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Scrumpy & Western Gig Archive 2012
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 2012

Saturday 14th January 2012

  • 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 charity (and ensure a good crop of apples, of course!). The Mangledwurzels plus support will be providing the entertainment. Tickets on sale later in the year. Bar 'til midnight, hog roast and hot mulled cider available.

Monday 16th January 2012

  • Bill Bailey at Work In Progress! at Leicester Square Theatre, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7BX (08448 733433) Bill has been busy working on the creation of new material and in a series of low-key dates will now be performing it live. This really is work in progress and a preparation (of sorts) for what he may or may not perform as his next large-scale show. So, all quite vague then and completely unmissable as a result. Tickets £15.00.

Saturday 21st January 2012

  • Combyne Arvester (9.00pm) at Kameleon, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
  • Somerset Paddies at Irish Nite at Chipping Sodbury Yatch Club, Chipping Sodbury, South Glos

Monday 23rd January 2012

  • Bill Bailey at Work In Progress! at Leicester Square Theatre, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7BX (08448 733433) Bill has been busy working on the creation of new material and in a series of low-key dates will now be performing it live. This really is work in progress and a preparation (of sorts) for what he may or may not perform as his next large-scale show. So, all quite vague then and completely unmissable as a result. Tickets £15.00.

Friday 27th January 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 8th 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 Skimmity Hitchers at Plume of Feathers, Sherborne, Somerset

Saturday 28th January 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (11.30am) at 8th 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 8th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. This session has now sold out! 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. 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 Plonkers at Real Ale and Cider Festival at The Dean Park Inn, Bournemouth, 41 Wimbourne Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6NB. Now under new management, Tracey and her team welcome you to their Real Ale and Cider Festival. The festival runs from Friday 27th to Sun 29th January 2012; The Plonkers are playing live on the Saturday.
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Cross Hands, Alveston
  • Twurzel (9pm) at The New Inn, Park Bottom, Illogan, Cornwall
  • Combyne Arvester (9pm) at The Lord Nelson, Cleeve, Somerset

February 2012

Friday 3rd February 2012

  • Acker Bilk & The New Paramount Jazz Band (Ball Barber & Bilk) at Birmingham Town Hall, Birmingham. 3B's Concert with Acker Bilk, Chris Barber and Kenny Ball with their bands.
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Baccy Jar, Whitchurch
  • 'Ere Whacks at Dog & Fox, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire

Saturday 4th February 2012

  • The Cornish Wurzells at Trethew Manor, Liskeard, Cornwall
  • Golly (The Plonkers) at A Burns Night Haggis Supper at St Clements Church Hall, Hamilton Close, Boscome, Bournemouth, BH1 4BX. The Coda Fiddle Orchestra present, a Burns Night Haggis Supper, in aid of The Children's Orchestra Charity. Golly the Plonker will be calling in his new tartan trousers at a Burns Ceilidh Supper, while clutching his haggis and scratching his sporran. Also performing is Jester Barney Bay.
  • The Skimmity Hitchers at Pen and Quill, Taunton, Somerset

Monday 7th February 2012

  • Bill Bailey at Work In Progress! at Leicester Square Theatre, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7BX (08448 733433) Bill has been busy working on the creation of new material and in a series of low-key dates will now be performing it live. This really is work in progress and a preparation (of sorts) for what he may or may not perform as his next large-scale show. So, all quite vague then and completely unmissable as a result. Tickets £15.00.

Friday 10th February 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 6th 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 11th February 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (11.30am) at 6th 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 6th 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.

Monday 13th February 2012

  • Bill Bailey at Work In Progress! at Leicester Square Theatre, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7BX (08448 733433) Bill has been busy working on the creation of new material and in a series of low-key dates will now be performing it live. This really is work in progress and a preparation (of sorts) for what he may or may not perform as his next large-scale show. So, all quite vague then and completely unmissable as a result. Tickets £15.00.

