Forthcoming Festivals and Community Events
If you are holding a festival or major event in the town, or if you are a community venue in the parish holding events throughout the year please let us know and we will add your details to this page.
Smaller local events can be added to the online Events Guide on the Stroud District Council website.
Full details of What's On, Accommodation and Visitor Information is available at www.cotswolds.com.
Lansdown Hall & Gallery - Community Venue
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Events througout the year. More information: www.lansdownhall.org |
Olympic Torch Relay - Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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See the Olympic Flame as it is carried through Stroud as part of it's 70-day journey to the Olympic Stadium. On the fifth day of its journey, it will come into our district from Cirencester along the A419. It will enter Stroud at around 4.15pm and be carried through the town centre, along London Road, past the Four Clocks and along Rowcroft before passing the new canal bridge and then being carried along Merrywalks. On its way out of Stroud, it will be carried along Beeches Green. More information, including a route map, can be found on this leaflet. |
| Anyone who intends to organise an event in connection with the Torch Relay should contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (Stroud District Council Cultural Services). The District Council has a grant scheme to help schools and not-for-profit organisations planning a celebration for this and/or the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. For more information go to: www.stroud.gov.uk |
‘PAIRINGS II – conversations & collaborations’ - Saturday 28th April – Sunday 27th May 2012
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Stroud International Textiles presents a ground breaking exhibition exploring the results of collaboration and exchanging skills, ideas, tools, materials with 18 leading artists commissioned to create new work. Curated by international textile artist Alice Kettle and SIT artistic director Lizzi Walton. Taking place from Saturday 28th April – Sunday 27th May 2012 at The Museum in the Park, Stratford Park Stroud GL5 4AF. |
| Linking to the exhibition is a major Symposium taking place on Saturday 5th May 9.00am – 5.00pm at Stroud College, Stratford Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 4AH, where a panel of artists, academics and writers, chaired by artist-curator Alice Kettle will consider and explore how they have been inspired to create by collaborating. Also in May are talks and workshops and the Textile Trail Open Studios over two weekends. Full details from: Stroud International Textiles 01453 751 056 / 07767 763 607 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / www.stroudinternationaltextiles.org.uk |
Stroud on Water - Saturday 2nd - Monday 4th June 2012
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Taking place at Marling School Playing Field. The festival will host the Inland Waterways Association’s annual Trailboat Festival with lots of boats expected to be on the Stroudwater canal for the first time in over 100 years! 2012 is also the 40th anniversary of the Cotswold Canals Trust. With a host of activities including canal boat trips, live music, real ale bar, food and drink, craft and produce stalls, childrens entertainment and firework display. For more information go to: www.stroudonwater.org.uk |
Stroud Fringe - Friday 31st August - Sunday 2nd September 2012
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Three days of music, poetry, comedy and performing arts in and around Stroud! From August 31 to September 2 2012, Stroud will come to life as the Fringe once again takes centre stage, with more than 50 acts across three stages 10+ indoor venues! Volunteer Stewards required! Stroud Fringe are looking for volunteers to join the team. If you want come on board just drop them an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details. For more information about Stroud Fringe go to www.stroudfringe.co.uk |