Minch Life

Community Choir Carols at the Crown
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Crown Inn, High Street Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom

Minchinhampton Youth Club Parties
2025-12-17 16:00 - 20:00 | The Hub, Minchinhampton Community Hub, Tobacconist Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9JJ, United Kingdom
See poster for details/times.

Social Book Club
2025-12-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom
A relaxing informal book chat over tea and coffee. We normally have a subject or type of book that we discuss. This month’s topic will be “Short Stories” Our group meets on the 3rd Wednesday each month at 10:30. All welcome to come along.

Minch Book Club
2025-12-16 19:30 - 21:30 | The Crown Inn, High Street Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
We usually meet on the third Tuesday of the month to chat, drink and talk about the book that has or hasn’t been read.

There is always a ‘bring a book’ theme for each evening so you will always be able to participate and who knows you may feel inspired to read the book that is being discussed. We will also discuss the book of the month:

The Book of Beginnings by Sally Page.

Contact: Rachel Montgomery at rachel@monty.one or 07715 303707.

Cotteswold Naturalists Field Club: Christmas Entertainment: Utrillo Jazz Duo
2025-12-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Box Village Hall, Box, Stroud, GL6 9HE, United Kingdom
Led by pianist Francis Sanville with Peter Martin on double bass, Utrillo will perform and talk about tunes inspired by jazz greats. The performance will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
Our gatherings are free to Members but open to the public (£5 at the door). No need to book.

Santa coming to Minchkins - Christmas Party
2025-12-16 09:00 - 10:45 | The Hub, Minchinhampton Community Hub, Tobacconist Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9JJ, United Kingdom
Please sign up. Contact Lizzie Brucekins on Facebook.

Minchinhampton Parish Council Finance Committee
2025-12-15 19:00 - 21:30 | The Trap House, West End, Minchinhampton, GL6 9JA, United Kingdom
Members of the public wishing to join the meeting should email the clerk to confirm details. Email: clerk@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk The agenda can be found on the Parish Council website before the meeting: https://www.minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk/council-meetings.html

Arkie's Music Quiz
2025-12-14 19:45 - 22:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Test your music knowledge with Brian, your favourite quizmaster.
Teams of 4, £1.00 per head.

Christmas Movie Matinee: "It's a Wonderful Life"
2025-12-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
Doors Open 3.00pm
There is a slight change to the Movie Night format for Christmas. There will be a Matinée showing of the classic 1940s Frank Capra film ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ This is the heartwarming story of George Bailey, played by James Stewart, a small town businessman, who finds himself in serious trouble at Christmastime. The story is a very loose adaptation of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol.’
Although not being particularly well received on first release in 1946, it has since been recognised as a classic masterpiece and one of the ‘Greatest Movies of All Time.’ Originally shot in black and white, there is now a ‘colourised’ version available, but we felt that the original b/w version retains the classic atmosphere of the film.
FREE GLASS OF MULLED WINE (OR CUP OF TEA) AND MINCE PIE (WITH COMPLIMENTS OF CORALIE & LIZ)
TICKETS FROM THE MARKET STORES £7 – CASH ONLY PLEASE
Season’s greetings to all our patrons from the Movie Night Team

Roving Nativity with Minchinhampton Baptist Church.
2025-12-14
Join us in an open air journey around Minchinhampton as we experience the story of Jesus’ birth in a new interesting way.

4.30pm. 6pm and 7.30 pm.

