Gloucestershire Heritage Hub has the usual ongoing programme of interesting talks, displays and exhibitions. Some of the talks are online. See their website here for further details and for booking if required.
As part of their 40th anniversary year, Stroud Local History Society (SLHS) is offering members of other local history societies admission to their evening meetings at their members’ rate of £2.50 – please state that you belong to CPLHG when booking.
The next SLHS meeting is at Bedford St Church Hall, by the Sub Rooms. Details below.
Doors open 7.00pm for tea/coffee and chat, talk starts at 7.30pm.
Please book by email: bookings@stroudlocalhistorysociety.org.uk
Thurs 20th November 2025
Short AGM
then Guns, Gallantry and Giving
As part of our focus on the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2, Kevin Ward of Stroud’s Museum in the Park describes the sometimes surprising fundraising events held in Stroud to raise money for the purchase of war weapons, and what the town subsequently was able to pay for.