Hello everyone
On Friday 8th November Brian Lett will be talking about Minchinhampton at War in World War II at the Market House – that weekend will be busy as Minchinhampton Academy have a large firework and laser show on Saturday, 9th November with a bar, music and barbecue and this will be followed by Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day – see below for information from the Royal British Legion.
The Market House are appealing for volunteers to help them and generally there is a huge need for people to step up to help make things happen. Horsfall House is another organisation that needs help with fundraising and generally. MinchLife have also asked for help particularly as we plan for next year’s Fayre on 13th September.
We will be decorating the High Street for Christmas and Howard Gilbert, the Rector of Holy Trinity Church, will be switching on the lights on Sunday 1st December at 4pm. Do come along to make this a happy occasion. Choirs will be singing and there will be refreshments. It is also a wonderful opportunity to let us know how you could help.
The Royal British Legion Minchinhampton Branch Remembrance Sunday 10th November 2024
09.45 Church service at Holy Trinity Parish church followed by a parade from the lich gate to the Memorial Cross in the High Street. By 10.50 all gather at the Cross in the High Street for the Service of Remembrance. The road will be closed at three locations from 10.45 to 1120: Bottom of Butt Street (diversion up Friday Street). Bottom of Bell Lane (no diversion available) Junction of High Street and West End (diversion up Tetbury Street).
Armistice Day 11th November 2024
Short service of Remembrance at the Cross in Minchinhampton High Street. Gathering at 10.45 and dispersing by 11.15. The road will not be closed, you are therefore advised to be aware of through traffic at this busy thoroughfare.
News from Minchinhampton Players!
The team that put on the very successful production of “OLIVER!” last Christmas, is hard at work on their new show for this year. Called “BANGER AND CHIPS” it has been specially written for Minchinhampton Players. It’s a hilarious comedy, with music, and it’s set in Minchinhampton! (The plot involves a disastrous spelling mistake in the Stroud News and Journal.) The cast of teachers, police officers, dastardly crooks, and lots of school children, tell a tale full of hair-raising escapades and a very unlikely super-heroine. The show will be staged on November 28th, 29th and 30th, in the Market House, with a matinee on the Saturday. Watch out for posters any day soon with details of ticket sales etc.
Minchinhampton Market House
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. Want to help? Please contact Justin Hodges (chair@minchinhamptonmarkethouse.co.uk or 07981 727971)
Amberley Brownies
Do you have a 7-10 year old daughter who missed out on Rainbows because of Covid? Why not try Amberley Brownies after half term! We have spaces on a Wednesday and meet at 6-7.30pm in the Parish Rooms. Send us a message on facebook or use:
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/informat…/register-a-child/
Within the District, we have Girlguiding units from aged 5-18 and we are looking for adults to join in the fun too!
Minchinhampton Repair Café
A new monthly Free Service, at Minchinhampton Community Library, (organised by MinchCan and Eco Church) can help with broken mechanical and electrical items, toys and household items. If anyone has sewing skills, and a few hours to spare once a month email canminch@gmail.com so that textile repairs can be offered too. If they can’t repair an item, volunteers will signpost you to more specialist repairers and if the item is not repairable they can give advice on how best to recycle it. The first café will be held on Saturday, 2 November and the second on Saturday, 7 December from 10.00-12.30pm. No need to book, just come and meet us, bring your broken item and enjoy a cuppa and cake (or browse the books) while waiting for your item to be repaired.
Community Litter Pick
Minchinhampton Community Library will be holding litter picks on the last Saturday of every month, which means the next one will be taking place on Saturday, 30th November. All those wishing to join in should meet at Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road, Minchinhampton, GL6 9BP at 10am. From there, we will walk to Minchinhampton Common. The route will be approximately 5km. We will be returning to the library at about 12 noon for refreshments. Litter picking equipment will be provided.
Minchinhampton Community Library is part of Stroud District Council’s new Litter Champion Hub scheme, helping to promote positive litter action and the importance of keeping our environment clean. The library has a supply of litter pickers, which can be loaned out to anyone wishing to drop by and do bit of ‘ad hoc’ litter picking in their own time. If you don’t like litter, and care about keeping the Common clean, then come and join us on the 30th! You’ll be able to find out more about how a Litter Champion Hub works, and what this means for Minchinhampton and its Community Library. Everyone is welcome!
