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MinchLife Newsletter – 1st June 2026

Hello everyone,
 
There are several organised walks for charity taking place in June – hopefully it will be a bit cooler by then.  All the details are under ‘Events’ but significantly Horsfall’s annual walk is on Sunday, 7th June and is so popular as along the route walkers can enjoy Gatcombe Woods and Avening Court.  Longfield Hospice also have two walks:  on Saturday, 6th (Amberley Wine Walk) and Saturday, 13th June. (Walk for Longfield and Summer Fete).   MinchLife have their bi-annual Open Gardens on Sunday, 28th June.  Do please support this as, apart from the pleasure of seeing a wide variety of local gardens, proceeds will go towards the 2027 Country Fayre.
 
Minchinhampton Cows and Horses on the Common
Very sadly, within 10 days of the cattle coming out to join us on the Commons, there have been two collisions with cars, one resulting in the death of a young cow and the second in a very bruised Highland. In both cases, the cars were severely damaged if not completely written off.  If you want to avoid a similar disaster, please drive at 25mph or less at night and concentrate fully on the road ahead. This is indeed very slow but it really does pay off.  At 40mph there is no hope for the cow that steps out in front of you and none for your car either. The authorities are refusing to alter the speed limit so it is up to us to slow ourselves down regardless of the speed limit.   Please – if you want our commons to remain beautiful – slow down. 
 
If you have any concerns about any of our local cows or horses, please contact the local Hayward, Mark Dawkins on 01453 762054 or 07973 726772.
 
Minchinhampton in Bloom – do join in with a display!
Open to residents and businesses within the conservation area, floral displays are judged in June, July and August. There is still time to enhance your doorsteps, window sills or add a hanging basket or two. Prizes are awarded at the Minchinhampton Flower and Produce Show on Saturday, 5th September. The conservation area is the oldest part of town, as far as Stuart Court, Tetbury St and Friday St up to the allotments, first part of Well Hill and West End up to Dr Brown’s Road. We are looking forward to seeing your displays!
 
Minchinhampton Parish Council are looking for an Assistant Clerk (21 hrs) and a Finance Administrator (6 hrs).  Closing date for applications is 5th June.  More details from clerk@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk.
 
The Cotswold Club is running a Crowd Funding initiative to support the cost of renewing the flat roof over the main bar. It is well over 30 years since it was last done, and the passage of time means that replacement is unavoidable. The offer is being promoted as a benefit of membership, with interest around 8% pa., (subject to terms and conditions) Anyone who would like to contribute and who is not a current member should contact the secretary, or maybe call in and see what the Club, celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, has to offer.  There is always a lot going on at the club, to suit people with varied interests – see below, and check their website here, or facebook page for more events in June.
 
Recycling Empty Medicine Blister packs
Launches at Minchinhampton Community Library on Tuesday, 2nd June.  Blister packs cannot go in home recycling collections but can still be recycled.  They’re made up of plastic and other materials, and plastic packaging in the UK accounts for nearly 70% of our plastic waste, so it’s worth doing.  Unfortunately partly used blister packs or other medicine packaging are not acceptable.
 
Minchinhampton Branch of Royal British Legion
At the meeting on 15th April we welcomed 2 visitors who have since joined the Legion.  We also welcomed two other recent joiners to their first meeting.  It is encouraging to see the increase in membership.  However, to ensure its long-term future, it is important that we continue to attract more members who are willing to take an active part in running the Branch.  If we are unable to fill the required roles, the Branch will cease to exist and we will not be allowed to parade the Branch Standard.  Membership is open to everyone and not confined to military personnel. The Branch website is in the process of being updated and includes the Minutes of our meetings.   For further information please contact Roger Sims on 07807 278004.
 
Hope Cafe in Avening
This month it is Tuesday, 16th June 10.00 – 11.00am. For all chronic pain/symptom sufferers. Run by physio Cas BW and retired GP Anne Marie Marlow.   079004 72999.
 
