Scrumpy & Western

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Scrumpy & Western Gig Archive 2011
containing gigs for The Wurzels, Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band, The Mangledwurzels, The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra, The New Forest Plonkers, The Cornish Wurzells, The Cutlers of Cornwall, Twurzel, Somerset Paddies, Surfin' Turnips, Corky, The Boot Hill All Stars, Jethro and Bill Bailey

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February 2011

Wednesday 2nd February 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Parc Vro, Mawgan, Cornwall TR12 6AY

Thursday 3rd February 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne, Dorset (01202 88556)
• Twurzel (2pm) at Harbour House, Penberthy Road, Portreath, Cornwall TR16 4LW

Friday 4th February 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band (Ball Barber & Bilk) at Town Hall, Birmingham (0121 780 3333) 3B's Concert with Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball with their bands.
• Jethro at Shanklin Theatre, Shanklin (01983 868000)

Saturday 5th February 2011

• The Cornish Wurzells at Western Inn, St Austell, Cornwall
• Combyne Arvester (8pm) at The Red Admiral, 43 Alexandra Parade, Weston Super Mare, Somerset BS23 1QZ
• Somerset Paddies (8.30pm) at Clevedon RFC, Clevedon, North Somerset
• Twurzel (8.30pm) at Boslowick Inn, Prislow Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4PZ
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Ship, High Street West, Dorchester, Dorset
• Jethro at Shanklin Theatre, Shanklin (01983 868000)

Sunday 6th February 2011

• Jethro at Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth (0844 576 3000)

Monday 7th February 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Bonaer, 17 Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4NG

Thursday 10th February 2011

• The Wurzels at Bar BSB Waterside, Canons Road, Bristol BS1 5U. Gig cancelled!
• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at The Stables, Wavendon (01908 280800)

Friday 11th February 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 5th Bath Cider Festival at Bath Pavilion, North Parade, Bath BA2 4EU (01225 330304) Tickets on sale now - £7.00 in advance from the Pavilion Box Office shop (tel 01225 330304); £8.00 on the door. Over 100 ciders and perries including award-winning ciders from Ben Crossman's, Rich's, Thatchers, Broadoak and Heck's (Somerset), Gwatkin (Herefordshire), Gwynt Y Ddraig (Wales), and Mr. Whiteheads (Hampshire) - as well as hog roast rolls and cheese platters, and a range of soft drinks for the drivers.

Saturday 12th February 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (11.30am) at 5th Bath Cider Festival at Bath Pavilion, North Parade, Bath BA2 4EU (01225 330304) Tickets on sale now - £7.00 in advance from the Pavilion Box Office shop (tel 01225 330304); £8.00 on the door. Over 100 ciders and perries including award-winning ciders from Ben Crossman's, Rich's, Thatchers, Broadoak and Heck's (Somerset), Gwatkin (Herefordshire), Gwynt Y Ddraig (Wales), and Mr. Whiteheads (Hampshire) - as well as hog roast rolls and cheese platters, and a range of soft drinks for the drivers.
• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 5th Bath Cider Festival at Bath Pavilion, North Parade, Bath BA2 4EU (01225 330304) Tickets on sale now - £7.00 in advance from the Pavilion Box Office shop (tel 01225 330304); £8.00 on the door. Over 100 ciders and perries including award-winning ciders from Ben Crossman's, Rich's, Thatchers, Broadoak and Heck's (Somerset), Gwatkin (Herefordshire), Gwynt Y Ddraig (Wales), and Mr. Whiteheads (Hampshire) - as well as hog roast rolls and cheese platters, and a range of soft drinks for the drivers.
• The Cornish Wurzells at Eden Project, Cornwall
• Jethro at Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone (0844 847 1776)

Sunday 13th February 2011

• Jethro at Beck Theatre, Hayes (020 8561 8371)

Monday 14th February 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Little Trefewha, Praze Road, Praze, Cornwall TR14 0JZ
• Jethro at Tunbridge Wells Assembly Halls, Tunbridge Wells (01892 530613)

Tuesday 15th February 2011

• Jethro at The Hexagon, Reading, Berkshire (0118 960 6060)

• The Yetties (7.30pm) at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, Dorset (01258 475137)
• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16

Friday 1th February 2011

• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at Queen's Theatre, Billet Lane, Hornchurch, Havering, London RM11 1QT (01708 443333)

Saturday 19th February 2011

• The Yetties (7.30pm) at Folk South West Fundraiser at Leigh Village Hall, Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset DT9. Tickets £8 (£6) from Folk South West on 01935 873370.
• The Mangledwurzels at The Bells Hotel and Country Club, Coleford, Gloucestershire GL16 8BE (01594 832 583) Cancelled by promoter!
• Combyne Arvester (7pm) at The Raglan Arms, 42 Upper Church Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset BS23 2DX

Sunday 20th February 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Fairfield Halls, Croydon (020 8688 9291) 3B's Concert with Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball with their bands.

Wednesday 23rd February 2011

• Surfin' Turnips (8.30pm) at The Croft, Bristol

Friday 25th to Sunday 27th February 2011

• The Yetties at Halsway Manor, Crowcombe, Somerset. There are a few extra tickets available for the Saturday night concert. If you are interested ring the Manor on 01984 618274.

Friday 25th February 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 3B's Concert with Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball with their bands.
• Combyne Arvester (8pm) at The Crossways Inn, Withy Road, West Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 3RA

Sunday 27th February 2011

• The Skimmity Hitchers at The Victoria Hotel, Maud Road, Dorchester, Dorset (01305 262808) Free entry.

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March 2011

Wednesday 2nd March 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Parc Vro, Mawgan, Cornwall TR12 6AY

Thursday 3rd March 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Harbour House, Penberthy Road, Portreath, Cornwall TR16 4LW

Friday 4th March 2011

• Jethro at Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich (01603 630000)

Saturday 5th March 2011

• The Yetties (3pm) at Tea Dance & Concert at Methodist Church Hall, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10. Contact Janet Wood, 5 Lyneham Close, Hinckley, Leics., LE10 0XY; tel. 01455 613889.
• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at The Pilot, 56 Blenheim Park, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 6TA (01225 790599) Free entry.
• The Cornish Wurzells at Scoriton, Devon
• Combyne Arvester (8pm) at The Criterion, 45 Upper Church Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset BS23 2DY
• Twurzel (9pm) at Robartes Arms, Robartes Terrace, Redruth, Cornwall TR16 4RX
• Jethro at Norwich Theatre Royal, Norwich (01603 630000)

Sunday 6th March 2011

• The Wurzels at Malvern Showgound, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW (01959 541444)
• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at South Hill Park Centre, Bracknell
• Jethro at The Queens Theatre, Barnstaple (01271 324242)

Monday 7th March 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Bonaer, 17 Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4NG

Thursday 10th March 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Assembly Rooms, Ludlow, Shropshire

Friday 11th March

• Combyne Arvester (7pm) at The Unicorn, Camden

Saturday 12th March 2011

• The Yetties (3pm) at Willand Village Hall, Willand, Devon. Contact Brian Thomas, Higher Brithayes Farm, Silverton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 4BY; tel. 01884 855267.

Monday 14th March 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Little Trefewha, Praze Road, Praze, Cornwall TR14 0JZ

• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16

Thursday 17th March 2011

• Somerset Paddies (8.30pm) at The White Hart, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3EZ
• The Shenanigans Banned (8pm) at St Patricks Night Gig at Sam Webbs, Douglas, Isle Of Man

Friday 18th March 2011

• The Yetties at The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne, Dorset (01202 849103)
• Combyne Arvester (9pm) at The Rope Walk, Bedminster
• The Shenanigans Banned (8pm) at St Patricks Night Gig at The Whitestone, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man

• The Yetties (8pm) at Antrobus House, Amesbury, Wiltshire SP4 Contact Mrs. G. Warren, 87 Countess Road, Amesbury, Wilts., SP4 7A; tel. 01980 622000.
• Combyne Arvester (8pm) at The Bath Arms, Cheddar
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Masonic Lodge, Nailsea, North Somerset
• Twurzel (6.30pm) at Luxulyan Village Hall, St Cyriac, Luxulyan, Cornwall PL30 5QA

Thursday 10th March 2011

• Jethro at Central Theatre, Chatham (01634 338338)

Friday 11th March 2011

• Jethro at St David's Hall, Cardiff (029 2087 8444)

Saturday 12th March 2011

• Jethro at The Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe (01394 282 126)

Sunday 13th March 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Hull Truck Theatre, 50 Ferensway, Hull HU2 8LB
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Seven Stars, Thomas Lane, Redcliffe, Bristol Free entry.
• Jethro at Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham (0844 847 2294)

Friday 18th March 2011

• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Greyhound, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZ Free entry.

Saturday 19th March 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Gunard Pines, Gunard, Cowes, Isle Of Wight. Box Office: 01983 866039 or contact Harry Darby on 01983 867274.

Tuesday 22nd March 2011

• Jethro at Ferneham Hall, Fareham (01329 231942)

Wednesday 23rd March 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (6pm) at Rag Beer & Cider Festival at Legends Bar at Hartpury College, Hartpury, Gloucester GL19 3BE. Students and guests only!
• Jethro at Grove Theatre, Dunstable (01582 602080)

Thursday 24th March 2011

• Jethro at The Playhouse, Whitley Bay (0844 277 2771)

Friday 25th March 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at The Canal Inn, Wrantage, Taunton, Somerset TA3 6DF (01823 480210) Free entry.
• The Cornish Wurzells at Railway Inn, Illogan Highway, Cornwall
• Jethro at The Blake Theatre, Monmouth (01600 719401)

• The Yetties (8pm) at Upton Community Centre, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 Contact Simon Thomson, 11 Ballam Close, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5QU; tel. 01202 621574 (evenings).
• Corky at Lamb Inn, Devizes, Wiltshire

• The Yetties (3pm) at The RAFA Club, Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis Contact David Batcock on 01243 823007.
• The Yetties (8pm) at The RAFA Club, Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis Contact David Batcock on 01243 823007.