Stroud District Council Housing Officer at Minchinhampton Community Library
Housing Officer, Mark Snelgrove will be in the library between 10.30am and midday on Tuesday, 5 November. He covers tenancy management and rent accounts but is happy to discuss other issues and signpost as appropriate.
New Crowdfunding Event – Minchinhampton Local History Group
Minchinhampton has a rich and diverse history that the Local History Group would like to celebrate. Sadly, with no where to display items, many artefacts remain boxed up in storage. Minchinhampton’s new history trail will bring the past back to life. 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. To find out more click here.
Craft 15 Appeal from Allsorts (a charity supporting children with additional needs.
Allsorts Gloucestershire are celebrating their 15th birthday this year and are asking people and groups to support them by making 15 Christmas themed items like ornaments, gifts and decorations. Then donating the finished crafts for us to sell at local Christmas Goodwill events; a perfect fundraising and charity awareness opportunity. We will need all donated craft items at our activity hub in Stroud before the 15th November or collection can be arranged. julie.sarahs@allsortsglos.org.uk. Mobile:07918 553643
Cotswold Club
Has new opening hours:
Mondays – 12.00-2.00pm, 6.30-10.30pm
Tuesdays – 12.00-2.00pm. 6.30-11.00pm
Wednesdays & Thursdays – 12.00-2.00pm. 6.00-11.00pm
Fridays – 12.00-2.00pm, 6.00-11.00pm
Saturdays – 12.00-11.00pm
Sundays – 12.00-2.00pm, 7.00-10.30pm
News from the Amberley Shop and Cafe
Scrabble in the cafe every Monday 2pm-3pm
Friday Cuppa 10am -12 noon in the Cafe.
Monday, 11th November 2.00-3.00pm Digihub – help with getting online and using online services and Apps.
Tuesday, 12 November 3.30pm-8pm – Christmas Shopping Event with local supplier tastings, fabulous new gifts and goodies, and some great surprises. Complimentary drinks and nibbles and music.
Sunday, 24 November 2.00-3.30pm Musical Sunday
The Crown Inn, Minchinhampton
News from our local:
10 November – Join us this Remembrance Sunday. We are opening from 9am for complimentary tea and filter coffee until 11am. There will be a donation box for The Royal British Legion. We will also be open for breakfast as usual.
Tuesday, 19 November – Christmas menu starts. Whether it’s family, friends or colleagues we have the perfect space for you to celebrate your Christmas gathering. With a selection of menus on offer we have something for everyone. Parties for 2 – 45. Sit down meals to informal buffet options.
Thursday 28 November – Monthly quiz night-. Test out your general knowledge. 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). 7.30pm start. All entry money for quiz will be donated to charity- bookings essential
Tuesday 3 December 7.30pm-9pm Christmas carols with the Stuart Singers.
Saturday 7 December – Christmas Jumper Day (Save the Children’s annual event).
Saturday 21 December 9am Breakfast with Santa.
New Years Eve at the Crown is one to remember. Head on down for a good knees up!!! Celebrate in style with our 7-course tasting menu then party the night away to bring in the new year. The menu can be viewed on the Crown website here together with details of all the other events.
The Long Table, Brimscombe
The wonderful news is that the Long Table is now able to stay at the Mill – a huge relief for all!
Works to change the world through food. Delicious hot food is served and is always pay as you can. Open Tuesday to Saturday serving amazing coffee and cakes along with the pay-as-you can-meals. No bookings taken. Every Thursday – Family night at the Mill. 5pm – 7pm. Tasty family friendly food, children’s film screening and crafts.
Events for November:
Friday, 1 November 6.00-10.00pm Truly Madlys
Saturday, 2 November – 10.00am-1.00pm Mini Makers’ Market (aged 16 and under)
Saturday, 2 November 6.00-10.00pm Rory
Friday, 8 November 6.00-9.00pm Steve Ferbrache
Saturday, 9 November 6.00-10.30pm Earl Temple Foundation
Thursday, 14 November 6.00-9.00pm Acapellies in/consolable (ticketed event)
Saturday, 16 November 6.00-9.30pm Wine Quiz (ticketed event)
Friday, 22 November 6.00-9.00pm Steve Ferbrache
Saturday, 23 November 6.00-10.30pm Erin’s Birthday with DJs
Tuesday, 26 November 5.00-8.00pm Taco Tuesday x Rory music
Thursday, 28 November 5.00-10.00pm Makers, Growers and Producers Market
Friday, 29 November 6.00-10.30pm Mara Simpson (ticketed event)
Saturday, 30 November 6.00-10.00pm. Stolen Chocolates – Jazz
More details of these events can be found here.
