Upcoming events, sales and talks at Brimscombe Mill
Each week at the Mill, all of our businesses here have lots of things happening here for all, from family activities to live music. Check out all the events happening here at Brimscombe Mill each month.
Always on at Brimscombe Mill
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Kids Stuff Supported Drop In
Every Wednesday in term time Kids Stuff host a supported drop in 10-12am.
An ideal opportunity to socialise, make connections and build community, as your little one plays.
Every week we offer a themed craft run by the Kids Stuff Playleader -Tineke. Susan from Clean Slate also offers budget support. With bottomless tea and coffee and snacks and drinks for the children this is open to all.
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Sayeed the Tailor
Sayeed the Tailor from Heray Alterations joins us three days a week at the Mill. Drop in to him all your sewing and tailoring needs. He combines traditional Afghan tailoring techniques with modern precision.
He joins us on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Tuesday - 10:30-16:00 Wednesday - 15:00-17:00 Thursday - 14:00-17:00
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Brimscombe Mill Run Club
Every Thursday evening at 17:30 join the runners from Brimscombe Mill Run Club for an inclusive local run.
They are a small group of friendly runners who have used their collective knowledge to create wonderful routes spanning the local area, share running tips, join races together and most of all have fun whilst doing it.
No need to book in, just turn up at 17:30.
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Family Evening
Every Thursday evening from 5-7pm The Long Table serve family friendly food and Kids Stuff are open until 6.30pm. We welcome you for an affordable evening out with the family, come and play with the lego, enjoy a family board game or a game of table tennis.
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Kids Stuff Saturday Crafts
Every Saturday Kids Stuff set up a drop in craft table.
From suncatchers to clay turtles, make your own magic wands to cardboard donuts, we have a craft to suit all ages, we also invite grown ups to be creative too!
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Games & Activities
We have a play area for children under 5 to play in, full size table tennis table, pool table and gaming machine open at all times.
As always these games are completely free to use.
Events on at The Mill
Summer Holidays at Brimscombe Mill
Join us for the summer holidays at Brimscombe Mill.
We have planned a number of exciting events for you and your families. From circus skills to cooking and from craft sessions to quiz nights. Click the link below to find our whole schedule.
NHS Community Health Check
Join the NHS Community Outreach Team for a free health check. They will offer their free confidential health checks, including blood pressure monitoring and advice on managing common health concerns.
No appointment necessary.
Yellow Lighted Bookshop Talk- Anthea Lawson
Join Yellow Lighted Bookshop for a talk with Anthea Lawson author of ‘How Not To Save The World’ and formerly a journalist at The Times. She has been an activist for more than three decades, and has worked for organisations such as Amnesty International and Global Witness.
Live Music at Long Table- Roi Geyari + Tristan Watson
Join Long Table on 31st July for a Friday night dinner with live music! Jazz guitarists Tristan Watson and Roi Geyari join together for a set of classic swing, bebop and bossa nova!
Dinner will be served 6-8pm, pay-as-you-can, as always and full of deliciousness.
No bookings, no fuss! Come down and join us.
Wear Next Gear Amnesty and Pop Up Shop
Join Wear Next for an outdoor gear amnesty and pop up shop. Wear Next is testing a simple idea in Stroud to keep quality outdoor clothing and equipment in use rather than sitting unused in people’s homes. Through a series of pop ups, we are creating a space to shop second hand, donate items you no longer need, and keep good gear in circulation
Teen Open Mic Night
Calling all young performers!
This is your chance to take the stage and showcase your talent in a fun, friendly and supportive environment. Whether you sing, rap, tell jokes, perform poetry, play music (or have another talent to share) we’d love to see you perform!
It’s free to take part and slots are available on a first come, first served basis.
To sign up or simply find out more, please email us at: events@thelongtableonline.com
Live Music at Long Table- Southside Rising
Join Long Table on the 14th August for a delicious Friday night dinner with live music from Southside Rising.
Southside Rising are a versatile five-piece covers band from Stroud, performing feel-good favourites to get you dancing!
