| Hello everyone This month sees the production of “As you Like It” on Thursday, 10th July at Horsfall House. This is always a popular and happy evening so do get your picnics ready. Hopefully this warm weather will continue until then. Minch Players had a very successful series of plays “Close Encounters” at the Market House and Box Village Hall. Tickets were sold out so do hope as many of you as possible were able to see it. Richard Leach introduced the MinchLife committee to Jo Macaskie who has recently moved to Minchinhampton. She runs Miss Ivy Events so is bringing a great deal of expertise and help to us all as we organise the Fayre on Saturday, 13th September. Amongst other things she has introduced us to a Bubble Fairy and Face Painters and helped us with road signage. We are very grateful to Jo. Many of you will know Jess from Pamper and Scamper. She has a very successful dog training business, training dogs in fun and creative ways! She will be at the Fayre on Saturday, 13th September running classes for Best rescue, Golden oldie, Prettiest bitch, Handsome boy, Best Trick, Best puppy & Best dummy retrieval. Entries will be £2 per dog per class – registration on the day. Get practising! Former Surgery Site Minchinhampton Parish Council is pleased to announce that it has now completed the purchase of the former surgery site on Bell Lane, Minchinhampton. This important site, right in the heart of Minchinhampton, has been secured for the benefit of the whole community. By taking ownership, the Parish Council seeks to ensure the site remains available for community-focused use. The Council will now begin discussions with potential redevelopment partners, including Stroud District Council, Gloucestershire County Council, and other key stakeholders, to explore future possibilities for the site. The input of the local community will be important. We would encourage everyone to get involved and have their say in shaping the future of this space. Public meetings and consultations will be taking place in the coming months — details will be shared on parish noticeboards, our website and through our social media channels, so please keep a look out and come along. Together, we can ensure that this space serves the best interests of all in Minchinhampton Parish. Church Book on Sale – “Your Church newly Built” A fascinating account of life in a medieval community – 800 years ago. Written and researched by archaeologist Chiz Harvard. £20. Please contact David Thackeray at dthackray8@gmail.com. 01453 873262 or Mandy Jutsum mandyjutsum@btinternet.co.uk. 01453 882477. All royalties to the Church’s stained glass window project. Do you know about the Minchinhampton Patient Participation Group? Minchinhampton Patient Participation Group (PPG) was formed many years ago. Did you know that every NHS GP surgery in England has one? Also, that, as a patient, you are entitled to become a member? Pam Wright, a “native” of Minchinhampton, recently decided to find out more about it. She had visited the new surgery, on Cirencester Road, which was opened with much improved facilities and pleasant surroundings, and began to think about enquiring about the PPG. She joined Maggie Cornock (PPG Secretary) and EveJackman (PPG Chair) for a chat to find out more about it. Pam discovered that there was, from PPG members, a committee of volunteers who meet regularly to discuss issues related to patients and surgery staff interaction and new initiatives. Once a year there is an AGM to which all patients are invited. The Practice Manager and one of the GPs attend all committee meetings and keep the committee up to date with new initiatives and any issues which may arise – although few problems do – which is reflected in the “outstanding” rating of the practice by the CQC. These meetings also provide a chance for members of the committee to raise any issues or questions. Committee members have also been involved in surveys – the most recent being the experience, for patients, of the continuity of care. Pam was surprised, when talking to local people that few knew about the PPG (the surgery website has a section related to it if you would like to look for further information). She discovered that funding from donations and some fundraising events, over the years has enabled the PPG to donate extra equipment, on occasions, to the practice. Also, she learned more about the excellent volunteer drivers’ service offered under the PPG umbrella. A dedicated team of volunteer drivers and coordinators offer lifts, at 60p per mile, for Minchinhampton surgery patients, to attend medical appointments. Pam decided that she would like to be involved and, after a chat with Maggie and Eve, was invited to join the committee, which she has done – a welcome addition to the committee. Pam discovered that most of our committee members and volunteer drivers are in their 60s and 70s with a couple in their early 80s. Their experience is valued but a wider representation of all age groups would be beneficial to ensure that the views and concerns of younger patients are highlighted. The committee is hoping to arrange talks, on various medical topics of interest to patients in the