1. Being invited to church events
Join us for the iSing Pop Celebrate on Sunday 16th June from 4pm to 5.30pm in St Mary's School Hall.
This is for the whole family as they explore the best Bible stories, ask questions big and small, make crafts, share stories, and enjoy time together with iSingPOP songs and prayers.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own cup. The event is run in partnership by Tetbury area churches (St Mary's, Christ Church, Five Valleys Christian Fellowship and St Michael's Catholic Church) so everyone is welcome to attend.
2. Performance by the Dursley Men's Choir
Dursley Male Choir will be performing at Tetbury Goods Shed on Sunday June 16. The choir will bring a varied programme to the Goods Shed that was partly developed for their tour of Edinburgh later this year.
Dursley Male Choir was founded in 1978 by a group of enthusiastic local singers and has since grown to become one of Gloucestershire's leading male choirs, with up to 40 singers from the communities around Dursley and the wider Stroud district. The choir performs between 8 and 10 concerts each year, the majority of which are for charity.
As well as local concerts the choir performs in many venues across the UK and overseas. The choir is jointly musically directed and accompanied by accomplished pianists Barry Cooper and Matthew Sharp, who make full use of the Goods Shed's Steinway piano.
Doors open at 5.30pm. The concert starts at 6pm. Tickets are £12.50 for adults and £10 for under 25s. For more information or to book tickets visit the new website: www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk
Please note: tickets available on the day are £16 and £13.
3. Play in the shed
Tetbury Goods Shed is pleased to announce “Pie-Rat Island – A Journey on the High Seas” for PLAYTIME on 19th June 2024. Brought to the Shed by Sidney and Tristan from The Last Baguette.
Join Rati and her friends for a fun and gentle introduction to theatre. Enjoy storytelling, original musical puppet shows, theatre games, movement, crafts and lots of imaginative play. As she learns about her environment, Rati has lots of ideas, but sometimes things don't go according to plan. Can you help Rati by playing and cooperating together?
Play, watch, laugh and create with silly performances, theatre, crafts, music and more. Join Sydney and Tristan of 'The Last Baguette' fame for a fun, relaxed and interactive theatre session. Suitable for ages 2-6.
To book tickets or for more information visit www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk Tickets cost just £5. Sessions are one hour long and are aimed at children aged 2-6 and their carers.
Only 25 places available (children under 12 months are free but no prior booking is required) Children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Unaccompanied children cannot be cared for. Doors open at 9.45am, start at 10am.
4. The annual art exhibition at school
Sir William Romney's School is proud to host its annual Key Stage 3 Art Exhibition at Tetbury Goods Shed. Entry is free and the exhibition will be open from 10am to 4pm from Wednesday 19th to Saturday 23rd June 2024. There will be a range of intriguing and surprising artworks on display, from bright and colourful animal paintings to monster heads from Greek mythology and surrealist landscapes.
Come see the exciting artworks that have been created this year by talented young art students. Opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm. The main hall may be closed for other events, please check before you go.
5. Afternoon Music at the Goods Shed
Tetbury Goods Shed is pleased to host an Afternoon of Music with Uke Stroud, “It's impossible not to smile with a ukulele in your hand” on Wednesday the 19th from 2pm. Formed in 2010, Uke Stroud is a friendly club for ukulele players in Stroud and the surrounding areas.
We have welcomed this group of enthusiastic performers to the Shed on a number of occasions and they have always been made very welcome. They may also be joined by local members of Tetbury's ukulele group, T'Ukes.
They will play a diverse repertoire of well-known popular songs, many with a folk influence, and audience members are welcome to sing along if they wish – lyrics will be provided.
Advance tickets are just £3.50 (plus booking fee) or £4.00 on the day. The Whistle Stop Café will be open so be sure to enjoy a delicious tea (or coffee) and one of Sasha's delicious cakes. For more information or to book tickets visit our new website www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk There will be tables and chairs provided in the hall for you to choose from on arrival.
6. Multiple events held in the area
Stroll along the Garden Path at this summer's first-ever 'Everything in the Garden South Cotswold Arts Festival', taking place around Tetbury and nearby arts venues.
Festival highlights include: 'Everything in the Garden' art for sale exhibition at Spencer House Gallery, 34 Long Street, Tetbury. 21 June to 24 August. Open Thursday to Sunday. Entry is free.
