Join Stroud Valleys Project and expert weaver Norah Kennedy for this festive willow workshop. We will be making festive willow stars and wands from this lovely natural material.

This workshop is suitable for adults and children aged 9 and over. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are FREE, but places are strictly limited, so booking is essential.

This event is part of the wider Winter Woodland at Stratford Park event that is taking place, so alongside your willow weaving there is lots to see and do. You can find out more by clicking here.

This session is now full.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and expert weaver Norah Kennedy for this festive willow workshop. We will be making festive willow stars and wands from this lovely natural material.

This workshop is suitable for adults and children aged 9 and over. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are FREE, but places are strictly limited, so booking is essential.

This event is part of the wider Winter Woodland at Stratford Park event that is taking place, so alongside your willow weaving there is lots to see and do. You can find out more by clicking here.

This workshop is now full.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and expert weaver Norah Kennedy for this festive willow workshop. We will be making festive willow stars and wands from this lovely natural material.

This workshop is suitable for adults and children aged 9 and over. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are FREE, but places are strictly limited, so booking is essential.

This event is part of the wider Winter Woodland at Stratford Park event that is taking place, so alongside your willow weaving there is lots to see and do. You can find out more by clicking here.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and the Museum in the Park for some festive activities.

Stroud District Council’s Winter Woodland has now been cancelled.However, there will still be plenty of fun activities to get you in the festive mood on Sunday 15 December.

Come along to the Museum in the Park for their Festive Museum Explorer Trail; take part in a Winter Plant Hunt to discover the hardy species still blooming despite the chill; and get creative with some Christmas crafts.

Please note that all bookable events are now fully booked.

1-4.30pm - Jam Jar Lantern & Gift Bag Making

1-4.30pm - Christmas Crafts

1-4.30pm - Festive Museum Explorer Trail

1-5pm - Miss Daisy Pop Up Café

2pm - Winter Plant Hunt

5pm - Festive Singalong

Until 5pm - Four Twisted Tales and Other Stories

Stratford Park Miniature Railway will be running from 1pm until 3pm, and Active Lifestyles has a timetable of family fun. [not sure where to link to as I can’t find anything about it on their website or Facebook – I have emailed them to ask]

A brass band will be performing festive tunes in the bandstand (time to be confirmed), and everyone is invited to gather in the Museum in the Park courtyard for a fun Christmas singalong at 5pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation of the wider event and look forward to welcoming you for an afternoon of festive creativity and fun.

Since 2011, archaeologist Neil Baker has been exploring this area to the south of Stroud. His Heavens Archaeological Research Project (HARP) has uncovered secrets of Stroud’s rich industrial heritage that have been lying under this beautiful landscape.

Join Neil for a guided walk as he reveals the Heavens’ hidden history of weavers, millers and clothiers; you’ll never see things in the same way once you know about the mills and homesteads that once dotted this ancient landscape.

The walk will take 3 hours or so and the route is hilly, uneven and muddy in places, so stout footwear and a basic level of fitness are required.

Dogs are allowed, but they must be controlled and kept on a lead at all times.

Neil is very kindly running this walk on eight occasions this winter, as a joint fundraiser with the Heavens Valley Action Group, who are raising money to buy the land for the people of Stroud. Find out more about the Heavens Valley Action Group here.

Sorry this event is fully booked. If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please email info@stroudvalleysproject.org or call 01453 753358.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and Small World Adventures for a look into the wonderful world of Christmas Wildlife!

This group will give toddlers & Pre-schoolers a chance to take a closer look at the wildlife on our doorstep and join in with craft activities and stories.

This is a monthly group, so keep your eyes open for next month’s theme.

Open to children between the ages of 2 and 4 years, who must be accompanied by an adult. 

£3 per family (up to 2 adults and 2 children). If you are experiencing financial difficulty and would struggle to pay, then please get in touch with us.

Join Stroud Valleys Project as we help Cam Parish Council celebrate their Christmas lights switch on!

Caroline and Sharon will be there to chat about our Garden Guardians and Eco Hub projects. You can also decorate some festive, eco-friendly gift bags and tags, and buy some of our fantastic eco shop stock – ideal for festive gifts.

There will be lots going on besides, with a craft market, refreshments, Santa’s grotto, music, a fun fair, giant street games, and lots more. There should be something for all the family!

