Weekly market at Sherston Village Hall
Every Thurs 10.30am-1.30pm Stalls include locally produced meats, cheese, Close Farm veg, fish, sourdough and bakes etc. Organised by Holly from The Loaf Shack Bakery theloafshackbakery@gmail.com
The Angel Café with Rooms
Hot and cold drinks, breakfast, brunch, lunch and freshly made cakes daily 8am – 5pm summer (8am to 4pm winter), takeaways and bike parking in courtyard, accessed via Cliff Road (the gate is by the big red refuse bin). https://www.angel-sherston.co.uk/menu and rooms https://www.angel-sherston.co.uk/your-booking or 841627 for more details.
The Bridge Restaurant
Indian cuisine to eat in or take away daily from 5pm-10pm on the site of The Carps. Call 840665 or info@thebridge.restaurant http://www.thebridge.restaurant/sherston/
The Rattlebone Inn
Indoor & outdoor dining with delicious country cuisine restaurant menu and pizzas from the wood fired oven at weekends. Quiz & Burger Night Quiz starts at 8pm Mon. Rattlebone Boules League matches weekeday evenings Apr – Aug.
Check boards for more details, 840871, Twitter or visit https://www.therattlebone.co.uk
The Courtyard Café @ Lucy Tom’s
Illy coffee, tea and herbal infusions and homemade cakes in Tucks Yard with covered seating – takeaways available. Bicyle parking. 841433 or https://lucytom.com
Wiltshire Council Mobile Library
In Sherston Every fortnight on Saturdays 10.30am – 12.45pm
Sherston High Street For further details call clerk@sherston.org.uk or mobilelibraries@wiltshire.gov.uk or visit https://services.wiltshire.gov.uk/MobileLibrary/Library/Stop/65
Events at the Church of the Holy Cross
Holy Cross Café Tea, coffee, cake and biscuits, every Thurs 10am-12 noon. There is a play area for small children – proceeds to the Church upkeep.1st Thurs each month will have an Eco theme, with recycled cards, plants, fairtrade items for sale.
Sherston Living Churchyard
Work to support wildlife diversity in Holy Cross churchyard and to make it a more beautiful place for the community will take place from 10am on the first Saturday of every month. Everyone is very welcome to come along and see what is happening, and to join in with the work if they want to.
Plant stall Thurs -Sunday 4-7 Apr, 2-5 May
https://www.gauzebrook.org/churches/holy-cross-sherston
Sherston Congregational Church – Activities in The British Schoolroom
Yak & Yarn, every Fri morning 10 till 12 in the British School Room, Cliff Road for everyone from inexperienced to expert
Toddlers Club 10– 11.30am every Mon including holidays and half terms except Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Admin/Bookings – Alicja Clark – alicjaclark076@Qmail.com Brick Club – Please register your interest with Alicja by email or find us on Facebook.
Churches Together ‘Warm Space Initiative’
The Congregational Church, Methodist Church and Holy Cross Church invite people to join together on the first Monday of each month. April Mon 8 due to Easter. No charge nor booking. Soup bread, pudding, cake and coffee will be served as well as companionship. 12 till 2pm in the British School Room and each month will support a different charity. Lifts are available on request.
For further information: Candi Williams Tarling, Revd Janet Evans, Revd Susan Harvey 840 696
Sherston’s Gardening Club
‘Four Seasons Cotswold Style’ with Mandy Bradshaw Tues 2 April
Trip to Wisley Gardens A coach trip to one of the most beautiful of all RHS gardens. Thurs 25 Apr coach leaves The Angel at 9am, returning by 6pm. Tickets (£30 all-inclusive) may still be available.
Stumperies, Ferns and Shady Friends’ with Andrew Tolman Tues 7 May
Visits to Highgrove, Lackham Campus of Wiltshire College and RHS Hampton Court are under discussion as well as NGS garden visits. Bring and buy stall, quiz, refreshments, first Tuesday of each month, British School Room, doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. £15pa £25 joint, under 18s free. Connections to: Our Church garden, Sustainable Sherston and Sherston Allotments. sherstongardeningclub@gmail.com for more details.
Free Live Concert at Sherston Village Hall
Come along and be entertained by Frankie who brings her silky vocals to musical theatre favourites and great swing songs. Sing along and tap your toes to these nostalgic tunes. Tea/coffee and cake will be served after the show. Fri 26 Apr 2 – 4pm
This is a free event organised by Celebrating Age Wiltshire. To book your place please contact 07955 249288 orCAWSupport@wiltshiremusic.org.uk.
Sustainable Sherston
Sustainable fashion comes to Sherston
Preview fashion show of pre-loved garments, plus speakers on the theme of recycling and sustainability, with wine and nibbles fri 14 June. On Sat 15 June, there will be an opportunity to purchase new and pre-loved fashion. All in aid of charity. So put the dates in your diary. Think of what you might like to donate. sustainablesherston@gmail.com
SHOCC
The choir sing in the Old British School room on Wed evenings at 7.30pm. There’s no audition and you don’t have to be able to read music. Follow on facebook for details.
