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
8.00am – 7.00pm Minchinhampton Fitness Hub Trainer–led gym sessions Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk Gym website
9.00am – 3.00pm Amberley Playgroup Cathy Brown 01453 872571
9.15am Dru Yoga West End 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@aol.com
10.00 – 12.00noon Community Coffee Morning Cotswold Club, High Street 01453 882315
11.00am Dru Yoga West End 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@aol.com
1.30 – 2.30pm Plus Pilates Minchinhampton Scout Hut Michelle@PlusPilates.net
2.00 – 4.30pm Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
2.30pm Dru Yoga West End 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@aol.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 Joie Ronde French Classes for Primary children Minchinhampton Scout Hut 07967 712350 JulietteCarpenter@googlemail.com
5.30pm Rainbows Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton Debbie Litchfield 07776 237459
6.00 – 7.00pm Dazzle Ladies Dance & Stretch The Market House, Minchinhampton 01453 886444 Sarah@DazzleWorkshops.co.uk
6.30 for 6.45pm Duplicate Bridge (members only) Cotswold Club, High Street Sec@RodboroughBridgeClub.co.uk
7.00 – 8.00pm Adult Ballet Classes (term time) Minchinhampton Scout Hut 07818 293999 JenniferPasDeChat@msn.com
7.30 – 8.45pm Dazzle Ladies Dance & Stretch The Market House, Minchinhampton 01453 886444 Sarah@DazzleWorkshops.co.uk
7.30 – 9.00pm Community Choir In winter: Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton (in summer: Market House Undercroft) Choir@MinchLife.com
7.30 – 9.00pm Amberley Community Choir Amberley Parish Rooms AmberleyCC@gmail.com
8.15 – 9.45am Salt Bakehouse White Van Box Village Hall Car Park 01453 840218 Info@SaltBakehouse.co.uk
9.00 – 10.45am Minchkins (pre-school crafts & activities) Minchinhampton Community Hub, Tobacconist Road (term time only) LizzyBrucekins@gmail.com
9.00am – 10.45am Yoga with Emily (11 Jan – 15 Feb) Minchinhampton Scout Hut 07792 747383 EmilyHewitt1315@gmail.com
9.30am Dru Yoga West End 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@aol.com
9.45 – 11.45am Amberley Toddlers Group Andrea Glover 01453 872571
10.00 – 12.00noon Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
11.00 – 12.00am EXTEND Exercise (over 60's/limited mobility) Tobacconist Road 01453 886953 ClaireBader@hotmail.co.uk
11.00 – 12.00noon Pete The Fish (fresh fish for sale) Box Village Hall Car Park 07810 326809 PeteBeldam@live.co.uk (not bank holiday weeks)
12.00 – 1.00pm Essence of Yoga Box Village Hall Emma Taylor 07375 119937
2.00 – 4.30pm Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
4.00pm Men's Dru Yoga West End 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@aol.com
5.30 – 6.30pm Amberley Beaver Scouts Sara@AmberleyScouts.org.uk
6.30 – 7.30pm Slimming World Minchinhampton School Ruth 07565 470358
6.45 – 7.45pm Absolute Beginner Modern Line Dancing Minchinhampton School Lynne.e.Williams@icloud.com
7.00pm Dru Yoga West End 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@aol.com
7.30 – 8.15pm Boxercise Minchinhampton Fitness Hub, Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk Gym website
7.30 – 9.00pm Kishori yoga Amberley Hall Elles Theulen 07815 552952 KishoriYoga@gmail.com
7.30 – 9.00pm Minchinhampton Youth Club (Yrs 9+) Tobacconist Road MYC@MinchChurch.org.uk
8.00am – 7.00pm Minchinhampton Fitness Hub Trainer–led gym sessions Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk Gym website
8:30 – 12:00noon Minchinhampton Market The Market House French@BroadlandsMinch.co.uk
9.00am – 3.00pm Amberley Playgroup Cathy Brown 01453 872571
9.00 – 9.55am Zumba Minchinhampton Scout Hut 07799 620117 BeFit@live.co.uk
9.15 – 10.15am Mat Work Pilates Box Village Hall Suitable for all levels 07732 697991 Elizabeth@PilatesInStroud.com
9.30am Dru Yoga Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@aol.com
10.00 – 10.55am HIIT Minchinhampton Scout Hut 07799 620117 BeFit@live.co.uk
