7th – World Famous Victory Concert Organ
Market Place, Evesham
From 11am Willem and Monique Kelder’s World Famous 118 key Verbeeck travelling Concert Organ. Toffee Apples, Candy Floss, Sweets & kiddies rides.
On Friday Evening at Ashdown Farm (off A46) it will play simultaneous with the smaller 73 key Verbeeck Organ “The Locomotion”.
Enjoy a full concert with video screen whilst playing tunes from classics to modern pop. A wonderful start to the Evesham Vintage Steam Rally (see below)
Contact: Keith Shakespeare (01527) 575003 / 07808 173400
Website: www.shakespearesrally.com
8th – 10th – Evesham Vintage Steam Rally Fun for kids!
Ashdown Farm, Nr Evesham (off A46)
Steam engines - full size and miniature, stationary oil engines, plus market stalls, old time fair, beer tent, refreshments, and much much more
10am daily | Car Parking free | Sat/Sun – Adults £6.00, Seniors £5.00, Child £2.00 and Family of four £12.00 | Contact: Keith Shakespeare (01527) 575003 / 07808 173400
Website: www.shakespearesrally.com
Evesham Vintage Steam Rally - 8th and 10th August 2008
Ashdown Farm, Nr Evesham (off A46)
Steam engines - full size and miniature, Stationary oil engines, plus market stalls, Old time fair, Beer Tent, Refreshments, and much much more
10am daily Car Parking free Sat/Sun – Adults £6.00, Seniors £5.00, Child £2.00 and Family of four £12.00
Contact: Keith Shakespeare (01527) 575003 / 07808 173400 Website: www.shakespearesrally.com
16th – Bishampton Summer Show
Organised by the Village Gardening Club, a traditional village show of flowers, pot plants, fruit, vegetables, home produce and crafts. Refreshments available, free car parking.
2pm – 4:30pm | Adults 50p Children Free | Contact: Pete Chamberlaine/ Jennifer Baldwin (01386) 462210
Email: da.baldwin@talktalk.net
16th & 17th – Vale of Evesham Sheepdog Trials
Froghall Farm, Upton Snodsbury
One of Englands premier and longest running sheepdog trials. See some of the best English and Welsh handlers and their dogs in action, many of whom have appeared on “One man and his Dog”
Sat 16th – 3pm until 7pm Sun 17th – 8am – 7pm | Adults £3 | Contact: Alan Saunders (01386) 830292
Email: pauline@saunders04.freeserve.co.uk
16th & 17th – Pershore Jazz Festival
Pershore College Campus
Ample free parking, full restaurant and bar facilities, camping, caravanning and limited B&B if required make this a perfect venue to enjoy two days of quality entertainment. Jazz for all tastes and ages will be provided in three locations by top musicians from the UK and beyond. Enjoy the music, take a stroll round the delightful grounds and perhaps buy a souvenir from the shop and plant centre.
12noon | Admission £15: Pre-booked tickets £12. | Contact: Peter Farrall (01386) 554235
Email: peterfarrall@uwclub.net | Website: www.pershorejazz.org.uk
Pershore Jazz Festival - 16th & 17th August 2008
Pershore College Campus. Ample free parking, full restaurant and bar facilities, camping, caravanning and limited B&B if required make this a perfect venue to enjoy two days of quality entertainment.
Jazz for all tastes and ages will be provided in three locations by top musicians from the UK and beyond. Enjoy the music, take a stroll round the delightful grounds and perhaps buy a souvenir from the shop and plant centre.
12noon | Admission £15: Pre-booked tickets £12 | Contact: Peter Farrall (01386) 554235
Email: peterfarrall@uwclub.net | Website: www.pershorejazz.org.uk
Evesham Angling Festival Week - 16th to 25th August
Britains' premier fishing championships with full festival village (23rd - 25th) Featuring great bargains on fishing gear, tents, clothing and footwear.
Sat 16th - "Shakespeare" Junior and Intermediate Championships
Sun 17th - "Shakespeare" Ladies Championship with the UK ' s top lady anglers
Weds 20th - "Match Fishing" and "Shakespeare" Veterans Championship
Sat 23rd - "Shakespeare" Individual Championship " The Best take on the Best
Sun 24th "Wychavon" Individual Championship, where the cream of our local anglers take on Britains' best
Mon 25th - "Match Fishing" Team Championship - 14 teams compete for this prestigious title including UK Ladies
Bus link to Pershore Plum Festival on Bank Holiday Monday (25th)
Contact: Lew Hammond (01386) 565518
Email:lewis.hammond@wychavon.gov.uk | Website: www.worcestershires-heritage-garden.org
17th – Evesham Sea Cadet Fete and Fun Day Fun for kids!
Hampton Ferry, Evesham,
Join the fun by the river! Skittles, tombola, throw the sponge (full of water) and many other stalls. Loads of fun for the young and not so young.
Noon – 4:00pm | Contact: Roger Brotherton 07756 779945
Email: glencodians@aol.co.uk
23rd – Great Comberton Flower Show Fun for kids!
A traditional flower and produce show in this beautiful village on the slopes of Bredon Hill. Flowers, produce and craft displays, teas, bar, classic cars, games, stalls, free parking.
2pm – 5:30pm | Contact: Stevie Rennie (01386) 710009
Website: www.theflowershow.org.uk
Sunday 24th & Bank Holiday Monday 25th August
Market Place, Evesham. French Fine Foods Market
25th – Bretforton Silver Band Fete Fun for Kids!
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton (NT)
Traditional Summer Bank Holiday event in support and celebration of the one and only village silver band in Worcestershire
Contact: Nigel Smith (01386) 831173
Email: Nigel@thefleeceinn.co.uk | Website: www.thefleeceinn.co.uk
25th – Pershore Plum Festival and Farmers Market Fun for Kids!
In and around Pershore
Enjoy a “fruity day out” for all the familly celebrating the fruit for which Pershore is internationally renowned. Opened by local gardening expert “Reg Moule” . Popular events include Plum exhibition, Gardeners question time, farmers market, boat trips, art and crafts exhibition, brass band, Vintage and Classic cars, Teddy Bear Parachute Jump and many other attractions.
Park and Ride available. Bus link to Evesham Angling Festival.
10am – 4pm | Contact: Pershore Visitor Information Centre (01386) 561561
Email: tourism@pershore-tc.gov.uk | Website: www.visitpershore.co.uk / www.pershoreplumfestival.org
28th – Oddsocks Productions perform Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton (NT)
We are proud to present this nationally acclaimed theatre company as they bring “Much Ado…” to life in our orchard in their unique and inimitable style. Join us for a feast of fun, bathed in summer evening sunshine. Book your pre-show dinner or order a picnic hamper from us. Perhaps even chose to sip champagne on ice…
Telephone Nigel or Jenny for further details or to pre-order your tickets and refreshments.
Contact: Nigel Smith (01386) 831173
Email: nigel@thefleeceinn.co.uk | Website: www.oddsocks.co.uk
Vintage and Classic Car Meet
21st May – 17th September
3rd Wednesday of every month
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton (NT)
Owners and enthusiasts alike welcome to view and wax lyrical over these metal beauties as the sun sets over our orchard.
6.30pm Contact: Nigel Smith (01386) 831173
Email: nigel@thefleeceinn.co.uk
Website: www.thefleeceinn.co.uk