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Newsletter – 1st August 2026

Hello everyone,
 
Giffords’ Circus has set up on the Great Park and its music and fun is cheering us all and will be here until Monday, 10th August.  Tequila’s Circus is also set up at the Rugby Club until Sunday, 2nd August.  See more below on how to obtain tickets.  MinchLife are preparing for the Street Party on Saturday, 12th September with the Minch Moo race set to take place at 3.00pm.  Do bring your friends and a picnic and enjoy the live music and fun community event.  A film of the history of Minchinhampton will be running continuously in the Market House for the whole afternoon.  More information in September’s newsletter.
 
Minchinhampton Allotment Association
If you would like an allotment to grow your own but haven’t enough time and would like somewhere small, Minchinhampton Allotment Association have established a number of “mini plots”, 3m x 1.2m.  They are ready to use and easy to maintain.  Limited availability.  Contact the Deputy Clerk at the Parish Council on 01453 731186.
 
Minch Safer Streets
is an initiative, established by the community to bring the people of Minchinhampton together to pool ideas and resources, share experiences, perspectives and knowledge with a focus on creating changes that will make the streets of Minchinhampton safer for those that use them.  We have held two meetings in July in the back room at The Crown with a third booked for Tuesday, 1st September 6.00 to 7.00pm.   Anyone using the streets of Minchinhampton is welcome to be part of Minch Safer Streets.
 
Those attending the first two meetings left with broad agreement that, whilst many issues affect Minchinhampton’s streets, we cannot tackle everything at once and that it was important to identify a small number of priorities that would have the greatest impact. These were the speed of traffic through the town, vehicles driving on pavements and better signage for drivers.  These issues are all connected and need to be addressed as part of a wider goal of making Minchinhampton’s streets safer for everyone.
 
Discussions at both meetings reinforced an underlying theme that people want Minchinhampton to remain a place where it feels safe to walk, where children can gain confidence moving around the town, and where local businesses continue to thrive. In many ways, the conversation was about preserving the character of Minchinhampton as much as improving its streets.  It was clear that different streets have different challenges and that the issues are experienced in various ways across the town. The meetings also recognised that, at this early stage, there are differing views about how safer streets might best be achieved. However, several people highlighted the planned six-month closure of Cowcombe Hill from early November and the likely increase in traffic passing through Minchinhampton during that period, so it was felt important to build momentum and begin making the case for improvements before additional traffic arrives.
 
Between now and the September meeting there is opportunity to build evidence. If you witness examples of excessive speed, vehicles driving on pavements, dangerous parking, poor signage or any other road safety concerns, please email photographs, videos with location, time and date details and a brief description.  Please also email if you have ideas for improving road safety, examples of good signage from elsewhere and suggestions for practical measures that could help make Minchinhampton’s streets safer.  Our email address is: minchsaferstreets@gmail.com
 
This continues to be a community-led process and we would encourage you to tell friends, neighbours and colleagues about the meetings. Everyone with an interest in making Minchinhampton’s streets safer is very welcome to take part.  Thank you to The Crown for allowing us to use their Back Room and to Cllr Chloe Turner for attending the last meeting.
 
Community Governance Review
Stroud District Council have launched a public consultation as part of a Community Governance Review which offers the opportunity to consider whether local parish governance arrangements remain effective, convenient and reflective of local communities of the Parish.  This is your opportunity to have your say on issues such as parish boundaries, warding arrangements and the number of parish councillors.  The consultation is open until Wednesday, 9 September.  Find out more and take part: https://www.stroud.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/elections/community-governance-reviews
  
Cotswold Crafters Club – Coming to Box Village Hall this September!
Looking for something creative and fun for your child on a Sunday morning?  Cotswold Crafters Club is a brand-new Sunday morning club for children aged 6–12, run by Hannah Daulton, a qualified local teacher and Box resident.  Sessions include a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, sweet treat making, stories and reading, nature walks (weather permitting), games and creative activities in a friendly, small-group environment.
Dates (more to follow if successful): Sunday, 13th, 20th and 27th September from 9:30am–12:30pm at Box Village Hall.  £35 per session or £90 when booking all three September sessions.  All materials are provided, the club is fully DBS checked, and places are limited to ensure every child enjoys a high-quality experience.  To find out more or book a place, please contact Hannah on 07496 818205 via WhatsApp.
 
