Hello everyone,
There has been much talk about the state of our roads and you might have seen two of our residents, Pat Swift and Trish Bidmead featured on Points West talking about the potholes. Well done to everyone who has focused on this problem including, of course, Chloe Turner.
Again there has been a lot of talk about dog mess on the Commons and generally. May we again ask dog owners to be responsible. As you will see below the Commons and Advisory Committee of the National Trust are holding a Spring event on 18th March in Rodborough. The evening will include opportunities to learn more about how to support their work including finding out more about becoming a “Dog Ambassador” volunteer with the National Trust.
Longfield Hospice
Are delighted to announce that its annual Christmas tree recycling campaign raised £92,360. Longfield will receive over 80% of the donations after costs with the rest going to JustHelping and other local charities.
Minchinhampton Cricket Club
Are looking for new senior members but also will be running All Stars cricket on Fridays for 5-8 year olds for the first time. Contact Nick Osborne at nickjosborne@hotmail.com for more information.
New Leader needed for Nailsworth Society Theatregoers Group
The Nailsworth Society Theatregoers Group is a vibrant part of the overall Society, with regular visits being arranged to places such as Bristol Hippodrome, Theatre Royal Bath, the Millennium Centre Cardiff, Birmingham Hippodrome and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The trips include comedies, dramas, musicals, concerts and ballet. The group is now looking for a new leader to continue this programme of visits. If you are a regular theatregoer or have a keen interest in these types of events, please contact Susan Staniforth at susanstaniforth@hotmail.co.uk or ring her on 07891436917 for an informal chat. The role would be suitable for an individual or two people to share.
The Friends of Tetbury Hospital are thrilled to report that the long-awaited new X-ray machine is now installed, a month earlier than planned, and fully functioning thanks to the generous financial support given. This new machine is an excellent addition to the many services provided at Tetbury Hospital.
Hope cafe for anyone suffering from chronic pain/symptoms
This month it is on Tuesday, 17th March at Avening social club at 10.00am. The free course is run by Dr Anne-Marie Marlow and physio, Cas Boddam Whetham. Any queries call Cas on 07900 472999.
Amberley Shop and Café, Holy Trinity Church, Amberley
From Thursday 5th March will be running a Kids Book Swap, donate books you have and pick up something new, all free. Ends 30th April.
Sunday, 15th March. 2.00-3.30pm Mothering Sunday Cream Teas. Tom Parker will be playing his harp. Booking essential. Tel 01453 616061 or book in the shop.
Sunday, 22nd March 2.30pm – 3.30pm. Musical Sunday with Rodborough Folk Orchestra.
www.amberleyshopandcafe.co.uk
Burleigh Court Hotel, The Roundabouts, Brimscombe
Sunday, 8th March. Living Wreath Workshop with Lunch
Friday, 13th – Saturday 14th March. Mother’s Weekend. All mothers will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of Prosecco.
Booking and more information here or telephone 01453 883804.
Halfway Cafe, Common Road, Box
The Lunchbox cafe is now open during term time Mondays to Fridays from 10.00am – 3.00pm with competitive prices and a good selection of in-house cakes and light lunches. The cafe is run by the students from the Cotswold Chine school.
The Long Table and Brimscombe Mill, Brimscombe
Long Table:
Friday, 6th March 6.00-7.00pm. Sanctum/Lili Holland-Fricke + the Leaflets. A night of sonic explorations. (8pm Sanctum live in the Sanctuary).
Friday, 27th March 8.00–9.00pm. Some Voices Choir.
Brimscombe Mill:
Saturday, 28th Feb 11.00am-9.00pm Just Sust – Sustainable Fashion Festival. More information here.
Tuesday, 3rd March 10.30-11.30am Messy Play under 5s
Thursday, 5th March 9.30am-7,00pm World Book Day Various events see here for more information
Saturday, 7th March 10.00-2.00pm Teen Stuff Sale in Sanctuary space
Thursday, 12th March 7.00-9.00pm Simon Says: Let’s Talk with Dr Phil Hammond – Mental Health and realities of our health system
Friday, 13th March 5.00-9.00pm Everything Connected: a new solo exhibition by Jemma Bursell
Saturday, 14th March 10.00am-12.00noon Let’s create for all ages
Tuesday, 17th March 10.30-11.30am Messy Play under 5s
Thursday, 19th March 9.30am-6.30pm Kids Stuff Pop Out Sale
For more information and tickets click here for Long Table and here for Brimscombe Mill.
