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Jubilee Concert - 1st June
In St Mary's Church. Local talent with a "Last Night of the Proms" British theme.
National Garden Scheme - Hookshouse Pottery - 2nd June - 10th June
Hookshouse Pottery near Tetbury a combination of dramatic open perspectives and intimate corners. Borders, shrubs, woodland glade and water garden containing treatment ponds (unfenced). Art and craft exhibition including garden sculptures. Wheelchair access to part of garden, dogs on leads allowed, plants for sale. Refreshments available. Open 11am-6pm, Adm £3, Child Free.
Mayfair Collection 5th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale - 2nd June - 4th June
An opportunity for the public to buy direct from well known International and Local Artists. Dolphin Hall, New Church Street, Tetbury GL8 8DS. 10am - 5pm, Admission Free. Charity supported 'Friends of Tetbury Hospital'.
Folk Concert at Tetbury Market Hall - 2nd June
For one night only Heather Bristow, Terry Helyar and Nicola Clark with Colin Sillence guitar +percussion supremo. Doors Open 7pm for 7.30pm start ends at 10.30 with 15mins interval. Tickets £6 from Daniel Bristow 01666 503946, Global Travel 01666 503533 or on the door. Supporting South Cotswolds Rotary Young Musician of the Year.
Exhibition 'As You Like It' at Hookshouse Pottery - 2nd June - 10th June
The exhibition includes pots, paintings, prints and indoor and outdoor work in wood, glass, textiles and forged iron. Hookshouse Pottery is 2 miles SW of Tetbury on the Leighterton Lane. For map and full list of exhibitors visit www.hookshousepottery.co.uk or phone 01666 880297 for more information.
Westonbirt House & Gardens - 3rd June - 5th June
Gardens open to the public: 2pm - 5pm. Entry £5 Children under 12 free. Includes a drink & biscuits
More details tel 01666 881373
Jubilee Celebrations - 3rd June
Thanksgiving Service at 11am followed by a parade to The Chipping. The Tetbury Big Lunch at 12.30 in The Chipping. Bring your own food or buy hot food. To reserve a table phone Liz Truman at Volunteer Centre on 01666 502514 Tu - Th 9am - 1pm. Jubilee French Market in the Market Place.
Woolsack Day - 4th June
Woolsack races & street fair. St Mary's Memorabilia Exhibition. All day funfair until evening in The Chipping. Lighting of Jubilee Beacon on St Mary's tower at 10pm.
Wacky Races Soap Box Derby - 5th June
Soap box derby racing from The Chipping to the Royal Oak at 2pm. To enter, download race pack @www.tetburylions.co.uk
Westonbirt Arboretum Family Event - Tree Champions - 6th June - 8th June
Move over Usain Bolt! Meet the Olympic champions of the tree world........... 10.30am-4.30pm. More details Tel: 01666 880220 or www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt
Jubilee Market & Craft Stalls - 6th June
In Tetbury Market House. 10am - 4pm
St Marys' Church Fete - Tetbury - 9th June
St Marys' Church Fete and Jubilee Garden Party in The Vicarage Garden, The Green, Tetbury at 2pm.
National Garden Scheme - Hodges Barn - 10th June - 11th June
Hodges Barn, Shipton Moyne near Tetbury is a very unusual C15 dovecote converted into a home. Roses, clematis and hydrangeas together with yew hedges, create formality around the house. Mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, water garden and woodland garden to side of house.Wheelchair access to part of garden, dogs on leads allowed. Open 2pm-6pm, Adm £5, Child Free.
National Garden Scheme - Matara Meditative Gardens - 10th June
Matara Meditative gardens at Kingscote are dedicated to the symbolic and cultural role of trees. Chinese Scholar garden, Japanese Tea garden, Shinto woodland, Celtic wishing tree and much more make this garden special. Refreshments available, open 1pm-5pm Adm £6, Child £3.
Westonbirt House & Gardens - 10th June
Gardens open to the public: 2pm - 5pm. Entry £5 Children under 12 free. Includes a drink & biscuits
More details tel 01666 881373
Beaufort Polo Club - Country Fair - 16th June - 17th June
Beaufort Polo Club, Westonbirt near Tetbury will be holding their Country Fair, gates open at 10.30am. Saturday will include Test Match. Sunday 17th will be Charity day in aid of Well Child, Child Bereavement and Tusk. Adult £10, Child (under 12) £5, (under 5) Free. Enquiries Tel: 01666 880510
The Rokpa Kids on Tour - 17th June
Performing at the Matara Centre, Kingscote the ROKPA children dance theatre group from Kathmandu, raised and educated by ROKPA. Tickets £8, Concessions £6 to book Tel: 01453 861050 all proceeds to ROKPA
Westonbirt Concert - Will Young - 22nd June
In the ten years since winning Pop Idol Will Young has sold over 9 million records and crafted some of the deftest British music of his era. The concert will start at 7.30pm, gates open at 6pm. www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt SOLD OUT
New World Pretenders Wine Tasting @ Vinotopia Wines, 7pm - 22nd June
For more information ring 01666 502262 or email info@vinotopiawine.co.uk
Westonbirt Arboretum Concert - 23rd June
Plan B (Ben Drew) singer-songwriter, rapper, actor and film director came to prominence with the 2006 release of the critically acclaimed hip hop album "Who Needs Actions When You Got Words". Gates will open at 6pm music starts at 7.30pm. Tickets will be available at the Tourist Information Centre from the 9th December, Tickets £32.00 plus £3.00 booking fee. Tel: 01666 503552
Market & Craft Stalls - 23rd June
In Tetbury Market House. 10am -4pm
Sherston Open Gardens - 23rd June - 24th June
A number of gardens in Sherston will be open from 1pm - 5pm on Saturday 23rd and from 2pm - 5pm on Sunday 24th. On Saturday there will be stalls. raffles and childrens activities around the Church. Teas will be served in the church from 2pm-5pm on both days. Tickets £5 including tea and cake. In aid of Holy Cross Church.
Westonbirt Concert - Madness - 24th June
Madness had huge hits in the 80's going on to spend more weeks on the charts in that decade than any other group. Renowned for their storming out door live shows they will be performing at Westonbirt National Arboretum near Tetbury. Music starts at 7.30pm. www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt SOLD OUT
Westonbirt House & Gardens - 24th June
House & gardens open to the public: 11am - 5pm. Entry £7 Children under 12 free. Includes a drink & biscuits.
More details tel 01666 881373
Tetbury Open Gardens - 24th June
Tetbury in Bloom are organising the third Annual Open Gardens more detail to follow.
Cantores Chamber Choir - 30th June
Tetbury Parish Church, 7.30pm. Sackbuts and Cornetts Renaissance choral music accompanied by The Six on period instruments. Tickets just £8 online at www.cantores.net or £10 on the door. Or call Lynne on 01453 840878.
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Every Wednesday and Saturday in and under the Market House
Thursdays Farm Market and Crafts.
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Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Summer opening 1st April - 31st October))
Monday to Saturday
(Closed Sun & bank holidays)
33, Church Street, GL8 8JG
01666 503552
TICKETS ON SALE
CANTORES CONCERT SACKBUTTS and CORNETTS
Saturday 30th June at 7.30pm in St Marys' Church Tetbury Tickets £10
WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM CONCERTS 2012
Friday 20th July - The Wanted tickets £27.50 + £3 booking fee
Saturday 21st July - Alfie Boe tickets £35.50 + £3 booking fee
Sunday 22nd July - Steps tickets £36 + £3 booking fee
Gates Open 6pm, Concerts start at 7.30pm
