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

Thursday, March 16
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
  • CIREN Belles social evening from 7.30-9pm at Somewhere Else. Ciren Belles bring together women of all ages and backgrounds for friendship, to hear informative speakers and for social occasions. For more information call 01285 659317.
  • AFTERNOON Talk: Introducing Medieval Monastries at the Corinium Museum. Tim Porter explores abbey architecture with reference to abbeys across the country, including Cirencester. Costs £6.50, booking essential on 01285 655611.

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.

Cheltenham 

  • ABIGAIL’S Party by Mike Leigh starring Amanda Abbington continues 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

Saturday, March 18
Malmesbury

  • MALMESBURY Abbey Music Society (MAMS) welcomes the Chamber Philharmonic of Europe from 7.30pm. The orchestra will appear in its nine-man chamber form and their programme will include Wolf, Hummel, Bach and Mozart. Tickets, £15, are available from Malmesbury Abbey Bookshop and from mamsmusic.co.uk

Guiting Power 

  • LAMBING season is underway with daily events at Cotswold Farm Park. This weekend, March 18-19, there will be a special celebration of their Cotswolds rare breed. Visit cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk to find out more about special spring events.

Sunday, March 19
Cricklade

  • MIND, body and spirit psychic fayre at Cricklade Town Hall, SN6 6DA from 11am-5pm. Admission £2, contact 01666 829293 or visit dreamgatepsychicfayres.blogspot.co.uk for more information.

Monday, March 20
Cirencester

  • CIRENCESTER Civic Society lecture: Cirencester Market Place 1820-2017 at the Salvation Army Hall, Thomas Street from 7-9pm. An illustrated talk by Martin Portus, visitors welcome, £3, more information at ccsoc.org.uk
  • 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.

Tuesday, March 21
Swindon

  • BANFF Mountain Film Festival returns to the Wyvern Theatre from 7.30pm. Experience an evening of extraordinary short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival featuring some of the most incredible adventurers, adrenaline sports and thought-provoking pieces from all over the globe. Visit banff-uk.com for more information or swindontheatres.co.uk to book tickets. 

Wednesday, March 22
Cirencester

  • FREE fitness session, suitable for all levels. Join Ben Jackson for fitness fun from 9-10am at Kingshill Outdoor Gym.
  • CIRENCESTER Youth Market in the Market Place from 10.30am-2.30pm. The Youth Market makes a welcome return, come and savour some great shopping opportunities and delicious food from the town’s young entrepreneurs.