Burleigh Court Hotel, Burleigh
Burleigh Court Cotswolds is a 4-star boutique manor house hotel & restaurant with Wellness Garden.
Burleigh Court have just introduced Date Night Specials, offering lovely complimentary perks any night and a lighter, brasserie-style menu for Mondays and Tuesdays.
Wednesday, 6 November. 6.30- 9pm. Wine Tasting
Saturday, 23 November 1pm – 4pm. Wreath Making Workshop
Saturday, 30 November. 1pm – 4pm. Wreath making Workshop
Booking and more info here and 01453 883804.
The Ragged Cot, Cirencester Road
Having stood proudly since the 17th Century the coaching house has an intriguing past filled with highwaymen and pilferage.
Kids eat for ONLY £1
Children can enjoy a main meal for only a pound at The Ragged Cot till 1st December. No need to break the bank to joyfully spend some quality time with your family. This offer is valid for children under 12 with at least one adult main meal ordered. –
T&Cs apply, http://www.theraggedcot-minchinhampton.com/restaurant…
Live music Fridays on the Terrace from 6.30pm.
1 November – Os Grilos Duo.
8 November – Diane Arthurs and Chris Keir.
15 November – Tom Hall
22 November – Gilmore n’ Jaz
29 November – The Nightingales
Christmas market on 1st December. 4pm – 8pm. Live Music, Christmas Fair – shopping and mulled wine.
More details of these events can be found here.
Forthcoming Events for your Diary
Nailsworth Society Performing Arts Event – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Millennium Centre, Cardiff. Wednesday 23rd July 2025, 2.30pm. Transport from Minchinhampton provided at small cost. Full details and tickets available from Susan Staniforth at susanstaniforth@hotmail.co.uk or ring 07891436917
Sunday 1 December – 4pm. Christmas lights’ switch on in the Market Square.
Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December. Stuart Singers’ Christmas Concert.
Saturday 14 December – Horsfall Christmas market.
Friday 20 December. Carolling and Crumpets with John Kirkpatrick at the Market House.
Monday 23 December A visit to the RSC Stratford upon Avon to see “The Red Shoes” – Ian Jarvis.
Tuesday 24 December. Carols in the Undercroft.
Further Afield
Stroud Book Festival is on from 6-10 November. More details here.
Nailsworth Goodwill Evening is being held on Friday 29 November. More info here.
Cotswold Playhouse:
Sunday 3 November. 7.30 pm. £12. Family Affair – an evening of stories read by Gloucestershire authors.
Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 November. Faustus – that Damned Woman. Cotswold Players. £16. 7.30pm. The central character is re-imagined as a 17th Century woman. She negotiates a price for her soul that also allows her to fast forward in time…..
Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December. HMS Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan. £22 (£18 concessions) 2.30 and 7.30 on 30/11 and 7.30 on 1/12.
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, 1 November 6.20-6.45pm Fireworks at Beaudesert Park School Tickets for the event are only available for the School’s parent community however it is suggested that many might be able to watch the display from across the Common.
Friday, 1 November 6.30-9.00pm Box Bar Box Village Hall An enjoyable social hub for the village.
Friday, 1 November 7.00-9.00pm Heels & Chair (Dazzle half-term Workshop) Minchinhampton Market House More information here:
Friday, 1 November 7.15-10.00pm Wendy’s Cash Bingo Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. in aid of the Crisis Homelessness Charity. 7-15pm Book Sales, 7-45pm Eyes Down. Members and Guests are welcome (Guests must be signed in)
Saturday, 2 November 10.00am -12.00noon Coffee Morning Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church Minchinhampton. All welcome. If you require a lift please call 01453 88900
Saturday, 2 November 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
Saturday, 2 November and Sunday, 3 November 11.00am – 4.00pm Open Studio – Alison Vickery Art Morven, St Chloe, Amberley, GL5 5AS. (Signed from Culver Hill). All details here. There will be lots of work to browse and/or buy, work in progress and sketch books for you to see.
Saturday, 2 November 4.30-5.30pm Teatime Concert (Schubert Trout Quartet) Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton Admission is free with retiring collection. Tea and cakes are served from 4.00pm.
