Hello everyone
Janet and I are sending out the December newsletter early as there are a quite a few events taking place on Saturday, 30 November. One is Holy Trinity’s Christmas Fayre and the other is a special concert at Wotton under Edge (see under “Further afield” below).
Minch Life are very grateful to Pip and Dave Robb who have yet again donated the small Christmas trees for the High Street. Do go along to the Scout Hut, in Dr Browns Road, to get your tree from there as a way of thanking them. MinchLife were very grateful to all the people who helped trim the small trees, put on the lights and climbed ladders to insert them in the holders – particularly Andy and Simon from the Rugby Club and Vincenzo. As always Richard Leech was a star! Quite a feat with Storm Bert raging!
The 20 foot tree outside the Church has been sponsored by Holy Trinity, the Baptist Church and MinchLife. Sunday, 1 December will see the switching on of the Christmas tree lights and there will be carol singing, mince pies and mulled wine. Please come along to support this – there might even be a donkey! We will look forward to seeing as many of you as possible – 4.30pm for carols with the lights being switched on at 5pm. (Holy Trinity’s Carol service is at 5.30 pm). MinchLife will be there hoping to recruit a few people to help at the Fayre on 13th September, 2025.
Plans are well under way for the Fayre – the bands have been booked as have many of the attractions. Jess from Pamper and Scamper is to run the Dog Show. We are booking stalls so would be grateful for any suggestions or ideas that you have – do email info@minchlife.com.
Finally, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
For details of Christmas church services, please check the websites as follows:
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)
https://www.amberleychurch.org.uk/ (Anglican/Methodist LEP)
https://www.stroudcatholicchurch.com/ (Roman Catholic)
Advent Windows for Christmas
Co-ordinated by Tracey Clements, Minchinhampton’s Advent trail is starting on Sunday, 1 December in the High Street, in businesses and local Minchinhampton residences. For the first 12 days of December a new window will appear each day and then on the 13th day all the windows go on display. A trail map is being produced showing the location of all the windows.
Recycle Your Christmas Trees with Longfield Hospice in partnership with Just Helping
If you are looking for an eco-friendly way to dispose of your Christmas trees, Longfield Community Hospice can help you out with their annual Christmas tree recycling collection service in partnership with charity JustHelping. In return for a voluntary donation, Longfield charity’s team of volunteers will collect your trees from your home, at the end of the festive season, and take them to be chipped and recycled at recycling sites across Gloucestershire, including Painswick Rococo Garden, where they are chipped into mulch and reused locally, making this the most eco-friendly way to dispose of your tree. Hoping to collect and recycle more trees than ever this year, Longfield are aiming to raise more than £72,000, which could help fund over 1,300 hours of Hospice at Home care, wellbeing, bereavement and counselling services. This is a huge operation for Longfield and last year an army of volunteers collected as many as 3742 trees over four days from households throughout Gloucestershire. The scheme is endorsed by Stroud District Council and Gloucester City Council (working with Ubico) is also supporting the scheme by providing two recycling sites.
To arrange collection of your tree, simply visit www.just-helping.org.uk/register-tree and enter your postcode, where you can make a voluntary donation to your local community hospice. Bookings can be made from now until 7 January 2025.
New line dancing class for absolute beginners
Starting at Minchinhampton Academy on Wednesday, 8 January 6.45pm – 7.45pm. Modern line dancing uses all genres of music and is suitable for all ages, shapes and sizes, and no partner is required. It is all about having fun and there are a wide range of physical and mental benefits which include improved condition of your heart and lungs, increased muscular strength, endurance and enhancement of motor fitness. Endorphins are released that can provide a natural feel good chemical in our brains. Lynne Williams has 30 years’ experience as a qualified and insured instructor. Classes are £7 on a pay as you go basis. For more information email Lynne.e.williams@icloud.com.
Minchinhampton History Trail
In collaboration with local businesses, Minchinhampton’s Local History Group want to create a new, community inspired, interactive history trail in Minchinhampton to celebrate the town’s unique past. The family friendly, accessible route will weave around the town centre, using ten local businesses as stops along the way. At each location there will be large display boards and key artefacts, depicting a key theme from Minchinhampton’s past.