Autumn Highlights at Minchinhampton Market House
Join us for an exciting line-up of events this autumn!
Friday, 11th September, 7.30 pm – NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses: A thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare starring Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread,The Crown) and Aidan Turner (Rivals).
Saturday, 10th October, 7.30 pm –NT Live The Misanthrope: Don’t miss this brilliant staging starring Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve).
Saturday, 24th October, 7.30 pm – The Fogues: Live music from the popular Irish folk band to liven up your autumn.
Tickets & Booking: Available online here or in person at the Market Stores.
  
Amberley Shop and Café,  Holy Trinity Church, Amberley
Tuesday, 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th August – 10.00-10.30am  Storytelling and Colouring for Children aged 2+
https://www.amberleyshopandcafe.co.uk   01453 616061
 
Amberley Inn, Culver Hill
Thursday, 27th August – 7.30-10.00pm  Amberley Inn Quiz Night  £2.00 per person
Bookings and more information online or tel 01453 872565 or email enquiries@theamberleyinn.co.uk
 
Burleigh Court Hotel, The Roundabouts, Brimscombe
Visit Burleigh Court this summer and discover wellness experiences, from sound baths to the Wellness Garden Nature Spa. Celebrate with friends and family with a hosted BBQ or Grills & woodfired pizza.
Sunday, 16th August.  Sunday Jazz Lunch with Utrillo
More details https://burleighcourtcotswolds.co.uk or telephone 01453 883804
 
The Crown, High Street, Minchinhampton
The garden charcuterie bar is officially open for the summer.  Watch the Commonwealth Games on the screens whilst enjoying a pint or two.
Wednesday, 5th August. 6.00-9.00pm.  Locals’ night.  A special set menu – 2 courses for £23 and 3 courses for £27.
Thursday, 27th August. 7.30-11.00pm. Monthly Quiz night.  Round up your team. £2 per person (cash only) and a prize for the winning team (6 max per team), All money for the quiz will be donated to Wooden Spoon charity.
Bookings and more information online here or telephone 01453 608010
 
The Long Table and Brimscombe Mill
The Long Table
Tuesday 4th August 10.30am – 1.00pm. Kids’ Kitchen, fruit kebabs with chocolate drizzle. No booking needed £1 or pay-as-you-can.
Thursday 6th August. 6.00- 8.00pm. Teens’ Open Mic Night  This is your chance to take the stage and showcase your talent. Whether you sing, rap, tell jokes, perform poetry, play music etc. we’d love to see you perform! Slots available on a first come, first served basis. To find out more email us at events@the longtableonline.com.
Friday 7th August. 6.00-8.00pm. Southside Rising  Hear a versatile five-piece covers band from Stroud, performing feel-good favourites to get you dancing.
Saturday 8th August 12.00noon-5.00pm. All Fruits Ripe:  Reggae, Roots and Dub Day Party.   Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of grooves with vinyl sets from incredible local acts – as well as live saxophone.
Tuesday, 11th August 10.30am – 12.00noon. Kids’ Kitchen:  Biscuit Decorating  No booking needed. £1 or Pay-as-you-can.
Thursday, 13th August 5.00-9.00pm. Family Bingo Night.  No need to book.
Friday, 14th August. 6.00-8.00pm. Willow.  Unique sound of voice, guitar, fiddle, clarinet and whistle. A repertoire of largely contemporary songs, instrumentals and a number of self-penned songs and tunes. No need to book.
Tuesday, 18th August. 10.30am – 12.00noon. Kids’ Kitchen:  Smores on the Firepit.  £1 or Pay-as-you-can.
Thursday, 20th August. 5.00-9.00pm. Family Quiz Night.  Questions for all ages and a grand prize at the end! Teams of 6. If you don’t have a full team we can pair you up with other teams. No need to book.
Friday, 21st August 6.00-10.00pm. Film Night:  Dirty Dancing. We’ll start the evening with swing band Moonlighting before heading into The Sanctuary to enjoy the classic movie starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.  Dress for a 1963 summer.
Friday, 21st August 6.00-8.00pm. Moonlighting. They perform classic swing tunes with a bit of western swing and the occasional Latin number, all served with harmony vocals. No booking.
Tuesday, 25th August 10.30am-12.00noon.  Kids’ kitchen;  Banana Splits. No booking. £1 or pay-as-you-can.
Thursday, 27th August 5.00-8.00pm. Back to School Disco. No need to book.
Friday, 28th August 7.30-10.00pm. Sanctum/Unicorn Ship Explosion. Roberto Pennypincher and Sash! Oblong.  Kaleidoscopes of sound with rhythmical nonsense.  Booking required.  
For more information and tickets check the Long Table website here
 
