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.
Welcoming all parents & carers of children with additional needs diagnosed/ undiagnosed from Minchinhampton & beyond! As promised, our group won't be held just on a Wednesday anymore, it will rotate monthly. We are a umbrella group of Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum.
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
More information to follow. Ticket and coach price £63.00 Payment due by September 15th. More information from Chris Stevens cajbs@hotmail.co.uk 07789 480 210.
All patients of Minchinhampton Surgery are invited to attend the PPG AGM Speaker: David Rawlings (Stroud District Council Development Officer for Children and Young People) on promoting health for children and young people. The PPG committee and officers for 2023-24 will also be elected. Light refreshments will be available. If you plan to attend, please… Read More »Minchinhampton Surgery Patient Participation Group AGM
"The Royal British Legion Minchinhampton Branch will hold their AGM on Wednesday 27th September at 7.30pm in the Cotswold Club. Details of the guest speaker will be published in due course. You do not have to be ex-services to join the RBL or attend meetings". Roger Sims rogersims@aol.com MinchPOC1 RBL
Members Networking Meeting and Training Session with Debi O'Brien of Be Conscious Business. This promises to be an engaging LinkedIn Activation Basics Training led by Debi O'Brien. Share the art of using LinkedIn as your ultimate platform to connect right where your target audience resides. Elevate your "Know, Like, and Trust" factors with a dynamic approach… Read More »Stroud Businesswomen’s Network: Members Networking & Training Session
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
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
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
This joint concert between the Dursley Male Voice Choir and the Stuart Singers is a testament to the magic that unfolds when different choirs collaborate. The programme promises an array of musical treasures, from the traditional and powerful to the light-hearted and fun. Get ready for an evening filled with enchantment, as these two remarkable… Read More »An evening with Dursley Mail Voice Choir and the Stuart Singers – in aid of Stroud District Foodbank
We are holding a Forest Church on 30th September. For those of all ages who love being outdoors. Let’s marvel at and explore our natural surroundings – its beauty, complexity and subtlety.
On Saturday 30th September, the newly reformed History Group, will be hosting an exhibition of photographs, documents and memorabilia in Minchinhampton Market House. As part of the afternoon's display, there will be free showings of films of local interest. 3 films will be shown, details below. The showings will be at 3pm, 4pm and… Read More »Minchinhampton Local History Group display in the Market House
The guest speaker, Mike Jackson, is a past director of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. Visitors and new members always welcomed. For more information, contact the Secretary on 884606.
An illustrated talk in aid of the 325 Appeal . Speaker - Brian Lett.
FOOD - MUSIC - STALLS - ACTIVITIES Crop Swap Local makers, growers producers market Live music Delicious Pay-As-You-Can food.
Edward Heath’s Arundells, Salisbury Cathedral & city centre Coach £27, Arundells £8 - Total £35 per person We visited Arundells earlier this year for Katie to write an article about Ted Heath’s beloved former home. And absolutely fell in love. Even before you get to the Georgian dolls’ house frontage, you have its glorious positioning… Read More »Edward Heath’s Arundells and Salisbury Cathedral and city centre with Ian Jarvis
A group meeting fortnightly at the library - all abilities, just bring along your current project (knitting, sewing, crochet, embroidery, lacemaking) and meet and swap tips with fellow crafters. Come and knit, natter and enjoy a tea or coffee. Email Secretary@mclt.org.uk or call into the library to find out more.
- Once again we'll be celebrating plant-based eating with some of the very best local chefs! Come and join us for a professionally prepared three-course supper, bar and entertainments! This will be a pay-as-you-feel event in support of local climate initiatives and food equality. Look out for more details coming soon!
Following the sell-out event last year Minch CAN Social Supper is back! Delicious food prepared by award winning local chefs! Music, bar, fun and entertainment. People will be encouraged to think about the impacts of climate change. Tickets are pay as you feel with a suggested price of £25. Box Village Hall GL6 9HJ 6.30pm… Read More »Minch CAN Social Supper
October 12: MARK HARRISON -very talented and entertaining singer/songwriter, a National Treasure! Information can be found on the Songbook Sessions FaceBook page, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088203616326
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
First knit , craft , sew , friendly get together over tea and cake starts on October 12th at 7pm to 9pm at the Market House all welcome If possible, please let Joy Buxton know if you are coming and she will make sure there is enough cake Check MinchLife Facebook for details.