Friday 17th February 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (9.15pm) at The Fire Engine, 188 Church Road, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9HX (0117 939 4331) Free entry

Sunday 19th February 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (7pm) at Grand Reopining Party! at The Royal Oak, 43 High Street, Nailsea, North Somerset BS48 1AS (01275 853127)
    The Royal Oak in Nailsea - the pub where Adge Cutler and The Wurzels recorded their first two albums - has undergone a massive six-figure sum refit under the new stewardship of Steve Hurley, and to celebrate the reopening, have decided to recreate that seminal night in 1966 with a Adge Cutler tribute gig featuring The Mangledwurzels. Free entry. Normal pub opening times; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 7pm.
Friday 24th February 2012
  • The Cornish Wurzells at The Dock Inn, Penzance, Cornwall
Saturday 25th February 2012
  • The Mangledwurzels (7.45pm) at After Match Entertainment (Gloucester v Harlequins) at Gloucester Rugby Club, Kingsholm Rugby Stadium, Kingsholm Road, Kingsholm, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 3AX (0871 8718781) The Gloucester v Harlequins match is a highlight of the Premiership season. 6pm kick-off; The Mangledwurzels will be performing from 7.45pm. Check the Gloucester Rugby website for further details on matchday ticket availability. Anyone with a match ticket can watch the show for free!

March 2012

Friday 9th March to Sunday 11th March 2012

  • Pete Shutler & Bonny Sartin (The Yetties) at The President's Party at Halsway Manor, Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset TA4 4BD (01984 618274) The Yetties Weekend at Halsway has, naturally enough, come to an end but they have been persuaded to carry on organising a singing and dancing event. Bonny Sartin is Hon. President of Halsway Manor Society so this will be billed as 'The President's Party'. Guest musician will be Pete Shutler. If you are interested contact The Manor on 01984 618274 or email office@halswaymanor.org.uk.

Saturday 10th March 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at Headley Park Community Centre, Headley Lane, Headley Park, Bristol BS13 7NW (0117 904 1751) Doors open 8pm. There will be a ploughman's, and a quiz; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 8.30pm. Tickets £6.00.
  • Combyne Arvester (8:30pm) at The Old Inn, Hutton, Somerset
  • Somerset Paddies at Gwernyfed RFC, The Malthouse, Trefecca, Brecon, Powys LD3 0PL

Friday 16th March 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at Waves Entertainment Centre, 17 East Walk, Yate Shopping Centre, Yate, South Gloucestershire BS37 4AS (01454 310007) Doors open at 8pm; no dress code (Wurzel/yokel dress optional!); all ages welcome. Tickets £4.00 available in advance or from the venue on the night.
  • The Skimmity Hitchers at The Ropemakers, Bridport, Dorset

Saturday 17th March 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at St Patrick's Day Bash at Yeovil Liberal Club, 94 Middle Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1LT (01935 423037) Free entry.
  • Combyne Arvester (9pm) at King William Inn, Glastonbury, Somerset
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at St Patrick's Day at Molly's, Bristol

Friday 30th March 2012

  • The Wurzels (7.30pm) at Axminster Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon EX13 5NX (01297 33333) This is a fundraising event for the Axminster Guildhall. A licensed bar will be open on the night and a selection of ciders will be available. Tickets are now available in Archway Bookshop, Axminster. Tickets cost £13.00 in advance and £15.00 on the door (if there are tickets remaining). Early ticket purchase is recommended to avoid disappointment as tickets are selling fast.

Saturday 31st March 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Thatched Cottage Inn, 65-67 Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5QF (01749 342058) Free entry.
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Shield And Dagger, Whitchurch

April 2012

Thursday 5th April 2012

  • The Wurzels plus The Skimmity Hitchers (8pm) at The Palace, Penel Orlieu, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3PF (01278 434507) Tickets £12.50 - on sale now!

Friday 6th April 2012

  • The Wurzels plus The Skimmity Hitchers (8pm) at Salisbury Arts Centre, Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3UT (01722 321744) Tickets £15.00 - on sale now!
  • The Mangledwurzels at The Sloop Inn, Newton Road, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 5ES (01803 872979) Free entry.

