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Days Out
What's On With Our Advertisers
What's On at a Theatre Near You
The National Trust in Worcestershire
Attractions near Worcestershire
Three Counties Showground Events - Including :-
Motor Caravanners Club 23rd - 28th May 2013
The Extreme Stunt Show 25th May 2013
Flea Fair 27th May 2013
Championship Dog Show 6th - 9th June 2013
Royal Three Counties Show 14th - 16th June 2013
Malvern Autumn Show 28th - 29th September 2013
MAY 2013
UPTON FOLK FESTIVAL
Upton Folk Festival takes place over the Bank Holiday from Friday 3rd May until Monday 6th May 2013.
This annual bash in Upton-upon-Severn is packed with folk music, chorus groups and ceilidh bands. Morris teams from all over the country perform in the streets.
www.uptonfolk.org
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.
ARTIST SHOWCASE - The Potters
22nd April - 1st June 2013
Three Little Pigs - Pershore
Local potters Chris Bell, Nancy Frost and Sally White collaborate to present a collection of their striking decorative and functional wares.
For More Information visit Three Little Pigs or contact Three Little Pigs on 01386 555210
MEN IN GENERAL
Thursday 9th May form 7.30pm - Tickets £9
The Fleece Inn - Bretforton
Men In General are five ordinary lads, so they tell us, separated at birth by the cruel hand of fate, later sacked by BP for mishandling an oil spillage, awarded six-figure pensions and now talking & singing Marvin Gaye, Joe Jackson, Coope Boyes & Simpson, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Stills, Billy Joel, Elvis, The Beach Boys, The Spooky Men’s Chorale & other top lyrics.
They are a superb all-male five-piece à capella band and sing songs of the great and the good with loads of fun and frolics along the way.
Visit The Fleece Inn
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CHOIR Sing ''Essentially English''
18th May 2013 at 7pm at Tewkesbury Abbey.
An evening of English Choral music
Tickets from £11, concessions available 01684 856148
Visit City Of Birmingham Choir Website
MALVERN HILLS WALK
Saturday 18th May 2013
Take part in St Richard’s Hospice 29th Annual Malvern Hills Walk and experience the magic of the Malvern Hills.
You can choose to do a 2,5 or 11 mile walk, so it''s suitable for all the family.
The 2 and 5 mile routes are circular, starting at 10am and 10.30am at the Blackhills car park.
These two routes are ideal for families – bring a packed lunch and enjoy beautiful views of the Worcestershire countryside.
The 11 mile route (starting at 9am) is suitable for the more adventurous and goes along the length of the Malvern Hills from Chase End. Why not get your family or colleagues together?
There is no registration fee but we ask all walkers to raise as much sponsorship money as possible.
Registration closes on Monday 13th May 2013.
Only those pre-registered will be able to take part so book your place today!
St Richards Hospice works closely with Malvern Hills Conservators to ensure the continued preservation of the hills. Enjoy!
Questions?PLease contact Lizzie in the Fundraising Dept. on 01905 763963 or email LBrazier@strichards.org.uk
or visit -www.strichards.org.uk/malvernwalk
MALVERN WALKING FESTIVAL
The Malvern Walking Festival will take place from Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June 2013.
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
THE VERNON - DUCK RACE
Supporting Primrose Hospice
Bank Holiday Monday - 27th May 2013 - 1pm Onwards.
£3 Entry per Duck
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1st Prize - One Nights Free Accommodation
2nd Prize - Meal Vouchers
3rd Prize - Bottle of Bubbly
The Vernon, Droitwich Road, Hanbury, Worcestershire,B60 4DB
Tel:01527 821236 email: info@thevernonhanbury.com
Visit The Vernon
JUNE 2013
ASPARAFEST
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June
Roll up, roll up for a tub-thumping mix of magical music, the freshest of food, fascinating farm & country crafts, frolicsome fun, barrels of beer … and awesome asparagus!
Its chilled atmosphere will make it the top choice for families who fancy being funky. Its location, slap in the heart of England, makes it a doddle to reach from anywhere in the country.
Ashdown Farm, Badsey, Nr Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7PA
Visit Asparafest Website
FELTING WORKSHOP
Sunday 2nd June 2013
Felting is a fascinating process and this workshop provides a day of creativity with results that will leave you wondering why you haven’t tried it before.