Nature's Garden Art Show runs from June 26th to August 11th at Tetbury Goods Shed. Open Wednesday to Sunday. Entry is free.
There will be an artist meet and greet event at Tetbury Goods Shed on Saturday 29 June from 11am-3pm. Entry is free. Co-organiser Chris Woodcock says: “It's fantastic to be able to bring together our expertise to devise a multimedia event and collaboration, help promote each venue and performer and support arts and culture in the talented South Cotswolds region.”
For more information, including a special incentive offer where you can enjoy a complimentary drink, reduce your garden entry fee or win £100 towards the purchase of an artwork, contact Spencer House Gallery or call 07841 979273.
Tetbury Goods Shed is set to host the Keith Thompson Band on Saturday 22nd June 2024. Guitarist and blues and rock legend Keith Thompson and his band have been performing on stages across Europe and overseas for over 25 years.
With numerous album credits and influences including Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, John Martyn and Gary Moore, Keith guarantees a great night with truly great music. Keith has performed with such artists as The Groundhogs, Ten Years After, Paul Lamb and the Kingsnakes, Jeremy Spencer (Fleetwood Mac), Mike D'Abo, Steve Winwood, Ruby Turner, Larry Burton, Dave Markey, Henry Spinetti (Eric Clapton Band, Tina Turner), Greg Ridley of Humble Pie, Robbie Blunt (Robert Plant), Luther Grosvenor of Mott the Hoople, Geno Washington and countless others.
The band consists of Keith Thompson (guitar/vocals), Patsy Gamble (sax/backing vocals), Roy Adams (drums) and Mark Butler (bass). For more information and to book tickets visit the new website www.tetburygoodsshed.co.uk. There is tiered seating and tables and chairs available in the hall. Tickets are £15. Under 25s are £10 for tiered seating. Tables and chairs are also available.
7. The next car boot sale
The next Tetbury Car Boot Sale will be held on Sunday June 23rd at Longfurlong lane, postcode GL8 8TJ. Sellers can arrive from 9pm and buyers can enter from 10am.
Costs are £5 for vendors and £7 for vans. Entry is 50p for adults and free for children. Also, please note that entry is cash only.
For more information or to book, email us at tetburycarboot@ gmail.com or call/text us on (07900) 865535. Weather permitting, of course! Follow Tetbury car boot on Facebook for the latest updates.
8. D-Day Celebrations
Tetbury shared his secret traditions and connections to D-Day, using the anniversary to pay tribute to those who sacrificed so much to secure the freedoms we all enjoy today, and to speak of an event noted around the world as a time to remember the selfless sacrifice and bravery of all involved.
The Peace Flag was raised at Tetbury Town Council Offices and at 10am the Town Crier made a Peace Proclamation on the steps of the Town Hall/Market House. A fascinating local history exhibition was held by History of Tetbury (HOTS) and Tetbury WI presented a fantastic costumed display on wartime rationing. There was also a poetry reading from a local school at 2.30pm. The evening's events began with the ringing of bells and a welcome address from the Mayor of Tetbury, Councillor Peter Coleman.
Reverend Poppy Hughes then gave a prayer of welcome and led the people in singing “Shine Jesus Shine”, followed by a Bible reading by Xander Avis from St Mary's Primary School and moving poetry by pupils from Sir William Romney School. The Nailsworth Brass Band led the whole group in singing “Jerusalem”. Deputy Inspector Caroline Duckworth read a beautiful eulogy.
We gave thanks, a lone piper played a beautiful and haunting rendition of “Highland Laddie”, the fire crew at the top of the church tower counted down to the lighting of the lighthouse, Poppy gave a final blessing and the evening ended with the Nailsworth Brass Band playing a rendition of the national anthem.
As the sun went down, a spectacular light show lit up the magnificent St Mary's Church. Tetbury boasts a special connection to D-Day. A little-known fact is that the American regiment, 654th Engineer Topographical Battalion, based in Tetbury, played a vital role in the success of the invasion, which marked a turning point in the war.
As part of a top-secret project, forces based at Tetbury prepared and constructed a 3D map of Omaha Beach, which proved to be a vital tool in capturing the beach and advancing inland.
A monument commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings has been erected in front of the town's malt house.
“We have dedicated our today to your tomorrow” JM Edmonds