Saturday 7th April 2012

  • The Wurzels plus The Skimmity Hitchers (8pm) at The Fleece, 12 St Thomas Street, Bristol BS1 6JJ (0117 929 9008) Tickets £15.00 - on sale now!
  • The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Catherine's Inn, Bleadon Road, Bleadon, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 0PZ (01934 812 275) Free entry.
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Swan, Thornbury, South Gloucesteshire
  • 'Ere Whacks (9pm) at Dog & Fox, Ashley Road, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire

Sunday 8th April 2012

  • The Wurzels plus The Skimmity Hitchers (8pm) at Square and Compass Inn, Windmill Hill, Ashill, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9NX (01823 480467) Tickets £15.00 - on sale now!
  • The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at Ross on Wye RFC Fundraiser at Mighty 8, Unit 1 Chase Industrial Estate, Alton Road, Ross on Wye, Herefordshire HR9 5WA. An all-day charity fundraising event with a barn dance in the big hall with hay bales, Weston’s cider, food and a disco with live music from The Mangledwurzels in the evening. Tickets on sale now from Mighty 8 box office priced £5.00; tel: 01989 563567; email: info@mighty8.biz.
  • The Plonkers at The New Forest Spring Fair at The Showground, New Park, Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7QH. The New Forest Spring Fair & New Park Equestrian Spring Show will have a full programme of events in the display ring, country activities, trade stands and animals. This will be a fun filled day out for all the family and something for all ages including The Plonkers. Entrance fee: £5.00 per car.
  • Combyne Arvester (3pm) at Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
  • Somerset Paddies at The Barn, Wraxhall, Nailsea. Afternoon gig; full band.

Friday 13th to 15th April 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at The Motorhome Show at Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN The Motorhome Show is one the the biggest in Europe. The event takes place over the weekend of 13th to 15th April 2012 from 9.30am to 5pm. The Mangledwurzels will be providing the evening's entertainment in the Westex Suite on the Friday evening; on stage between 8pm and 11.30pm. Camping Fees: If you arrive from Thursday – £40 or Friday – £35. Two Adults are included in the price. Children up to 16 years are FREE. Additional adults are £7.50 each.

Saturday 14th April 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (1.30pm & 5.15pm) at Matchday Cider Festial (Oxford vs Gillingham) at The Priory, Grenoble Road, Littlemore, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 4YY (01865 747033) Normal pub opening hours; The Mangledwurzels will be performing a 45 minute pre-match warm-up cider party set at 1.30pm and then the full two-set show after full-time from 5.15pm. Free entry.
  • The Cornish Wurzells at Camelford Conservative Club, Camelford, Cornwall

Sunday 15th April 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (3pm) at 1st Royal Marine Cider Festival at The Royal Marine Inn, Great Western Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 5AA Normal pub opening hours, The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 3pm.

Friday 20th April 2012

  • The Plonkers at Frank Sutton Ltd, Castle Garage, Monmouth Road, Raglan, Monmouthshire, NP15 2HH This year is their 50th year in business and they are having a celebration party and open day. This event is for all of the customers that have been dealing with Frank Sutton over the years. And of course, no 50th celebration would be complete without The Plonkers.

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April 2012

  • The Wurzels, Rusty Shackle, Livestock Davies and The Lowdown Snakes, Sian & The Sugardaddys, Dom & Josh, Bobs Dabdown All Stars and The Dukes (Saturday) and Cinderford Brass Band, The Springfield Singers, Sian & The Sugardaddys, Trad Jazz Band, Male Voice Choir and Pip & Graham (Sunday) at 1st DABdown Festival at The Miners Arms, Whitecroft, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 4PE (01278 434507) A fantastic day of music and fun awaits in celebration of The Forest community, coming together in an effort to raise funds for local needs. So come and have fun and help the community. Saturday tickets £15.00 - on sale now! Bring your ticket with you on the following day and get in completely FREE for Sunday's entertainment. Tickets available from: Dorothy Maskrey ( 01594 562034 or 0779 025 2232) or The Miners Arms (01594 562483). Gates open at 2pm until late.

Saturday 21st April 2012

  • Somerset Paddies (afternoon) at Portbury Cider Festival
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at St. George's Labour Club, St. George's, Bristol

Sunday 22nd April 2012

  • Somerset Paddies (3pm) at Waggon & Horses, Clevedon, North Somerset

Thursday 26th April 2012

  • Bill Bailey at Work In Progress! at Leicester Square Theatre, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7BX (08448 733433) Bill has been busy working on the creation of new material and in a series of low-key dates will now be performing it live. This really is work in progress and a preparation (of sorts) for what he may or may not perform as his next large-scale show. So, all quite vague then and completely unmissable as a result. Tickets £15.00. SOLD OUT!