Sunday, 3 November 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, 3 November 7.45-10.30pm Arkwright’s Quiz Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.
Tuesday, 5 November 10.30am-12.00noon Stroud District Council Housing Officer at Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Can assist with tenancy management and rent accounts and other issues.
Tuesday, 5 November 2.30-4.30pm Afternoon Fellowship – Update on Ukraine Christian Ministries Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Speakers: John and Janet Hendy. For more information contact Sue Fairley on 01453 873136
Wednesday, 6 November 2.00-4.00pm Minchinhampton Women’s Institute: Annual Meeting – The Long Table. Coronation Scout Hut, Dr Browns Road. For further information please contact Pam at pam439@btinternet.com
Wednesday, 6 November 7.00-9.00pm Patient Participation Group Committee Meeting The Day Centre, Horsfall House, Windmill Road, Minchinhampton. All Minchinhampton Surgery patients are welcome.
Thursday, 7 November 10.30am-12.00noon Hampton Probus: Apple Computing (Speaker: Dr Hugh Heriz-smith) Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Members with guests by invitation. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
Friday, 8 November 7.30-9.30pm Minchinhampton Local History Group: War Memories Historian and author Brian Lett recounts the triumphs, tragedies and dramas of wartime life. Music from Pete Blackwell and his band of entertainers featuring Kate Tyler in a tribute to Vera Lynn. Doors Open at 7.00pm Event starts 7.30pm. Licensed bar. Tickets £15.00 from Market Stores or on the door. All profits to the Royal British Legion.
Saturday, 9 November 4.30-9.30pm Minchinhampton Fireworks and Laser Light Display Minchinhampton School Field, GL6 9BP (4.45 Silent Disco, 5.45 Laser Light display, 6.30 Fireworks display, 7.30 Silent Disco) £7 adult, £4 child £20 family (2 adults and up to 3 children, advance only) Click here for tickets.
Saturday, 9 November 7.30-10.00pm A Pocket Opera Carmenco Box Village Hall. A concert of Spanish and Spanish inspired music presented as a play, with costumes, props and a storyline which roughly follows the story of Bizet’s opera Carmen. Tickets £15.00 (plus booking fee) here.
Saturday, 9 November 7.30-11.00pm Fundraising Disco with DJ KC Market House, Minchinhampton Tickets £10 from Market Stores, Minchinhampton or online here:
Saturday, 9 November 8.00-11.00pm Too Old for Toys Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. A fantastic local band. Members Free, Non-Members £5
Sunday, 10 November 9.45-11.30am Remembrance Sunday with the Royal British Legion 09.45 Church service at Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton church followed by a parade from the lich gate to the Memorial Cross in the High Street. By 10.50 all gather at the Cross in the High Street for the Service of Remembrance. The road will be closed at 3 locations from 10.45 to 11.20.
Sunday, 10 November 11.45am Minchinhampton Local History Group: Display – Battle of Waterloo connection to Minchinhampton, Boer War, World Wars I and II Market House, Minchinhampton. Doors Open after Remembrance at the War Memorial. Donations on door. (All donations to the Royal British Legion).
Monday, 11 November 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, 11 November 10.45-11.15am Armistace Day – Short Service of Remembrance Market Square, Minchinhampton. Note the road will not be closed.
Monday, 11 November 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, 11 November 2.00-3.00pm Digihub Amberley Shop on the Common, Holy Trinity Church, Amberley Get help with getting online and using online services and apps. More information from Rachel Postlethwaite rp@breakawaycom.com
Monday, 11 November 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, 12 November 3.30-8.30pm Amberley Shop Big Christmas Event Amberley Shop on t he Common, Holy Trinity Church, Amberley. Local supplier tastings, fabulous new gifts and goodies and some great surprises. Complimentary drinks and nibbles and music.
Thursday, 14 November 10.00am-12.00noon. Minchinhampton Probus: “Dad’s Underground Army” (Speaker Bill King) Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Meeting starts 10.30am. New members and guests welcome. Contact John Collinson john.ipp.uk@gmail.com
Thursday, 14 November 12.00-3.30pm Minchinhampton Ladies Lunch Club: William Reddaway “A Horseride around England” The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common. New members welcome but it is important to contact Biddy Hadfield before attending the lunch. bthadfield@btinternet.com
Thursday, 14 November 7.30-9.30pm Amberley Gardening Club: The Scented Garden Amberley Parish Rooms. Members free, £4 guests. Contact christo.p.bailey@outlook.com – for further information regarding Amberley Gardening Club
Friday, 15 November 2.00-2.30pm Friday Lunch The Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. All welcome to a two-course hot lunch with coffee, or tea, and all donations will support a a new project working with the Bishop of Masasi. 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, 15 November 6.30-9.00pm Box Bar Box Village Hall An enjoyable social hub for the village.
