Below are the listings from this week's SNJ (Feb 20):

Wednesday, Feb 20

Acoustic folk

Mike Beer will be delivering his unique recipe of rich vocals and flawless musicianship across a range of stringed instruments (slide, Spanish and tenor guitar, mandocello, viola, mandolin and South American Cuatro).

The Painswick Centre, Painswick

7.30pm to 10.30pm

Tickets cost £14

More details 07596 823 881

Funk in session

Best live Funk Jam in town. All are welcome to listen or perform.

SVA, Stroud

From 8pm

Entry £1

More details 01453 751440

Ray Cooper

Ray Cooper is a Scottish/English singer-songwriter living in Sweden.

The Prince Albert, Rodborough

From 8pm

Tickets cost £12

More details 01453 755600

Thursday, Feb 21

John Denver’s music

The real spirit of the music of John Denver is captured beautifully by Chris Bannister. Chris has been touring with his solo show since 2010 and has performed around the world.

Subscription Rooms, Stroud

8pm to 10.15pm

Tickets cost £16.50, concession £14

More details 01453 760900

Film club

Watch ‘The Islands & The Whales’. The whale hunters of the Faroe Islands believe that hunting is vital to their way of life, but environmental changes threaten that forever.

The British School, Stroud

8pm to 10pm

More details 01453 823551

Sewing session

First session of sewing using the pathway of poppies. Woollen, felt and fabric poppies to create a cascade.

Ashcroft, Cranham

More details bit.ly/2tkVvoI

Friday, Feb 22

Time of change

A talk looking at Frampton on Severn during the Victorian period.

Village Hall, Frampton on Severn

From 7.30pm

Tickets cost £3.50

Male angst

The Magnificent AK47 are the singing blokes of Ashton Keynes who perform at concerts, clubs, pubs and festivals, inspired by Georgian harmonies and attracted to the musically irreverent and absurd.

Lansdown Hall, Stroud

7.30pm to 11.30pm

Tickets cost £10

More details 01453 767576

Alt rock

Join the Leon Daye Band for a night of upbeat alternative rock originals.

Performing tracks from Leon’s eps ‘Bird on a Wire’ and ‘The Gift’ plus new material .

The Alehouse, Stroud

From 8.30pm

More details 01453 755447

Gritty rock

An Americana band from Stroud will be playing their blend of mellow alt country and gritty roots rock.

The Crown & Sceptre, Stroud

Free entry

More details 01453 762588

DJ dance night

Jim will be playing a varied mix of tunes for you to Jive, Lindy Balboa or Shag to. Got any requests just pop onto the stage and ask.

Tea and coffee available.

King’s Stanley Village Hall, Stonehouse

8pm to 11pm

Tickets cost £8 on the door

Meet-up

Mothers Who Make is a monthly peer support group for mothers who are artists & makers, in any discipline and at any stage on their creative paths. Every kind of maker is welcome- professional and/or passionate. historians.

SVA, Stroud

1pm to 3pm

£3 donation

More details 01453 751440

Saturday, Feb 23

Sounds of the 60s

Experience The Sixties show that’s wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford. Relive the music with the spectacular sounds of The Zoots.

Subscription Rooms, Stroud

8pm to 10.15pm

Tickets cost £17.50, concessions £15.50

Understanding nature

A workshop seeking a deeper understanding of ‘animal nature’, drawing on insights from a range of disciplines (science, art, agriculture and ecopsychology).

Museum in the Park, Stroud

9am to 7pm

Costs £65 including light lunch

More details 01453 763394

Ghost hunt

Woodchester Mansion in Gloucestershire is an unfinished Gothic masterpiece, it is also a terrifying place for an overnight ghost hunt due to the sinister and oppressive spirits that haunt its dark corridors.

Woodchester Mansion, Nympsfield

9pm to 3am

More details 01159 720570

Crooked Stylus

Vinyl night with DJ Darius. Late licence.

The Crown & Sceptre, Stroud

Free entry

More details 01453 762588

Sunday, Feb 24

Six Nations

The Six Nations Championship is without the doubt the worlds greatest rugby tournament - watch it here where Guinness will be £2.80 a pint.

Nailsworth Social Club, Nailsworth

3pm to 11pm

More details 01453 834633

Tuesday, Feb 26

Quiz night

WI quiz night to select a team for the GFWI Quiz. All members welcome.

Brimscombe & Thrupp Social Centre

From 7.30pm