Events
People and nature, thriving together
Photo ©Deborah Roberts
Our aim is to protect and enhance the local environment by working with communities to embrace sustainability and boost biodiversity. Our public events throughout the year reflect this aim, strengthening the connection between people and nature.
Don’t forget, if you’re a Friend of Stroud Valleys Project, you can enjoy an exclusive discount on selected events by entering your code at the checkout.
Find out more about becoming a Friend of Stroud Valleys Project here.
Canal Reflections
What we notice…. changes things
Join Stroud Valleys Project and Cotswold Canals Connected this summer for a series of events for women along the Stroudwater Canal.
Explore, create and connect through nature, art and shared experiences, in partnership with artists, creators and naturalists from our area.
More events are being added, so do check back soon if you’re looking for a specific event.
Book each event individually, either through our website, or on an external link.
All workshops are subsidised to make them as accessible as possible; supported by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Wild Summer
Join Stroud Valleys Project and Cotswold Canals Connected for a series of family events along the towpath. Get out and about and discover more about the way we share our waterways with nature.
These events are supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund; book each one individually.
Herb Walk for Women
Please note, this is a women only event - please respect the nature of the event.
Wise women once drew upon their understanding of the natural world; today we know that much of their learning was rooted in scientific fact.
Join herbalist Laura Pardoe of Cotswold Herb Centre for a stroll along the canal from Fromebridge Mill to ‘meet’ some of the herbal helpers with the potential to boost your wellbeing.
In this gentle walk for women, Laura will share the lore and history of the herbs and plants that grow on the banks, as well as explaining all about their healing properties.
Full location details will be supplied upon booking.
There are two price points; please select whichever feels right for you.
This event is part of Cotswold Canals Connected Canal Reflections series, made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Paddle with Mum
FULLY BOOKED
As part of the Wild Summer series of family events with Cotswold Canals Connected, Discover Paddling is offering kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) session for children and adults.
This session on Sunday 16 August is for SUPs. Give it a try, together!
For more details and to book, visit Discover Paddling’s website.
Singing in Nature - A Women & Children's Session
Please note: This session is a women and children only event. Thank you for respecting the nature of this event.
Join award-winning song leader Eleanor Holliday to sing together in nature. We’ll meet and walk along the towpath to Rodborough Fields, where we will gather and learn some simple nature-based songs together. You’re invited to bring something to sit on as we will conclude our walk in a stubbly field!
Women and children are welcome; if you are bringing children, we’ll ask about this after you have booked. No dogs, please.
Booking is essential as numbers are limited; places are £7 or £1 per adult – please pay as you feel comfortable and any funds raised will go towards SVP’s charity work.
This is a Canal Reflections event from Cotswold Canals Connected and Stroud Valleys Project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Scything Workshop
Join us and find out about this ancient method of mowing using the lightweight and ergonomic Austrian scythe. We will provide you with guidance in setting it up, sharpening, safety, and efficient mowing action.
Scything can be very useful for orchard management, wildflower meadows or anywhere that has long grass or other herbage.
We will mow areas of a beautiful wildflower meadow site and rake up the cuttings to help in its management.
Scythes and sharpening stones provided.
Golden Hour Kayaking for Women
FULLY BOOKED
In this event for women, you can try your hand at kayaking along the Stroudwater Canal as the days draws to a close. Enjoy the beauty of the canal as dusk starts to fall.
Canal Reflections: Bat Walk
FULLY BOOKED
Did you know that there are at least 17 bat species in the UK?
Find out more about our incredible British bats with local expert Gemma Waters in this summertime Bat Walk for Women.
We’ll use shared bat detectors to track and identify the flying mammals and hopefully spot some in flight. Species that might put in an appearance are Common and Soprano Pipistrelle, Brown Long-Eared Bat, Daubenton's Bat, Lesser Horseshoe, Myotis Species, Noctule, and Serotine.
Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and suitable footwear and bring a torch.
