November – 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 1st Wed: JAZZ AT THE BEE’S: Live jazz music at Cirencester’s Bee’s Knees pub on 133 Watermoor Rd. Follow on Facebook to see which act is on, or text/phone 07400260006 for details. Free entry. www.facebook.com/beesjazz
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 www.cirencester.gov.uk
Every Fri, Sat & Sun: CORINIUM ALES Brewery Bar & Shop. On-site brewed award-winning ales and events through the year. Fri & Sat 3-7pm. Sun (May to Sept only) 2-5pm. The Old Kennels, Cirencester Park, GL7 1UR. For more info: www.coriniumales.co.uk or mob: 07716 826467 or email: 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
Sun 1 Nov: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS “Quenington and Coln St. Aldwyn”s” – A moderate 5.5miles – Contact: Andrew Coles 01285 656974 / 07967 151029 – 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 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: PORTRAIT PAINTING IN OILS DEMONSTRATION BY LIZET DINGEMAN. Cirencester Art Society welcomes the return of. this well-known and very accomplished artist who has had a picture accepted for the National Portrait Gallery. Do join us at the Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane, Cirencester GL7 1YE at 7pm. Members £2, non-members £5. All welcome.
Wed 4 Nov: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS “Out to Daglingworth” – A leisurely 4.5 miles – Contact:Jane Bell 07718 967299 – Meet at 9:45 at the Stratton House Hotel, GL7 2LE – Visitors welcome. No dogs except assistance dogs – Details: www.cirencesterramblers.org.uk
Wed 4 Nov: 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 5 Nov: OPERA ON SCREEN – LA BOHEME AT TETBURY SHED: The Royal Opera House’s production of Puccini’s heartbreaking classic of young love. It tells the story of a captivating romance set against 19th century Paris. 7pm Tickets from £13.50 from http://www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
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 a bout the restoration of an old Steam engine saved from Barry Scrapyard. 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: COFFEE MORNING & RAFFLE IN AID OF ST PETER’S CHURCH, SIDDINGTON 10.15 am – Midday, Elizabeth Way Community Room, Ashton Road, Siddington, GL7 6HD. If you would like help with transport, please contact 07722 652886
Sat 7 Nov: AUTUMN GALA CONCERT AT PARISH CHURCH. Raising funds for South Western Air Ambulance Charity. The prestigious guests joining the Cirencester Male Voice Choir for the evening, are Celtic Harpist Harriet Earis – who has twice been named Harper of All Britain – and The City of Bath Male Choir whose awards include winning first prize at the world’s biggest choral festival in Cornwall earlier this year. Tickets for the event can be purchased at Bingham House, 1 Dyer Street or online at cirencestermvc.co.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.
Sun 8 Nov: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS “Salt Way and River Coln” – A moderate 8 miles – Contact: Richard Holmes 07726 566609 – 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
Tues 10 Nov: FAIRFORD ARTS SOCIETY GET-TOGETHER PAINTINGS SESSIONS in the Heritage Room, Fairford Community Centre, 2.00-4.00pm. Members £4. Visitors £5.00. Inc refreshments. More information Adeline Bell 07902 935850 or fairfordartsociety@gmail.com
Wed 11 Nov: TALK BY GUY SINGH-WATSON, FOUNDER OF RIVERFORD ORGANIC GARDENERS 6.15pm Boutflour Hall, RAU Cirencester. Tickets £5. all proceeds from the night going to Ripple Effect – the charity working towards sustainability with smallholder farmers in E Africa. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-guy-singh-watson-tickets-2003655355104
Wed 11 Nov: TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS IN THE NHS AND THE PRICE OF SUCCESS could have devastating impact on human health long after the war has ended. 7.30pm. Talk by Dr Peter Howlett BSc, MBA, PhD, CEng, FIET. e. Hosted by Cirencester Science & Technology Society at The Royal Agricultural University, Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Hall, Cirencester GL7 6JS. ww.cirenscience.org.uk
