Minch Life

Christmas Celeigh
2025-12-05 18:00 - 22:00 UTC | The Long Table, Brimscombe Mill, Stroud, GL5 2SA, United Kingdom
Dobunni Ceilidh Band perform traditional folk dancing music from around the British Isles and beyond, with a caller to provide simple instructions so everyone can take part.
There will be a mixture of circle dances, partner dances and set dances, all easily learnt so no prior experience is necessary! Come with a group of friends, a partner, or on your own and the caller will organise the groups and help you learn the steps. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended!
Timings:
6-8pm – Kitchen open – Bar ‘till late!
7.30-10pm – Live band and dancing!
Tickets online: https://thelongtablestroud.com/events

Stroud Farm Country Stores Festive Event
2025-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Stroud Farm Country Store, Cirencester Rd, Hyde, Minchinhampton, GL6 8PE, United Kingdom
See poster for details.

Stroud Businesswomen's Festive Lunch
2025-12-05 12:00 - 15:00 | The Ship Inn, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2QN, United Kingdom
Join us for our Festive Lunch (non members welcome). Book online!
Please go online and book your place now to join us for our festive get-together at The Ship Inn at Brimscombe renowned for its great atmosphere and delicious food. Celebrate the season with fellow members and friends in a relaxed, friendly setting. Everyone is welcome – even if it’s your first time joining us!
Register online by 24th November – confirm your place, pre-order your meal and pay online via the SBN website here.
Guests please register by using your email address and follow the online instructions. Please arrive at Noon on Friday 5th December, for lunch at 12.30pm. View the full MENU here.
Booking deadline midday 24th November 2025.
– Price -:2 Courses £29 / 3 Courses £35
– Including steak main (£4 supplement) : 2 Courses £33 / 3 Courses £39
Ticket prices include your meal. All drinks including coffees/teas must be paid for individually.
Please bring cash for a tip at your discretion.

Hampton Probus: Christmas Meeting
2025-12-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk

Locals’ night at the Crown - Christmas Special
2025-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | The Crown Inn, High Street Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
The first Wednesday evening of every month is locals night in the barn. The team at The Crown welcome locals to come down for a special set menu created by our talented head chef Luka.
2 courses for £30 and 3 courses for £35. Bookings are highly recommended as we expect this to be a popular night.

WI Meeting - Speaker Fiona Warren - “Lost the Plot”
2025-12-03 14:30 - 16:30 | Minchinhampton Scout Hut (Coronation Hut), 16 Dr Browns Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BT
Our monthly meetings provide an opportunity for women of all ages to meet together in a friendly, relaxed and warm atmosphere.

We spend a little time talking through local and national WI activities that are open to all members. This is followed by a talk given by a guest speaker on one of a wide range of engaging topics.

Refreshments and an opportunity to get to know each other and make new friends are key parts of every meeting.

You are welcome to attend some of our meetings as a visitor before joining.

For more information, contact Sandy (President) emery31@btinternet.com
Christina ( Secretary) gooch764@btinternet.com
Joy (Minch Life liason rep) joyburr005@gmail.com ‘

Light up a Life (Longfield Hospice event)
2025-12-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW
Join us for Light Up a Life, a beautiful and heartfelt celebration to remember and honour loved ones during the festive season.
Come together with the Longfield Community at Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, for an evening of reflection, carols and readings by candlelight. It’s a special opportunity to pause, share memories, and celebrate the lives of those who are no longer with us.
After the service, you’re invited to enjoy a mince pie and festive drink.
Everyone is warmly welcome to attend Light Up A Life, whether or not your loved one was cared for by Longfield.
If you can’t join us in person, you can still take part by leaving a virtual dedication page.
As this is always a popular event, we kindly ask you to register on our website so we can manage numbers safely. While the event is free to attend, donations to support Longfield’s Hospice at Home, Counselling, Bereavement Support and Wellbeing Services are greatly appreciated.
Light up a Life

Afternoon Fellowship Group
2025-12-02 14:30 - 16:00 | Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP

Pints and Perspectives
2025-12-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Join us for an evening of thoughtful discussion and friendly conversation.
This month’s theme:

Our group is open to everyone — welcoming all backgrounds and viewpoints.
We’re non-denominational, non-religious, and dedicated to open-minded dialogue. New members and curious minds are always welcome. Come along, enjoy a drink, and join the discussion!

Minchinhampton Gardening Club: Christmas Social
2025-12-01 18:30 - 22:00 | The Crown Inn, High Street Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Venue now confirmed – The Crown.
All welcome to attend.
For further information please contact: John Goodwin at
johngoodwin99@outlook.com

Switching on of the Christmas Lights
2025-11-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
Come and celebrate the start of the festive season – enjoy carols, a festive bar, and plenty of Christmas cheer.

The tree will be switched on at 5:00pm — don’t miss the moment!

Following the lighting, you’re warmly invited to the Advent Carol Service at Holy Trinity Church at 5:30pm.

We look forward to starting Advent together as a community.

CANCELLED: Minchinhampton Walking and Wildlife Group
2025-11-30 | Bell Lane Car Park, Minchinhampton, United Kingdom
We are an informal group of friends who enjoy walking, wildlife, good company and the occasional trip the pub. You are very welcome to join us – but entirely at your own risk!!
All walks use public footpaths which may be steep, rough and slippery. Prepare accordingly.
We generally walk on the last Sunday of each month, starting at 10.30 and finishing by lunchtime, unless otherwise specified in the programme.
If the weather is very poor, we will cancel by email by 9.00am on the morning the walk was planned.
Please contact karencolebourn@gmail.com to be added to the circulation list.

