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Scrumpy & Western Gig Archive 2013
containing gigs for The Wurzels, The Yetties, 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, The Boot Hill All Stars, Jethro and Bill Bailey

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January 2013

Saturday 12th January 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels and support (7pm) at Charity Wassail at Rich's Farmhouse Cider, Watchfield, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 4RD (01278 783651) Burnham-On-Sea Rotary Club in association with Rich's Farmhouse Cider are holding their annual Wassail to raise money for Children's Hospice South West (and ensure a good crop of apples, of course!). The Mangledwurzels and The Bob Darch Music will be providing the entertainment. Tickets on sale now priced at £7.50; children under 12 free. Bar 'til midnight, hog roast and hot mulled cider available.
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at The Orchard, Hanover Place, Bristol
  • 'Ere Whacks (6.30pm) at Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire

Saturday 19th January 2013

  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Wassailing Night at The Cider Farm, Rooksbridge, Highbridge
  • The Skimmity Hitchers (8pm) at West Croft Cider Wassheil at West Croft Cider, West Croft Farm, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 4BE

Sunday 20th January 2013

  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band and Chris Barber at Bielefeld, Germany

Monday 21st January 2013

  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band and Chris Barber at Suhl, Germany

Tuesday 22nd January 2013

  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band and Chris Barber at Wernigerode, Germany

Wednesday 23rd January 2013

  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band and Chris Barber at Chemitz, Germany

Friday 25th January 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 10th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. 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. As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all three sessions.
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at The Crown and Horseshoe, 7 North Street, Oldland Common Gloucestershire BS30 8TU
  • The Skimmity Hitchers (8pm) at The Spice Ship, Preston, Weymouth, Dorset

Saturday 26th January 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (11am-4pm) at The Mangledwurzels at 10th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. 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. As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all three sessions.
  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm)at The Mangledwurzels at 10th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. 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. As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all three sessions.
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Cherry Tree, Oldland Common
  • Combyne Arvester at The Imperial, 14 South Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1JN (01934 621815)

Thursday 31st January 2013

  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Old Inn, Clevedon

February 2013

Friday 8th February 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 7th Bath Cider Festival at Bath Pavilion, North Parade, Bath BA2 4EU (01225 330304) 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. As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all three sessions.

Saturday 9th February 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (11am-4pm) at 7th Bath Cider Festival at Bath Pavilion, North Parade, Bath BA2 4EU (01225 330304) 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. As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all three sessions.
  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 7th Bath Cider Festival at Bath Pavilion, North Parade, Bath BA2 4EU (01225 330304) 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. As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all three sessions.
  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury (01684 295074) - tbc

Sunday 10th February 2013

  • The Skimmity Hitchers (7pm) at The Oxford, Oxford Street, Totterdown, Bristol, BS3 4RL

Friday 15th February 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (9.15pm) at The Fire Engine, 188 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9HX (0117 939 4331) Free entry. Normal pub opening hours; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 9.15pm.
  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band and Chris Barber Band at Town Hall, Birmingham (0121 345 0600)
  • The Skimmity Hitchers and Pronghorn (7pm) at Wimborne Folk Festival Fundraiser at Mr Kyps, Poole, Dorset BH14 0JY. Tickets £10.00.

Thursday 21st February 2013

  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band and Chris Barber Band at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester (0161 907 9000)

Friday 22nd February 2013

  • The Wurzels at Cheese & Grain, Market Yard, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BE (01373 455420) Tickets £13.00 - on sale now!

Saturday 23rd February 2013

  • The Skimmity Hitchers (8pm) at The John Gregory, 113 Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 9SS

March 2013

Friday 1st March 2013

  • The Skimmity Hitchers, Inbredz, The Devil's Rejects, The Shinkickers and The Rock n Roll Town Crier (7.30pm) at West Country Invasion 2013 at The Corn Exchange, Dorchester, Dorset. The Fuelled By Cider launch night; not to be missed - four great bands and a DJ all for the price of a couple of pints!
    The night is being filmed in HD and recorded in glorious multi-track audio and all present will be able to download a sample track from each band soon after the gig! Tickets £6.00 advance, £8.00 on the door.

Saturday 2nd March 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels at Cabaret Evening at Glastonbury Football Club, Abbey Moor Stadium, Godney Road, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9AF Details to follow.

