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 10 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
Christmas Post Box
Post a letter to Santa and if your child includes their address they will get a reply.
We will have a special post box all week for your children to write their letters to Santa.
Santa’s Grotto
Santa is coming to Brimscombe Mill- come down and meet him. All kids will get a present from Santa.
Pay as you can and no need to book, just turn up. Do be aware there might be a queue to meet him.
Kids Stuff Adopt A Bear
Kids Stuff are hosting an adopt a bear drop in session ready to take home for Christmas. Come down and pick your soft toy, find out it’s name and fill out your adoption certificate.
Kids Stuff Holiday Craft Table: Christmas Crackers
Join Kids Stuff for some festive edition holiday craft tables.
On Monday 21st December come down and make Christmas Crackers ready to use on Christmas day.
No need to book, just turn up.
Crafternoon: Needle Felt Christmas Tree Decorations
Join Elizabeth to needle felt a christmas tree decoration ready to add to the tree for the festive period or give as a gift.
Ages 8+
All equipment will be provided.
Crafternoon: Adult & Teen Christmas Table Foliage Centrepiece Workshop
Get into the Christmas spirit with your teen and make a foliage centre piece for your Christmas table in our adult and teen workshop.
Join Emily Forgione of Fiorella Florals for an afternoon of festive creativity in our Sanctuary Space. You’ll learn the basics of foliage design and craft your own beautiful, sustainable Christmas table centre piece using fresh foliage and natural materials- all provided.
This is an adult and teen workshop and so come down with your teen for an afternoon of festive fun and creativity.
For ages 11+
All equipment will be provided.
Kids Stuff Holiday Craft Table: Christmas Popcorn
Join Kids Stuff for some festive edition holiday craft tables.
On Tuesday 22nd December come down and make Christmas Popcorn.
No need to book, just turn up.
Long Table Kids Kitchen: hot chocolate mugs
Join in the festive fun with Kids Kitchen as we make delicious hot chocolate mugs! All ready for you to give as gifts in 3 days time.
This will be a bookable session in the Sanctuary with limited numbers.
Tickets will be available soon.
Long Table Kids Kitchen: Chocolate truffles
Join in the festive fun with Kids Kitchen as we make delicious chocolate truffles!
Each person will go home with a beautiful box of truffles to enjoy (or give as a gift in 3 days time!)
This is a bookable event with limited numbers in the Sanctuary.
Tickets will be available soon.
Kids Stuff Holiday Craft Table: Christmas Tree Decorations
Join Kids Stuff for some festive edition holiday craft tables.
On Wednesday 23rd December come down and make Christmas Tree Decorations.
No need to book, just turn up.
October Half Term at Brimscombe Mill
Join us for October Half Term at Brimscombe Mill. From cooking to reptiles to fancy dress- there is something for everyone. Click here to find out all the information.
Brimscombe Mill Kids Book Festival
Join us for the first ever Kids Book festival here at Brimscombe Mill, featuring local and national children’s authors, we’ll have talks, interactive shows, craft workshops and more family fun.
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 the Kids Stuff shop)
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.
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!)
Reusable Nappy Sale at Kids Stuff
Gloucestershire Real Nappy Project Reusable nappy sale at Kids Stuff.
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!)
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!)
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.
Lets Create in the Sanctuary
Lets create- family friendly fun in the sanctuary space. Turn up, pay as you can, grab a coffee, get messy.
Reusable Nappy Sale at Kids Stuff
Gloucestershire Real Nappy Project Reusable nappy sale.
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!)
Lets Create in the Sanctuary
Lets create- family friendly fun in the sanctuary space. Turn up, pay as you can, grab a coffee, get messy.
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!)
Lets Create in the Sanctuary
Lets create- family friendly fun in the sanctuary space. Turn up, pay as you can, grab a coffee, get messy.
World Book Day At Brimscombe Mill
Join us at Brimscombe Mill to celebrate World Book Day.
All day Kids Stuff will be giving a free book to every child.
16:00-18:00- Join illustrator Martha Lightfoot for a drop in craft session to make your own pop up book character.
17:45-18:45- Come along to hear award-winning author/illustrator Tom Percival read his brand new picture book, The Wonder, a story all about finding the joy and magic in everyday moments. There will be reading, drawing and almost certainly a bit of music too. So bring your creativity and have fun! This event will be in our Sanctuary Space. Click to book.
