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
9.15 am Dru Yoga West End 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@icloud.com
9.15 – 10.30am Dazzle Ladies Dance & Stretch Market House, Minchinhampton 07979 848280 Sarah@DazzleWorkshops.co.uk
10.00 – 12 noon Community Coffee Morning Cotswold Club, High Street 01453 882315
10.45 – 11.45am Dazzle Ladies Bollywood dance Market House, Minchinhampton 07979 848280 Sarah@DazzleWorkshops.co.uk
11.00 am Dru Yoga West End 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@icloud.com
12.30 – 1.30pm Gentle Chair Pilates Minchinhampton Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road Michelle@PlusPilates.net
1.30 – 2.30pm Pilates Minchinhampton Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road Michelle@PlusPilates.net
2.00 – 4.30pm Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
2.00 – 3.00pm Scrabble in the Cafe Amberley Shop on the Common
2.00 – 3.30pm Crafternoon Amberley Shop on the Common
2.30 pm Dru Yoga West End 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@icloud.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
5.30 pm Rainbows Minchinhampton Debbie Litchfield 07776 237459 Debbie.Litchfield@virginmedia.com
6.15 – 7.15pm Dazzle Country Chicks Dance Market House, Minchinhampton 07979 848280 Sarah@DazzleWorkshops.co.uk
6.30 for 6.45pm Duplicate Bridge (members only) Cotswold Club, High Street Sec@RodboroughBridgeClub.co.uk
7.00 – 9.45pm Gentle Duplicate Bridge Day Centre Lounge, Horsfall House, Windmill Road JimEdwards811@gmail.com
7.30 – 8.30pm Dazzle Rock Chicks Dance Market House, Minchinhampton 07979 848280 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
8.00 – 9.00pm Adult Ballet Classes (term-time) Minchinhampton Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road 07818 293999 JenniferSibbald9@gmail.com
8.15 – 10.15am Salt Bakehouse White Van Stroud Farm Services, Cirencester Road 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
9.30 am Dru Yoga West End 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@icloud.com
9.45 – 11.45am Amberley Toddlers Group Andrea Glover 01453 872571
10.00 – 12.30 Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
11.00 – 12 noon Pete the Fish (fresh fish for sale) Box Village Hall Car Park 07810 326809 PeteBeldam@live.co.uk (not bank holiday weeks)
11.15 – 12.15pm EXTEND Exercise (over 60's/limited mobility) Community Hub, Tobacconist Road 01453 886953 ClaireBader@hotmail.co.uk
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
2.15 – 4.00pm Knit & Natter Community Library, School Road 01453 885497 Secretary@mclt.com
5.30 – 6.30pm Amberley Beaver Scouts Sara@AmberleyScouts.org.uk
5.30 – 6.30pm Women Only Weightlifting Minchinhampton Fitness Hub, Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk Gym website
6.30 – 7.15pm Boxercise Minchinhampton Fitness Hub, Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk Gym website
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
7.00 pm Dru Yoga West End 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@icloud.com
7.00 – 8.30pm Kishori yoga Amberley Hall Elles Theulen 07815 552952 KishoriYoga@gmail.com
7.30 – 8.45pm Dazzle Ladies Dance & Stretch Market House, Minchinhampton 07979 848280 Sarah@DazzleWorkshops.co.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 noon Minchinhampton Market The Market House French@BroadlandsMinch.co.uk
9.00am – 3.00pm Amberley Playgroup Cathy Brown 01453 872571
9.15 – 10.15am Mat Work Pilates Box Village Hall Suitable for all levels 07732 697991 Elizabeth@PilatesInStroud.com
9.15 – 10.30am Dazzle Ladies Dance & Stretch Minchinhampton Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road, 07979 848280 Sarah@DazzleWorkshops.co.uk
10.00 Outdoor Tai Chi Qi Gong (when weather permitting) Minchinhampton football & cricket pitch 07786 003993 ClaireBader@hotmail.co.uk
