Stroud listings

The Freedom Principle, exhibition of illustrations from Straight No Chaser, at The Illustration Gallery, 1 Middle Street, Stroud, until June 2.

Jane Fisher, New Paintings and Drawings at Ruskin Mill,Old Bristol Road, Nailsworth, until May 29.

Oliver Vivian paintings and drawings on show at Bar Nine, John Street, until June.

Fabric2Dye4, new exhibition at the Stroud House Gallery, Station Road. Weds-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Free. Until May 25.

Revealing Perspective, paintings by Paul Fowler at Pegasus Art Studios, Thrupp, until May 30.

Exhibition of work by Lisa Simmons, Katie Murton and Simon Holroyd at Prema Arts, Uley, until July 1.

Exhibition of photographs by Georgie Brocklehurst at Hobbshouse Bakery, Nailsworth, until May 26.

Exhibition of fantasy prints by Cate Alfano at Mills Cafe, Witheys Yard, Stroud, until end of June.

Exhibition of oil paintings and watercolours at The Little Gallery, High Street, Minchinhampton, until end of June.

Angel Face, exhibition of work by five local artists, at the Angel Cafe, Union Street, Stroud, until end of June.

*Thursday, May 24.

Country market at Minchinhampton, Market House, 8.45am-11am.

Jane Ford felt-making workshop, Stroud Museum from 2-4pm, book on 01453 763394.

Herb walk with Nathan Hughes at St Luke's Medical Centre, Stroud, 6pm. Please park nearby.

Yoga class with Sharon St Clare at Parliament Primary School, Stroud, 6.30 and 8pm.

Stroud town meeting and awards ceremony, St Laurence Church Hall, The Shambles, 7.30pm.

Waldorf College Drama presents Roundtrip, at The Space, Lansdown, 7.30pm. Tickets: donations.

Live music at The Golden Fleece, Nelson Street, Stroud, 9pm.

Live music at The Old Neighbourhood Inn, Chalford Hill.

Tea Dance in The Painswick Centre, Bisley Street, Painswick, 2.30-4.30pm.

Hare Krishna event, 7pm, at the Subscription Rooms. Meditation, food and music. Free.

Folk music at The Crown, Minchinhampton from 8pm. All welcome.

Ian Luther live music at The Queen Victoria, Gloucester Street, Stroud, 9pm. Over 18s only.

Teddy Tunes, singing and action for babies and children at Frampton on Severn Village Hall, from 10am.

*Friday, May 25.

Workshop Listening to herbs at Ruskin Apothecary, Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth, 1 pm with Nathan Hughes. Lunch available at Ruskin Mill.

Stroud Country Market, The Shambles, Stroud. 8am-11.30am.

Indoor Market in St Laurence's Church Hall, The Shambles, Stroud, 8am-4pm. Stalls available, apply at the market.

Nailsworth Country Market, Mortimer Room, Old Market, 9-10.45am.

Painswick Country Market, Town hall, 10-11.15am.

Clic Sargent fun day at the King's Head, Eastington, 3pm, Pub Olympics followed by Coyote Ugly evening.

Stanley Singers concert, Count Your Blessings, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Beeches Green, Stroud, 7.30pm. Tickets £5-£1.

Waldorf College Drama presents Roundtrip, at The Space, Lansdown, 7.30pm. Tickets: donations.

Walking Among Elephants with David Lemon. Talk and slides at Oakridge Village Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £6 with cheese and wine. Proceeds to elephant welfare.

Bingo at the Green Man, Forest Green Rovers FC, Nailsworth, 7:30pm cash prizes.

Just Jive Dance Night at the Subscription Rooms, 8.30pm. Tickets £7/£6 from the box office.

Dirty Harry, live music at the Queen Victoria, Gloucester Street, Stroud. Over 18s only. No admission after Midnight.

Red Dog performs Skin Tight at Kingshill House, Dursley, 8pm. Tickets £8/£7.

Ibiza Sessions present Brandon Block, at Bar Riga, 10pm-3am.

*Saturday, May 26.

Grand Village Fete, Thrupp School Playing Field (A419).10.45am-11.30pm.

Stroud Farmers Market, Cornhill, with cafe and music from Baileys Beads.

Indoor Market in St Laurence's Church Hall, The Shambles, Stroud, 8am-4pm. Stalls available, apply at the market.

Nailsworth Farmers' Market in the Mortimer Gardens, 9am-1pm.

Car Boot Sale, from 8.30am, at Old Ends car park, Stonehouse (near level crossing).

Car Boot Sale at Marling School, Cainscross Road, 12 noon. No dogs.

Workshops at The Space, Lansdown: 10.30am-12.30pm African Drumming; 2.30-4.30pm Bhangra. Tickets £3 from The Space.

Clic Sargent fun day at the King's Head, Eastington, 2pm, Family Funday and barbecue.

Mosaic making for kids at Chedworth Roman Villa, off A429, 11am-4pm. £4. Also a Kids' Spring Quiz with prizes until June 3.

Rhyme and Rhythm Cabaret, story telling, poetry, music, 8pm-late, at The Space, Tickets £7 on the door.

Maurice and Stef play live at the Duke of York, Nelson Street, from 8pm.

*Sat 26th May.

Local band, Sunset play at forest Green Rovers FC, 9pm. Entry free.

Angel up Front, live music at the Queen Victoria, Gloucester Street, Stroud. Over 18s only. No admission after Midnight.

Richard Herring in Menage a Un at the Subscription Rooms, 8pm. Tickets £11 from the box office.

