Are you curious about performing in a friendly and welcoming space? Join us every third Thursday of the month for our regular open mic night at The Long Table.

A guitar is available to borrow and snacks and drinks can be purchased all evening from The Long Table bar.

All levels of ability and experience are welcome. No need to book- just turn up!

Come along and Join our pop up Splatter & Squidger creation Station,
the ultimate 'no-rules' mashup of clay and colour!

The Squidger Creation Station, where you’ll sculpt, pinch, and poke air-dry clay into anything from a funky monster to a Jurassic fossil.
Then, it’s time to head to the Splatter Zone! Children will be invited to grab brushes and prepare to flick, drip, and splash neon paint across their creations.

It’s loud, it’s proud, and it’s gloriously messy!

Sculpt it, then splash it!
Expect High-energy, hands-on, and totally un-structured.

All ages welcome & wear your 'splatter-ready' clothes!
Let’s get messy!

No need to book, just drop in and join in the craft being offered that day!

All our craft tables are offered: Pay as you can which means if you have enjoyed creating with us and you can, please pop a donation in the pot, at the till or scan our QR code, so we can continue to provide sessions that support local families.

Hosted by Cirencester Sign Post at the long tables, drop in for practical advice, signposting and supportive conversations.

We are excited to welcome The Cirencester Workbench to The Old Department Store.

The Cirencester Workbench (TCW) is a welcoming, hands-on space where people can gather to learn & swap practical and creative skills. It brings together existing local forces for good - the Cirencester Repair Café, Makers and Menders, Dr Bike, The Men’s Shed, Cirencester Clothes Swap and Quin Woodcraft. Alongside existing sessions that these endeavours already deliver in the Cirencester area, TCW provides a new space and opportunity for additional sessions & workshops, that will allow these activities to grow, reaching more people, more often.

Drop in and join in with this session, no booking required.

Join Rosie at Kids Stuff for the ultimate cardboard engineering station this half term!

Calling all young inventors, dreamers, and master builders! Ready to turn 'trash' into the tech of the future? Welcome to Box-Bot & Beyond, where the recycling bin is our treasure chest and your imagination is the only blueprint you need!

This isn't just a craft session—it’s a high-energy engineering drop-in session.
We’re talking mountains of cardboard, a sea of neon paint, and enough tape to wrap a skyscraper. Whether you want to build a giant silver robot, a futuristic gadget, or a whacky cardboard invention, the power is in your hands.

The Rules: There are none!
The Mission: Build it, paint it, and make it awesome. 
The Vibe: Freedom to create, space to get messy, and plenty of 'wow' moments.

No experience needed—just bring your ideas and get ready to engineer some serious fun. All welcome! Let’s get building!

No need to book, just drop in and join in the craft being offered that day! Rosie will be hosting 10.30am -12.30pm

All our craft tables are offered: Pay as you can which means if you have enjoyed creating with us and you can, please pop a donation in the pot, at the till or scan our QR code, so we can continue to provide sessions that support local families.

Drama Tots run high energy, interactive and fun sessions aimed at children age 18 months to 5 years. We ask grown-ups to participate in the session with their little ones. Join us as we SING, DANCE and PLAY our way through a summer holiday activity! Expect music, singing, role play, props, costumes, obstacles, parachute games and bubbles!"

https://www.dramatots.co.uk/chippenham-malmesbury-cirencester

No booking required, just drop in and join in.

Offered: Pay-As-You-Can, which means if you have enjoyed being with us and you can, please pop a donation in the pot, or at the till, so we can provide more sessions for local families.

Thinking caps on, Join Rosie at Kids Stuff for the ultimate cardboard engineering station this half term!

We’re challenging our young engineers to think outside the box (literally!).
Your mission? To build a massive, winding track using a mountain of recycled tubes, chutes, and clever 'speed-bumps.'
But here’s the twist… can you make your marble take the longest time to reach the finish line without stopping?

Master the art of friction and gravity as you design clever zig-zags, hidden tunnels, and 'stalling stations.' Test your design, tweak your tracks, and see if you can engineer a record-breaking slow-roll. It’s a day of tinkering, testing, and total building freedom!

🧠 The Challenge: Beat the clock—how long can you keep your marble moving?
🛠️ The Tools: Cardboard chutes, paper-plate funnels, and plenty of tape.
🌈 The Vibe: Chill building, big ideas, and serious 'brain-power' fun.

