Here are some of the best events in and around Cirencester:
Thursday, November 29
Women in Roman Britain
Roles associated with gender often vary throughout the life course and are influenced by a wide range of factors - Candace McGovern is undertaking a study of female graves, comprising human remains and grave goods.
Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester
From 7pm to 8.30pm
Tickets £7 per adult or £6 members
Saturday, December 1
Cirencester Record and CD Fair
Rockaway Records will host their fair in Cirencester to kick-off December.
All are welcome.
Ashcroft Church, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester
From 10am to 4pm
Costs £1.00 admission
Sparkles Advent Festival
It’s a great fun filled event and a highlight in Cirencester’s annual event calender - the market offers high quality, eclectic mix of homewares, produce, craft and clothing.
Cirencester Market Place, Cirencester
From 11am to 7pm
Free entry
Christmas Craft Fayre - Dec 1 to 2
A beautiful selection of gifts and treats from local artisans.
Find your perfect Christmas gifts, choose from jewellery, local pottery, re-imagined items created from all manner of sources and much more.
Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre, Gumstool Hill, Tetbury
From 10am to 5pm
Free entry
More details 01666 505496
Comedians and Carols - Dec 1 to 2
Join for a fun evening of comedy with some acclaimed comedians combined with some festive carol singing.
Cirencester Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane, Cirencester
From 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Tickets £15
More details 01285 643510
Sunday, December 2
Cirencester Toy & Train Fair
One of the brightest and most exciting collector’s fairs on the circuit, with five events staged in the town’s historic Bingham Hall each year.
Bingham Hall, Kings Street, Cirencester
From 10am to 3pm
Tickets £2.50 or under 16s free
Phoenix Recorder Orchestra Concert
Stroud Choral Youth Choir and The Minpins will be performing a variety of music, including some Christmas favourites.
Cirencester Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane, Cirencester
From 5pm to 7.30pm
Tickets £10 on the door or under 18s free
Monday, December 3
The Nutcracker
Tchaikovsky’s much-loved music is matched to a magical adventure on Christmas Eve for Clara and her Nutcracker doll.
Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester
From 7.15pm to 10pm
Tickets £17 per adult or £15 members
More details 01285 655611
Wednesday, December 5
Spotlight on the Seasons Mosaic
The Seasons Mosaic is one of the earliest mosaics on display in the Corinium Museum.
Emma will share more about one of the finest Roman mosaics in the country.
Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester
From 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Tickets £3 per adult or £2.50 members
More details 01285 655611
Thursday, December 6
Juliet, Naked
The story of Annie (the long-suffering girlfriend of Duncan) and her unlikely transatlantic romance with once revered, now faded, singer-songwriter, Tucker Crowe.
Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre, Gumstool Hill, Tetbury
From 7.30pm to 9.10pm
Tickets £7
More details 01666 505496
Saturday, December 8
The Tunnel House Christmas Fayre
Join for the first Christmas Fayre - there will be local stalls, live music and good food.
Tunnel House Inn, Tarlton Road Coates, Cirencester
From 11am to 5pm
Free entry
More details 07903 806281
Upcoming events
The Art of Roman Health - Dec 12
This illustrated lecture will consider the art and architecture of health and medicine in the Roman Empire, including baths, healing sanctuaries and military hospitals.
Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester
From 2pm to 3.30pm
Tickets £7 per adult or £6 members
Singing for Syrians - Dec 14
Raising funds and awareness for those affected by the crisis in Syria, join for a celebration of Christmas in music and words with the Coln Choir, guest singers and readers.
Saint Mary’s Church, Bibury, Cirencester
From 6.30pm to 8.15pm
Tickets £12 from from Bibury Trout Farm, Coln Village Store
More details jackiecolburn@me.com
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