January in Stroud

Stroud events

Here’s the current list of things we know about that are happening in the near future.  Where relevant, we’re also listing events a bit further afield that you might be interested in, too.

If you are aware of other talks, events, workshops or other community activities in the coming week or so, please do mention them in the comments. If there’s an event you would like our support in promoting, please email the details to brynnethnimue (at) gmail (dot) com.

Saturday 11th January 8-11pm Ceildh Band "Caractacus"  At the Trinity Rooms, Field Road, Stroud -opposite to the Maternity Hospital  Licensed bar with local ale and snacks. Bring the family.  Hope to see you there! Tickets £7.50/£9 from Caroline 01453 884092

WASSAIL at Painswick Sat 11th January 5pm. Start at Church Rooms - between Church Yard & car park Procession of noise - 5.30pm. then Blessing of Trees in Orchard & Burning of "Wicca Man" Back to Church Rooms for 6.30 party/gig/food/drink/Mummers etc. We have a temporary alcohol Licence: 2 ANCHORS Cider: Perry: Apple juice: tea: Coffee: Admittance to Church Rooms approx. £3 Food from £2.50 per portion Dressing Up welcome: Animal Skins: Armour: Drums: Fire Sticks: Enjoy yourselves welcome the new growing year

January Hopeless Maine: Made in Stroud. For the first time, original art from Hopeless Maine vol 2 is now on display! All of the pages of illustration from Hopeless Maine: Inheritance are now at Made in Stroud, many adorning the walls and other available for browsing. It’s a rare opportunity to see how these graphic novels develop from paper to final, print edition. As the originals are for sale, this is the only time the whole book will be available for viewing in original form.

Plus premiere of short Transition Stroud film as part of latest in our series of Films and Discussion. Sunday 12th January 2014, from 7pm at the Lansdown Hall:

Thin Ice: The Inside Story of Climate Science

January 16th Stroud Subscription Rooms at 2.30 pm  in the “Your Musical Memories” concert. Peter Schnabl who sang so successfully in the “Your Musical Memories” concert last year returns to sing songs from his repertoire which will include sacred songs and “fun” songs, with a few American standards 'thrown in'. Peter is a fine bass who has held the Hugh McDowell Cup from Cheltenham Music Festival for six consecutive years. Appearing with Peter will be the flautist Liz Leachman and pianist Robert Burgess. Robert studied with Eugene Asti at Trinity College of Music, gaining the Associate Diploma in Performance in Piano Accompanying with Distinction. He has supported a number of singers with notable success in competitive festivals including Cheltenham, Bath and Leamington Spa. He also accompanies the Dursley Male Voice Choirs, and plays the organ for the Painswick Catholic Church. On Thursday he will be accompanying both Peter and Liz. Liz will be playing music by two of the greatest French composers; Faure and Ravel. Liz, who teaches the flute and piano and runs “singing for well-being” sessions, will also be singing some of her own music, much of it inspired by her love of Indian Classical Raga. Tickets are only £5.00 (which includes refreshments) and can be booked at the Subscription Rooms’ Box Office, telephone number 01453 760900. (When booking, please mention if you use a wheelchair as the number of wheelchairs allowed in the Ballroom are restricted due to fire regulations.)

Stroud events

Stroud is a very active place at the moment, with a great deal going on. Here’s a list of things we know about.  If you are aware of other talks, events, workshops or other community activities in the coming week or so, please do mention them in the comments. If there’s an event you would like our support in promoting, please email the details to brynnethnimue (at) gmail (dot) com.

 

Thursday the 26^th of September: Waste Not, Want Not - the Future of Radioactive Waste and Nuclear Safety in Gloucestershire.  Nuclear engineer John Large will talk about radioactive waste and the threats to Gloucestershire. , 7.30pm, Old Town Hall, The Shambles, High St, Stroud GL5 1AP, Free admission to this informative event. Teas, coffees and cakes to cover costs.  Sponsored by th Green Party

 

Friday 27^th September Fracking the Cotswolds at the Bingham Hall, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Friday 27^th September, 2013. Doors open 7 pm. Open to all. The Government is attempting to win public support for fracking by purposefully keeping the public in the dark and avoiding revealing the true nature of fracking. For something that affects our health, our lives and our landscape, this planned secrecy is not acceptable any more.

 

Saturday September 28th Transition Stroud AGM, Bisley House Café, Middle Street, Stroud, GL5 1DZ, 2-6pm. The AGM is an enjoyable celebration of the past 12 months and an energising look ahead for the next year.

 

Sunday September 29^th TRASHED sponsored by Stroud Town Council Lansdown Hall, Lansdown, Stroud, GL5 1BB 7pm prompt screening (Doors 6.30pm) Free entry.

In this stunning documentary, Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons explores the world’s most environmentally polluted places to reveal how our rubbish is affecting us and our planet, before going in search of solutions. From individuals who have changed their lives and produce almost no waste, to increasing anti-waste legislation, to an entire city that is now virtually wastefree, he discovers that change is not only essential, but happening.  For more information see: www.trashedfilm.com

 

4^th October 7.15pm, Open House, British School (near Star Anise) Stroud, members of campaigning group 38 Degrees have arranged to speak with Neil Carmichael regarding concerns over the proposed gagging laws.

 

Saturday 12^th October Jumble sale, Maypole Hall, Pagan Hill, Stroud.

 

Friday October 18th in The Old Town Hall in the Shambles 7pm The meeting will be about the harmful effects of Mobile and Cordless Phones and Smart Meter Radiation.

From 7.00 pm until 8.15 pm groups will share information and action on:  Protecting our children from Wi-Fi in Schools. Protecting our family health and homes. Impact on bees, birds and our food. Campaigning to lower mobile mast radiation to align with the EU and stop smart meters.

At 8.15 pm there will be a talk by Dr. Andrew Tresidder on The Dangers and Symptoms of Microwave Radiation.

For more information phone 01453 840175 or 01453 752751.