We will be on the High Street for the event and will look forward to seeing you there!

This event is now fully booked.

Since 2011, archaeologist Neil Baker has been exploring this area to the south of Stroud. His Heavens Archaeological Research Project (HARP) has uncovered secrets of Stroud’s rich industrial heritage that have been lying under this beautiful landscape.

Join Neil for a guided walk as he reveals the Heavens’ hidden history of weavers, millers and clothiers; you’ll never see things in the same way once you know about the mills and homesteads that once dotted this ancient landscape.

The walk will take 2.5 to 3 hours and the route is hilly, uneven and muddy in places, so stout footwear and a basic level of fitness are required.

Dogs are allowed, but they must be controlled and kept on a lead at all times.

Neil is very kindly running this walk on eight occasions this winter, as a joint fundraiser with the Heavens Valley Action Group, who are raising money to buy the land for the people of Stroud. Find out more about the Heavens Valley Action Group here.

BOOKINGS CLOSED.

Join SVP, Trinity Rooms Community Hub, and rag rugger extraordinaire Sue Ratcliffe to learn an ancient art that’s perfect for today’s sustainably-minded crafter.

Rag rugging takes leftover scraps of fabric and repurposes them to make something beautiful in a creative way… it’s also lots of fun!

In this workshop, you’ll make an upcycled garland of rag rugged ‘tinsel’ that you can use again and again.

All tools and fabric will be supplied. If you would like to use particular colours, please bring along your own fabric scraps (fabric that is coloured on both sides is particularly good for rag rugging). You can also bring bells, baubles, ribbons – anything that feels festive to you!  

This is a shared fundraiser with Trinity Rooms Community Hub and you can if you wish purchase lunch at the hub’s Eco Café.

Since 2011, archaeologist Neil Baker has been exploring this area to the south of Stroud. His Heavens Archaeological Research Project (HARP) has uncovered secrets of Stroud’s rich industrial heritage that have been lying under this beautiful landscape.

Join Neil for a guided walk as he reveals the Heavens’ hidden history of weavers, millers and clothiers; you’ll never see things in the same way once you know about the mills and homesteads that once dotted this ancient landscape.

The walk will take 2.5 to 3 hours and the route is hilly, uneven and muddy in places, so stout footwear and a basic level of fitness are required.

Dogs are allowed, but they must be controlled and kept on a lead at all times.

Neil is very kindly running this walk on eight occasions this winter, as a joint fundraiser with the Heavens Valley Action Group, who are raising money to buy the land for the people of Stroud. Find out more about the Heavens Valley Action Group here.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and Small World Adventures for a look into the wonderful world of HIBERNATION!

This group will give toddlers and pre-schoolers a chance to take a closer look at the wildlife on our doorstep and join in with craft activities and stories.

This will be a monthly group, so keep your eyes open for next month’s theme.

Open to children between the ages of 2 and 4 years, who must be accompanied by an adult.

£3 per family (up to 2 adults and 2 children). If you are experiencing financial difficulty and would struggle to pay, then please get in touch with us.

Sorry - this event is now fully booked.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and expert willow weaver Norah Kennedy for this willow birdfeeder making workshop.

There will be a brief introduction to feeding birds in your garden, followed by the workshop.

This is a FREE event, but places are strictly limited, so booking is essential.

This event is not suitable for children under 13 and all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is part of our Garden Guardians project, which is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Sorry - this event is now fully booked.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and expert willow weaver Norah Kennedy for this willow birdfeeder making workshop.

There will be a brief introduction to feeding birds in your garden, followed by the workshop.

This is a FREE event, but places are strictly limited, so booking is essential.

This event is not suitable for children under 13 and all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is part of our Garden Guardians project, which is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This event is now sold out. Other dates are available.

Since 2011, archaeologist Neil Baker has been exploring this area to the south of Stroud. His Heavens Archaeological Research Project (HARP) has uncovered secrets of Stroud’s rich industrial heritage that have been lying under this beautiful landscape.

Join Neil for a guided walk as he reveals the Heavens’ hidden history of weavers, millers and clothiers; you’ll never see things in the same way once you know about the mills and homesteads that once dotted this ancient landscape.

The walk will take 2.5 to 3 hours and the route is hilly, uneven and muddy in places, so stout footwear and a basic level of fitness are required.