Christmas Disco at the Market House
2025-12-13 19:30 - 23:00 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
Tickets £10 online at https://minchinhamptonmarkethouse.co.uk/christmas-disco/

or cash at The Market Stores

Prize Bingo at the Club
2025-12-13 19:15 - 22:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Book Sales 7:15pm, Eyes Down 7:30pm Members and Guests are welcome (Guests must be signed in)

2025-12-13 18:00 - 22:00 | The Long Table, Brimscombe Mill, Stroud, GL5 2SA, United Kingdom
We warmly invite you to the table for an evening of delicious food and incredible live music! Tuck in to a special feasting menu full of mouthwatering seasonal flavours accompanied by a lively jazz trio.
Longtime friends of The Long Table, Just The Two Of Us return with their signature funky jazz, R&B and blues. Saxophonist Joe Carey is a clutch player, a veteran of large stages and small, who always brings a new twist to an old tune. Guitarist Ben Rosow is an American expat with Jazz/Blues/New Orleans funk/Big Band and L.A. Country credentials.
It’s going to be a magical night and we can’t wait for you to join us!
Bookings: https://thelongtablestroud.com/events

Stuart Singers Concert at Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton
2025-12-13 16:00 - 18:45, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:45 | Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW
Christmas doesn’t begin until our concert is on your calendar! Whether you’re continuing a cherished tradition or discovering something new, the Stuart Singers Christmas concerts promise a fun, festive time.
This year we are singing ‘Songs from around the World’ covering a wide repertoire from Ukraine to Australia.
Choose from Friday at 7.30pm with wine, or Saturday at 4.00pm with cake! There is a large Christmas draw on both occasions.
Concerts supporting local charities ‘The Door’ and Stroud hospital’s ‘League of Friends’ (FOSS).
Tickets £12.50 are available from the Market Stores, Minchinhampton or online at www.stuartsingers.com.

Pamper and Scamper Christmas party
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Minchinhampton Common, United Kingdom
Meeting on Minchinhampton Common at 11am for a walk across the commons, followed by a delicious buffet lunch at the Crown. There will be a dog quiz and Secret Santa! Tickets are £15 per person and please bring a wrapped Secret Santa gift for another dog at the party. Message Jess on What’s App if you would like a ticket 07908 096635.

Box Bar
2025-12-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Box Village Hall, Box, Stroud, GL6 9HE, United Kingdom
Box Bar continues to lubricate the village on the first and third Friday of every month. It is well supported and has become a very enjoyable social hub for the village.
It serves wine, prosecco, gin and tonic, organic cider, organic lager and beers from Stroud brewery, plus a selection of soft drinks. The draught organic pale ale on sale is now gluten free.
The bar has a card reader, so you don’t need to bring cash. The profits from the bar help to fund the Village Hall.

Christmas Painting Session
2025-12-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Paint a Christmas Highland Cow!
£16.50 per person. All materials supplied.
Limited spaces so book early

Sanctum | CURTAIN TWITCHER + GRANDAD + Iridal at the Long Table
2025-12-12 18:00 - 22:30 | The Long Table, Brimscombe Mill, Stroud, GL5 2SA, United Kingdom
Join us for a night of sonic explorations.
Sheffield based female electronic duo Sophie Stone and Grace Griffin generate corrupted downtempo post Balearic chug pulses and wobbles, throbs and twitches- full of fat noises and bolshy Moogery. It’s human and appealingly analogue. More Delia Derbyshire’s Radiophonic Workshop than DAF, More Tangerine Dream than Depeche Mode. Not your average bloketronica.
Bookings: https://thelongtablestroud.com/events

Free Digital Support: Personalised 1-2-1 Appointments with Digi-champion
2025-12-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom
Call in the library, or telephone 01453 885497 during library opening hours, to book an appointment.

Minchinhampton Probus “Solomon’s Might” - Speaker Paul Barnett
2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP
Minchinhampton Probus meets fortnightly on the second and fourth Thursday in the Porch Room, Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton. Starts at 10am – with coffee and a catch up with other members. The meeting comprises a brief business meeting for about 15 minutes then usually a guest speaker. Meeting finishes at noon.
We are a very friendly bunch of men from all sorts of backgrounds. The only qualification to join that that you are retired. The subject of each meeting is as varied as we are!
We regularly have visits to local industry and other social gatherings.
Potential new members are very welcome to attend. It would be helpful to know if you are coming! No jacket required.
President – John Flynn. Speaker Secretary Steve Hoskin and Secretary John Collinson.
If interested, please contact Steve Hoskin 07511 324088

RESCHEDULED (for members only) Amberley Gardening Club: Christmas Social
2025-12-11 | Amberley Parish Rooms, Amberley, GL5 5JG, United Kingdom
For further details about joining Amberley Gardening Club please contact Christopher Bailey at christo.p.bailey@outlook.com

Just Sing! (last session before February)
2025-12-10 14:30 - 16:00
“Just Sing” will be having a Christmas break, with the last session being today – resuming on Wednesday, 11th February.