No experience needed—just bring your problem-solving hat and get ready to roll!
All engineers/children, ages & abilities welcome!

No need to book, just drop in and join in the craft being offered that day!
Rosie will be hosting 10.30am -12.30pm

All our craft tables are offered: Pay as you can which means if you have enjoyed creating with us and you can, please pop a donation in the pot, at the till or scan our QR code, so we can continue to provide sessions that support local families.

Every Tuesday, the Julian House team will be at the long tables, offering a drop-in space for support around homelessness. Everyone is welcome to come and have a chat with the team.

Welcome to The Pixel Pattern Factory! If you love bringing digital worlds to life, this is the ultimate creative space for you. We’re swapping screen time for bead time, using thousands of colourful 'pixels' to map out amazing patterns and designs! ​

Get your pattern right, fuse it into solid art, and take home custom keychains, magnets, or stand-up 3D figures!

The Goal: Master the art of the pixel.

The Vibe: Chill design lab meets high-energy arcade. 

Pro-Tip: Focus on the pattern, then add a keychain loop for instant cool points!

No experience needed — all pattern pros and beginners welcome!
Suitable for all children & pre-teens above 4years+

No need to book, just drop in and join in the craft being offered that day!
Rosie will be hosting 10.30am -12.30pm

As always, all our craft tables are offered as Pay as you can which means if you have enjoyed creating with us and you can, please pop a donation in the pot, at the till or scan our QR code, so we can continue to provide sessions that support local families.

Bring along whatever you’re working on — knitting, crochet, sewing, patching up a pair of socks — and join us at The Long Table. It’s a friendly open space for beginners and pros, quiet stitchers and chatterers — everyone’s welcome. Enjoy 20% off coffee and cake for all crafters — because crafting is always better with a warm drink and something sweet

Hosted by Sportily in our Sanctuary Space, these fitness classes are community-focused bodyweight and resistance training sessions. Book online.

£4 per session
Please book in advance via the Sportily website: sportily.org.uk/cirencester

Join Rosie in the Kids Stuff Play area and Explore. Squish. Splash. Create!
It’s Messy Play Friday! where little hands explore big ideas! Sensory play builds creativity, curiosity, and confidence (and it’s loads of fun too!) Whether it’s gloopy, slimy, sandy, sticky or wet! Children of all ages will enjoy this session!

No booking required, just drop in and join in. Hosted by Rosie

Offered: Pay-As-You-Can - which means if you have enjoyed being with us and you can, please pop a donation in the pot, or at the till, so we can provide more sessions for local families.

Calling all tiny athletes!
Get ready for a fun-filled, high-energy session designed just for little ones.

Join Sportily in the Kids Stuff Play Area for their Active Tots sessions – a lively mix of games, movement, and adventure for children aged 1–4.

£4 per session
Please book in advance via the Sportily website: sportily.org.uk/cirencester

Hosted by Cirencester Sign Post at the long tables, drop in for practical advice, signposting and supportive conversations.

Come and join Kids Stuff at their weekly supported drop-in session – every Wednesday.

This is a gentle, welcoming space held in the Kids Stuff play area, where parents and carers can spend time together, rest, and connect.

The lovely Kids Stuff activity lead Rosie will be there to welcome anyone new, especially those needing a place of refuge from the storms of life.

Drop in anytime between 10–11.30am for a warm drink, snacks for little ones, and time to be part of our community.

Everyone is welcome here.

We also love opening our space to partners from the local community.

Join Rosie at Kids Stuff on Tuesdays for a musical burst of fun, giving your toddler the chance to let out their energy before lunch!

Noisy Tots offers toddlers the freedom to explore sound and movement through open-ended play in a safe, supportive environment.

This lively session invites children to express themselves through music, rhythm, sensory play and active movement, helping to build confidence, coordination and social skills.

Led with a playwork approach, children are encouraged to follow their own interests, make choices and enjoy being noisy at their own pace because joyful, messy and energetic play is an essential and valuable part of early learning.

This session is available to all children under 5
No need to book - Suggested donation (Pay-as-you-can)

Every Tuesday, the Julian House team will be at the long tables, offering a drop-in space for support around homelessness. Everyone is welcome to come and have a chat with the team.