Monday 28th March 2011

• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at The Junction Inn, Halswell Junction, Devon

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April 2011

Friday 1st April 2011

• The Yetties (7.30pm) at Weymouth Bay Methodist Church, Weymouth, Dorset Contact Pete Philp on 01305 812637.
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport, Dorset. Free entry.

Saturday 2nd April 2011

• The Yetties (7.30pm) at Mowlem Theatre, Swanage, Dorset (01929 422239)
• Corky at The Pilot Inn, Bowerhill, Melksham, Wiltshire

Sunday 3rd April 2011

• Somerset Paddies (6pm) at Gloucester Arms, Horfield, Bristol
• Jethro at Churchill Theatre, Bromley (08448 717 620)

Monday 4th April 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Bonaer, 17 Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4NG

Wednesday 6th April 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Parc Vro, Mawgan, Cornwall TR12 6AY
• Corky at 4014 Night at Volunteer Inn, Great Somerford, Wiltshire

Thursday 7th April 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Harbour House, Penberthy Road, Portreath, Cornwall TR16 4LW

Friday 8th to Sunday 10th April 2011

• The Yetties Final Fling Retirement Weekend at Sherborne, Dorset The Ceilidh on the Friday night and the Concert on the Saturday have long been sold out but there are still a few left for the Sunday afternoon farewell, chat, cup of tea, bun and auction of Yetties memorabilia etc.

Saturday 9th April 2011

• The Wurzels (1pm) at Croft Farm Waterpark, Bredons Hardwick, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 7EE (01684 772321)
• The Mangledwurzels (2pm) at West County Derby (Bath vs Exeter) at Bath Rugby, The Recreation Ground, Spring Gardens, Bath, Somerset BA2 4HY The Bath vs Newcastle Falcons match is the finale of the Premiership season. For those of you lucky enough to get a ticket, there will be added West Country flavour with The Mangledwurzels will be serving up their own brand of Wurzels-flavoured, cider-fuelled Scrumpy & Western entertainment playing a full show after the game has finished. In addition there will be cider tasting courtesy of Blackthorn cider, and various other local produce for you to sample. Check the Bath Rugby website for further details on ticket availability.
• Combyne Arvester (8pm) at The Waverley, 69 Severn Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset BS23 1DR
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Shield & Dagger, East Dundry Road, Whitchurch, Bristol, Bristol, BS14 0LN

Sunday 10th April 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at High Rocks, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
• Jethro at Theatre Royal, Bath (01225 448844)

Monday 11th April 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Little Trefewha, Praze Road, Praze, Cornwall TR14 0JZ
• Jethro at Princes Hall, Aldershot (01252 329155)

Tuesday 12th April 2011

• The Wurzels (5.30pm) at Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset TA3 7BL (01823 337172)

Wednesday 13th April 2011

• Jethro at Palace Theatre, Mansfield (01623 633133)

Thursday 14th April 2011

• The Wurzels at Bristol Zoo, Clifton, Bristol (01179 747 300) A West Country-themed celebrity launch party for the inductees onto the Bristol Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame forms part of celebrations to mark Bristol Zoo’s 175th birthday this year.
• Jethro at Athena, Leicester (0844 847 2474)

Friday 15th April 2011

• The Wurzels and Microlight (7pm) at Charity Gig at Westlands Leisure Complex, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2DD (01823 337172) All proceeds go to the Flying Colours charity (Yeovil Hospital Women's Ward). Tickets: £12.50 Advance / £15.00 OTD (16's & Over). Tickets can be purchased direct from Westlands Leisure Complex. Doors open 7.00pm; gig starts 8.00pm.
• Twurzel (2pm) at The Oxnam Room, St. Newlyn East, Cornwall TR
• Jethro at The Leatherhead Theatre, Leatherhead (01372 365141)

• Somerset Paddies (afternoon) at Portbury Cider Fest at Portbury Village Hall, Portbury
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Nailsea RFC, Nailsea, North Somerset
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at Borough Arms, 36 High East Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1HN

• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16

Thursday 21st April 2011

• The Wurzels and Surfin' Turnips (8pm) at The Palace, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3PF (01278 434507)
• The Mangledwurzels (noon) at 'Somerset Day' Race Meeting at Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 8BJ (01963 32344 enq / 0844 579 3014 tickets) A special weekday race meeting with a full race card, and live entertainment from the Mangledwurzels. Gates open at noon; first race: 2.20pm; The Mangledwurzels will be performing after the final race. See the Wincanton Racecourse website for further details.

Friday 22nd April 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (3pm) at St Margaret's Hospice Fundraiser at The Arrow, The Forum, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 3TL (01935 476972)
• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at St. George's Day Cider Special at The Bell Hotel, 2 High Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5AN (01749 345393) Free entry.

Saturday 23rd April 2011

• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at The Oak Inn, Martins Hill Lane, Burton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7NW
• The Cornish Wurzells at Green Room, Redruth, Cornwall
• Combyne Arvester (1:30pm) at The Raglan Arms, 42 Upper Church Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset BS23 2DX
• Combyne Arvester (8pm) at The Red Admiral, 43 Alexandra Parade, Weston Super Mare, Somerset BS23 1QZ
• Twurzel (8.30pm) at Boslowick Inn, Prislow Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4PZ
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at Ring O'Bells, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AH Free entry.

Sunday 24th April 2011

• The Wurzels and Surfin' Turnips (7pm) at Metropolis, 135-137 Cheltenham Road, Bristol BS6 5RR (0117 909 6655) Tickets £16 advance booking strongly recommended! The venue will be hosting their very own Cider Festival in the terraced Beer Garden, with the best local ciders they can find. Weather permitting, they will also be running a BBQ. Gig Cancelled!
• The Mangledwurzels (4pm) at The Pall Tavern, Silver Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1HW (01935 476521) Free entry.
• Combyne Arvester (3pm) at 49 Club, Baker Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 3AE
• Twurzel (8pm) at Namparra Holiday Park, Kuggar, Cornwall TR12 7LY
• The Skimmity Hitchers (4pm) at The Portland Arms, Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset DT5 1LZ Free entry.

Wednesday 27th April 2011

• Bonny Sartin (The Yetties) (7.30pm) at The Chapel in the Garden, East Street, Bridport, Dorset. A Banks of Newfoundland talk by Bonny to raise money for Bridport Museum. Tickets £8 or £10 on the door from The Coach House, Gundry Lane, 01308 458703 or Bridport Museum, South Street (01308 425707).

Thursday 28th April 2011

• The Wurzels and Corky at 2nd Annual Real Ale and Cider Festival at The Sun Inn, Lydiard Millicent, Wiltshire (01395 514129) The Bank Holiday weekend long festival will feature over 30 ales and ciders sourced both locally and from across the country. The Wurzels will open the festival on the Thursday night. Those who attend will be granted temporary membership of The Sun Inn's 'Real Ale Tasting Society' R.A.T.S. and enjoy festival ales and ciders at just £2 a pint. The limited tickets are expected to sell fast. The gates will open at 4pm with supporting bands from 6pm. Gig Cancelled!
• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Millfield Theatre, Edmonton, London

Friday 29th April 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (1pm) at The Royal Wedding Village Day at Sherston Village Green, High Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0LH
• The Cornish Wurzells at Trewellard Hotel, Trewellard, nr Pendeen, Cornwall
• Combyne Arvester (3pm) at The Crown Inn, 10 Church Road, East Huntspill, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 3PG
• The Skimmity Hitchers, Thomas and The Mock Ups and DJ Dapper Dan (7pm) at Yeovil TUC, Unity Hall, Central Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1JL Tickets £6 in advance; £8 on the night. Tickets from the Bar or contact Viv Willis 07855 320041 or vivianvjw@aol.com.
• Somerset Paddies at Ring O' Bells, Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath, Bristol, Gloucestershire BS36 2TG

Saturday 30th April 2011

• The Wurzels at The Anchor Inn, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth EX10 8LP (01395 514129)
• The Mangledwurzels and Tim Pitman (noon) at Royal Wedding Celebrations Concert & Fair at The Royal Hotel, 1 South Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1JP (01934 423100)
• The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at Cider & Cheese Festival at The Rock Hotel, 41 Abbotsbury Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 0AQ (01305 784563)
• The Cornish Wurzells at Saltash Fairday, Saltash, Cornwall
• Combyne Arvester (4pm) at The Britannia Inn, 118 High Street, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 1HP

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May 2011

Sunday 1st May 2011

• The Wurzels at Queen's Hall, 75 Queens Road, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 5LA (024 7634 7402) Tickets on sale now £20.00.
• The Mangledwurzels (3pm) at The Market House Inn, 21-23 High Street, Cullompton, Devon EX15 1AB (01884 32339)
• Combyne Arvester (3pm) at Bonds Wine Bar, 18 Walliscote Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 1UG
• Twurzel (8pm) at Namparra Holiday Park, Kuggar, Cornwall TR12 7LY

Monday 2nd May 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Bonaer, 17 Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4NG

Wednesday 4th May 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Parc Vro, Mawgan, Cornwall TR12 6AY

Thursday 5th May 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Harbour House, Penberthy Road, Portreath, Cornwall TR16 4LW

Friday 6th May 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at RED Bar at UWE Students Union, F Block, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY. Students and guests only!

Saturday 7th May 2011

• Jethro at The Civic Hall, Bedworth (024 7637 6707)

Sunday 8th May 2011

• Jethro at Theatre Royal, Lincoln (01522 519999)

Monday 9th May 2011

• Jethro at The Lyceum Theatre, Crewe (01270 537 333)

Monday 11th May 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Little Trefewha, Praze Road, Praze, Cornwall TR14 0JZ

Tuesday 13th May 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at St. George’s Church, Beckenham, Kent. Back2Back with kenny Ball with his band.