A coach trip to Wells City, Bishop’s Palace and market with Ian and Katie Jarvis
2025-12-10 09:00 - 17:00
Coach £25
We toyed with various ideas for our Christmas trip — but we love the city of Wells, with its Bishop’s Palace, individual shops, and bustling town-centre market. There’s no specific Christmas market, but the market stalls do tend to be seasonal; it’s a lovely spot.
It’s England’s smallest city, nestling in front of the rolling Mendips; home to one of the finest collections of medieval buildings you’ll find this side of the Channel. Of course, there’s Wells Cathedral, right in the heart of the city. It’s the earliest English cathedral to be built in the Gothic style (1175-1490), and attracts visitors from all over the world. Amongst its unique features are
the beautiful ‘scissor arches’ supporting the central tower; and the Wells clock, probably the second oldest clock mechanism in Great Britain. The cathedral also houses a magnificent collection of stained glass. Round the corner is Vicars’ Close, the only complete medieval street left in England.
Don’t miss out on the Bishop’s Palace. You can pop into the café, browse the shop (and even use the loos) for free; but, if you buy a ticket (£14, including donation — do book online), you’ll get access to the medieval palace itself, the undercroft, the ruined Great Hall, 14 acres of lovely gardens, and the Bishop’s Chancel. Included is a daily guided tour (bishopspalace.org.uk).
Wells High Street is a wonderful place for unusual, independent shops (and cafes!). But don’t just look in the windows; notice the narrow streets, the mix of building styles from over the ages, and the water channels that run down either side. The latter derive from a gift of water, given to the town by Bishop Beckyngton in 1451.
0900h Begin pickups
11.00h Wells
15.30h Leave for home

Messy Church Christingle
2025-12-09 15:15 - 16:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW

Scrabble Group
2025-12-09 10:15 - 12:15 | Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP, United Kingdom
Newcomers welcome. For everyone who enjoys a good board game.

Minchinhampton Parish Council Planning Committee
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Minchinhampton Baptist Church (MBC) Office Room, Tetbury Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9JH, United Kingdom
We have been made aware of a proposed new housing development on Cirencester Road by Cotswold Homes. To provide residents with the opportunity to learn more, we have invited Cotswold Homes to present their proposal at this Planning Committee meeting.

The presentation will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session, during which members of the public are welcome to speak.

Please note that the location of the meeting has now been confirmed as being in the Parish Rooms of Minchinhampton Baptist Church in Tetbury Street. To help us ensure there is enough space for everyone comfortably, please let our Assistant Clerk know if you plan to attend:

Email: assistantclerk@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Phone: 01453 731186

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Poetry and Words
2025-12-08 12:30 - 14:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
We meet on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Cotswold Club from 12.30 – 2.00pm. Bring along your favourite poem, maybe something you have written yourself, bring a couple of books to swap, or just come along for a chat. All welcome.

Poems in the Porch Room
2025-12-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW
Welcomes all, but especially people who are living with memory problems. We share poems and reminiscences. Now held on the second Monday of each month For more information please phone Jo Smith 01453 834714

Arkie's Quiz
2025-12-07 19:45 - 22:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and friendly competition at Arkie’s quiz nights!
Join us for challenging questions, fantastic prizes, and a lively atmosphere you won’t want to miss. Gather your friends, form a team, and put your knowledge to the test! Mark your calendars and make it a night to remember!
£4.00 per team of four.