A new Walking class using poles – The Nordic Walking Tortoise Club
King George V Playing Field, Nailsworth.  Every Thursday at 1.00pm-2.00pm.  A great session for anyone who would like to work on a better and safer walking style with attention to balance, stability and coordination.  Using Nordic Walking poles and technique to get you moving safely.  First session FREE then either £5 or £7 per session depending on what you can afford no questions asked.  Poles provided.  Tel 07546 110771 or email evecoombs@outlook.com
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Amberley Shop and Café,  Holy Trinity Church, Amberley
Saturday, 13th June.  9.00-10.00am  Barista Training Coffee Morning.  If you can spare 2.5 hrs per week, come along and meet the team to find out more about becoming involved
Saturday, 20th June. 12.00noon – 4.00pm. Amberfest. Join us to celebrate our anniversary and all that is Amberley. Cream teas, Barbecue, etc.
https://www.amberleyshopandcafe.co.uk   01453 616061
 
Amberley Inn, Culver Hill
Thursday,  25th June 7.30-10.00pm  Amberley Inn Quiz Night  £2.00 per person
Bookings and more information online here or tel 01453 872565 or email enquiries@theamberleyinn.co.uk

Burleigh Court Hotel, The Roundabouts, Brimscombe
Wood-fire dining is back on Friday and Saturday evenings. Gather by the fireside.
Sunday, 21st June 1.00 – 3.00pm. Sunday Jazz Lunch. Utrillo will be playing with grand piano and bass.
More details about these and a 3 night residential retreat for women and a two-night wellness escape here or telephone 01453 883804
 
The Crown Inn, High Street, Minchinhampton
Monday, 1st June – Friday 31st July. 11.00am – 10.30pm. Summer Spritz Season.
Wednesday, 3rd June 6.00–9.00pm. Locals’ night.
Thursday, 25th June 7.30pm – 11.00pm. Monthly Quiz Night.
FIFA World Cub 2026 9.00-11.00pm.  All matches will be shown. Starting 17th June England v. Croatia and continuing on 23rd June, 27th June and 28th June.
Monday, 29th June – Sunday 12th July. 11.00am – 10.30pm. Wimbledon at the Crown.
Bookings and more information online here or telephone 01453 608010
 
The Long Table and Brimscombe Mill
The Long Table:
Thursday, 4th June. 7.30-10.30pm Sanctum/FFFinos + Jow.
Friday, 5th June 6.00-8.00pm. Steve Ferbrache. Resident musician.  Summer barbecue.
Friday, 12th June 6.00-8.00pm. Chalford Community Choir and Orchestra.
Thursday, 18th June. 7.30-10.30 pm. Tummyache + Philippe Nash +Takeda.   An intimate gig with limited spaces.
Friday, 19th June 6.00-10.00pm. Midsummer Feast. A celebration of food, music and song!
Saturday, 20th June. 11.00am-1.00pm. Mini Makers Market. To book a table contact nancy@thelongtableonline.com.
Friday, 26th June 6.00-8.00pm. Natalie Holmes.  Local singer/songwriter.
Saturday, 27th June. 7.30pm – 10.00pm.  The Caw Presents:  The space between us. An intimate gig with limited spaces.
For more information and tickets check the Long Table website here.
 
Brimscombe Mill
Tuesday, 2nd June. 10.30-11.30am.  Kids Stuff Messy Play
Thursday, 11th June 7.00pm–9.00pm. Yellow Lighted Bookshop Sanctuary Talk. Natalie Haynes – “No friend to this house.”
Friday, 12th June 10.30am-1.30pm. Brimscombe Mill Tour. Join Will Mansell, founder of the Grace Network to learn about shared resources, practical support and social change.
Saturday, 13th June 9.00am–5.00pm. Back to Back Challenge. Watch a sheep sheared and teams spin the fleece into yarn to be hand-knitted into a jumper live, trying to be the fastest in the world!
Tuesday, 16th June. 10.30-11.30am. Kids Stuff Messy Play
Thursday, 25th June. 7.00–9.00pm. Sanctuary Talk: The History of Brimscombe Mill. Sharon Mansell.
For more information and tickets check the Brimscombe Mill website here.
   Further Afield  
Saturday, 20th June – Highnam Open Gardens, 11.00am–5.00pm in aid of Cobalt Medical Charity.  Visitors can enjoy access to a variety of beautiful local gardens throughout the village.  Advance tickets: £4.50.  Tickets on the day: £6.00.  For more information or to book go online here. 
 