Friday 27th April 2012

  • Combyne Arvester (9pm) at Longs Arms, Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th April 2012

  • Somerset Paddies and Gidley's Turn at 2nd Cider & Sausage Sizzle at The Horse & Groom, Bittaford, nr Iyvbridge, Devon PL21 0EL (01752 892358). A two day charity fundraiser for the Erme Valley Riding For The Disabled. There will be 15+ regional ciders and 6 types of localy made sausages. The Somerset Paddies are playing on the Sunday afternoon.

Saturday 28th April 2012

  • Somerset Paddies at Bayford Inn, Bayford, Wincanton Cancelled!

Sunday 29th April 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (4pm) at Cider Festival at The Plume Of Feathers, Half Moon Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3LN (01935 816569) A weekend of cider-swilling in Sherborne. There will be live music all weekend, with The Mangledwurzels serving up an afternoon of Wurzels-flavoured, cider-fuelled Scrumpy & Western entertainment on the Sunday. Normal pub opening hours; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 4pm. free entry.

May 2012

Friday 4th May 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at UWESU Beer & Cider Festival at RED Bar, UWE Students Union, F Block, Frenchay Campus, Bristol BS16 1QY. This is a students and guests only event.
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at White Horse, Pilning
  • Combyne Arvester (9pm) at The Kings Head, Coleford, Somerset

Saturday 5th May 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Catherine's Inn, Bleadon Road, Bleadon, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset BS24 0PZ (01934 812 275) Free entry
  • The Plonkers (10am-4.30pm) at Downton Cuckoo Fair, Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire The Cuckoo Fair is held on the village greens in the picturesque village of Downton situated six miles south of Salisbury on the edge of the New Forest. The Plonkers will be appearing in the parade and later playing live 'on the green'.
  • The Plonkers (9pm) at The Amberwood, 154 Ringwood Road, Walkford, Christchurch, Hampshire RH23 5RQ
  • The New Forest Yokels (8pm) at Royal British Legion Boat Appeal at Hurn Sports Club, Hurn, Dorset.
  • Bill Bailey, Rufus Hound, Pat Cahill & Charlie Baker MC at Union Chapel, Compton Avenue, London N1 2XD. Tickets on sale now priced £16.00. Doors & Bar open 6.30pm; Show starts 7.45pm.

Sunday 6th May 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (3pm) at Bank Holiday Family Fundday & Cider Festival at The Market House Inn, 21-23 High Street, Cullompton, Devon EX15 1AB (01884 32339) Normal pub opening hours; The Mangledwurzels will be performing from 3pm. Also expect Treasure Hunt and other fun and games, All day barbecue, children's ice-cream parlour, beer and cider tent selling cider and ales exclusively produced in the West Country. Free entry.
  • The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at 'British Weekend' Charity Music Weekend at Ye Olde White Lion, 26 High Street, Bradninch, Exeter, Devon EX5 4QL (01392 881263) The Mangledwurzels will be playing as part of the 'British Weekend' Charity Music Weekend. Free entry all weekend. Friday evening session starts at 7.30pm with a disco followed by the Loose Cannons on stage from 9pm. Saturday events start from noon with a bring & buy sale, and a bouncy castle for the kids all afternoon. This is followed by a charity auction with a disco and 10ft Tall on stage from 9pm. Sunday events start from noon with the children’s activities (with pizes to be won!) and the bouncy castle all afternoon. There will be Pig Racing from 5pm followed by the Grande Raffle (tickets available now from The White Lion) and The Mangledwurzels on stage from 9pm.

Thursday 10th May 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (4pm-10pm) at Evening Meeting at Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 8BJ (01963 32344) A special evening weekday race meeting with a full race card, and live entertainment from The Mangledwurzels. Please note that your tickets for the races include seeing the band. Gates open at 4pm; first race: 6.05pm; final race 8.35pm. The Mangledwurzels will be performing a full 75 minute show after the final race. Tickets from £11.00; call the ticket hotline on 0844 5793014 or buy online. See the Wincanton Racecourse website for full details.

Saturday 12th May 2012

  • 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.

