WHAT'S ON | TETBURY
Events for
Sue Townsend Exhibition - 28th April - 7th May
At the Backyard Gallery 25A Long Street 11.00 am to 5.00 pm (closed Mondays)
Badminton Horse Trials - 3rd May - 7th May
International Horse Trials held on the Badminton estate near Tetbury. Box office opens on 11January. Tel 01454 218375 or go to www.badminton-horse.co.uk for details. CANCELLED DUE TO WATERLOGGING.
Big Spring Tasting @ Vinotopia Wines from 6pm. - 4th May
For more information or to book your ticket ring 01666 502262 or email info@vinotopiawine.co.uk
Tetbury Art Society Exhibition - 5th May - 7th May
Tetbury Art Society are holding their Spring Exhibition in the Market Hall, Tetbury. Open Saturday 5th 10am - 6pm, Sunday 6th 10am - 5pm and Monday 7th 10am - 4pm.
Flower Festival at Beverston - 5th May - 7th May
North Wilts villages flower club are holding a Flower Festival in St Mary's Church, Beverston near Tetbury. Join the choir during their Hymnathon on Saturday 5th 2.30-4pm with teas available in the Old Rectory Garden. Proceeds to "Help for Heroes" and the Church Fabric Fund.
Westonbirt House & Gardens - 6th May - 7th May
Gardens open to the public: 2pm - 5pm. Entry £5 Children under 12 free. Includes a drink & biscuits
More details tel 01666 881373
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 6th May
Harry Jones is a young singer from Tetbury who is self-taught with a great acoustic sound that leaves you wanting to hear more. Raw and edgey, he will play a variety of music with some well known and less well known covers as well as a selection of his own songs. Starts at 8pm. Free entry
Real Ale and Cider Day @ The Priory Inn - 7th May
From midday. The usual great local ale, cider, 30 Mile Food and of course live music at 1pm from:
Folklaw:
Talented duo playing exhilarating music that will get your feet tapping and your mind thinking!
Farrago:
Ian and Ruth have recently returned from 18-months performing and travelling in Australia, New Zealand and India. The duo will play a unique alternative-folk combination of acoustic guitar, melodica and beautiful vocals.
Spring Show - 9th May - 13th May
Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen Spring Show at the Market House 10am - 6pm. Daily Craft demonstrations. Free Entry
Westobirt School Lecture - The Lost Empire of Atlantis - 11th May
In this talk author Gavin Menzies will outline the fascinating reality of Atlantis's epic glory and tragic destruction. Admission Free no advance booking necessary starts at 7.30pm. Optional post lecture supper £15 per head booked in advance Tel: 01666 880333
St Saviour's Folk Night - 12th May
Live music from Nicola Clark and Boldwood. Tickets £6 on the door. St Saviour's, New Church Street, Tetbury @7pm. In aid of roof repairs.
National Garden Scheme - Hodges Barn - 13th May - 14th May
Hodges Barn, Shipton Moyne near Tetbury is a very unusual C15 dovecote converted into a home. Roses, clematis and hydrangeas together with yew hedges, create formality around the house. Mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, water garden and woodland garden to side of house.Wheelchair access to part of garden, dogs on leads allowed. Open 2pm-6pm, Adm £5, Child Free.
National Garden Scheme - Old Rectory - 13th May
The Old Rectory, Avening near Tetbury has a 3 acre garden with sculptures around C17 Cotswold Rectory (not open). Mature woodland, paddock with stream and Japanese bridge. Italianate terrace with steep banks and steps in places, shady planting, mixed borders and wild garden. Limited wheelchair access, dogs on leads allowed, plants for sale and refreshments available. Open 2pm-6pm, Adm £4, Child Free.
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 13th May
Juey is an acoustic country/folk solo artist - a beautifully disctinctive voice and charming style that will leave you wanting more! Playing self-penned songs and old-timey country favourites with her very own unique slant.www.myspace.com/jueymusic Starts at 8pm. Free entry
Market & Craft Stalls - 16th May
In Tetbury Market House. 10am - 4pm.