Saturday 14th May 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (3pm) at School May Fair at Crudwell CE Primary School, Crudwell, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9ER. Details to follow.

Sunday 15th May 2011

• Twurzel (8pm) at Namparra Holiday Park, Kuggar, Cornwall TR12 7LY

• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16

Friday 20th May 2011

• The Wurzels and The Skimmity Hitchers at Wimbourne Town Football Club, Cuthbury, Cowgrove Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4EL (01202 884821) Tickets £15.00, Ciders and real ales available, plus hog roast and BBQ.
• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool (0151 709 3789) 3B's Concert with Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball with their bands.
• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at Tribute Night & Dinner at The Gables Hotel, Bristol Road, Falfield, Gloucestershire GL12 8DL (01454 260502) Tribute night and dinner. Tickets are priced at £16.00 per person, including a hog roast, desserts and coffee. Guest ciders will be available! Tickets available now; to book please call the hotel on 01454 260502 or email conferenceandevets@thegablesbristol.co.uk. Doors open 7.30pm for meal at 8pm; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 9.30pm.

Saturday 21st May 2011

• The Wurzels (7pm) at Thatchers Cider Festival at The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset (01934 620238) Tickets on sale now priced at £7.50 in the retail shop and £8.50 online (inc. postage). Doors will open at 7pm.
• The New Forest Plonkers at (7.30pm) at Mayor Making Day at Salisbury Guildhall, Salisbury, Wiltshire.
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at The Swan Inn, Conham Hill, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3AP (0117 967 3947)
• Jethro at Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar (01707 645 005)

Sunday 22nd May 2011

• The Wurzels at Sub 49, Unit R4, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3TW Tickets £12.50, Over 14s only.
• The Mangledwurzels (8.30pm) at Salisbury Live (part of the Salisbury International Arts Festival) at The Cathedral Hotel, 7-9 Milford Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2AJ (01722 343700) The Salisbury International Arts Festival returns in 2011 with a packed programme of theatre, dance, circus, film, music and spoken word in locations around the historic city. Salisbury Live (sponsored by Ringwood Brewery) showcases hundreds of musicians to thousands of onlookers at pubs and other small venues across Salisbury. The Mangledwurzels will be a part of Salisbury Live playing at the The Cathedral Hotel on Sunday 22nd May. The band will be on stage from 8.30pm bringing their brand of Somerset culture (mostly 'agricuture') to the event. Free entry, great music, great vibe.
• Jethro at Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury (01743 281281)

Monday 23rd May 2011

• Jethro at Towngate Theatre, Basildon (01268 465465)

Tuesday 24th May 2011

• Jethro at The Hawth Theatre, Crawley (01293 553636)

Thursday 26th May 2011

• The Wurzels, Surfin' Turnips and Dub Liberators (7pm) at Metropolis, 135-137 Cheltenham Road, Bristol BS6 5RR (0117 909 6655) Rearranged gig. Tickets £16 advance booking strongly recommended! The venue will be hosting their very own Cider Festival in the terraced Beer Garden, with the best local ciders they can find. Weather permitting, they will also be running a BBQ.

Friday 27th to Sunday 29th May 2011

• The Mangledwurzels, The Stopcocks, Tex Braithwaire & The Biryani Brothers The Treasury, Rainy & the Dust, The Ceili Band, Sara Evans Bath Blues Brothers, The Paper Aeroplanes, Jim Rowe, Dave Wright and Greg Cordez Jazz Trio at The Swan Music Festival at The Swan Inn, Rowberrow, Winscombe, Somerset BS25 1QL (01934 852371) A Bank Holiday weekend of live music. Normal pub opening times; free entry. There will be a hog roast and BBQ outside alongside an outside bar serving lots of real ales and local scrumpy ciders. Friday night is '60s country and western night' with The Stopcocks and Tex Braithwaire & The Biryani Brothers; music starts at 7pm 'til 10.30pm. Saturday is 'Indie Pop Day' with The Treasury, The Mangledwurzels, Rainy & the Dust, The Ceili Band, Sara Evans; music starts at noon 'til 10.30pm; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 6.30pm. Sunday is 'Big Chill Day' with the Bath Blues Brothers, The Paper Aeroplanes, Jim Rowe, Dave Wright and the Greg Cordez Jazz Trio; music starts at noon 'til 10pm.

Friday 27th May 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, Somerset. 3B's Concert with Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball with their bands.
• The Mangledwurzels (8.30pm) at Bridgwater College Summer Ball at The Cannington Walled Gardens, Bridgwater College Cannington Centre for Land-Based Studies, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 2HA. Ticket only event!
• The Cornish Wurzells at Godolphin Arms, Marazion, Cornwall
• Somerset Paddies (8pm) at The Wackum Inn, 533 Whitehall Road, Whitehall, Bristol BS5 7DA

Saturday 28th May 2011

• The Wurzels at New Luckhurst Farm, Bethersden Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8QT (01929 472327)
• The Cornish Wurzells at Penzance British Legion, Penzance, Cornwall
• Combyne Arvester (8pm) at Charity Cider Festival at The Waverley, 69 Severn Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset BS23 1DR Throughout the weekend there will be various fund-raising opportunities, with proceeds being split between the RNLI and other North Somerset charities. Entertainment will be provided by bands from around the area, including Combyne Arvester, and there will be a barbecue (weather permitting). For more details call 07810 198332.
• Somerset Paddies at 2nd Glastonbury Beer Festival at Tor Rugby Club, Lowerside Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9BH (01458 832 236). The Paddies will be on stage during the afternoon.

Sunday 29th May 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (8.30pm) at The Wheatpieces, 2 Clifford Avenue, Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 7RW (01684 274420) Free entry
• Combyne Arvester (8pm) at The Raglan Arms, 42 Upper Church Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset BS23 2DX
• Twurzel (8pm) at Namparra Holiday Park, Kuggar, Cornwall TR12 7LY

Monday 30th May 2011

• The Mangledwurzels at Bucklegrove Caravan Park, Rodney Stoke, Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3UZ (01749 870261) Residents and guests only.
• The New Forest Plonkers at Sherborne Castle Country Fair, Sherborne
• Somerset Paddies (4pm) at The Ole Kings Head, Worle, Weston-super-Mare

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June 2011

Wednesday 1st to Saturday 4th June 2011

• The Wurzels, The Mangledwurzels at Royal Bath and West Show at The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN (01749 822200) A great day out in Somerset for families, friends and rural enthusiasts. The Wurzels are playing on the usual Wednesday afternoon slot. The Mangledwurzels have been booked to play two 40 minute slots on the Village Green on the Thursday; times to be confirmed.As well as music, you can expect art exhibitions, rural crafts and local produce to a miniature railway, falconry displays and terrier racing - there's more happening than you think at the country's premier agricultural show. Advanced Tickets on sale now - Adults: £17, Family One: £20 (Admits up to one adult and two children under 16), Family Two: £40 (Admits up to two adults and four children under 16), Children under 5 years: Free. Ticketline: 01749 822222 or buy online. On-The-Gate prices - Adults: £20, Children (5 -15 years): £6, Children under 5 years: Free.

Wednesday 1st June 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Parc Vro, Mawgan, Cornwall TR12 6AY

Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June 2011

• The Wurzels, Artful Dodger, Fugative, UK Pink Floyd Experience, Guns2Roses and others at Airfest 2011 at Chepstow Racecourse, St. Lawrence Road, Chepstow, Monmouthshire NP16 6BE (01291 622260) AirFest 2011 is a four day music festival set in the picturesque town of Chepstow, nestled in the Monmouthshire countryside. Showcasing some of the countries top new musicians, along with some international artists. This year they are helping to raise much needed funds for the charity 'Help For Heroes'. Four Day Ticket £130.00; Two Day Ticket £70.00; Four and Two day tickets are inclusive of camping pitch). Day Ticket (weekend only) £35.00. Children under 12 years of age £10.00 per day. All children MUST be accompanied by an adult. Note: This event is not on The Wurzels official website, but The Wurzels are on the bill according to the event website. Check before buying tickets!

Thursday 2nd June 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich, Norfolk (01603 620917)

Friday 3rd June 2011

• The Wurzels (8pm) at Cheese & Grain, Market Yard, Justice Lane, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE (01373 455420) Tickets £13.50 in advance including booking fee.
• Twurzel (7pm) at The Unicorn, Porthtowan, Cornwall

Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th June 2011

• The Wurzels, The Charlatans, Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy & Norma Waterson AKA The Gift Band, Ian Anderson Plays Jethro Tull, Neville Staple, Jeremy Strong, Korky Pau, Jeremy Strong, Ahab, Delta Maid, Beetroot Kings, Ian Whybrow, Judith Kerr and Cathy Hopkins at Wychwood Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse, Prestbury Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4SH (01993 772580) Wychwood returns to Cheltenham Racecourse 3-5 June 2011 for the 7th Festival. Nominated every year as Best Family Festival in the UK Festival Awards, and close to sell out in 2010, the festival has put a limited number of earlybird tickets on sale for 2011 from 17th September at 9am. Each year Wychwood boasts more than 100 bands over 4 stages, over 100 workshops for all ages, cinema, comedy, kids lit fest, great food and real ales, healing gardens and idyllic camping beneath the Prestbury Hills. The Wurzels are due to play on the Sunday.

Saturday 4th June 2011

• The Cornish Wurzells at Gold Park, Redruth, Cornwall
• Twurzel (9pm) at The New Inn, Park Bottom, Cornwall

Sunday 5th June 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (4pm) at Family Open Day at Yeovil Liberal Club, 94 Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1LT(01935 423037) Bring the family along there will be bouncy castle and toys in the hall for children. Cheap drinks, burgers and chips for sale from kitchen. Free entry, all welcome.
• Somerset Paddies (duo) at Beer Festival at Kingfisher Inn, Colyton, Devon. Afternoon show.