10.00am – 12.00noon Tai Chi Cotswold Club, High Street Tel. Clare 07786 003993
11.00am Joe's Tai Chi Box Village Hall 07960 753782 Joe@Passion4Laughter.com
11.00 – 11.55am Pilates Fit Minchinhampton Scout Hut 07799 620117 BeFit@live.co.uk
12.00noon Armchair Yoga Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@aol.com
2.00 – 3.30pm Weekly Walking Group Starting at The Crown, High Street 01453 832542
2.00 – 3.00pm Fine Fish Company, (fresh fish for sale), outside Amberley Inn 01453 834040 / 07774 339609
3.30 – 4.15pm BOING kid's play and games Minchinhampton Fitness Hub, Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk Gym website
5.15 – 5.45pm Young Adults Basketball Pick-up Minchinhampton Fitness Hub, Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk
6.00 – 6.30pm Beginners Running Club Minchinhampton Fitness Hub, Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk
6.00 – 7.30pm Amberley Brownies Parish Rooms, Amberley 01453 452316 JHopkins63@sky.com
6.45 – 7.45pm Line Dancing Beginners Minchinhampton School 07740 933430 Lynne.e.Williams@icloud.com
6.45 – 7.45pm Fundamental Mat Work Pilates Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton 07732 697991 Elizabeth@PilatesInStroud.com
7.00 – 8.30pm Younger Minchinhampton Youth Club (Yrs 6-9) Tobacconist Road MYC@MinchChurch.org.uk
7.30 – 9.00pm Amberley Guides 01453 886750 NickyYoung@sky.com
7.45 – 8.45pm Line Dancing Advanced Minchinhampton School 07740 933430 Lynne.e.Williams@icloud.com
8.00 – 9.00pm Mat Work Pilates Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton 07732 697991 Elizabeth@PilatesInStroud.com
8.00pm Live Music Session The Crown, High Street
9.00am – 3.00pm Amberley Playgroup Cathy Brown 01453 872571
9.00 – 9.55am Functional Fitness Minchinhampton Scout Hut 07799 620117 BeFit@live.co.uk
9.15 – 10.15am Pilates Littleworth Hall, Amberley 07986 0036027 www.Pulse4Life.co.uk
9.30 – 10.30am Mat Work Pilates Box Village Hall 07732 697991 Elizabeth@PilatesInStroud.com
9.30 – 10.45am Pete the Fish (fresh fish for sale) Market Square 07810 326809 PeteBeldam@live.co.uk (not bank holiday weeks)
10.00 – 10.55am Ballet Barre/Pilates Minchinhampton Scout Hut 07799 620117 BeFit@live.co.uk
10.00 – 12.00noon Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
1.45 – 2.45pm EXTEND Exercise (over 60's/limited mobility) Minchinhampton Scout Hut 01453 886953 ClaireBader@hotmail.co.uk
1.45 – 4.15pm Box Art Group Box Village Hall 07456 560472 BoxArtGroupuk@gmail.com
1.45 for 2.00pm start Duplicate Bridge Minchinhampton New Golf Club JimEdwards811@gmail.com
2.00 – 4.30pm Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
6.00 – 6.40pm Yoga (beginners) Minchinhampton Fitness Hub, Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk Gym website
6.15 – 7.45pm Amberley Cub Scouts SEJenkins@btinternet.com
6.30 – 8pm Minchinhampton Rangers Littleworth Hall, Amberley (every other Thursday) Nicola Young 07931 607051 NickyYoung@sky.com
6.45 – 7.25pm Yoga (intermediate) Minchinhampton Fitness Hub, Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk
7.30 – 8.15pm Boxercise Minchinhampton Fitness Hub, Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk
7.30 – 9.00pm Bellringing Practice Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton 01453 884203 AKAyling@hotmail.com
7.30 – 10.45pm Minchinhampton Folk Club Cotswold Club, High Street Chris@ChrisNewton.co.uk
8.00 – 9.00pm Box Swimming Club Beaudesert Park School Andrew Pettit 834766 BoxSwim@Box-Village.com
7.00am Easy Tai Chi for Busy People Market House 07960 753782 Joe@Passion4Laughter.com
8.00am – 6.00pm Minchinhampton Fitness Hub Trainer–led gym sessions Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk Gym website
9.00am – 12.00noon Horsfall House Charity Shop Cotswold Club, High Street
9.00am – 12.15pm Amberley Playgroup Cathy Brown 01453 872571
9.45am – 10.45am French Conversation drop-in sessions The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common Annabelle Thompson 07811 464559