The Crown, High Street, Minchinhampton
Wednesday, 4th March. 6.00–9.00pm. Locals’ night
Thursday, 5th March. 8.00–10.00pm. Six Nations Ireland v Wales
Saturday, 7th March 2.00–8.00pm. Scotland v France and Italy v England
Saturday, 14th March 2.00–10.00pm. Ireland v Scotland; Wales v Italy and France v England
Thursday, 26th March 7.30pm. Monthly quiz night
Bookings and more information here or telephone 01453 608010
Further afield
The Barn Theatre, Cirencester
Up to 7th March Men Behaving Badly – the play
11th – 14th March Dear Evan Hansen – a powerful musical (Amateur)
21st March – 19th April Ottilie – the story of the Queen of the Blues.
Bookings and more information here or 01285 648255.
Cotswold Playhouse, Stroud
The Cotswold Playhouse is proud to collaborate with the Stroud Film Festival, bringing two classic films to the big screen.
Friday, 6th March 7.30pm Film Night – Roman Holiday (U) Tickets £8 (£5 children)
Friday, 13th March 7.30pm Film Night – The Philadelphia Story (U) Tickets £8 (£5 children)
21st, 24th, 26th & 28th March 7.30pm Misconceptions Tickets £16
The Cotswold Players’ play explores the surprises that couples face through love, and the challenges that come with those relationships. Misconceptions is a play to make you think, cry and little and laugh much more than you might expect.
Bookings and more information here or Box Office 0333 666 3366
Saturday, 7th March. 6.30pm. Songs for Springtime with Stroud Choral Youth Choir and the Minpins. St George’s Church, Nailsworth. Tickets £15, U18s free. Tickets on the door or from Ticketsource here.
Saturday, 14th March. 7.30 pm. Aquarelle Guitar Quartet at Cirencester Baptist Church,GL7 1YE. Refreshments available. £17/ £15 concessions. More information and bookings here.
Saturday, 21st March Walk for Cobalt. An uplifting day of walking, fundraising, and community spirit in support of Cobalt Medical Charity and its vital work. 5 – 7km. Entry: Adults £10; children and dogs walk for free. Details and registration here.
Saturday, 21st March at 7.00pm at Tewkesbury Abbey. J.S. Bach St Matthew Passion. Stroud Choral Society with Stroud Choral Youth Choir and the choristers of Tewkesbury Abbey School Cantorum. Tickets £25, £18 students and under 18s free. Available from Ticketsource here and Tewkesbury Abbey shop.
Victoria Works Studios, Chalford
Sunday, 1st March – Decorative mosaic workshop; Saturday, 7th March Lino printed lampshades; Sunday, 8th March Silver charm workshop; Sunday, 8th March Silver Stud earring workshop; Saturday, 14th March Make your own mug; Saturday, 21st March Spring Botanical plaques in plaster. More information here.
Saturday 28th March. 7.30pm. Wotton Concert Series – Anton Bruckner; Postlude in D Minor; Symphony no. 7 in E Major. More information here.
Dates for your Diaries
Tuesday, 14th April: Trip to Corsham Centre and Corsham Court with Ian and Katie Jarvis
Friday, 17th April. Minchinhampton History Society: The Life and Times at Longford and Ham Mills.
Friday,17th – Sunday, 19th April. Organ Restoration celebration at Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton
Saturday, 25th April. “The Audience” Live National Theatre at Minchinhampton Market House
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.
Saturday, 28th Feb 3.00-5.00pm Bach & Buxtehude (La Mattina Vocal Ensemble) Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton A programme of Lenten and Easter cantatas from the behemoths of Baroque. Tickets Adults £20.00, Children £5.00 + booking fee. Available online here.
Saturday, 28th Feb 7.30-10.30pm Keith’s Karaoke The Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton Karaoke chaos with your host Keith Allen. Come early to grab your seat. Free entry.
Saturday, 28th Feb 7.30-10.30pm SOLD OUT: National Theatre Live – “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare Market House, Minchinhampton
Sunday, 1st March – 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, 1st March – 3.00pm onwards March Hare Classic Trial Amberley Inn, Culver Hill. The trial leaves Evesham at 8.30am and the first competitors are expected to cross the finish at the Amberley Inn at 3.05pm, with the 80 competitors continuing to arrive for roughly 2 and a half hours after. Spectators welcome, but please park responsibly. For more information please visit the Falcon Motor Club website here.
