What’s on in Stroud this week: 1 – 7 September
It’s the first day of meteorological autumn, and the schools go back this week, marking a change in the events on offer around the Stroud District.
Talks, gigs and evening performances are back in fashion , with a Radical Stroud event in Eastington, an evening considering the River Frome at Stroud Brewery, a spoken word event at the Bowbridge Arms and gigs at the Prince Albert.
The Museum in the Park also begins a season focussing on veteran Whiteway blacksmith Alan Evans and the Moreton Show takes place at the wrong end of the Cotswolds on Saturday.
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
- Learn the radical history of Stroud – Thu 4 Sep, 7pm
Radical Stroud poet, performer, writer, walker, teacher and historian Stuart Butler presents this special evening at Eastington Village Hall exploring the 18th and 19th century radical history of Stroud and the Five Valleys. Stuart’s talk will take in the weavers’ riots, machine-breaking, the Chartists, food riots and the role of Stroud Scarlet in imperial expansion.
- Explore a Wilder Frome – Thu 4 Sep, 6 – 9pm
Join the Severn Vale Catchment Partnership at Stroud Brewery for an evening of talks, a short riverside walk, and the chance to hear more about the Wilder Frome project. The team will share some background about what is already happening on the river – from removing barriers to fish passage, to tackling invasive species and bringing back native crayfish – and their vision for 2030.
- Visit the Door Youth Project – Sat 6 Sep, 10am – 2pm
The Door Youth Project invites all comers to visit their new Stroud town centre offices with a treasure hunt, drinks, cake and games and competitions.
- Enjoy spoken word at the Bowbridge Arms – Sun 7 Sep, 5pm
This special free evening of poetry, storytelling and spoken word at the Bowbridge Arms seeks to celebrate the creativity of the Stroud community. The event is hosted by Tony Rogers with guest poets Avril Staple and Tim Bannon and an open mic session for poets, storytellers, and anyone with a passion for words.
- Come dance at the Trinity Rooms – Sun 7 Sep, 10:30am
Local chef, cookery teacher and dance creator Maria-Carin Gala leads 90 minutes of Sunday morning guided dance at the Trinity Rooms. All are welcome to dance however they want, ideally unapologetically.
- See the Patsy Gamble Trio at the Albert – Sun 7 Sep, 7pm
Saxophonist Patsy Gamble joins forces with guitarist Keith Thompson and ex Wishbone Ash guitarist Muddy Manninen for a very special intimate, acoustic project of original songs, music and chat with three seasoned musicians.
Beginning this week
- See Earth Fire Iron at the Museum in the Park – Sat 6 Sep – Sun 2 Nov
The Museum in the Park commemorates the career of veteran Whiteway colonist and artist-blacksmith Alan Evans (1952-2023) with a special exhibition of works by Alan and his contemporaries, as well as contributions by some of the most exciting young blacksmiths working today. The exhibition is accompanied by a range of events at the museum and other venues and the launch of a new book, ‘Earth Fire Iron’.
Further afield
- Attend the Moreton Show – Sat 6 Sep, 8.30am – 5:30pm
Celebrating country life in the Cotswolds since 1949, Moreton Show seeks to bring together the best of British farming. Officially organised by the Moreton in Marsh and District Agricultural and Horse Show Society, the show inevitably has a slight focus on the horsing community, but also boasts arena attractions, interactive and educational displays, free children’s activities and an array of stalls.
- 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.
