Events

People and nature, thriving together

Photo ©Deborah Roberts

Our aim is to protect and enhance the local environment by working with communities to embrace sustainability and boost biodiversity. Our public events throughout the year reflect this aim, strengthening the connection between people and nature.

Don’t forget, if you’re a Friend of Stroud Valleys Project, you can enjoy an exclusive discount on selected events by entering your code at the checkout.

Find out more about becoming a Friend of Stroud Valleys Project here.

Seed Swap
Feb
22

Seed Swap

Do you have any spare or unwanted seeds? Give them a good home through our popular annual seed swap/sale. Bring along any spare seeds and exchange them for others; vegetable, fruit and flower varieties are welcome.

Even if you don’t have any seeds to swap, you can still take some for a donation. It’s a great way to meet other gardeners and share advice and knowledge. Join us outside SVP eco shop at 8 Threadneedle Street, Stroud and get swapping!

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

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Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (22.2.25)
Feb
22

Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (22.2.25)

All our Archaeology Walks are 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 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.

22.2.25 Archaeology Walk of the Heavens
from £5.00
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Community Tree Planting - Hammond’s Farm
Feb
27

Community Tree Planting - Hammond’s Farm

This year Stroud Valleys Project are aiming to plant more trees than ever – 12,000 in fact – and we would love some help!

We have tree planting going on all over the District, and there are plenty for everyone to plant. In this session we will be working at Hammond’s Farm, near Stroud.

If you would like to have a go at digging, heeling in, supporting and tying, then please join us at one of our tree planting days and be part of a woody legacy for our area for years to come.

Join us for the morning session (10am to 12.30pm), the afternoon session (1 to 3pm), or both. Come to one tree planting day, or come to them all – the choice is yours!

 

Email sharon@stroudvalleysproject.org for full details of where to meet and for further details.

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Community Tree Planting - Humphrey’s End, Randwick
Mar
6

Community Tree Planting - Humphrey’s End, Randwick

This year Stroud Valleys Project are aiming to plant more trees than ever – 12,000 in fact – and we would love some help!

We have tree planting going on all over the District, and there are plenty for everyone to plant. In this session we will be working at Humphrey’s End, Randwick.

If you would like to have a go at digging, heeling in, supporting and tying, then please join us at one of our tree planting days and be part of a woody legacy for our area for years to come.

Join us for the morning session (10am to 12.30pm), the afternoon session (1 to 3pm), or both. Come to one tree planting day, or come to them all – the choice is yours!

 

Email sharon@stroudvalleysproject.org for full details of where to meet and for further details.

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Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (8.3.25)
Mar
8

Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (8.3.25)

All our Archaeology Walks are 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 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.

If you would like a child ticket rather than an adult, these are £5. Please call 01453 753358 during office hours and we can make these available for you.

Neil is very kindly running this walk on nine 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.

8.3.25 Archaeology Walk of the Heavens
from £5.00
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Morning Willow Roosting Pocket Workshop
Mar
9

Morning Willow Roosting Pocket Workshop

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

We will be making bird roosting pockets from this super-sustainable material, and learning a little about how you can care for birds in your garden along the way.

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

 

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

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Afternoon Willow Roosting Pockets Workshop
Mar
9

Afternoon Willow Roosting Pockets Workshop

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

We will be making bird roosting pockets from this super-sustainable material, and learning a little about how you can care for birds in your garden along the way. 

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

 

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

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Community Tree Planting - Humphrey’s End, Randwick
Mar
13

Community Tree Planting - Humphrey’s End, Randwick

This year Stroud Valleys Project are aiming to plant more trees than ever – 12,000 in fact – and we would love some help!

We have tree planting going on all over the District, and there are plenty for everyone to plant. In this session we will be working at Humphrey’s End, Randwick.

If you would like to have a go at digging, heeling in, supporting and tying, then please join us at one of our tree planting days and be part of a woody legacy for our area for years to come.

Join us for the morning session (10am to 12.30pm), the afternoon session (1 to 3pm), or both. Come to one tree planting day, or come to them all – the choice is yours!