Friday 8th March 2013

  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at The Meres Centre, Grantham (01476 581930) - tbc
  • The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Racehorse, Wellbrook Street, Tiverton, Devon EX16 5JW

Saturday 9th March 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels at The Fox & Goose Public House, Bristol Road, Brent Knoll, Somerset TA9 4HH (01278 760008)
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Lockleaze Social Club, Lockleaze
  • The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Barrel, St Marys Street, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 2AB

Thursday 14th March 2013

  • Somerset Paddies at West Midlands Garden Centre, Solihull

Friday 15th March 2013

  • Somerset Paddies at Farmers Arms, Apperley, Gloucestershire GL19 4DR

Saturday 16th March 2013

  • Somerset Paddies at The Brewers Arms, 18 St. James Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5BW

Sunday 17th March 2013

  • Somerset Paddies at St Patrick's Day at The Old Inn, Clevedon

Saturday 23rd March 2013

  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at The Bear Inn, Walliscote Road, Weston-super-Mare
  • The Skimmity Hitchers (9pm) at The Ropemakers, 26 West Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3QP

Thursday 28th March 2013

  • The Wurzels plus The Skimmity Hitchers at The Palace, 24-26 Penel Orlieu, Bridgewater, Somerset TA6 3PF Tickets £10.00 - on sale now!

Friday 29th March 2013

  • The Wurzels plus The Skimmity Hitchers at The Fleece, 12 St Thomas Street, Bristol BS1 6JJ (0117 929 9008) Tickets £16.00 - on sale now!
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Good Friday Night at The Orchard, West Huntsphill

Saturday 30th March 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Thatched Cottage Inn, 65-67 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5QF (01749 342058) Normal pub opeing times; Free entry.
  • The Surfin’ Turnips, The Skimmity Hitchers, Inbredz, The Shinkickers and The Rock n Roll Town Crier (7.30pm) at West Country Invasion 2013 at The Thunderbolt, 124 Bath Road, Bristol BS4 3ED Tickets £5.00 advance. The night is being filmed in HD and recorded in glorious multi-track audio and all present will be able to download a sample track from each band soon after the gig!
  • Combyne Arvester at Ring O'Bells, 44 High Street, Chagford, Devon TQ13 8AH (01647 432466)

Sunday 31st March 2013

  • The Surfin’ Turnips, The Skimmity Hitchers, Inbredz, The Devil's Rejects, The Shinkickers, Dana Immanuel and The Rock n Roll Town Crier (7.30pm) at West Country Invasion 2013 at The Fiddlers Elbow, Camden, London Tickets £5.00 advance. The night is being filmed in HD and recorded in glorious multi-track audio and all present will be able to download a sample track from each band soon after the gig!
  • Somerset Paddies (3pm to 6pm) at Orchard Bar, Hanover Place, Bristol
  • Combyne Arvester at Boro Sports and Social Club, 2 Locking Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 3DF

April 2013

Saturday 6th April 2013

  • Combyne Arvester at The Britannia, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Sunday 7th April 2013

  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire (01476 581930)

Friday 12th April 2013

  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Fluer De Luese, Pucklechurch
  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Gap Gig, Goring On Thames, Oxfordshire (01491 875758)

Saturday 13th April 2013

  • The Cornish Wurzells at British Legion, Liskeard, Cornwall
  • Combyne Arvester at Charlton Kings Club, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Friday 19th April 2013

  • The Wurzels at Axminster Guildhall, Axminster, Somerset (01297 33333)
  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at Exmouth Pavilion, Exmouth, Devon (01395 222477)

Saturday 27th April 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at Cider Festival at Headley Park Community Centre, Headley Lane, Headley Park, Bristol BS13 7NW (0117 904 1751)
  • Combyne Arvester at The Imperial Brasserie, 14 South Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1JN (01934 621815)

May 2013

Saturday 4th May 2013

  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, Somerset (01823 283244) - tbc
  • Combyne Arvester at Uphill Castle Cricket Club, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (11.30am) at Car Rally & Fun Day at The Old Spotted Cow, The Street, Marston Meysey, Wiltshire SN6 6LQ (01285 810264) Event starts at 11.30am; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 3pm.

Saturday 11th May 2013

  • Somerset Paddies at King Bill, Warmley. Afternoon gig.

