WHAT'S ON | TETBURY
Events for
Beaufort Polo Club - Westonbirt - 1st August - 31st August
Matches throughout the month Tel: 01666 880510 www.beaufortpoloclub.co.uk
Gatcombe Horse Trials - 5th August - 7th August
International horse trials held near Minchinhampton on the Gatcombe estate.
Gentlemen's Basketball - 5th August
Tetbury Leisure Centre Fridays 8-9pm Starting Friday 5 August. Limited numbers. New members welcome 18+. Contact Matt 07534946836
Gift & Craft Fayre - Tetbury Market House - 6th August
Celebrating this beautiful Cotswold town, we've an amazing array of gifts and crafts from the Cotswolds and neighbouring areas. Free admission with any donations going to support "Hope for Tomorrow" - a Tetbury based mobile chemotheraphy unit charity. Open 10am til 4pm.
Tetbury Summer Show Dance - 6th August
Dolphins Hall, New Church Street, Tetbury. From 8.00pm. Dancing to Rockola a much in demand 5 piece rock band with a multitude of experience and a vast repertoire of songs from the 60s. Tickets from Jessie Smith's Butchers in Tetbury or by calling Ken White on 01666 504189.
Westonbirt School House and Gardens - 7th August
Westonbirt School, House and Gardens near Tetbury. House built by Robert Holford and is one of the most distinguished and lavish houses of the Victorian era. The gardens combine a delightful mixture of formal and informal features. Open 11am-5pm Entrance £5, under 16s Free. Self-service refreshments offered in the Camellia House. Enquiries Tel: 01666 880333
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 7th August
Pete Taylor is an enigmatic, fluent and confident singer/songwriter from the south-west who will play contemporary and original acoustic tracks. www.petetaylormusic.co.uk
Britain in Bloom Tetbury Shop Window Display - 8th August
Theme is "Our Town" judged at 3pm, certificates will be presented on morning of Tuesday 9th ready to be viewed by Britain in Bloom judges on Wednesday 10th. Entry forms to be distributed or you can enter by emailing Sue Hirst on sue@tetburyinbloom.org.uk
Britain In Bloom Judging - 10th August
Come and meet the judges. From 10.30 am at the Market Hall.
Cotswold Antiques Fair - Westonbirt School - 12th August - 14th August
Coopers Fairs are holding their Cotswold Decorative Antiques and Fine Art Fair at Westonbirt School near Tetbury. Open 11am - 5pm each day. Admission £5.
Gifts & Craft Fair - Tetbury - 13th August
Held in the Market Hall a wonderful selection of gifts, crafts and artwork. Free Admission, 10am to 4pm. Tel: 01249 760548 www.southwestfairs.co.uk
Gift & Craft Fayre - Tetbury Market House - 13th August
Celebrating this beautiful Cotswold town, we've an amazing array of gifts and crafts from the Cotswolds and neighbouring areas. Free admission with any donations going to support "Hope for Tomorrow" - a Tetbury based Mobile Chemotheraphy Unit Charity. Open 10am til 4pm.
Westonbirt School Gardens - 14th August
Westonbirt School Gardens near Tetbury combine a delightful mixture of formal and informal features. An extensive terraced pleasure garden, Italinate walled gardens, water features, statuary, a grotto and wooded walk to the lake. Open 2pm-5pm Entrance £5, under 16s Free. Self-service refreshments offered in the Camellia House. Enquiries Tel: 01666 880333
Tetbury Flower Show - 14th August
Memorial Recreation Ground. Gates open at 12 noon. There will be a wonderful selection of flowers, flower arrangements, vegetables, needlework and much more on display in the marquee; if you would like to participate, details of the different categories can be found in the Tetbury Flower Show schedule - cost 50p from Tetbury Hardware Store, Long Street, Tetbury. Entry forms in by 12noon on 11th August. Lots of fun activities for children and adults outside the marquee including ferret racing, crazy golf for all ages, six-ring trampoline set, children's rides, owls, falcons, educational displays by Bristol Zoo and Butts Farm, classic cars, tractors, military vehicles, models boats and planes and the much loved Professor Crump and fun dog show starting at 2.00pm. Adam Philby Fund - display and musical entertainment provided by City of Bristol Pipes and Drums.