Brimscombe Mill
We are hosting a full programme of creative, low-cost activities for children, young people and families this summer holiday.  Drop-in activities every day.
Kids’ Stuff Crafts 10.00am – 12.00noon. Monday to Saturday:  Scavenger Hunts;  Games and Activities;  Food and drink;  Play area. Check the timetable for drop-in activities, bookable workshops, family food etc.
Bookable events include:
Tuesday, 4th August 1.00-4.00pm. Crafternoon with Sophie: Design and make your own trinket dish. Aged 8 – 14 years.
Wednesday, 5th August. 11.00am – 12.00noon. Hannah Shaw Silly Animal Stories Show.
Thursday, 6th August. 1.30-3.00pm. Crafternoon with Gemma: Design and make a Collage.
Wednesday, 11th August. 10.00am – 12.00noon. School of Larks Circus Skills’ Workshop.
Tuesday, 18th August 1.00- 3.15pm. Martha Lightfoot Illustration Workshop. Aimed at aged 8+
Wednesday 19th August 10.00am – 12.30pm. Gamelan Music and Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppet Workshop.  Aged 7+
Tuesday, 25th August. 11.00am – 12.00noon. Silly Science Show.
Tuesday, 25th August 2.00 – 3.00pm. Climbing Commons bouldering sessions for 13 – 18 year olds.
Wednesday, 26th August 1.00-3.15pm. Crafternoon with Leigh;  Make Cynotype Prints for school-age children
and for not just for children:
Saturday, 1st August – 10.00am-2.00pm  Wear Next Gear Amnesty and Pop Up Shop  Preloved outdoor clothing and equipment
Friday, 28th August – 10.30am-1.30pm  Brimscombe Mill Tour   including a rundown of how Brimscombe Mill works, how the hubs are developing, and what it takes to get started from creating a network of social enterprises, to thinking about funding, partnerships, buildings, shared values and local need. To book your place contact jessica@thegracenetwork.org.uk

For more information and tickets check the Brimscombe Mill website here
 

Further afield

  
Barn Theatre, Cirencester
Until 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.
28th August – 3rd October Yes, Prime Minister.  Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey are back!  A different story but the same razor-sharp comedy in the prequel to the 2023 hit show.
Bookings and more information here, or Box Office 01285 648255. 
 
Cotswold Playhouse, Stroud
Wednesday, 19th August 2.30pm.  Film. One hundred and One Dalmatians. Tickets £8;  (£5 for under 18s)
Bookings and more information here or Box Office 0333 666 3366 

Woodchester Mansion
Every Thursday in August.  The Watchers of Woodchester Mansion.  £13 per adult, £7 per child, Under 3yrs free.  Bring the family to this magical summer adventure uniting mystery, imagination and play.   More information here
 