10.00am Easy Tai Chi for Busy People Market House 07960 753782 Joe@Passion4Laughter.com
10.00am – 12.00noon Longfield Wellbeing Drop-in Sessions Longfield Community Hospice 01453 886868
10.00am – 12.00noon Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
10.00am – 12.00noon Box Friday Morning Coffee Box Village Hall
1.30 – 2.30pm Plus Pilates Minchinhampton Scout Hut Michelle@PlusPilates.net
2.00 – 4.30pm Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
5.00 – 6.30pm Children's Church Choir & Fun Club Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton 01453 882289 Rector@MinchChurch.org.uk
7.00 – 9.00pm Amberley Scouts Andy@ExplorerScouts.co.uk
9.30 – 10.30am Boot Camp Minchinhampton Common near Primary School 07799 620117 BeFit@live.co.uk
10.00 – 12.00noon Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
Various Church Services in Minchinhampton, Box, Brimscombe and Amberley. Check websites for details:
www.MinchChurch.org.uk (Holy Trinity Minchinhampton and St Barnabas, Box)
www.MinchBC.org.uk (Minchinhampton Baptist Church)
www.BrimscombeChurch.org.uk (Holy Trinity Brimscombe)
www.AmberleyChurch.org.uk (Anglican/Methodist LEP)
1.00 – 2.30pm Girls Rugby Minchinhampton Rugby Club, GL6 9BA Thomas.Nurse@yahoo.co.uk
8.00 – 10.30pm Arkwright's 3 Round Quiz Cotswold Club, High Street
This calendar is for events that are unique or happen less than once a week.
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
A new group meeting fortnightly at the library. Email Secretary@mclt.org.uk to find out more.
Speaker: Peter Gill Members with guests by Invitation. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
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
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
For children aged 6 to 12 at the Rugby Club. 8th - 11th August, 2023.
A behind-the-scenes tour of Guide Dogs’ national centre and/or day trip to Leamington Spa. We’ll be heading to the Regency town of Royal Leamington Spa – and offering you a choice. You can either have a whole day in this lovely town (bit more on it in a mo). Or the second option is to… Read More »Coach Trip: Leamington Spa and Guide Dog Visit (Ian Jarvis)
LES ENFANTS DU PARADIS Les Enfants du Paradis, will take inspiration from French Romanticism in the mid-19th Century. “Les Enfants du Paradis will be our most lavish show yet! And with romance at its heart, the show’s narrative will provide a playful context for some of the most intriguing, exciting and beautiful acts ever to… Read More »Giffords Circus in Minchinhampton
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
'LIVING' starring Bill Nighy at Minchinhampton Market House Friday 11th August, doors open 7pm. Licensed bar. Tickets £6 from the Market Stores (cash only) available now. This is the story of a straight-laced Civil Servant Mr Williams (Bill Nighy) who is approaching retirement and his unexpected reward for a life of pointless tedium, is the… Read More »Film night at the Market House – “Living” starring Bill Nighy
Summer Fete to be held in the Churchyard and Porch Room. Bottle Stall, Raffle, Afternoon teas and other stalls. In aid of Church funds and Masasi in Africa.
6-11pm (food 6-8pm) DJ/producers - Mr Mulatto & Frank Situation - playing disco, funk & boogie edits.
After a very successful and enjoyable POETRY & WORDS session during our 20th Anniversary Festival, we've decided to make it a REGULAR EVENT. We will meet on the 2nd Monday of every month at the Cotswold Club from 12.30 - 2.00pm. Our first meeting will be on today. This meeting will be subsidised by the… Read More »Poetry & Words at the Cotswold Club (Minchinhampton Folk Club)
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
NO AUGUST MEETING 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 or 07715 303707.
A new group meeting fortnightly at the library. Email Secretary@mclt.org.uk to find out more.
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 August meeting is "Local Authors". This can be interpreted however you want!
