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Culture Stratford Park
Stroud’s arts and community calendar for 14–20 September includes a Morris dancing rehearsal, a local songwriters’ stage, a late opening at Loganberry, a weekend of River Severn-inspired events and Professor David Olusoga’s return to the Sub Rooms.
Sport Stratford Park
Forest Green Rovers made it back-to-back wins with a reported 4-0 victory over Gateshead, as manager Robbie Savage hailed captain Kyle McAllister and confirmed the loan arrival of West Ham and England Under-20 midfielder Preston Fearon.
Sport Stratford Park
Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage says the club is close to signing a young loan player who could have a similar impact to Harry Whitwell, with the deal hoped to be completed early next week.
Sport Stratford Park
Former professional footballer Sean Rigg has opened Workhorse Tattoo in the former Swan Inn on Union Street, Stroud, turning an interest developed during his playing career into a new creative business with fellow tattooists Taia and Jim.
Community Stratford Park
Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher has promised to continue campaigning for assisted dying after the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was voted down in the House of Commons on September 11, 2026.
Business & Openings Stratford Park
A handwritten three-page letter from George Orwell is among the highlights of Quire Auctions’ autumn sale, alongside rare editions from children’s writer Geoffrey Trease’s literary estate.
Sport Stratford Park
Stratford Park Lido will remain open until 30 September, weather permitting, after reopening in August following extensive safety repairs. A new timetable includes lane and public swimming sessions, with the baby pool, café and shop continuing during public hours.
Culture Stratford Park
A new seven-session singing series will bring people of all ages together at the Museum in the Park in Stratford Park, Stroud, from September 8.
Community Stratford Park
A resident at Nouncells Cross in Stroud has raised concerns about alleged anti-social behaviour, faulty security, fire-door defects, communal cleaning and the use of a council-owned flat as a temporary site office. Stroud District Council says it is investing £1.8 million in the flats and disputes or responds to several of the claims.
Culture Stratford Park
A free family festival at Stroud’s Bank Gardens on Saturday 5 September will feature live music, food, crafts, talks, stalls, films and a colourful parade, followed by a ticketed reggae afterparty at Lansdown Hall.
Culture Stratford Park
Vue is offering £4 tickets across all films and seats on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September as part of National Cinema Weekend. The programme listed in the announcement includes major releases, family favourites and horror films, with customers told to check Vue’s website or app for Stroud session times.
Business & Openings Stratford Park
Independent café Willow & Co is celebrating five years at Wheelwrights Corner in Nailsworth after growing from a takeaway coffee shop run by Sally Norman into a business employing around eight people. The café is now planning new savoury options, more workshops and possible pop-up events.
Traffic & Construction Stratford Park
Stratford Road will shut between the Tesco roundabout and Stratford Park entrance on September 5 and 6 while contractors carry out tree works and inspections. Access to the park and nearby facilities will remain available from Paganhill.
Culture Stratford Park
Families and nature lovers can explore the Walled Garden and bee hive at the Museum in the Park’s free Buzz Club session on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
Culture Stratford Park
Annie Garthwaite will join Jo Durrant at the Museum in the Park in Stroud on Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a conversation about Cecily Neville and the women at the heart of the Wars of the Roses.
Culture Stratford Park
Families can drop in to a Victorian-inspired flower craft activity at the Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, on Thursday 27 August 2026.
Culture Stratford Park
Families and art enthusiasts can pick up a free mini sketchbook at the Museum in the Park and explore Stratford Park through drawing, sketching and doodling on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Culture Stratford Park
Families with children can explore wheels, gears, toys and floating objects during a hands-on session at the Museum in the Park in Stroud on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Culture Stratford Park
Museum in the Park will host a pre-bookable, neurodivergent-friendly session at Stratford Park on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with hands-on activities involving toys, movement, water, trains and simple machines.
Culture Stratford Park
A family drop-in craft workshop at Museum in the Park will invite children aged five and over to create colourful designs using leaves from Stratford Park on 20 August 2026.
Culture Stratford Park
Families can step into a world of folklore at Fairy Folk Day, taking place at The Museum in the Park in Stratford Park, Stroud, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Culture Stratford Park
Families can drop into Museum in the Park at Stratford Park on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, for a hands-on day exploring Roman life, archaeology and crafts.
Culture Stratford Park
Museum in the Park will host a small, pre-bookable Roman-themed activity session for families with neurodivergent children and children with additional access requirements on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Business & Openings Stratford Park
Stroud’s much-loved Stratford Park Outdoor Pool has reopened following refurbishment, with a preview video highlighting the renewed facility and the hopes of local councillors and campaigners for its future.
Culture Stratford Park
Families with children aged five and over can explore microscopic soil life through a drop-in craft workshop at the Museum in the Park in Stroud on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Community Stratford Park
Stroud’s Stratford Park Lido is due to reopen this weekend, according to a community-news listing published by Stroud Times on 12 August 2026.
Culture Stratford Park
Families can step into medieval Britain at The Museum in the Park in Stratford Park, Stroud, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with free activities, crafts and bookable sword-school sessions.
Culture Stratford Park
Families can explore Victorian life through hands-on activities at the Museum in the Park in Stroud on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Culture Stratford Park
A botanical art workshop led by artist Karen Green at Stroud’s Museum in the Park has sold out ahead of its Tuesday 11 August 2026 session. The adult workshop will take place at Stratford Park and forms part of the Park Life exhibition programme.
Culture Stratford Park
Museum in the Park will host a pre-bookable Victorian-themed family session for children over five who need a quieter, more flexible environment. The event takes place at Stratford Park in Stroud from 10am to 11am on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