Saturday, 27th June – Choral and instrumental masterpieces from Renaissance Venice at Cirencester Parish Church.  Cantores Chamber Choir directed by Simon Harper joins forces with the celebrated early music ensemble His Majesty’s Sagbutts and Cornetts for an evening of Venetian ‘Superexcellence’. Rich voices and brilliant brass combine to recreate the opulent sound world of St Mark’s Basilica, promising a dazzling celebration of Venetian musical grandeur not to be missed.  Tickets £20 (U18s & Students £5)  Book online here or buy in person at the Cirencester Local Information Centre, Bingham House, Market Place, Cirencester.  
 
The Barn Theatre, Cirencester
Monday, 15th June – Monday, 22nd August.  Million Dollar Quartet.  A musical, inspired by Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. They entered a recording studio in 1956 and made rock’n’roll history.
More information and Bookings here or Box Office 01285 648255. 
 
Cotswold Playhouse, Stroud
Tuesday, 16th to Saturday, 20th June 7.30pm.  Tickets £16.  As you Like it.   Shakespeare’s romantic comedy of disguise and desire.  
Friday, 26th to Sunday, 28th June (times vary)  Tickets £21 (£15 under 16) Aylmer’s Circus.  Back for a third year, Aylmer’s Circus returns with a brand-new spectacle – Making a Scene.  Children under 2 are permitted to sit on a parent/guardian’s lap.  Children aged 2 or over must have a ticket for their own seat.
Bookings and more information here or Box Office 0333 666 3366 
  For your diaries  
Saturday, 4th July 11.00am–3.00pm.   Longfield Run the Rainbow. Frampton Court Estate.
Saturday, 4th July 2.00–4.00pm.  Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Stroud Area Wind Orchestra Egypt Mill, Nailsworth. Free event.  Music includes some of the band’s favourite repertoire from the last ten years.
Sunday, 5th July. 12.00noon-4.00pm. Summer Fair at Brimscombe School.
Sunday, 5th July.  2.30-5.00pm. Amberley Inn Scrufts Dog Show.
Thursday, 9th July.  9.00am – 5.00pm.  Trip to RHS Flower Show at Badminton with Ian and Katie Jarvis.
Thursday, 9th July.  7.00pm. Shakespeare’s “Comedy of Errors at Horsfall House.
Saturday, 11th July. 7.30–10.00pm. Call my Bluff Wine Tasting evening, Box Village Hall, in aid of Alzheimer’s Research.
Wednesday, 22nd – Sunday 26th July. Tequila Circus, Hampton Fields, Minchinhampton.
Tuesday, 28th July. 7.00-10.00pm. Theatre in the Garden:  Sherlock Holmes, The Bear of Rodborough.  
  Events
For further information of these events and details on how to book, please go to our website here.   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. 
 
Monday, 1st June 8.00-10.00pm  Pints and Perspectives  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  A friendly discussion exploring life’s big questions – this month ‘Fully Human, What are we here for?’.  All welcome.
 
