Stonehouse News with Lesley Williams. Contact Lesley with your community news on 01453 822684 or email Lesley.williams@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Stonehouse WI meet this evening Wednesday, June 20 at 7.30pm in the Community Centre. Ellen Winter from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust joins to talk about their latest projects. All WI meetings are open to would-be members.

Savvy Seniors - Vue Cinema, Thursday, June 21 at 11am. As usual Savvy Seniors will be entertained by a recent film release so prepare to be surprised. Use your bus pass to travel into Stroud, £3.99 pays to see the film and tea and biscuits.

Cotswold AONB Wardens’ Walks in and around Stroud - Thursday, 21 walk from Tresham village to Ozleworth & Hillesley - 4 hours, 6 miles. All walks start at 10am and return to the starting point. More information can be found on escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/walking/guided-walks/.

CROSSROADS church meets this Sunday, June 24 from 3.45pm at Leonard Stanley Primary School. We are a new church serving Stonehouse and the Stanleys and meet on the fourth Sunday of every month. Come and join us.

Parkrun happens every Saturday promptly at 9am on the field on Oldends Lane. It is for everyone - experienced runners and beginners, old and young - just come along and join in. It is free for all. If you have ever wanted to take up a running this is for you. Come along and find out - you will be very welcome. And now every Sunday at 9am Junior Parkrun for young people age 4 to 14. Slightly shorter distance at just 2k.

APT - The Park Estate Community Hub. Age UK information afternoon Wednesday, June 27 3-5pm. Age UK invites you to join them for a cuppa and piece of cake and discover the range of ways they can support independence in the home and still remain being socially connected.

Kings Stanley Sports Club - we are now open to all for coffee, tea, bacon rolls and delicious home baked cakes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am to 2pm. Come along and take in one of the best panoramic views in the county whilst enjoying some light refreshment.

Needing a venue for a party? Magpies Social Club Stonehouse Hall can be hired for Adult and Children’s parties and all other events. For more information contact Rob 01453 827628 or 07944 532643.

Calling All Walkers - Did you know that there is a new handy waterproof walking map? This has been specially commissioned and shows all the available walks within a 3 mile radius around Stonehouse. At only £3.99 it is available from ‘Whole Hearted’ and ‘Hurns Hardware’. Dust those walking boots off and discover your local walks.

Stonehouse Rotary Club - If being involved in the local community and helping others is for you then Stonehouse Rotary club always welcomes new members. Meetings are held regularly and cover a wide range of topics. For more information contact 01452 740883.

Bloomers Café and Table Top Sales are back in the Town Hall. Every Saturday morning from 10am. Meet friends over a cup of coffee and if you have something to sell take advantage of a Table in the Town Hall. To find out more or to book a table contact the Town Hall 01453 822070.

Hats for Seafarers - This project continues all the year so if you are feeling a bit bored why not pick up those knitting needles and craft a hat? If anyone has any spare wool they would like to donate, please ring 822684.

At Stonehouse Library on Mondays, 11.30am to 12 noon., it is story time for pre-school children. A new session for young children to discover the delights of hearing a story read to them.

The newly formed Rodborough Community Choir meet on Wednesdays from 7pm at Rodborough Church. No experience needed, wide range of music styles. For more information contact Catherine Jones: 07868028246 or find us on Facebook.

Stonehouse Food Bank is open in the Douglas Morley Hall on Tuesdays and Fridays each week from 10am to 11am. Call 01453 367077 for more information.

’after arts’ - A relaxed art group in Stonehouse for adults who have mild health issues, stress, depression. We have a good selection of art materials or you can bring your own. This is an opportunity to come and enjoy your art or just turn up for a chat. Tuesdays 11am to 1.30pm, £2. Contact 07941545503 for more details, afterartsstroud@gmail.com.

Cotswold Boatmobility - Fun and freedom on the water which is accessible for all, Boats leave from the slipway at Ryeford Wharf at 1pm on Mondays and 11am on Wednesdays. For more information contact: info@cotswoldboatmobility.org.uk or mob: 07702 134957.

Stonehouse Friendly Circle meet fortnightly on Fridays at the Community Centre at 2pm. As ever there will be good entertainment and friendly faces so why not come along. For more info ring Ruth on 828917.

Stonehouse Pensioners Club meet on alternate Wednesdays at the Community Centre at 2pm. For more information contact Pam on 01453 825150.

Kings Stanley Brownies has vacancies and meets Tuesdays in the Village Hall from 6pm to 7.30pm.