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

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

Cirencester Antiques & Collectables Market

The market has been held in the town's historic Corn Hall every Friday for more than 40 years.

The Corn Hall, Market Place, Cirencester

From 8am to 3pm -free entry

Wednesday, January 23

Dress and Identity in the Roman Empire

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

Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester

From 2pm to 3.30pm - tickets £7 per adult, £6 members

More details 01285 655611

The Queen of Instruments

Adam Busiakiewicz looks at the lute, and other musical instruments.

Baptist Church, Chesterston Lane, Cirencester

From 7pm to 9pm - visitors £7

More details info@theartssocietycorinium.org.uk

January 25 to 26

Jobs in Care Roadshow to visit Purton

The Jobs in Care Roadshow has hit the road on the hunt for at least 50 new care staff across Wiltshire.

Jobs in Care Recruitment Bus, Purton Village Hall Car Park, Station Road

From 10am to 4.30pm - free

More details apply@careersincare.co.uk

Saturday, January 26

Song and dance by string quartet

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

Ampney Crucis Church, Cirencester

From 7am to 8.45am - tickets £15 includes wine

More details robinasabourin@gmail.com

Four Seasons String Quartet Concert

A cheerful evening of light classical music with a glass of wine.

Baroque dances and arrangements of a waltz, tango and rhumbra and Cole Porter's 'Anything Goes'.

These pieces sit either side of the poignant song 'On Dover Beach' by Samuel Barber.

Ampney Crucis Church, Near Cirencester

From 7pm to 8.45pm - costs £15

Rural Cinema Mamma Mia 2 - Jan 26 to 27

You are invited to return to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi in a new musical.

Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester

From 2.15pm to 4pm - tickets £5.60 per adult, £4.80 concession

More details 01285 655611

Monday, January 28

Macmillan Cancer Support Information Service

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.

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.

Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester

From 2.30pm to 3.40pm - tickets £3 per adult, £2.50 members

More details 01285 655611

Thursday, January 31

From Saints Bones to Charles Dickens’ Monkey

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

First charity movie night to raise funding for the PTA at Lea and Garsdon Primary School.

Malmesbury Town Hall, Cross Hayes, Malmesbury

From 7pm to 10.30pm - tickets £7.50

Daglingworth Rural Cinema

A film showing The Children Act - open bar.

Daglingworth Village Hall, The Street, Daglingworth

From 7.30pm to 10pm - costs £4 adult, £3 under 16

Monday, February 4

Watercolour Workshop

'Colour Alchemy' Watercolour Workshop with a delicious seasonal lunch.

The Studio, Stockmans Cottage, Bagendon, Cirencester

From 10am to 4pm - costs £80

More details 07748 356490