Tuesday 21st May 2013

  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at De Montfort Hall, Leicester, Leicestershire (0116 233 3111)

Friday 24th May 2013

  • The Wurzels plus The Skimmity Hitchers at Wimborne Football Club, Cowgrove, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4EL Tickets £15.00 - on sale now!
  • Somerset Paddies at Crown and Horseshoe, Oldland Common

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May 2013

  • Combyne Arvester, The Skimmity Hitchers, Somerset Paddies, 'Ere Whacks, The Boothill All Stars, Mother Ukers, The Curst Sons, Steve Dell, Pirate Copy, Shootin The Crows, The Johnny Cash Tribute, Ashmandrake, The Waltons, Poor Old Dogs, The Fanzines (noon-late) at 2nd Scrumpstock Festival at Oaktree Farm Arena, Highbridge, Somerset. Scrumpstock is a new festival celebrating many aspects of Somerset culture - apples and cider, Adge Cutler and The Wurzels. As well as the live music there will be a cider bar, hot food market and local somerset produce. Doors will open at noon on Saturday, with fun activities such as welly wanging and a human agility course; music from 5pm with comedy acts, entertainment and DJs also providing entertainment into the late hours. Weekend tickets are now available at £17.50 which includes booking, camping, parking and postage fees, this will include 2 nights camping and entry for both days entertainment. Day tickets are priced at £11 per day for those not wishing to stay over!Line-up to confirmed.

Saturday 25th May 2013

  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band at The Corn Exchange, Newbury (01476 581930) - tbc

Sunday 26th May 2013

  • Somerset Paddies (3pm) at The Globe & Crown, 73 South Street, Yeovil, Somerset. BBQ with plenty Cider and Beer.

Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels and The Drystones (11am-9pm) at Priddy Friendly Society Club Day at Priddy Green, Priddy, Wells, Somerset BA5 3BE An all day event with live music in the evening. The Drystones will be performing from 5pm, with The Mangledwurzels playing two sets from 6pm.
  • The New Forest Yokels (daytime) at Sherborne Castle Country Fair, Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, Hampshire

Wednesday 29th May 2013

  • The Wurzels at Seagull Inn, South Road, Brean, Somerset TA8 2RF (01278 751002)

Thursday 30th May 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (9am-6pm) at Royal Bath and West Show on The Village Green 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 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. Advance tickets on sale priced at £19.00 from bathandwest.com; tickets are also available on the gate. Ticket price includes free parking.
  • Somerset Paddies in Butcombe Brewery Beer Tent at Bath & West Show, Shepton Mallet, Somerset (afternoon show)

June 2013

Saturday 1st June 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Mill Street Social Club, Mill Street, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9AP (01963 33537) Free entry. Mill Street Social Club is an open venue (no membership required), but has a capacity of 80 - so get there early to guarantee entry. The Mangledwurzels will be performing from 9pm.
  • Somerset Paddies in Butcombe Brewery Beer Tent at Bath & West Show, Shepton Mallet, Somerset (afternoon show)

Sunday 2nd June 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (9am-5.30pm) at Cheap Street "Sunday Funday" at Café La Strada, Cheap Street, Frome, Somerset BA11 1BN (01373 474374) An all day family-friendly event with live music all afternoon. The Mangledwurzels playing two sets during the day (times to be confirmed).

Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th June 2013

  • The Cornish Wurzells at Royal Cornwall Show, Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7JE. The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, usually called the Royal Cornwall Show, is an agricultural show organised by The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall. The show lasts for three days and attracts approximately 120,000 visitors annually, making it one of Cornwall's major tourist attractions.

Sunday 9th June 2013

  • Somerset Paddies (4-7pm) in The Piazza, Clevedon, Somerset

June 2013

Friday 14th June 2013
  • The Wurzels at Rescue Our Ruins Appeal Fundraiser at Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury, Somerset (01458 832267) Tickets £12 in advance, £15 on the door - on sale now at the Abbey Shop.

Saturday 15th June 2013
  • The Mangledwurzels and Piston Broke (11am-3pm) at Summer Festival at Norton Radstock College, South Hill Park, Radstock, Somerset BA3 3RW
  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at Carnival Fundraiser at Bromham Village Hall & Social Centre, New Road, Bromham, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2JB. Tickets on sale now, priced at £15.00 each to include a ploughmans supper and a glass of cider. Information or tickets are available from Den Fillis on 01380 850473.
  • Combyne Arvester at The Britannia, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Saturday 22nd June 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels, Neil Sartain, Heat, Martin Dimery, Susan Hill School Of Dancing and a production by Peasedown St John Primary School (noon-7pm) at Peasedown Party in the Park at Beacon Park, Peasedown St. John, Bath, Somerset. Celebrating the joys of hot weather, Midsummer Party in the Park will feature the best of summertime with food, drink, live entertainment and fun for the whole family. there will be seven hours of live music and a Farmers Market. there will be loads of stalls, and the return of the village's very own Peasedown Diamond Cider at the Cider Bar. Check with event website for more details.
  • The Mangledwurzels, Martin Harley Band, Punks Not Dads, Smoking Gun, Mitchell & Vincent and The Rattlesnakes (1.30pm-midnight) at Somerset Cider and Cheese Fest at Quantock Lakes, Inwood Farm, Nether Stowey, Somerset TA5 1HY (01278 489304 / 07863 088268) Live bands, local food, local ciders, tractor rides, skittles tournament, camping plus Sunday 'slow down' market. Tickets on sale now. adult festival day ticket £20.00; adult festival day ticke with caming and breakfadt £26.00, child (5-17 yrs) £6.00 (inc free camping with an adult), family tickets (2+2) £46.00; camping tickets (including breakfast) £6.00. Tickets will be sent out in the week beginning 10th June with all festival information. The Mangledwurzels will be headling the Saturday night, on stage around 11pm.