The proposed Minchinhampton History Trail brings together a wide variety of local businesses and organisations, including the Church, library, butchers, various shops, pub, coffee houses and sports club, all of which see the trail as a great opportunity to improve footfall and generate more business. This in turn will help to improve the vitality of the town centre and improve the local economy. The trail will also boost tourism, which again, will improve the local economy and increase footfall within the town centre. It is hoped that local residents will also engage with the trail. The trail has grand ambitions to improve the vitality of the town centre by helping to improve its cultural assets. For more information click here.
Cirencester Road
There has been increasing concern about the speed of cars and children getting off the bus on the Cirencester Road. Cllr Chloe Turner and others are preparing a petition and we will share news of that when it is available.
A message from the Market House
A great way to get into the Christmas spirit!
Join us for John Kirkpatrick: Carolling & Crumpets on Friday, 20 December at 7.30pm. Tickets online here or cash at The Market Stores.
The Market House needs your help!
To keep the Market House running smoothly, maintained, and available to the community takes local people to give a little bit of their time. We are in real need of people wanting to help run the Market House. Whether as one of the trustees or more informally as a volunteer to help with our events. No special skills are required. Just a little bit of your time. Join a dedicated team helping this iconic building remain open for our community. Want to help? Please contact Justin Hodges (chair@minchinhamptonmarkethouse.co.uk or 07981 727971)
A Message from the Chip Shed, West End, Minchinhampton
We are back open from today, hopefully Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening from now on. Technical issues should now be fully resolved.
The Crown, High Street, Minchinhampton
Tuesday, 3 December 7.30pm-9pm Christmas Carols Join us from 7.30pm to get into the Christmas spirit. Come and sip on some mulled wine and listen to the Stuart singers.
Wednesday, 4 December 6.00-9.00pm Locals night 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 £25 and 3 courses for £30. Bookings are highly recommended as we expect this to be a popular night.
Saturday, 7 December Christmas Jumper Day Save the Children’s annual event which raises money for children in the UK and across the world. Every December, millions of people across the United Kingdom (and beyond!) put on a festive outfit at their workplace, school or with friends and make a donation to help give children the magical future they deserve.
Monday, 16 December 6.30-9.30pm Christmas Carols
Saturday, 21 December 9.00 am Breakfast with Santa Get in the festive spirit and create unforgettable memories with your family at our enchanting Breakfast with Santa event! Price- £15 per child this includes a glass of apple/orange juice, a child’s full English breakfast, meet with Santa and a package for Santa and the reindeer to leave out on Christmas Eve. Bookings only for this event. (9.00am start time)
Thursday, 26 December 7.30-11.00pm Monthly Quiz Night 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.
Christmas and New year bookings being taken.
Bookings: 01453 608010, email crownminchinhampton@youngs.co.uk or online here.
The Ragged Cot, Cirencester Road, Minchinhampton
Country pub, restaurant and hotel. A really cosy and rustic feel.
Live Music Fridays on the Ragged Cot Terrace from 7.00pm – 9.30pm.
DJ Max Dance Night every Saturday until midnight in December.
Black Friday, 29 November-Sunday, 1 December Buy 1 Get 2 (Fish n chips, Beef shin pie or Vegan Curry)
Friday, 29 November The Nightingales
Sunday 1 December 4pm – 8pm. Festive Opening Christmas Market (Live music by Bakelite boys, hog roast, festive cocktails and shopping).
Friday, 6 December Gilmore n’jaz.
Sunday, 8 December Start 9.30am. Breakfast with Santa. Free gift from Santa.
Friday, 13 December Bakelite Boys
Friday, 20 December Christmas Special with Three Bop
Sunday, 22 December The Winter Blues Hog Fest. Great food, lively entertainment and Festive Cheer.
24th – 31st December. Festive days and menus.
Friday 27 December Os Grilos aka The Crickets.
New Year’s Eve, 31 December – Party with DJ Max + All you can Eat Buffet
Further information can be found here , email info@theraggedcot-minchinhampton.com or telephone 01453 884643.
Burleigh Court Hotel, The Roundabouts, Walls Quarry, Stroud GL5 2PF
An intimate Manor House hotel set in 3 acres of beautiful grounds with views over the golden valley and a two rosettes restaurant.
Festive dining from 25 November – 22 December.
Wednesday, 4 December 6.30-9pm Festive winter wine tasting £79.
Saturday, 7 December 1.00-4.00pm Wreath making workshop.
Burleigh Court will be closed over Christmas from 23 – 26 December
Booking and more info here or telephone 01453 883804.