Speaker: Christina Wheeler Members with guests by Invitation. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
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… Read More »Wild Food Foraging Experience
An Americana band from Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK …a fine blend of mellow Alt Country and gritty
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
6-11 pm (food 6-8pm) Special guest DJs The High Priest & Dom Thompson, and resident DJ Will Mendoza will be playing a selection of classic acoustic jazz and jazz adjacent sounds.
This coming Saturday 19th August come join us RamFete a special fundraiser for Studio 18 at Brimscombe Fields! There is going to be music galore, live and DJ sets, therapists, talks, and local community groups. An all-star cast of some of Stroud's most revered live and dance music unite to launch Ram Fete, a new… Read More »Ram Fete
Suitable for children aged 3+ All children to be accompanied by an adult. (Children participating in The Library Challenge will obtain a stamp and sticker for coming along).
The idea is that The Parish Church, the Baptist Church and the churches in Box and Amberley all meet under one “Big Top” along with others who want to come and join in. The event is also being promoted by Jon Smith of BBC Radio Gloucestershire on his Sunday morning programme where he has interviewed… Read More »Big Top Church Service on the Common
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
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.
Stroud Imagines is back - at The Long Table! Nourishment for the soul, with heartfelt connection, inspiration and a big dollop of hope. 3 guest speakers will be talking about inclusion: what it looks like, how it feels, how a future Stroud could give everyone that lives here , or visits, a sense of belonging.… Read More »Stroud Imagines – The one about Inclusion! at the Long Table
Speaker: Tim Brain 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
Free event, no booking. ‘Wildwood Odyssey’ Taking inspiration from our local common and woodland, children will work with local musician and songwriter, David Powell to create a ‘soundscape’ folk story. Children will use words, sounds and music to develop the story. Percussion instruments will be provided, and children are invited to bring their own instruments… Read More »Musical Session: Wildwood Odyssey
Massive GARDEN PARTY with delicious TAPAS, PAELLA, COCKTAILS & LIVE DJ Come and join us for a fantastic day and atmosphere in the Ragged Cot! What to expect: Fun, Cocktails, Beer, Prosecco, MUSIC by Live Dj with the best hits of the 80s n 90s from 3pm till 11pm Booking: http://booking.favouritetable.com/?SiteCode=1740 Phone: 01453 884643
Saturday 26th August Latin Extravaganza 6-11pm (South American food 6-8pm) Special guest DJ Pavinyl (Mockers) will be joining resident DJ Will Mendoza for a session of Latin sounds from cumbia to salsa, mambo to boogaloo and bossa nova.
This walk will start at Bell Lane car park at 10.30 am. We will walk down through Hyde to St Mary's Mill near Chalford. We'll then walk to the Ship at Brimscombe along the canal towpath, to admire the late summer wetland plants and dragonflies. We'll leave a car at the pub for those who… Read More »Minchinhampton Walking and Wildlife Group – the canal.
A new group meeting fortnightly at the library. Email Secretary@mclt.org.uk to find out more.
Members Informal Summer Meeting with cake! Guests are welcome to meet with us too! Come along to our informal meeting at The Old Lodge. Buy your own drinks and join us for cake, chat and informal networking in picturesque surroundings. Guests are welcome too so bring a friend or two and find out how friendly… Read More »Stroud Businesswomen’s Members Informal Summer Meeting
See Poster for details. Please follow the link below & book per child so we have an idea of numbers https://www.eventbrite.com/.../maps-summer-fair-tickets...
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 »Burleigh Supper Club
Friends of The Long Table and all round awesome chaps Bob, Norm & Richard are back, playing all types of easy listening/popular music from blues and soul, to country and rock. Expect melody, harmony and toe tapping rhythm, with Richard on vocals. Delicious Pay-As-You-Can meal from 5-7pm
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
A song and story session for children aged 5 and under and their grown-ups. David Powell will read stories & rhymes and sing songs accompanied by his melodeon & guitar. David will run two half-hour sessions, the first starting at 10.30 and the second at 11.15. Free Event. All children to be accompanied by an… Read More »Story & Song Session
A song and story session for children aged 5 and under and their grown-ups. David Powell will read stories & rhymes and sing songs accompanied by his melodeon & guitar. David will run two half-hour sessions, the first starting at 10.30 and the second at 11.15. Free Event All children to be accompanied by an… Read More »Story & Song Session