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 14th August
Dik Cadbury a Gloucestershire based singer/songwriter, Dik (formerly with Decameron & SteveHackett and currently with Mike D'Abo's Mighty Quintet & Degutis) will play solo for us. He sings songs from the heart - songs that tell stories. A great evening as usual guaranteed. www.dikcadbury.com
Antiques and Brocante Market - Tetbury - 20th August
Held in the Town Hall, Tetbury 10am - 4pm selling china, glass, treen, textiles, silver, books and more. Admission by voluntary contribution (50% to Cats Protection) Enquiries Tel: 01453 822042
Beaufort Polo Club, Westonbirt - 20th August
Free entry and day membership today. Includes grandstand seats & admission to fully licensed clubhouse. 2 fantastic matches in the Wichenford Bowl 8 goal. 3pm & 4.15pm Contact 01666 880 510 for more details.
Westonbirt School Gardens - 21st August
Westonbirt School Gardens near Tetbury combine a delightful mixture of formal and informal features. An extensive terraced pleasure garden, Italinate walled gardens, water features, statuary, a grotto and wooded walk to the lake. Open 2pm-5pm Entrance £5, under 16s Free. Self-service refreshments offered in the Camellia House. Enquiries Tel: 01666 880333
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 21st August
Southern Folk - A relaxed evening of acoustic americana country, bluegrass and folk music with many instruments, harmonies and banter. Take a look at myspace.com/davetash for more informaion.
The Taming of The Shrew at Tetbury - 27th August
Held in the Recreation Ground, Tetbury the Festival Players Theatre Company fun packed ,energentic, and brilliantly inventive production. Performance starts at 7.30pm. Tickets, Adults £12.50, Under 16s' £9.50 from Tetbury Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01666 503552. Bring your own picnic and seating. Pimms bar available. In aid of local charities.
Tetbury Art Society Exhibition - 27th August - 29th August
Held in the Market Hall in the centre of Tetbury the exhibition is open Saturday 27th August 10am - 6pm, Sunday 28th 10am - 5pm and Monday 29th 10am- 4pm. For further details www.tetburyartsociety.org or Tel: 01666 502909
Hawkesbury Horticultural Show & Fair - 27th August
At the Village Hall & Recreation Field, High Street, Hawkesbury Upton. Gates open at 12.30pm. Entry (pay at the gate) - Adults £4, Senior Citizens £3, Children £2, Family ticket £10. For further information or to book a stall phone 01454 232910 or email vicky@the-hollies.co.uk
Westonbirt School Gardens - 28th August - 29th August
Westonbirt School Gardens near Tetbury combine a delightful mixture of formal and informal features. An extensive terraced pleasure garden, Italinate walled gardens, water features, statuary, a grotto and wooded walk to the lake. Open 2pm-5pm Entrance £5, under 16s Free. Self-service refreshments offered in the Camellia House. Enquiries Tel: 01666 880333
Bampton Classical Opera at Westonbirt School - 28th August
Bampton Classical Opera will be performing The Italian Girl in London in The Orangery, Westonbirt School at 5pm. Tickets £30 under 16s half price. Tel: 01367 810769
Live Music @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 28th August
Staple Hill - a Focoustic duo based in Tetbury. Come along and experience their very intriguing unique live show, which includes their "Heavily Harmonious Vocals" and "Gutsy Acoustic Guitar playing" to create a catchy easy listening musical fused acoustic and folk sound.
Real Ale & Cider Day @ The Priory Inn, Tetbury - 29th August
With live music from 1pm. Another Bank Holiday real ale and cider day under tents outside from 12pm (or inside if weather is nasty) with real ales, local lager and Cotswold cider. Hearty baps filled with 30 mile fillings and of course 4 sets of live music from Tom and The Cadbury Sisters and Juey.
TETBURY FAVOURITES...
MARKET
Every Wednesday and Saturday in and under the Market House
Thursdays new Farmers' Market and Crafts.
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TOURIST INFORMATION
Visit us for accommodation, events, attractions and ticket sales, both locally and throughout the Cotswolds. You can also book your National Express tickets with us.
Open 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Winter opening)
Monday to Saturday
(Closed Sun & bank holidays)
33, Church Street, GL8 8JG
01666 503552
TICKETS ON SALE
BRISTOL ENSEMBLE NAILSWORTH TEATIME CONCERTS
Sunday 5th February at 3pm
Sunday 4th March at 3pm
Tickets £9 (in advance)
Under 18's £1 per concert
WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM CONCERTS 2012
Friday 22nd June - Will Young tickets £35 + £3 booking fee
Saturday 23rd June - Plan B tickets £32 + £3 booking fee
Saturday 2ist 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
