Please click on each day to see what's happening on that day. Although these events are weekly for most of the year, there may be occasions where this is not possible (e.g. school holidays, COVID restrictions, illness etc). Please contact the organisers for more information. If you'd like to add or amend an event, please email Info@MinchLife.com
3.30 – 4.30pm Amberley Mobile Service Post Office on road by Black Horse Public House
4.00 – 4.30pm / 4.30 – 5.00pm La Jolie Ronde French Classes for Primary children Minchinhampton Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road 07967 712350 JulietteCarpenter@googlemail.com
Members of the public wishing to join the meeting should email the deputy clerk to confirm details. Email: deputyclerk@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
Are you interested in your 6 or 7 year old starting Flexi-Hub this September 2023? Enrolment is now open and we are very pleased to be offering another taster session this term. Children will be welcomed into our current youngest group and join us for a craft activity followed by games outside. To find out… Read More »Flexi Hub – Taster Session for 6 & 7 year olds
Coach leaving Market Square at 9.30am arriving Spetchley Park 11-00am Garden Tour 12-00am -1-30pm Coach leaving Spetchley at 4-00pm arriving Market Square 5-30 pm. Cost £27-00 to include coach and garden tour. To book and make payment contact John Fivash 07986 242988. Cheques preferred made payable to Minchinhampton Gardening Club. A garden of contrasts, where… Read More »Minchinhampton Gardening Club visit to Spetchley Park, Worcestershire
Understanding iCloud Have you ever wondered if you have enough (or perhaps too much) iCloud storage for your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Or even what, exactly, iCloud is all about? Come to a free 1-hour class (with Q&A afterwards) offered by Hugo Heriz-Smith at the Minchinhampton Market House at 2 p.m. on the 28th of… Read More »iCloud Class at the Market House with Hugo Heriz-Smith
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION MINCHINHAMPTON COUNTY SUPPORTED BRANCH Guest Speaker: Bill King “The Magic and the Mystery of Glenn Miller” There will be a Raffle – Proceeds to Poppy Appeal You do not need to have served in the armed forces to attend meetings or to become a member of your local Royal British Legion… Read More »CANCELLED: The Royal British Legion: “The Magic and the Mystery of Glenn Miller”
David Fisk, director at Leaf and Ground, will give insight into the set up of the business, recruitment, about systems technology within the business and how other organisations and business partnerships support Leaf and Ground. He will also tell us about their choice of suppliers, their engagement with the local community of artisans and makers and… Read More »Stroud Businesswomen’s Network Meeting: Speaker David Fisk
You won’t want to miss this unique dining experience led by Head Chef, Shaun Jones and featuring a sensational 7-course tasting menu served in our atmospheric private restaurant extension. Bond with other fellow food enthusiasts around one big table as you feast on dishes made from the finest locally sourced ingredients. The menu will be… Read More »The Burleigh Supper Club
Come along to a spring foraging experience and discover the wonderful world of wild food. Our forager Rob will help you learn how to safely identify edible species and come away with lots of ideas for turning your foraged bounty into scrumptious meals. With over 20 years’ foraging experience under his belt, our forager Rob has a wealth… Read More »Wild Food Foraging Experience
Following the success of the previous coffee mornings it has been decided to organise this on a monthly basis. All are welcome. If you require a lift please call 01453 889004
See Poster for details. Rosie’s String Quartet will also be performing for us in Woodside’s garden. A lovely mixture of classical & folk music to serenade you as you walk around the gardens.
Welcomes all, but especially people who are living with memory problems. We share poems and reminiscences. Usually held on the first Monday of each month For more information please phone Jo Smith 01453 834714
The Minchinhampton Women’s Institute meeting in July takes place on Wednesday July 5th, at 2.30pm, in the Coronation Scout Hut on Dr. Brown’s Road. ‘Bergen to the Lofoten Islands’ is the speaker’s topic. New members and guests always welcomed. For more details, call the Secretary on 884606.
Welcome to the hottest circus this year, Tequila Circus! Direct from Mexico with their zingy show, come and experience the magic of Mexico in a circus tent. Tequila Circus is very excited to be visiting Minchinhampton RFC this year with performances running from Wednesday 12th July to the 16th of July at Hollybush, Crackstone, Hampton… Read More »Tequila Circus at the Rugby Club
Cygnet are a acoustic duo playing songs from artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Emeli Sande, John Legend, George Ezra, Tracey Chapman, Sia, Chris Isaak, Neil Young and many many more.
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 draft… Read More »Box Bar
Massive garden party with a hog roast, music, fun, cocktails, beer, Prosecco and a Bouncy Castle. Live music by the guitar player and singer, Tom Hall from 1.30 - 4.30 pm and live dj till 9pm with hits from the 80s and 90s. Food served from 1.30 pm till 6pm. Booking 01453 884643.