For More Information Visit Three Little Pigs or contact Three Little Pigs on 01386 555210
BISHAMPTON FETE
Sunday 23rd June 2013
1.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
FREE ENTRY.
Live Band, BBQ, Tea & Cakes.
A variety of many Stalls, Craft, Games, Cococut Shy, Skittles, Tug of War, Bouncy Castle, Raffle.
Broad Lane, Bishampton WR10 2LY
THREE COUNTIES SHOW
Discover the best of farming, food and rural pursuits this June, at the Three Counties Show near Malvern.
The Three Counties Show remains the largest agricultural and countryside show in the region offering a superb day out for all ages.
The Three Counties Show 2013
Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire
Friday 14th to Sunday 16th June 2013 Times: From 8am to 6pm
Admission: Ticket prices vary, contact the organisers for more information. Telephone: (01684) 584900
Three Counties Show
If you are looking for somewhere to stay during the Show there are plenty of local Bed & Breakfast and good Accommodation nearby.
Dine Out at some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
ACORNS TRIPLE RUN
Sunday 23rd June 2013. 10:00am to 15:00
Three Counties Showground, Malvern
Acorns Triple Run – Chose Your Distance
The Acorns Triple Run is a running event designed to appeal to all ages, levels of fitness and sporting ability. The three courses allow members of the family, both young and old to participate.
The Acorns Triple Run celebrates the strength and determination that we all have within us and often take for granted. In particular it is designed to encourage able bodied and disabled children to participate together
1km Fun Run - Entry Fee £5.00
This 1 kilometre wheelchair friendly course is designed to cater for children and adults with special needs. Entrants may be self-propelled, walk, run or be pushed around the course. This outdoor course finishes under the same finish arch as the 5km Woodland Trail and Half Marathon. The course is well marshalled and participants can make use of specialist facilities in the Fun Run HQ.
5km Woodland Trail – Entry Fee £8.00
A 5 kilometre multi-terrain fun run or walk through scenic woodland adjacent to the Showground site. All children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Malvern Half Marathon – Entry Fee £18.00 (affiliated runners) / £20.00 (non-affiliated runners)
A predominately flat course, running through villages beneath the picturesque setting of the Malvern Hills.
For further information please visit our website or call the events team
on 0844 984 0405
Visit Website For Further Details
WHITE LADIES ASTON GARDEN FETE
Saturday 29th June 2013
2.30 - 4pm. No Entrance Cost.
A traditional Garden Fete with stalls, teas, games, raffles, tombolas and children's races.
The Old Vicarage, White Ladies Aston, WR7 4QH
Plenty of parking.
There is also an 'as new boutique' in the Parish room WR7 4QQ.
TENBURY TEME VALLEY BAND
Tenbury Teme Valley Band and Little Hereford Voices Community Choir are performing together in ''Music for a Summer Evening''on Saturday 29th June 2013, at 7.30 pm.
All proceeds from the event will go to two local charity organisations-Shoot for the Stars (a group for vulnerable young people) and Mandy Davies Cancer Support (offering support for families of cancer sufferers in the Tenbury area).
Regal Theatre Tenbury Wells, Tickets £7.00, Concessions £6.00.
UPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
28th 29th 30th June 2013
Hot rhythms on the banks of the River Severn at Upton-upon-Severn at the annual Jazz Festival.
Upton's 28th International Festival of New Orleans, Hot Club, Dixieland, Comedy, Trad and Swing styles of Jazz in venues throughout the town.
To get the most enjoyment out of the festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodationor Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
Visit Jazz Festival Website For Further Information
JULY
CAR BOOT SALE
Re-opening by popular demand on 7th July 2013
Boye Meadow Caravan Park
Upton-upon-Severn WR8 0PD- on the A4104
Entrance opposite Upton Marina
Cars £5 Vans from £8
Gates open at 9am weather permitting
Free parking for visitors
Dates: July 14th & 28th - August 4th 11th & 18th
September 1st & every Sunday until end of October
Tel. 07837 632817
UPTON BLUES FESTIVAL
July 19th - 21st 2013
Upton Blues Festival – probably the best completely free blues festival in the UK.
In and around the Pubs and Streets of Upton upon Severn.
Set in the beautiful Worcestershire riverside town of Upton upon Severn, the 2013 festival will be the 12th – growing from a small event in a couple of pubs into what is now a festival that swamps the town with thousands of music fans, features the ‘Best of British Blues’ over a whole weekend on three main stages and nine pub venues, totaling over 100 gigs over the weekend.
