October – December 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 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 May to Sep: QUIET GARDEN @ THE QUAKER MEETING HOUSE. Open 11.30 – 3.30 as part of the Quiet Garden movement. A wonderful place for quiet reflection. All welcome – pop in briefly or stay longer. Level access through meeting house at 53 Thomas Street GL7 2BA. Light refreshments & toilet facilities available. No booking necessary. No charge – donations welcome. Enquires email: officecirencesterfmh@yahoo.com
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. 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 May to September 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 3 Oct: YES, PRIME MINISTER at BARN THEATRE. Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey return to The Barn in the hilarious prequel Yes, Prime Minister. Packed with verbal sparring and laugh-out-loud logic, Yes, Prime Minister tackles modern political issues – financial crises, Europe, corruption – with astute humour and crystal clarity. Tickets from barntheatre.org.uk or box office 01285 648255.
Ongoing every Monday till 25 October: Free Tour Mondays at Chedworth Roman Villa. Discover why the Villa was built here, who may have owned it, and what recent excavations have revealed about life at Chedworth. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/chedworth-roman-villa/events/
Thur 1 Oct: PAINTING WITH PAPER. FAIRFORD ART SOCIETY INTRICATE COLLAGE DEMONSTRATION by Susan Watt. In The Farmor Room, Fairford Community Centre 2.30-4.30pm. Members £2; Visitors welcome £5.00, includes refreshments. (fairfordartsociety.co.uk (sponsored by Lechlade Lions)
Fri 2 Oct: CIRENCESTER MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Talk: Tba, 10am Watermoor Parish Hall cirencesterprobus.org
Fri 2 Oct: MAMMA MIA 1 (THE ORIGINAL) SINGALONG AT ST PETERS CHURCH HALL 6.30pm. Your ticket includes a selection of Greek food. For full details and booking visit WWW.TICKETSOURCE.COM/ST-PETERS-CIRENCESTER.
FRI 2 OCT: “STEAM AROUND STROUD AND KEMBLE” an illustrated talk by Mike Dodds at 7.30pm in The Library. The Waterloo. Cirencester. Visitors welcome £5 pp including refreshments. For more information visit http://www.cirencester railiwaysociety.org.uk
Sat 3 Oct: MAMMA MIA 2 (HERE WE GO AGAIN) SINGALONG AT ST PETERS CHURCH HALL 6.30pm. Your ticket includes a selection of Greek food. For full details and booking visit www.ticketsource.com/st-peters-cirencester.
Sun 4 Oct: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS “Winstone, Miserden Park & Duntisbourne Abbots” A moderate 5.5 miles. Contact: Jane Bell 07718 967299. Meet a: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
Tues 6 Oct: HANNAH O’KELLY DEMONSTRATES STILL LIFE IN ACRYLICS Cirencester Art Society welcomes Hannah, a well known artist based near Stroud whose paintings are colourful and exciting, inspired by the vintage scene she enjoys. 7pm at Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane, Cirencester GL7 1YE at 7pm. Members £2, Visitors £5. All very welcome. cirencesterartsociety.com/
Tues 6 Oct: AQIVA WORKING PARTY at OBELISK, AMPHITHEATRE 6-8pm. General weeding and tidying. Appropriate clothes, stout footwear and gloves essential. Please bring any tools if you can – border forks & spades, hoes, secateurs, trowels, hand forks etc. BYO refreshments. Please confirm beforehand to Alison Horrocks 07856 449109 or aqivasec@gmail.com
Wed 7 Oct: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS “Ravensroost Wood Nature Reserve” A leisurely 4 miles. Contact: Antoinette Moorby 07969 506338. Meet 9:45 in the reserve car park near SN16 9NR. Visitors welcome. No dogs except assistance dogs. Details: www.cirencesterramblers.org.uk
Wed 7 Oct: MACMILLAN NATTER & CHATTER AT THE LONGTABLE, 10-12pm at The Old Department Store, Market Place Cirencester, GHL7 2NX. First Wednesday each month. A great way to meet new friendly faces – drop in for a coffee and chat and stay as long as you like! For more information about Macmillan Cancer Support, contact Jenny: 07917 037960, jennythemaples@gmail.com, Charity No. 261017
Thur 8 Oct: TALK: THE MAGIC OF GLASS- CONCORDE, BIG JETS & FLAT SCREEN TVS by Bob King. 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 8 Oct: THE KING’S SPEECH at THE BARN THEATRE. A country on the precipice of another terrible war. An abdicated king. A constitutional crisis. And the only man who can provide hope for the nervous British public is Bertie – a man who is shy, unprepared for monarchy and, worst of all, has a debilitating speech impediment. Starring Stefan Dennis (Neighbours) and George Rainsford (Casualty) .Tickets from barntheatre.org.uk or box office 01285 648255.
