AN OVERVIEW of May bank holidays fantastic range of events in and around the Five Valleys.

Thursday May 3

Beer and music festival - May 3 to 7

Bound to be a winner when you are looking for bank holiday fun, at The Prince Albert in Stroud.

Free entry, for more information and timings visit theprincealbertstroud.co.uk

Friday May 4

Jive dance

The groovy dance will take place at the Subscription Rooms in Stroud from 8pm.

Tickets are available for £8 each at subscriptionrooms.org.uk/whats-on/jive-dance-may

Ninebarrow

After their explosion onto the folk roots scene over the past two years, Ninebarrow will be performing at the Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth.

The doors open at 7.30pm and the concert will start at 8pm, tickets are available from events@rmc.rmt.org or 01453 837537.

Saturday May 5

Makers family fair

Discover an exciting range of family based local makers and small businesses at the Subscription Rooms, Stroud.

The event will take place from 10.30am and entry is free.

Mendips for beginners

A full day caving with easy mileage, please book with the leader by May 2.

The day out will begin at 9am please contact 07831 482384 for prices and details.

Weave a willow piglet in a day

Weave a life size piglet from willow at the Subscription Rooms in Stroud.

The event will take place between 10am to 4pm and tickets cost £50 for the day and £15 for the cost of willow.

Big car boot sale

A car boot sale has now opened in Dursley, next to the police station in Tilsdown and will take place every Saturday.

The sale will take place from 10am to 3pm and cars cost £6 each with more available for extra.

More details call 07711 476715

My Nature – May 5 to 6

An exciting exhibition of experimental textiles from international guest artists at the Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud.

For more information visit selecttrail.org

Jane Flint and Andrew Flint’s exhibition – May 5 to 7

Jane’s ceramic animal figures inspired by antique toys create a narrative and sit well beside Andrew’s figurative sculptures.

The exhibition will take place at The Pink Cabbage Gallery, Middle Street, Stroud.

Monday May 7

Celebrating 70 years of Hawkwood

Live music featuring The Dodo Street Band at Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Road, Stroud.

The event will take place between 10am to 5pm including free entry but parking costs £3.