Burlesque Rave, five rhythms dance, at The Space, Lansdown, 8pm-midnight. Tickets £15 on the door, £12 in advance, includes cakes and drinks. Tel 07809 464821.

Indie night featuring Mancini at Bar Riga, Nelson Street, Stroud. 10pm-3am.

*Sunday, May 27.

Open Gardens in Frampton-on-Severn in aid of the British Red Cross, 2-6pm. Look for signs in the village.

Car Boot Sale, Aston Down MOD site, off A419 near Chalford, gates open 12.30pm.

Car Boot Sale at Forest Green Rovers FC, Nympsfield road, Nailsworth, 1-4pm.

Nailsworth Area Classic Car and Bike Show at Meadowbank Stadium, Shortwood, Nailsworth, raising funds for Shortwood Utd FC.

Live jazz at the Golden Fleece, Nelson Street, Stroud 4pm.

Pentecost services, St Laurence (9.30am) and All Saints (11am), Holy Trinity Stroud (10am), Paganhill 10.30am and 6.30pm.

Ozleworth Park Open Gardens, music, activities, stalls, 2-5pm, Ozleworth, near Wotton-under-Edge. £4.

Miniature steam train rides, Stratford Park lakeside, Stroud, 2pm and 4.30pm.

Ragas for a Mellow Spring Afternoon, with K Sridhar (sarod) and Tapan Roy (tabla), 4.30pm, at the Subscription Rooms, Stroud.

Tickets £10 from the box office.

Fat Cats, live music at The Queen Victoria, Gloucester Street, Stroud, 9pm. Over 18s only.

Shortwood Utd FC, Classic Car and Bike Show, at the stadium, 11am-4pm. Exhibitors and stallholders call 077888 27578.

The Patsy Gamble Band plays live at the Imperial, Stroud.

That Thing, break beat and hip hop night at Bar Riga, Nelson Street, Stroud. 10pm-3am.

*Monday, May 28.

Dunkirk Mill, Nailsworth, open from 12pm-4pm.

Yoga in Pregnancy workshop at the Subscription Rooms 10.15am-12noon. £5.

Post natal yoga with babies, at the Subscription Rooms, 2-3.15pm.

Yoga and Relaxation workshop at the Subscription Rooms 5.45-7.15pm. £4.

Stroud Youth Dance Company for 12-16 year olds at The Space, Lansdown. From 4.30-6pm. £3.50. 1st session free.Call 01452 550431 to book.

5 Rhythms movement class 7pm at The Space, Lansdown.

Stroud Mac Users Group, Golden Fleece, Nelson Street, at 7.30pm.

Traditional Old Time Dancing at Eastcombe Village Hall 8.15-10.15pm.

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham presents, Buddy, 7.45pm. Tickets £9-£27, from the box office.

*Tuesday, May 29.

Salsa & Bachata classes at the Subscription Rooms 7.30 - 10.30pm. £5 per class.

Foot Reflexology, a beginner's course in home medicine with Sam Bloomfield at the Subscription Rooms 7.30pm - 9.30pm. £75 for the complete course.

Stroud Junior Dance Company for 7 to 11 year olds at The Space, Lansdown. From 4.30 - 5.30pm. £2.50 per session - first session free.Call 01452 550431 to book.

Smokefree Club for smokers to stop smoking, Prince Albert in Rodborough, 5.30pm or ring Lotte on 01453 755600.

Dance the 5 Rhythms, a simple, powerful movement practice, at the Space, Lansdown 7.15-10pm. £7-12 per session.

Folk music at Frampton Village Hall 7.30pm.

Patrick Dougherty,international willow artist, lecture and debate at Stroud New College, Stratford Park Road, Stroud. Cafe open at 6.30pm. Talk starts at 7.30pm. Tickets from 01453 752682 or Kendrick Street Art Shop.

Concert by St George's Singers from Cape Town, 7.30pm, St Mary's, Tetbury. Tickets £6.

An evening of clairvoyance with Stonehouse Spiritual Awareness and Healing Group 7.30pm Stonehouse Community Centre, Laburnham Walk, off Regent Street. For details ring 01452 723387.

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham presents, Buddy, 7.30pm. Tickets £9-£27, from the box office.

*Wednesday, May 30.

Zoe's Music Time for babies (3-12 months), 9.30am; and toddlers (1-3 years), 10.30am, at Eastington Church.

Good Companions bring and buy sale and raffle, All Saints Centre, Uplands,Stroud, 2-4pm.

Flies on the Wall youth theatre meets at 6-9pm in The Space , Lansdown.

Awareness Through Movement classes using the Fieldenkrais Method, 10am, Subscription Rooms £5/ session or £24/ 6 sessions.

Yoga class with Sharon St Clare at Parliament Primary School, Stroud, 6.30 and 8pm.

Taiji Wuxigong classes 6-7.30pm at the Subscription Rooms. £8/ class or £72/ 12 sessions.

Learn to Jive with Just Jive in the Subscription Rooms from 7.30pm (Beginners), 9-10.30pm (Intermediate), £5.

Peak Oil, a talk by Richard Heinberg, at the Subscription Rooms, 7.30-9.30pm. Tickets £5/£3 from the box office.

Ballroom, Latin and Sequence dancing at Eastcombe Village Hall 7.45-10.15pm.

Hub Acoustic, Pete Rosser, at the Subscription Rooms' Cafe Bar, 8.30pm. £3.50 members £2.50.

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham presents, Buddy, 7.30pm. Tickets £9-£27, from the box office.