Fri 9 Oct: CIRENCESTER MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Talk: More Microlight Adventures by Rob Cuckow, 10am Watermoor Parish Hall cirencesterprobus.org
Sat 10 Oct: THE REPAIR CAFÉ BAPTIST CHURCH CHESTERTON Meets monthly at Baptist Church in Chesterton Lane, GL7 1YE. 10am -1.30pm. We can try to mend toys, clothes, small electricals, household items and bikes. 0752 667 6822 or Facebook.com/cirenrepaircafe.
Sat 10 Oct: CORINIUM PLAYERS CONCERT FUND RAISING FOR THE BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY. 7.30pm Baptist Church. Guests including choirs from Powells and Deer Park School. Refreshments available. Draw of Licensed raffle with many fantastic prizes. Tickets: £12, £5 (children under 16) available fromWww.coriniumplayers.com
Sun 11 Oct: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS “Moreton in Marsh” A moderate 7.5 miles. Contact: Andrew Williams 07808 086646. Meet 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 11 Oct: TETBURY WOOL FAIR: AT THE SHED. A don’t-miss occasion for all yarn and fibre lovers, featuring independent yarn makers, spinners and dyers. As well as craft stands there’ll be live sheep and alpacas, and silk moths to see. 10-4.30 Tickets: £6am/£4pm from http://www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
Tues 13 Oct: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS IN SWANAGE “Corfe Castle” A moderate 5.5 miles. Contact: Jane Bell 07718 967299. Meet 10:00 in the Pines Hotel reception. Visitors welcome. No dogs except assistance dogs. Details: www.cirencesterramblers.org.uk
Tues 13 Oct: TWICE-MONTHLY PAINTING TOGETHER SESSIONS FAIRFORD ART SOCIETY Members £4.00, visitors £5.00. Come along, bring your paints, see what we get up to. In The Heritage Room, Fairford Community Centre. Info Adeline Bell 07902 935850, or fairfordartsociety.co.uk (sponsored by Lechlade Lions)
Wed 14 Oct: UKRAINIAN FARMLAND: LONG-TERM CONTAMINATION BY HEAVY METALS FROM RUSSIAN BOMBS could have devastating impact on human health long after the war has ended. 6.30PM. Talk by Professor O’Connor in his inaugural lecture. Hosted by Cirencester Science & Technology Society at The Royal Agricultural University, BOUTFLOUR THEATRE, Cirencester GL7 6JS. PLEASE NOTE EARLIER START AND DIFFERENT HALL! ww.cirenscience.org.uk
Thurs 15 Oct: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS IN SWANAGE “Old Harry Rocks” A moderate 6 miles. Contact: Jane Bell 07718 967299. Meet 10:00 in the Pines Hotel reception. Visitors welcome. No dogs except assistance dogs. Details: www.cirencesterramblers.org.uk
Fri 16 Oct: CIRENCESTER MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Talk: Joseph Severn; English painter & associate of John Keats by Simon Colbeck, 10am Watermoor Parish Hall cirencesterprobus.org
Sat 17 Oct: SUE RYDER STARLIGHT HIKE. Because no =one should face death or grief alone. People across Gloucestershire are being invited to take part in Sue Ryder’s Starlight Hike Cheltenham, raising vital funds so more people can access the expert end-of-life care and grief support they deserve. £20 per adult. Register at sueryder.org/StarlightCheltenham
Sun 18 Oct: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS “Seven Springs & Leckhampton Hill Loop” A moderate 4.5 miles. Contact: Anne Leggatt 07547 342113. Meet 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 18 Oct: BARN CINEMA: COTSWOLD FIELD & FOLK 11am. PRESSURE 7pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or barntheatre.org.uk./barn-cinema
Sun 18 Oct: REELIN’ IN THE DAN: AT TETBURY SHED. A tribute to Steely Dan’s 1972-80 era. A night of nostalgia with big hits and steep cuts from Can’t Buy a Thrill and others. 6pm Tickets from £26 from www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
Mon 19 Oct: BARN CINEMA: ODYSSEY 1.15pm, PRESSURE 4.45pm, DE GAULLE RESISTANCE 7pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or barntheatre.org.uk./barn-cinema
Mon 19 Oct: ‘GLOUCESTERSHIRE PATHS” TALK by Alan Pilbeam. The talk explores the theme of the ‘Old Paths of Gloucestershire’, examining their history back to Iron Age times, the pattern of local paths as it had developed by Saxon times, and then the additions of pilgrim paths, drovers’ paths, paths to work, and finally those developed for leisure purposesDoors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start in Baptist Church, Chesterton Road, Cirencester. Visitors welcome, donation £3 on the door. Cirencester Civic Society. Details from www.cirencestercivicsociety.org.uk