Visit Upton Blues Festival Website For Further Information
A TASTE OF WORCESTERSHIRE FOOD & JAZZ FESTIVAL
Brockencote Hall, Chaddesley Corbett
Saturday July 27th, 10am – 5pm and Sunday July 28th, 10am – 4pm.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, A Taste of Worcestershire Food Festival will return to Brockencote Hall in July 2013.
Celebrating the wealth of fine food and drink from Worcestershire and beyond, the exciting two-day event is open to all local food producers, showcasing anything and everything to do with the foods we love to eat, cook or share.
Running from Saturday July 27 to Sunday July 28, the Festival takes place in a spacious marquee and the surrounding meadow at prestigious Brockencote Hall in Chaddesley Corbett.
As well as regular cookery demonstrations during both days, and the opportunity to browse and buy from the many stalls, the event also incorporates a Jazz Festival on the Saturday night!
The Food Festival runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, while the doors will open for the Jazz Festival at 7pm on Saturday.
Admission is by ticket only and there is plenty of free parking on site.
Book your tickets at: www.tasteofworcestershire.co.uk
WELLAND STEAM RALLY
26th 27th & 28th July 2013
A great family day out packed with things to see and do by the beautiful Malvern Hills.
The Welland Steam and Country Rally is held every year over 3 days on the last weekend in July. The Rally first started in 1964 by a handful of Steam Engine enthusiasts in Ross-on-Wye and it has grown and developed since then. It is now one of the largest and most respected events of its type in the country on its own 130 acre site in Welland, Worcestershire.
The Rally is a day of nostalgia, sights, sounds and colour for every member of the family as you take a trip down memory lane to the days when steam power reigned on the roads, farm and fairground.
Vist Website www.wellandsteamrally.co.uk
AUGUST
PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL
Visit Pershore Plum Festival Website
UPTON FESTIVAL 2013
August Bank Holiday Weekend - 23rd 24th 25th.
Upton upon Severn International Music & Camping Festival
Fun Family Music Festival.
Visit Upton Festival Website Here
Days Out
What's On With Our Advertisers
What's On at a Theatre Near You
The National Trust in Worcestershire
Attractions near Worcestershire
Three Counties Showground Events - Including :-
Motor Caravanners Club 23rd - 28th May 2013
The Extreme Stunt Show 25th May 2013
Flea Fair 27th May 2013
Championship Dog Show 6th - 9th June 2013
Royal Three Counties Show 14th - 16th June 2013
Malvern Autumn Show 28th - 29th September 2013
MAY 2013
UPTON FOLK FESTIVAL
Upton Folk Festival takes place over the Bank Holiday from Friday 3rd May until Monday 6th May 2013.
This annual bash in Upton-upon-Severn is packed with folk music, chorus groups and ceilidh bands. Morris teams from all over the country perform in the streets.
www.uptonfolk.org
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.
ARTIST SHOWCASE - The Potters
22nd April - 1st June 2013
Three Little Pigs - Pershore
Local potters Chris Bell, Nancy Frost and Sally White collaborate to present a collection of their striking decorative and functional wares.
For More Information visit Three Little Pigs or contact Three Little Pigs on 01386 555210
MEN IN GENERAL
Thursday 9th May form 7.30pm - Tickets £9
The Fleece Inn - Bretforton
Men In General are five ordinary lads, so they tell us, separated at birth by the cruel hand of fate, later sacked by BP for mishandling an oil spillage, awarded six-figure pensions and now talking & singing Marvin Gaye, Joe Jackson, Coope Boyes & Simpson, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Stills, Billy Joel, Elvis, The Beach Boys, The Spooky Men’s Chorale & other top lyrics.
They are a superb all-male five-piece à capella band and sing songs of the great and the good with loads of fun and frolics along the way.
Visit The Fleece Inn
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CHOIR Sing ''Essentially English''
18th May 2013 at 7pm at Tewkesbury Abbey.
An evening of English Choral music
Tickets from £11, concessions available 01684 856148
Visit City Of Birmingham Choir Website
MALVERN HILLS WALK
Saturday 18th May 2013
Take part in St Richard’s Hospice 29th Annual Malvern Hills Walk and experience the magic of the Malvern Hills.
You can choose to do a 2,5 or 11 mile walk, so it''s suitable for all the family.