Monday, 2nd March – 8.00-10.00pm Pints and Perspectives Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. A friendly discussion exploring life’s big questions – this month ‘Assisted Dying’. All welcome.
Tuesday, 3rd March – 2.30-4.30pm Afternoon Fellowship Group – Sportily Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton All welcome. More information from Sue Fairley on 01453 873139.
Wednesday, 4th March – 12.00noon-1.30pm Lent Lunch Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton Join us for a simple lunch of soup and a roll.
Wednesday, 4th March – 2.30-4.30pm Minchinhampton Women’s Institute: He’s behind you – history of pantomime 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, 5th March – 10.30am-12.00noon Hampton Probus: William Tyndale Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
Friday, 6th March – 6.30-9.00pm Cotswold Sessions Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Friendly folk tune and song session. For all abilities.
Friday, 6th March – 7.00-9.00pm Sairah Ahmad – Celebrating 1 Year at Minchinhampton Post Office Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton All welcome.
Friday, 6th March – 7.30-11.00pm Dazzle’s 80s Party Market House, Minchinhampton Get ready to rewind the clock and crank up the fun at Dazzles’ Super Fun 80s party! Tickets £15 online here. Ladies only, over 18s. Bring your own drinks and snacks.
Saturday, 7th March – 10.00am -12.00noon Coffee Morning Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church Minchinhampton. All welcome. If you require a lift please call 01453 889004
Saturday, 7th March – 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
Sunday, 8th March – 7.45-10.00pm Arkie’s Quiz Night Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. £4.00 per team of four.
Monday, 9th March – 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, 9th March 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, 9th March 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, 10th March – 10.15am-12.15pm Scrabble Group Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road Newcomers welcome.
Wednesday, 11th March – 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, 12th March – 10.00am-12.00noon. Minchinhampton Probus: Ralph Vaughan Williams – 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, 12th March – 7.30-9.30pm Amberley Gardening Club: Green Corridors Amberley Parish Rooms, Guests welcome. For more information about Amberley Gardening Club please contact christo.p.bailey@outlook.com
Friday, 13th March – 9.00am-5.00pm Coach trip to Burford with Ian and Katie Jarvis with lunch at The Fox Inn, Barrington Coach £22 Lunch (2 or 3 course) £30/38 (Total £52/60) per person Contact: Ian (& Katie) Jarvis 01453 833131, Mobile: 07403 899599, Mobile: 07802 357478
Friday, 13th March – 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, 13th March – 2.00-4.00pm World Day of Prayer (A women led, global, ecumenical movement) Rodborough Tabernacle, Tabernacle Walk, GL5 3UJ Local serrvice for churches in Amberley, Brimscombe, Minchinhampton, Rodborough and Woodchester. All welcome. There will be refreshments after the service. Further information from Jo Smith 01453 834714.
Friday, 13th March – 6.30-9.00pm Box Bar Box Village Hall An enjoyable social hub for the village.
Friday, 13th March – 7.30-10.00pm Minchinhampton Movie Night: Green Book Market House, Minchinhampton. Doors open at 7pm. True story of a talented and well respected black concert pianist on a tour of the deep south of the USA in the days of segregation. Tickets available from the Market Stores £7 (cash only please) from Monday, 2nd March. Licensed bar available.
Saturday, 14th March – 7.00-11.00pm SOLD OUT: Joe Pasquale hosted by Terry Alderton with House Band Hedgerow Experience Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton
Monday, 16th March – 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, 16th March – 7.30-9.00pm Minchinhampton Gardening Club: Gardening for Wildlife Minchinhampton School Hall, School Road. New members welcome. For more information please contact John Goodwin at johngoodwin99@outlook.com
Tuesday, 17th March – 2.30-4.00pm Cotteswold Naturalists: The Life and Works of Edward Elgar Box Village Hall Contribution of £5 from visitors is requested. Followed by refreshments at no additional charge. For more information contact cnfcmembershipsec@outlook.com or on the website here.