Entrance Free. From 13th - 15th October from 10 - 5. 10 - 1 on Saturday. Original art and prints. Donations to local charity.
The next Movie Night at Minchinhampton Market House will be on Friday 13th October, showing the recent British film The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry starring Jim Broadbent, Penelope Wilton (and a bit part for Tom Long's Post). The book of the same name was written by local author Rachel Joyce and was a 2012… Read More »Movie Night – The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Beaudesert Park’s highly anticipated Autumn Fair is returning this October. Visit the school to start your Christmas shopping with stalls including Three Boys Rock, Chalkstream Foods, Wall Circus and Sappho Interiors. Food and coffees are on offer in the Courtyard. The event is being sponsored by Linbury Doctors, Cocoon Care, Oliver’s Travels and Stroud Farm… Read More »Autumn Fair at Beaudesert Park School
Speaker: David Cramp For more information please contact our Secretary John Fivash tel: 01453 764956 email: johnfivash@btinternet.com
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 October meeting is "Comedy". This can be interpreted however you want!
The speaker this month will be Jane Lampard. Minchinhampton Ladies’ Lunch Club meets at the Old Lodge on (usually) the third Thursday of the month. There is a delicious lunch (chosen in advance) and a speaker. New members welcome but it is important to contact Biddy Hadfield before attending the lunch. bthadfield@btinternet.com
Working with grief and loss of a loved one takes a long time. The Bereavement Journey® is a 7 Session programme which assists bereaved people or those who have experienced similar to process their loss. Each Evening begins with a light supper to get to know other participants. Then two informative videos are used interspersed… Read More »NEW! Bereavement Journey Course
Our local PCSO, Anca Preda, will be holding a police information point. Local residents are welcome to come along and get crime prevention advice or discuss any community concerns they wish to raise.
70s/80s Disco with KC Minchinhampton’s very own DJ. Tickets £15 can be bought online at https://minchinhamptonmarkethouse.co.uk/70-80s-disco-night/ or from the Market Stores, Minchinhampton (cash only) (on sale about 4 weeks prior to event
A group meeting fortnightly at the library – all abilities, just bring along your current project (knitting, sewing, crochet, embroidery, lacemaking) and meet and swap tips with fellow crafters. Come and knit, natter and enjoy a tea or coffee. Email Secretary@mclt.org.uk or call into the library to find out more.
A talk - John Neville Maskerlyne Gloucestershire Master of Magic, Mystery and Invention. A talk by by Andy Meller Tickets £12 to include tea. Tickets available from Jane Fearnley 01453 872296 or fearnley@globalnet.co.uk. All proceeds to NSPCC.
Welcoming all parents & carers of children with additional needs diagnosed/ undiagnosed from Minchinhampton & beyond! As promised, our group won't be held just on a Wednesday anymore, it will rotate monthly. We are a umbrella group of Gloucestershire Parent Carer Forum.
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
EXCLUSIVE GROUND & AIRBORNE FIREWORK DISPLAY We’re excited to announce the return of our fireworks & bonfire night! This event will again feature our internationally famous air display performance, followed by a fireworks display by UK Fireworks Champions Celestial Fireworks. The gates will open at 14:30 and the air display will start at 17:50. After… Read More »Pyro Air Display, Fireworks & Bonfire Night
Will Kempe was one of the finest performers of the Elizabethan age. Gentleman player, juggling jester, headmaster of Morris dancers and London’s finest clown. Until, that is, he fell out with Will ‘git-face’ Shakespeare. Kempe died alone and poverty stricken, not far from the original Globe Theatre, of which he was an original shareholder and… Read More »“Shakespeare’s Fool” at the Market House
Led by Karen. 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 start at… Read More »Minchinhampton Walking and Wildlife Walk – Fungi