Summer Concert @ Westonbirt School - 18th May
A Musical Extravaganza not to be missed! The musicians and ensembles of Wesonbirt School come together to celebrate the musical achievements of the year, performing a rich programme of music embracing a variety of musical styles: from classical to jazz, pop to world music, orchestral to choral, solo to ensemble work. 7:30pm, Westonbirt School, Tetbury GL8 8QG. Admission Free. Tel: 01666 880333.
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 20th May
Appleby Kinsey are a quartet of voices, guitar, flute / saxophones and double bass, with a distinctive and natural acoustic sound, rich melodies and luscious harmonies. Starts at 8pm. Free entry
Gala Night with The Dolphins Dramatic Society - 24th May
At The Close Hotel Tetbury. Guests will enjoy a 3 course meal in the restaurant followed by entertainment in the Old Chapel. This year we are adopting a “Music Hall” theme, which will consist of music and singing together with two hilarious melodramas. Nickki Heenan is our musical director.The cost is £22 per person and we would like to encourage people to wear evening dress.Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the bar from 7pm for a 7.30pm start.For further information and tickets please contact Annette Farrow on 01666 502900 or by email: annette_farrow@yahoo.co.uk
Rochentune at Dolphins Hall, Tetbury - 25th May
Rochentune will be performing self-penned and collected jigs and reels, songs and tunes at The Dolphins Hall, New Church Street, Tetbury. Starts at 7.45pm, Tickets £8, under 16 years £5, available from Russells, (dry cleaners) Long Street, Tetbury Tel: 01666 502052
Thai Sculptured Painting Exhibition - 25th May
Held in the Market Hall, Tetbury Thai sculptured paintings speak works of good fortune also sayings of the Buddha. 10am - 4pm, a donation to the Bangkok flood victims will be made on sales.
The Big Jubilee Picnic, Westonbirt School, Tetbury - 26th May
A diamond start to the Jubilee! An evening of live music and dancing at Westonbirt House & Gardens 5.30pm onwards. Tickets £25 family (2 adults, 2 under 18) £10 adult £5 6-18 (under 5's free). Box Office Laura Reid 01666 881333 or for more info thebigjubileepicnic@westonbirt.org.
Jubilee Italian Market & Craft Stalls - 27th May
In and around the Tetbury Market House. 10am - 4pm Italian Market, Market and Craft stalls.
Westonbirt House & Gardens - 27th May - 28th May
Gardens open to the public: 2pm - 5pm. Entry £5 Children under 12 free. Includes a drink & biscuits
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 27th May
Farrago have recently returned from 18-months performing and travelling in Australia, New Zealand and India. The duo will play a unique alternative-folk combination of acoustic guitar, melodica and beautiful vocals. Starts 8pm. Free entry
TETBURY FAVOURITES...
MARKET
Every Wednesday and Saturday in and under the Market House
Thursdays Farm Market and Crafts.
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TOURIST INFORMATION
Visit us for accommodation, events, attractions and ticket sales, both locally and throughout the Cotswolds. You can also book your National Express tickets with us.
Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Summer opening 1st April - 31st October))
Monday to Saturday
(Closed Sun & bank holidays)
33, Church Street, GL8 8JG
01666 503552
TICKETS ON SALE
CANTORES CONCERT SACKBUTTS and CORNETTS
Saturday 30th June at 7.30pm in St Marys' Church Tetbury Tickets £10
WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM CONCERTS 2012
Friday 20th July - The Wanted tickets £27.50 + £3 booking fee
Saturday 21st July - Alfie Boe tickets £35.50 + £3 booking fee
Sunday 22nd July - Steps tickets £36 + £3 booking fee
Gates Open 6pm, Concerts start at 7.30pm