Tuesday, 2nd June  2.30-4.30pm  Afternoon Fellowship Group – Mission!  My Life with the Lord (Philippa Chalkley)  Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton  All welcome.  More information from Sue Fairley on 01453 873139
 
Wednesday, 3rd June 2.30-4.30pm  Minchinhampton Women’s Institute: Kiftsgate Court Gardens  Coronation Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road, Minchinhampton For more information, contact Sandy (President) emery31@btinternet.com, Christina ( Secretary) gooch764@btinternet.com or Joy (Minch Life liaison rep) joyburr005@gmail.com
 
Thursday, 4th June 10.30am-12.00noon  Hampton Probus: Strange Tales  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
 
Thursday, 4th June  7.00-9.00pm  Bereavement Journey Course  (first session).  Presented jointly by Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton, and Minchinhampton Baptist Church (MBC).  Details for registration were in last month’s newsletter or can be found here.
 
Friday, 5th June 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, 5th June 6.45-9.00pm  Cotswold Sessions  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  Friendly folk tune and song session.  For all abilities.
 
Friday, 5th June  6.30-9.00pm  Box Bar  Box Village Hall  An enjoyable social hub for the village.
 
Saturday, 6th – Sunday, 14th June – Big Green Week – Click here for more information on what is going on in our area.
 
Saturday, 6th June 10.00am-12.00noon Repair Café – (Including Textile Repairs Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road.   Free monthly service organised by Eco Church and Minch Can.  For further information contact canminch@gmail.com
 
Saturday, 6th June  10.00am -12.00noon  Coffee Morning  Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church Minchinhampton.  All welcome.  If you require a lift please call 01453 889004
 
Saturday, 6th June  2.30-5.00pm  Amberley Wine Walk (in aid of Longfield Community Hospice) Stroll between a selection of private gardens, each with its own European theme.  There are two routes one in Amberley Village, and the other from Houndscroft both starting from Amberley Parish Rooms and ending at the Amberley Inn.  £20 per person (includes 4 glasses wine)  More information and bookings here
 
Saturday, 6th June 7.30-9.30pm  “Choir by Candlelight” – Minchinhampton Community Choir Concert  Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton  Free Entry.
 
Sunday, 7th June  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, 7th June 9.30am-4.00pm  Horsfall House Charity Walk  A 10-mile route with rare public access to Gatcombe Park Woods and the historic Avening Court,  The walk begins with check-in at Minchinhampton Community Library from 9.30am until 1.00pm. Toilets, drink stations and refreshments available along the route.  We will have a shuttle bus service on standby for anyone requiring transport from check-in at Minchinhampton Library to Avening Court, and back via Avening Social Club.  For anyone preferring a shorter walk, there is an alternative return route after Avening Court.  Advance registration here.

Monday, 8th June 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, 8th June 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, 8th June 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,  9th June 10.15am-12.15pm  Scrabble Group  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road  Newcomers welcome.
 
Wednesday, 10th June  Amberley Gardening Club:  Visit to Cadenham Manor and Charlton Down House  Guests welcome.  For further information please contact christo.p.baley@outlook.com
 
Wednesday, 10th June  2.30-4.00pm  Just Sing!  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road  For those who enjoy singing but do not wish to join a choir.  Newcomers welcome.  For more information call David on 07557 640687
 
Thursday, 11th June  10.00am-12.00noon.  Minchinhampton Probus: The Cuban Missile Crisis (speaker Dr Tim Brain)  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, 11th June  7.23-10.45pm  Poker Night  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton   One table of dealers choice.  £30 max chips.  1 buy in.  Keith Allen will be hosting and in his words ‘keeping it friendly’
 
Friday, 12th June  7.30-9.00pm Be our Guest”  Stuart Singers Summer Concert  Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton  With numbers from The Greatest Showman, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Jesus Christ Superstar.  Tickets £15.00 available from Market Stores, Minchinhampton or online at www.stuartsingers.com.  Proceeds from this summer’s concerts will go to Mindsong and Mindset.
 
Saturday, 13th June 10.00am-12.00noon  Churches Count on Nature  Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton  Explore Minchinhampton churchyard wildlife. All ages welcome. 
 