The Long Table, Brimscombe Mills, Brimscombe, Stroud GL5 2QN
As many of you know the Long Table has been saved from closure. Daniel Craig donated £50,000 and an anonymous investor bought Brimscombe Mill saving the jobs of the four local enterprises based there including the Long Table. The Long Table have also expanded to a new home in the old House of Fraser in Cirencester. The Long Table, Stroud, is open Tuesdays to Saturday serving up amazing coffee and cakes along with seasonal Pay as you Can meals.
Every Thursday – 5.00 – 6.00pm Family Night at the Mill. Tasty family friendly food, children’s crafts.
Friday, 29 November 6.00-10.00pm Mara Simpson Ticketed event
Saturday, 30 November 6.00-10.00pm Stolen Chocolates Jazz
Thursday, 5 December. 6.00 – 9.00pm Some Voices presents Christmas Crackers by candlelight
Friday, 6 December. 6.00 – 9.00pm Live – Steve Ferbrache. Curry 6 – 8pm. Bar 5- 8pm.
Saturday, 7 December. 10.00am -1.00pm. Mini Makers’ Market.
Saturday, 7 December. 6.00 – 10.00. Dine Another Day – Xmas party no. 1. Ticketed event.
Tuesday, 10 December. 10.00-11.30am. Carols by the fire.
Friday, 13 December 6.00 – 10.30pm. The Bob Porter Project. Ticketed event.
Saturday, 14 December 6.00 – 10.00pm. Sanctuary Sessions – Pop Miri + Slunk.
Tuesday, 17 December 5.00 – 8.00pm. Taco Tuesday and Live Latin Music.
Thursday, 19 December 6.00-9.00pm. Feast of Fools.
Friday, 20 December. 6.00-9.00pm. Live Steve Ferbrache.
Saturday, 21 December 6.00–10.00. Live and Let Dine with the Achievers. Ticketed event
More information and tickets can be obtained here.
Forthcoming Events for your Diary
A visit to WWT Slimbridge with Ian Jarvis on 16 January 2025.
4pm – 9pm. Coach £22, entrance including supper £39.50. Total £61.50. NB Bookings needed with full payment by Thursday, 12 December. More details about the event on MinchLife Calendar here.
Further afield
Friday, 29 November. 5.00-9.00pm Nailsworth Goodwill evening.
Saturday 30 November 7.30pm. St. Mary the Virgin, Wotton under Edge. Wotton Concert Series. Poulenc Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani. Durufle Requiem. To buy tickets go to the Wotton Concert Series website here. as there will be a link to booking info through the Three Choirs booking system which will run until the morning of the concert or there should be some last minute availability on the door – concert starts at 7.30pm.
Sunday 13 December 11am. Santa Dash – a fun event in aid of Tetbury Hospital. Start and finish at the Market House, Tetbury with mulled wine and mince pies. More information here.
Friday, 13 December 7.30pm. St. George’s Church, Nailsworth. A Christmas Celebration. An evening of Christmas carols, songs and readings. Stroud Choral Society with the Minpins. Tickets £15, under 13s free. Tickets available here , at Shiny Goodness, Nailsworth, from choir members or on the door.
Cotswold Playhouse, Stroud
Sunday, 1 December The Grand Duke by Gilbert and Sullivan. Forbear! Theatre. £22 (£18 concessions).
Friday, 6 December and Saturday, 7 December Judy, Liza and Barbra. Grace Hawker reinterprets the Garland, Minnelli and Streisand songbooks in this new revue. Glitter and Twisted. £16
Tuesday, 28 January to Saturday, 1February @ 7.30pm Whipping it Up Tickets £16 A quick-witted satirical farce set in the Whips’ office at Westminster. Steve Thompson’s play Whipping It Up is a fast-moving switchback of a comedy, with more twists and double-bluffs than a poker game between conmen. It’s a week before Christmas, and the new Tory government is facing dissent over its latest Bill. With a majority of only three, the Whips’ office is out in full force, and they’ll stop at nothing to keep the strays in line.
More information and Bookings here. or Box Office 0333 666 3366
Events
For further information of these events and details on how to book, please go to our website https://minchlife.com Also, please remember a list of regular weekly events can be found at the top of the Events’ page – click on a day of the week and you will see what is taking place, where and at what time. For instance, the weekly Community Coffee Morning (with weekly notices) is held every Monday from 10.00am-12.00 noon at the Cotswold Club , High Street.