Monday 6th June 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Bonaer, 17 Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4NG

Tuesday 7th June 2011

• Pete Shutler (The Yetties) (8pm) hosts at Music Night at The Weavers Club, Westbury, Dorset. For details ring Pete Shutler on 01935 814667.

Wednesday 8th June 2011

• The Mangledwurzels at Summer Season at The Tavern at Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road, Brean Sands, Somerset TA8 2QY

Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th June 2011

• The Cornish Wurzells at Royal Cornwall Show, Cornwall

Friday 10th to Sunday 12th June 2011

• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at Wimborne Folk Festival 2011, Wimborne, Dorset. Free entry.

Friday 10th June 2011

• The Wurzels at Thistle Hotel, Broad Street, Bristol BS1 2EL (0870 333 9130)
• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at The Butchers Arms, 13 Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1TQ. Free entry.
• Twurzel (7pm) at The Unicorn, Porthtowan, Cornwall

Saturday 11th June 2011

• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra (9am-5pm) at 34th West Dorset Vintage Tractor & Stationary Engine Club Rally, Britt Valley Camping Ground, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset Displays include vintage vehicle parades, ring displays, steam engines, market stalls and more. Bar and refreshments available.
• The New Forest Plonkers (1-4pm) at Whiteparish Fete, Whiteparish
• Twurzel (2pm) at St Day School Field, School Lane, St Day, Cornwall Cornwall TR16

Sunday 12th June 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at The Hexagon, Reading, Berkshire
• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra (9am-5pm) at 34th West Dorset Vintage Tractor & Stationary Engine Club Rally, Britt Valley Camping Ground, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset Displays include vintage vehicle parades, ring displays, steam engines, market stalls and more. Bar and refreshments available.
• Twurzel (8pm) at Namparra Holiday Park, Kuggar, Cornwall TR12 7LY

Monday 13th June 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Little Trefewha, Praze Road, Praze, Cornwall TR14 0JZ

Tuesday 14th June 2011

• Jethro at Mercury Theatre, Colchester (01206 577006)

• The Mangledwurzels at Summer Season at RJ's @ Holiday Resort Unity, Coast Road, Brean Sands, Somerset TA8 2RB (01278 751595) Residents only (free entry).
• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16
• Jethro at Redditch Palace Theatre, Redditch (01527 65203)

Friday 17th June 2011

• The Wurzels at Rye Hill Farm, Rye Hill, Bere Regis, Dorset BH20 7LP. Gates open at 6.30pm. Bar & Hog Roast. Tickets on sale now from Rotary Club of Wareham; from Williams the Bakers of Wool, Car Radio, Dorchester or from Kevin Crocker on 01929 472327.
• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at West County Rugby 7s at Keynsham Rugby Football Club, Crown Field, Bristol Road, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 2BE (0117 987 2520) The West Country 7’s Festival is again being held at Keynsham RFC from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th June 2011. The event will feature over 100 teams in a variety of competitions. Within the festival grounds there will be the usual food and drink outlets, merchandise stalls, entertainment, music, fairground rides, etc. The Mangledwurzels will be performing from 9pm on the Friday evening. £6.00 entry for match and entertainment.
• Twurzel (7pm) at The Unicorn, Porthtowan, Cornwall
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport, Dorset. Free entry.

Saturday 18th June 2011

• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at The Bournemouth & Poole Preservation Club Steam & Vehicle Rally at Canford Park Arena, Magna Road A341, Poole. BH21 3AP
• The Skimmity Hitchers, The Bilge Rats (3pm) at Harry Paye Day at The Bandstand, Poole Quay, Poole

Sunday 19th June 2011

• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at The Bournemouth & Poole Preservation Club Steam & Vehicle Rally at Canford Park Arena, Magna Road A341, Poole. BH21 3AP

Thursday 23rd June 2011

• Jethro at Harlow Playhouse, Harlow (01279 431945)

Friday 24th June 2011

• Jethro at Pavilion Theatre, Worthing (01903 206206)

Saturday 25th June 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at The Old Barn Club, Old Barn Way, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 2NX (01935 410307) Free entry; non-members welcome.
• The Twerzels at Verbeer Manor, Willand, Devon EX15 3ES (01884 35533)
• The Cornish Wurzells at Pheasant Inn, Newlyn East, Cornwall
• Twurzel (8.30pm) at Boslowick Inn, Prislow Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4PZ
• Jethro at Memorial Theatre, Frome (01373 462795)

Sunday 26th June 2011

• The Cornish Wurzells (3pm) at Lugger Hotel, Penzance, Cornwall
• Twurzel (8pm) at Namparra Holiday Park, Kuggar, Cornwall TR12 7LY

Wednesday 29th June 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (7pm) at Summer Season at RJ's @ Holiday Resort Unity, Coast Road, Brean Sands, Somerset TA8 2RB (01278 751595) Residents only (free entry)

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July 2011

Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July 2011

• The Wurzels, The Delays, Mercury, Electric River, 3BF, Iconyx, Decline & Fall, Sumudu, Adam Barnes, Jenna Witts, Et Tu Bruce, Audio Focus, Bohemian Embassy, Nicole Wakeling, Thinking For Tuesday, Bound for Nowhere, Soft Toy Heroes, Maria Byrne and Jay Tamkin Band at South Devon Festival at Fermoys, Totnes Road, Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 5TN. See manor-events.co.uk for further information and tickets.

Friday 1st July 2011

• The Wurzels and Midwest Radio DJ Scott Temple at Charity Night at Leaze Farm, North Street, Haselbury Plucknett, Crewkerne, Somerset TA18 7PL (01460 78926) Gates open 6.30pm. Hog roast and bar. Tickets £12.00 on sale now.
• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Koepenick, Berlin, Germany
• The Mangledwurzels, Bathampton Morris Men and Polish Folk Group (6pm) at Frome Twinning Party at The Bandstand @ Frome Gardens, Victoria Park, Weymouth Road, Frome, Somerset BA11 1HJ. Free entry.
• Somerset Paddies at Claverham Beer & Cider Festival at Claveham Village Hall, Bishops Road, Claverham, North Somerset BS49 4NF. See Claverham Beer & Cider Festival website for tickets and more information.

Saturday 2nd July 2011

• The Wurzels at The Hand Arena, Davis Lane, Clevedon, Somerset BS21 6TG (01275 874856) Cancelled!
• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Littlecote House, Hungerford, Berkshire (01488 682509)
• The New Forest Plonkers (1-5pm) at Beer Festival at Hare & Hounds, Sway, Nr Lymington, Hampshire
• Combyne Arvester (7pm) at Weston Rugby Club, Drove Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 3PA
• Somerset Paddies at Devizes Beer Festival at Devizes Wharf, Devizes, Wiltshire
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Barrel, St. Mary's Street, Bristol BS35 2AB. Free entry.

Sunday 3rd July 2011

• Twurzel (8pm) at Namparra Holiday Park, Kuggar, Cornwall TR12 7LY

Monday 4th July 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Bonaer, 17 Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4NG

Tuesday 5th July 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Epsom Playhouse, Epsom (01372 742555)
• Pete Shutler (The Yetties) (8pm) hosts at Music Night at The Weavers Club, Westbury, Dorset. For details ring Pete Shutler on 01935 814667.
• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16

Wednesday 6th July 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (7pm) at Summer Season at The Tavern at Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road, Brean Sands, Somerset TA8 2QY (01278 751595) Free entry; all ages show. Open to non-residents.
• Twurzel (2pm) at Parc Vro, Mawgan, Cornwall TR12 6AY

Saturday 9th July 2011

• Bonny Sartin (The Yetties) will be compere at Yetminster Fair at Yetminster, Dorset. There will be a concert in the marquee with a variety of guests. Bonny has been asked to act as compere for the evening. More details to follow. The Yetties be there in the day as usual with a stall in the street for the afternoon Fair.
• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 'Tramps' Ball & Barn Dance at Fernicaps Park Farm, Wiveliscombe, Somerset TA4 2AF. Dress code - 'tramps and wurzels'. Ticket prices and availability to be confirmed; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage around 10pm.
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Cider Festival at Unicorn Inn, Bayford, Wincanton, Somerset
• Combyne Arvester (7pm) at King William Inn, 19 Market Place, Glastonbury, BA6 9HL
• 'Ere Whacks (8pm) at Bathford Festival at Bathford Royal British Legion, Bathford, Bath. Hogroast, BBQ etc.

Sunday 10th July 2011

• The Wurzels at Taunton & Somerset Show at Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset TA3 7BL (01823 337172)
• The Mangledwurzels at The Pall Tavern, Silver Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1HW (01935 476521) Cancelled!
• The Cornish Wurzells at Castle Cary Cavalcade of Motoring at The Donald Pither Memorial Ground (The Cricket Field) at Castle Cary, Somerset

Monday 11th July 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Little Trefewha, Praze Road, Praze, Cornwall TR14 0JZ

• The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at Grand Opening at The Sandrock Hotel, Longmead, Lynton, Devon EX35 6DH (01598 752000) Free entry

• The Wurzels at The Brook, 446 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 3SD (023 8055 5366) Tickets on sale now £12.00.
• The Mangledwurzels (9.15pm) at The Fire Engine, 188 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9HX (0117 939 4331) Free entry

• The Mangledwurzels (7pm) at Summer Season at The Tavern at Brean Leisure Park, Coast Road, Brean Sands, Somerset TA8 2QY (01278 751595) Free entry; all ages show. Open to non-residents.
• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16

Friday 22nd June 2011

• The Wurzels at Compact Farm, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3LE. Under 14's must be accompanied by an adult. Call 07887 960718 for more info and tickets.
• The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at Templecombe Sports & Social Club, Vine Street, Templecombe, Somerset BA8 0JY. Tickets £5.00 including ploughman's supper. Doors open 8pm; The Mangledwurzels will be performing from 9pm.
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Greyhound, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZ

Saturday 23rd July 2011

• The Wurzels, The Nashville Teens, Apple Bee Theatre Company, the Demented, Guitar Stools and Cigarettes, Tasha Styles, Bella Voce Choir, Meet the Martyns, Echoes of Swing, Ramsbury School Choir, Breeze, Ray & Sian, Wilton Royal British Legion Band and Aldbourne Band at Party On The Hill at Liddington Warren Farm, Liddington, Swindon, Wiltshire SN4 0EB. A community run event to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of The Royal British Legion raising funds for the Poppy Appeal. Tickets: Adult £25, Children & OAP's £10, Under 12's Enter for Free. Fully Licensed Bar from midday till late.
• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Solihull Art Complex, Solihull, West Midlands (0121 704 6962)
• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at Charity Fundraiser at Court Farm Country Park, Wolvershill Road, Banwell, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS29 6DL (019354 822383) An charity evening in aid of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Tickets £7.50. Available now from Court Farm Country Park Reception/Tea Room or telephone 01934 822383 (Debit Card payments welcome for telephone bookings). Charity Raffle, Free Car Parking, Full Bar. Doors open 7.30pm; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 9pm.
• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at Netley Marsh Steam Fair at Meadowmead Farm, Netley Marsh, Hampshire. The gates open at 9am each day; the arena starts at 12 noon on Friday and 10am on Saturday and Sunday. The Plonkers will be playing live on Saturday and Sunday.
• The Cornish Wurzells at Magpies FC, Penzance, Cornwall
• Somerset Paddies (3pm) at Somerset Harley Davidson Club Annual Meet at Barbarians RFC, Minehead, Somerset

Sunday 24th July 2011

• The Wurzels, Gypsy Hill, Wara, Chancery Blame, Zong Zing, The Wagon Tales and DJ Binglybongly (1pm-10pm) at Ealing Global Festival at Walpole Park, Ealing, London Tickets £4.00 adults; children aged 12 and under free. Enjoy an eclectic mix of sounds from across the globe at this year’s festival, including music from the Congo, Cuba, Hungary, South Africa and the Balkans.
• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at Netley Marsh Steam Fair at Meadowmead Farm, Netley Marsh, Hampshire. The gates open at 9am each day; the arena starts at 12 noon on Friday and 10am on Saturday and Sunday. The Plonkers will be playing live on Saturday and Sunday.
• The Cornish Wurzells (4pm) at Marazion Carnival at Marazion, Cornwall
• The Cornish Wurzells (8.30pm) at Summer Lodge Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Yeovil Liberal Club, Yeovil

Tuesday 26th July 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Perran Bay, Perranporth, Cornwall

Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th July 2011

• The New Forest Plonkers (11am-4pm) at New Forest & Hampshire County Show at New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Wednesday 27th July 2011

• The Wurzels at The Nite Owl at Home Farm Holiday Park, Edithmead, Burnham on Sea, Somerset TA9 4HD (01278 788888)
• The Cornish Wurzells at Lands End Complex, Cornwall

Thursday 28th July 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Festival Marquee, Ham Lane, Sidmouth, Devon. Tickets from Tourist Office: 01395 578627.
• Corky, Cinnemon Kings, Dolls Rats, Bite The Buffalo and Oxygen Thief (9pm) at The Lamb, 20 St Johns Street, Devizes, Wiltshire. £1.00 suggested entry fee for Pink Ribbons Foundation.

Friday 29th July 2011

• The Wurzels at Annual Cider Festival at Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath, Somerset BA1 9BU (01225 424609) The Wurzels playing after the last race. On the last fours years this event, tickets (and sometimes the cider!) sold out, so book early to avoid disappointment.
• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 1st Weston-super-Mare Cider Festival at The Royal Hotel, 1 South Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 1JP (01934 423100)The 1st Weston Cider Festival is one of the largest gatherings of real ciders and perries - and cider and perry drinkers - in the West. There are three sessions - Friday: 7.30pm-11pm and Saturday: 11.30am-4pm and 7.30pm-11pm. Tickets on sale now priced £7.00 in advance; £8.00 on the door. Evening sessions tend to sell out in advance, so buying your tickets in advance is highly recommended. Tickets available from http://www.clstickets.co.uk; email clsbath@aol.com or phone 01225 330304. On offer will be over 100 ciders and perries including award-winning ciders from Somerset, Herefordshire, Hampshire and South Wales - as well as hog roast rolls and cheese platters, and a range of soft drinks for the drivers. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show on the Friday evening and Saturday afternoon only, with Saturday evening's entertainment from The Twurzels.

Saturday 30th July 2011

• The Wurzels at 5th Alstock Festival at Bodmin Town Football Club, Bodmin, Cornwall (01208 78165)
• The Mangledwurzels (11am) at 1st Weston-super-Mare Cider Festival at The Royal Hotel, 1 South Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 1JP (01934 423100)The 1st Weston Cider Festival is one of the largest gatherings of real ciders and perries - and cider and perry drinkers - in the West. There are three sessions - Friday: 7.30pm-11pm and Saturday: 11.30am-4pm and 7.30pm-11pm. Tickets on sale now priced £7.00 in advance; £8.00 on the door. Evening sessions tend to sell out in advance, so buying your tickets in advance is highly recommended. Tickets available from http://www.clstickets.co.uk; email clsbath@aol.com or phone 01225 330304. On offer will be over 100 ciders and perries including award-winning ciders from Somerset, Herefordshire, Hampshire and South Wales - as well as hog roast rolls and cheese platters, and a range of soft drinks for the drivers. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show on the Friday evening and Saturday afternoon only, with Saturday evening's entertainment from The Twurzels.
• The Twurzels (7.30pm) at 1st Weston-super-Mare Cider Festival at The Royal Hotel, 1 South Parade, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 1JP (01934 423100)The 1st Weston Cider Festival is one of the largest gatherings of real ciders and perries - and cider and perry drinkers - in the West. There are three sessions - Friday: 7.30pm-11pm and Saturday: 11.30am-4pm and 7.30pm-11pm. Tickets on sale now priced £7.00 in advance; £8.00 on the door. Evening sessions tend to sell out in advance, so buying your tickets in advance is highly recommended. Tickets available from http://www.clstickets.co.uk; email clsbath@aol.com or phone 01225 330304. On offer will be over 100 ciders and perries including award-winning ciders from Somerset, Herefordshire, Hampshire and South Wales - as well as hog roast rolls and cheese platters, and a range of soft drinks for the drivers. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show on the Friday evening and Saturday afternoon only, with Saturday evening's entertainment from The Twurzels.
• The Cornish Wurzells at St Buryan Rally, St Buryan, Cornwall
• Somerset Paddies (3-5pm) at Cider Festival at Winterfield Inn, Paulton, Somerset
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Cat and Wheel, 207 Cheltenham Road, Bristol BS6 5QX Free Entry

Sunday 31st July 2011

• The Wurzels and others at Nozstock Festival at Rowden Paddocks, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4LS (01208 78165)
• The Mangledwurzels (10am-7pm) at Lowland Games at Muchelney, Somerset TA10 0DW. Started in 1984 by the England family and friends, the Lowland Games is still going strong 26 years later. This year's events will be as much fun for the audience as they are for the participants and will guarantee enjoyment for everyone. The Lowland Games offers the best in local sporting entertainment: The River Raft Race, Mud Wrestling, River 'It’s a Knock Out', Kid’s Games, Food to Munch, Family Dog Shows, Tug O’ War, Fabulous Ferret Racing plus Live Music in the Beer Tent featuring the Mangledwurzels! Look out for the red 'staff' t-shirts or head over to the secretary booth to find out about taking part in any of the events. The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 3pm. There will be plenty to do, whether you choose to take part in the mud encrusted games or whether you would just like to watch the fun from the river bank whilst enjoying a slice of homemade cake and a cuppa. Not only is this a fun event, but very importantly the Lowland Games is supported by local residents and businesses and raises money for charities and many local causes. Entry: £5 adults, 5 to 16s £1, Under 5’s Free.
• The Cornish Wurzells at Lugger Hotel, Penzance, Cornwall
• Twurzel (8pm) at Namparra Holiday Park, Kuggar, Cornwall TR12 7LY

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August 2011

Monday 1st August 2011

• The Cornish Wurzells at Charlestown Regatta, Charlestown, Cornwall
• Twurzel (2pm) at Bonaer, 17 Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4NG

Tuesday 2nd August 2011

• Pete Shutler (The Yetties) (8pm) hosts at Music Night at The Weavers Club, Westbury, Dorset. For details ring Pete Shutler on 01935 814667.

Wednesday 3rd August 2011

• The Wurzels at The Seagull Inn, Northam Farm, Brean, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset TA8 2SE (01278 751002)
• Twurzel (2pm) at Parc Vro, Mawgan, Cornwall TR12 6AY
• Somerset Paddies at Sidmouth Folk Festival at The Swan Inn, Sidmouth. The Somerset Paddies will be playing through the day.

Thursday 4th August 2011

• Somerset Paddies at Sidmouth Folk Festival at The Swan Inn, Sidmouth. The Somerset Paddies will be playing through the day.

Friday 5th to Sunday 7th August 2011

• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at Torbay Steam Fair at Torbay, Devon. The Plonkers will be playing live Friday daytime and evening,
  Saturday and Sunday daytime.

Friday 5th August 2011

• The Wurzels at Melksham House, Market Place, Melksham, Wiltshire (01225 703265). Ticket prices and availability to be confirmed.
• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 4th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. The 4th Bristol Cider Festival is one of the largest gatherings of real ciders and perries - and cider and perry drinkers - in the West. There are three sessions - Friday: 7.30pm-11pm and Saturday: 11.30am-4pm and 7.30pm-11pm. Tickets on sale now priced £7.00 in advance; £8.00 on the door. Evening sessions tend to sell out in advance, so buying your tickets in advance is highly recommended. Tickets available from http://www.clstickets.co.uk; email clsbath@aol.com or phone 01225 330304. On offer will be over 100 ciders and perries including award-winning ciders from Somerset, Herefordshire, Hampshire and South Wales - as well as hog roast rolls and cheese platters, and a range of soft drinks for the drivers. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all sessions.
• Somerset Paddies at Sidmouth Folk Festival at The Swan Inn, Sidmouth. The Somerset Paddies will be playing through the day.

