November 2025 – January 2026
Each month in these pages, we feature a selection of events, and places to go to, in and around Ciren. We give complimentary What’s On listings to local charities; local community fund raising events; non-profit making clubs and groups, and our regular paying advertisers, at the editor’s discretion. Call Jan on 01285 659673 with queries or to clarify.
Please email brief entries to Jan by the 18th of the month before, at info@cirenscene.com
Every Mon and Fri: CHARTER MARKET 9-3m. Market Place, Cirencester. Community Services Officer 01285 655646, markets@cirencester.gov.uk www.cirencester.gov.uk
Mon to Sat: Parish Church Guide Led Tours between 11th March and end October. Approx 6 tours weekly Mon-Sat, 10.30am or 2.30pm. Just turn up at the Church. Tours are free but a donation welcome. Tours can also be booked year round by groups and societies at £5 pp. For dates of tours email townwalks@cirencestercivicsociety.org.uk or visit http://www.cirenparish.co.uk or phone 01285 659317.
Every Tues: BABY BOUNCE AND RHYME. 10.30am Songs for babies and toddlers (under 5s). Term time only. Cirencester Library, 01285 659813, Cirencester.library@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Every Wed: STORIES WITH LISA. 10am & 11am. Sensory story time for under 8s. Term time only. Cirencester Library, 01285 659813, Cirencester.library@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Every Thur: KNIT & NATTER, from 2pm, no need to book, just pop in to Ashley House Care Home, 118 Trafalgar Road, Cirencester, GL7 2ED. Ann Ruddick Manager, 01285 650671, ann.ruddick@bupa.com
Every Fri: CHARTER MARKET 10-4pm. Market Place, Cirencester. Community Services Officer 01285 655646, markets@cirencester.gov.uk http://www.cirencester.gov.uk
Every Fri: ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES MARKET 8am-3pm Corn Hall, Cirencester Market Place. 01285 655645, markets@cirencester.gov.uk http://www.cirencester.gov.uk
Every Fri, Sat & Sun: CORINIUM ALES MICRO-BREWERY. We offer you locally brewed award-winning real ales in a bottle, flagon, barrel or cask. Fri & Sat 3-7pm (3-8pm on summer Sat Foodie Nights). Sun 2-5pm spring/summer only. Unit 1a, The Old Kennels (aka “The Doghouse”), Cirencester Park, GL7 1UR. Go to coriniumales.co.uk for opening times, parking and What’s On details. Contact Lucy 07716 826467 or hello@coriniumales.co.uk.
Every Sat: CRAFT MARKET 10-4.30pm Corn Hall, Cirencester Market Place. 01285 655645, markets@cirencester.gov.uk http://www.cirencester.gov.uk
Every 1st Sat: ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET 9-5pm Market Place. 01285 655645, markets@cirencester.gov.uk www.cirencester.gov.uk
Every 2nd & 4th Sat: FARMERS’ MARKET: 9-2.30pm. Market Place. Community Services Officer 01285 655646, markets@cirencester.gov.uk www.cirencester.gov.uk
Ongoing till Mon 29 Dec: COTSWOLD SCULPTURE PARK LIGHTS UP THIS WINTER An enchanting evening of light, magic and the spirit of winter. The perfect festive night out for all the family. We’re at Somerford Keynes GL7 6FE. Tickets from £20 from Eventbrite. bookings@cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk. Find us on Facebook & Instagram cotswoldsculpturepark, www.cotswoldsculpturepark.co.uk
Ongoing till 3 Jan 2026: JOY! SHOP HANDMADE THIS SEASON AT NEW BREWERY ARTS. Buy the best of UK craftsmanship. Book a craft workshop. Give the gift of making. Upstairs in Gallery, New Brewery Arts, Cricklade Street, Cirencester. http://www.newbreweryarts.org.uk
Thur 27 Nov: TALK: FLANDERS AND SWANN by John Hodgson. Stratton Probus Club. Meet Ciren Golf Club. 10am for 10.30am. New members welcome. Info John Milner 07836 341550 or stratton.probus@gmail.com. www.strattonprobus.org.uk/
Thur 27 Nov: NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE – “THE FIFTH STEP” AT TETBURY SHED: Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman star in a story about how an Alcoholics Anonymous friendship brings out dangerous truths. 7pm.Tickets £15 in advance from tetburygoodsshed.co.uk.
Fri 28 Nov: “THE REMARKABLE HISTORY OF SHOES” CIRENCESTER PROBUS TALK, by Sally Ferrers. ALL welcome. 10am St Peter’s Court. Coffee Morning. Contact Malcolm Lewis, 01285 644110 or lewismalc26@gmail.com. cirencesterprobus.org
Sat 29 Nov: ADVENT MARKET & LIGHT SWITCH ON. 10am – 6pm in Market Place, Cirencester. Lots of stalls., food and entertainment. Three big screens for switch-on ceremony from 4.15pm, followed by a short, low-noise firework display presented by Cotswold Fireworks around 4.55pm.