All Fruits Ripe: Reggae, roots & Dub Day Party
Join us for a Reggae, Roots & Dub Day Party at the Mill on Saturday 8th August!
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of grooves with vinyl sets from incredible local acts - as well as live saxophone. Grab a drink, sit by the river and soak in the atmosphere.
Free entry. All welcome.
Artwork: @arcane_bristol
Climbing Commons Summer Party
Climbing Commons are having a summer party. They are putting on a free drop in climbing session to try bouldering, see the space and find out what Climbing Commons is all about.
No booking required.
Live Music at Long Table- Willow!
Join Long Table on the 14th August for a delicious Friday night dinner with live music from Willow!
Live Music at Long Table- Moonlighting
Join Long Table on Friday 21st August for a delicious Friday night dinner with live swing music from Moonlighting!
Moonlighting perform classic swing tunes with a bit of western swing and the occasional Latin number thrown in, all served with harmony vocals and a smile! They will be playing alongside a delicious pay-as-you-can dinner (6-8pm) and before our film screening of Dirty Dancing at 8.15pm!
No bookings, no fuss. All welcome.
See you on the dance floor!
Brimscombe Mill Tour
Invitation to reimagine the local economy.
Are you interested in what it takes to build a community hub that brings people, purpose and enterprise together?
Join Will Mansell, co- founder of The Grace Network for a tour of Brimscombe Mill, you'll hear more about the model we are building across The Grace Network, a kind of modern-day monastery for today’s communities: a place of work, welcome, shared resources, practical support and social change.
Music from Caraway
On Friday 4th September we’re very excited to experience the folk-jazz-electronica of Bristol based collective Caraway!
Wear Next Gear Amnesty and Pop Up Shop
Join Wear Next for an outdoor gear amnesty and pop up shop. Wear Next is testing a simple idea in Stroud to keep quality outdoor clothing and equipment in use rather than sitting unused in people’s homes. Through a series of pop ups, we are creating a space to shop second hand, donate items you no longer need, and keep good gear in circulation
Sanctum: The London Ambient Orchestra
We’re delighted to welcome The London Ambient Orchestra to The Mill on the 11th September!
The LAO are an improvisational orchestra challenging the conventions of classical music. A community of improvisers and artists reflective of London’s rich cultural diversity, the music of the LAO is a meditative and exploratory space for stillness, beauty and equanimity.
Mini Makers Market
The next mini makers market is back.
We are back shining a light on our young creators - showcasing artists, makers, and crafters aged 16 and under.
The Long Table will be open as usual for delicious coffee, cake and a tasty pay-as-you-can lunch.
To book a table please contact nancy@thelongtableonline.com
Lets champion our fledgling entrepreneurs!
Join us 11:00–13:00 in The Sanctuary at Brimscombe Mill.
Wear Next Gear Amnesty and Pop Up Shop
Join Wear Next for an outdoor gear amnesty and pop up shop. Wear Next is testing a simple idea in Stroud to keep quality outdoor clothing and equipment in use rather than sitting unused in people’s homes. Through a series of pop ups, we are creating a space to shop second hand, donate items you no longer need, and keep good gear in circulation
Music from Seamus Fogarty
We’re thrilled to welcome London based, alt-folk alchemist Seamus Fogarty to The Long Table on Thursday 22nd October!
Wear Next Gear Amnesty and Pop Up Shop
Join Wear Next for an outdoor gear amnesty and pop up shop. Wear Next is testing a simple idea in Stroud to keep quality outdoor clothing and equipment in use rather than sitting unused in people’s homes. Through a series of pop ups, we are creating a space to shop second hand, donate items you no longer need, and keep good gear in circulation
Mini Makers Market
The next mini makers market is back.
We are back shining a light on our young creators - showcasing artists, makers, and crafters aged 16 and under.
The Long Table will be open as usual for delicious coffee, cake and a tasty pay-as-you-can lunch.
To book a table please contact nancy@thelongtableonline.com
Lets champion our fledgling entrepreneurs!
Join us 11:00–13:00 in The Sanctuary at Brimscombe Mill.