This session is priced at £7 or £1, depending on your level of abundance; please feel free to choose the cost that works best for you.
This is a Canal Reflections event for women in partnership with Cotswold Canals Connected, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
A Calamity of Waters - Book Launch
Join Stroud Valleys Project and Chloe Turner for a special event celebrating the launch of Chloe’s new book, A Calamity of Waters. Held at the SVP Eco Shop, the evening will feature a conversation with Chloe, exploring the inspiration behind the book and its themes.
In a generous gesture of support for the charity, Chloe is donating all her author profits from the sale of A Calamity of Waters to Stroud Valleys Project.
A Calamity of Waters is loosely based on the events of the Severn flood of 1607, a cataclysmic event for the communities along the coasts of the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary.
JANUARY 1607. THE SEVERN VALLEY. THE GREATEST FLOOD IN LIVING MEMORY.
Habren has never quite forgiven herself. Her father only sings bawdy carols for farthings these days, none of the sweet songs he used to sing their mother, and perhaps it’s no wonder her sisters Syble and Margret have put many leagues between themselves and their old home. But then Syble summons her to Gloucester, and if Habren can keep on the right side of their pin merchant master, perhaps it’s the chance she needs to make up for the past.
Then the river rises. In a single January morning, the Severn floods the vale and upends every life in it. And somewhere down that swollen estuary is Ambrose, the man Habren loves.
With Syble and new friend Raynould beside her, Habren sets out for Bristol to find him, through a city the flood has torn apart. And as they search, secrets they have kept close to their hearts begin, one by one, to surface.
A Calamity of Waters will be available to purchase at this event. If you would like us to reserve a copy for you, please let us know when booking. Paperback copies are available for £12, and hardback copies for £18.
Join Stroud Valleys Project and Chloe Turner for a special event celebrating the launch of Chloe’s new book, A Calamity of Waters. Held at the SVP Eco Shop, the evening will feature a conversation with Chloe, exploring the inspiration behind the book and its themes.
Family Nature Walk
Join us for a family friendly nature walk along Frome Banks (beside the river) to Wallbridge and return along the canal to Capel’s Mill looking out for wildlife along the way. We’ll be using our walk leaflet and a wildlife spotting sheet to help us.
Please book a place for all people attending (including children). Suitable for children aged 5+. The walk is about a mile in length and unfortunately not suitable for pushchairs or buggies.
This event is part of Cotswold Canals Connected’s Wild Summer series of events, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Wild Summer: Paddle with Mum
As part of the Wild Summer series of family events with Cotswold Canals Connected, Dsicover Paddling is offering kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) session for children and adults.
This session on Sunday 30 August is for kayaking. Give it a try, together!
For more details and to book, visit Discover Paddleboarding’s website.
Wild Summer: Paddle with Mum
As part of the Wild Summer series of family events with Cotswold Canals Connected, Discover Paddling is offering kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) session for children (aged 13+) and adults.
This session on Saturday 5 September is for SUPs. Give it a try, together!
To book, visit Discover Paddling:
Wild Summer: Stand Up Paddleboarding for women
As part of the Wild Summer series of family events with Cotswold Canals Connected, Discover Paddling is offering kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) session for children (aged 13+) and adults.
This session on Saturday 5 September is for women to learn stand-up paddleboarding. Give it a try!
To book, visit Discover Paddling:
A Short History of Rodborough Common
Join Dr Sharon Gardham for a delve into the history of Rodborough Common. Using documentary evidence and the clues left on the land itself, we will cover more than a millennium of history, exploring how Rodborough has been shaped by its past inhabitants, both human and non-human.
This event is being run in collaboration with the National Trust.
Wild Weaving for Families
FULLY BOOKED
Join us to weave the wild, on the banks of our local canal.
Working with artist Emily Joy, you’ll use small hand looms to create beautiful layered woven pieces inspired by the colours and textures of the canals.
