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.comBodies 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-gardenCooked Breakfast & Walk
St James the Great, Westerleigh from 9-11am.
More details,
yateparish.org/events/westerleigh-cooked-breakfast-and-walk-1-2Friends 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_showerTuesday, 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-tuesdaysGuided 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.ukThursday, 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.comThornbury Farmers Market
Take an opportunity to browse around the stalls selling a great selection of products.
St Mary Centre, Thornbury, from 9am-1.30pm.
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