Dogs are allowed, but they must be controlled and kept on a lead at all times.

Neil is very kindly running this walk on eight occasions this winter, as a joint fundraiser with the Heavens Valley Action Group, who are raising money to buy the land for the people of Stroud. Find out more about the Heavens Valley Action Group here.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and the Museum in the Park for this year’s spooktacular autumn adventures!

As well as our family favourite carved pumpkin competition and trail, you can make a pumpkin puppet, a spooky spider, or stamp an autumnal gift bag.

You can drop off your carved pumpkins between 2pm and 5pm so that they can be added to our trail and entered into the competition. The first 15 entrants will get a Garden Guardians Goody Bag, which includes our fantastic any-year Gardening for Wildlife calendar!

This is a completely free event and is suitable for all ages. There is no need to book, just drop in at the Museum in the Park anytime between 2.00pm and 6pm. Donations for the Museum in the Park and Stroud Valleys Project welcomed.

The full schedule for the day is:

·         2.00pm to 5pm – Drop off your carved pumpkins

·         2.30pm to 5pm – Autumn Crafts

·         5pm to 5.30pm – Pumpkin judging takes place

·         5.30pm to 6pm – Pumpkin trail plus mulled apple juice (for a donation)

·         6pm – Pumpkin competition winners announced

This event is part of our Garden Guardians project, which is supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This event is now closed for new bookings

Join Stroud Valleys Project for a delve into the wonderful world of earthworms!

Earthworms are vital for the flourishing of the soil. We will explore and search for the three main types of earthworm, delving into the different places where they like to live. Earthworms, described by Charles Darwin as ‘nature’s ploughs’ are surprisingly varied and colourful. By the end of the session, you’ll be an Earthworm Expert!

This event is suitable for children aged 6 and over. Each child must have their own ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Adults don’t need a ticket.

Later in the day you can also join us for our Pumpkins in the Park activities.

This event is part of our Garden Guardians project, which is supported by the National Lottery Heritage fund and is being run in collaboration with the Museum in the Park.

Please note: this event starts at 1pm, not 10am as previously advertised.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and Small World Adventures for a look into the wonderful world of seeds and berries!

This group will give toddlers and pre-schoolers a chance to take a closer look at the wildlife on our doorstep and join in with craft activities and stories.

This will be a monthly group, so keep your eyes open for next month’s theme.

Open to children between the ages of 2 and 4 years, who must be accompanied by an adult.

 £3 per family (up to 2 adults and 2 children). If you are experiencing financial difficulty and would struggle to pay, then please get in touch with us.

This event is part of our Garden Guardians programme which is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Image: Alfie Owens

If you have apples to juice, bring them to our site in Berkeley and watch as our magical press transforms them into tasty and nutritious juice.

Our Apple Day is at Sarah’s Field on Saturday 12 October, between noon and 3pm. Bring your apples, clean containers, and a cup (other drinking vessels are available) and join the juicing fun.

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Sarah’s Field, Lynch Road, Berkeley GL13 9TR

Ponds provide vital habitats for many struggling species of wildlife and also make a really fun and fascinating addition to your garden.

From micro to massive, ponds come in all shapes and sizes! Join Stroud Valleys Project and Wild Stroud to find out how you can add a watery enhancement to your own green space.

This workshop is unfortunately not suitable for under 12s. All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is part of our Garden Guardians project, which is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

This event is now fully booked.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and fungi enthusiast Tony Hardware on UK Fungus Day for a delve into the wonderful world of fungi at Crickley Hill.

Autumn is a great time to spot some of the weird and wonderful fungi that lurk amongst the leaves on the woodland floor. Don your wellies and walking boots, get outside and enjoy some time seeking out these fascinating treasures.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in collaboration with the National Trust and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and a host of other organisations on the Sub Rooms Forecourt as we reimagine Stroud’s tomorrow.

At this Transition Stroud organised event you can come and share your ideas about how we can turn our imaginative ideas for a positive, sustainable and connected Stroud into reality.

As part of our National Lottery Heritage fund supported Garden Guardians project, we will imagine a Stroud that is connected for and rich in biodiversity and will talk about what we can all do to support this vision.

There will also be a series of bookable interactive workshops as well as creative drop-in activities available, so there should be something for everyone!