Create your own unique artwork using the wonderful flowers and foliage found around the banks of the canal, plus natural sheep’s wool, flax, natural dyed fibres, and thin strips of cyanotype paper onto which you can write words inspired by the canals.
Once off the looms and mounted onto driftwood or sticks provided, these pieces will be long lasting mementoes of the canals in summer.
Free, but booking is essential: please book one place for each adult and child in your group. This session is suitable for family with children aged six and above.
Supported by Cotswold Canals Connected and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
SUP for Women
FULLY BOOKED
Discover stand-up paddleboarding for the first time on the stunning Stroudwater Canal in Stonehouse. Paddle at golden hour for a relaxed evening on the water.
You will be instructed by a fully qualified instructor who will teach you all the basics to be paddling with confidence, as well as practising mindfulness and enjoying the beautiful wildlife and surroundings.
Visit the Discover Padding website to find out more and to book.
Botanical Casting Workshop for Women
FULLY BOOKED.
Join ceramic sculpture tutor and artist Emily Joy for an introduction to casting with clay and plaster. You'll create a beautiful and detailed mini plaster tile, showing all the glorious shapes and textures of our summer foliage and flowers. We will spend some time choosing flowers and foliage from the canal banks before casting them to create a unique artwork for you to take home or give as a gift.
This event will take place in an outdoor location in central Stroud; full details provided upon booking.
This event is priced to be accessible to everyone, with two pricing levels. The higher rate represents a donation to Stroud Valleys Project.
This is part of the Canal Reflections events for women in partnership with Cotswold Canals Connected, made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Minibeast Hunt: Second session
FULLY BOOKED
Please note: this event takes place on Friday 7 August not Saturday as previously advertised. Join Stroud Valleys Project and King’s Stanley Parish Council for a family minibeast hunt! Together we will scour the fields for the many intriguing tiny creatures who live all around us.
This event is suitable for primary aged children and their grown-ups! It is a FREE event, but places are strictly limited so booking is essential.
Each child must have their own ticket and all children/family groups must be accompanied by an adult. Adults do not need to book a ticket.
Minibeast Hunt: First session
FULLY BOOKED
Please note: this event takes place on Friday 7 August not Saturday as previously advertised. Join Stroud Valleys Project and King’s Stanley Parish Council for a family minibeast hunt! Together we will scour the fields for the many intriguing tiny creatures who live all around us.
This event is suitable for primary aged children and their grown-ups! It is a FREE event, but places are strictly limited so booking is essential.
Each child must have their own ticket and all children/family groups must be accompanied by an adult. Adults do not need to book a ticket.
Family Dragonfly Walk
FULLY BOOKED
Join us for a walk, not with actual dragons, but dragonflies. Prehistoric fossils show dragonflies were up to 61cm in size! Today, these flying predators are still impressive, in their acrobatic flying abilities, bright colours, and the way they change from pond predator as young into aerial killing machines (in some cases 😊)!
In our Walk with Dragonflies, we’ll stroll for a couple of kilometres along canal and river, to seek these flying insects, find out about their lifecycle, and learn the names of common local species using an ID chart, and binoculars.
We will be starting the walk in central Stroud. Full details will be given on booking.
This event is part of our Ripple Effect project funded by Stroud District Council’s Climate and Nature Fund.
Pond Dipping
FULLY BOOKED
Join Stroud Valleys Project to check out the wonderful underwater world of the pond.
Ponds are a vital wildlife habitat and are good for people too! Families will have a hands-on opportunity to get a closer look at the exciting variety of animals that live in our ponds.
Each child must have their own ticket and all children/family groups must be accompanied by an adult. Adults do not need to book a ticket.
This event is part of our Ripple Effect project funded by Stroud District Council’s Climate and Nature Fund.
Willow Workshop for Women
Join Stroud Valleys Project and expert willow weaver Sophie Buckley for this special event for women.
