Here are some of the upcoming events near you this week.

Friday, August 9

Mark Cole live - a Damon T tribute night

Crown & Sceptre, Stroud

Mark will be playing in tribute to Damon who left us last week From 8.30pm, free entry.

Woodchester Bat Experience

Learn about Greater and Lesser Horseshoe bats and watch them in their maternity roosts via cameras.

Woodchester Mansion, Nympsfield, Stonehouse, £7.50 per person, meet at 7.30pm.

More details,

woodchestermansion.org.uk/woodchester-bat-experiences/

Saturday, August 10

Dursley Farmers Market

A local produce market, held once month.

Under the Town Hall, from 8.30am-1pm.

More details,

dursleyfarmersmarket.wordpress.com

Bodies in Motion

A figurative movement drawing workshop.

For more info and to book, contact Steph on 07851 840178

Tickets: £38

Turnberrie’s Communiy Centre, Thornbury, 10am-3pm.

Sunday, August 11

Woodlands Farm Open Garden

1½ acre garden with generously sized garden rooms.

Home made teas are available, entry: £7.

Woodlands Farm, Winchcombe, from 10am - 4pm.

More details,

winchcombe.co.uk/woodlands-farm-open-garden

Cooked Breakfast & Walk

St James the Great, Westerleigh from 9-11am.

More details,

yateparish.org/events/westerleigh-cooked-breakfast-and-walk-1-2

Friends of Filnore Woods Work Morning

From the leisure centre car park, cross the field to their white tool shed.

You will be most welcome.

Thornbury Active Centre, Alveston, 10am-12pm.

Monday, August 12

Arts Award Discover in a Day

Working through your very own log book, you will begin by exploring the museum to find out about ancient artists.

The Corinium Museum, Cirencester, from 10.15am-1.30pm.

More details,

coriniummuseum.org/event/arts-award-discover-in-a-day-2/

Annual Perseid Meteor Shower

Shooting stars can appear anywhere in the sky, so best simply to sit where you can see as much sky as possible, away from bright streetlights; no need for telescopes or binoculars.

More details,

mywotton.uk/wotton-under-edge/e/7167/annual_perseid_meteor_shower

Tuesday, August 13

Teddy Bear Tuesday

Join in the fun and bring your own teddy bear, or your special cuddly toy, no need to book – just turn up on the day at GWSR, Winchcombe.

More details,

winchcombe.co.uk/teddy-bears-tuesdays

Guided Walks: The Jackdaw View of Malmesbury

Some of the history of Malmesbury that doesn’t make the text books – with a focus on Malmesbury’s historic place as ‘the rottenest borough in England’.

Finishing at the (in)famous Old White Lion, where suitable refreshments will be available.

Starts at 7pm at Malmesbury Town Hall.

Tickets: adult £6 or child £3.

Healing Herbs

Learn about the healing power of plants and make a sweet scented sachet, sleep pillow or lavender bag to take home, a family drop in workshop recommended for ages five and over.

Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, £2 to take part, from 11am-4pm, running until

Thursday, August 15.

Wednesday, August 14

Watercolour Painting

Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre, Gumstool Hill, from 10am - 12pm.

More details,

shed-arts.co.uk

Thursday, August 15

Folk Night

Expect screaming fiddles, rattling banjos and heaving accordions with some traditional Irish jigs and reels!

The Salutation Inn, 1 The Kennels, Ham, from 7.30-10.30pm.

More details,

the-sally-at-ham.com

Thornbury Farmers Market

Take an opportunity to browse around the stalls selling a great selection of products.

St Mary Centre, Thornbury, from 9am-1.30pm.