Friday, 29 November-Saturday, 30 November Minchinhampton Players – Bangers and Chips! Market House, Minchinhampton Matinee will be held on Saturday. Tickets £12.00 available from M & B Stores.
Friday, 29 November -1 December Exhibition – Amberley Shops Past and Present Holy Trinity Church, Amberley. An in-depth exhibition on Amberley shops through the ages including fun memories from locals.
Friday, 29 November 6.30-9.00pm Box Bar Box Village Hall
Friday, 29 November 7.30-9.30pm Movie Night at the Cotswold Club: Top Gun Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Members free guests £1.00
Saturday, 30 November 9.00am-4.00pm Quality Teak Furniture Sale The Undercroft, Market House, Minchinhampton
Saturday, 30 November 10.00am-12.30pm Community Litter Pick Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Returning to the library at about 12 noon for refreshments. Litter picking equipment will be provided.
Saturday, 30 November 10.00-1.00pm and 2.00-5.00pm Annual Christmas Wreath Making Workshop Minchinhampton Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road. £24 includes festive refreshments, equipment and demonstrations. You need to bring foraged greenery and scissors. Contact Helen on 07791 015447, Laura on 07970 051380 or email christmaswreathworkshops@gmail.com
Saturday, 30 November 10.00am-3.30pm Christmas Craft Fayre Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Handmade gifts, decorations, and treats crafted by talented local artisans. Entry £2.50 per person, children free. For more information contact minchcraft@outlook.com
Saturday, 30 November 7.00-10.00pm From Darkness into Light: Cantores Chamber Choir Holy Trinity Church, Amberley Directed by Simon Harper. A programme of choral music and readings exploring some of the themes of Advent, including motets by William Byrd, alongside music from the Spanish Renaissance by Lobo and Guerrero, and contemporary choral pieces by Judith Weir, Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Alec Roth, Kerensa Briggs and Howard Skempton.
Tickets £15 (U18s & Students £5). Tickets from Cantores website here.
Sunday, 1 December 8.45-10.00am Parish Breakfast Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Join everyone for breakfast with a selection of cereals, croissants, bacon rolls, juice, tea and coffee.
Sunday, 1 December 4.00-5.30pm MinchLites: Switching on Christmas Lights Market Square, Minchinhampton Carols at the Crown, Blessing of trees, Advent Carol Service at Holy Trinity
Sunday, 1 December 7.45-10.30pm Arkie’s Quiz Night Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Teams of 4, £1.00 per person.
Tuesday, 3 December 2.30-4.30pm Afternoon Fellowship Group Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Christmas readings.
Wednesday, 4 December 2.00-4.00pm Minchinhampton Women’s Institute: The Land Girls (Speaker Fiona Warren) Coronation Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road. For further information please contact Christina Gooch – gooch764@btinternet.com
Thursday, 5 December 10.30am-12.00noon Hampton Probus: The Red Arrows (Speaker: Chris Ellis) Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Members with guests by invitation. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
Thursday, 5 December 7.30-10.00pm Christmas Social at the Hub Fitness Hub, Tobacconist Road, Minchinhampton Bring your favourite dish to share. For further information email Richard.wathern@sportily.org.uk
Friday, 6 December – Saturday, 7 December 7.30-10.00pm Stuart Singers: It ain’t Christmas ‘til the choir sings! Concert Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Tickets £12.50/Friends of Stuart Singers £10.00 (under 16s free with accompanying adult on Saturday) online here or at M & B Stores
Saturday, 7 December 9.00am-1.00pm Christmas Market Market House, Minchinhampton. Find your gifts – woodwork, knitwear, glass and fabrics, seasonal wreaths, pots of bulbs, festive baking, cards, original art and Christmas hampers.
Saturday, 7 December 10.00am -12.00noon Coffee Morning Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church Minchinhampton. All welcome. If you require a lift please call 01453 88900
Saturday, 7 December 10.00am-12.30pm Repair Café Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Free monthly service organised by Eco Church and Minch Can. For further information contact canminch@gmail.com
Sunday, 8 December 6.30-9.30pm Christmas with the Swindon Opera Collective Holy Trinity Church, Amberley An evening of opera and choral classics. Wine, soft drinks and nibbles. Tickets £10 in advance from the link here or £12 on the door.