The 2 and 5 mile routes are circular, starting at 10am and 10.30am at the Blackhills car park.
These two routes are ideal for families – bring a packed lunch and enjoy beautiful views of the Worcestershire countryside.
The 11 mile route (starting at 9am) is suitable for the more adventurous and goes along the length of the Malvern Hills from Chase End. Why not get your family or colleagues together?
There is no registration fee but we ask all walkers to raise as much sponsorship money as possible.
Registration closes on Monday 13th May 2013.
Only those pre-registered will be able to take part so book your place today!
St Richards Hospice works closely with Malvern Hills Conservators to ensure the continued preservation of the hills. Enjoy!
Questions?PLease contact Lizzie in the Fundraising Dept. on 01905 763963 or email LBrazier@strichards.org.uk
or visit -www.strichards.org.uk/malvernwalk
MALVERN WALKING FESTIVAL
The Malvern Walking Festival will take place from Saturday 25th May to Sunday 2nd June 2013.
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
THE VERNON - DUCK RACE
Supporting Primrose Hospice
Bank Holiday Monday - 27th May 2013 - 1pm Onwards.
£3 Entry per Duck
1st Prize - One Nights Free Accommodation
2nd Prize - Meal Vouchers
3rd Prize - Bottle of Bubbly
The Vernon, Droitwich Road, Hanbury, Worcestershire,B60 4DB
Tel:01527 821236 email: info@thevernonhanbury.com
Visit The Vernon
JUNE 2013
ASPARAFEST
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June
Roll up, roll up for a tub-thumping mix of magical music, the freshest of food, fascinating farm & country crafts, frolicsome fun, barrels of beer … and awesome asparagus!
Its chilled atmosphere will make it the top choice for families who fancy being funky. Its location, slap in the heart of England, makes it a doddle to reach from anywhere in the country.
Ashdown Farm, Badsey, Nr Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7PA
Visit Asparafest Website
FELTING WORKSHOP
Sunday 2nd June 2013
Felting is a fascinating process and this workshop provides a day of creativity with results that will leave you wondering why you haven’t tried it before.
For More Information Visit Three Little Pigs or contact Three Little Pigs on 01386 555210
BISHAMPTON FETE
Sunday 23rd June 2013
1.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.
FREE ENTRY.
Live Band, BBQ, Tea & Cakes.
A variety of many Stalls, Craft, Games, Cococut Shy, Skittles, Tug of War, Bouncy Castle, Raffle.
Broad Lane, Bishampton WR10 2LY
THREE COUNTIES SHOW
Discover the best of farming, food and rural pursuits this June, at the Three Counties Show near Malvern.
The Three Counties Show remains the largest agricultural and countryside show in the region offering a superb day out for all ages.
The Three Counties Show 2013
Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire
Friday 14th to Sunday 16th June 2013 Times: From 8am to 6pm
Admission: Ticket prices vary, contact the organisers for more information. Telephone: (01684) 584900
Three Counties Show
If you are looking for somewhere to stay during the Show there are plenty of local Bed & Breakfast and good Accommodation nearby.
Dine Out at some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
ACORNS TRIPLE RUN
Sunday 23rd June 2013. 10:00am to 15:00
Three Counties Showground, Malvern
Acorns Triple Run – Chose Your Distance
The Acorns Triple Run is a running event designed to appeal to all ages, levels of fitness and sporting ability. The three courses allow members of the family, both young and old to participate.
The Acorns Triple Run celebrates the strength and determination that we all have within us and often take for granted. In particular it is designed to encourage able bodied and disabled children to participate together
1km Fun Run - Entry Fee £5.00
This 1 kilometre wheelchair friendly course is designed to cater for children and adults with special needs. Entrants may be self-propelled, walk, run or be pushed around the course. This outdoor course finishes under the same finish arch as the 5km Woodland Trail and Half Marathon. The course is well marshalled and participants can make use of specialist facilities in the Fun Run HQ.
5km Woodland Trail – Entry Fee £8.00
A 5 kilometre multi-terrain fun run or walk through scenic woodland adjacent to the Showground site. All children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Malvern Half Marathon – Entry Fee £18.00 (affiliated runners) / £20.00 (non-affiliated runners)
A predominately flat course, running through villages beneath the picturesque setting of the Malvern Hills.
