Upcoming events, sales and talks at Brimscombe Mill
Each week at the Mill there are loads of things happening, some are weekly and some are one off. Check out what we have going on at Brimscombe Mill. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Each week at Brimscombe Mill
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Kids Stuff Supported Drop In
Every Wednesday in term time Kids Stuff host a supported drop in.
An ideal opportunity to socialise, make connections and build community, as your little one plays.
Every week we offer a themed craft run by our own Playleader -Tineke and budget support offered by Susan from Clean Slate.
With bottomless tea and coffee, alongside snacks and drinks for the children, we hope to have you drop in with us soon.
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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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Louise the Tech Fairy
Every Thursday morning Louise joins us at the Mill and can help with all you tech needs.
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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
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!
Come along and support our young artisans and craftspeople from 11:00-13:00 @ Brimscombe Mill.
Percussion Night At Long Table
Join Long Table for an evening’s celebration of rhythm!
Starting with a delicious pay-as-you can meal from The Long Table kitchen, we’ll then get our groove on with a drumming workshop by Stroud samba group Simbora, followed by two incredible percussion performances from local groups.
Gloucester based Djembe troupe Gantigan will perform uplifting West African rhythms and then Simbora will round off the night with exuberant Brazillian grooves and dancing.
It’s going to be lively, loud and joyful and we can’t wait to see you there!
Timings:
🍽️ 6-8pm- Pay-as-you-can dinner lovingly served up by our kitchen. Bar open ‘till late.
🥁 7.30-8.30pm- Free samba drumming workshop
🎶 8.30-10.30pm- Percussion performances and dancing!
All welcome.
Simon Says, Let’s Talk: In Conversation With Tom Walker
Join us for our first event in a new creative-health series breaking the silence around men’s mental health. Hosted by Dr Simon Opher MBE (GP), each podcast invites leading UK talent to share their stories and practical tools to strength mental fitness.
Blending humour, honesty and an open audience Q&A, the first event, In Conversation with Tom Walker (AKA Jonathan Pie) explores how laughter connects us and helps us heal.
Christmas Craft Night
Who likes the sound of speed dating but for Christmas crafts? Join some of Stroud’s brilliant makers for an evening of festive creativity in our Sanctuary Space. Across four mini stations, you’ll learn new craft skills and make your own Christmas treasures — from mini mantlepiece collages and garlands to advent candles, wrapping paper, and gift tags and sewing Christmas tree decorations.
Sanctuary Series with Edith Bowman and Marc Jobst
The Sanctuary Series brings together visionary thinkers, change makers, and creatives to spark dialogue and inspire action on themes of economic justice, sustainability, community, and the arts.
Director Marc Jobst (Netflix’s One Piece, The Witcher, Marvel’s The Punisher) joins broadcaster and film curator Edith Bowman, known for her Soundtracking podcast and championing of British film, for a conversation on the art of storytelling on screen. Together, they’ll explore what it takes to craft stories that move global audiences and why it starts with character.
Wreath Making Workshop
Who likes the sound of speed dating but for Christmas crafts? Join some of Stroud’s brilliant makers for an evening of festive creativity in our Sanctuary Space. Across four mini stations, you’ll learn new craft skills and make your own Christmas treasures — from mini mantlepiece collages and garlands to advent candles, wrapping paper, and gift tags and sewing Christmas tree decorations.
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!
Come along and support our young artisans and craftspeople from 11:00-13:00 @ Brimscombe Mill.
Sanctuary Series with Jonathon Porritt
The Sanctuary Series brings together visionary thinkers, change makers, and creatives to spark dialogue and inspire action on themes of economic justice, sustainability, community, and the arts.
An evening with Jonathon Porritt. For over five decades, environmentalist and author Jonathan Porritt has challenged governments, businesses and communities to act for people and planet. His latest book is a reflection on how we stay hopeful in an age of ecological breakdown. Jonathon will share this story and how communities like ours turn grief and anger into meaningful action, and where hope lives when change can sometimes feel slow.
Live Music at Long Table- The Bob Porter Project
Join The Bob Porter Project at Long Table
A six-piece singer/songwriter Americana/Blues/Folk rock band, performing mostly original material with sympathetic covers influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Jackson Browne.
“Soulful songs and smoky vocals” Jonny Coppin. “As cool as a smooth pint of organic bitter” Laura Clark, Good on Paper.
6-8pm Kitchen open
7pm Live music from The Bob Porter Project
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!
Come along and support our young artisans and craftspeople from 11:00-13:00 @ Brimscombe Mill.
Live Music at Long Table- Rich Dickinson’s Driving Force
Driving Force formed in the late 90s and toured with legendary US bands including Blackfoot, Frank Marinos Mahogany Rush, The Groundhogs to name a few and featured Jimi Hendrix's first Marshall amp!
The band relaunched two years ago and are rapidly gaining a great reputation and are a regular feature on most of the major Blues Festivals. They play classic Blues Rock originals and draw on the legacy of Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Jimi Hendrix for our interpretations of their material.
Timings:
Kitchen 18:00-20:00
Live Music from 20:00
Live Music at Long Table-Tom Bradshaw
Tom Bradshaw is a Stroud-based singer-songwriter with more than two decades of experience as a live performer. He has recorded at Abbey Road Studios. As a teenager he was the lead songwriter and drummer for the 1990s rock band Remedy. His more recent solo writing is influenced by the music of Paul Weller and Matthew Falloon, the latter with whom he recently collaborated. When not playing music, he is an author and journalist.
He will be playing as Long Table serve their pay as you can dinner.
Live Music at Long Table-The Burway and Ragstone
The Burway - A Stroud-based band weaving together vaguely folk-adjacent original compositions with four-part harmonies. They blend acoustic textures with synth and electronic elements for a sound that’s both grounded and atmospheric.
Ragstone - Beat-driven alt rock with flavours of indie and rap. These three Gloucestershire natives bring catchy melodies, honest lyrics, and a set that moves from playful to heartfelt, with grooves guaranteed to get you moving.
Max Le Manna @ The Long Table
Max La Manna @ The Long Table
He’s back at The Long Table!
Max is joining forces with our kitchen team to bring you a vegan feast. Join us for an evening of delicious food, served up by Max, Chris & the team, and great live music.
All welcome, no booking required.
Max La Manna - Guest Chef
For one night only, award-winning chef Max La Manna will be here at The Long Table, teaming up with our head chef Chris, to cook a selection of dishes from his new cookbook ‘You Can Cook This’.