Events & Activities
Please also see our upcoming events, weekly activities and Sunday services pages for regular church activities.
Bell Ringing - for Sunday Service
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Event:
‘Bell Ringing’ prior to Sunday Service
Date & Time:
Every Sunday Morning
10:15am - 11:00am
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
John Hale - 07813 187912, john@johnhale.plus.com
Sue Pouncey - 07866 487911, susan@dacgp.plus.com
Sunday Creche
Event:
Date & Time:
Every Sunday Morning
11am - 12pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
Liz Hale - 01453 765422, liz@johnhale.plus.com.
Sunday Service (Holy Communion)
Event:
Date & Time:
Every Sunday Morning
11am - 12pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
Morning Prayer (Zoom)
Event:
‘Morning Prayer’ on Zoom
Date & Time:
Every Monday
9am - 10am
Location:
Virtual event via Zoom (Login details)
Contact:
Peter Francis - 07740 677645
Monday Mums
Event:
Date & Time:
Every Monday
12:30pm - 2.30pm
Location:
Various home locations around Woodchester Village - call Gail Birch on 07875 028671
Contact:
Gail Birch - 07875 028671
‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance
Event:
‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance
Date & Time:
Every Tuesday Morning
8:00am - 10:00am
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
Benefice Bible Study Group (Zoom)
Event:
‘Benefice Bible Study Group’ via Zoom
Date & Time:
Every Tuesday
7:30pm - 8:45pm
Location:
Virtual event via Zoom (Login details)
Contact:
Peter Gee - 07796 180317, peter@pendragonuk.net
Prayer Group
Event:
Date & Time:
Every Monday
7:30-8:30pm
Location:
Various Home Locations around Woodchester Village - Contact Gail BIrch - see below
Contact:
Gail Birch - 07975028671, gailembirch@gmail.com
Bell Ringing Practice
Event:
‘Bell Ringing Practice’
Date & Time:
Every Friday Evening
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
John Hale - 07813 187912, john@johnhale.plus.com
Sue Pouncey - 07866 487911, susan@dacgp.plus.com
Joint Benefice Sunday Service - Long Table, Brimscombe Mill
Event:
Joint Benefice Sunday Service
Date & Time:
Sunday Morning
11am - 12pm
Location:
The Long Table, Brimscombe Mills, Brimscombe Hill, Brimscombe, Stroud GL5 2QN
Find us on Google maps
Contact:
Morning Prayer (Zoom)
Event:
‘Morning Prayer’ on Zoom
Date & Time:
Every Monday
9am - 10am
Location:
Virtual event via Zoom (Login details)
Contact:
Peter Francis - 07740 677645
Little Stars Toddlers (Activity Paused)
Event:
Date & Time:
Every Monday morning
9:30am - 11:30am
This activity is paused at present
Loccation:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
Elaine Penney - 07974 208714
Monday Mums
Event:
Date & Time:
Every Monday
12:30pm - 2.30pm
Location:
Various home locations around Woodchester Village - call Gail Birch on 07875 028671
Contact:
Gail Birch - 07875 028671
‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance
Event:
‘Tuesday Gang’ - Churchyard Maintenance
Date & Time:
Every Tuesday Morning
8:00am - 10:00am
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
Little Stars Toddlers (Activity Paused)
Event:
Date & Time:
Every Monday morning
9:30am - 11:30am
Loccation:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
Elaine Penney - 07974 208714
Monday Mums
Event:
Date & Time:
Every Monday
12:30pm - 2.30pm
Location:
Various home locations around Woodchester Village - call Gail Birch on 07875 028671
Contact:
Gail Birch - 07875 028671
Summer Music at St.Mary’s - Nailsworth Silver Band
Event:
‘Nailsworth Silver Band concert’
Date & Time:
Saturday 12th July 2025
7pm - 9.00pm approx
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
Lunch with Friends
Event:
‘Lunch with Friends’ - two course cooked lunch for local community
Date & Time:
Every 3rd Friday of the month
12pm - 2pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
Christina Lewis - 07968159779, christina.armadillo@me.com
Gail Birch - 07875028671, gailembirch@gmail.com
Liz Cole - (Church Warden) 07974911016, elizcolehome@gmail.com
Lunch with Friends
Event:
‘Lunch with Friends’ - two course cooked lunch for local community
Date & Time:
Every 3rd Friday of the month
12pm - 2pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
Christina Lewis - 07968159779, christina.armadillo@me.com
Gail Birch - 07875028671, gailembirch@gmail.com
Liz Cole - (Church Warden) 07974911016, elizcolehome@gmail.com
Teas on the Green at St.Mary’s (TBC)
Event:
‘Teas on the Green’ at St.Mary’s Church
Date & Time:
Saturday 6th September
1:00 - 5:00pm approx
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
Messy Church
Event:
Date & Time:
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
3:20pm - 4:45pm
Loccation:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
Liz Hale - 01453 765422, liz@johnhale.plus.com
Lunch with Friends
Event:
‘Lunch with Friends’ - two course cooked lunch for local community
Date & Time:
Every 3rd Friday of the month
12pm - 2pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
Christina Lewis - 07968159779, christina.armadillo@me.com
Gail Birch - 07875028671, gailembirch@gmail.com
Liz Cole - (Church Warden) 07974911016, elizcolehome@gmail.com
Christmas Carols in the Village (TBC)
Event:
‘Christmas Carols in the Village’
Date & Time:
Wednesday 10th December 2025
7pm - 8pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
Christmas Crib Service - for younger children and their families (TBC)
Event:
‘Christmas Crib Service’
Date & Time:
Wednesday 24th December 2024
3pm - 4pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
Carols by Candlelight Christmas Eve Service (TBC)
Event:
‘Carols by Candlelight Service’
Date & Time:
Wednesday 24th December 2024
3pm - 8pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
Christmas Day Morning Service & Communion
Event:
‘Christmas Day Morning Service & Communion’
Date & Time:
Wednesday 24th December 2024
11am - 12pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
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Contact:
Bell Ringing Practice
Event:
‘Bell Ringing Practice’
Date & Time:
Every Friday Evening
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
John Hale - 07813 187912, john@johnhale.plus.com
Sue Pouncey - 07866 487911, susan@dacgp.plus.com
Lunch with Friends
Event:
‘Lunch with Friends’ - two course cooked lunch for local community
Date & Time:
Every 3rd Friday of the month
12pm - 2pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
Christina Lewis - 07968159779, christina.armadillo@me.com
Gail Birch - 07875028671, gailembirch@gmail.com
Liz Cole - (Church Warden) 07974911016, elizcolehome@gmail.com
Bible Study Group (Zoom)
Event:
Date & Time:
Every Thursday (with breaks for holidays)
8pm - 9pm
Location:
Virtual event via Zoom (Login details)
Contact:
Andrew Pemberton - 07973187923, andrew.pemberton@btinternet.com
Messy Church
Event:
‘Messy Church’ THEME: ‘The Wise & Foolish Builders & Holidays’
Date & Time:
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
3:20pm - 4:45pm
Loccation:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
Liz Hale - 01453 765422, liz@johnhale.plus.com
Sunday Service
Event:
Date & Time:
Every Sunday Morning
11am - 12pm
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
Bell Ringing
Event:
‘Bell Ringing’ prior to Sunday Service
Date & Time:
Every Sunday Morning
10:15am - 11:00am
Location:
St. Mary’s Church, Church Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5PD
Find us on Google maps, Streetmap or what3words
Contact:
John Hale - 07813 187912, john@johnhale.plus.com
Sue Pouncey - 07866 487911, susan@dacgp.plus.com