Sunday 23rd June 2013

  • Combyne Arvester at Summer Beer Festival at The Fountain Head, Branscombe, Seaton, Devon EX12 3BG (01297 680359)

Saturday 29th June 2013

  • Somerset Paddies at The Cherry Tree, Oldland Common

Sunday 30th June 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels plus support at Charity Fundraiser at Malmesbury Victoria FC, The Flying Monk, Gloucester Road, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9JS
  • Somerset Paddies at The Tavern In The Town, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Afternoon gig.

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July 2013

Saturday 6th July 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (noon) at Village Open Day at Beckington Village Hall, Bath Road, Beckington, Frome, Somerset BA11 6TD. Check with venue for more details; full details to follow. The Mangledwurzels will be on stage around 2pm.
  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at Village Hall Fundraiser at Wanstrow Village Hall, Frome Road, Wanstrow, Somerset BA4 4SX. Doors open 7.30pm; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 8pm. For tickets and more information, contact Geoff Andrews on 01749 850229 or email geoffann.andrews1@virgin.net.
  • The New Forest Yokels (2pm-5pm) at Beer Festival at Hare & Hounds, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire
  • Somerset Paddies at The Butchers Arms, Farmborough, Bath

Sunday 7th July 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels and Cara the Cow (9am-4pm) at Puxton Park's 5th Birthday Party at Puxton Park, Cowslip Lane, Hewish, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS24 6AH (0844 800 2295) Normal admission charges apply; see website for details. The Mangledwurzels will play four 30-minute sets during the day.

Thursday 11th July 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (5-8pm) at Summer Fair at Bruton Primary School, Higher Backway, Bruton, Somerset BA10 0DP (01749 812331)
    An early evening event with family-friendly Wurzels-flavoured Scrumpy & Western entertainment from The Mangledwurzels. Check with venue for more details; full details to follow.

Friday 12th July 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Cider Festival at The Albany Palace, 1 Park Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 8AQ (01225 781980) Free entry. The Mangledwurzels will be on stage at 9pm.

Saturday 13th July 2013

  • Somerset Paddies (3pm) at Ring O Bells, Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath Cider and BBQ. Come early for a good spot!

Sunday 14th July 2013

  • Somerset Paddies at Traditional Charity Weekend at Nailsea and Backwell R.F.C., Nailsea, Somerset. Live music all day Saturday and midday to 6pm on Sunday; Somerset Paddies on at 5pm on the Sunday.

Friday 19th July 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Annual Summer Party at The Winchester Arms, Church Road, Trull, Taunton, Somerset TA3 7LG (01823 284723)
    Free entry. The theme is a farming theme and everyone is invited to come in fancy dress. Normal pub opening hours; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 9pm. Check the venue website for more details.

Saturday 20th July 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels and Classic Sounds Disco (8pm) at Moorhayes Community Centre, Lea Road, Moorhayes, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6TN. Doors open 8pm; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 8.30pm. Check with venue for more details; full details to follow.
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Oaktree Farm Arena, Highbridge, Somerset

Sunday 21st July 2013

  • Somerset Paddies at Royal Welsh Show at Buith Wells Showground, Buith Wells, Powys. This is a five-day event; Somerset Paddies are playing on Sunday Evening for the Young Farmers.

Saturday 27th July 2013

  • Somerset Paddies at Summer Funday at Farmers Arms, Apperley, Gloucestershire. Music and fun day with other bands, plus games and BBQ etc with plenty of beer and cider flowing.
  • Combyne Arvester at The Imperial, 14 South Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1JN (01934 621815)
Tuesday 30th July to Thursday 1st August 2013
  • New Forest Plonkers (10am-5pm) at The New Forest and Hampshire County Show at The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7QH The New Forest and Hampshire County Show is an annual agricultural show held for three days at the end of July at New Park, Brockenhurst in Hampshire. The show aims to create a great family day out with much to do, learn and see. Last year the show attracted, over 100,000 visitors and brings together a celebration of traditional country pursuits, crafts, produce and entertainment, and this year sees the return of the legendary original Plonkers playing at 10-11am, noon-1pm, 2-3pm and 4-5pm on all three show days.

