We’re already half way through the school summer holidays, but thankfully Stroud is digging deep to keep us all entertained this week, with magic shows, pirate map making and tree walks. Plus for ticket holders Gifford’s Circus has popped up on Minchinhampton Common for its annual sell-out run.
For older attendees there’s a talk at Stroud Library on the history of Stroud Rugby Club, a second hand sale at Stroud Brewery, an open mic afternoon at the Prince Albert and a new artist residency at SVA’s John Street Gallery.
Find out more in our regular look at things coming up in Stroud and the wider district. To suggest an event for inclusion, use this form.
Regular and one off events
- Take a tree walk in Rodborough – Mon 11 Aug, 7pm
John Parker from the Arboricultural Association leads a special tree walk along the Wallbridge-Dudbridge path, with support from Rodborough Parish Council. John will help with identifying trees en route, as well as identifying the nature they support and some of the challenges they face.
- See a magic show at Stroud Brewery – Tue 12 Aug, 11am
Magician and entertainer Phil brings his non-stop magical mayhem to Stroud Brewery for a morning performance aimed at children aged 3 – 7, but open to all. Expect magic tricks, puppets and high energy clowning. Booking recommended.
- Learn the history of Gloucester Rugby Club – Wed 13 Aug, 10am
As part of the Gloucester Rugby Older People Programme, Stroud Library hosts this special free talk about the history of Gloucester Rugby Club. Booking required, refreshments provided.
- Make a pirate map at Kids Stuff – Thu 14 Aug, 10am – 12:30pm
Brimcombe Mill’s summer holiday activities continue throughout August and Thursdays are adventure day, this featuring a pirate map making session. For lunch, the Long Table will also be laying on pay-as-you-can jacket potatoes and mini kids smoothies.
- Pick up a second hand bargain at Stroud Brewery – Sun 17 Aug, 11am – 3pm
ReLoved Club and Stroud Brewery & Taproom lay on this pre-loved pop up market at the Stroud Brewery taproom. Expect specially selected second hand & vintage clothes and organic beer brewed on site.
- Attend the open mic at the Prince Albert – Sun 17 Aug, 3pm
Stroud’s best music pub launches a new open mic session taking place on Sunday afternoon. Expect a relaxed and welcoming environment for those still finding their stage feet, but with all the equipment, lighting and background knowledge to make you feel like a star.
Beginning this week
- Observe Akira Roe’s John Street Gallery residency – Tue 12 Aug – Mon 25 Aug,
Akira Roe takes up residency at the SVA’s John Street Gallery, using the gallery space where he will be creating large-scale experimental paintings using paint rollers. The gallery is open Friday and Saturday, 10am – 3pm, and at all other times you can have a good gawp through the window.
Further afield
- Take a four legged friend to the Big Bark – Sat 16 – Sun 17 Aug, 10am – 5pm
This special travelling show taking place in Cirencester Park is aimed exclusively at dogs and their people. Attendees can enjoy dog show competitions, have-a-go activities, performances, puppies and more.
- 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.
