What’s on in Stroud this week: 31 March – 6 April
Spring is here, the sun is out and there is an extra hour of daylight each evening. With the new season comes a host of celebratory events including spring crafts, egg hunting and more.
Plus the return of Boss Morris’ Finger in the Spring, a seasonal celebration with music and folk dance spanning two excellent Rodborough pubs, and a special fundraising quiz at the Fresh Standard Brewery.
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Regular and one off events
- Make a spring decoration at Stroud Brewery – Tue 1 Apr, 6pm
Stroud Brewery hosts its regular adults’ craft table as usual on the first and third Tuesday of each month. This week, host Ellie Dodridge leads a session making special decorations to celebrate the springtime.
- See the Garden of Entropy exhibition at Three Storeys – Tue 1 – Sun 6 Apr
This new exhibition organised by a collective of local artists, showcases a range of sculpture, photography, paintings, ceramics and mixed-media pieces. Though the exhibition does not have a single overarching theme, we are told that it has been timed to coincide with the arrival of spring, reflecting renewal, awakening and how the artists have blossomed as a collective.
- Attend the Fresh Standard quiz night – Fri 4 Apr, 6pm
Merretts Mill’s excellent brewery hosts a special quiz supporting mental health in the music community. Funds are being raised in aid of Ollie’s Random Acts of Kindness, a community organisation dedicated to supporting music fans struggling with mental health.
- Hunt for eggs in Rodborough – Sun 6 Apr, 10am – 4pm
A double-header day of seasonal celebrations in Rodborough sees the Friends of Rodborough Primary School organise their annual easter egg hunt. The hunt begins and ends at Rodborough Community Primary School where refreshments will be on offer.
- Dip your finger in the spring – Sun 6 Apr, 11am – 8pm
Join local folk dance stalwarts Boss Morris for a seasonal celebration in Kingscourt and Rodborough. Participants are asked to meet at the King’s Head in Kingscourt before processing to dip their fingers in the secret spring, and then joining a group walk to the Prince Albert for more Morris dancing and general merriment.
- Learn bookbinding in Chalford – Sun 6 Apr, 10am – 4pm
Gloucestershire bookbinder and illustrator, Kate Lennon, leads a one day introduction to bookbinding at Chalford’s Victoria Studios. The course promises that participants will leave at the end of the day with at least three handmade books and a newfound confidence and ability to continue to craft at home.
Continuing all week
- Celebrate Stroud Library’s birthday – Mon 31 Mar – Sat 5 Apr
Stroud’s new library celebrates not being so new any more, with a special week of events to coincide with its first birthday. Expect a number of activities throughout the week, including engaging author talks and interactive workshops, hands-on lab events and an over 60s Ruby Tuesday tea party.
Further afield
- Catch a show at Bath Comedy Festival – Continues until 21 Apr
The 16th annual Bath Comedy Festival begins on Mon 31 Mar and continues until Mon 21 Apr 2025. The festival features shows at a range of venues around town including the Old Theatre Royal, the Rondo Theatre and Komedia in Westgate Street, plus added extras such as comedy tours of the Roman Baths themselves.
For a full month of art, music, theatre, literature, film and comedy events, pick up a copy of Stroud’s popular listings magazine, Good on Paper.
