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
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