For further information please visit our website or call the events team
on 0844 984 0405
Visit Website For Further Details
WHITE LADIES ASTON GARDEN FETE
Saturday 29th June 2013
2.30 - 4pm. No Entrance Cost.
A traditional Garden Fete with stalls, teas, games, raffles, tombolas and children's races.
The Old Vicarage, White Ladies Aston, WR7 4QH
Plenty of parking.
There is also an 'as new boutique' in the Parish room WR7 4QQ.
TENBURY TEME VALLEY BAND
Tenbury Teme Valley Band and Little Hereford Voices Community Choir are performing together in ''Music for a Summer Evening''on Saturday 29th June 2013, at 7.30 pm.
All proceeds from the event will go to two local charity organisations-Shoot for the Stars (a group for vulnerable young people) and Mandy Davies Cancer Support (offering support for families of cancer sufferers in the Tenbury area).
Regal Theatre Tenbury Wells, Tickets £7.00, Concessions £6.00.
UPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
28th 29th 30th June 2013
Hot rhythms on the banks of the River Severn at Upton-upon-Severn at the annual Jazz Festival.
Upton's 28th International Festival of New Orleans, Hot Club, Dixieland, Comedy, Trad and Swing styles of Jazz in venues throughout the town.
To get the most enjoyment out of the festival, why not stay over in some great local Accommodationor Dine Out in some of Worcestershires many fine restaurants.
Visit Jazz Festival Website For Further Information
JULY
CAR BOOT SALE
Re-opening by popular demand on 7th July 2013
Boye Meadow Caravan Park
Upton-upon-Severn WR8 0PD- on the A4104
Entrance opposite Upton Marina
Cars £5 Vans from £8
Gates open at 9am weather permitting
Free parking for visitors
Dates: July 14th & 28th - August 4th 11th & 18th
September 1st & every Sunday until end of October
Tel. 07837 632817
UPTON BLUES FESTIVAL
July 19th - 21st 2013
Upton Blues Festival – probably the best completely free blues festival in the UK.
In and around the Pubs and Streets of Upton upon Severn.
Set in the beautiful Worcestershire riverside town of Upton upon Severn, the 2013 festival will be the 12th – growing from a small event in a couple of pubs into what is now a festival that swamps the town with thousands of music fans, features the ‘Best of British Blues’ over a whole weekend on three main stages and nine pub venues, totaling over 100 gigs over the weekend.
Visit Upton Blues Festival Website For Further Information
A TASTE OF WORCESTERSHIRE FOOD & JAZZ FESTIVAL
Brockencote Hall, Chaddesley Corbett
Saturday July 27th, 10am – 5pm and Sunday July 28th, 10am – 4pm.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, A Taste of Worcestershire Food Festival will return to Brockencote Hall in July 2013.
Celebrating the wealth of fine food and drink from Worcestershire and beyond, the exciting two-day event is open to all local food producers, showcasing anything and everything to do with the foods we love to eat, cook or share.
Running from Saturday July 27 to Sunday July 28, the Festival takes place in a spacious marquee and the surrounding meadow at prestigious Brockencote Hall in Chaddesley Corbett.
As well as regular cookery demonstrations during both days, and the opportunity to browse and buy from the many stalls, the event also incorporates a Jazz Festival on the Saturday night!
The Food Festival runs from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, while the doors will open for the Jazz Festival at 7pm on Saturday.
Admission is by ticket only and there is plenty of free parking on site.
Book your tickets at: www.tasteofworcestershire.co.uk
WELLAND STEAM RALLY
26th 27th & 28th July 2013
A great family day out packed with things to see and do by the beautiful Malvern Hills.
The Welland Steam and Country Rally is held every year over 3 days on the last weekend in July. The Rally first started in 1964 by a handful of Steam Engine enthusiasts in Ross-on-Wye and it has grown and developed since then. It is now one of the largest and most respected events of its type in the country on its own 130 acre site in Welland, Worcestershire.
The Rally is a day of nostalgia, sights, sounds and colour for every member of the family as you take a trip down memory lane to the days when steam power reigned on the roads, farm and fairground.
Vist Website www.wellandsteamrally.co.uk
AUGUST
PERSHORE PLUM FESTIVAL
Visit Pershore Plum Festival Website
UPTON FESTIVAL 2013
August Bank Holiday Weekend - 23rd 24th 25th.
Upton upon Severn International Music & Camping Festival
Fun Family Music Festival.
Visit Upton Festival Website Here