Sat 29 Nov: COATES CHRISTMAS FAIR IN AID OF COBALT. 10am to 2pm. Coates village hall. Find your perfect Xmas gifts. Ceramics, woodcut prints, knitted and woven items, cards and other stalls. Refreshments and tombola. Queries to Alison at amaydom@hotmail.com
Sat 29 Nov: CHARLTON KINGS CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT Handel’s ‘Acis and Galatea’: ‘Let thy hand be strengthened’ and ‘Organ Concerto Op4. No 6’. Soloist Hannah Davey (soprano) James Gilchrist (tenor) Joseph Hancock (tenir) Fionn O hAlmhain (bass) Fiona Brown ( organ) John Wright ( conductor). 7.30pm. Tickets £20( including programme). Under 25s, in full-time education,£10. St Andrew’s United Reform Church, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham GL50 1SP. ckcsonline.org.uk/concerts
Sun 30 Nov: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS – “Christmas Walk” – A leisurely 4 to 5 miles (followed by the Cirencester Group’s Xmas lunch) – Contact: Alan Brazier 07485 142135 – Meet at 9:15 at Cotswold District Council Offices (front car park), Trinity Road, Cirencester, GL7 1PX – Visitors welcome. No dogs except assistance dogs – Details: www.cirencesterramblers.org.uk
Sun 30 Nov: SUPER SIZED ADVENT STREET MARKET. 10am – 4pm Market Place Cirencester. Come to have fun and buy your Christmas food and gifts.
Sun 30 Nov: MACMILLAN CHRISTMAS TURKEY LUNCH at Bingham Hall, King Street Ciren. Doors & Bar open 12.30pm, Meal served 1-1.30pm. Tickets £25. Musical entertainment, Christmas pudding or alternative dessert. Tea & coffee. Please notify of veggie preference when booking. Book through jennythemaples@gmail.com, 07917 037960, or info@binghamhall.co.uk.
Mon 1 Dec to Sun 4 Jan: A CRISTMAS CAROL at the Barn Theatre. In Dickensian London this Christmas, not all is as it seems. The fog descends, the lights flicker, and strange things start happening to Ebenezer Scrooge. Join us at the Barn for this atmospheric re-telling of Charles Dickens’ enduring tale of redemption. Don’t miss this festive tradition that will keep you heartened and joyful for the entire season. Book at www.barntheatre.org.uk or call booking office 01285 648225
Tues 2 Dec: ‘A WINTER LANDSCAPE’ PEN & WASH DEMONSTRATION by award winning artist, Jonathan Newey. Cirencester Art Society invite you to the Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane, Ciren GL7 1YE at 7pm. Members £2, non-members £5. All welcome. www.cirencesterartsociety.com
Wed 3 Dec: CIRENCESTER CHAMBER WINTER SOCIAL 6pm to 8pm. Join us at Redkite Offices, Thomas Street for some festive shopping, raffle and refreshments. FREE entry. Local food, drink and craft stalls for buying original Christmas gifts. All welcome! Places limited so booking essential. Book through cirencesterchamber.org.uk or contact us at info@cirencesterchamber.org.uk.
Thur 4 Dec: STROKE SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, ALL WELCOME. Beech Grove, Cirencester, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Reconnect Gloucestershire Meetings take place fortnightly, giving people regular chances to connect and stay supported. Find out more, or sign up, at 01453 619 620 | info@reconnectglos.org www.reconnectglos.org
Fri 5 Dec: CHRISTMAS LUNCH CIRENCESTER PROBUS All welcome. Contact Malcolm Lewis, 01285 644110 or lewismalc26@gmail.com. cirencesterprobus.org
Fri 5 Dec: “BY CAMBRIAN LINES TO BARMOUTH IN THE 1960S” an illustrated talk by David Aldred. 7.00- for 7.30pm at The Bingham Library. The Waterloo. Visitors welcome £4.00 inc refreshments. See cirencesterrailwaysociety.org.uk
Fri 5 Dec: CIRENCESTER BAND ANNUAL CHARITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT 7pm at Parish Church, Cirencester. A selection of traditional and modern pieces featuring band soloists to get you into the festive mood. Refreshments and raffle in interval. FREE entry. Retiring collection and all profits in aid of Cirencester Opportunity Group. More info on our Facebook page or contact Secretary@Cirencesterband.org.uk
Fri 5 & Sat 6 Dec: CHRISTMAS MARKET JESSE SMITH FARM SHOP Fri 11am -9pm, Festive Food & Drink eve 6-9pm £10 (profits to Churn Project) , and meet the Christmas Donkeys Friday night. Sat 10-4pm. Christmas Market, Food & drink, Music, Choirs and Shopping. http://www.jessesmith.co.uk
Sat 6 Dec: VALE ROAD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON 6pm, at 7 Vale Road, Stratton, Cirencester. GL7 2JJ. Annual Christmas Lights & Christmas Model Village display. Salvation Army Band playing Carols. All donations go to various charities. Small charge for Model Village. Many new pieces to see and enjoy. Fun for young and old. Display continues each evening 4.30-6.30pm till Sun 4 Jan. Thank you Robin and Pauline Sollis.
