WHAT'S ON | TETBURY
Events for
Smike, The Musical - 1st March - 3rd March
By Dolphins Dramatic Society Youth Group. Evening performances 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm at Dolphins Hall, New Church Streeet, Tetbury. Tickets £9 adults, £5 concs. Available from Russells Dry Cleaners, 16 Long Street, tel 01666 502052.
History of Tetbury - Australian Flying Corps - 1st March
A talk on the 1st wing training of the Australian Flying Corps in the Tetbury area 1918-19 by Barry Barnes. Held at Christchurch, The Chipping, Tetbury at 7.30pm , guests welcome.
Market & Craft Stalls - 3rd March
In Tetbury Market Hall. 10am - 4pm
Quiz Evening for Tetbury Hospital - 3rd March
The Friends of Tetbury Hospital are holding a Quiz Evening with a Fish and Chip Supper. 7.00pm for 7.30pm start at The United Services Club Tetbury. Tickets are £10 per person and can be purchased at the hospital reception desk.
Duke of Beaufort's Hunt - Point to Point - 3rd March
Held at Didmarton, first race starts at 12.30pm(pony racing 11.30am). Country-wear trade stands and refreshments available. £10 entry to racecourse, parking on site (chargeable).
Nailsworth Tea Time Concerts - Bristol Ensemble - 4th March
Bristol Ensemble will perform at Christ Church, Newmarket Road, Nailsworth, Shostakovich's Piano Trio No. 2 and Mendelssohn's Piano Trio in D minor at 3pm. Tea and cakes will be served at 4pm after the Concert in aid of a Church charity. Tickets £9 (in advance) or £25 for all three concerts, under 18's £1 per concert, available from Tetbury Tourist Information, tel: 01666 503552.
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 4th March
Peter Crawford is an acoustic country/folk/rock singer-songwriter from Cornwall delivering original songs and well-selected covers to showcase his powerful vocal range and style. He has always attempted to bring a plethora of reaction from his audiences from the foot-stomping 'Hey Lucie' to the atmospheric 'Songbook' always leaving the crowd knowing they've witnessed a musician enjoying his craft. Don't miss the opportunity to see one of the South West's emerging talents. www.peter-crawford.com. Starts at 8pm - free entry.
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 11th March
Farrago have recently returned from 18 months' performing and travelling in Australia, New Zealand and India. The duo play a unique alternative-folk combination of acoustic guitar, melodica and beautiful vocals. They write and perform songs of adventure; of love sought and lost; and of the only thing that is certain - the unexpected. www.farragoband.com. Starts at 8pm - free entry.
Tetbury WI - Three decades of Highgrove Gardens - 12th March
Tetbury Evening WI are holding an open meeting, all welcome. The speaker is Debs Goodenough head gardener at Highgrove. Tickets £8 including refreshments. Commencing at 7.30pm in The Dolphins Hall, Tetbury. Enquiries tel: 01666 502207
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 18th March
Steve Degutis - great performance from this local singer-songwriter. His guitar accompanies a journey through a wealth of self-penned songs with an eclectic style to suit all tastes influenced by soul, rock, jazz and blue. www.myspace.com/stevedegutis. Starts @ 8pm - free entry.
National Garden Scheme - Abbey House Gardens - 18th March
Abbey House Gardens in Malmesbury beside Malmesbury Abbey and straddling the river Avon.This spectacular 5-acre garden has 70,000 tulips blooming from March to May. Limited wheelchair access, plants for sale, refreshments available. Open 11.00am-5.30pm, Adm £9, child £4. Enquiries tel: 01666 827650.
Gatcombe Spring Horse Trials - 24th March - 25th March
Held at Gatcombe Park near Minchinhampton, the Spring Horse Trials are held on a different course to the Festival of Eventing in July 2012. Car and occupants £6 plus programme £10. www.gatcombe-events.co.uk
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 25th March
Blind River Scare is a vehicle for the original Americana, folk, country-tinged songs of Newport, South Wales, based singer-songwriter Tim Manning. Starts at 8pm - free entry.
Wine Tasting Evening - Pinot Noir from around the World - 30th March
7pm at The Wine Barn, Church Farm, Long Newnton, Tetbury, GL8 8RS. To book ring 01666 502262 or email info@vinotopiawine.co.uk. For more information visit www.vinotopiawine.co.uk/taste.php.
Table Top Sale at The Priory Nursing Home, Tetbury - 31st March
10am - 12 noon. There will be an Easter Egg raffle. If anyone has things they want to sell and would like to reserve a table please ring 01666 502332.
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