future. These will be a chance to come along to learn more about the subject of the talk and the PPG. Once they are arranged, the date and venue will be notified locally and all patients are welcome to attend. Pam says “If you have read this and would like to be involved, either as a committee member or a volunteer driver for a few hours each week, please contact Eve or Maggie. Email Eve at – eve.jackman@btinternet.com. Email Maggie – maggie.maynot49@gmail.com. Dr Susie Weir As many of you will know Dr Susie Weir is leaving Minchinhampton surgery after 30 years of dedicated service. Pop in the surgery to leave a message for her in her Retirement book. To mark the occasion there is to be an informal tea and cake send-off at Horsfall House at 3pm on Thursday 10th July. Help a Hedgehog by Karen Ellis You may have seen recent requests on local social media requesting help as a result of finding hedgehogs down cattle-grids, seen out in the day, nests discovered etc. Often the response to these posts and the feedback I get by people is that they didn’t know there were hedgehogs around in Minchinhampton, let alone in their gardens so it’s a good time to do a little refresh! It’s good news – there is a reasonable number of hedgehogs in Minchinhampton often sniffing around in your garden when you’re tucked up in bed! They do need our help though as it’s a daily struggle for them, and without support and community awareness their numbers could quickly decline. They have two litters a year, one in late spring and one in Autumn, this is when the juveniles are especially vulnerable as they need to be large enough to survive winter hibernation. Despite purchasing lovely hedgehog houses in your garden they sometimes choose the most unsuitable places to nest. Nests have been found in Minchinhampton in plastic bin liners, piles of rubbish, bottom of compost heaps and under sheds and greenhouses. They are nocturnal animals so if you see one out in the day time it’s generally a sign it needs help (there are a few exceptions). Once a hedgehog nest is disturbed and there are babies/hoglets the mums defence is too often to run and sometimes abandon her babies. If you discover a nest, cover it back up immediately and leave it well alone. If you find an ill or injured hedgehog then, using gardening gloves, place it in a box and cover with some newspaper and cover the box with a blanket/cover and place in a quiet place and contact HHH. Take a look at our newly updated website here. Please call the Help a Hedgehog Hospital for advice – emergency number is 07867 974 525 email enquiries@helpahedgehog.org. So what can you do? Keep shallow bowls of fresh water out in your garden and make sure that if you have a pond or swimming pool there’s a way out (ramp, pile of stones etc). Assist with access between gardens by creating hedgehog highways – a gap the size of a CD between fences. Create a natural/wildlife area in your garden and avoid using slug pellets and insecticides. Put a bowl of meat flavour cat food, wet or dry, out at night, a feeding station is easy to make and stops neighbouring cats and foxes eating it. Check cattlegrids and other holes/areas where hedges could become trapped and be careful when having a tidy up that you could be throwing away a nesting hedgehog. Take extra caution when strimming/cutting long grass. We will be at Minchinhampton Country Fair so come and find out more information and help support this local charity by buying tickets for our amazing annual raffle. Minchinhampton Cubs have been busy learning about hedgehogs and are also trying to map where they have been seen. They are collating any sightings in Minchinhampton and will present their findings on a map that will be able to be viewed at the Help a Hedghog stand at the country fayre in September. Please email the road name of any hedgehog sightings to: minchcubscouts@gmail.com A note from the Friends of Tetbury Hospital The Friends of Tetbury Hospital would like to thank all those who supported the Tetbury Secret Gardens fundraiser on Sunday, 22nd June, for the new X-ray machine. It was an exciting day, the weather was kind to us, the gardens were glorious and the much-needed refreshments were appreciated. The estimated total raised was in the region of £9,000. News from Minchinhampton Community Library For those of you who are unable to visit the library during its usual hours, we are now offering WEEKLY Late Night Opening from 6.30-8.00pm, from Wednesday, 9th July until October. Hopefully those at work all day will be able to pop in and see what we have to offer. The Library Challenge will take place from Saturday, 12th July until Saturday, 13th September. This year we are again joining Gloucestershire County libraries who have created a new bespoke challenge. It will be open to all children as well as those starting school this September. Children can sign up for free at our community library as soon as it starts. This year the challenge is all about the Natural World. Throughout the challenge, library volunteers support children, helping them to explore a wide range of different types of books and enjoy a range of creative activities and events. There are lots of