Bring along whatever you’re working on — knitting, crochet, sewing, patching up a pair of socks — and join us at The Long Table. It’s a friendly open space for beginners and pros, quiet stitchers and chatterers — everyone’s welcome. Enjoy 20% off coffee and cake for all crafters — because crafting is always better with a warm drink and something sweet

Join Rosie in the Kids Stuff Play area and Explore. Squish. Splash. Create!
It’s Messy Play Friday! where little hands explore big ideas! Sensory play builds creativity, curiosity, and confidence (and it’s loads of fun too!) Whether it’s gloopy, slimy, sandy, sticky or wet! Children of all ages will enjoy this session!

No booking required, just drop in and join in. Hosted by Rosie

Offered: Pay-As-You-Can - which means if you have enjoyed being with us and you can, please pop a donation in the pot, or at the till, so we can provide more sessions for local families.

Hosted by Cirencester Sign Post at the long tables, drop in for practical advice, signposting and supportive conversations.

We are excited to welcome The Cirencester Workbench to The Old Department Store.

The Cirencester Workbench (TCW) is a welcoming, hands-on space where people can gather to learn & swap practical and creative skills. It brings together existing local forces for good - the Cirencester Repair Café, Makers and Menders, Dr Bike, The Men’s Shed, Cirencester Clothes Swap and Quin Woodcraft. Alongside existing sessions that these endeavours already deliver in the Cirencester area, TCW provides a new space and opportunity for additional sessions & workshops, that will allow these activities to grow, reaching more people, more often.

Drop in and join in with this session, no booking required.

Come and join Kids Stuff at their weekly supported drop-in session – every Wednesday.

This is a gentle, welcoming space held in the Kids Stuff play area, where parents and carers can spend time together, rest, and connect.

The lovely Kids Stuff activity lead Rosie will be there to welcome anyone new, especially those needing a place of refuge from the storms of life.

Drop in anytime between 10–11.30am for a warm drink, snacks for little ones, and time to be part of our community.

Everyone is welcome here.

We also love opening our space to partners from the local community. This week, we’re delighted to welcome:

Becca, child development specialist from Kin & Little - https://www.kinandlittle.com/

Every Tuesday, the Julian House team will be at the long tables, offering a drop-in space for support around homelessness. Everyone is welcome to come and have a chat with the team.

Bring along whatever you’re working on — knitting, crochet, sewing, patching up a pair of socks — and join us at The Long Table. It’s a friendly open space for beginners and pros, quiet stitchers and chatterers — everyone’s welcome. Enjoy 20% off coffee and cake for all crafters — because crafting is always better with a warm drink and something sweet

Join an enjoyable Training Session in our Sanctuary Space led by qualified local fitness instructors from Sportily.

£4 per session
Please book in advance via the Sportily website: sportily.org.uk/cirencester

Seeing with Beautiful Intention // In-Person Workshop

Join Chloë Lodge Photography in our Sanctuary space for two hours using the ‘camera you have’. Ideal for phone, DSLR and mirrorless photographers alike.

We will begin with an introduction to photography through the vision and journey of Chlöe Lodge - expert, globally renowned documentary portrait photographer. We will then explore our surroundings elevating light and framing to create a mini story.

There will be hands-on practical shooting and support, feedback and inspiration for beyond the class.

LEVEL // beginner to intermediate

GROUP SIZE // max 10

Book Here

Come along for a relaxed morning of board games—whether you’re brand new or a seasoned player, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We’ll have a mix of modern games to try out, and friendly faces to play with, hosted by a games enthusiast and friend of The Long Table. All games group attendees get 20% off coffees and cakes and pay-as-you-can lunch served from 12:00pm–14:30pm. No need to book – just drop in.

Every Tuesday, the Julian House team will be at the long tables, offering a drop-in space for support around homelessness. Everyone is welcome to come and have a chat with the team.

Our “Sew With Us” series continues into January.

Led by the talented team from Remnant Revolution, these twice-monthly sessions are a wonderful opportunity to get hands-on with sustainable sewing, pick up new skills, and enjoy connecting with others in a friendly, creative space.

Cost: £6 per ticket (materials included)

Book here (Pay-as-you-can tickets available on request)

After the class, we invite you to stay for pay-as-you-can lunch at The Long Table.

Bring along whatever you’re working on — knitting, crochet, sewing, patching up a pair of socks — and join us at The Long Table. It’s a friendly open space for beginners and pros, quiet stitchers and chatterers — everyone’s welcome. Enjoy 20% off coffee and cake for all crafters — because crafting is always better with a warm drink and something sweet.