Sat 6 Dec: CMVC PRESENTS A SPECTACULAR WINTER CONCERT In aid of Longfield Hospice. Ciren Parish Church 6.30 for 7pm. Featuring The brilliant Willshire Piano Duo, The Gwalia Singers from South Wales, with Cirencester Male Voice Choir and guest soloist Hannah Hughes. Tickets £12, under 16s free, from Bingham House Dyer Street, online at cirencestermvc.co.uk and on door.
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec: CHRISTMAS MARKETS Featuring music and street entertainment and plenty of stalls to buy your Christmas food and gifts. Market Place Ciren.
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Dec: CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AT TETBURY SHED: Stock up on Christmas gifts for the whole family and enjoy festive music and delicious treats. 10-4pm Admission free. tetburygoodsshed.co.uk.
Sun 7 Dec: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS – “Ha’penny Bridge & Toll House Loop” – A leisurely 6 miles – Contact: Howard Styles 07963 789813 – Meet at 9:15 at Cotswold District Council Offices (front car park), Trinity Road, Cirencester, GL7 1PX – Visitors welcome. No dogs except assistance dogs – Details: www.cirencesterramblers.org.uk
Sun 7 Dec: ANNUAL SANTA CHARITY FUN RUN organised by the Churn Project. From 10.30am in Abbey Grounds, Cirencester. Run, walk or jog. For all ages and levels, families very welcome. Festive costumes encouraged! Book your place at churnprojectsantarun.eventbrite.co.uk or email events@thechurn.org.uk
Sun 7 Dec: BARN CINEMA: THE FIFTH STEP 2pm, I SWEAR 4.15pm, ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER) 6.45pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or online.
Mon 8 Dec: BARN CINEMA: FRANKENSTEIN 6.45pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or online.
Wed 10 Dec: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS – “The Gateway to South Cerney” – A leisurely 4 miles – Contact: Jane Bell 07718 967299 – Meet at 10:00 at the Gateway Centre, Spine Road, GL7 5LT – Visitors welcome. No dogs except assistance dogs – Details: www.cirencesterramblers.org.uk
Wed 10 Dec: BARN CINEMA: BUGONIA 6.45pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or online.
Wed 10 Dec: AI FOR A MERRIER CHRISTMAS. Speaker: James Watson. Computer Specialist. 7.30pm Hosted by Cirencester Science & Technology Society at The Royal Agricultural University, Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre, Cirencester GL7 6JS. www.cirenscience.org.uk
Thu 11 Dec: BARN CINEMA: SPRINGSTEEN 6.45pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or online.
Thur 11 Dec: STRATTON PROBUS CHRISTMAS LUNCH. Details to come. Stratton Probus Club. New members welcome. Info John Milner 07836 341550 or stratton.probus@gmail.com. www.strattonprobus.org.uk/
Fri 12 Dec: “SHERRY & TASTING”. CIRENCESTER PROBUS, with John Lamus. ALL welcome. 10am St Peter’s Court. Coffee Morning. Contact Malcolm Lewis, 01285 644110 or lewismalc26@gmail.com. cirencesterprobus.org
Sat 13 Dec: THE REPAIR CAFÉ BAPTIST CHURCH CHESTERTON Meets monthly at church in Chesterton Lane, GL7 1YE. 10-1.30pm. We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes. 0752 667 6822 or facebook.com/cirenrepaircafe.