10.45 – 11.45am Dazzle Ladies Bollywood Dance Minchinhampton Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road, 07979 848280 Sarah@DazzleWorkshops.co.uk
11.00 am Joe's Easy Tai Chi & Movement Box Village Hall 07960 753782 Joe@Passion4Laughter.com
12 noon Armchair Yoga Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton 01453 885254 HilaryBellhouse@icloud.com
2.00 – 3.30pm Weekly Walking Group Starting at The Crown, High Street 01453 832542
3.30 – 4.15pm BOING kid's play and games Minchinhampton Fitness Hub, Tobacconist Road 07446 836792 Richard.Wathern@sportily.org.uk Gym website
4.00 – 6.00pm Minchinhampton Youth Club (school years 2 – 5) 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 MYC@minchchurch.org.uk
5.15 – 6.00pm Dazzle Beginners Tap Dance Market House, Minchinhampton 07979 848280 Sarah@DazzleWorkshops.co.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 01453 452316 JHopkins63@sky.com
6.15 – 7.15pm Dazzle Musical Theatre Dance Market House, Minchinhampton 07979 848280 Sarah@DazzleWorkshops.co.uk
6.30 – 8.00pm Minchinhampton Youth Club (school years 5 – 8) Community Hub, Tobacconist Road MYC@MinchChurch.org.uk
6.15 – 7.45pm Amberley Guides 07931 607051 NickyYoung@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 suitable all levels, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton 07732 697991 Elizabeth@PilatesInStroud.com
7.45 – 8.45pm Line Dancing Advanced Minchinhampton School 07740 933430 Lynne.e.Williams@icloud.com
8.00 – 9.00pm Mat Work Pilates Intermediate Level, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton 07732 697991 Elizabeth@PilatesInStroud.com
9.00am – 3.00pm Amberley Playgroup Cathy Brown 01453 872571
9.15 – 10.15am Pilates Littleworth Hall, Amberley 07986 0036027 www.Pulse4Life.co.uk
9.15 – 10.30am Dazzle Ladies Dance & Stretch Market House, Minchinhampton 07979 848280 Sarah@DazzleWorkshops.co.uk
9.30 – 10.30am Mat Work Pilates Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton 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 – 12.30pm Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
1.45 – 4.15pm Box Art Group Box Village Hall 07456 560472 BoxArtGroupuk@gmail.com
2.00 – 4.30pm Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
3.15 – 4.15pm Lego Session (term time only) Community Library, School Road 01453 885497
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 – 8.00pm Minchinhampton Rangers (every other Thursday) Baptist Hall, Tetbury Street 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
7.00 am Joe's Easy Tai Chi & Movement 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 – 12.15pm Amberley Playgroup Cathy Brown 01453 872571
10.00 am Joe's Easy Tai Chi & Movement Market House 07960 753782 Joe@Passion4Laughter.com
10.00am – 12 noon Longfield Wellbeing Drop-in Sessions Longfield Community Hospice 01453 886868
10.00am – 12 noon Friday Cuppa Holy Trinity Church, Amberley
10.00am – 12 noon Box Friday Morning Coffee Box Village Hall
10.00am – 12.30pm Community Library School Road 01453 885497 Library website
11.00 – 11.30am Croc n Roll term time only, (for babies/pre-school children 0-5) Minchinhampton Community Library
1.30 – 2.30pm Pilates Minchinhampton Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road 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
9.00 – 10.00am Weekend Workout Minchinhampton Rugby Club, GL6 9BD 07799 620117 BeFit@live.co.uk
10.00 – 12.30pm 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
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 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
The Sanctuary Series is a new programme of talks, sparking conversations that will explore the most pressing issues of our time. Hosted at Brimscombe Mill, the 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. Two leading voices in the UK’s… Read More »The Sanctuary Series : Emma Pinchbeck & Juliet Davenport
For further details please contact Sue Fairley 01453 873136.