Woodchester Park
Up to 31st August. 10.00am – 4.30pm.  Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate.
Friday, 7th August.  5.30-7.00pm. Outdoor Theatre, Treasure Island presented by Quantum Theatre.  Tickets available here.  
Other events include Workshops;  Guided group-led walks. More info on the National trust website here
 
Dunkirk Mill and Gigg Mill, Stroud
Open for Mill Visits:
Sunday, 9th August  – Dunkirk Mill only
Saturday, 22nd August – Dunkirk Mill and Gigg Mill
Sunday, 23rd August – Dunkirk Mill only
Wednesday, 26th August – Dunkirk Mill only
Monday, 31st August – Dunkirk Mill only
More information online here
 
Painswick Wool Day 
Thursday, 6th August 10.00am-5.00pm.   An entertaining and exploratory day for all the family in association with the parish church and the local history society. Donkeys, sheep, alpacas, history, houses, spinning, weaving, storytelling and lots more. No charge, but donations welcome for St Mary’s Parish Church; booking not necessary.
Forage & Dye with Siân Lester
Sunday, 30th August 10.00am-4.00pm.  Spend a couple of hours foraging locally for dye plants, then use them to dye suitable fabrics (supplied) at the Cacao Café in Bedford Street, Stroud. Cost £75 (£65 for Stroudwater Textile Trust Members). 10 places only.  More information and booking here
 

Dates for your diaries


Saturday, 5th September 12.00noon – 4.00pm. Minchinhampton Flower and Produce Show
Monday, 7th September 6.30pm. The Friends of Tetbury Hospital Quiz Night.  Ashley Manor, GL8 8SX.  Tables of 8 or 10. Suggested donation £25.  Guests are asked to bring a picnic. Raising money for the hospital roof.  https://tetburyhospital.co.uk/donate/
Friday 11th September. 7.30pm. NT Live “Les Liaisons Dangereuses”, Minchinhampton Market House.
Saturday, 12th September 12.00noon – 5.00pm. MinchLife Street Party.
Tuesday, 15th – Sunday, 20th September 10.00am – 4.00pm. Art Exhibition at Three Storeys, Nailsworth featuring paintings and sketches by a group of Stroud artists working under Alison Vickery.
Friday, 25th September.  A trip to RHS Autumn Show with Ian and Katie Jarvis.
Friday, 25th September. Minchinhampton Local History Group ‘Minchinhampton and the Civil war’
 

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. 

Wednesday, 29th July – Sunday, 2nd August – Tequila Circus Minchinhampton Rugby Club, Hampton Fields  All seats £9.00.  Wed 29th 7.00pm only, Thurs 30th 5.00pm and 7.30pm, Fri 31st  5.00pm and 7.30pm, Sat 1st Aug 2.00pm and 5.00pm, Sun, 2nd Aug 2.00pm only.  More details/booking here.

Thursday, 30th July – Monday, 10th  August – Giffords Circus, Minchinhampton Common  Brand-new show, “Waterfield”, is inspired by the beauty of the English countryside and the creatures that call it home.  For details of prices and times, and booking, look online here or telephone 01453 800200

Friday, 31st July – 4.30-5.30pm Moments of Wonder (relaxed performance*)  Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton  Featuring performances by visiting artists Millie Whitestone,  Sky and Alby in a show curated by Claudia Weston (School of Larks, Stroud) and Andy Bewley (Writer and Director), prepare to be amazed by circus feats, gymnastics and wonderful singing. Hosted in partnership with Minchinhampton Baptist Church.  *for those with additional needs where there will be more space, less noise and reduced lighting.   Pay as you feel refreshments.

Friday, 31st July – 6.30-9.00pm  Box Bar  Box Village Hall  An enjoyable social hub for the village.

Friday, 31st July – 7.23-10.30pm  Blues Night  (Eddie Marrion followed by Pete G and the Magnitones)  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  £8.00 ticket from bar or pay on door.

