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Community Groups

Art Uplift Sessions

It is an informal and fun session run by an experienced Artist who will gently guide you to explore your creativity and learn new skills at your own pace. These sessions are not counselling or therapy but simply a place to be yourself discover a new interest and be creative.

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ArtUplift flyer (PDF)

Ampney Crucis Playgroup

Tues 9.30-11am (terms). £3 per family. Crafts, singing, playing, stories and sensory play. All welcome. AC Village Hall. FB ‘Ampney Crucis Playgroup’. 

The Arts Society Corinium 

Stimulating arts talks, 4th Weds, Baptist Church, Chesterton Lane. Teas 6.30, for 7.30pm talk. Visitors suggested donation £8. theartssocietycorinium.org.

Ashcroft Coffee & Chat 

Meets every Friday 10.30 am.-12pm at Ashcroft Church, Ashcroft Road, Cirencester. All welcome call Glynis 01285 671208.

Cirencester Book Group 

A small and friendly in-person group based in Ciren. Meets 3rd Wed 2:30 pm at a home.  Adult readers welcome. Interested? Contact: bookishciren7@gmail.com

Chesterton Community Project 

The aim is to Promote community led schemes and social responsibility to improve life for everyone. bit.ly/chestertoncommunity

Cirencester & District Beekeepers

We have novice and experienced beekeepers. We meet weekly for talks & tuition.  All welcome. sec@cirencesterbeekeepers.org.uk

Cirencester & District Model Aircraft Club 

(CDMAC) All welcome! John Megarry Chair, megarry.john@btinternet.com, Hon Sec Steve Cox, steve.m.cox@hotmail.co.uk

Cirencester & District Soroptimist Club 

For women who want to make a difference.  Meets 1st & 3rd Weds, RAU, 7.30 pm.  Linda Hoffen 07999 517486. Website: sigbi.org.uk/cirencester

Cirencester & Stroud Good Afternoon Choir 

Tues 2-4pm  non-audition Community choir at Ciren Baptist Church http://www.goodafternoonchoir.org  01761 472468. Come and join us!   

Cirencester Air Cadets: 1245 (Cirencester) Squadron

Meet Tues/Fri 7-9.30pm The Army Reserve Centre, Somerford Road, Ciren, GL7 1TT. Contact: 07720 436343

Cirencester Archaeological & Historical Society 

Meets for lectures 4th Wed, Ashcroft Church & Centre, Ashcroft Rd 7.30pm. Visitors welcome £5. http://www.cirenhistory.org.uk

Cirencester Art Society 

Meets 1st Tues for Art Demos & Speakers. 7-9pm. Baptist Church Chesterton. Visitors £5, Members £2. Enquire Margaret Hollingsworth  01242 870502

Cirencester Art Society Tuesday Group

Meets 10-12pm, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Watermoor. £4 per week. Spaces available. All abilities. Contact Georgie 07792 775751

Cirencester Band (Brass)

Meets Fri, at The Band Room, Bingham House, Dyer St. 7pm Training Band, 8pm Main Band. Loan of instruments and tuition. Ian Hartnell 01285 656662  

Cirencester Camera Club

Meets Mon, Sep-May; 7.30pm at Watermoor Church Hall, Trinity Rd, Ciren.  New members welcome. http://www.cirencestercameraclub.org

Cirencester Chess Club

Meets Tues (not hols) 7.30pm Jubilee Club, 10 Ashcroft Rd, GL7 1QX. Friendly, new members (all ages) welcome. dave.wingrove@tiscali.co.uk. 01285 861409

Cirencester Community Development Trust 

Supporting projects, initiatives and ideas to benefit people of Ciren area. Details ccdtltd@cirencester.gov.uk cirencdt.org.uk

Cirencester Dolphin Sub Aqua Club 

Meets Fri, 8-10.30pm Cotswold Leisure Centre. Snorkellers 8+, Divers 14+.  Call 01285 895717 or email info@dolphinsac.org

Cirencester Eclectic Strings 

Our friendly group meets Weds at 7.45pm at Watermoor Church Hall. All are welcome – no audition needed. Please call Nick, 07834 424792

Corinium Community Choir 

Vibrant and fun, Taught by ear. Weds 7.30-9pm, term time. Friends Meeting House, Thomas St, Ciren. 01453 298138 or sophie@sophiesterckx.co.uk

Corinium Squares Modern American Square Dance Club

Meets Thurs 7.30pm, St Peters Hall, Ciren GL7 1RE. Chairman Alan Moss 01285 656360, or Alan Edwards 07384 563960

Evolution Running Club 

A free, friendly club based in South Cerney. Meet Thur 6.30pm + Sat 8.30am, at The George Car park. Find us on Facebook or book in via ‘Run Together’ App

Cirencester Friendship Café 

Meets every Tuesday except 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2-4pm at Ashcroft Church, Cirencester.  Contact Julie at The Churn Project on 01285 380038

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

Robinswood Hill Country Pk, Gloucester, GL4 6SX. Volunteers welcome!  01452 383333 Jamie.kingscott@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk

Little Voices Performing Arts

Lessons for 4-18yrs. Helping them gain confidence for life. Call Jaynee 07956 197883 cotswolds@littlevoices.org.uk, littlevoices.org.uk/cotswolds

The Navy Training Corps

Open to 8-18 years, Navy, and 12-18 years Marines. If interested call Cmmdr Steve Smith;   07761 094914 with contact nos

Tetbury Friendship Café

Every Thursday, 10am-12pm in the Dolphin’s Hall.

Tetbury Women’s Institute

Meet on the 2nd Monday of every month at 7:30pm at Tetbury Goods Shed Arts Centre enquiries@tetbury-wi.org.uk

The History of Tetbury Society

Formed to provide a focus for historical research activity within the town of Tetbury in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, UK.
We run regular events on many different historical subjects relating to Tetbury and the surrounding area. https://www.tetburyhistory.com

South Cotswold Bridge Club

Meet on Tuesdays at 1:30pm  for club duplicate at The Village Hall, The Street, Shipton Moyne. Suitable for all standards. Also on Thursdays at 1:30pm for club duplicate at Coates Village Hall, 1 Bathurst Row, Coates, GL7 6NW. Suitable for all standards. https://southcotswoldbridgeclub.co.uk

Volunteering Gloucestershire

Volunteering Gloucestershire works with charities and other non profit making organisations to help them recruit.

Phone
0300 365 6700

Website
www.volunteerglos.org.uk

Cotswold Friends

Cotswold Friends is a charity that helps and supports older and vulnerable people.

Phone
01608 651415

Website
www.cotswoldfriends.org

Email
info@cotswoldfriends.org

Opening times
9:30am to 3:30pm weekdays.

Gloucestershire Young Farmers

Young Farmers is an organisation that provides people with fun, learning and achievement opportunities. It is a club for individuals who have a love for agriculture or rural life. One of the common misconceptions of Young Farmers is that you have to be a farmer to take part; you definitely don’t!

Phone
01452 526 032

Website
www.gloucestershireyfc.co.uk

Page published: 15 January 2026
Last updated: 22 January 2026