Here are some of the best events in and around Cirencester:

Saturday, January 12

Binomial: Synthpop Reimagined

Original arrangements and extended mixes - this is synth-pop reimagined for a 21st century audience.

The Jubilee Club, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester

From 9pm to 11.30pm

Free entry

More details 01285 651350

Tuesday, January 15

New Alpha Course

The course course will explore life, faith and meaning starting with a welcome meal.

Cirencester Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane, Cirencester

From 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Free entry

More details alpha@cirencester-baptist.org

Thursday, January 17

Prehistory: A Story of Stone, Bone and Pottery

A lecture and handling workshop using fabulous prehistoric tools and pottery.

Learn to identify objects from the Stone Age and the Bronze Age.

Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester

From 2pm to 3.30pm

Tickets £7 per adult, £6 members

More details 01285 655611

Friday, January 18

Medium Evening with Ann and John Peck

A chance to see Ann and John Peck in Cirencester for a night of spiritual mediumship.

Mulbury Court, Cirencester

From 7:30pm to 9pm

Tickets £5.00

More details 01285 651227

Wednesday, January 23

Dress and Identity in the Roman Empire

The third in a series of three talks exploring Roman art and architecture.

This illustrated lecture will explore the clothing of the Roman world.

Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester

From 2pm to 3.30pm

Tickets £7 per adult, £6 members

More details 01285 655611

Saturday, January 26

Song and dance by string quartet

To raise money for the recent refurbishment of the organ and roof repairs.

join for an entertaining musical journey from C18th to present-day arrangements of tangos.

Ampney Crucis Church, Cirencester

From 7am to 8.45am

Tickets £15 includes wine

More details robinasabourin@gmail.com

Rural Cinema Mamma Mia 2 - Jan 26 to 27

Ten years after 'Mamma Mia!' grossed more than 600 million around the world, you are invited to return to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi in an all-new original musical based on the songs of ABBA.

Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester

2:15pm to 4pm

Tickets £5.60 per adult, £4.80 concession

More details 01285 655611

Monday, January 28

Macmillan Cancer Support Information Service

They will be visiting Cirencester and Gloucester, with cancer information specialists on hand to answer questions and offer information.

Green Macmillan Mobile Unit, Charter Market, Market Place, Cirencester

From 10am to 4pm

Free entry

More details misssouthoffice@macmillan.org.uk

Wednesday, January 30

La Traviata

From the thrill of unexpected romance to a heartbreaking reconciliation that comes too late - Verdi’s La Traviata is one of the most popular of all operas.

Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester

From 6.45pm to 8.10pm

Tickets £17 per adult or £15 members

More details 01285 655611

Spotlight on the Orpheus Mosaic

Join Emma to hear about the design, unusual archaeology and the eventual rescue of this impressive mosaic.

From 2.30pm to 3.40pm

Tickets £3 per adult, £2.50 members

Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester

More details 01285 655611

Thursday, January 31

From Saints Bones to Charles Dickens’ Monkey

Today, there are hundreds of museums and historic houses across the country dedicated to celebrated figures and filled with their possessions - evening Lecture with Dr Caroline Morris.

Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester

From 7pm to 8.30pm

Tickets £7 per adult, £6 members

More details 01285 655611

Friday, February 1

PTA Charity Movie Night - The Greatest Showman

Please join us for our first charity movie night to raise much needed funding for the PTA at Lea and Garsdon Primary School.

Malmesbury Town Hall, Cross Hayes, Malmesbury

From 7pm to 10.30pm

Tickets £7.50