CANCELLED: Arkie's Quiz
2025-11-30 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Dates amended. Next one on 7th December!

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.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat -
2025-11-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
Precise times and prices unknown.

The Sanctuary Series : Marc Jobst X Edith Bowman
2025-11-29 18:00 - 22:00 | The Long Table, Brimscombe Mill, Stroud, GL5 2SA, United Kingdom
Saturday 29 November 2025
18:00 22:00

The Sanctuary Series brings together visionary thinkers, change makers, and creatives to spark dialogue and inspire action on themes of economic justice, sustainability, community, and the arts.
Director Marc Jobst (Netflix’s One Piece, The Witcher, Marvel’s The Punisher) joins broadcaster and film curator Edith Bowman, known for her Soundtracking podcast and championing of British film, for a conversation on the art of storytelling on screen. Together, they’ll explore what it takes to craft stories that move global audiences and why it starts with character.
Tickets online at: https://thelongtablestroud.com/events

Horsfall House Christmas Market
2025-11-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Horsfall House, Windmill Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9EY, United Kingdom

Meet your Parish Council - Cllr Nick Hurst
2025-11-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW
Minchinhampton Parish Council is holding the second of their Meet Your Parish Councillor sessions with Parish Cllr Nick Hurst.

These sessions are open to all, and are intended to be a casual and relaxed catch up with a different Councillor in a different location around the Parish every month as below:

Cllr Martin Quantock – The Crown Minchinhampton – Jan 2026
Cllr David Bolton – TBC – Feb 2026

Please do reach out if you have any suggestions for locations for 2026.

Wreath Making in the Burleigh Bothy
2025-11-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Burleigh Court Hotel, Burleigh Lane Stroud, GL5 2PF, United Kingdom
Step into the rustic charm of the Burleigh Bothy, where the glow of the log burner and the scent of eucalyptus and winter foliage set the scene for a creative afternoon.
Guided by our floral expert, you’ll craft and style your own wreath — from wild, natural greenery to festive, seasonal flourishes.
After the workshop, retreat indoors for a cosy Afternoon Tea with cakes, scones, savoury bites, tea, coffee, and a glass of bubbly.
Burleigh Court Cotswolds

£79 per person | Includes all materials & Afternoon Tea

Christmas Craft Fayre at Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton
2025-11-29 10:00 - 15:30 | Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW
Get into the festive spirit at the Christmas Craft Fayre! Join us for a delightful day of browsing unique, handmade gifts, decorations and treats crafted by talented local artisans. Refreshments available.

Community breakfast at the Crown
2025-11-29 09:00 - 11:00 | The Crown Inn, High Street Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Join us for our first ever community breakfast!
Kickstart your day with our delicious full English or vegetarian breakfast, served with a tea or coffee for just £17.50 per person. Bookings only, starts at 9am for food to be served at around 9.30am.
Don’t miss this great community opportunity to join friends and family for the most important meal of the day.

Keith's Karaoke at the Club
2025-11-28 19:30 - 22:30 | Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Karaoke chaos with your host Keith Allen. Come early to grab your seat.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
2025-11-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom

Box Bar
2025-11-28 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.

Midnight Pizza at Henry's
2025-11-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Henry’s, 3 Market Square Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom
Bookings can be made by contacting Jake at

Mail – hello@midnightpizza.co.uk
Phone – 07800 742798
Website – www.midnightpizza.co.uk

Takeaways are still very welcome, orders and collections to be done at Henry’s.

Green Friday at Brimscombe Mill
2025-11-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Brimscombe Mill, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2QN, United Kingdom
Our Christmas sale this year falls on Black Friday, but we prefer to celebrate Green Friday, an eco-friendly alternative to the traditional shopping frenzy. The aim of Green Friday is to encourage more sustainable, ethical and environmentally conscious choices. And what better way to do that than by giving some fantastic Christmas decorations a second chance?

We hope you’ll join us this Friday for our annual Christmas decoration sale

Free Digital Support: Personalised 1-2-1 Appointments with Digi-champion
2025-11-28 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.

Amberley Inn Quiz Night
2025-11-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Amberley Inn, Culver Hill, Amberley, GL5 5AF, United Kingdom
Amberley Inn Quiz Night is back by popular demand! (Not on 25th December for obvious reasons )
Please drop in to book your table

Crown Quiz
2025-11-27 19:30 - 23:00 | The Crown Inn, High Street Minchinhampton, GL6 9BN, United Kingdom
Test out your general knowledge with a pint and some proper pub grub. Round up your team and join us for a fun evening. Why not make an evening of it and have food with us before the start of the quiz? The quiz is £2 per person (cash only) to join and there is a £50 bar tab to grab for the winning team (6 max per team). 8pm start. All entry money for quiz will be donated to Minchinhampton Youth Club.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat - Minch Players production
2025-11-27 19:30 - 22:00 | Minchinhampton Market House, Market Square, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BW, United Kingdom

Minchinhampton Probus -“The development of the main battle tank from WW1 up to the 2nd Iraq war” - John Clark
2025-11-27 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