Thur 22 Oct: MY LIFE AND TIMES AS A FILM EXTRA: John Kinory. Stratton Probus Club. Meet Ciren Golf Club. 10am for 10.30am. Lunch will follow this talk. New members welcome. Info John Milner 07836 341550 or stratton.probus@gmail.com. www.strattonprobus.org.uk/
Thur 22 Oct: TWICE-MONTHLY PAINTING TOGETHER SESSIONS FAIRFORD ART SOCIETY Members £4.00, visitors £5.00. Come along, bring your paints, see what we get up to. In The Heritage Room, Fairford Community Centre. Info Adeline Bell 07902 935850, or fairfordartsociety.co.uk (sponsored by Lechlade Lions)
Fri 23 Oct: CIRENCESTER MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Talk: Tba, 10am Watermoor Parish Hall cirencesterprobus.org
Fri 23 Oct to 1 Nov: CIRENCESTER HISTORY FESTIVAL. Talks, walks, music, film, workshops, feasting and more! Book your events now at cirencesterhistoryfestival.org.
Sat 24 Oct: DERAILED DAYTIME HOUSE MUSIC: AT TETEBURY SHED. A treat for anyone of 25 and over who likes to dance and remember their youth and still be home for tea! DJ Danny Toft and Mike T and joined by Row Sax. 3-8pm. Tickets from £12 from http://www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
Sun 25 Oct: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS “Lechlade & Father Thames” A leisurely 6 miles. Contact: Howard Styles 07963 789813. Meet 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 25 Oct: BARN CINEMA: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM 11am. SAVAGE HOUSE 7pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or barntheatre.org.uk./barn-cinema
Sun 25 Oct: AROUND ABOUT DUSK: AR TETBURY SHED The Bristol-based band blend musette, New Orleans jazz with old-time and European folk into an evening full of warmth and charm. 6.30. Tickets from £16 from http://www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
Tues 27 Oct: CHATTY CAFÉ AT STEADINGS COMMUNITY HUB, 10-12pm. 7 Sivewright Way, The Steadings. Last Tuesday of each month. Everyone welcome. FREE entry.
Tues 27 Oct: BARN CINEMA: GHOSTS THE POSSESSION OF BUTTON HOUSE 2pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or barntheatre.org.uk./barn-cinema
Wed 28 Oct: MUSIC IN ART. Talk by Sophie matthews. Meet Baptist Church, Chesterton, GL7 1YE, 6.45 for 7.30pm. Visitors welcome £8.00. www.theartssocietycorinium.org info@theartssocietycorinium.org
Wed 28 Oct: BRUNEL, CIRENCESTER AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF RAIL, 7.00pm. Talk by Tim Bryan, at Ashcroft Church, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester GL7 1RA. All welcome Non-members £5. www.cirenhistory.org.uk
Fri 30 Oct: CIRENCESTER MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Talk: The Admiralty in Bath by Tony Coverdale, 10am Watermoor Parish Hall cirencesterprobus.org
Sat 31 Oct: RED ROBIN’S WINTER SONG: AT TETBURRY SHED. Tutti Frutti give us the story of a Red Robin who stays behind as other animals prepare for winter to find new friendships and a special place to call home. Ideal for children over 3 and their families. 11am and 2pm. Tickets from £8 from www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
Sat 31 Oct: BARN CINEMA: SCREAM – ( 30TH ANNIVERSARY) – Late nighter – time TBC!. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or barntheatre.org.uk./barn-cinema
Sun 1 Nov: BARN CINEMA: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM 11am. SENSE & SENSIBILITY 7.45pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or barntheatre.org.uk./barn-cinema
Mon 2 Nov: BARN CINEMA: SENSE & SENSIBILITY 1.30pm and 4.15pm. DE GAULLE LIBERTY 7 pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or barntheatre.org.uk./barn-cinema
Tues 3 Nov: CULTURAL REVOLUTION IN EUROPE By GAVIN PLUMLEY 10am to 3.30pm at Baptist Church, Chesterton, Cirencester. Day of Special Interest presented by Art Society Corinium. Three lectures, and a magnificent lunch in large airy hall. Includes refreshment breaks and Question and Answer session. £65 members, £70 non-members. More info and booking at http://www.theartssocietycorinium.org/dsi/cultural-revolution-in-europe.