Monday, 9 December 10.30am-12.00noon Poems in the Porch Room. Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Welcomes all, but especially people who are living with memory problems. Contact Jo Smith on 01453 834714 for further information.
Monday, 9 December 12.30-2.00pm Poetry & Words (Minchinhampton Folk Club), Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. 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
Monday, 9 December 2.00-3.00pm Digihub Amberley Shop on the Common, Holy Trinity Church Help with getting online and using online services and Apps. More information from Rachel Postlethwaite rp@breakawaycom.com
Monday, 9 December 7.00-9.30pm Minchinhampton Parish Council Planning Committee. Trap House, West End. Members of the public wishing to join the meeting should email the clerk to confirm details. Email: clerk@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Tuesday, 10 December 10.00-12.00 noon Housing Officer at the Library Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. If you are Stroud District Council tenant and need information call in to speak with Mark Snelgrove.
Tuesday, 10 December 3.15-5.00pm Messy Church: Christingle Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Come along with friends and family to make your own and learn the story of Christingle. With Christmas crafts, song and worship, there’s something for everyone. All children must bring an adult.
Tuesday, 10 December 7.00-9.30pm Minchinhampton Parish Council Finance Committee. Trap House, West End. Members of the public wishing to join the meeting should email the clerk to confirm details. Email: clerk@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Thursday, 12 December 10.00am-12.00noon. Minchinhampton Probus: Rout on the Riviera (Speaker Paul Burnett) Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Meeting starts 10.30am. New members and guests welcome. Contact John Collinson john.ipp.uk@gmail.com
Thursday, 12 December 12.00noon-3.00pm Stroud Businesswomen’s Network Festive Lunch The Ship Inn, Brimscombe
Thursday, 12 December 12.00noon-3.30pm Minchinhampton Ladies Lunch Club: The History of the Cotswold Players (Speaker Patrick Howell) The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common. New members welcome but it is important to contact Biddy Hadfield before attending the lunch. bthadfield@btinternet.com
Thursday, 12 December 7.30-9.30pm Amberley Gardening Club Christmas Celebration Amberley Parish Rooms. Members only event. If you would like more information about winter talks, summer garden visits and lively WhatsApp group, please contact christo.p.bailey@outlook.com
Friday, 13 December 4.00-5.30pm Christmas Lights Switch-on and Children’s Event Box Village Hall
Friday, 13 December 6.00-9.00pm Woodfired Pizza in the Undercroft Market House, Minchinhampton. Bookings in advance would be useful (but not essential) – please contact: email: hello@midnightpizza.co.uk, tel 07800 742798 or click here
Friday, 13 December 6.30-9.00pm Christmas Box Bar Box Village Hall
Friday, 13 December 7.30-9.30pm Movie Night at the Cotswold Club: Dulcima Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Filmed in early 1970s in Minchinhampton – starring John Mills as a local farmer. Will finish with a small quiz movie related. Members free guests £1.00
Saturday, 14 December 10.00am-2.00pm Horsfall House Christmas Market Horsfall Hosue, Windmill Road, Minchinhampton A wonderful selection of beautiful handmade crafts, delicious food and drinks and seasonal treats.
Saturday, 14 December 10.30am-12.30pm A Morning of Nourishing Movement and Yoga Nidra with Emily Hewitt Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton Take some time out at this busy time of year to enjoy some gentle, nourishing stretches, mindful movement and seasonal refreshments. No experience necessary. £18.00. More information and bookings here:
Saturday, 14 December 7.15-10.00pm Wendy’s Cash Bingo Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. 7-15pm Book Sales, 7-45pm Eyes Down. Members and Guests are welcome (Guests must be signed in)
Saturday, 14 December 10.30am-2.00pm Pamper and Scamper Christmas Party Meet at the Crown, High Street, Minchinhampton for a walk across the commons. Then back for buffet lunch and dog quiz with prizes at midday. Tickets £15.00. What’s App Jess on 07908 096635 to grab your ticket.
Sunday, 15 December 7.45-10.30pm Arkie’s Quiz Night Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Teams of 4, £1.00 per person.
Monday, 16 December 7.00-9.30pm Minchinhampton Parish Council Full Council Meeting. The Baptist Church, Tetbury Street. Members of the public wishing to join the meeting should email the clerk to confirm details. Email: clerk@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk
Tuesday, 17 December 10.00-12.00 noon Housing Officer at the Library Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. If you are Stroud District Council tenant and need information call in to speak with Mark Snelgrove.
