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SUMMARY:Ship Inn Regatta
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that back in the 1890s\, Stonehouse hosted an annual canalside regatta featuring greasy pole climbs and duck hunts? And that if you fell in the water you ended up becoming ‘Mayor’ for the day! \nOn Sunday 2nd August\, Ship Inn Community Space – Spice\, are officially reviving this historic tradition with a modern\, pirate-themed twist! \nJoin them for a fantastic day of family fun\, live music\, and activities on and off the water.\nWhen: Sunday\, 2nd August\nTime: 11am – 3pm\nFree admission \nHere is what they have lined up for you: \nOn the water \nTheir canoe taster sessions are now fully booked\, but don’t worry\, spaces may become available! Come and spectate – they’ve got a commentator lined up and our Mayor will be on hand for medal ceremonies! \nYou can still get out on the water and join the fun. Cotswold Boatmobility will be there with their fantastic Katakanus – stable\, twin-hulled boats that are virtually impossible to capsize and safe for all ages. No pre-booking required for these\, just turn up all day to try them out! \nCanalside live music stage \nFlying Guitars: Beautiful Spanish guitar instrumentals\nBig Sound: Upbeat folk tunes and David Bowie covers\nHarry Browns Boys: Brilliant sea shanties straight from Bristol (the birthplace of our very own ‘Blackbeard\, the pirate’) to get everyone singing along! \nFor the little pirates \n– Children’s games hosted by Active Lifestyles gym\n– Pirate-themed arts and crafts with local signwriter Mark Amis\n– A land-based duck scavenger hunt  \nFancy dress competition  \nDust off your tricorn hats and eyepatches! Fancy dress is highly encouraged\, and they have special prizes waiting for the most convincing pirates on the day. Ooh arrh! \nCome along to relax by the canal\, enjoy nature\, celebrate their beautifully restored community space.  \nToilets on site – including disabled \nPlease use public transport (Buses 62/65 or Stonehouse Train Station or cycle) or walk to the event. Limited parking in Stonehouse High Street Car Park.
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/ship-inn-regatta/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Charity,Community,Events,Free,Fundraising,History
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SUMMARY:Nature & Environment Day on the Ship Inn Community Space
DESCRIPTION:A fun\, nature-themed day of activities on the Ship Inn Community Space. There will be a tree walk with John Parker\, 2 x herb walks\, story-telling and 2 x ‘Find out about fossils’ talks. There is also an evening Bat walk at 21.10pm. \nStalls include:\nTransition Stroud with Pedal Power ebikes\nStroud Valleys Project\nWarm and Well\nField fresh skin care\nBat conservation\nButterfly conservation\nWildlife Trust\nAndrew Hussey – local author of nature-themed children’s books\nColouring in sheets for children \nRefreshments\nBubble & Brew Coffee Cart\nBBQ\nFresh Brew Standard\nHeavens Candifloss \nWalks & Talks\nStorytelling\nHerb walks\nTree walk\nFossil presentations\nDiscovering Bats
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/nature-environment-day-on-the-ship-inn-community-space/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Community,Environment,Events,Free,Fundraising,Health and Wellbeing,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T140000
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SUMMARY:Stonehouse Regatta - Sun Days at the Ship
DESCRIPTION:For the grand finale of our ‘Sun Days at the Ship’ series….\nDrum roll\, please… \nThe Stonehouse Regatta is back! \nA beloved annual tradition from Victorian times\, and started by landlord of the Shipp Inn Robert Larkin (check out the Stroudwater History website for more information)\, the Stonehouse Regatta is making a return — and you’re invited to take part! \nPlease note: No parking at the event but easy to get to by bike or on foot along the canal towpath. \nOn the Water:\nLed by the fantastic team at Stroud Canoe Club\, the regatta will feature canoe races\, water polo and other surprises with qualified coaches on hand.\nYou’ll be on the water for about an hour\, competing against other teams.\nCanoes fit 2 adults or 4 small children (or 2 adults + 2 young kids)\nMinimum age: 7 years\nBooking required – Click here to reserve your spot! \nA Nod to the Past:\nThe original regatta featured races\, a funfair\, and even Bovril bombs. There was also a brass band — and we’d love to bring that tradition back.\nKnow a local brass band who might join us? Please send them our way! \nOn the Land:\nNot keen on getting wet? No problem.\nBBQ sizzling\nCold drinks flowing\nGames for the kids\nMusic playing\nBring a blanket and your finest curly moustache to relax by the water and cheer on the racers
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/stonehouse-regatta-sun-days-at-the-ship/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Celebration,Community,Events,Free,Health and Wellbeing,History,Sport
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SUMMARY:Stories from The Ship Inn - Sun Days at the Ship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed afternoon celebrating the heritage\, wildlife\, and stories of the Stroudwater Canal and the historic Ship Inn.\nAlthough the Ship Inn was demolished in the 1990s\, it once stood proudly at the corner of Bristol Road and Downton Bridge—an important hub for the local community. The road now runs over where the pub once stood\, and the site\, left untouched for years\, has become a haven for wildlife.\nStories from the Ship brings together the rich history of the pub and surrounding industry with the vibrant natural life that now thrives there and all along the Stroudwater Canal. \nMeet and chat with local organisations helping to piece together the past and present:\n– Cotswold Canals Trust\n– Stroud Valleys Project\n– Transition Stroud\n– Stroudwater Navigation Archive Charity\n– Cotswold Herbs – offering free foraging walks\n– Fiona Eadie\, captivating storyteller\n…and more! \nEnjoy music\, lawn games\, free face painting\, and delicious food & drink on sale.\nPlus\, speak to the team working on the future plans for the site and find out what’s next for this beautiful and historic location.\nBike parking available on site\nNo car parking – please walk or cycle via the canal towpath if you can.