Saturday, 1st August – 10.00am -12.00noon  Coffee Morning  Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church Minchinhampton.  All welcome.  If you require a lift please call 01453 889004

Saturday, 1st August – 10.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm   Moments of Wonder  Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton  Featuring performances by visiting artists Millie Whitestone,  Sky and Alby in a show curated by Claudia Weston (School of Larks, Stroud) and Andy Bewley (Writer and Director), prepare to be amazed by circus feats, gymnastics and wonderful singing. Hosted in partnership with Minchinhampton Baptist Church.  Pay as you feel refreshments.

Saturday, 1st August -7.15-10.00pm  (Eyes down 7.45pm) Musical Bingo  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton  Join Arkie’s new adventure.  Cash prizes for winners.

Sunday, 2nd August – 9.00-10.00am  Big Top Service Giffords Circus, Minchinhampton Common.  Combined Church service (Baptists, Methodists and C of E).  Followed by refreshments at Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton. 

Monday, 3rd August Thursday, 6th August – 9.00am-3.00pm  Summer Tennis Camps for Children aged 5-14 Minchinhampton Tennis Club, Tobacconist Road  Half-Days available.  For further information and booking click here

Tuesday, 4th August – Amberley Gardening Club:  Visit to Great Chalfield Manor and Lacock Village.  For precise details of timing, and further information about membership,  please contact christo.p.bailey@outlook.com

Wednesday, 5th August – 2.30-4.30pm  Minchinhampton Women’s Institute: Summer Afternoon Tea  (For those who have already booked) For more information, contact Sandy (President) emery31@btinternet.com, Christina (Secretary) gooch764@btinternet.com or Joy (Minch Life liaison rep) joyburr005@gmail.com

Thursday, 6th August – 10.30am-12.00noon  Hampton Probus: Golden Era of Hollywood  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk

Thursday, 6th August – 2.00-4.00pm  Summer Craft Session for Children aged 3+  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road  All children to be accompanied by an adult.  Free event.

Thursday, 6th August – 2.30-4.00pm  Holiday Lego Club  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road.  All children to be accompanied by an adult.  Free event.

Thursday, 6th August – 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, 7th August – 6.45-9.00pm  Cotswold Sessions  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  Friendly folk tune and song session.  For all abilities.

Sunday, 9th August – 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, 9th August – 7.45-10.00pm  Arkie’s Quiz Night  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  £4.00 per team of four.

Monday, 10th August – 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, 10th August – 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, 10th August – 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, 11th August – 10.15am-12.15pm  Scrabble Group  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road  Newcomers welcome.

Thursday, 13th August – 10.00am-12.00noon Minchinhampton Probus: Storytelling for Adults 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, 13th August – 2.30-4.00pm  Holiday Lego Club  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road.  All children to be accompanied by an adult.  Free event.

Friday, 14th August – 1.00-4.00pm  Detective School for Curious Kids  Box Village Hall  For ages 8-13.  £20 per detective.  Bookings please contact wolfclub.investigations@gmail.com

Saturday, 15th August – 6.00-9.00pm  Curry Night  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton  Eat all you can buffet.  £19.95 per head.  Bookings 01453 882315 or speak to bar staff.  Relaxed music session from 9.00pm.

Sunday, 16th August – 3.00-6.00pm  Pericles Prince of Tyre Hill House, Amberley  Gate opens 2.00pm  A Shakespearian romp in Hill House gardens with minstrel accompaniment, a glass of wine, tea and cake.  £10 in advance (£12 at gate).  Bookings here.

Monday, 17th August – 6.30-10.00pm  Minchinhampton Gardening Club Summer Social Gathering  The Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common.  Arrive 6.30, food 7.00pm prompt.  £14.00 per head including fish and chips or haloumi and chips.  To book tickets see https://www.gfgs.org.uk/clubs/minchinhampton/default.html

Wednesday, 19th August – 10.30am-12.00noon.  Social Book Club  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road.  This month’s topic will be “Colour”.  You can interpret this as you wish.  All welcome to come along.

