There's plenty going on in the Cotswolds this week.

Friday, March 10
Cirencester

  • BULB is an exhibition of contemporary lighting at New Brewery Arts. Runs until March 19, open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm, free admission. Visit newbreweryarts.org.uk for more information.
  • MEDIEVAL Manuscripts of Cirencester Abbey 900 is a rare opportunity to see manuscripts that were in the Abbey library at its Dissolution in 1539. Runs until May 21 at the Corinium Museum, free admission. For more information visit coriniummuseum.org

Lechlade

  • RIVERFOLK at The Trout Inn, Riverside from 8pm. Entrance £2, for more information call 01367 252313.

Guiting Power

  • LAMBING season is underway with daily events at Cotswold Farm Park. This weekend, March 11-12, there will be a special celebration of their Kerry Hills rare breed. Visit cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk to find out more about special spring events.

Swindon

  • NOEL & Gertie at the Arts Centre is a musical comedy based on the story of Noel Coward and Gertrude Lawrence, one of the most fascinating relationships in theatre history, which originally ran in the West End for nine years. Begins at 7.30pm, for more information or to book tickets visit swindontheatres.co.uk 

Stroud

  • STROUD film festival continues with a number of events at various venues throughout the town including workshops, presentations, discussions, Q&A sessions and film premieres and screenings. Runs until Sunday, March 19. For more information and a detailed list of all events visit stroudfilmfestival. org, search stroudfilmfest on facebook or follow @filmstroud on twitter.

Bristol

  • SUNNY Afternoon, The Kinks musical, continues at the Bristol Hippodrome with performances at various times. Runs until March 11, for more information and to book visit atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome

Saturday, March 11
Harnhill

  • THE Royal Agricultural University will be holding a dedicated lambing weekend at its Harnhill Manor Farm. Open to all, visitors will get the chance to find out what goes on during lambing season and hopefully see some being born. Ffamilies can see lambs being born, enjoy tractor and trailer rides, educational displays on farming and food production and a series of demonstrations, as well as a picnic area, food, and refreshments. 10am-4pm, also on March 12, £5 per car, with half of the proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Miserden

  • PHOENIX Concert at the village hall from 1.30-6pm with local musicians including the Gloucester Diamonds, Blondes with Beards and Edd Donovan. Entry £10, children £5, includes drinks and snacks. Fundraiser for staff following the Carpenter’s Arms fire in January. For more information contact Robin Burton on 07843 241371 or email robin@robinburton.co.uk

Sunday, March 12
Nailsworth

  • TEA-time concert with the Bristol Ensemble at 3pm in Christ Church, New Market Road, GL7 0DQ. Beethoven Septet in E flat major, tickets £10 on the door, further details at bristolensemble.com 

Monday, March 13
Cirencester

  • PLAY Rangers at Thistle Patch in Chesterton from 4-6pm. Activities range from arts to sports, den making to dressing up and much more. Free, fun, outdoor play in all weather.

Cheltenham

  • ABIGAIL'S Party by Mike Leigh starring Amanda Abbington begins at the Everyman Theatre telling the story of a drinks party from hell that descends into chaos, comedy and tragedy. Runs until March 18, for more information and to book tickets visit everymantheatre.org.uk

Wednesday, March 15
Cirencester

  • MICK Aston annual lecture 2017, presented by Cotswold Archaeology in conjunction with the Roman Society at 7.30pm in Bingham Hall, King Street. Professor Mark Maltby from Bournemouth University will talk about Animals and Society in the Roman Cotswolds. Free entry, no need to book. Contact Cotswold Archaeology for more information on 01285 771022 or e-mail enquires@cotswoldarchaeology.co.uk
  • CIRENCESTER Music Society Talk by John Humphries about Charles Villiers Stanford, visitors welcome. Takes place from 7.30-9.30pm at the Ashcroft Centre, Ashcroft Road.
  • FREE fitness session, suitable for all levels. Join Ben Jackson for fitness fun from 9-10am at Kingshill Outdoor Gym.