Sophie will be guiding you as you create a fish decoration from this flexible, sustainable natural material, learning a little about the history of willow and its importance in art and culture as we go.
The workshop will take place outside near Capel’s Mill in central Stroud (full location details are provided upon booking) and you are invited to bring picnic rugs or camping chairs to sit on.
This event is part of Cotswold Canals Connected’s Canal Reflections series of events, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Places are limited so booking is essential. Please select the payment level that best suits your circumstances.
Women’s Sunrise Canal Walk: Flowers & Wildlife Walk
Join us for a peaceful women-only early morning walk along the Stroud Canal, looking for wildlife. celebrating the flowers, wildlife and quiet beauty of this special urban nature corridor.
Led by Wild Stroud, an organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Stroud’s urban wildlife corridor, this guided walk explores the rich wildlife of the Stroud Canal. Who knows what we will see… but fingers crossed for a kingfisher and even an otter… However, at the end of this walk you will know where to look and Apps you can use to help you identify, insects, birds and flowers (Info on these apps will be supplied in joining instructions).
Our walk starts at St Cyr’s Church near Stonehouse. This gentle out and back walk lasts around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring waterproofs in case of rain, along with a drink. A torch is recommended for later in the evening, although we don’t expect to need it.
Book your place on Wild Stroud’s Sunrise Walk here.
This is a Canal Reflections event from Cotswold Canals Connected and Stroud Valleys Project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Canal Reflections: Singing in Nature (session 2)
Join award-winning song leader Eleanor Holliday to sing together in nature. We’ll meet and walk along the towpath to Rodborough Fields, where we will gather and learn some simple nature-based songs together. You’re invited to bring something to sit on as we will conclude our walk in a stubbly field!
Women and children are welcome; if you are bringing children, we’ll ask about this after you have booked. No dogs, please.
Booking is essential as numbers are limited; places are £7 or £1 per adult – please pay as you feel comfortable and any funds raised will go towards SVP’s charity work.
This is a Canal Reflections event from Cotswold Canals Connected and Stroud Valleys Project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Dash and Bash
New date!
Women of Stroud District – join us for a unique evening on the towpath! Whether you’re an experienced runner or someone of good to average fitness who’d like to give it a try, come and take part in a twilight run with a difference – you’ll be helping us tackle invasive plants that choke our native species.
Together we’ll jog along the canal towpath near Ebley before tackling Himalayan Balsam close to the canal.
Our event leaders are keen runner Gill Thomas and SVP project officer and Balsam Basher extraordinaire Ruth Powell.
We’ll release full location details upon booking. This event is free, but booking is essential. There is an option to pay £7, the standard SVP event price, if you’d like to make a donation to SVP’s charity work.
Please note, you will need to wear (or bring with you) long sleeves and long trousers; these can be stored safely while you dash!
This is a Canal Reflections event for women in partnership with Cotswold Canals Connected, made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Willow Workshop for Families
FULLY BOOKED
Join Stroud Valleys Project and expert willow weaver Sophie Buckley for this special event for families with children aged eight and above.
Sophie will be guiding you as you create a fish decoration from this flexible natural material. Working together, you will make an artwork that you can take home and display with pride!
The workshop will take place outside near Capel’s Mill in central Stroud (full location details are provided upon booking) and you are invited to bring picnic rugs or camping chairs to sit on.
This event is part of Cotswold Canals Connected’s Wild Summer series of events, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Places are limited so booking is essential. Cost is for one family; we will email you upon booking to ask how many children you are bringing.
Wild Summer: Dragonfly Walk
BOOKINGS NOW CLOSED. Come with us for a walk with dragon…. flies!
Guided by local entomology (insect) expert Graeme Davis, find out about the lifecycle of the dragonfly, and search for them in the canal and river and a beautiful wildlife pond in the centre of Stroud, using ID charts and binoculars.