 

Email sharon@stroudvalleysproject.org for full details of where to meet and for further details.

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Stroud Film Festival: Song of the Nightingale
Mar
15

Stroud Film Festival: Song of the Nightingale

The Nightingale is one of the country’s best loved birds, thanks to its rare and evocative song. For this very special celebration, we welcome award-winning dancer Marie-Louise Flexen, who will perform a striking piece from her Bird Nerd suite; we will show singer and musician Sam Lee’s acclaimed film The Nightingale’s Song from his Singing with Nightingales project; and we will be joined by county birding expert Gordon Kirk of the British Trust for Ornithology for a Q&A.

The Nightingale’s Song is part of the Shifting Landscapes series created by Emergence Magazine, and is directed by Adam Loften and Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee.

Please note: finish time is approximate.

Ticket prices are £8 (‘pay it forward’), £6 (standard) and £4 for those on a low income. Booking is through Stroud Film Festival.

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Community Tree Planting - Bristol Glider Club, nr. Woodchester
Mar
20

Community Tree Planting - Bristol Glider Club, nr. Woodchester

This year Stroud Valleys Project are aiming to plant more trees than ever – 12,000 in fact – and we would love some help!

We have tree planting going on all over the District, and there are plenty for everyone to plant. In this session we will be working at Bristol Glider Club, near Woodchester.

If you would like to have a go at digging, heeling in, supporting and tying, then please join us at one of our tree planting days and be part of a woody legacy for our area for years to come.

Join us for the morning session (10am to 12.30pm), the afternoon session (1 to 3pm), or both. Come to one tree planting day, or come to them all – the choice is yours!

 

Email sharon@stroudvalleysproject.org for full details of where to meet and for further details.

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Community Tree Planting - Bristol Glider Club, nr. Woodchester
Mar
27

Community Tree Planting - Bristol Glider Club, nr. Woodchester

This year Stroud Valleys Project are aiming to plant more trees than ever – 12,000 in fact – and we would love some help!

We have tree planting going on all over the District, and there are plenty for everyone to plant. In this session we will be working at Bristol Glider Club, near Woodchester.

If you would like to have a go at digging, heeling in, supporting and tying, then please join us at one of our tree planting days and be part of a woody legacy for our area for years to come.

Join us for the morning session (10am to 12.30pm), the afternoon session (1 to 3pm), or both. Come to one tree planting day, or come to them all – the choice is yours!

 

Email sharon@stroudvalleysproject.org for full details of where to meet and for further details.

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February Mini Beasties
Feb
21

February Mini Beasties

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

This group will give toddlers and preschoolers 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, please get in touch.

February Mini Beasties
£3.00
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Community Tree Planting - Hammond’s Farm
Feb
20

Community Tree Planting - Hammond’s Farm

This year Stroud Valleys Project are aiming to plant more trees than ever – 12,000 in fact – and we would love some help!

We have tree planting going on all over the District, and there are plenty for everyone to plant. In this session we will be working at Hammond’s Farm, near Stroud.

If you would like to have a go at digging, heeling in, supporting and tying, then please join us at one of our tree planting days and be part of a woody legacy for our area for years to come.

Join us for the morning session (10am to 12.30pm), the afternoon session (1 to 3pm), or both. Come to one tree planting day, or come to them all – the choice is yours!

 

Email sharon@stroudvalleysproject.org for full details of where to meet and for further details.

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Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (15.2.25)
Feb
15

Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (15.2.25)

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.

15.2.25 Archaeology Walk of the Heavens
from £5.00
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Community Tree Planting - Sapperton
Feb
13

Community Tree Planting - Sapperton

This year Stroud Valleys Project are aiming to plant more trees than ever – 12,000 in fact – and we would love some help!

We have tree planting going on all over the District, and there are plenty for everyone to plant. In this session we will be working at Sapperton Wilder near Sapperton.

If you would like to have a go at digging, heeling in, supporting and tying, then please join us at one of our tree planting days and be part of a woody legacy for our area for years to come.

Join us for the morning session (10am to 12.30pm), the afternoon session (1 to 3pm), or both. Come to one tree planting day, or come to them all – the choice is yours!