Thursday, 20th August – 9.00am-12.00noon TD Coaching World Cup 2026 Football Camp for Girls and Boys  Minchinhampton Primary School  £25 per player session.  Limited places.  Email td.coaching@btinternet.com, or tel 07806 824550

Thursday, 20th August – 10.00am-12.30pm  Digital Drop-in – Free advice  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road.   Ask in the library or telephone 01452 671055 to book a time slot.

Thursday, 20th August – 10.30am-12.00noon  Hampton Probus: Cheese making and tasting  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  For further information contact: webmaster@hamptonprobus.co.uk

Thursday, 20th August –  2.30-4.00pm  Holiday Lego Club  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road.  All children to be accompanied by an adult.  Free event.

Thursday, 20th August – 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, 21st August – 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, 21st August – 6.45-9.00pm  Cotswold Sessions  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  Friendly folk tune and song session.  For all abilities

Saturday, 22nd August – 2.00-5.00pm  Summer Cream Teas  Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton  There will be two sittings: 2.00pm and 3.30pm. Enjoy scones and a drink for £7.50, or upgrade to a full afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, cake and a drink for £15.00.  Pre-booking is essential via Revd Tracey, Toni Lambert or the Church Office. Payment is required in advance. Please advise of any food allergies when booking.

Saturday, 22nd August – 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)

Sunday, 23rd August – 7.45-10.00pm  Arkie’s Quiz Night  Cotswold Club, High Street, Minchinhampton.  £4.00 per team of four.

Monday, 24th August – 7.00-9.30pm  Minchinhampton Parish Council Full Council Meeting.  Minchinhampton Baptist Church, Tetbury Street.   Members of the public wishing to join the meeting should email the clerk to confirm details.  Email: clerk@minchinhampton-pc.gov.uk

Tuesday, 25th August – Thursday, 27th August – 9.00am-3.00pm  Summer Tennis Camps for Children aged 5-14 Minchinhampton Tennis Club, Tobacconist Road  Half-Days available.  For further information and booking click here

Tuesday, 25th August – 8.50am-5.30pm  A Trip to Chippenham Town Centre & Ilford Manor with Ian Jarvis  Coach £28.50 plus entrance, talk, extra private walled garden and lunch £49.50, total £78.  Contact:  Ian (& Katie) Jarvis 01453 833131, Mobile: 07403 899599, Mobile: 07802 357478

Thursday, 27th August – 9.00am-12.00noon TD Coaching World Cup 2026 Football Camp for Girls and Boys Minchinhampton Primary School  £25 per player session.  Limited places.  Email td.coaching@btinternet.com, or tel 07806 824550

Thursday, 27th August – 10.00am-12.00noon Minchinhampton Probus: World War 2 Propaganda  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, 27th August – 2.00-4.00pm  Summer Craft Session for Children aged 3+  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road  All children to be accompanied by an adult.  Free event.

Thursday, 27th August – 2.30-4.00pm  Holiday Lego Club  Minchinhampton Community Library, School Road.  All children to be accompanied by an adult.  Free event.

Friday, 28th August – 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, 29th August – 6.00-8.30pm  Celebrating the Rose Window Restoration  Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton  6.30 Illustrated Talk by Jack Clare of Holy Well Glass, 7.15 Plans for the Future, 7.30 Time to Celebrate.  Free entry

Sunday, 30th August – 10.30am-1.00pm  Walking and Wildlife Group:  Severn at Arlingham   An informal group who enjoy walking, wildlife, good company and the occasional trip to the pub. Dogs welcome.  Please contact karencolebourn@gmail.com to be added to the circulation list.

Monday, 31st August – 10.00am-4.00pm  Minchinhampton Local History Group Display  Market House, Minchinhampton. 

Tuesday, 1st September –  2.30-4.30pm  Afternoon Fellowship Group  Porch Room, Holy Trinity Church, Minchinhampton  All welcome.  More information from Sue Fairley on 01453 873139

Tuesday, 1st September – 6.00-7.00pm  Minch Safer Streets Meeting  The Crown, High Street, Minchinhampton.  All welcome.

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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