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

The Stroud Valleys Music Club met at 7.30pm at St Joseph’s in Stonehouse on Wednesday, and club members brought along their own choice of music and festive fare.

Stonehouse History Group met at 7.30pm on Wednesday, at Stonehouse Town Hall. The Nicolle Story and the Occupation of Guernsey was told in a dramatic historical presentation based on events from the second world war in Guernsey and England by Eric and Val Winder. Prior to the meeting the original official key to Stonehouse Post Office was presented to the history group and then displayed and held within the town council. Non-members are always welcome so come and join us for a £2 entrance fee.

The History of Christmas was the title of a talk being given by Professor Ronald Hutton at Dr Jenner’s house at 7.30pm on Thursday. Tickets included a glass of wine and a mince pie for £10. For more information email info@edwardjenner.co.uk or go to www.jennermuseum.com or alternatively ring 01453 810631.

Stonehouse Town Council annual civic carol service took place at 11am on The Green in town on Saturday.

Savvy Seniors meet at 11am every Monday at the Vue Cinema in Stroud to see the latest films. Monday, December 15, was The Face of Love starring Annette Bening, Ed Harris and Robin Williams. Use your bus pass to travel and for just £3.05 you’ll enjoy a film, a cuppa and a biscuit.

Tuesday, December 16, at 7pm join us to watch live from the Royal Opera House Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. For more information contact Jean Edwards on 01453 82527.

The Cotswold AONB Warden’s Walk was on Monday, December 15. A six mile walk from the Gliding Club by the B4066 to Coaley Peak and Woodchester Park. All walks start at 10am. More information can be found at escapetothecotswolds.org.uk/walking/guided-walks.

Hats for seamen – many people have been knitting hats and balaclavas for seamen which are sent off to the depot in Bristol. With the cold weather among us the hats are very much needed. If you would like to join in the efforts and knit for seamen, all hats and balaclavas can be left in Stonehouse Town Hall.

Stonehouse Library Baby Bounce and Rhyme and Bookstart Bear sessions are back from 10.30am until 11am every Wednesday during school term time.

Stonehouse library has a Home Library Service to promote community group or charity events. The building is also available as a venue for meetings. Pop in or call Lucy on 01453 823176.

Come along to Goldfish community toddler group from 10am until 11.30am every Friday in school term time at the Baptist Church. For 50p per session per family you can enjoy a drink, homemade biscuits and a craft activity. For details email Catherine Thompson at cloudend@greenbee.net or call 01453 823349.

Join the Stonehouse Pensioners Club at 2pm on alternate Wednesdays at the Stonehouse Community Centre. Contact Pam Hurlston on 01453 825150.

GL Communities Money Advice Services – sessions are held at APT Central in Park Parade, Stonehouse. Drop in on Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm or call the Advice Line on 01452 306581 on Fridays from 10am to noon.

Join Stonehouse Friendly Circle and enjoy good company, entertainment, tea, biscuits and a raffle. We meet on alternate Fridays in the Stonehouse Community Centre. Call Ruth Biddle on 01453 828917 for more information.

Apprentices can now apply for an Apprentice Travel Card. The free bus pass is available to young residents taking part in an apprenticeship. To apply go to gloucestershire.gov.uk/thinksmartapprentice.

Stonehouse Community Choir is rehearsing and meets on Fridays in Stonehouse Town Hall. If you are interested in joining and helping establish a community choir in Stonehouse contact Olga Gibbons on 01453 824332. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Stonehouse now has a boules court on the Laburnum Recreation Ground. If you would like to hire the court, please contact the town council on 01453 822070.

Stonehouse WI are celebrating Christmas party time at 7.30pm on Wednesday, December 17. Please bring a Christmas table decoration.

Crib Service at St Cyr’s – join us at 2pm on Christmas Eve for our annual crib service. The Christmas story will be told in verse and children will be invited to decorate our Christmas tree during the service. Everyone is warmly welcome and there will be light refreshments afterwards.

Don’t forget to send me information about forthcoming events please – particularly those celebrating Christmas.