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JANUARY
Traditional Wassail
Saturday 14th January 2012 from 6.30pm - Free Entry
The Fleece Inn (National Trust)
The Cross
Bretforton
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 7JE
It's that time of year again and this year the Fleece Inn's annual Wassail will be bigger and better than ever! We will be welcoming more Morris sides than ever before along side Civil War Re-enactors and of course the traditional Singing and Mulled Cider. Follow the torch lit procession through the apple orchard and enjoy a really festive evening with a folk session to follow and lots of yummy warming food. The perfect antidote to the January Blues!
Free Entry and families are welcome!
More Information at The Fleece Inn
Live Music with AQUARIUS
Friday January 20th. Performance starts 9pm.
The White Hart
Fernhill Heath
Worcester
WR3 8RP
Telephone 01905 451363
Visit The White Hart
Live Music & Entertainment with THE BLACK COUNTRY BOYS
Saturday January 28th.
The White Hart
Fernhill Heath
Worcester
WR3 8RP
A great evening of entertainment with this award winning, hugely popular comedy/tribute group,
£5 per person to include hot food.
Entertainment starts at 9pm. Food at 8 - 8.30pm.
For tickets and all enquiries please telephone 01905 451363
Visit The White Hart
Chinese New Year At The Star Inn
59 Cowleigh Rd,Malvern,WR14 1QE
Sunday 29th Jan 2012
(12:30 and 15:30 For Lunch Buffet)
Tickets Available Now...
01684 891918
Year of the Dragon (2012 2000 1988 1976 1964 1952 1940 1928)
2:30pm - Spectacular Firecrackers And Traditional Live Chinese Lion Dance
£8-00 per person (Includes lunch buffet).
Visit The Star Inn Malvern
FEBRUARY
Acoustic Night at The Old Chequers Inn - Crowle
Friday 10th February.
It will be our normal menu with specials themed for Valentines.
Why not bring your loved one along to enjoy good food in a lovely atmosphere.
Tel: 01905 381275 Visit The Old Chequers Inn
St Valentine's at The Old Chequers Inn - Crowle
Tuesday 14th February 2012.
5.30pm till 9.00pm - £26 per person.
A Six Course Gastronomic Romance can be viewed on the following link:
St Valentine's Menu
Valentine's Day by Candlelight
The Fleece Inn - Bretforton
Tel: 01386 831173
Tuesday 14th February from 6.30pm - Booking Advised
Enjoy a romantic Candlelit Dinner for two at the Fleece Inn. A delicious three course meal by the open fire lit only by candles. The perfect romantic setting.
Visit The Fleece Inn for Valentine's Day Menu
Valentine's Special at The March Hare Inn
Thai Night - 3 course - £13.95 per person.
Visit The March Hare Inn
Valentine's at The White Hart - Fernhill Heath
Tuesday 14th February
3 Course Meal - £25 per Couple
Bookings now being taken - Tel: 01905 451363
Visit The White Hart
Valentine's at Vasai Indian Restaurant - Malvern Link
Real Spices, Real Flavours - Treat your loved one to an Exquiste 3 Course Meal.
Any Starter - Any Main Course - Rice or Nan - Kulfi or a Floater Coffee - And a Bottle of Wine to Share - All This For Only £19.99 Per Person.
Book now on 01684 564 400.
Visit Vasai Indian Restaurant
MARCH
Eddie and Frank Thomas at The Fleece Inn
Sunday 4th March from 7.30pm - Tickets £10
Eddie and Frank Thomas return to The Fleece Inn sharing stories from the American South, filtered through the hearts, minds and eyes of two ageless baby boomers from Mississippi.
Armed only with guitar, bass and Southern accent, Eddie and Frank return to The Fleece Inn to take us on an American journey of story and song.
More Information at The Fleece Inn
Cheltenham Festival
13th - 16th March 2012
The Festival at Cheltenham is the shining jewel in Jump racing's crown. It is four days of magic, madness and magnificence, played out on a stage framed by the breathtaking vista of the Cotswold Hills. It features a cast of the best horse, jockeys and trainers playing to an audience of 220,000, all of who are determined to have the time of their lives. For anyone who appreciates top class sport and the opportunity to share a special experience with like-minded people, it truly is a life affirming four days.
Visit Cheltenham Festival Website HERE
To get the most enjoyment out of the Festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
MOTHER'S DAY at The New Inn Storridge
Sunday 18th March
Carvery & Sweet £12.00 per head.
Two sittings - Bookings advisable.
Visit The New Inn Storridge
MOTHERING SUNDAY at The White Hart Fernhill Heath
Sunday 18th March
Carvery available. Sittings at 12pm,2pm,4pm and 6pm until 9pm.
A La Carte menu available bookings are essential.
Tel: 01905 451363
Visit The White Hart
APRIL
COUNTRYTASTIC
Thursday 12th April
CountryTastic is a hands on, interactive and fun day out with food, farming and countryside at its core.