Sherston Drama Group Spring Play
A Bunch of Amateurs!
This hilarious comedy, written by Ian Hislop (from ‘Have I Got News for You’) and Nick Newman, is funny and moving in equal measure. Contains some strong language Wed 10 – Sat 13 April at 7.30pm in Sherston Village Hall. Tickets (£10/£8.50 concessions) from Sherston Co-op (cash or cheque) or on TicketSource (ticketsource.co.uk/sherston-drama-group, booking fee applies).
Sherston Velo Summer Time Trials
‘Club 10’ is a great way to test your fitness and speed in a friendly competitive environment – it’s also a great training session for cyclists and triathletes alike. Thurs 25 Apr (club members only); Thurs 23 May; Thurs 20 June; Thurs 18 July; Thurs 12 Sept (pot luck 2-up Team Time Trial – teams drawn on the night). For more information, contact the club Time Trials Organiser, Simon Vannerley, by email (info@sherstonvelo.cc) or on 07772 187857.
Residents should note that the start line for the event is in Easton Town: this is the only road in the village where any racing will take place. Riders will start at 60-second intervals and leave the village on the B4040 towards Malmesbury.
Sherston Open Gardens Weekend
Date for your diary 8 & 9 June: explore the village visiting a selection of large and small gardens, buy plants and enjoy refreshments in church. If you would like to open your garden please get in touch, new gardens are always welcome (and it doesn’t have to be perfect) heather@geoffmartin.plus.com
Knockdown
The Holford Arms – https://theholfordarms.com or call 01454 238669
Luckington
The Old Royal Ship – https://www.oldroyalship.co.uk or 840222
Westonbirt
The Arboretum
Forest Live Summer Concerts
Gregory Porter Thur 4 July
Anne-Marie Fri 5 July
Nile Rodgers & CHIC with guest Sophie Ellis-Bexter and DECO Fri 12 July
https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt
Malmesbury
Athelstan Museum
Talks and Exhibitions https://www.athelstanmuseum.org.uk
Movies@Malmesbury
Movies@Malmesbury is run entirely by volunteers with new tiered seating in the Town Hall or Facebook page: MoviesatMalmesbury or http://www.malmesbury.gov.uk/cinema.html
for schedules, synopses, trailers etc.
Malmesbury Artisan and Farmers’ Market
Market Cross every Fri from 9am to 3pm with an enticing array of local, fresh and organic produce
Malmesbury Live Arts
Comedy and music each month: https://www.malmesbury-live-arts.org.uk/whatson
The Big Malmesbury Craft Fair
Last Sat every month 11am-3pm – meet unique creatives, creators, makers, designers, producers and bakers. The Hub https://www.facebook.com/TheBigMalmesburyCraftFair/
Barn Dance in aid of St Aldhelm Church Hall Fund
Barn dance with ploughman’s supper with music by the Packhorse Celidh Band. Fri 19 Apr 7.30-10.30pm Malmesbury Town Hall. Tickets £15 from Gabrielle 838391 or Mary 07771 656331
Malmesbury Library
Rhyme times for babies and toddlers every Tues and Fri
Tuesday’s Public Living Room 1.30-4pm an opportunity to share a cup of tea and a chat
Reading group meets 3rd Wed each month
Rethink Mental Wellness 2nd Fri each month
Repair Café Malmesbury are here to fix your household items on 3rd Sat each month
The Summer Reading Challenge for 4-11 year-olds takes place in all libraries ends 10 Sept. The
The library offers free wifi, a warm space and free self-service hot drinks, computer and scanner access, daily newspapers to read in the library, plus printing for a small charge, as well as latest bestselling fiction and a wide range of books to borrow. www.wiltshire.gov.uk/libraries or follow Malmesbury Library on Facebook, or call 823611.
Malmesbury Riverside Community Centre
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT – Music and Movement Sessions fortnightly music and movement group for people affected by dementia along with any carers/family and friends. £3.50 per person and includes tea and biscuits and the first session is free.
SATURDAY FRIENDS
Refreshments, variety of activities inc. talks and visitors – usually first Saturday of the Month, except August
GOLDEN ZUMBA Seated Exercise Thurs 2-2.45pm
https://www.riversidecommunitycentre.org.uk
Malmesbury & District u3a
100 Piers, Painting at the Water’s Edge – Paul Tracey Thur 25 Apr
Introducing the Amazing Honey Bee – Richard Rickitt 23 May
500+ members and 40 different interest groups including history, gardening, dancing, languages, walking, book groups etc. Monthly meetings take place on the 4th Thurs of the month (10.00-12.00) at Malmesbury Town Hall. No meetings during July and Aug. Non -members welcome 50p donation. www.malmesburyu3a.org.uk membership@malmesburyu3a.org.uk
Malmesbury Singers Concert ‘Midsummer’s Eve: Folk, Fancy, and Faith’
Sat 22 June: The Malmesbury Singers return to the magnificent Malmesbury Abbey for a Midsummer’s Eve concert filled with enchanting choral delights. ‘Folk, Fancy, and Faith’ will weave a captivating tapestry of tradition and innovation, featuring some of Gustav Holst’s charming folk songs, Cecilia McDowall’s playful Celtic dance, and Ola Gjeilo’s uplifting Sunrise Mass.