You can find out more here: https://transitionstroud.org/transition-stroud-action-groups/reimagine-strouds-tomorrow/

Join Stroud Valleys Project and a host of other organisations to find out about some of the free-of-charge services available in Gloucestershire that can support your health and wellbeing.

You can join in with a taster activity from our brilliant Being Well in Nature programme that is available to carers and the cared-for.

There will be plenty of tea, biscuits and chat on offer, so why not come along and join us at the Longfield Hospice, Burleigh Lane, Minchinhampton, GL5 2PQ?

For more information about the event, visit longfield.org.uk\events\gloucestershires-big-information-day

Join Stroud-based multimedia artist Catherine Jones for a series of three Art from the Heart workshops based at the National Trust’s Tinkley Gate site. You can attend just one or come along to all three.

In this third session, we will look at some of the work of Gloucester-based poet Ivor Gurney, creating our own poems and a miniature book inspired by his poems. The photograph shows Gloucester Cathedral’s Ivor Gurney windows, created by Thomas Denny.

This event is kindly supported by Painswick Art Society and is priced to be accessible. If you are experiencing financial difficulty but would like to come along, please get in touch on info@stroudvalleysproject.org – thanks.

Sorry - this event is now fully booked.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and PhD researcher Sharon Gardham for a delve into the woodland history of Rodborough Common. In times past, Rodborough Common was part of the medieval Custom Wood, and its traces can still be seen on the Common today. As we walk, we will explore the trees of the past and look for the traces they have left on the Common of today.

This event is being run in collaboration with the National Trust.

Join Stroud Valleys Project and Small World Adventures for a look into the wonderful world of leaves!

This group will give toddlers & pre-schoolers a chance to take a closer look at the wildlife on our doorstep and join in with craft activities and stories.

This is a monthly group, so keep your eyes open for next month’s theme.

Open to children between the ages of 2 and 4 years, who must be accompanied by an adult. 

£3 per family (up to 2 adults and 2 children). If you are experiencing financial difficulty and would struggle to pay, then please get in touch with us.

This event is part of our Garden Guardians project which is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Join Stroud-based multimedia artist Catherine Jones for a series of three Art from the Heart workshops based at the National Trust’s Tinkley Gate site. You can attend just one or come along to all three.

In this second session, we will look at some of the work of the artists who created windows in Selsley Church, including William Morris and Edward Burne Jones. We will use them as inspiration for our own artworks.

This event is kindly supported by Painswick Art Society and is priced to be accessible. If you are experiencing financial difficulty but would like to come along, please get in touch on info@stroudvalleysproject.org – thanks.

Sorry but this event is now fully booked.

Did you know that there are 17 bat species in the UK, and eight species so far were observed commuting and foraging in the arboretum at the Museum in the Park?

Find out more about our incredible bats with local expert Ivi Szaboova of Gloucestershire Bat Group.

We’ll use bat detectors to track and indentify the flying mammals and – hopefully - will spot some flying. Species that might put in an appearance are Common and Soprano Pipistrelle; Brown Long-Eared Bat, Daubenton's Bat, Lesser Horseshoe, Myotis Species, Noctule, and Serotine.

You may need warm clothing; you’ll definitely need suitable footwear and a torch.

No dogs, please.

Join Stroud-based multimedia artist Catherine Jones for the first in a series of three Art from the Heart workshops based at the National Trust’s Tinkley Gate site. You can attend just one or come along to all three.

In this session, based on Cider with Rosie, we will be exploring childhood memories and ways to capture these elusive snippets from our subconscious. We’ll create mixed media pieces that reflect our reminiscences.

This event is kindly supported by Painswick Art Society and is priced to be accessible. If you are experiencing financial difficulty but would like to come along, please get in touch on info@stroudvalleysproject.org – thanks.

CANCELLED DUE TO LOW FUNGI COUNT. The weather pattern has meant that there are hardly any mushrooms in the park… please book on to our Crickley Hill event instead.

Join us for an early autumn parkland fungi foray!

Autumn is a great time to spot some of the weird and wonderful fungi that lurk amongst the leaves on the woodland floor. Don your wellies and walking boots, get outside and enjoy some time seeking out these fascinating treasures.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is part of our Garden Guardians project, which is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.