Saturday 6th August 2011

• The Wurzels and 4 Rock's Sake at Blakeney Barn Dance, New Road, Blakeney, Gloucestershire. Tickets on sale now; tel 07511 501272 for more information and prices.
• The Mangledwurzels (11.30am) at 4th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. The 4th Bristol Cider Festival is one of the largest gatherings of real ciders and perries - and cider and perry drinkers - in the West. There are three sessions - Friday: 7.30pm-11pm and Saturday: 11.30am-4pm and 7.30pm-11pm. Tickets on sale now priced £7.00 in advance; £8.00 on the door. Evening sessions tend to sell out in advance, so buying your tickets in advance is highly recommended. Tickets available from http://www.clstickets.co.uk; email clsbath@aol.com or phone 01225 330304. On offer will be over 100 ciders and perries including award-winning ciders from Somerset, Herefordshire, Hampshire and South Wales - as well as hog roast rolls and cheese platters, and a range of soft drinks for the drivers. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all sessions.
• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 4th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. The 4th Bristol Cider Festival is one of the largest gatherings of real ciders and perries - and cider and perry drinkers - in the West. There are three sessions - Friday: 7.30pm-11pm and Saturday: 11.30am-4pm and 7.30pm-11pm. Tickets on sale now priced £7.00 in advance; £8.00 on the door. Evening sessions tend to sell out in advance, so buying your tickets in advance is highly recommended. Tickets available from http://www.clstickets.co.uk; email clsbath@aol.com or phone 01225 330304. On offer will be over 100 ciders and perries including award-winning ciders from Somerset, Herefordshire, Hampshire and South Wales - as well as hog roast rolls and cheese platters, and a range of soft drinks for the drivers. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all sessions.
• The New Forest Plonkers (11am-5pm) at Mudeford Sandbank Big Beach Fun Day at Mudeford, Nr Christchurch, Hampshire
• The Cornish Wurzells at Penwithick Social Club, St Austell, Cornwall
• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla Summer Fete, Trefulla, Cornwall

Sunday 7th August 2011

• The Wurzels at Hog Roast and Cider Night! at at Falmouth Week 2011, Events Square, Falmouth, Cornwall (01209 716138). Tickets on sale now; £5.00 adults, family tickets £10.00.
• Somerset Paddies at Unicorn Inn, Bayford, Wincanton, Somerset

Monday 8th August 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Little Trefewha, Praze Road, Praze, Cornwall TR14 0JZ

Friday 12th to Sunday 14th August 2011

• The Wurzels, The Skimmity Hitchers, The Boot Hill All Stars, New Model Army, The Dub Pistols, Zodiac Mindwarp, The Love Reaction, Banco de Gaia, Pronghorn, Subgiant, The Members, Citizen Fish, UK Subs, Los Albertos, The Vibrators, Tragic Roundabout and Karl Phillips and the Midnight Ramblers plus others at Endorse It In Dorset 11 Festival at Oakley Farm, Sixpenny Handley, Dorset SP5. Tickets on sale now at £78.00. The Endorse It In Dorset Festival is renowned for its friendly, laidback appeal, harking back to the days before festivals were corporate-driven events on the social calendar. The Wurzels are headling on the Sunday night.

Friday 12th August 2011

• The Wurzels at Kings Arms Hotel, 29 High Street, Malmesbury, Wiltshire (01666 823383). Ticket prices and availability to be confirmed.
• The Mangledwurzels at Cider Festival at The White Hart, 2 London Road, The Green, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0AB. £5.00 entry including ploughman's, Normal pub opening times; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 8.45pm.

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August 2011

• The Wurzels, The Shy-Teds, Wylde Green and others at Westbury Festival at Adsett Farm, Adsett Lane, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire GL14 1PQ (07866 922985). Adult Ticket inc. camping and car parking £20.00; Young Person (13-17) £10.00; Children 12 & under free. The Wurzels are headling on the Saturday night.

Saturday 13th August 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at Sharpness Cider Festival at Sharpness Dockers Club, Sharpness Docks, Berkeley, Gloucestershire GL13 9UN. An all-day extravaganza of real ciders and perries. Tickets are £5.00 available in advance or on the day; email sdockersclub@aol.co.uk or phone 01453 811477 for advanced tickets. Tickets are £5.00 available in advance or on the day; email sdockersclub@aol.co.uk or phone 01453 811477 for advanced tickets. Doors open at noon 'til late; The Mangledwurzels will be performing from 8pm. Food will be available all day.
• The New Forest Plonkers at Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Show at Somerley Park, Ellingham, Nr. Ringwood, Hampshire
• Twurzel (9pm) at The Blisland Inn, The Green, Blisland, Cornwall

• The New Forest Plonkers at Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show, Motcombe, Shaftesbury SP7 9PL

Thursday 18th August 2011

• The Cornish Wurzells at Lands End Complex, Cornwall

Friday 19th August 2011

• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Horse & Groom, Bristol

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st 2011

• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at The 38th Yesterday's Farming Show at Gilcombe Farm, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0QE. Heavy Horses Traditional Hay Making, Field Gun Dog Display, 200 Working Classic/Vintage Tractors, Horticultural Ploughing Machinery, Arts and Crafts, Dairy Bygones, Stationary Engines & Live Steam. Licensed Bar Food available by the Gremlins Carnival Club. Commercial Vehicles & Live Stock Rare Breeds, Village Green.

Saturday 20th August 2011

• Somerset Paddies at Colyton Beer Festival at Colyton, Devon

Sunday 21st August 2011

• The Wurzels (8am-6pm) at The Mid-Somerset Show at Shepton Mallet Showground, Cannard's Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4LY. Free entry; parking £7.00. Gates open at 8am; The Wurzels will be playing one set on the Upper Showfield from 4.30pm.
• Somerset Paddies (5pm) at Lock & Weir, Hanham

Wednesday 24th August 2011

• Twurzel at Sheldon House, Falmouth, Cornwall
• Somerset Paddies at Priddy Sheep Fair at The Old Victoria, Priddy, Somerset. Afternoon show

Friday 26th to Sunday 28th August 2011

• The Wurzels, From The Jam, Mike Sanchez, The Beat, The Rubettes Feat. Bill Hurd, The Bohemians, The Magoos, The Sarah Warren Band and Sugar Mama plus others at Upton Festival 2011, Fish Meadow, Upton-Upon-Severn, Worcestershire WR8 0HY. Tickets on sale now priced £30.00 to £45.00 day tickets; £45.00 to £55.00 weekend tickets. The Wurzels have been confirmed as playing on the Saturday afternoon before they go to Cleve!

Friday 26th to Monday 29th August 2011

• The Wurzels, The Boot Hill All Stars, Dreadzone, Hobo Jones and the Junkyard Dogs, The Outcast Band, U2UK, Sound of the Sirens, Kosmo Kings, True Blue, The Stanleys Tainted Orange, Ten Pound Suit Band, Stiff Kittens, Thinker, Penthouse, Shed Smile, Simmertones, Dam Buskers, 360, Bemis plus others at Watchet Carnival Music Festival, The Down on Parsonage Farm, Watchet, Somerset. Held over the August Bank holiday weekend, this is a family friendly festival with amazing views of the West Somerset coastline and beyond. On site camping, 2 stages, Open mic tent, Something Else tea tent, Food Court, Workshops, Real ale and Cider bar, Kids corner, on site tent camping and car parking with over 30 live acts. See event website for ticket prices and availability.

Friday 26th August 2011

• The Wurzels (7pm) at Cadbury House Hotel, Frost Hill, Congresbury, Bristol BS49 5AD (01934 834343) Back by popular demand – always a sell-out, so book early to avoid disappointment! Tickets £15.00, on sale now. Disco, pig roast, and licensed bar with guest beers and ciders.
• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Rosewood Inn, Love Lane, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1EZ (01278 780246) Free entry.

Saturday 27th to Bank Holiday Monday 29th August 2011

• The New Forest Plonkers at Rudgwick Steam & Country Show at Rudgwick, Surrey RH12 3DF

Saturday 27th August 2011

• The Wurzels at Cleve RFC, Cleve (0117 957 5775) Evening Show
• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at The Winscombe Club, 7 Sandford Road, Winscombe, Somerset BS25 1HD (01934 842624) Details to follow.
• The Cornish Wurzells at Riverside Holiday Park, Exmoor
• Combyne Arvester (7pm) at The Britannia Inn, 118 High Street, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 1HP
• Twurzel (8.30pm) at Boslowick Inn, Prislow Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4PZ
• The Skimmity Hitchers (5pm) at Crewkerne Festival 2011 at Crewkerne, Somerset
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at Maurice Hannam Cider Festival 2011 at Acorn Inn, 28 Fore Street, Evershot, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 0JW. Free entry.
• Somerset Paddies at Mini Music Festival at The Poacher, Portishead, Somerset

Sunday 28th to Bank Holiday Monday 29th August 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (10am) at The Uffington White Horse Show at The Showground, Fawler Road, Uffington, Wiltshire SN7 7SD. A traditional two-day Country Show which takes place every August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday.The Show is located in farm meadows overlooked by the famous Bronze Age chalk stone figure of the Uffington White Horse, which is over 3,000 years old. The Show was started nearly forty years ago by local villagers to raise funds to replace the Village Hall in Uffington. This objective was achieved in 1975 when the Thomas Hughes Memorial Hall was completed and opened. The Show's success and wide appeal to the public has allowed it to flourish and continue to support many local charities and associations since then. The show motto is "Countryside, Family and Fun" and the oganisers aim to bring enjoyment and value to that wide and varied group. This year that includes The Mangledwurzels will be playing two sets on both days. Daily Admission Prices: Adults: £10; Children & OAPs: £7.50; Family Ticket: £27.50 (2 adults and up to 3 children under 16); Parking Free.