Saturday, 13th June  10.00am-4.00pm   Walk 4 Longfield and Summer Fete  Longfield Community Hospice, Burleigh Lane.   Walk 1k Junior, 5k or 10k across the commons or join us at the summer fete for food, drinks, artisan stalls, games and live music as the walkers set off and return.  More information and Registration here
 
Saturday, 13th June  2.30-8.30pm  Hill House Summer Jamboree  Hill House, Amberley   Folk dance and music from around the world.  Palestinian food and flatbread, garden trail, raffle and a ceilidh to end with.  Tickets £15, Food £10. More information and bookings here
 
Saturday, 13th June  4.00-6.00pm  “Be our Guest”  Stuart Singers Summer Concert  Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton  With numbers from The Greatest Showman, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Jesus Christ Superstar.  Tickets £15.00 (under 16s free Saturday pm) available from Market Stores, Minchinhampton or online at www.stuartsingers.com.  Proceeds from this summer’s concerts will go to Mindsong and Mindset.
 
Sunday, 14th June  4.00-6.30pm  Rain and Shine Theatre Company present “The Pickwick Papers” by Charles Dickens  Manor House, Amberley  Open air summer theatre, bring your own picnic and seating.  Gates open 2.30pm    Tickets:  £18 (adult), Child £8.00 (5-15 yrs) online here   or call 03306 600541. Profits to the Stroud Women’s Refuge.  
 
Sunday, 14th June  7.45-10.00pm  Arkie’s Quiz Night  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  £4.00 per team of four.
 
Tuesday, 16th June  10.00am-12.00noon  Flower Guild Coffee Morning  Longridge, Cirencester Road, Minchinhampton  by kind permission of Jane Cromer- Hawke.  Coffee, cake and stalls. All welcome.  £2.00 entrance plus £3 for tea/coffee and cake.  Please park on the Common by the church. Longridge is on the north side of the Cirencester Road, a short walk from the church, across the Common. Disabled parking only at the house. 
 
Tuesday, 16th June  7.30-9.30pm  Minch Book Club The Crown, High Street.  Book for discussion:  “The Bookclub for troublesome women” by Marie Bostwick  For further information please contact:  Rachel Montgomery at rachel@monty.one  or 07715 303707
 
Wednesday, 17th June  8.50am-5.00pm  Coach Trip with Ian & Katie Jarvis to the Newt, Somerset  Private garden tour, group lunch, cyder tour and tasting.  Coach £30, The Newt’s full “Flowering package” £90 – Total £120 per person   Contact:  Ian (& Katie) Jarvis 01453 833131, Mobile: 07403 899599, Mobile: 07802 357478
 
Wednesday, 17th June  10.30am-12.00noon.  Social Book Club  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road.  This month’s topic will be The Garden or Gardening.
 
Thursday, 18th June  10.30am-12.00noon  Hampton Probus: Battle of Trafalgar  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
 
Thursday, 18th June  12.00-3.30pm  Minchinhampton Ladies Lunch Club: “The Unlikeliest General: Leading change in a time of Testosterone”  (Brigadier-General Loree Sutton)  The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common.  New members welcome but it is important to contact Sandy Emery before attending the lunch. emery31@btinternet.com
 
Thursday, 18th June  6.30-9.30pm  Amberley and Box Gardening Club:  Garden Safari  Members only.  For details of membership please contact Amberley Gardening Club – christo.p.bailey@outlook.com and Box Gardening Club –  Boxgarden@box-village.com
 
Thursday, 18th June  7.00-9.30pm  The Ricardos of Gatcombe Park Market House, Minchinhampton  126 years of the life of our town.  Entry free.   Brian Lett launches his new book  – there will be a talk, pictures, questions and refreshments.

Friday, 19th June  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, 19th June  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, 19th June 6.30-9.00pm  Box Bar  Box Village Hall  An enjoyable social hub for the village.
 
Friday, 19th June  6.45-9.00pm  Cotswold Sessions  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  Friendly folk tune and song session.  For all abilities.
 