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 13 Nov: HANDEL’S MESSIAH by TALLIS CHORAL FOUNDATION accompanied by Baroque in the North. 6.30pm at St John’s Church, (Parish Church) Cirencester. Bringing sixteen of the nation’s finest young singers to perform this glorious work, alongside the period instruments. Featuring harpsichord continuo, period timpani, trumpets, and step-out soloists from within the chorus, this will be an incredible evening not to miss. Tickets https://TCFMessiahCirencester.eventbrite.co.uk https://tallischoralfoundation.uk/
Sat 14 Nov: 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 14 Nov: WILLIAM HOWARD AND THE CARDUCCI QUARTET AT TETBURY SHED: We welcome back very special friends of the Goods Shed for an evening of chamber music pairing William Howard’s piano with the Carducci Quartet playing Haydn, Schumann and Brahms. 7.30pm Tickets from £30 from http://www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
Sun 15 Nov: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS – “Tunnel House and Coates” – A leisurely 5.5 miles – Contact: Jane Bell 07718 967299 – 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
Mon 16 Nov: ‘THE BATHURST ESTATE: CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY” TALK by Peter Clegg CEO Bathurst Estates. Doors 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 19 Nov to Sun 17 Jan: COTSWOLD ICE RINK RETURNS TO GATEWAY SOUTH CERNEY bringing a packed programme of festive activities, exciting partnerships and unforgettable experiences for the whole family. Alongside its classic ice-skating sessions, the rink is introducing a range of special events designed to bring the local community together this Christmas. Find more and book www.cotswoldicerink.co.uk
Fri 20 Nov: CIRENCESTER MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Talk: Confessions of an RAF Psychiatrist by Geoff Reid, 10am Watermoor Parish Hall cirencesterprobus.org
Sat 21 Nov: MUSIC FOR MINIATURES AT TETBURY SHED: Magical musical concerts designed to inspire and connect young children to live music. For 45 minutes children from 0-4 and their carers can dance to their hearts content! 10.30am. Tickets from £6 from http://www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
Sat 21 Nov: FESTIVE FUN WITH PEPPA, CINEMA EXPERIENCE at Corinium Museum 11am to 12pm. Join Peppa Pig and her family for a festive big-screen experience as they celebrate Evie’s first Christmas! Share in the excitement of Christmas Day as the family of five reflect on treasured seasonal memories. This hour-long cinema experience brings together 7 classic festive-themed Peppa Pig episodes and 4 brand-new songs. Book at www.coriniummuseum.org, 01285 655611
Sat 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.
Sat 21 Nov: REMI HARRIS HOT CLUB AT TETBURY SHED: Guitarist Remi Harris teams up with bassist Tom Moore and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt for an exhilarating evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues. 7.30pm, Tickets from £19 from http://www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
Sat 21 Nov to Sun 3 Jan: BARN THEATRE PRESENTS ‘THE HONK’ A twist on the ‘Ugly Duckling’ – bring your family to Cirencester’s Barn Theatre this Christmas to see the Oliver Award-winning show that famously beat both The Lion King and Mamma Mia! to Best New Musical; and has since been seen by millions around the world. Book tickets now at barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255.
Sat 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
Sun 22 Nov: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS “Ampney Circle – A leisurely 4.5 miles (followed by our AGM) – Contact: Phil Gearing 01285 851855 (OTD 07471 300441) – 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 22 Nov: FESTIVE FUN WITH PEPPA, CINEMA EXPERIENCE 2pm to 3pm at Corinium Museum 11am to 12pm. Join Peppa Pig and her family for a festive big-screen experience as they celebrate Evie’s first Christmas! Share in the excitement of Christmas Day as the family of five reflect on treasured seasonal memories. This hour-long cinema experience brings together 7 classic festive-themed Peppa Pig episodes and 4 brand-new songs. Book at www.coriniummuseum.org, 01285 655611
Tues 23 Nov: CHATTY CAFÉ AT STEADINGS COMMUNITY HUB, 10-12pm. 7 Sivewright Way, The Steadings. Last Tuesday of each month. Everyone welcome. FREE entry.