 

Email sharon@stroudvalleysproject.org for full details of where to meet and for further details.

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Heavens Helpers
Feb
11

Heavens Helpers

The Heavens area of Stroud has been the subject of a community campaign and it is now in public ownership. Its new owners, the people of Stroud, are getting together to improve the area’s footpaths so everyone can access the Heavens more easily. You can find full details here on the Heavens Valley Action group website.

We’ll be working with the Heavens Valley Action Group to deliver two volunteering days on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 February, and we’re inviting people to book a place here.

We’ll cut back vegetation overgrowing some of the most heavily used and overgrown routes, focusing particularly on the path down from the Cemetery, from Highfields, and at the Bowbridge entrance at the bottom of Gunhouse Lane.

You will be sent full details including timings by email after you book your place. There’s a back-up date of Monday 17 February in case of inclement weather.

This is a free event, but we’re asking people to book so we can run the event safely.

Heavens Helpers 2
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Heavens Helpers
Feb
10

Heavens Helpers

Please note: bookings for this event are now closed. The Heavens area of Stroud has been the subject of a community campaign and it is now in public ownership. Its new owners, the people of Stroud, are getting together to improve the area’s footpaths so everyone can access the Heavens more easily. You can find full details here on the Heavens Valley Action group website.

We’ll be working with the Heavens Valley Action Group to deliver two volunteering days on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 February, and we’re inviting people to book a place here.

We’ll cut back vegetation overgrowing some of the most heavily used and overgrown routes, focusing particularly on the path down from the Cemetery, from Highfields, and at the Bowbridge entrance at the bottom of Gunhouse Lane.

You will be sent full details including timings by email after you book your place. There’s a back-up date of Monday 17 February in case of inclement weather.

This is a free event, but we’re asking people to book so we can run the event safely.

Heavens Helpers
£0.00
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Community Tree Planting - Sapperton
Feb
6

Community Tree Planting - Sapperton

This year Stroud Valleys Project are aiming to plant more trees than ever – 12,000 in fact – and we would love some help!

We have tree planting going on all over the District, and there are plenty for everyone to plant. In this session we will be working at Sapperton Wilder near Sapperton.

If you would like to have a go at digging, heeling in, supporting and tying, then please join us at one of our tree planting days and be part of a woody legacy for our area for years to come.

Join us for the morning session (10am to 12.30pm), the afternoon session (1 to 3pm), or both. Come to one tree planting day, or come to them all – the choice is yours!

 

Email sharon@stroudvalleysproject.org for full details of where to meet and for further details.

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Jackdaw Spectacular - DATE CHANGE
Feb
2

Jackdaw Spectacular - DATE CHANGE

WE HAVE CHANGED THE DATE DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST. THIS EVENT WAS DUE TO TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY 26 JAN - IT WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY 2 FEB.

Come and join us to witness the amazing winter roosting of the Jackdaws in Stratford Park. Local ecologist David Bullock will give us an insight into their habits and do his best to answer any questions you might have.

Jackdaws are almost always in pairs, and you can pick couples out even they are flying in flocks of hundreds of birds – a beautiful, albeit noisy, sight to behold.

 We’ll be making the most of both technology and old-fashioned pen and paper, as we go live to plot the movement of these ornithological disruptors.

Ecologists from all over the Stroud valleys will be calling in to let us know how many Jackdaws are flying in, from where, and at what time, so we can live track their journey.

Come join us for a Citizen Science experiment in action!

Jackdaw Spectacular 26.1.25
from £3.00
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Growing Places Gathering
Feb
2

Growing Places Gathering

As part of the Growing Places gathering, on Sunday 2nd February Stoud Valleys Project will be offering a chance to take part in some soil and earthworm-themed craft and art activities. Join us to make and play your own ‘worms and ladders’ game, make a veggie puppet, or produce your own soil collage, using earth pigments, cut-outs and leaves. We will be in the Pavilion at the Museum in the Park between 11 and 3, so feel free to drop in.

Our participation at this event is part of our Garden Guardians project, which is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Community Tree Planting Day
Jan
30

Community Tree Planting Day

This year Stroud Valleys Project are aiming to plant more trees than ever – 12,000 in fact – and we would love some help!

We have tree planting going on all over the District, so there is plenty for everyone to plant. In this session, we will be working at Charlea Community Gardens in Brimscombe.

If you would like to have a go at digging, heeling in, supporting and tying, then please join us at one of our tree planting days and be part of our woody legacy for years to come.

Join us for the morning session (10am to 1pm), the afternoon session (12.30 to 3pm), or both. Come to one tree planting day, or come to them all – the choice is yours!

 

Email sharon@stroudvalleysproject.org for full details, including where to meet.

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Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (25.1.25)
Jan
25

Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (25.1.25)

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.

25.1.25 Archaeology Walk of the Heavens
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Mini Beasties
Jan
24

Mini Beasties

Join Stroud Valleys Project and Small World Adventures for a look into the wonderful world of Garden Birds.

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

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

Please note: Due to the temporary closure of the Museum in the Park, this month’s Mini Beasties will take place at the National Trust’s Tinkley Gate.

There is a £3 fee for parking at Tinkley Gate (free for National Trust members). Refreshments will be provided for the mini beasties, but grown-ups will need to purchase refreshments from the cafe.

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

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

January Mini Beasties
£3.00
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Willow Tunnel Taming
Jan
19

Willow Tunnel Taming

Join Stroud Valleys Project and willow weaver Norah Kennedy as we tackle and tame the willow tunnels and dens in Stratford Park!

It’s two years since we worked with the community to plant some fabulous willow tunnels and dens in the play area at Stratford Park, and it’s fair to say these watery wonders are loving their new home. They have, however, become a little unkempt, and we could do with your help to get them back into line! Please join us to help trim, tidy, and weave the tunnels and dens back into shape.

You don’t need to join us for the full session – feel free to drop in and lend a hand at any point between 1pm and 3.30pm. This event is suitable for all the family, including well-behaved dogs on a lead. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

There is also a free Garden Guardians goodie bag for everyone who takes part, so why not don your wellies and blow away those winter blues? We would love to see you there.

For more information, contact sharon@stroudvalleysproject.org.

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Community Tree Planting at King George V Playing Field, Nailsworth
Jan
18

Community Tree Planting at King George V Playing Field, Nailsworth

Join Stroud Valleys Project and Nailsworth Town Council for an afternoon of tree planting! We will be planting 30 standard trees at the King George V playing field and would love your help.

Join us for as little or as much of the session as you would like. Just drop in to wield a spade, hammer in a post, or steer a wheelbarrow. Make sure to wear weather-suitable clothing, and sturdy shoes/boots. All tools and equipment will be provided.

This event follows on from a morning’s wassailing and tree-blessing that will take place at Miles Marling Field between 10.30 am and 12 pm. More information on this event can be found here.

For more information, contact sharon@stroudvalleysproject.org or call 01453 753358.

There will be other wildlife-themed activities to take part in thanks to our friends at Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust - watch this space for details. All tree planters will get a Garden Guardians goody bag!

Please note: This event is weather-dependent so please keep an eye open for updates if the weather is particularly bad, or the ground is likely to be frozen.

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Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (11.1.25)
Jan
11

Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (11.1.25)

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.

11.1.25 Archaeology Walk of the Heavens
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Diary and Calendar Swap
Jan
1
to 31 Jan

Diary and Calendar Swap

Did you get an extra diary or calendar this year that you can’t use or isn’t suitable? If so, why not bring it along to our annual diary and calendar swap?

Right through to the end of January just visit us at the SVP eco shop on Threadneedle Street in Stroud and swap your unwanted item for something that might be more useful for you.

If you don’t have one to swap, but need some help to get organised this year, then you can pick one up from us for a donation.

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4pm - 5pm Willow Star Making Workshop
Dec
15

4pm - 5pm Willow Star Making Workshop

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.

4pm - 5pm Willow Star Making
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3pm - 4pm Willow Star Making Workshop - FULLY BOOKED
Dec
15

3pm - 4pm Willow Star Making Workshop - FULLY BOOKED

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.