Tuesday, 17 December 2.30-4.00pm Cotteswold Naturalists: Class Act (Jazz Quartet & Seasonal refreshments Box Village Hall Contribution of £5 from visitors is requested. For more information contact cnfcmemberschipsec@outlook.com or on the website here.
Tuesday, 17 December 7.00-9.30pm Minch Book Club The Crown, High Street. Book of the month: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt. For further information contact: Rachel Montgomery at rachel@monty.one or 07715 303707
Tuesday, 17 December 7.30-9.30pm Box Gardening Club Box Village Hall For further information contact: BoxGarden@box-village.com
Wednesday, 18 December 10.30am-12.00noon. Social Book Club Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. “The Book you would give as a Gift” will be the topic for this month’s book discussion. This can be interpreted however you want.
Wednesday, 18 December Juggins’ Meat Draw Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton
Thursday, 19 December 10.30am-12.00noon Hampton Probus: Magic for the Christmas Social Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Members with guests by invitation. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
Thursday, 19 December 7.30-9.00pm English Wind Consort Concert: Gaudete Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton A special programme of 15th and 16th century music composed for the time of Advent and Christmas. Tickets £15.00 (Students £10.00, under 12s £5.00) online here.
Friday, 20 December 12.00noon Friday Lunch Club The Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. All welcome to a two-course hot lunch with coffee, or tea. Sign–up sheet at the back of the church to help with planning, and if you have particular dietary needs. For further information contact: Linda or Stephen Jarvis 884545.
Friday, 20 December 7.30-10.30pm John Kirkpatrick – Carolling and Crumpets Market House, Minchinhampton Accordion maestro John Kirkpatrick takes the listener through tunes celebrating Midwinter dance, songs in honour of food and seasonal merriment and an original song about the Nativity. Tickets are £15 and can be bought online here or from the Market Stores, Minchinhampton
Friday, 20 December 8.00-11.00pm Live Music at the Cotswold Club: Shed Cotswold Club, High Street. Members free, Guests £5.00
Sataurday, 21 December 3.00pm Community Carol Singing Amberley Shop on the Common, Holy Trinity Church, Amberley.
Saturday, 21 December 7.30-10.00pm Hark! Christmas with the Thames Head Singers Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton A Celebration of Christmas with carols for all to sing and enjoy.
Tickets are £15 and can be bought online here or Box Office number: 0333 666 3366 or from the Market Stores, Minchinhampton
Sunday, 22 December 5.30-6.30pm Candlelit Festival of Christmas Lessons and Carols Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton
Sunday, 22 December Christmas Bottle Draw Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton
Monday, 23 December 9.00am-6.30pm A visit to RSC Stratford upon Avon to see The Red Shoes with Ian Jarvis Coach £27, Stall ticket £39. Total £66. Contact bus@abbeyhall.info or telephone Ian (& Katie) Jarvis Tel: 01453 833131, 07403 899599 or 07802 357478.
Tuesday, 24 December 12.00noon Christmas Carols in the Undercroft Market House, Minchinhampton Supporting Minchinhampton Nkokoto Link Charity. A wonderful Community event!
Tuesday, 24 December 3.00-4.00pm Christmas Eve Crib Service Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton Come dressed as your favourite character from the Christmas story.
Friday, 27 December 7.30-9.30pm Movie Night at the Cotswold Club: Maverick Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Members free, guests £1.00
Saturday, 28 December 10.00am-12.30pm Community Litter Pick with a Festive Theme Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Returning to the library at about 12 noon for refreshments. Litter picking equipment will be provided.
Sunday, 29 December 10.30am-1.00pm MinchLife Walking and Wildlife Group For more information please contact karencolebourn@gmail.com.
Sunday, 29 December 7.45-10.30pm Arkie’s Quiz Night Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Teams of 4, £1.00 per person.
Tuesday, 31 December 8.00pm Sam Newman (Soul & Motown) at the Cotswold Club High Street, Minchinhampton. £10 for members, £15 for guests.
Thursday, 2 January 10.30am-12.00noon Hampton Probus: H Hook VC Rorke’s Drift Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Members with guests by invitation. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
As always, please do get in touch if you would like us to add anything to our newsletters or if you see any omissions or alterations. If you know of any newcomers to the town, please do tell them about MinchLife and this newsletter.
Anne and Janet
info@minchlife.com