Friday, 19th June 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)
 
Friday, 19th June  7.30-9.30pm  Minchinhampton Local History Group:  Fear and Shame of Life in Stroud Workhouse  (Speaker:  Charles Townley)  Market House, Minchinhampton  Doors open 6.45pm  Tickets:  £5.00 (cash only) (£4.00 members of MLHG) from Market Stores or on the door (cash or card).
 
Saturday, 20th June  7.30-10.00pm  National Theatre Live “The Playboy of the Western World”  Market House, Minchinhampton.  Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s play of youth and self-discovery.  Tickets:  £12.00 online here or from the Market Stores, Minchinhampton (cash only)
 
Saturday, 20th June  7.30-10.30pm  Auction  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  Featuring a diverse array of items, ranging from rare collectibles to exquisite art pieces, ensuring there’s something for every enthusiast. Bidders can expect a lively atmosphere.
 
Wednesday, 24th June   2.30-4.00pm  Just Sing!  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road  For those who enjoy singing but do not wish to join a choir.  Newcomers welcome.  For more information call David on 07557 640687.
 
Thursday, 25th June  9.30-11.00am  Stroud Businesswomen’s Network Meeting   Minchinhampton New Golf Course, off Hampton Hill.  Come along and be inspired by Jane Harvey, the CEO of the Hollie Gazzard Trust. Non-members who would like a free introductory meeting please email  enquiries@stroudbusinesswomen.org.uk
 
Thursday, 25th June  10.00am-12.00noon.  Minchinhampton Probus: “Ocean Liners at War” (Speaker Douglas Butler) 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, 25th June 7.23-10.45pm  Poker Night  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton   One table of dealers choice.  £30 max chips.  1 buy in.  Keith Allen will be hosting and in his words ‘keeping it friendly’
 
Friday, 26th June  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
 
Friday, 26th June  7.30-10.00pm  Minchinhampton Movie Night:  H for Hawk  Market House, Minchinhampton.  Doors open at 7pm.   Based on Helen Macdonald’s bestselling nature memoir, the film follows Helen (Claire Foy), who, after the sudden death of her father (Brendan Gleeson), loses herself in the memories of their time birding and exploring the natural world together. Tickets available from the Market Stores £7 (cash only please).  Licensed bar available.
 
Saturday, 27th June  10.00-11.45am Churchyard Tidy Up  Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton  All welcome.  Bring appropriate tools if possible.  Refreshments.
 
Sunday, 28th June  2.00-6.00pm  MinchLife Open Gardens, Minchinhampton  Buy tickets on the day under the Market House or in Market Stores from 8th June  Adults £5.00 (accompanying children free)  Dogs on leads OK in most gardens. 
 
Sunday, 28th June 6.00-8.00pm  Minchinhampton Nkokoto Link – Summer Garden Party  Once the Open Gardens have closed, one kind garden owner has offered to stay open to host.  Come to Open Gardens, then stay at this one special garden for 2 hours more.  Bring your own picnic and sundowners, although bubbles and strawberries will be available.  More information:  nkokoto@yahoo.co.uk
 
Sunday, 28th June 7.45-10.00pm  Arkie’s Quiz Night  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  £4.00 per team of four.
 
Monday, 29th June  7.00-10.00pm  Opera in the Garden – An Evening of Opera’s Greatest Hits  The Bear of Rodborough  Adults £21.60, Children (under 12) £10.80.  More information and bookings online here.
 
Monday, 29th June 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
 
Wednesday, 1st July  – 2.30-4.30pm  Minchinhampton Women’s Institute: The Adventurous Life of Amelia Edwards Egyptologist and Traveller  Coronation Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road, Minchinhampton For more information, contact Sandy (President) emery31@btinternet.com, Christina (Secretary) gooch764@btinternet.com or Joy (Minch Life liaison rep) joyburr005@gmail.com
 
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
 



 

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