You’ll learn to identify common species and find out about their behaviour… which is sometimes surprisingly fierce! Depending on the weather and the time available, we may also look for nymphs (young dragonflies) in a pond.
For adults and families with children over 10 with a keen interest in nature. No prior knowledge is required.
This is a free event but booking is essential. Each booking covers a family; please let us know how many children you are bringing with you after booking.
Supported by Cotswold Canals Connected and made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Women's Sunset Canal Walk: Flowers & Wildlife
Join us for a peaceful women-only evening walk along the Stroud Canal, celebrating the flowers, wildlife and quiet beauty of this special urban nature corridor.
Led by Wild Stroud, an organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Stroud’s urban wildlife spaces, this guided walk explores the rich wildlife of the Stroud Canal. From wildflowers lining the towpath to birds, insects and other canal wildlife, you’ll gain a fresh appreciation of the nature on your doorstep.
Our walk starts at St Cyr’s Church near Stonehouse (with the option of a drink at Stonehouse Court Hotel afterwards). This gentle circular walk lasts around 1 hour and 15 minutes. We’ll head out towards Eastington across the fields before returning along the canal, hoping for a lovely sunset.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring waterproofs in case of rain, along with a drink. A torch is recommended for later in the evening, although we don’t expect to need it.
No dogs.
Book your place on Wild Stroud’s Sunset Canal Walk here.
This walk is sponsored by Cotswold Canals Connected, in collaboration with Gloucestershire Love Her Wild and Wild Stroud.
Wild Stroud Sunset Canal Walk
Join us for a peaceful women-only evening walk along the Stroudwater Canal, celebrating the flowers, wildlife and quiet beauty of this special urban nature corridor.
Led by Wild Stroud, an organisation dedicated to protecting and enhancing Stroud’s urban wildlife corridors, this guided walk explores the rich wildlife of the Stroudwater Canal. From wildflowers lining the towpath to birds, insects and other canal wildlife, you’ll gain a fresh appreciation of the nature on your doorstep.
At the end of this walk, you’ll know where to look and which apps you can use to help you identify, insects, birds and flowers.
This first walk starts at Stroud Brewery (and finishes there too, if you have time to stay afterwards). This gentle circular walk lasts around 1 hour and 15 minutes. We’ll follow the canal before climbing to easy paths running parallel to the water, then loop back down to the towpath.
Please wear sturdy shoes and bring waterproofs in case of rain, along with a drink. A torch is recommended for later in the evening, although we don’t expect to need it.
Book your place on Wild Stroud’s Sunset Canal Walk here.
This is a Canal Reflections event from Cotswold Canals Connected and Stroud Valleys Project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Herb Walk for Women
FULLY BOOKED.
Wise women once drew upon their understanding of the natural world; today we know that much of their learning was rooted in scientific fact.
Join herbalist Laura Pardoe of Cotswold Herb Centre for a stroll along the canal near Ebley to ‘meet’ some of the herbal helpers with the potential to boost your wellbeing.
In this gentle walk for women, Laura will share the lore and history of the herbs and plants that grow on the banks, as well as explaining all about their healing properties.
As this is a linear walk, we will return to our starting point at the end of the walk, although you are welcome to make your own way home afterwards.
Full location details will be supplied upon booking.
This event is part of Cotswold Canals Connected Canal Reflections series, made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Canal Reflections: Singing in Nature
Bookings for this event are now closed.
Join award-winning song leader Eleanor Holliday to sing together in nature, with other women. We’ll meet and walk along the towpath to Rodborough Fields, where we will gather and learn some simple nature based songs together.
If you have limited mobility and would like to attend, please email Kerri at kerri@stroudvalleysproject.org so we can have a chat about your needs.
Women and children are welcome; if you are bringing children, we’ll ask about this after you’ve booked. No dogs, please.
Booking is essential as numbers are limited; places are £7 or £1 per adult – please pay as you feel comfortable and any funds raised will go towards SVP’s charity work.