different interactive and fun challenges to complete and get free rewards along the way! The Library also holds several activities for both adults and children on a regular basis. During the school holidays extra events will take place, i.e. a free Craft Session for children aged 3+ on Thursday, 31st July at 2.00pm. Please check noticeboards, facebook and our website here for further details. May we say a big thank you to everyone who has so generously donated books to our library collection over recent months. These donations continue to be in very good condition, are recent releases helping to make our library a truly excellent community resource. Horsfall House Summer Walk On Sunday 8 June our community came together for a fundraising event that showcased the spirit and generosity of our local residents, visitors and supporters. The 10-mile walk that included rare access to Gatcombe Wood and Avening Court saw 270 enthusiastic participants and numerous canine companions make their way around our beautiful countryside. The event raised an impressive £8,000 that will help support those who are unable to meet the full cost of their care and to generate funds to continually improve our facilities. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the 30 volunteers and staff who provided a friendly welcome for our walkers and helped the day run smoothly; to our refreshments team at Avening Social Club who sold out of bacon butties, to the numerous individuals, organisations and businesses that provided route access, fundraising support, food, premises and a wall to hang our banners, and a big ‘shout out’ to our town crier, Tony Evans, for kickstarting the event. The dedication and support from everyone involved was truly inspiring, and we are grateful for the brilliant turnout. Your contributions will make a significant impact, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to support our community. SVV Tour de France Lynch On Sunday, 20th July 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 The Catch Academy Is running during the School Holidays at Minchinhampton Community Hub, and are taking bookings for July 24th & 25th, July 29th, 30th & 31st. More dates to be added soon. For further information please contact Steve Perkins on 07925 930260 or email thecatchacademy@gmail.com The Crown, High Street, Minchinhampton Delicious seasonal food with a lively atmosphere. The Crown has remained a local favourite as the place to eat, drink and celebrate. The charming courtyard is now open – the perfect spot to soak up the sunshine. Summer set menu from Tuesday, 1st July – Friday, 29th August – Monday-Friday (excluding August Bank Holiday) 2 course £18, 3 courses £22. Steak night is back from Thursday, 3rd July – every Thursday (other than the last Thursday due to quiz night). Locals night Wednesday, 2nd July Quiz night Thursday, 31st July 7.30pm Showing all Wimbledon matches until Sunday, 13th July Showing Women’s Euro 2025 from 2nd July-27th July As part of our Beer and Cider festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend we are hosting open mic sessions from 6.00-7.00pm on Saturday, 23rd and Sunday, 24th August. Please contact us on crownminchinhampton@youngs.co.uk FAO Fynn. Burleigh Court Hotel A 4-star boutique Manor House hotel and restaurant sent in 4 acres of gardens. Tuesday 8th July 9.30 am – 10.30 am Relax and Restore physio class and then weekly. 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. Suitable for all fitness levels, the session is conducted on mats with soft background music. Price per person/class £12. Friday, 11th July. 10am – 2.30 pm. Wild Food Foraging Experience. £85 including lunch. Learn about the various wild mushrooms, berries, fragrant herbs and edible flowers. Then enjoy a delicious plate of lunch. Sunday, 27th July. 12.30 – 3.30pm. Sunday Jazz lunches on the patio. Booking and more info https://burleighcourtcotswolds.co.uk or telephone 01453 883804. The Ragged Cot, Cirencester Road A beautiful boutique country inn with a history spanning over 300 years. Take away collection Monday to Saturday and Delivery Wednesday to Saturday 5.30 pm – 9pm. Live music Fridays on the terrace between 7pm – 9.30 pm Friday 4th July. Os Grilos. Brazilian Bossa Novas, up tempo sambas, French and Spanish tunes and pop songs of 60s, 70s and 80s. Friday 11th July. Gilmore n Jaz. Friday 18th July. Bakelite Boys. From the Stroud valley playing the best known songs of all times. Friday 25th July. Cygnet Duo. Diane Arthurs – vocals/sax and Emma Breese – keyboard. Sophisticated jazz, swing and blues. Henry’s Bakehouse Cafe, High Street, Minchinhampton Our local cafe goes from strength to strength and has now won “Winner of Foodie Awards 2025”. Congratulations Henry and team. Also now open at Woodchester Mansion. Culinary Di Amalfi, High Street, Minchinhampton Reservations/Takeaway. 01453 882655. Delicious breakfasts, cakes and light lunches with Italian specials. Pre-ordered pizzas available to take away. Closed Sunday. 