Sunday 28th August 2011

• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra (8.30pm) at The Amberwood, 154 Ringwood Road, Walkford, Christchurch, Hampshire RH23 5RQ
• The Cornish Wurzells (2pm) at Summer Lodge Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall
• Combyne Arvester (6pm) at The Crown Inn, 10 Church Road, East Huntspill, Somerset TA9 3PG
• The Skimmity Hitchers (1.30pm) and others at Wareham Music Festival at Wareham Quay, Wareham
• Twurzel (8pm) at Namparra Holiday Park, Kuggar, Cornwall TR12 7LY

Bank Holiday Monday 29th August 2011

• Somerset Paddies at Highfield Social Club, Bicester
• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at Brockenhurst Carnival at Brockenhurst, Hampshire. Brockenhurst's annual carnival is always followed by a charity fete in the grounds of Brockenhurst College. A popular event in the New Forest, with a range of stalls and activities.
• Twurzel (11am) at Newlyn Fish Market (2nd Stage), Penzance, Cornwall
• Twurzel (2pm) at Newlyn Fish Market (Main Stage), Penzance, Cornwall

Tuesday 30th August 2011

• The Cornish Wurzells at West of England Steam Rally at Stithians Showground, Stithians, Cornwall
• Twurzel (7pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16 5

Wednesday 31st August 2011

• The Wurzels (8pm) at Exmouth Pavilion, Esplanade, Exmouth, Devon EX8 2AZ (01395 222477) Ticket prices to be confirmed.

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September 2011

Thursday 1st September 2011

• The Wurzels and various other bands at Great Dorset Steam Fair, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 8JA (01258 861238 / 861239). The Great Dorset Steam Fair Music Festival has live bands across five days on five stages.

Saturday 3rd September 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band (Ball Barber & Bilk) at National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland. 3B's Concert with Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball with their bands.
• The New Forest Plonkers (noon-2pm) at Shires Arms @ Great Dorset Steam Fair at Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum
• The New Forest Plonkers (7pm) at New Forest Cider @ Great Dorset Steam Fair at Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum
• Combyne Arvester at Burnham Folk Festival at Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset

Monday 5th September 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Bonaer, 17 Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4NG

Tuesday 6th September 2011

• Pete Shutler (The Yetties) (8pm) hosts at Music Night at The Weavers Club, Westbury, Dorset. For details ring Pete Shutler on 01935 814667.

Wednesday 7th September 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Parc Vro, Mawgan, Cornwall TR12 6AY

Friday 9th to Sunday 11th September 2011

• The Mangledwurzels and others at Wessex Beer Festival at The Court Hotel, Emborough, Radstock, Somerset BA3 4SA (01761 232237) One of Somerset's finest beer and cider festivals with real ales and ciders from the length and breadth of the British Isles. The Wessex Beer (and Cider) Festival is now in its fifth year and to be held in the beautiful and generously donated grounds of the Court Hotel, Chilcompton. This Charity Event is organised by The Rotary Club of Somer Valley; 2010's festival raised over £5000 for needy causes. It takes place from 5pm to 11pm on Friday 9th and 11am to 11pm on Saturday 10th September. Early indications are that there will be a large demand for tickets, so please book early. Ticket allocation will be on a first come first served basis. You'll also save yourself a couple of quid a ticket by ordering in advance! As usual the new venue will allow full camping and caravanning facilities. You can book camping, along with your tickets. Entry Tickets cost £7.00 in advance, or £9.00 at the door; half pint beer tokens cost £1.50, and camping costs £7.50 per person per night. Tickets go on sale 1st July 2011. The entrance fee gives you a huge choice of real ales & ciders under one roof for you to try, comprehensive programme & tasting notes, excellent atmosphere & company, a souvenir glass, live music, and FREE Beer Token for CAMRA Members (just show your membership card on the door). And most importantly you get a chance to help Rotary raise some serious money for charity. There will be live entertainment all weekend, The Mangledwurzels will be playing on the Friday evening - times and full line-up to be confirmed.

Friday 9th September 2011

• The Wurzels at Barley Mows Farm Shop & Restaurant, Snowdon Hill Farm, Chard, Somerset TA20 3PS (01460 62130)
• The Cornish Wurzells at Flambards, Helston, Cornwall
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Crosshands, Alveston

Saturday 10th September 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (8am) at 134th Frome Cheese Show at West Woodlands Showground, West Woodlands, Frome, Somerset BA11 5ES (08700 115007) Frome Agricultural & Cheese Show is a popular one day agricultural show with variety of ring events including The Devil's Horsemen, The Quack Pack and Pony Club games. Also funfair, craft, horticultural exhibitions, competitions, stalls, Cheese Pavilion and more. The Mangledwurzels will be playing two sets in the Cheese Pavilion. The event runs from 8.30am till dusk. Tickets are now available priced £9.00 in advance or £12.00 on the day; senior citizens £7.00 in advance or £10.00 on the day; children 5-12yo £1.00 in advance or £3.00 on the day; under 5yo get in for free. Family tickets (2A+2C) £18.00 in advance or £25.00 on the day. A regular bus service will run, as usual, from the Rodden Road show office in Frome direct to and from the showground. Tickets will be available early next year.
• The New Forest Plonkers (7pm) at Charity Fundraiser at Edgar Hall, Somerton, Somerset TA11 6SB
• Twurzel at The Robartes Arms, Redruth, Cornwall

• The Mangledwurzels (10am) at Frampton Country Fair at Frampton Court Estate, Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire GL2 7EP (08452 305177) Gates open from 9am-5.30pm; events start at 10.00am. A true rural show, with traditional attractions providing both entertainment and information to visitors, including gun dogs, shooting area and fishing coupled with trade stands and main ring entertainment. The Mangledwurzels will be playing two sets from noon. Tickets are now available priced £7.00 in advance or £9.00 on the day; £3.00 for children 5-12yo; under 5yo get in for free. You can make a £2.00 per adult saving by buying your tickets in advance through the Everyman Theatre on 01242 572573 or online. It is also possible to buy a programme in advance. Tickets can also be bought on the day at the gate.
• Somerset Paddies at Horse and Groom, Bristol

Monday 12th September 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Little Trefewha, Praze Road, Praze, Cornwall TR14 0JZ

Wednesday 14th September 2011

• Twurzel at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16 5

Thursday 15th September 2011

• The Wurzels at Bar BSB, Corn Street, Bristol

Friday 16th September 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at Captain’s Evening at Wheathill Golf Club, Wheathill, Lydford on Fosse, Somerton TA11 7HG (01963 240 667) An evening of entertainment & fun open to members, guests and friends. Door open 7.30 for 8.00pm. The Mangledwurzels will be performing a first set from 8pm-8.45pm. Ploughman's Supper 8.45-9.15pm and The Mangledwurzels play their second set from 9.15pm to 10.00pm. Tickets on sale now priced at £12.50, available at the Club Bar. Casual dress.
• The Cornish Wurzells at Kilkhampton, Cornwall
• Somerset Paddies and The Covers (7pm-midnght) atThe Stapleton & Begbrook Charity Night at The Stapleton & Begbrook Club, Frenchay Park Road, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1HY. Tickets on sale now; early-bird prices (before 1st August) adult tickets £10 (including buffet), family tickets £25.00. Contact Martyn for ticket details on 07762131514 or email rowemartyn@aol.com.
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at Bridport Hat Festival at The Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport, Dorset. Free entry.

Saturday 17th September 2011

• The New Forest Plonkers at Ringwood Carnival at Fridays Cross, Ringwood, Hampshire
• The Cornish Wurzells at St Mawgan, Cornwall
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Old Bath Arms, 1 Palmer Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1DS

Sunday 18th September 2011

• Somerset Paddies (3-5pm) at Wagon & Horses, Clevedon

• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16

Friday 23rd September 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at The Bell Hotel, 2 High Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5AN (01749 345393) Free entry.
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Plume of Feathers, West Street, Weedon, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN7 4QU

Saturday 24th September 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Folly Farm Theatre, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire. Contact Diana on 01834 845341 for ticket information and more details.
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at Byfield Village Club, Byfield, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 6UT

Sunday 25th September 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Palace Theatre, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire (01623 633133)
• The Skimmity Hitchers (4pm) at The Portland Arms, Fortuneswell, Portland, Dorset DT5 1LZ Free entry.

Friday 30th September 2011

• The Wurzels at The Wharf, Tavistock, Devon Tickets £15.00 on sale now.
• The Mangledwurzels and Horizon (7.30pm) at Radstock & Midsomer Norton Lions Charity Fundraiser at The Ballroom @ Paulton Rovers FC Social Club, Winterfield Road, Paulton BA39 7RF (01761 412 907) Tickets are available in advance only, and are on sale now priced at £10.00 including Ploughman's Supper. Tel 0845 833 9601 or email mwtickets@radstockandmidsomernortonlions.org.uk for tickets. All profits go to local charities.

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October 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at The Pilgrim Inn, 21/23 Holywood Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4LE. Free entry.

• The Mangledwurzels (noon) at The Annual Sherston Mangold Hurl at Sherston Village Hall Field, High Street, Sherston, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 0LH. The Ancient Order of Sherston Mangold Hurlers Annual Mangold Hurl takes place on Sherston Village Green every October. In 2006, Team Mangledwurzel (Hedge, Seth and Jethro) took part in the event, and reached the semi-final. Now they are back - and this time it's serious! The event starts at noon, with The Mangledwurzels performing two sets from 2.30pm.