Tues 23 Nov: LINO CUT CHRISTMAS CARD WORKSHOP AT TETBURY SHED: Design carve and print your own festive print and leave with 20 hand-printed cards and tags. No experience needed and materials are included. (also Nov 30) 6.30pm. Tickets £40 per workshop from http://www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
Wed 24 Nov: GILBERT & SULLIVAN – DOUBLE ACT. Talk by Sarah Lenton & John Snelson. Meet Baptist Church, Chesterton, GL7 1YE, 6.45 for 7.30pm. Visitors welcome £8.00. www.theartssocietycorinium.orginfo@theartssocietycorinium.org
Wed 25 Nov: THE WORK OF THE MOD WAR DETECTIVES, 7.00pm. Talk by Alexia Clark member of the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre team, based at Imjin Barracks, Gloucester. , at Ashcroft Church, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester GL7 1RA. All welcome Non-members £5. www.cirenhistory.org.uk
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/
Thur 26 Nov: FAIRFORD ARTS SOCIETY GET-TOGETHER PAINTINGS SESSIONS in the Heritage Room, Fairford Community Centre, 2.00-4.00pm. Members £4. Visitors £5.00. Inc refreshments. More information Adeline Bell 07902 935850 or fairfordartsociety@gmail.com
Thur 26 Nov: PHOTOGRAPHY NETWORK LAUNCH: AT TETBURY SHED Featuring micro-talks from exhibiting photographers and an introduction to GPN this is suitable for professionals, keen amateurs and photography fans.7pm Tickets FREE from www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
Fri 27 Nov: CIRENCESTER MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Talk: Flying: the safest form of transport by Ron Jeffrey, 10am Watermoor Parish Hall cirencesterprobus.org
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.
Sat 28 Nov: ADVENT MARKET & CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH-ON IN MARKET PLACE CIRENCESTER 10-6pm. All day fun and entertainment Includes 100+stalls, music and street entertainment, Christmas Window Competition, Food Plaza, Street Food, Festive Bar behind church, performances in Parish Church and more. 4.15-4.55pmpm Light Switch-on ceremony and low noise fireworks. Great fun for the family!
Sat 28 Nov: BARN CINEMA: RESIDENT EVIL 10.15pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or barntheatre.org.uk./barn-cinema
Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov: FAIRFORD ART SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION in The Farmor Room, Fairford Community Centre. 10.00am-4.00pm on both days. Free entry. This will be an exhibition of paintings, crafts and cards by Society Members for sale at very reasonable prices. Refreshments available. More information Adeline Bell 07902 935850 or fairfordartsociety@gmail.com
Sat 28 Nov: ADVENT MARKET CONTINUES IN MARKET PLACE CIRENCESTER 10-4pm. All day fun and entertainment Includes 100+stalls, music and street entertainment, Christmas Window Competition, Food Plaza, Street Food, Festive Bar behind church, performances in Parish Church and more. Great fun for the family!
Sun 29 Nov: CIRENCESTER RAMBLERS “Christmas Lunch walk on and off the Thames Path” – A leisurely 5 miles (followed by our Christmas lunch) – 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 29 Nov: BARN CINEMA: GHOSTS: THE POSSESSION OF BUTTON HOUSE 11am, RESIDENT EVIL 1pm. GOLDEN BOY 3.15pm, HEART OF THE BEAST 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 30 Nov: BARN CINEMA: HEART OF THE BEAST 4.45pm, GOLDEN BOY 7pm. Full details and times are at barntheatre.org.uk. Tickets from boxoffice@barntheatre.org.uk 01285 648255 or barntheatre.org.uk./barn-cinema
Thur 3 Dec: BEAUTY & THE BEAST FOR GROWNUPS! 6.30-9.30pm. A fundraising theatre show in aid of local charity Big Breakfast Plus! At MECA Theatre, Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1PR. An adult only Panto (18+). The country’s most notorious adult panto company are back! Cattle Productions have been performing their famous rude and naughty shows since 2011 and now bring you their unique take on Beauty & The Beast – their fourth in the series! Tickets £22 + fees from https://www.mecaswindon.co.uk/events-tickets/beauty-and-the-beast/
Fri 4 Dec: CIRENCESTER MEN’S PROBUS CLUB WINE TASTING, 10am Watermoor Parish Hall cirencesterprobus.org
Fri 4 Dec: CHRISTMAS FAIR THE ORANGERY JOIN US AT THE ORANGERY, Siddington Park, as we celebrate the festive season. Discover unique gifts and treasures from local market holders and talented producers showcasing their crafts. Enjoy mulled wine and freshly baked mince pies; the perfect way to welcome Christmas. http://www.theorangeryatsiddingtonpark.co.uk
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
Fri 4 Dec: DAY 1: “CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, ST. PETER’S CHURCH, SIDDINGTON 6-8pm: The magical sight of Christmas trees creatively decorated by Siddington groups and organisations. Enjoy the peaceful twinkling of Christmas tree lights at night. Raffle, ‘Made in Siddington’ stall. Guess the weight of the Christmas cake. Children’s activities. Mulled wine, fizz and festive nibbles available. FREE entry. Donations to St Peter’s Church Fund.