This is a Canal Reflections event from Cotswold Canals Connected and Stroud Valleys Project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Wild Summer: Bumblebee Buzz!
Bookings have now closed.
Bees... they could save our planet. Bumblebees are a key part of the way our world works, for people and for nature, and in this fun Bumblebee Safari, Ron from the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust will share the buzz about bees!
You’ll find out about the lifestyle of bees, why they are so important to our whole ecosystem, and learn to distinguish between the different types.
Join us at Capel’s Mill in the centre of Stroud and come on a canalside bee hunt* with us!
*No bees will be harmed during this safari.
This event is supported by Cotswold Canals Connected and made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
It’s £1 per family; if cost is a barrier, please drop an email to kerri@stroudvalleysproject.org.
Swift Walk
Bookings have now closed.
Celebrate Swift Awareness week in style; join us for an atmospheric sunset stroll!
Every year, Swifts make a remarkable 5,000km journey to the UK from central Africa to breed.
They live their lives almost exclusively on the wing and this is your chance to join Stroud Valleys Project and Stroud Swift Group member Gemma Waters, who will take you on a guided walk around Stone Manor, spotting Swifts in flight and identifying their nesting sites.
Minibeasties: Minibeasts
Join Stroud Valleys Project for a look into the wonderful world of minibeasts. Join us for a bug hunt, craft activity and finish up with a story.
Open to children between the ages of 2 and 4 years, who must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a monthly group, so keep your eyes open for next month’s theme!
£3 per family group/household (up to 2 adults and 2 children). If cost is barrier for you, please get in touch.
The Emperor and the Nightingale
This event is now fully booked.
An interactive storytelling experience of Hans Christian Andersen’s tale, The Emperor and the Nightingale. Enjoy a classic fairy tale told in a new way, through interactive storytelling, as author, performer and artist Steven Skinley shares the magical narrative while dancer Marie-Louise Flexen portrays the Nightingale, inviting children to join in if they wish.
After the performance, children can take part in a crafting activity, designing and making their own magical bird mask to take home.
This project is funded by Arts Council England and Gloucestershire County Council and supported by Swindon Dance.
Most suitable for ages 5 to 10 years old (children must be accompanied by a parent/carer).
The performance will take place at the Museum in the Park, Stratford Park, Stroud. Booking is recommended as places are limited: £3 per family group, or free if cost is a barrier.
Summer Solstice Skylarks
This event is now full.
Join Stroud Valleys Project and Dr Sharon Gardham for a guided Skylark walk on the eve of Summer Solstice.
Famed for their beautiful song in flight, these unassuming little birds have captured the imagination of poets, writers and composers for centuries. Find out more about how their flight and song have inspired creativity, and share time experiencing and reflecting on their impact on our cultural lives, in the past and now.
Meet at the car park on Selsley Common(full directions supplied on booking) This event is not suitable for dogs.
Dry Stone Walling Taster Weekend
DATE CHANGE! Due to a forecast of wet weather, we have changed the date for this event. It will now take place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June.
Dry stone waller Kirsty Donnelly will teach participants how to create a dry stone wall that will endure for decades. You’ll learn how to stand and move to stay safe; how to select pieces of stone; and how to place them for optimum strength and sustainability.
You’ll finish the weekend with an understanding of the basics of dry stone walling and the confidence to undertake a small project of your own, if you wish.
Kirsty will be assisted by James Randolph Rogers (jamesrandolphrogers.co.uk).
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Please note: this event will take place on uneven ground, and you will need to be able to lift and turn with ease.
If you’d like to buy this workshop as a gift for someone, please email kerri@stroudvalleysproject.org and we can arrange a gift card.
Seedling Swap
Do you have any spare or unwanted seedlings? Give them a good home through Stroud Valleys Project’s seedling swap/sale. Bring along any seedlings that you have spare and exchange them for others. Both vegetable and flower varieties are welcome.
