Stonehouse WI meets this evening, Wednesday, October 17 at 7.30pm in the Community Centre. Chair of Woodchester Mansion’s Volunteer Liaison Group Liz Davenport will talk about the history of this unique Grade 1 listed Victorian Gothic house. Do come and join us and learn about this fascinating building.

Stonehouse Sports Centre, Woodcock Lane, is now under new management. For more info contact 07849 566525 or visit their website on Facebook stonehousesport.com and subscribe to their newsletter.

Savvy Seniors - Vue Cinema. Tomorrow, Thursday October 18 at 11am. Ant-man and the Wasp – As Scott Lang balances being both a Super Hero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr Hank present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover the secrets from their past. Why not come along and for just £3.99 see a film and have a cuppa and a biscuit. And don’t forget to use your bus pass. Live screenings: This Saturday, October 20 at 5.55pm from The Met, Samson et Dalila, Sunday, October 21 at 1.45 from the Royal Ballet, Mayerling, Tuesday, October 23 at 7pm from the National Theatre, King Lear.

Cotswold AONB Wardens’ Walks in and around Stroud. Join us today, October 17 for a 7 mile walk from Minchinhampton Church to Chalford & the River Frome. Next Wednesday, October 24 walk from Horsley’s village shop to Chavenage House and Hay Lane 4 hours, 6 miles. All walks start at 10am and more information can be found in the Cotswold Lion newspaper or on the website: escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/walking/guided-walks/

Gloucestershire Libraries are encouraging all residents to use the internet as part of Get Online Week, this week until October 21. This is a great opportunity to call in at your local library and get advice on how to make full use of your computer and ask the questions you have always wanted to ask.

‘Share & Repair’ is a new community workshop in Stonehouse and is looking for people to be part of a team of volunteer repairers. So if you have the skills, mechanical, electrical, sewing or woodworking, and time come and join this exciting new venture, come and join us. Share your skills with people bringing items to be fixed, saving them money & keeping stuff out of landfill. Along the way repairers enjoy the banter and the satisfaction of having fixed where possible. And there is always a cuppa and cake! Where? In the Old Post Office Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. 9.30am to 3.30pm. More info. Contact Pam Willis on 07926 569619 or pareora35@gmail.com.

Parkrun happens every Saturday promptly at 9am on the field on Oldends Lane. It is for everyone - experienced runners and beginners, old and young - just come along and join in. It is free for all. If you have ever wanted to take up a running this is for you. Come along and find out - you will be very welcome. And now every Sunday at 9am Junior Parkrun - for young people age 4 - 14. Slightly shorter distance - just 2k.

’after arts’ is a relaxed art group in Stonehouse for adults who have mild health issuesWe have a good selection of art materials or you can bring your own. This is an opportunity to come and enjoy your art or just turn up for a chat. Tuesdays 11am – 1.30pm, £2. Contact 0794 1545503 for more details, afterartsstroud@gmail.com

Kings Stanley Sports Club is now open to all for coffee, tea, bacon rolls and delicious home baked cakes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am to 2pm. Come along and take in one of the best panoramic views in the county whilst enjoying some light refreshment.

Needing a venue for a party? Magpies Social Club Stonehouse Hall can be hired for adult and children’s parties and all other events. For more information contact Rob 01453 827628 or 07944 532643.

Calling All Walkers. Did you know that there is a new handy waterproof walking map? This has been specially commissioned and shows all the available walks within a 3 mile radius around Stonehouse. At only £3.99 it is available from ‘Whole Hearted’ and ‘Hurns Hardware’. Dust those walking boots off and discover your local walks.

Stonehouse Rotary Club - If being involved in the local community and helping others is for you then Stonehouse Rotary club always welcomes new members. Meetings are held regularly and cover a wide range of topics. For more information contact 01452 740883.

Hats for Seafarers. Thank you to everyone who continues to knit these much needed hats. This project continues all the year so if you are feeling a bit bored why not pick up those knitting needles and craft a hat? If anyone has any spare wool they would like to donate, please give call 822684 and someone will pick it up.

Stonehouse Library - Mondays, 11.30am to 12 noon is story time for pre-school children. A new session for young children to discover the delights of hearing a story read to them.

The Rodborough Community Choir meet on Wednesdays from 7pm at Rodborough Church. Contact Catherine Jones on 07868028246 or find them on Facebook.

Stonehouse Food Bank is open in the Douglas Morley Hall on Tuesdays and Fridays each week from 10am to 11am. Info on 01453 367077.