Sat 5 Dec: DAY 2: “CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, ST. PETER’S CHURCH, SIDDINGTON 2-4pm: Family Fun. Lots of fun and games for children and families, including a treasure hunt, name the teddy, Chocolate or Sprout game, and a special children’s raffle to be drawn at 4.15pm! PLUS BYO homemade Small Angel Competition for primary school children – entries by 3.30pm to be judged at 4pm. Raffle, ‘Made in Siddington’ stall. Guess the weight of the Christmas cake. Children’s activities. Mulled wine, fizz and festive nibbles available. FREE entry. Donations to St Peter’s Church Fund.
Sat 5 Dec: Festive Drag Bingo at Roots + Seeds, at The Old Kennels, Cirencester Park, GL7 1UR. Email events@rootsandseedscafekitchen.co.uk to book!
Sat 5 Dec: CIRENCESTER CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT PARISH CHURCH (Saint Nicholas Day Eve. 6.45pm for 7.30pm. Charpentier; Messe de Minuit pour Noël. Haydn; Missa Sancti Nicolai. Vivaldi; Magnificat. Charlotte Pawley (soprano), Harriet Perfect (soprano), Catherine Perfect (alto), Laurie Standish Hayes (tenor), Lucas Maunder (bass), Carleton Etherington (conductor), Thomas Hawkes (organ). Tickets: £17 (Stud £6, Ch £3) from cirencester-choral-soc.org.uk, and Information Centre, Bingham House, Dyer St, Cirencester
Sat 5 Dec: GLORY WONDER, THE MALMESBURY SINGERS A festive celebration of carols, choir and brass. Music Director: Thomas Mottershead. Accompanist: Jeffrey Howard. Accompanied by The Bristol Ensemble. Tickets £25 Adults, £5 Students/Children from https://malmesburysingers.co.uk
Sun 6 Dec: DAY 3: “CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, ST. PETER’S CHURCH, SIDDINGTON 2-4pm: A last chance to see the Christmas trees, buy something special from the ‘Made in Siddington’ stall and enjoy the refreshments. Raffle drawn at 3.30pm. Followed by informal Christmas Songs of Praise at 4pm. FREE entry. Donations to St Peter’s Church Fund.
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.
Fri 11 Dec: CIRENCESTER MEN’S PROBUS CLUB CHRISTMAS LUNCH Watermoor Parish Hall cirencesterprobus.org
Fri 11 Dec: Festive Party Night at Roots + Seeds, at The Old Kennels, Cirencester Park, GL7 1UR. Get your colleagues, friends or family together and celebrate Christmas with us. Enjoy welcome drinks and canapés, a festive dinner and live music as we take care of everything you need for a brilliant Christmas party, all you need to do is turn up and celebrate! events@rootsandseedscafekitchen.co.uk to book!
Sat 12 Dec: 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 12 Dec: FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT CORINIUM PLAYERS GUITAR ENSEMBLE 12 Noon-1pm at Cirencester Baptist Church. GL7 2YE Concert including many of your favourite Christmas melodies and carols. Yummy homemade soup, bacon rolls, mince pies and delicious cakes available. Retiring collection at the end of the concert. www.coriniumplayers.com
Mon 14 Dec: ‘CIRENCESTER ALMSHOUSES” TALK by Meg Blumson. Doors 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
Sat 19 & Sun 20 Dec: Live Nativity Animals at Roots + Seeds, at The Old Kennels, Cirencester Park, GL7 1UR. To book your place for £8.50, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-christmas-natvity-animals-at-roots-seeds-cirencester-park-tickets-1999778626705?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile