Friday August 10

Chinese Burn X2

Described as classic Stroud punk Chinese Burn X2 will produce a two set performance.

They will play a typically noisy electric guitar type set toward the end of the night, but will also attempt to play an acoustic set of songs early evening.

From 8.30pm

The Crown & Sceptre, Horns Road, Stroud

Free entry

Sanctuary - August 10 to 30

Frances Clark-Stone’s new collection of paintings includes responses to places which are dear and familiar to many.

10am to 4pm

Ruskin Mill Gallery, Old Bristol Road, Stroud

Free entry

More details 07725 938278

Saturday August 11

Big car boot sale

Car boot sale in Dursley every Saturday.

All are welcome.

10am to 3pm and sellers from 9.30am

Next to Dursley Police Station, Tilsdown, GL11 5QN

Cars cost £6 each with more available for extra

More details 07711 476715

Bookbinding and ceramics exhibition - August 11 to 19

Anne Weare Bookbinder has worked on many treasured bindings over the past year, restoring the books to make them usable once more whilst retaining all the original character possible.

All are welcome.

10am to 4.30pm

Painswick Church Rooms, by the car park, Painswick

Free entry

More details 01285 760328

Sunday August 12

Cotswold Bowls Club open day

It is the clubs hope to encourage as many people as possible to come down and enjoy a game of bowls.

No experience is required and people of all ages and abilities are welcome to try the game out with the support of our experienced bowlers.

11.55am to 6pm

Cotswold Bowls Club, Golden Jubilee Way, Dudbridge, Stroud

Free entry

More details 01453 762405

Wednesday August 15

Magic workshop with Colin Dymond

During the workshop, children will learn a variety of tricks using everyday objects that they can perform to amaze their friends.

Not only are they taught how to do the trick but also how to perform it.

10am to 4pm

Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud

Tickets £10

More details 01453 760900

Upcoming events

Open mic night - August 16

An evening hosted by Stroud’s own Americana troubadour the Reverend Stretch.

8pm

The Crown & Sceptre, Horns Road, Stroud

Free entry

Probably the best comedy night - August 23

Gavin Pond will present his comedy night with special guest at the popular pub this August.

Visitors are advised to arrive early for a seat.

Starts from 8pm

The Crown & Sceptre, Horns Road, Stroud

Free entry

Frocester Beer Festival - August 24 to 25

The festival will run for its 39th year and is one of the largest in the country including beers, ciders, wines, pimms and prosecco and good music.

Family and friends welcome.

2pm to 11pm

Pounds close, Bath Road, Frocester, Stonehouse

Tickets £10 or £12

More details 01453 825769

Weber beer BBQ competition - August 26

There will be between eight and ten teams set up under the canvas in the car park all cooking with Weber Kettle BBQ’s.

All the charcoal will be provided and teams will provide there own ingredients.

To apply contact Rodda at info@crownandsceptrestroud.com or at the pub on 01453 762588

10am to 6pm

The Crown & Sceptre, Horns Road, Stroud

Tickets cost £2

Grandmaster Flash - August 26

Emerging from the South Bronx in the early 1970s, Grandmaster Flash is inarguably one of Hip Hop’s original innovators.

Today, he’s the voice of an entire generation of 1970s hip hop pioneers.

9pm

The Subscription Rooms, George Street, Stroud

Tickets cost £26

The Accidental Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes - September 14 and 16

This sell-out show has been given five stars by Theatre Bath and has been described as having 'extraordinary plot twists'.

4pm, 5pm and 8pm

The Lansdown Hall & Gallery, Lansdown Road, Stroud

£6 per person from ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/stroud/lansdown-hall