What’s on in Stroud this week: 24 – 30 March
It’s already the final week of March, and there’s plenty to see and do up and down the Five Valleys. From allotment history to radical feminism via jazz and bees there is no shortage of potential diversions.
Plus sign up to soar through the Minchinhampton skies in a glider, get your tools repaired at the Trinity Rooms or watch some excellent music at the Albert.
Find out more in our regular look at things coming up in Stroud and the wider district. To suggest an event for inclusion in 2025, use this form.
Regular and one off events
- Learn the history of Rodborough Glebe Allotments – Wed 26 Mar, 10am – 12 noon
The Old Endowed School’s regular Coffee Pot Community Café and local history group Remembering Rodborough host a special celebration of Rodborough Glebe Allotments. The exhibition follows a local historical research project which has uncovered fascinating stories of the people who have worked the land over the years.
- Discuss feminism with Stroud Radical Reading Group – Wed 26 Mar – 7.30pm
In a special event scheduled to follow International Women’s Day, Stroud Radical Reading Group discusses feminism through the pages of Brenna Bhandar and Rafeef Ziadah’s Revolutionary Feminisms and Sophie Lewis’ Enemy Feminisms. Participants are invited to pick one or other of the books to read in full, or read excerpts from both.
- Join the Stroud Jazz Club Jam Session – Fri 28 Mar, 8pm
Bristol-based saxophonist, flutist, bandleader, composer and filmmaker Kevin Figes joins the Stroud Jazz Club jam session at the SVA. All are welcome to listen – and perform – at this friendly supportive monthly event.
- Visit Cotswold Gliding Club – Sat 29 Mar, 10am
Aston Down’s Cotswold Gliding Club holds a special open day for anyone interested in gliding. Whether considering a career in aviation, or seeking a one off experience, visitors can learn more about gliding, with the option of a discounted Air Experience flight with a month’s membership.
- Visit Stroud Repair and Eco Cafe – Sun 30 Mar, 11am – 2pm
Held regularly on the last Sunday of every month, Stroud Repair and Eco Cafe is a free meeting place to talk to others about repairing things, and seek expertise to repair any broken items you might have lying around. Expect proficient repairers with skills in textiles, electricals, tools and bikes, plus tea and coffee and lunch available from the volunteers.
- See Swill Odgers and Bobby Valentino – Sun 30 Mar, 7pm
Acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter, and founder member of The Men They Couldn’t Hang Phil “Swill” Odgers arrives at the Prince Albert, alongside co-writer of the Bluebells’ Young at Heart, Bobby Valentino, who has graced stages with the likes of Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Paul Weller. Expect a good night.
Continuing this week
- Join Stroud BuzzClub at the Museum in the Park – Sun 30 Mar, 11am – 1:30pm
Stroud BuzzClub is the Museum in the Park Walled Garden’s resident group for honey bee and pollination enthusiasts, welcoming both children and adults. This month’s session is a seed bomb making workshop, with hot and cold drinks and cakes on hand for participants.
Further afield
- Explore modern crafts at New Brewery Arts – Until 24 May
Arts Council England and Heritage Craft support And The Work Goes On, a special exhibition of work by craftspeople aged 25 and under at New Brewery Arts. The exhibition takes its inspiration and name from a William Morris quote, seeking to recognise how craft and making can offer both joy and fulfilment and a lust for continuous improvement.
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.
