What’s on in Stroud this week: 24 February – 2 March
Back to school this week, but it’ll be March by the weekend, and the first daffodils and crocuses are beginning to show their faces. All clear signs that spring is just around the corner.
There’s plenty to keep you busy up and down the Five Valleys – and further afield – including stories and songs, tree planting, needlework and winter cheese. Plus on Saturday local family-focussed institution Play Circle launch their new album with a series of events at Brimscombe Mill.
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Regular and one off events
- Attend family storytime at Stroud Library – Mon 24 Feb, 10am
Join the team at Stroud Library each Monday at 10am for a family storytelling session. Book online or register with staff on arrival.
- Sing sea shanties at the Prince Albert – Wed 26 Feb – 8pm
Daisy Burt’s monthly informal-and-inclusive sea and folk song circle returns to the yard at the Prince Albert for its February session. All are equally welcome, whether you bring your own song for others to learn and enjoy, or just join in from a far-flung table for a single chorus of the Drunken Sailor.
- Get a haircut from the mobile barber – Thu 27 Feb, 10am – 2pm
Stroud’s mobile barber, Alistair, pitches up at Brimscombe Mill offering pay-as-you-can haircuts to those needing a trim. Booking recommended but some walk-ins may also be available.
- Plant trees at Hammond’s Farm – Thu 27 Feb, 10am and 1pm
Stroud Valleys Project’s mission to plant 12,000 trees continues with a volunteer tree planting session, this time at Hammond’s Farm in Wick Street. Book your place and come dressed for all weathers and ready to dig.
- See Chewy She at the Prince Albert – Fri 28 Feb, 9pm
London based purveyors of electro-disco-punk come to the Albert for a special free Friday night show blending glittery disco grooves with punk rock energy. Known for wild, immersive live shows that mix humor, absurdity, and feminist themes, they are surely a must-see for Mermaid Chunky fans.
- Attend the Playcircle album launch – Sat 1 Mar, 1pm, 2.30pm, 4pm, and 7:30pm.
The Playcircle team launch their new album, Seasons Go Round, at the Long Table with a series of special events throughout the day. Bear, mouse and the full band host sessions for all the family at 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm, followed by an evening gig with the Playcircle house band, the Mother Folkers, at 7:30pm.
Continuing this week
- Learn patchwork at the Museum in the Park – Fri 28 Feb – Fri 4 Apr – 10:30am – 12:30pm
Textile specialist Sue McNamara, explores a range of different hand-stitching techniques during a six week course at the Museum in the Park. Participants should have existing basic sewing skills for this slow sewing course, which seeks to create an oasis of needlework-based calm and companionship away from the stresses and strains of the outside world.
Further afield
- Eat cheese at the Salutation – Thu 27 Feb, 7:30pm
Jerry the Cheese hosts his regular cheese club at the Salutation Inn at Ham, just outside Berkeley, on the last Thursday of every month. Expect to taste five great cheeses, each paired with a beer or cider and accompanied with interesting facts. This month’s session is themed around winter cheeses. Booking highly recommended.
- 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.