Even if you don’t have any seedlings to swap, you can still take some for a donation. It’s a great way to meet other gardeners and to share advice and knowledge.
Outside Stroud Valleys Project Eco Shop, 8 Threadneedle Street, Stroud GL5 1AF
Minibeasties: Pollinators
Join Stroud Valleys Project for a look into the wonderful world of pollinators. Join us for a walk around the sensory garden looking for pollinators. Make your own flowery butterfly and finish up with a story.
Open to children between the ages of 2 and 4 years, who must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a monthly group, so keep your eyes open for next month’s theme!
£3 per family group/household (up to 2 adults and 2 children). If cost is barrier for you, please get in touch.
Eco Clothes Swap
Stroud’s legendary Eco Clothes Swap returns… and this time it’s in a different location, with no wind or rain, and a little bit more room. It’s also on a Sunday, so we’re hoping more people can come along and take part.
Bring clean, undamaged clothes to SVP eco shop between Tuesday 25 May and Saturday 30 May. The eco shop is open from 10am until 4.30pm on weekdays and 9.30am until 3pm on Saturdays.
You’ll get a token for new-to-you clothes to use on the day, for FREE. Bring this to the Trinity Rooms on Sunday 31 May. The Repair Cafe will be on, and Emergence Restock are also running a session when you can repair clothes yourself, so you can also bring along those much-loved items that need a fix! Please note, Repair Cafe slots should be booked in advance here, and you can also bring electrical and mechanical items for repair.
Prefer to donate, not swap? Simply drop them at the eco shop between the dates mentioned above.
Nothing to swap? No problem... just come along on Sunday 31 May and pick up some threads, for a donation to our people-powered work for nature across Stroud district.
Fundraising Quiz
Booking for this event is now closed. Last time we checked, tables were still available… but we can’t promise!
Head along the Bath Road and join the Fresh Standard Brewery crew at their Tap Room off the Bath Road for an evening of friendly, quizzical rivalry, fuelled by delicious local beer.
It’s £3 a head (pay on the night) and there will also be a raffle. Please bring cash! We’re hoping to raise as much money as we can to ensure SVP can continue to support people, empower communities, and protect green spaces for nature.
Booking is recommended. You can book as a solo quizzer and we will try to place you in a team; or you can book a table for a team. If you’re part of a team, please make sure only one of you books a table.
Visit the Fresh Standard website for directions to their Tap Room.
See you there!
Wild Flower and Nature Walk
Learn about the secret life of the old canal at Daneway and a very special woodland, with insider knowledge from local botanist Jude Smith. Jude has worked with the RSPB, WWT and Natural England, and on a host of other nature conservation projects.
Discover the wildlife that makes its home here, including birds and plants, and find out how the woodlands and wetlands around the canal together make for incredible biodiversity. We’ll hope to see (or hear!) species including Lily of the Valley, Yellow Archangel, Southern Wood Ant, Nuthatch and Pearl-bordered Fritillary.
We will do a short loop along the Thames & Severn Canal – note there are a couple of steep paths
No dogs please.
This event is presented in collaboration with Cotswold Canals Connected.
Early Morning Birdsong Walk
Start your day with a tweet treat: learn more about the birdsong that fills the morning air.
Join Stroud Valleys Project and birding expert Tom Griffin of the National Trust for an early morning walk on Rodborough Common, identifying the birds we hear and see along the way. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful valley as the morning light spreads and the birds start their day.
Minibeasties: Seeds and flowers FULLY BOOKED
This event is now fully booked. Join Stroud Valleys Project for a look into the wonderful world of seeds and flowers. Join us for a walk around the sensory garden looking for flowers and have a go at planting some seeds, finishing up with a story.
Open to children between the ages of 2 and 4 years, who must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a monthly group, so keep your eyes open for next month’s theme!
£3 per family group/household (up to 2 adults and 2 children). If cost is a barrier for you, please get in touch.
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