Wear Next Gear Amnesty and Pop Up Shop
Join Wear Next for an outdoor gear amnesty and pop up shop. Wear Next is testing a simple idea in Stroud to keep quality outdoor clothing and equipment in use rather than sitting unused in people’s homes. Through a series of pop ups, we are creating a space to shop second hand, donate items you no longer need, and keep good gear in circulation
Live Music at Long Table- Feast Of Fools
Join Long Table on 24th July for a scrummy Friday night dinner with brilliant live music from Feast of Fools!
Feast of Fools are an a cappella folk quartet with a range of traditional and modern folk songs that weave a rich tapestry of social perspectives and emotions. They hail from Wiltshire, Bristol, and Stroud.
Live Music at Long Table- Roots and Shoots Choir
Join Long Table on Thursday 23rd July for a Thursday night family dinner 5-7pm, with live music from multigenerational choir, Roots and Shoots!
Roots and Shoots are a joyful, inclusive singing community where voices of all ages come together! Formed of members from across the generations, they perform a rich mix of celebratory songs, soulful laments, catchy ditties, uplifting sea shanties, and music inspired by the beauty of the natural world, sung in simple 2- and 3-part harmonies.
No bookings, no faff. Just turn up and enjoy!
Mesadorm and Mara Simpson
After four years of quiet recalibration, the critically acclaimed alt-rock quintet Mesadorm have returned with the announcement that their much-anticipated third album, Comfort and Lies is set for release in June 2026.
To mark this occasion, the band will be performing across the UK this summer and we’re delighted to welcome them to The Long Table Sanctuary on Friday 17th July!
Live Music at Long Table- Mansfield Smith
Join us at The Mill on Friday 17th July, 6-8pm for dinner from Long Table and live music from the wonderful Mansfield-Smith!
Mansfield Smith are an acoustic and electric roots music duo playing covers and original songs. They are comprised of Guy, playing acoustic and electric guitars, singing covers and his self penned songs, with Cathy playing both double bass and electric bass.
Our amazing chefs will be serving up a delicious pay-as-you-can dinner, 6-8pm, made with love and packed with seasonal flavours.
No booking required. Just turn up and enjoy!
Wear Next Gear Amnesty and Pop Up Shop
Join Wear Next for an outdoor gear amnesty and pop up shop. Wear Next is testing a simple idea in Stroud to keep quality outdoor clothing and equipment in use rather than sitting unused in people’s homes. Through a series of pop ups, we are creating a space to shop second hand, donate items you no longer need, and keep good gear in circulation
Sanctum | The Sleeves + arcai
Join Long Table on Friday 10th July for a night of sonic explorations!
Some Voices Choir
We’re excited to welcome the incredible Some Voices Choir to The Mill on Friday 10th July!
Some Voices is a contemporary non-audition choir who sing banging pop songs. From Raye to Chappell Roan, Back Street Boys to Madonna, expect five part harmonies, mash ups, dancing and joy, in equal measure.
Brimscombe Mill Pre Loved Clothes Sale
Our popular pre loved adults clothes sale is back.
Raising money for Brimscombe Mill and Just Sust Festival 2027.
Kids Stuff Messy Play
Kids Stuff Messy Play is held in the Sanctuary 10.30am - 11.30am every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month!
Plenty of space to explore stuff that is gloopy, squishy, wet and gooey!
Don’t forget to bring a change of clothes (or pick out some spares in our Circular Economy shop!)
Still Point : Festival of Ambient Music
Still Point : Festival of Ambient Music
Still Point is a day-long festival celebrating experimental and immersive sound. The programme features ambient music performances, talks, films, field recording sessions, DJ sets, Q&As and more, with a host of exciting ambient artists and industry professionals. Come and soak up the atmosphere, talk to artists and ambient music labels and eat some fantastic food made with love from The Long Table kitchen.
Live Music at Long Table- Steve Ferbrache
Join us and our resident musician Steve Ferbrache for a delicious Friday night dinner.
Live Music at Long Table- Natalie Holmes
Join us on Friday 26th June for a delicious pay-as-you-can dinner with live music from local singer-songwriter Natalie Holmes!