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… Read More »W.I. Meeting – The History of Medicine
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 £20 and 3 courses for £25. Bookings are highly recommended as we expect this to be a… Read More »Locals Night at the Crown
Speaker: Brian Middleditch Members with guests by Invitation. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
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
Immerse yourself in the traditional craft of charcoal burning using a ring kiln in our two-day course set in the heart of our woodland. This hands-on experience will guide you through the entire process, from start to finish. Day 1: We start at 9:00am, learning how to empty a kiln. Grading and packing the charcoal… Read More »Charcoal Making in the woods
Repair and reuse one of your broken items. Learn how you may be able to repair an item yourself. Repairs are FREE! For further information contact canminch@gmail.com
Free entry. Fun for all the family. Music performances, inflatables, games, food and drink stalls and much more.
Join us for breakfast with a selection of cereals, croissants, bacon roll, juice, tea and coffee.
Guests are welcome to come along. For further details please contact christo.p.bailey@outlook.com If you would like to join Amberley Gardening Club, annual membership is £15 individual or £25 couples.
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
Relax and Restore is a soothing, physio-guided group class designed to help you move with ease, feel rejuvenated, and take a peaceful pause. Held in the serene setting of our Secret Garden, this 45-minute session combines gentle breathwork, deep stretching, and Pilates-inspired strengthening to ease tension, enhance flexibility, and support your daily movement. The class… Read More »Relax & Restore Weekly Group Class – 1st session
For those who cannot manage to visit during our usual opening times.
Coach £27 and Entrance £21 Total £48 Yes! It’s AGES (2017) since we did Highclere, and well time that we renewed our acquaintance with this lovely stately home. Our trip begins with time in Newbury, before getting to Highclere Castle for a highly sought-after slot! Even as he wrote TV series Downton Abbey, Julian Fellowes… Read More »Newbury town centre with Highclere Castle and Garden with Ian Jarvis
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… Read More »Minchinhampton Probus – Arthur Ball “Birds,Tiger and Taj”
As many of you will know Dr Susie Weir is leaving Minchinhampton surgery after 30 years of dedicated service. To mark the occasion there is to be an informal tea and cake send-off at Horsfall House at 3pm on Thursday 10th July.
Join us for a morning of exploration and discovery as we venture out into the lush countryside to forage for wild ingredients with Rob our experienced Cotswold forager. Foraging is followed by a group lunch. Learn about the various wild mushrooms, berries, fragrant herbs and edible flowers that grow right on our doorstep and how… Read More »Wild Food Foraging Experience
Menu as follows: Margherita – san Marzano tomato, veggie parmesan, basil, mozzarella, olive oil. Pepperoni – san Marzano tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, ‘nduja crumb, honey. Aubergine – san Marzano tomato, oregano, garlic, basil, roasted aubergine, mozzarella. Sausage – san Marzano tomato, basil, garlic, red onion, house sausage, garlic crunchies. Bookings in advance would be useful (but… Read More »Wood-fired Pizza in the Undercroft
See poster for details. Free event - all children to be accompanied by an adult
Jack Cooper and Tara Cunningham are an improvising duo whose music is largely informed by a shared approach to the guitar; wide open chords, hazy tone and obtuse melody. Having played alongside each other in a quartet with Heather Roche and Dominic Lash and then most recently in Cooper’s group Modern Nature; their debut album,… Read More »Sanctum Presents: Jack Cooper + Tara Cunningham
Our Quizmaster Brian L Powell looks forward to your company for another challenging but fun quiz. Members and guests welcome. Tables of 4, £1.00 per person.
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
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.
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
Bring the whole family for a fun filled afternoon! All children must bring an adult!
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… Read More »Minch Book Club
Welcome to the hottest circus this year, Tequila Circus are excited to be returning to Minchinhampton! Direct from Mexico with a zingy show full of wonders, come and experience the magic of Mexico in a circus tent. SHOWTIMES WED 16th - 7PM ONLY THURS 17th - 5PM & 7:30PM FRIDAY 18th - 5PM & 7:30PM… Read More »Tequila Circus in Minchinhampton!