01453 882655. Amberley Shop and cafe An award-winning community shop and cafe run by the community. Open 8.00am to 4.00pm every day – Sundays shop only 8.00-10.00am. And shop and cafe open 11.30am to 4.00pm. Salt House Bakery every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am. The Long Table Brimscombe The Long Table is open Tuesday – Saturday serving up coffee and cakes along with seasonal pay as you can meals. No bookings accepted. Thursdays are Family Night at the Mill 5.00 – 6.00pm. Tasty family friendly food and children’s entertainment. Kitchen and bar open from 5.00 – 9.00pm. Friday night BBQs. 6.00pm – 8.00pm. Bar till late. Join us every Friday through the summer for a relaxed evening of tasty BBQ favourites the whole family will love. Tuesday, 1st July 5.00pm – Thursday, 31st July 6.00pm. The Sanctuary Series. A new programme of talks, sparking conversations that will explore the most pressing issues of our time. For dates, timings and tickets go to longtablestroud.com. Friday, 11th July. 6.00pm – 9.00pm. Steve Ferbrache Saturday, 12th July 6.00 – 10.00pm. Sanctum: Jack Cooper and Tara Cunningham This is an intimate gig with limited spaces. Book tickets on the website. Friday, 18th July 7.30 – 10.00pm. Some Voices. Anthems for a Changing World More info here. Dates for your diaries Advance notice of a trip to see “Fiddler on the Roof” Wednesday, 10th December at 2.30pm – Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham. Tickets cost £45 for Nailsworth Society members and £47 for non-members. Deadline for booking is Thursday 31st July. Transport will be arranged at a small cost with pick up points including the Scout Hut in Dr Browns Road. For further information and to book please contact Susan Staniforth at susanstaniforth@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07891 436917. August Bank Holiday – first ever Beer and Cider Festival at the Crown! A weekend filled with amazing brews, refreshing ciders, live music and good vibes. Thursday 7th August – Monday 18th August. Giffords Circus in Minchinhampton. Tickets available here. Thursday 7th August. Coach trip to Kew Gardens, Richmond with Ian and Katie Jarvis. Coach £32. Entrance £19. Phone 01453 833131. Saturday 9th August. Holy Trinity Minchinhampton Fete. 9.30 – 1pm. Thursday 14th August. Cantemus Chamber of Choir Concert. Holy Trinity Minchinhampton 7.30 pm. Saturday 6th September – Minchinhampton Garden Club Annual Show. Please see the schedule attached here Sunday 7th September. Box Village Show Saturday 13th September – Minchinhampton Fayre during the day and a concert by Wildsong Acapellies choir in the Church in the evening. Saturday 28th September. Nkokoto Link Barn Dance, Box Village Hall. £15 including supper. Tickets available by email from Nkokoto@yahoo.co.uk. Further Afield The National Trust is announcing Friday evening opening at their site at Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park, from 13th June to 25th July. The site will be open until 8.00pm each Friday through this period with the café open until 7.30pm, a three-hour increase to normal times for hot food, allowing visitors to enjoy the green space at Woodchester Park for longer. Take a deep breath and wind down from a busy week, with drinks, food and activities on offer until later in the evening. With the gentle backdrop of bird song into dusk, it’s the perfect opportunity to settle into a relaxing weekend. Entry is free – just pay for parking or scan your National Trust membership ticket. Cotswold Playhouse Aylmers Circus – Dancing Queen: Friday, 4th – Sunday, 6th July seven performances – times vary. Tickets £22 (£16 children) Circus returns to the playhouse with a disco-inspired celebration blending dazzling acrobatics, hilarious clowning and an explosion of sequins in a high-energy escape for the whole family. Sense and Sensibility: Friday, 18th July, 7.30pm Tickets £16. Heroes, heartbreak and debonair villains, all topped off with a dashing duel, will remind you why Austen was a master of her craft. Renowned theatre troupe DOTS make this comedy of manners a show not to be missed. Friday Film Night – Big Eyes: Friday 25th July, 7.30pm Tickets £8. Based on the true story of Walter Keane who was one of the most successful painters of the 1950s and early 1960s. More information and bookings here or Box Office 0333 666 3366 Barn Theatre, Cirencester Friends the Musical. 14th July – 23rd August A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud musical, packed with songs, sass, and spot-on impressions — it’s the ultimate feel-good night out. Cinema – 20th July. Slade in Flame. 1.30pm 20th – 27th July. Mission impossible – the final reckoning. 20th July. The Salt Path 27th July. The Salt Path with subtitles. 27th July. Lilo and Stitch Amateur Theatre at the Barn. 2nd – 5th July. Jekyll and Hyde the Musical. More information from: Box office: 01285 648255 or boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 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. Tuesday, 1st July 2.30-4.30pm Afternoon Fellowship Group Summer Garden Party 6 Ollney Road, Minchinhampton For further details please contact Sue Fairley 01453 873136. Tuesday, 1st July 7.45-8.30pm MinchCan AGM Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. For more information please contact canminch@gmail.com Wednesday, 2nd July 2.30-4.30pm Minchinhampton Women’s Institute: History of Medicine Coronation Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road, Minchinhampton You are welcome to attend some of our meetings as a visitor before joining. For further information please contact Joy Burrows at joyburr005@gmail.com Thursday, 3rd July 10.30-12.00noon Hampton Probus: Gloucestershire Railways Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Members with guests by invitation. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk Friday, 4th July 10.00am-12.30pm Free Digital Support: Personalised 1-2-1 Appointments with Digi-champion Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Book your space in advance by calling 01453 885497, email secretary@mclt.org.uk, or call into the library during opening hours. Friday, 4th July 6.30-9.00pm Box Bar Box Village Hall An enjoyable social hub for the village. Saturday, 5th July 9.00am – Sunday, 6th July 12.00noon. Charcoal Making in the Woods Voltaires Wood, Minchinhampton. A two-day course on the traditional craft of charcoal burning using a ring kiln. Price: £125 per person (course only). Bookings and more information online here. Saturday, 5th July 10.00am -12.00noon Coffee Morning Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church Minchinhampton. All welcome. If you require a lift please call 01453 88900 Saturday, 5th July 10.00am-12.00noon Repair Café Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Free monthly service organised by Eco Church and Minch Can. For further information contact canminch@gmail.com Saturday, 5th July 12.00noon-4.00pm Summer Sizzle Brimscombe C of E Primary School Fun for all the family – Music, Inflatables, Face painting, Games, Tombola, Refreshments etc Free Entry Sunday, 6th July 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. Monday, 7th July Amberley Gardening Club: Visit to High Glanau Manor & Greenfields near Chepstow Guests are welcome to come along. For further details please contact christo.p.bailey@outlook.com Monday, 7th July 7.00-9.30pm Minchinhampton Parish Council Planning Committee. The 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, 8th July 10.15am-12.15pm Scrabble Group Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Free event. Just come along, newcomers welcome. Wednesday, 9th July 2.30-4.00pm Just Sing Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. A new social singing group, newcomers welcome. For further information contact David 07557 640687. Wednesday, 9th July 6.30-8.00pm Late Night Opening Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road (This will be held weekly until October) Browse the new books and see what the library can offer. Refreshments. Thursday, 10th July 9.15am-3.30pm Coach Trip to Newbury Town Centre with Highclere Castle and Gardens with Ian Jarvis Coach £27 and Entrance £21 Total £48. Tel: 01453 833131 or 07403 899599/ 07802 357478 Thursday, 10th July 10.00am-12.00noon. Minchinhampton Probus: Arthur Ball “Birds,Tiger and Taj” Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Meeting starts 10.30am. New members and guests welcome. For further information please contact Steve Hoskin on 07511 324088. Thursday, 10th July 3.00-4.30pm Tea Party to mark Dr Susie Weir’s Retirement Horsfall House, Windmill Road. To mark the occasion of 30 years of dedicated service. Thursday, 10th July 7.00-9.30pm Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” by Festival Players Horsfall House, Windmill Road. Gates open 6.00pm Open air performance, please bring your own seating and picnics. (No indoor alternative in the event of bad weather) Tickets in advance: Adult: £16, Concessions (Over 60s & Under 16s): £15. 10% discount for parties of 10 or more. Tickets may be purchased online here or by calling 01209 312505 (Monday – Friday, 10am – 3pm). Friday, 11th July 5.00-9.00pm 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 Saturday, 12th July 10.30-11.30am Get Creative Drop In Writing Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Free event. For children (to be accompanied by an adult). Sunday, 13th July 7.45-10.00pm Arkie’s Quiz Night Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Teams of 4, £1.00 per person. Monday, 14th July 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, 14th July 12.30-2.00pm Poetry & Words (Minchinhampton Folk Club), Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. This meeting is subsidised by the Folk Club so there will be no entry charge but please support the Cotswold Club by using the coffee machine or the bar for drinks. Monday, 14th July 7.00-9.30pm Minchinhampton Parish Council Finance Committee. The 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 Monday, 14th July 7.00-9.30pm Minchinhampton Inn Walk Meet at Bell Lane car park. Gary Atkinson is leading a short 1-1.5 hour walk around the old inns in the town area, finishing at the Cotswold Club for drinks. No booking required, but friends payment to Nailsworth History Group on the day. (Gary is planning to provide dates for more detailed talks later in the year). Tuesday, 15th July 3.15-4.45pm Messy Church Summer Olympics Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton Bring the whole