Tues 3 Nov: AQIVA WORKING PARTY at OBELISK, AMPHITHEATRE 6-8pm. General weeding and tidying. Appropriate clothes, stout footwear and gloves essential. Please bring any tools if you can – border forks & spades, hoes, secateurs, trowels, hand forks etc. BYO refreshments. Please confirm beforehand to Alison Horrocks 07856 449109 or aqivasec@gmail.com
Fri 6 Nov: CIRENCESTER MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Talk: The Cuban Missile Crisis by Tim Brain, 10am Watermoor Parish Hall cirencesterprobus.org
Fri 6 Nov: “THE 2874 TRUST” an illustrated talk by David Holmes at 7.30pm in The Library. The Waterloo. Cirencester. Visitors welcome £5 pp including refreshments. For more information visit http://www.cirencester railiwaysociety.org.uk
Sat 7 Nov: MACMILLAN BANGERS & MASH QUIZ NIGHT At Bingham Hall, Cirencester. Starts 7.30pm prompt! Bar & Raffle. Tickets £15 (please specify veggie option when booking) from info@binghamhall.co.uk, Rosemary Elphick 01285 652914 or Jenny Jarvis 07917 037960. Additional parking at nearby Cirencester Primary School.
Thur 12 Nov: TALK: BUILDING A COMMUNITY by Roger Taylor. 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/
Fri 13 Nov: CIRENCESTER MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Talk: Tba, 10am Watermoor Parish Hall cirencesterprobus.org
Fri 21 Nov: VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS AND MORE, BY CIRENCESTER ECLECTIC STRINGS at the Parish Church 5.30pm. Includes Vivaldi, Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and more beautiful classical favourites. Musical Director Nick Steel, Soloist Oliver Heath. Tickets £15 adults, £5 Under 16s, to include glass of wine / soft drink and nibbles, from Tourist Information Centre, Cirencester and online at Ticket Source.
Fri 21 Nov: SOUTHSIDE SOUL – 7 PIECE MOTOWN SOUL STAX BAND at North Cerney Memorial Village Hall. Doors open 7pm, music starts 8pm. Supper from 7.45pm Tickets £20 including meal. The band are travelling from London especially for the event. Tickets cathymartin4747@gmail.com
Thur 26 Nov: TALK: MORECAMBE AND WISE by John Hodgson. Stratton Probus Club. Meet Ciren Golf Club. 10am for 10.30am. Breakfast will be available beforehand. New members welcome. Info John Milner 07836 341550 or stratton.probus@gmail.com. www.strattonprobus.org.uk/
Sat 28 Nov: COATES CHRISTMAS FAIR IN AID OF COBALT. 10am to 2pm. Coates village hall. Find your perfect Christmas gift. Ceramics, knitted items, cards and other stalls. Refreshments and tombola.
Fri 4 Dec: “IT WAS THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH – REAL WINTER STEAM IN CHINA” an illustrated talk by Mike Smith at 7.30pm in The Library. The Waterloo. Cirencester. Visitors welcome £5 pp including refreshments. For more information visit http://www.cirencester railiwaysociety.org.uk
Tues 8 to Thur 17 Dec: CIRENCESTER CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL PARISH CHURCH. Save the dates! Other Christmas Events at St John Baptist Church in the Market Place, Cirencester, are Music, Calm at Christmas Evening, Christmas Tree Trail, Evening Reception for Sponsors / Participants and Carol Singing. Further details to come in the autumn.