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/stories-from-the-ship-inn/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Community,Environment,Events,Free,Health and Wellbeing,History
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250720T140000
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SUMMARY:The Door Takeover - Sun Days at the Ship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second instalment of our community summer events\, hosted by the brilliant young people from The Door Youth Group in Stonehouse. Expect a relaxed\, family-friendly day with: \n+ A BBQ\, ice-creams and soft drinks (all profits go towards the Ship Inn Community group so a really great cause!!)\n+ A free 7m climbing wall (aged 7 and over)\n+ Games and activities designed and run by The Door Youth Group\n+ Paddle boarding sessions at a massively reduced cost (£5 per person for one hour – booking required) (aged 10 and over) \nThere’s no parking at the venue\, but it’s easily accessible on foot or by bike via the towpath. Bring a picnic blanket and settle in on the grass to enjoy the day’s activities.\nFollow the link to book your paddle boarding session https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/discoverpaddling/items/647921/calendar/2025/07/\nFor adults and children aged 10 and over. Note that there is a cost of £5 per session but this will be deducted from any further sessions.\nNB Paddle boarding and Climbing both require a disclaimer to be signed so if you are under 18 please bring your responsible person with you!
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/the-door-takeover-ship-inn-sun-day/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Community,Environment,Events,Health and Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:Street Art Day - Sun Days at the Ship
DESCRIPTION:We’re all set for a brilliant day of creativity and community. Artists from Stonehouse and beyond—including illustrators\, studio artists\, and street artists — we can’t wait to see what they create! \nThe event is spread over two locations; our main location is the Ship Inn Community Space where we have local artists Tim Woolner\, Marcus Walters\, Charlotte Aitken\, Nadine James\, Noelle Bewry James. Then we also have the site at Stonehouse Town Car Park where we have Sepr\, 45rpm\, Lila Butcher\, Liv Clark and Stroud Painters Co-operative. \nThe weather’s looking hot\, so ditch the sticky house and come cool off under the trees by the canal. There will be a BBQ and Bar\, kids activities\, music and face painting.  \nWalk or cycle if you can — bike parking available.\nNo car parking on site.\nCheck out the map to see the locations and how to get between them.
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/street-art-day-ship-inn-sun-day/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Community,Environment,Events,Free,Health and Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250629T120000
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SUMMARY:Stonehouse Canal Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Stonehouse Canal Festival 2025 returns on Sunday 29 June 2025 between 12noon-4pm at Stonehouse Court Hotel\, St Cyr’s Church – Stonehouse\, The Ocean Canalside and the Ship Inn Community Enterprise – Spice. \nLive music 👩‍🎤\nBBQ 😋\nIce cream 🍦\nInflatable games 🥅\nMarket stalls 🛍\nKids activities 👪\nFood and drink 🍷\nBoat trips 🛥\nPaddleboarding 🚣‍♂️\nTower tours 😮\nChoirs 🎶\nChurch Cafe ☕️\nPlant sales 🪴\nCakes 🍰\nPrayer tent ✝️\nLocal charities ❤️\nAccessible site ♿️
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/stonehouse-canal-festival-2/
LOCATION:St Cyr’s Church\, Church Lane\, Stonehouse\, GL10 3QP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Canal,Community,Events,Free
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