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August 2013

Friday 2nd August 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 11th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. 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 later in the year. 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. As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all three sessions.

Saturday 3rd August 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (11am-4pm) at 11th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. 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 later in the year. 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. As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all three sessions.
  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 11th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. 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 later in the year. 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. As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all three sessions.
  • Somerset Paddies (noon-4pm) at Lamb Inn, Siliverton, Devon

Wednesday 7th August 2013

  • Somerset Paddies at Sidmouth Folk Festival, Sidmouth, Devon

Thursday 8th August 2013

  • Somerset Paddies at Sidmouth Folk Festival, Sidmouth, Devon

Saturday 10th August 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels at Cider Festival at The Bell on the Common, Broughton Gifford, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8LX (01225 782309) Free entry.

Sunday 18th August 2013

  • The New Forest Yokels (12.30pm-6pm) at Southampton Cider & Sausage Festival at Lord Nelson Pub, Hythe, Hampshire

Friday 23rd August 2013

  • The Wurzels at CarFest South at Laverstoke Park Farm, Overton, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25 3DR Sold Out!
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at The Crossways Inn, West Huntspill

Saturday 24th August 2013

  • The Wurzels, The Troggs, Toyah, Wilcox, Slade, Bad Manners, Neville Staple Band, China Crisis, The Lambrettas at Upton Music Festival, Fish Meadow, Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire WR8 0PB. Tickets on sale now from £62.00 including camping.
  • The Mangledwurzels (2pm) at Old George Inn, Clarks Hay, South Cerney, Gloucestershire GL7 5UA (01285 869989) Free entry.
  • The Mangledwurzels at The Wyvern Club, 51a Church Walk, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 3AA (01380 724544) The Wyvern Club is a Private Members Club which is open to anyone who lives in Devizes and the surrounding area. Check with venue for more details. The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 8.30pm.

Saturday 24th to Monday 26th August 2013

Sunday 25th August 2013

  • Combyne Arvester at Double Locks, Canal Banks, Exeter, Devon EX2 6LT
    (01392 256947)

September 2013

Sunday 8th September 2013
  • The Mangledwurzels (9am-5.30pm) at Frampton Country Fair at Frampton Court Estate, Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire GL2 7EP (08452 305177) 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 serving up their brand Wurzels-flavoured, cider-fuelled Scrumpy & Western entertainment with 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. It is also possible to buy a programme in advance. Tickets can also be bought on the day at the gate. Dogs are very welcome, on a lead please. There are water points around the Showground and also a Dog Creche - pre-bookable and on the day 07769 818275.
  • The New Forest Yokels at Dorset Brewing Company Marquee at the Dorset County Show, Dorchester, Dorset

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st September 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (5pm–11pm) at Cider Festival at H. G. Wells Conference and Events Centre, Church Street East, Woking, Surrey GU21 6HJ (01483 712710) Check with venue for more details; full details to follow.

Friday 27th September 2013

  • The Wurzels plus Mad Dog Mcrea at The Guildhall, Street-an-Pol, St. Ives, Cornwall TR26 2DS (01736 797840) Tickets £20.00 - on sale now!

Saturday 28th September 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at Ritz Social Club, Victoria Street, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset TA8 1AN (01278 785365) The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 9pm. Check with venue website for ticket prices and availability

October 2013

Saturday 5th October 2013

  • Combyne Arvester at The Britannia, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset

Saturday 12th October 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at Village Harvest Festival at Bishops Sutton Village Hall, Main Road, Bishops Sutton, Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0AQ Check with venue for more details; full details to follow.

Saturday 19th October 2013

  • Combyne Arvester at Brent Knoll Harvest Supper at Brent Knoll Parish Hall, Brent Street, Highbridge, Brent Knoll, Highbridge TA9 4EH (01278 760477).

Saturday 26th October 2013

  • Combyne Arvester at The Imperial, 14 South Parade, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset BS23 1JN (01934 621815).

November 2013

Friday 1st November 2013

  • The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at Fireworks Party at Catherine's Inn, Bleadon Road, Bleadon, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset BS24 0PZ (01934 812 275) Free entry; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 8pm just AFTER the fireworks (so get there earlier if you want to watch the fireworks!). Hot food available all day.
Note: Tickets links are to third party vendors, venues or promotors websites. Although we do try and check that these are reputable companies, these links are for information purposes only. The Scrumpy & Western website (sadly!) has no commercial or other reciprocal arrangements with these companies.

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