Sat 13 Dec: FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT by the CORINIUM PLAYERS GUITAR ENSEMBLE 12 noon to 1pm at Cirencester Baptist Church. Take a break from your Christmas shopping and come along and listen to the concert, which will include many of your favourite Christmas melodies and carols, on the warm sounds of the classical guitar. There will be homemade soup, bacon rolls, mince pies and delicious cakes! There will be a retiring collection after concert. Further details coriniumplayers.com, Instagram and Facebook
Sat 13 Dec: A WICKEDLY WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS: MJUK CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 6pm for 7pm. Bingham Hall, Cirencester, GL7 1JT. Featuring stars of Les Mis and professional singers from Musicals and Opera, performing your favourites from best loved musicals, timeless Christmas songs and classical masterpieces. Also featuring performances from local, young, talent. Bar, Christmas Stalls, Mince pies, Raffle. Adults £20, Under 16s £10 from ticketsource.co.uk/mj-uk
Sat 13 Dec: DICKENS’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT TETBURRY SHED: Happy Valley actor Vincent Franklin brings Dickens seasonal story to life in an amazing one-man show which will leave your blood chilled and heart warmed. 7.30pm. Tickets £15, family of 4, £45 in advance from tetburygoodsshed.co.uk.
Sun 14 Dec: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS – “Coleshill” – A moderate 6 miles – Contact: Antoinette Moorby 07969 506338 – Meet at 9:15 at Cotswold District Council Offices (front car park), Trinity Road, Cirencester, GL7 1PX – Visitors welcome. No dogs except assistance dogs – Details: www.cirencesterramblers.org.uk
Sun 14 Dec: BARN CINEMA: MRS WARREN’S PROFESSION 21.45pm (subtitled), WICKED, ONE CHORAL. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or online.
Mon 15 Dec: CIRENCESTER’S PUBS: PAST AND PRESENT, Talk by John Tiffney. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start in Ashcroft Church Hall, Cirencester. Visitors welcome donation £3 on the door. Cirencester Civic Society. Details from www.cirencestercivicsociety.org.uk
Wed 17 Dec: BARN CINEMA: WAKE UP DEAD MAN 6.45pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or online.
Thurs 18 Dec: BARN CINEMA: TRAIN DREAMS 6.45pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or online.
Thur 18 Dec: FILM- THE NUTCRACKER AT TETBURY SHED: Ukraine’s National Opera Ballet Company bring us this sumptuous staging of Tchaikovsky’s perennial Christmas favourite. 7pm. Tickets £7.50, in advance from tetburygoodsshed.co.uk.
Fri 19 Dec: “QUIZ”. CIRENCESTER PROBUS, with Andy Bernard. ALL welcome. 10am St Peter’s Court. Coffee Morning. Contact Malcolm Lewis, 01285 644110 or lewismalc26@gmail.com. cirencesterprobus.org
Fri 19 Dec: COMMUNITY CAROL CONCERT AT TETBURY SHED: Traditional carols and modern with the added attraction of mulled wine and mince pies. 6pm. Admission free. 6pm. tetburygoodsshed.co.uk.
Sat 20 Dec: ABBA FEVER AT TETBURY SHED: Take a chance on a great pre-Christmas sing-along with family and friends. Abba Fever are known for great musicianship, choreography and authentic costumes. 7.30pm. Tickets 27.50 in advance from tetburygoodsshed.co.uk.
Sun 21 Dec: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS – “Coaley Peak and Uley Bury” – A moderate 5.5 miles – Contact: Antoinette Moorby 07969 506338 – Meet at 9:15 at Cotswold District Council Offices (front car park), Trinity Road, Cirencester, GL7 1PX – Visitors welcome. No dogs except assistance dogs – Details: www.cirencesterramblers.org.uk
Sun 21 Dec: BARN CINEMA: THE MUPPETS CHRISTMAS CAROL 2pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or online.
Fri 26 Dec: “NO MEETING” CIRENCESTER PROBUS. Contact Malcolm Lewis, 01285 644110 or lewismalc26@gmail.com. cirencesterprobus.org
Sun 28 Dec: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS – This year, our usual Sunday walk is being replaced by one on Thurs 1 Jan. – Details TBA – See our website www.cirencesterramblers.org.uk
Fri 2 Jan: WONDER PANTOMIMES ROBIN HOOD AT TETBURY SHED. Join in as Robin and his Merry Men take on the evil Sheriff of Nottingham in this family-friendly event for all ages. 2pm and 5.30pm. Tickets £13.48 adults, £9.70 child, family of 4 £37.73 in advance from tetburygoodsshed.co.uk.
Thur 8 Jan: STRATTON PROBUS AGM. Meet Ciren Golf Club. 10am for 10.30am. New members welcome. Info John Milner 07836 341550 or stratton.probus@gmail.com. www.strattonprobus.org.uk/
Wed 14 Jan: TECHNOLOGY UNDERPPINNING ROMAN WINE & OIL PRODUCTION 7.30pm. Talk by Emlyn Dodd – University of London. Hosted by Cirencester Archaeological & Historical Society at Lecture Theatre, Royal Agricultural University www.cirenhistory.org.uk. * Please note earlier date and different venue!