Various Locations Cotswolds

Residents across the Cotswolds are invited to a series of free “Strengthening Communities” events this summer and beyond, with activities and refreshments for all ages.

Hosted at local venues from Blockley to Cirencester and Lechlade to Northleach, the events promise fun activities for children, young people and adults — plus free food and drinks. No booking is needed.

Cirencester Market Place

Located in the Market Place are the weekly Monday and Friday Charter Markets, the monthly Arts & Crafts Market and the Farmers’ Market, as well as a number of speciality markets.

Cotswolds

Clean Slate Drop-ins – Come and chat with a Money Coach about budgeting, benefits, and making ends meet.

Stroud: Wednesdays, 9:30am–12:30pm, Stroud District Kids Stuff, Brimscombe Mills, GL5 2QN

Cashes Green: Fridays, 1:30pm–4:30pm, Cashes Green Community Centre, 1–3 Queen’s Drive, GL5 4NR

Gloucester: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 10am–1pm, The Ewe Space, 81 Matson Avenue, GL4 6LL

Cirencester: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 1:15pm–3:15pm, Cirencester Opportunity Group, Beeches Road, GL7 1BW

Various Towns

Every major town in the South Cotswolds has its own market.

Seated Dance Classes — joyful movement for seniors and their carers (Dementia & Parkinson’s friendly) start Friday 12 September, 2:00–3:30pm at Bingham Hall, King Street, Cirencester, GL7 1JT. Sessions run every Friday with plenty of social time, and there’s a free six-week trial funded by Active Cotswold in partnership with Cirencester Dance Club and Cotswold District Counci