Monday 3rd October 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Bonaer, 17 Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4NG

Wednesday 5th October 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Opera House, Buxton, Derbyshire (0845 127 2190)
• Twurzel (2pm) at Parc Vro, Mawgan, Cornwall TR12 6AY

Thursday 6th October 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Harbour House, Penberthy Road, Portreath, Cornwall TR16 4LW

Friday 7th October 2011

• Somerset Paddies (9pm) atCider and Cheese Night at The Weston, Newbridge Road, Bath

Saturday 8th October 2011

• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at St George's Social Club, Bristol

Monday 10th October 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Little Trefewha, Praze Road, Praze, Cornwall TR14 0JZ

Friday 14th October 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at The Gap, Goring-On-Thames, Oxfordshire (01491 874492 or 01491 875758)
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at Cider and Sausage Festival at The Greyhound, The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZ Free entry.
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Bendix, Kingswood

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October 2011

• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at Steam Pressing Weekend at New Forest Cider, Littlemead, Pound Lane, Burley, New Forest, Hampshire.
  Barry Topp has invited back Golly and the gang to play at his steam cider press open days. Demonstrations during this two-day event include a steam driven cider press, hurdle makers, wood turning with The Plonkers appearing live (providing they don't have too much cider).

• Somerset Paddies (4pm) at Bishop Sutton Football Club, Bishop Sutton

• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16

Sunday 23rd October 2011

• The Cornish Wurzells at Falmouth Oyster Festival, Falmouth, Cornwall

Friday 28th October 2011

• The Wurzels at Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 1NS (01452 396389) Tickets £13.50 on sale now.
• Twurzel at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16 5

Saturday 29th October 2011

• The Wurzels at Fireworks Display at Taunton Racecourse, Orchard Portman, Taunton, Somerset TA3 7BL (01823 337172) Tickets £5.00, children under 3 free. Gates open 3pm; fireworks fom 7pm. Bar, food, live enterainment and free parking.
• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Montacute Working Men's Club, The Hall, Bishopston, Montacute, Somerset TA15 6UU (01935 823376) Free entry; open to non-members.

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November 2011

Tuesday 1st November 2011

• Twurzel at Perran Bay, St Pirans Road, Perranporth, Cornwall TR6 0BH

Wednesday 2nd November 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Parc Vro, Mawgan, Cornwall TR12 6AY

Thursday 3rd November 2011

• The Wurzels at Bar BSB Waterside, Bristol

Friday 4th November 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at The Bell Hotel, 2 High Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5AN (01749 345393) Free entry.

Saturday 5th November 2011

• Twurzel (8.30pm) at Boslowick Inn, Prislow Lane, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 4PZ

Sunday 6th November 2011

• Somerset Paddies at Wagon & Horses, Clevedon

Monday 7th November 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Bonaer, 17 Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4NG

Wednesday 9th November 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at tbc, Dresden, Germany

Thursday 10th November 2011

• The Wurzels at Queen's Theatre, Barnstable, Devon (01271 324242) Ticket prices to be confirmed.

Friday 11th November 2011

• The Wurzels at The Grand Pier, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset (01934 620238) Tickets are now on sale, and can be purchased online or at the Retail Shop on the first floor of the Grand Pier. The first 500 tickets will be priced at £7.50 (plus a £1 booking fee if purchased online), so hurry and get your tickets early! Doors will open at 6:30pm on the night, all ages are welcome but please remember any under 18’s will need to be accompanied by an adult. For more information please contact the Pier's Events Team on 01934 646155.
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at White Horse, Pillning

Saturday 12th November 2011

• The Wurzels (7pm) at Electric Palace, 35 South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NY (01308 426336) Tickets £14.50 on sale now from Bridport Tourist Information Centre.
• The Mangledwurzels (8pm) atCharity Fundraiser at Luxborough Village Hall, Luxborough, Somerset TA23 0SH. Tickets £12.50 including a hot supper. Tickets will be available from mid-September from Graham on 01984 640436 or in person from the Royal Oak Inn in Luxborough.
• Twurzel at The Robartes Arms, Redruth, Cornwall

Monday 14th November 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Little Trefewha, Praze Road, Praze, Cornwall TR14 0JZ

Tuesday 15th November 2011

• Twurzel at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16 5

Friday 18th November 2011

• Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band (Ball Barber & Bilk) at Fernham Hall, Fareham, Hampshire. 3B's Concert with Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball with their bands.
• Bonny Sartin (The Yetties) (7.30pm) at Dorset County Museum, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset (01305 756824) 'The Labourer's Lot', a talk by Bonny. The farm labourers of Dorset had a terrible time from about 1775 until 1875 - hence The Swing Riots and The Tolpuddle Martyrs. The Sartin family lived through this or tried to escape from it. For tickets ring the Museum on 01305 756824.
• The Mangledwurzels (9.15pm) at The Fire Engine, 188 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9HX (0117 939 4331) Free entry
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) atMini Cider Fest at Camballs Landing, Clevedon. Mixed ciders, bread and cheese.

Saturday 19th November 2011

• The Wurzels at Lister Hall, Long Street, Dursley, Gloucestershire GL11 4JB (07890 203318)
• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Tramways Social Club, West Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2HN (t. 01749 672 818) Open gig; tickets £5.00 for members and £7.50 for non-members. These are available from the club bar, or call on 01749 672818 to pre-book. Tickets will be available on the door (unless it sells out).

Friday 25th November 2011

• Somerset Paddies at Clevedon Hatch Club, Clevedon

Sunday 27th November 2011

• The Wurzels at The Karma Nightclub, Mayflower Street, Plymouth, Devon PL1 1SD (01752 228752)

• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16

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December 2011

Thursday 1st December 2011

• The Cornish Wurzells at Madron Feast at Landithy Hall, Church Road, Madron, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8SN
• Twurzel at Little Trefewha, Praze Road, Praze, Cornwall TR14 0JZ

Friday 2nd December 2011

• Somerset Paddies at Baccy Jar, Whitchurch. Grand re-opening of this refurnished pub now under new management.
• The Cornish Wurzells at Madron Feast at Landithy Hall, Church Road, Madron, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8SN

Friday 2nd to Monday 5th December 2011

• The Wurzels, Kanda Bongo Man, Seth Lakeman, Three Daft Monkeys, Jane Taylor, Richard Digance, Alejandro Toledo & the Magic Tombolinos, Emily Smith, Fairport Connections, Feast of Fiddles, Mathews Southern Comfort, Quill, Ralph McTell, The Churchfitters, The Dylan Project, Cara Dillon, Chumbawumba, Jaquie McShee’s Pentangle, Martyn Joseph, Peatbog Faeries, Steve Gibbons Acoustic and others at Great British Folk Festival at Butlins, Skegness (0845 070 4734) As with all our Big Weekends, there are plenty of activities to keep the crowds entertained throughout the day. Offering superb value the winter festival price includes 3 nights accommodation, Large indoor music venues, Big name live acts including acoustic sets and a wide range of restaurants and bars in our undercover Skyline Pavilion. The Great British Folk Festival is an adult only break so no children will be allowed on the Resort during the festival.

Saturday 3rd December 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at The Red Lion, 76 Broad Street, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5NL (0117 956 9983) Free entry.

Monday 5th December 2011

• Twurzel (2pm) at Bonaer, 17 Station Hill, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 4NG

Tuesday 6th December 2011

• The Wurzels plus Club de Fromage DJ’s Slow Alfie and Fat Tony at O2 Academy, Islington, London (0844 477 2000) Tickets £15.00 each; Group discount: Buy 10 tickets or more: £10 in advance only. Over 18s only.

Wednesday 7th December 2011

• The Wurzels and Boothill Allstars (7.30pm) at Komedia, 22-23 Westgate Street Bath BA1 1EP. Doors Open £7.30pm; £12 per ticket - on sale now!
• Twurzel (2pm) at Parc Vro, Mawgan, Cornwall TR12 6AY

Friday 9th December 2011

• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Barrel, Thornbury, South Gloucestershire

Saturday 10th December 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at The Six In Hand, Edlogan Square, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, Gwent NP44 2NR (01633 860 569) £5.00 on the door. Fancy dress and hog roast.
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Cat and Wheel, 207 Cheltenham Road, Bristol BS6 5QX Free entry
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Britannia Inn, Sherborne, Dorset

Monday 12th December 2011

• The Wurzels (7.30pm) at Christmas Show at Manchester Academy 3, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PQ (0161 832 1111) Cancelled

Wednesday 14th December 2011

• Twurzel at St Day Church Hall, St Day, Cornwall

Friday 16th December 2011

• The Skimmity Hitchers at Duke of Albany, Weymouth, Dorset
• Twurzel at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16 5

Saturday 17th December 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at The Ropewalk, 5 Nelson Parade, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4JA. Free entry
• Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Moloy's Irish Bar, Bristol
• Twurzel at The Robartes Arms, Redruth, Cornwall

Sunday 18th December 2011

• The Wurzels at Christmas Show at The Tunnels, Arches 31 & 32, Lower Station Approach Road, Bristol BS1 6QF. Doors open £7.30pm; tickets £10.50 - on sale now!
• Twurzel at Little T, Praze an Beeble, Cornwall, Southwest TR14 0JZ

Thursday 22nd December 2011

• The Wurzels at The Brook, 446 Portswood Road, Portswood, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 3SD (023 8055 5366) Tickets on sale now £15.00 in advance; £17.00 on the door.
• The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport, Dorset. Free entry.

• The Cornish Wurzells at St. Dennis Social Club, St. Dennis, Cornwall
• Twurzel at The Idle Rocks Hotel, St Mawes, Cornwall

• Twurzel (2pm) at Trefulla, Vogue, St Day, Cornwall TR16

Saturday 31st December 2011

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at New Year's Eve Party at The Canal Inn, Wrantage, Taunton, Somerset TA3 6DF (01823 480210) Normal pub opening hours; The Mangledwurzels will be performing from 9pm until the end of the year... Phone 01823 480210 and reserve your tickets early to avoid disappointment as this will be a sell-out event.
• The Cornish Wurzells at Summer Lodge Holiday Park, Newquay, Cornwall
• The Skimmity Hitchers at The Ship Inn, Dorchester, Dorset

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