This fun indoors and outdoors children's event has plenty of FREE activities, entertaining animal displays, tractor rides and so much more! No matter what the weather this indoor and outdoor show is the perfect day out this Easter hols!
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Book online today or call 01684 584924
www.threecounties.co.uk/countrytastic
GORDON GILTRAP CHARITY GIG at The Fleece Inn
Sunday 22nd April from 7.30pm - Tickets £10
Gordon Giltrap returns to The Fleece Inn again this spring. His live gigs sell out everytime and once again this April all money raised will be donated to the Tracy Sollis Leukemia Trust. Giltrap is a brilliant folk artist with a timeless sound.
More Information at The Fleece Inn
DAN CASSIDY and JAMES HICKMAN at The Fleece Inn
Sunday 29th April from 7.30pm - Tickets £8
James Hickman and Dan Cassidy are a newly formed transatlantic folk and roots duo. Dan Cassidy (USA), provides an exciting array of fiddling renditions, while James Hickman (UK), brings his driving guitar playing and wonderfully unique interpretations of songs to their mixture of new and old folk music.
More Information at The Fleece Inn
MAY
MALVERN SPRING GARDENING SHOW
10th - 13th May 2012
The plants and people show kicks off the gardening season with a whole host of glorious gardens, plants and beautiful features.
Spend your time meandering around the stunning RHS judged Show gardens, pickup useful tips and advice from our Landscaping Live demo area, shop till you drop and visit the blossoming RHS Floral Marquee with over 100 of the finest nursery displays.
Don't miss any of our new inspirational features including Chris Beardshaw’s Painting with Plants Gallery and the Plants and People Arena.
With the beautiful Malvern Hills as a backdrop join us for a special day out filled with inspirational ideas for real gardeners.
Book online or call 01684 584924
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
More Spring Gardening Information HERE
To get the most enjoyment out of the Show, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
JUNE
MALVERN WALKING FESTIVAL
The Malvern Walking Festival will take place from Saturday 26th May to Sunday 3rd June 2012.
9 days of themed walks led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides in and around the Malvern Hills and even further.
Truly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Come and stay in the area and join a walk or two.
Detailed leaflets available from the Tourist Information Centres or visit website for more information.
Malvern Walking Festival Website Information
Days Out
What's On at a Theatre Near You
The National Trust in Worcestershire
Attractions near Worcestershire
Worcester To Host Olympic Flame
JANUARY
Traditional Wassail
Saturday 14th January 2012 from 6.30pm - Free Entry
The Fleece Inn (National Trust)
The Cross
Bretforton
Evesham
Worcestershire
WR11 7JE
It's that time of year again and this year the Fleece Inn's annual Wassail will be bigger and better than ever! We will be welcoming more Morris sides than ever before along side Civil War Re-enactors and of course the traditional Singing and Mulled Cider. Follow the torch lit procession through the apple orchard and enjoy a really festive evening with a folk session to follow and lots of yummy warming food. The perfect antidote to the January Blues!
Free Entry and families are welcome!
More Information at The Fleece Inn
Live Music with AQUARIUS
Friday January 20th. Performance starts 9pm.
The White Hart
Fernhill Heath
Worcester
WR3 8RP
Telephone 01905 451363
Visit The White Hart
Live Music & Entertainment with THE BLACK COUNTRY BOYS
Saturday January 28th.
The White Hart
Fernhill Heath
Worcester
WR3 8RP
A great evening of entertainment with this award winning, hugely popular comedy/tribute group,
£5 per person to include hot food.
Entertainment starts at 9pm. Food at 8 - 8.30pm.
For tickets and all enquiries please telephone 01905 451363
Visit The White Hart
Chinese New Year At The Star Inn
59 Cowleigh Rd,Malvern,WR14 1QE
Sunday 29th Jan 2012
(12:30 and 15:30 For Lunch Buffet)
Tickets Available Now...
01684 891918
Year of the Dragon (2012 2000 1988 1976 1964 1952 1940 1928)
2:30pm - Spectacular Firecrackers And Traditional Live Chinese Lion Dance
£8-00 per person (Includes lunch buffet).
Visit The Star Inn Malvern
FEBRUARY
Acoustic Night at The Old Chequers Inn - Crowle
Friday 10th February.
It will be our normal menu with specials themed for Valentines.
Why not bring your loved one along to enjoy good food in a lovely atmosphere.
Tel: 01905 381275 Visit The Old Chequers Inn
St Valentine's at The Old Chequers Inn - Crowle
Tuesday 14th February 2012.
5.30pm till 9.00pm - £26 per person.
A Six Course Gastronomic Romance can be viewed on the following link:
St Valentine's Menu
Valentine's Day by Candlelight
The Fleece Inn - Bretforton
Tel: 01386 831173
Tuesday 14th February from 6.30pm - Booking Advised
Enjoy a romantic Candlelit Dinner for two at the Fleece Inn. A delicious three course meal by the open fire lit only by candles. The perfect romantic setting.