The summer concert will include ‘Mass in Blue’ by Will Todd. Mass in Blue is a dynamic, uplifting, and highly popular jazz setting of the Latin mass featuring driving grooves and blues harmonies. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start and a selection of wines and refreshments will be available. Tickets £15 (under 16s… Read More »Thames Head Singers Concert – Mass in Blue by Will Todd
Did you know that there are more than 2,500 recorded species of moth in the British Isles? Join Stroud Valleys Project and moth enthusiast Graeme Davis to take a look at some of these colourful critters. This event is in collaboration with the National Trust, and is part of Stroud Valley Projects' Landscapes of the… Read More »Marvellous Moths of Minchinhampton
Swift Walk around Minchinhampton Sunday, 9 July 2023 20:00 - 22:00 Swifts make a remarkable 5000km journey every year to the UK's shores from central Africa to breed, and every day each pair will gather up to 20,000 insects to feed their chicks! Stroud Swift Group They live their lives almost exclusively on the wing… Read More »Swift walk around Minchinhampton
Members of the public wishing to join the meeting should email the deputy clerk to confirm details. Email: deputyclerk@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
Minchinhampton Probus meets in the Porch Room of Minch Church on every second and fourth Thursday in the month with coffee from 10 am. The meeting itself starts at 10.30 am. New members and guests welcome. tony.e.simmonds@gmail.com
Due to bad weather we have had to postpone this event.... new date 29th September To reserve your team and/or sponsor a hole contact: Adrian Hutchinson on 07770 467561 or email hutchajx@gmail.com See Poster for details of registration. £90.00 per person
DUE TO RAIN NO LONGER in the garden of Little Acre, The Park. NOW IN HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, MINCHINHAMPTON. Bring your own picnic. Choral and classical music in aid of Holy Trinity. Tickets £5 from the Market StoresOffice admin@minchchurch.org.uk
FIVE CORONATIONS. Music from the reigns of two Elizabeths and three Charleses performed by The Cappella Singers with an ensemble of period and modern instruments conducted by Philip Colls. Organist: Warwick Cole. Tickets £22.00 in advance or £25.00 on the door. More details at www.cappellasingers.co.uk
Michael James Wheeler is a singer-songwriter originally hailing from Vermont. With stints in Montreal, New Zealand, Augusta, GA, Key West, Colorado, Wisconsin, and Kentucky– where he was called “hands down, one of the finest WKY singer-songwriters going at the moment” (News4U, 2017)– Wheeler now calls Nashville home. In recent years, Mike has performed at Folk… Read More »CANCELLED: Michael James Wheeler from Nashville USA
Pack yourself a picnic free of single-use plastic and Join us at Jacob's Knoll (co-ordinates 51.715317, -2.201465 ) for fun, games, and jolliness from 12:30 onwards. For those of you who'd like a walk, we'll be meeting at 12 noon to walk from 4 locations across Minch Parish: the Park just outside Holy Trinity Minchinhampton,… Read More »Minch CAN Plastic Free Picnic
Sue Parker has offered to repeat the Swift walk organised for 9th July for those who cannot make the first walk. Meet at the Crown at 8pm. If folk are up for it, once we have seen the swifts, there will be the opportunity to go to Rodborough Common to see the Glow worms. We… Read More »A second Swift walk for the Walking & Wildlife group
This is Nicola’s second visit to the Gardening Club, she is a very knowledgable all round Gardener, an enthusiastic and humorous speaker who gardens with nature and the environment in mind. Also very happy to answer any of your gardening related questions. Venue the Minchinhampton Academy School Hall, doors open at 7.15pm talk commences 7-30… Read More »Minch Gardening Club – Talk by Nicola Hope “Tales from the Potting Shed”
Table 14 at The Crown. This month’s book: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. No ‘show and tell’ but a book exchange ready for holiday reading. 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. Contact: Rachel Montgomery at rachel@monty.one … Read More »Minch Book Club
Tyntesfield – around an hour’s drive away – is a tonic: such an interesting house and pretty unusual, as far as National Trust properties go, in terms of age. The Gibbs family, who built their fortune on the trade of guano (a fertiliser from bird droppings, if you must know) bought the estate in 1843… Read More »Coach Trip to Tyntesfield NT park and gardens – NB change of date
A relaxing informal book chat over tea and coffee. We normally have a subject or type of book that we discuss and the subject for the July meeting is "Classics". This can be interpreted however you want!
