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