Visit The Fleece Inn for Valentine's Day Menu
Valentine's Special at The March Hare Inn
Thai Night - 3 course - £13.95 per person.
Visit The March Hare Inn
Valentine's at The White Hart - Fernhill Heath
Tuesday 14th February
3 Course Meal - £25 per Couple
Bookings now being taken - Tel: 01905 451363
Visit The White Hart
Valentine's at Vasai Indian Restaurant - Malvern Link
Real Spices, Real Flavours - Treat your loved one to an Exquiste 3 Course Meal.
Any Starter - Any Main Course - Rice or Nan - Kulfi or a Floater Coffee - And a Bottle of Wine to Share - All This For Only £19.99 Per Person.
Book now on 01684 564 400.
Visit Vasai Indian Restaurant
MARCH
Eddie and Frank Thomas at The Fleece Inn
Sunday 4th March from 7.30pm - Tickets £10
Eddie and Frank Thomas return to The Fleece Inn sharing stories from the American South, filtered through the hearts, minds and eyes of two ageless baby boomers from Mississippi.
Armed only with guitar, bass and Southern accent, Eddie and Frank return to The Fleece Inn to take us on an American journey of story and song.
More Information at The Fleece Inn
Cheltenham Festival
13th - 16th March 2012
The Festival at Cheltenham is the shining jewel in Jump racing's crown. It is four days of magic, madness and magnificence, played out on a stage framed by the breathtaking vista of the Cotswold Hills. It features a cast of the best horse, jockeys and trainers playing to an audience of 220,000, all of who are determined to have the time of their lives. For anyone who appreciates top class sport and the opportunity to share a special experience with like-minded people, it truly is a life affirming four days.
Visit Cheltenham Festival Website HERE
To get the most enjoyment out of the Festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
MOTHER'S DAY at The New Inn Storridge
Sunday 18th March
Carvery & Sweet £12.00 per head.
Two sittings - Bookings advisable.
Visit The New Inn Storridge
MOTHERING SUNDAY at The White Hart Fernhill Heath
Sunday 18th March
Carvery available. Sittings at 12pm,2pm,4pm and 6pm until 9pm.
A La Carte menu available bookings are essential.
Tel: 01905 451363
Visit The White Hart
APRIL
COUNTRYTASTIC
Thursday 12th April
CountryTastic is a hands on, interactive and fun day out with food, farming and countryside at its core.
This fun indoors and outdoors children's event has plenty of FREE activities, entertaining animal displays, tractor rides and so much more! No matter what the weather this indoor and outdoor show is the perfect day out this Easter hols!
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
Book online today or call 01684 584924
www.threecounties.co.uk/countrytastic
GORDON GILTRAP CHARITY GIG at The Fleece Inn
Sunday 22nd April from 7.30pm - Tickets £10
Gordon Giltrap returns to The Fleece Inn again this spring. His live gigs sell out everytime and once again this April all money raised will be donated to the Tracy Sollis Leukemia Trust. Giltrap is a brilliant folk artist with a timeless sound.
More Information at The Fleece Inn
DAN CASSIDY and JAMES HICKMAN at The Fleece Inn
Sunday 29th April from 7.30pm - Tickets £8
James Hickman and Dan Cassidy are a newly formed transatlantic folk and roots duo. Dan Cassidy (USA), provides an exciting array of fiddling renditions, while James Hickman (UK), brings his driving guitar playing and wonderfully unique interpretations of songs to their mixture of new and old folk music.
More Information at The Fleece Inn
MAY
MALVERN SPRING GARDENING SHOW
10th - 13th May 2012
The plants and people show kicks off the gardening season with a whole host of glorious gardens, plants and beautiful features.
Spend your time meandering around the stunning RHS judged Show gardens, pickup useful tips and advice from our Landscaping Live demo area, shop till you drop and visit the blossoming RHS Floral Marquee with over 100 of the finest nursery displays.
Don't miss any of our new inspirational features including Chris Beardshaw’s Painting with Plants Gallery and the Plants and People Arena.
With the beautiful Malvern Hills as a backdrop join us for a special day out filled with inspirational ideas for real gardeners.
Book online or call 01684 584924
The Malvern Showground
Worcestershire
WR13 6NW UK
More Spring Gardening Information HERE
To get the most enjoyment out of the Show, why not stay over in some great local Accommodation or Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
JUNE
MALVERN WALKING FESTIVAL
The Malvern Walking Festival will take place from Saturday 26th May to Sunday 3rd June 2012.
9 days of themed walks led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides in and around the Malvern Hills and even further.
Truly an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Come and stay in the area and join a walk or two.
Detailed leaflets available from the Tourist Information Centres or visit website for more information.
Malvern Walking Festival Website Information