Concert ticket price: £20 adults, £5 students/children Available from:https://malmesburysingers.co.uk via the Abbey or from Choir Members
WOMAD 2024 – Early bird tickets on sale for WOMAD 2024 25-28 July 2024 Charlton Park https://www.womad.co.uk
Tetbury
Tetbury Goods Shed
Exhibitions, talks, concerts, cinema – https://shed-arts.co.uk
Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri 20 Apr: These two have been touring their amazing acoustic show for 25 years and feature original songs as well as cover songs by artists like Kate Bush
The Whistle Stop café open for takeaway coffees and takeaway food on Tues to Sun 10am-4pm www.shed-arts.co.uk
Warden Led Local Walks
Tetbury Circular via Ashley
Tues 2 Apr Start: 10am, Difficulty: moderate Duration: 3.0 hours Distance: 6.5 miles
Start point: Old Station Yard Car Park Tetbury Goods Shed GL8 along the old railway path to Ashley, return to Tetbury across fields. No dogs allowed, sadly
Beverston
Garden Opera: Don Giovanni returns to Distillery Farm (SN16 9RJ) Fri 14 and Sat 15 Jun Garden open 6.30pm for 7.30pm performance. Interval for your picnic under cover. Book soon to avoid disappointment! Regents Opera will perform Mozart’s darkly comic Don Giovanni at Distillery Farm in Minety; this performance will be presented in the round, in a tent, in elegant Regency silhouette, set in 1817. This will be a witty and thrilling, beautifully presented performance.Tickets £75 Antonia and Charles Filmer 0783 6767811 afilmer@outlook.com
Hullavington
Weekly Zoom French clubs for children contact Anna-Kate on admin@clubs4kids.com for more details.
Chippenham
Neeld Community and Arts Centre http://www.neeld.co.uk or 01249 446699
Wotton-Under-Edge
The Electric Picture House – https://www.wottoncinema.com
A refurbished local cinema run by volunteers – check website for upcoming films
Cirencester
The Barn Theatre
CONSTELLATIONS – the Award-winning smash hit brings together the unlikeliest of couples in Rowland, a beekeeper and Marianne, a physicist. 29 Mar – 18 May
Midsummer – A Play With Songs. Musical romantic comedy set in Edinburgh. 22 May – 22 June
Box office: 01285 648255 or boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk or visit https://barntheatre.org.uk for full cast details and tickets
Malmesbury, Stroud, Wotton-Under-Edge, Bath, Bristol
Covent Garden Royal Opera House and Ballet
Ballet: Macmillan Celebrated Tues 9 April 7.15pm
Ballet: Swan Lake Wed 24 April 7.15pm
Opera: Carmen Wed 1 May 6.45pm
Ballet: The Winter’s Tale Wed 22 May 7.15pm
Live and encore screenings at local cinemas https://www.roh.org.uk/cinemas
National Theatre Live
Live and encore screenings from The National Theatre at local cinemas https://www.ntlive.com
Royal Wootton Bassett
Carer Support Wiltshire are holding a new carer café in Royal Wootton Bassett and inviting anyone who is caring for someone to come along every month, meet other carers, gain information and enjoy free cake and a hot drink. The Angel Hotel, 47 High Street 10.30-midday on first Tuesday of the month.
Corsham
Bath Textile Artists Exhibition
Textures of Time at The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham (SN13 9HX) 29 Mar – 27 Apr, Monday-Saturday 9.30am-9.30pm.Exhibition Opening Event and Meet the Artists on Thurs 28 Mar, 6.30-8.30pm.
Bath
Theatre Royal Bath
2024 season: Drop the Dead Donkey; The Full Monty; Blood Brothers
The Glass Menagerie; Life Of Pi; English Touring Opera; What The Butler Saw; Animal Farm; Laughing Boy; Mind Mangler; Party Games
Tel 01225 448844 http://www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Cheltenham
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Headliners announced: Dionne Warwick; Gregory Porter ;Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra; Robert Plant;Sophie Ellis-Bextor; Courtney Pine, Katie Melua, Paloma Faith, Hugh Laurie, Laura Mvula, Eartha Kitt, Caro Emerald, Corinne Bailey Rae, Imelda May, Van Morrison
1-6 May https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/jazz
Box Office 01242 850270 | boxoffice@cheltenhamfestivals.com
Arts & Science Festivals
2024 dates for your diary:
Cheltenham Science Festival 4 – 9 June https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/science
Cheltenham Music Festival 6 – 13 July https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/music
The Cheltenham Literature Festival 4 to 13 Oct https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/literature
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