Monday 14th May 2012

  • Bill Bailey in Qualmpeddler at Grand Theatre, St. Leonards Gate, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1NL (01524 64695) Bill Bailey had Doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world's greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey. He looks at the Consequences of Lies, the Unending Search for the Higgs and the Hiding Skills of Dentists. Bill tries to confront his Cluster-Qualm of living in a Time of Spectacular Ignorance, Nuclear Worry, Rare Planetary Alignment and Spice Girl reunions that may be part of the Mayan End of Days prophecy. Come savour this Broth of Anxiety with Bill Bailey - Qualmpeddler. Tickets on sale now priced £17.50.

Tuesday 15th May 2012

  • Bill Bailey in Qualmpeddler at The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1JQ (01228 633 766) Bill Bailey had Doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world's greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey. He looks at the Consequences of Lies, the Unending Search for the Higgs and the Hiding Skills of Dentists. Bill tries to confront his Cluster-Qualm of living in a Time of Spectacular Ignorance, Nuclear Worry, Rare Planetary Alignment and Spice Girl reunions that may be part of the Mayan End of Days prophecy. Come savour this Broth of Anxiety with Bill Bailey - Qualmpeddler. Tickets on sale now priced £17.50.

Wednesday 16th May 2012

  • Bill Bailey in Qualmpeddler at The Sands Centre, The Sands, Carlisle, Cumbria CA1 1JQ (01228 633 766) Bill Bailey had Doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world's greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey. He looks at the Consequences of Lies, the Unending Search for the Higgs and the Hiding Skills of Dentists. Bill tries to confront his Cluster-Qualm of living in a Time of Spectacular Ignorance, Nuclear Worry, Rare Planetary Alignment and Spice Girl reunions that may be part of the Mayan End of Days prophecy. Come savour this Broth of Anxiety with Bill Bailey - Qualmpeddler. Tickets on sale now priced £17.50.

Thursday 17th May 2012

  • Bill Bailey in Qualmpeddler at Clickimin Leisure Centre, North Lochside, Lerwick, Shetland Isles ZE1 0PJ (01595 741000) Bill Bailey had Doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world's greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey. He looks at the Consequences of Lies, the Unending Search for the Higgs and the Hiding Skills of Dentists. Bill tries to confront his Cluster-Qualm of living in a Time of Spectacular Ignorance, Nuclear Worry, Rare Planetary Alignment and Spice Girl reunions that may be part of the Mayan End of Days prophecy. Come savour this Broth of Anxiety with Bill Bailey - Qualmpeddler. Tickets on sale now priced £17.50.

Friday 18th May 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Three Horseshoes Inn, 68 High Street, Chapmanslade, Westbury, Wiltshire BA13 4AN (01373 832211) Free entry
  • Somerset Paddies (9pm) at Winford Hall, Winford
Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th May 2012
  • The Plonkers (10am-5pm) at Althorp Estate Country Show at Althorp Estate, Althorp, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN7 4HQ Held in the grounds of historic Althorp, family home of the Spencer family, this Country Show is now in its third year, with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees. Also on Sunday at this event, is the Companion Dog Show - so bring along a canine friend and have a go! The Plonkers are playing live on both days.

Saturday 19th May 2012

  • The Mangledwurzels (3pm) at School May Fair at Crudwell CE Primary School, Crudwell, Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9ER (01666 577357)
  • The Mangledwurzels at Trowbridge Cricket Club CANCELLED!
  • The Cornish Wurzells at St. Columb, Cornwall
  • Bill Bailey in Qualmpeddler at Pickaquoy Centre, Muddisgale Road, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1LR (01856 879900) Bill Bailey had Doubts about the modern world, but these have now grown into Qualms. He will be channeling these feelings of Unease and Apprehension, with the help of Religious Dubstep, his folk bouzouki, Horntallica, a re-appraisal of some of the world's greatest works of art and perhaps a dub version of Downton Abbey. He looks at the Consequences of Lies, the Unending Search for the Higgs and the Hiding Skills of Dentists. Bill tries to confront his Cluster-Qualm of living in a Time of Spectacular Ignorance, Nuclear Worry, Rare Planetary Alignment and Spice Girl reunions that may be part of the Mayan End of Days prophecy. Come savour this Broth of Anxiety with Bill Bailey - Qualmpeddler. Tickets on sale now priced £17.50.

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