Sanctuary Talk: The History of Brimscombe Mill
From The Doomsday Book to Dick Whittington and from the Lawnmower to the War Effort.
Come and listen to local historian Sharon Mansell as she tells us about the history of Brimscombe Mill and how it contributed to the rich history of the Stroud Valleys
Reusable Nappy Sale at Kids Stuff
Gloucestershire Real Nappy Project Reusable nappy sale at Kids Stuff.
Mini Makers Market
The next mini makers market is back.
We are back shining a light on our young creators - showcasing artists, makers, and crafters aged 16 and under.
The Long Table will be open as usual for delicious coffee, cake and a tasty pay-as-you-can lunch.
To book a table please contact nancy@thelongtableonline.com
Lets champion our fledgling entrepreneurs!
Join us 11:00–13:00 in The Sanctuary at Brimscombe Mill.
Miserden Morris at Long Table dinner
Enjoy lively Morris dancing in the courtyard from Miserden Morris on the summer solstice weekend!
Dinner will be served by Long Table 6-8pm, pay as you can and full of goodness.
No need to book. All welcome!
Long Table Midsummer Feast
On Friday 19th June, Long Table warmly invite you to their Midsummer Feast for a celebration of food, music and song.
Sanctum | Tummyache + Philippe Nash + Takeda
A near-solstice triple bill on Thursday 18th June. With a shared DIY ethos and making ‘from the fringe, for the fringe’ these three acts will deliver an historic night of collective power in The Sanctuary.
Kids Stuff Messy Play
Kids Stuff Messy Play is held in the Sanctuary 10.30am - 11.30am every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month!
Plenty of space to explore stuff that is gloopy, squishy, wet and gooey!
Don’t forget to bring a change of clothes (or pick out some spares in our Circular Economy shop!)
Back to Back Challenge
The Back to Back wool challenge is back for it’s second year here at the mill. Come and watch a sheep be live sheared and then the team will spin the fleece into yarn to be knitted into a jumper live. All this trying to be the fastest in the world.
Chalford Community Choir and Orchestra
Join us for on Friday 12th June for an evening of good food and incredible live music from an inclusive community choir and orchestra based in Chalford!
Brimscombe Mill Tour
Invitation to reimagine the local economy.
Are you interested in what it takes to build a community hub that brings people, purpose and enterprise together?
Join Will Mansell, co- founder of The Grace Network for a tour of Brimscombe Mill, you'll hear more about the model we are building across The Grace Network, a kind of modern-day monastery for today’s communities: a place of work, welcome, shared resources, practical support and social change.
Yellow Lighted Bookshop Sanctuary Talk: Natalie Haynes – No Friend To This House
Join local bookshop Yellow Lighted Bookshop as they welcome Natalie Haynes to the Sanctuary. Based on the classic tragedy by Euripides, this is Medea as you’ve never seen her before. A pre-publication gig by Natalie Haynes to celebrate the paperback publication of her most recent book.
Live Music at Long Table- Steve Ferbrache
Join us and our resident musician Steve Ferbrache for a delicious Friday night dinner.
Sanctum | FFFinos + JOW
Join Long Table in the Sanctuary on Thursday 4th June for an evening of explorative sounds.
Kids Stuff Messy Play
Kids Stuff Messy Play is held in the Sanctuary 10.30am - 11.30am every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month!
Plenty of space to explore stuff that is gloopy, squishy, wet and gooey!
Don’t forget to bring a change of clothes (or pick out some spares in our Circular Economy shop!)
Yellow Lighted Bookshop Sanctuary Talk: Robin Ince – Let the Quiet Ones Rise
Join local bookshop Yellow Lighted Bookshop as they welcome one of their most regular and well loved authors, Robin Ince, for the paperback release of Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal. Plus, Let The Quiet Ones Rise, a new poetry collection.
May Half Term at Brimscombe Mill
Come join us at Brimscombe Mill this May Half Term. We have loads planned from daily crafts to repitile handling. Click to find out more.
Live Music at Long Table- Steve Ferbrache
Join us and our resident musician Steve Ferbrache for a delicious Friday night dinner.