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!)
Just Sust- sustainable fashion festival
A brand new celebration of circular clothing, creative community and sustainable living for Stroud!
We’re delighted to share that Brimscombe Mill will host the very first Just SUST Festival — a new, joyful day of workshops, making, mending, inspiration and community creativity centred on the possibilities of circular clothing.
Created for all ages, Just SUST aligns closely with the Mill’s values: local craft, environmental responsibility, community connection, and the belief that meaningful change can also be joyful. It is supporting the work of Sustainable Fashion Week.
School holiday fun at the mill
Half Term at the mill for school holidays is the place to be with the family and friends.
Lets Create in the Sanctuary Space
Lets create- family friendly fun in the sanctuary space. Turn up, pay as you can, grab a coffee, get messy.
Kids Stuff Pop Out Sale Thursday
Kids Stuff Pop Out Sale happens every 3rd Thursday of the month (subject to change in the school holidays). We double the size of our shop by bringing out all our sorted stock into the cloister area.
Lets Create in the Sanctuary Space
Lets create- family friendly fun in the sanctuary space. Turn up, pay as you can, grab a coffee, get messy.
Lets Create in the Sanctuary Space
Lets create- family friendly fun in the sanctuary space. Turn up, pay as you can, grab a coffee, get messy.
Winter Songs Feast at Long Table
We warmly invite you to the table for a magical evening of delicious Long Table food and incredible live music! Tuck in to a special feasting menu full of mouthwatering seasonal flavours accompanied by a lively jazz trio.
Winter Jazz Feast at Long Table
We warmly invite you to the table for a magical evening of delicious Long Table food and incredible live music! Tuck in to a special feasting menu full of mouthwatering seasonal flavours accompanied by a lively jazz trio.
Christmas Ceilidh
On Friday 5th December, join us for a festive Ceilidh!
Dobunni Ceilidh Band perform traditional folk dancing music from around the British Isles and beyond, with a caller to provide simple instructions so everyone can take part.
There will be a mixture of circle dances, partner dances and set dances, all easily learnt so no prior experience is necessary! Come with a group of friends, a partner, or on your own and the caller will organise the groups and help you learn the steps. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended
Live Music - Sanctum with Gwenifer Raymond+Jacob Lovatt and Christopher Haddow
Welsh instrumentalist Gwenifer Raymond, is set to announce her third studio album, to be released September 5th on Canadian label We Are Busy Bodies. Last Night I Heard the Dog Star Bark is a hybrid of the ancient and the futuristic, where the arcane etchings of occult folk horror fuse with the unfathomable equations of the cosmos.
As celestial drones and mutant folk meet a frenetic blues that bends and twists like space-time, on her new album Raymond finds herself evoking the work of pioneering rocket scientists, the words of fictional hobo prophets and the concepts of mathematical infinity.
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Jacob Lovatt and Christopher Haddow perform selected repertoire from the 17 year back catalogue of their seminal Glasgow cult band, Jacob Yates and The Pearlygate Lockpickers
A special brew of horror and loss ... Singer and songwriter Jacob Lovatt tells stories of Saville haunted care home corridors, abandoned cars, faith healers and shape shifters. Accompanied on various guitars by Christopher Haddow, whose minimal slide and fingerstyle playing adds light and shade to Lovatts dark, narrative prose
18:00-20:00 Kitchen open - pay-as-you-can as always - Bar ‘til 22:00
20:00 Jacob Lovatt and Christopher Haddow - Live in The Sanctuary
21:00 Gwenifer Raymond - Live in The Sanctuary
Live Music - Acapellies
Acapellies is a joyful community choir led by the brilliant Eleanor Holliday. On 7th November they will be performing their signature surround-sound polyphony in the Sanctuary! WildSong weaves together Nature Songs from around the world
17:00–19:00 – Long Table Kitchen & Bar serves a delicious pay-as-you-can meal. Bar open till 21:30.
19:30 – Acapellies performance in The Sanctuary
Cotswold Sculptors Indoor exhibition
As part of this year’s Autumn Trail you’ll be able to visit this incredible exhibition in our Sanctuary Space.
You’ll be able to explore a wonderful variety of sculptures from 48 of our member-artists, working in a range of mediums such as bronze, ceramics, stone, wood, metal and found materials. Some focus on figurative subjects such as people, animals and nature, whilst other pieces are more abstract.