Melissa will be covering all the different types of solar PV available for residential and commercial projects and how the technology is evolving. She has worked in the Renewable Energy sector since 2018 and founded a manufacturing company, Bee Solar Technology Limited, in 2022 to make the award winning Finnish designed, ground mounted dual axis… Read More »Stroud Businesswomen’s Network Meeting with speaker Melissa Briggs of Bee Solar Technology Ltd
Join our summer edition for wine buffs & food lovers here at Burleigh Court. We'll be looking to showcase well-crafted artisan wines from boutique vineyards - and marry those with a delectable dining experience. Stroud Wine Company will be taking us through the repertoire on the night. We'll be pairing five fabulous summer-inspired wines with seasonal… Read More »A Summer Night for Wine Buffs & Food Lovers
Join us for a morning of exploration and discovery as we venture out to forage for wild ingredients with our experienced Cotswold forager. Learn about the various wild mushrooms, berries, fragrant herbs and edible flowers that grow right on our doorstep and how to incorporate them into your cooking. After a morning of foraging, we'll… Read More »Foraging experience followed by wild-food inspired lunch
Lunch served at 12.30 pm. All are welcome to a two course hot lunch with coffee or tea and all donations will support a new project working with the Bishop of Masasi. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church to help with planning, and if you have particular dietary needs. For… Read More »Friday Lunch
Free event. Suitable for children 3 years + All children to be accompanied by an adult. (Children participating in The Library Challenge will obtain a stamp and sticker for coming along).
Bottle draw and quiz in aid of the charity Crisis (helping the homeless) at the Cotswold Club,Minchinhampton.The quiz is being run by Brian Powell and will consist of at least 3 rounds before the draw at 10pm. The quiz is free to enter but perhaps you can purchase draw tickets. There will be a prize… Read More »Charity Bottle Draw & Quiz
Experience Shakespeare as it was intended - informal, raucous and in a spacious garden with a drink in hand. Whether this will be your first, or thirty-first night of Shakespeare, you will not be disappointed. Open Bar are back with The Twelfth Night, a play brimming with comedy, romance and adventure! Four actors will play… Read More »Twelfth Night at the Bear
We're super-excited to have the fabulous Honeymoon Swing band playing lazy lunchtime jazz on our rear patio. Join us for lunch and even a spot of dancing! Book your table here: https://burleighcourtcotswolds.co.uk/online-restaurant-booking/
Minchinhampton Probus meets in the Porch Room of Minch Church on every second and fourth Thursday in the month with coffee from 10 am. The meeting itself starts at 10.30 am. New members and guests welcome. tony.e.simmonds@gmail.com
Led by Head Chef, Shaun Jones, this serious foodie experience offers a delectable 7-course tasting menu served in our atmospheric private restaurant extension. Bond with other like-minded food lovers around one big table as you feast on dishes made from the finest locally sourced ingredients. The menu will be a tastebuds-tingling surprise and not revealed… Read More »Burleigh Supper Club
Come along for our monthly quiz, held on the last Thursday of each month. Only £1 per person entry Book a table now to avoid disappointment email crownminchinhampton@youngs.co.uk or phone 01453 608010
Listen to the best of the world's genuine blues and rock music provided by Rich Dickinson's Driving Force @6.30pm! (Gary Moore, Hendrix and other classic pieces) Enjoy the garden as long as it's SUMMER!! Booking: http://booking.favouritetable.com/?SiteCode=1740 Phone: 01453 884643 More info: https://theraggedcot-minchinhampton.com/whats-on/
Led by Sarah. Meet at the Reservoir car park - Minch side. 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… Read More »Minchinhampton Walking and Wildlife Group – Swells Hill and Butterflies
Members of the public wishing to join the meeting should email the deputy clerk to confirm details. Email: deputyclerk@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
Come along & join in the fun @ Minchinhampton Community Library Suitable for children aged 3+. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free-of-charge. (Children participating in The Library Challenge will obtain a stamp and sticker for coming along).
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 draft… Read More »Box Bar
Following the success of the previous coffee mornings it has been decided to organise this on a monthly basis. All are welcome. If you require a lift please call 01453 889004
Minchinhampton Common has been communally farmed for almost a thousand years, and the commoners (and their cattle) play a vital part in helping to maintain the health of the grassland habitat for people and other species to enjoy. Join Stroud Valleys Project and Hayward Mark Dawkins for a fascinating insight into this ancient, yet very… Read More »Cattle and the Commons
This year’s event will be jam-packed with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy with a variety of craft stalls including a raffle, tombola, games, food stalls, a tearoom, musical entertainment, and much more. All activities will be taking place outside on the beautiful hospice grounds, so do join us for a joyous day… Read More »CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST: Longfield Summer Fete