family for a fun filled afternoon. A hot meal, tea, coffee and soft drink provided. All children must bring an adult! Tuesday, 15th July 7.30-9.30pm Minch Book Club The Crown, High Street. Book of the month The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez. For further information please contact: Rachel Montgomery at rachel@monty.one or 07715 303707 Wednesday, 16th July 10.30am-12.00noon. Social Book Club Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. A book by the author Henry James or the book “The Master” by Coln Tobin is the topic for this month’s book discussion. This can be interpreted however you want. Thursday, 17th July 10.30am-12.00noon Hampton Probus: Ocean Liners Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Members with guests by invitation. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk Friday, 18th July 10.00am-12.30pm Free Digital Support: Personalised 1-2-1 Appointments with Digi-champion Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Book your space in advance by calling 01453 885497, email secretary@mclt.org.uk, or call into the library during opening hours Friday, 18th July 12.00noon-2.30pm Friday Lunch 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. Donations accepted on the day. For further information contact: Linda or Stephen Jarvis 884545. Friday, 18th July 6.30-9.30pm Cotswold Sessions Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Trad folk tunes and songs. All welcome to play or watch. Friday, 18th July 6.30-9.00pm Box Bar Box Village Hall An enjoyable social hub for the village. Friday, 18th July 7.15-10.00pm Wendy’s Cash Bingo Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Book Sales 7:15pm, Eyes Down 7:30pm Members and Guests are welcome (Guests must be signed in) Saturday, 19th July 10.30-11.30am Get Creative Drop In Writing Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Free event. For children (to be accompanied by an adult). Sunday, 20th July from 9.00am SW Tour de France Lynch 55 mile circuit with stop in Minchinhampton. More information and Registration available at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tour-de-france-lynch-2025-registration Monday, 21st July 7.30-9.30pm Minchinhampton Gardening Club: No Plot, No Problem Minchinhampton School Hall. Speaker: Philip Aubrey. All welcome to attend. For further information please contact: John Goodwin at johngoodwin99@outlook.com Members: Free, Guests: £3.00 Wednesday, 23rd July 2.30-4.00pm Just Sing Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. A new social singing group, newcomers welcome. For further information contact David 07557 640687. Friday, 25th July 9.00am – Saturday, 26th July 12.00noon Charcoal Making in the Woods Voltaires Wood, Minchinhampton. A two-day course on the traditional craft of charcoal burning using a ring kiln. Price: £125 per person (course only). Bookings and more information online here. Friday, 25th July 5.00-9.00pm 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 Saturday 26th July – Sunday, 27th July Gatcombe Food Festival Gatcombe Park, Minchinhampton. 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 here. Saturday, 26th July 10.00am-12.00noon Community Litter Pick Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Litter picking equipment will be provided. Saturday, 26th July 10.30-11.30am Get Creative Drop In Writing Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Free event. For children (to be accompanied by an adult). Saturday, 26th July 10.00am-1,00pm Churchyard Tidy Up Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton Tasks to suit every age and level of energy, mobility, or strength. Refreshments will be provided late morning. Please bring your own tools if possible. Sunday, 27th July 10.30am-1.00pm Minchinhampton Walking and Wildlife Group Swells Hill, Butterflies. Meet at the Reservoir park. Please contact karencolebourn@gmail.com for further details. Sunday, 27th July 2.30-4.00pm Stained Glass Windows Tour Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton Take a tour of the windows and hear about their fascinating history and the stories behind the images. No charge, but donations welcome. Sunday, 27th July 7.45-10.00pm Arkie’s Quiz Night Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Teams of 4, £1.00 per person. Monday, 28th July 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 Thursday, 31st July 9.30-11.00am Stroud Businesswomen’s Network Meeting Minchinhampton New Golf Course, off Hampton Hill. Non-members who would like a free introductory meeting please email enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk Thursday, 31st July 2.00-4.00pm Summer Craft Session for children aged 3+ Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. No bookings required, free event. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Thursday, 31st July 8.00-10.00pm Amberley Quiz Night Amberley Inn £2.00 entry. Booking advisable. Tel 01453 872565 Saturday, 2nd August 10.00am -12.00noon Coffee Morning Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church Minchinhampton. All welcome. If you require a lift please call 01453 88900 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 |