Tuesday, 17th March – 7.30-9.30pm Box Gardening Club: Building a Wildlife Pond Box Village Hall Visitors welcome £4 per talk. Contact: Email BoxGarden@box-village.com. For more information regarding Membership contact Gill Ogle 01453 839041
Tuesday, 17th March – 7.30-9.30pm Minch Book Club The Crown, High Street. Book for discussion: “The Land In Winter” by Andrew Miller. For further information please contact: Rachel Montgomery at rachel@monty.one or 07715 303707
Wednesday, 18th March – 10.30am-12.00noon. Social Book Club Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. This month’s topic will be “Spring”. This can be interpreted however you want.
Wednesday, 18th March – 7.00-9.30pm Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons Advisory Committee and National Trust Spring Event Rodborough Community Hall
For more information click here. Limited spaces, please pre-book on the National Trust website.
Wednesday, 19th March – 12.00noon-1.30pm Lent Lunch Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton Join us for a simple lunch of soup and a roll.
Thursday, 19th March – 10.30am-12.00noon Hampton Probus: Stroud Workhouse Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
Thursday, 19th March 12.00-3.30pm Minchinhampton Ladies Lunch Club: Don’t Get Scammed! (Speaker Hugo Heriz Smith) The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common. New members welcome but it is important to contact Sandy Emery before attending the lunch. emery31@btinternet.com
Thursday, 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March 7.30pm (+Matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday 21st) Box Players presents “Jack & the Magic Apple” Box Village Hall. A family pantomime. Tickets £10, children £5 available from Jane Storey on 07855 188155 or by email at storeyjane273@hotmail.com
Friday, 20th March – 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, 20th March – 6.00-9.00pm Curry Night with Live Dosa Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton Eat all you can, just £19.95 per person. Get your bookings in early. 01453 882315 or call in and speak to bar staff.
Friday, 20th March – 6.30-9.00pm Cotswold Sessions Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Friendly folk tune and song session. For all abilities.
Friday, 20th March – 7.30-9.30pm Minchinhampton Local History Group: Murder at Bisley Market House, Minchinhampton 1893: How Frederick Wyndham came to shoot his own father told by author and historian Martyn Beaufort. Tickets £5 cash only from the Premier Market Store (£4 for members) or on the door. Licensed bar. Doors open 6.45 pm.
Saturday, 21st March – 10.00-11.45am Churchyard Tidy Up Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton Bring appropriate tools if possible. Refreshments.
Saturday, 21st March – 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, 21st March – 7.30-10.00pm Thames Head Singers with Cardiff Cotswold Opera: Petite Messe Solennelle (Gioachino Rossini) Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton This unique mass will be sung by four talented soloists, accompanied by Julian Elloway (piano), Tim Ingold (harmonium) and Stroud’s Thames Head Singers. Pre-concert drinks from 6.45pm. Tickets £18.00 (18 & under free) from M & B Stores, Minchinhampton or online here. Box office 0333 666 3366. Further information and online bookings here.
Sunday, 22nd March – 1.00-4.00pm Massage Taster and Fundraiser Market House, Minchinhampton Come and have a relaxing 15 minute chair massage and learn about a project to launch a massage pod and micro sauna in Minchinhampton. This is a fundraising event so please come along and donate to gofundme. More information here.
Sunday, 22nd March – 7.45-10.00pm Arkie’s Quiz Night Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. £4.00 per team of four.
Wednesday, 25th March – 12.00noon-1.30pm Lent Lunch Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton Join us for a simple lunch of soup and a roll.
Wednesday, 25th March – 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, 26th March – 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, 26th March – 7.30-10.00pm Amberley Inn Quiz Amberley Inn, Culver Hill £2.00 per person, max 6 per team. Winning team takes the entry money.
Friday, 27th March – 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, 27th March – 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, 27th March – 6.30-9.00pm Box Bar Box Village Hall An enjoyable social hub for the village.
Saturday, 28th – Sunday, 29th March Woodland Management Course Voltaires Wood, Minchinhampton, GL6 9AL A practical two-day course for land stewards, new woodland owners and the curious. More information here.
Saturday, 28th March 4.00-6.00pm Cantores Chamber Choir – Music for Lent Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton One of Bach’s best-loved choral works, his motet Jesu meine Freude is paired with James MacMillan’s deeply moving setting of the Miserere. The programme also includes motets by Lassus, Byrd and Schütz, alongside 20th Century English works by Howells and Sanders. Tickets £15 (£5 under 18s & students) available here.
Sunday, 29th March 10.00am-2.00pm Walking & Wildlife Group – Newent Daffodils Please contact karencolebourn@gmail.com for more information and to be added to the circulation list.
Monday, 30th March 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
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