3pm - 4pm Willow Star Making
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2pm - 3pm Willow Star Making Workshop - FULLY BOOKED
Dec
15

2pm - 3pm Willow Star Making Workshop - FULLY BOOKED

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.

2pm - 3pm Willow Star Making
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Festive Fun
Dec
15

Festive Fun

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.

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Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (14.12.24)
Dec
14

Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (14.12.24)

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.

14.12.24 Archaeology Walk of the Heavens
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December Mini Beasties - SOLD OUT
Dec
13

December Mini Beasties - SOLD OUT

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.

December Mini Beasties
£3.00
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Cam Christmas Lights Switch On
Nov
30

Cam Christmas Lights Switch On

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!

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Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (30.11.24) - SOLD OUT
Nov
30

Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (30.11.24) - SOLD OUT

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.

30.11.24 Archaeology Walk of the Heavens
from £5.00
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Rag Rug Garland Workshop
Nov
24

Rag Rug Garland Workshop

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.

Rag Rug Garland Workshop
£30.00
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Christmas Raffle 2024
Nov
21
to 19 Dec

Christmas Raffle 2024

Roll up, roll up! SVP’s fabulously festive fundraising Christmas Raffle is back, with more prizes than ever before…

Thanks to our generous donors, you could win a day cookery course at Natural Cookery School; a gliding experience with Cotswold Gliding Club; a spa session for two at King’s Head Spa in Cirencester (courtesy of St James’s Place Wealth Management); a blacksmithing workshop with Soulful Iron; a basket-weaving workshop for two with Norah Kennedy; a £100 voucher for the Bike Drop; pizzas for two at the Prince Albert; four tickets for the Prince Albert New Year’s Eve party; a month’s unlimited access to Grace and Glow studio; a set of plant labels from Circular & Co; cream tea for two at National Trust Tinkley Gate; four pairs of Hedgy Socks; a selection of Seedballs; one each of 8oz, 12oz and 16oz reusable mugs from Circular & Co; a bundle of goodies from Katie Fforde; a silver dragonfly necklace by Henryka; five classes at Health Nuts studio; tea or coffee at Woodruffs; a £10 voucher for Woodruffs; a pair of bath bombs from Moonflower; a £20 voucher from Little Ginger; a £10 voucher from Vintage Mary; a £25 voucher from Lily and Me; a Goldie heart pendant from Mann Jewellers; recycled silver earrings from Heather Coleman; a voucher for Fireside Bookshop; a Humphries and Begg tote bag; an end-of-life planning session from Family Tree Funerals; 24 mini soaps from Friendly Soap; a £15 voucher from Stroud Brewery; a Round Sheep Felting Kit from the Makerss; a Deborah Roberts Scenes Around Stroud calendar; a copy of The Peregrine Falcon by Steve Watson and Richard Sale; a bird bath in the shape of hands, a recycled glass mobile and a recycled bike basket from Shared Earth; ‘Orchids at Selsley Common’ print by Gemma Waters; a pair of Return to Nature pillows from Saymor; and a stollen loaf from Blue Diamond Garden Centre in Nailsworth.

Tickets are £5 for a book of five. If you’d like a different number, please come into our eco shop to buy them. The draw will be made at noon on Thursday 19 December at the eco shop.

Stroud Valleys Project 2024 Christmas Raffle
£5.00
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Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (16.11.24)
Nov
16

Archaeology Walk of the Heavens (16.11.24)

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.

16.11.24 Archaeology Walk of the Heavens
from £5.00
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November Mini Beasties
Nov
15

November Mini Beasties

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.

November Mini Beasties
£3.00
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Willow Bird Feeder Workshop - FULLY BOOKED
Nov
3

Willow Bird Feeder Workshop - FULLY BOOKED

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.

Willow Bird Feeders PM
£0.00
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Willow Bird Feeder Workshop - FULLY BOOKED
Nov
3

Willow Bird Feeder Workshop - FULLY BOOKED

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.

Willow Bird Feeders AM
£0.00
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