Saturday, 16 November 5.00-11.00pm Coach Trip with Ian Jarvis: Tewkesbury Abbey.Stroud Choral Society with the Bristol Ensemble. Coach £22, Ticket £25 – total £47 per person. The programme: Felix Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, Charles Villiers Stanford: Songs of the Fleet, Ralph Vaughan-Williams: A Sea Symphony. Contact bus@abbeyhall.info or telephone Ian (& Katie) Jarvis Tel: 01453 833131, 07403 899599 or 07802 357478.
Monday, 18 November 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
Monday, 18 November 7.30-9.30pm Minchinhampton Gardening Club: Winning on your Allotment Minchinhampton School Hall, School Road. New members welcome. For more information please contact the Secretary John Fivash tel: 01453 764956 email: johnfivash@btinternet.com
Tuesday, 19 November 2.30-4.00pm Cotteswold Naturalists: Roman Finds in Gloucestershire Box Village Hall Contribution of £2 from members and £5 from visitors is requested. Followed by refreshments at no additional charge. For more information contact cnfcmemberschipsec@outlook.com or on the website here.
Tuesday, 19 November 7.00-9.30pm Minch Book Club The Crown, High Street. Book of the month: In Memoriam by Alice Winn. For further information contact: Rachel Montgomery at rachel@monty.one or 07715 303707
Tuesday, 19 November 7.30-9.30pm Box Gardening Club: Pest and Weed Control without Chemicals Box Village Hall For further information contact: BoxGarden@box-village.com
Wednesday, 20 November 9.00am-5.00pm A trip with Ian Jarvis to Cardiff town centre and Christmas market Coach £26. Contact bus@abbeyhall.info or telephone Ian (& Katie) Jarvis Tel: 01453 833131, 07403 899599 or 07802 357478.
Wednesday, 20 November 9.30am-2.30pm Open Day at Brimscombe C of E Primary School and Ladybirds Pre-School Contact 01453 882474.
Wednesday, 20 November 10.30am-12.00noon. Social Book Club Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. “Diaries” will be the topic for this month’s book discussion. This can be interpreted however you want.
Thursday, 21 November 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, 21 November 10.30am-12.00noon Hampton Probus: Work of John Moore’s Museum Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton. Members with guests by invitation. For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk
Friday, 22 November 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
Saturday, 23 November 9.00-11.00am Breakfast for Gaza Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Proceeds to Christian Aid. Sign up sheet at back of church. Bacon or sausage baps, toast, tea, coffee. Adults £5.00, Under 16s £3.00.
Saturday, 23 November 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)
Sunday, 24 November 10.30am-1.00pm MinchLife Walking and Wildlife Group For more information please contact karencolebourn@gmail.com.
Sunday, 24 November 2.00-3.30pm Musical Sunday Amberley Shop on the Common, Holy Trinity Church, Amberley.
Monday, 25 November 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, 28 November – Saturday, 30 November Minchinhampton Players – Bangers and Chips! Market House, Minchinhampton Matinee will be held on Saturday. Times and ticket prices to be advertised shortly. Tickets will be available from M & B Stores.
Thursday, 28 November 10.00am-12.00noon. Minchinhampton Probus: Government Scandals (Speaker Mike Warburton) Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. Meeting starts 10.30am. New members and guests welcome. Contact John Collinson john.ipp.uk@gmail.com
Thursday, 28 November Amberley Inn Quiz Night Amberley Inn, Culver Hill. Booking advisable. 01453 872565 Email: enquiries@theamberleyinn.co.uk
Friday, 29 November 10.00-10.30am Hacks, Viruses and Scams: Keeping Safe Online Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. Talk by Digi-champion.
Friday, 29 November 11.00-12.30 and 2.00-4.30pm 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, 29 November 6.30-9.00pm Box Bar Box Village Hall An enjoyable social hub for the village.
Saturday, 30 November 10.00am-12.30pm Community Litter Pick Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road. The route will be across Minchinhampton Common 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 Switching on Christmas Lights Market Square, Minchinhampton
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