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 either a book by the author Henry James or the book "The Master" by Coln Tobin. Our group meets on the 3rd Wednesday each month at 10:30. All welcome… Read More »Social Book Club
Speaker: Douglas Butler Members with guests by Invitation. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
Join us at midday for a two course lunch and a social gathering. Further details from Cheryl on 07811 353382 (leave a message). Donations accepted on the day.
See poster for details. Free event - all children to be accompanied by an adult
The annual Tour de France Lynch sets off from Chalford Sports and Social Club with a main route covering 55 miles and an elevation gain of 2750ft. There will be a feed station in Minchinhampton en-route and food is provided at the finish. A shorter route is also available. Registration available at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tour-de-france-lynch-2025-registration
Speaker: Philip Aubrey All welcome to attend. For further information please contact: John Goodwin at johngoodwin99@outlook.com Members: Free Guests: £3.00
Two-Day Charcoal Burning Course: From Wood to Artisanal Charcoal Immerse yourself in the traditional craft of charcoal burning using a ring kiln in our two-day course set in the heart of our woodland. This hands-on experience will guide you through the entire process, from start to finish. Day 1: We start at 9:00am, learning how… Read More »Charcoal Making in the Woods
Menu as follows: Margherita – san Marzano tomato, veggie parmesan, basil, mozzarella, olive oil. Pepperoni – san Marzano tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, ‘nduja crumb, honey. Aubergine – san Marzano tomato, oregano, garlic, basil, roasted aubergine, mozzarella. Sausage – san Marzano tomato, basil, garlic, red onion, house sausage, garlic crunchies. Bookings in advance would be useful (but… Read More »Wood-fired Pizza in the Undercroft
With live demonstrations from Lesley Waters from Ready Steady Cook and Specialist Pasta Maker Carmela Hayes and from Great British Bake Off Howard Middleton and Karen Wright. Tickets online at www.gatcombefoodfestival.co.uk
See poster for details. Free event - all children to be accompanied by an adult
With live demonstrations from Lesley Waters from Ready Steady Cook and Specialist Pasta Maker Carmela Hayes and from Great British Bake Off Howard Middleton and Karen Wright. Tickets online at www.gatcombefoodfestival.co.uk
Dear All Sarah will be leading us to do the annual Chalkhill Blue Butterfly survey at Swells Hill on 27 July. Please meet at the reservoir car park (Minch side) at 10.30am. Dogs welcome, but please be aware there is some road walking. Sarah is happy to book a table at the Old Lodge. Email… Read More »Walking and Wildlife Group – Swells Hill Butterflies
Take a tour of the windows and hear about their fascinating history and the stories behind the images.
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
Old Inns Minchinhampton Town Please feel free to come along for a brief history talk around Minchinhanpton Town . On Tuesday 29th July 6pm from the Bell Lane car park Old Inns this will be a brief details about the old inns and last for about 1 1/2 hrs .around centre of Town Bell… Read More »Old Inns of Minchinhampton Town – with the HistoryGroup.
We meet twice a month. Join us for your first meeting FREE** to see if you like us. We guarantee a very warm welcome - we really can show you that business and pleasure DO mix! Just email enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk and find out more! Join us for ”Unlocking Potential: Navigating ADHD in the Workplace”, an informative,… Read More »Stroud Businesswomen’s Networking Meeting
Activities suitable for children aged 3+. No need to book, just turn up. Free. Children to be accompanied by an adult.
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… Read More »The Crown Quiz Night
See poster for details. Free event - all children to be accompanied by an adult
We are back shining a light on our young creators - showcasing artists, makers, and crafters aged 16 and under. Come along and support our young artisans and craftspeople from 11:00-13:00 @ Brimscombe Mill.
Join us for breakfast with a selection of cereals, croissants, bacon roll, juice, tea and coffee.
Hear the fascinating history and the stories behind the images.
