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Scrumpy & Western Gig Guide 2012
currently 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, Combyne Arvester, 'Ere Whacks, Corky, Surfin' Turnips, The Skimmity Hitchers, The Boot Hill All Stars, The Shenanigans Banned, Jethro and Bill Bailey

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January 2012

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 Agricultural Orchestra 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

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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
• 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 Mangledwurzels at Mendip Golf Club, Gurney Slade, Oakhill, Somerset BA3 4UT (01749 840570) Ticket prices and availability to be confirmed. Ticket to include hog roast! The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 8.30pm.

Friday 24th February 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at The Dock Inn, Penzance, Cornwall

Saturday 25th February 2012

• The Mangledwurzels (5pm) 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. 3pm kick-off; The Mangledwurzels will be performing from 5pm. Check the Gloucester Rugby website for further details on matchday ticket availability. Anyone with a match ticket can watch the show for free!

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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 (9pm) at Headley Park Community Centre, Headley Lane, Headley Park, Bristol BS13 7NW (0117 904 1751) Details to follow.
• Combyne Arvester (8:30pm) at The Old Inn, Hutton, Somerset

Friday 16th March 2012

• 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

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

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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!

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.

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 Industial 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.
• Combyne Arvester (3:00pm) at Scallys, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset

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

• The Mangledwurzels 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 3.15pm. Prices and other details to follow.

Saturday 21st April

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

Friday 27th April 2012

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

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May 2012

• Combyne Arvester (9pm) at The Kings Head, Coleford, Somerset

• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at Scrumpy Night at Melksham Labour Club, 3 Lowbourne, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 7DZ (07969 370191)
• The New Forest Plonkers (8pm) at Royal British Legion Boat Appeal at Hurn Sports Club, Hurn, Dorset.

• 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. Market House Karaoke from 7pm. 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 Charity Music Weekend at Ye Olde White Lion, 26 High Street, Bradninch, Exeter, Devon EX5 4QL (01392 881263) Details to follow

Saturday 19th May 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at St. Columb, Cornwall

Friday 25th May 2012

• The Skimmity Hitchers at The Greyhound, Corfe Castle, Dorset

Wednesday 30th May to Saturday 2nd June 2012

• The Wurzels, The Mangledwurzels at Royal Bath and West Show at The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN (01749 822200) A great day out in Somerset for families, friends and rural enthusiasts. The Wurzels are playing on the usual Wednesday afternoon slot. The Mangledwurzels have been booked to play two 40 minute slots on the Village Green on the Thursday; times to be confirmed. As well as music, you can expect art exhibitions, rural crafts and local produce to a miniature railway, falconry displays and terrier racing - there's more happening than you think at the country's premier agricultural show. Tickets on sale in the new year.

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June 2012

Wednesday 30th May to Saturday 2nd June 2012

• The Wurzels, The Mangledwurzels at Royal Bath and West Show at The Royal Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN (01749 822200) A great day out in Somerset for families, friends and rural enthusiasts. The Wurzels are playing on the usual Wednesday afternoon slot. The Mangledwurzels have been booked to play two 40 minute slots on the Village Green on the Thursday; times to be confirmed. As well as music, you can expect art exhibitions, rural crafts and local produce to a miniature railway, falconry displays and terrier racing - there's more happening than you think at the country's premier agricultural show. Tickets on sale in the new year.

Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd June 2012

• Combyne Arvester, The Somerset Paddies, Surfin Turnips, The Skimmity Hitchers, The Fanzines, Mad Manners, The Communicators, The Fallen Apples, The Cherry Pickers, Magic Candle (noon-late) at Scrumpstock Festival at Oaktree Farm Arena, Highbridge, Somerset. Srumpstock is a brand new festival celebrating many aspects of Somerset culture - apples and cider, Adge Cutler and The Wurzels. As well as the live music there will be a cider bar, hot food market and local somerset produce. Doors will open at noon on Saturday, with fun activities such as welly wanging and a human agility course; music from 5pm with comedy acts, entertainment and DJs also providing entertainment into the late hours. Weekend tickets are now available at £17.50 which includes booking, camping, parking and postage fees, this will include 2 nights camping and entry for both days entertainment. Day tickets are priced at £11 per day for those not wishing to stay over!

Saturday 2nd June 2012

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Diamond Jubilee Village Party at The Winscombe Club, 7 Sandford Road, Winscombe, Somerset BS25 1HD (01934 842624)

Sunday 3rd June 2012

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at Diamond Jubilee Party at Mill Farm Caravan and Camping Park, Mill Farm, Watery Lane, Fiddington, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 1JQ. Campers and guests only!

Monday 4th June 2012

• The Mangledwurzels (2.30pm) at Diamond Jubilee Village Party at Lymore Gardens Park, Lymore Gardens, Bath BA2 1AQ
• The New Forest Plonkers (daytime) at Sherborne Castle Country Fair, Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, Hampshire
• The New Forest Plonkers (evening) at Staverton Club, Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 6PA

Tuesday 4th June 2012

• The Mangledwurzels (2pm) at Diamond Jubilee Village Party at Ruishton Playing Field, Ruishton, Taunton, Somerset TA3 5JD

Thursday 7th to Saturday 9th June 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at Royal Cornwall Show, Whitecross, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 7JE. The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, usually called the Royal Cornwall Show, is an agricultural show organised by The Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall. The show lasts for three days and attracts approximately 120,000 visitors annually, making it one of Cornwall's major tourist attractions.

Friday 8th - Sunday 10th June 2012

• The Skimmity Hitchers at Wimborne Folk Festival, Wimborne, Dorset

Friday 15th June 2012

• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at West Country Summer BBQ at Holiday Inn, Filton Road, Bristol BS16 1QX (0871 942 9014) Tickets prices to be confirmed. Doors open 7.30pm; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 8pm.
• The Skimmity Hitchers at The Ropemakers, Bridport, Dorset

Saturday 16th June 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at Bude

Sunday 17th June 2012

• The New Forest Plonkers at Bournemouth & Poole Preservation Club at Canford Park Arena, Magna Road, Poole, Dorset BH21 3AP

Saturday 30th June 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at The Future Inn, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon

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July 2012

Friday 6th July 2012 (7.30pm)

• The Mangledwurzels at Barn Dance/Fundraiser at Uplowman Court Farm, Uplowman, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7DW (01884 821 690)
  Details to follow.

Saturday 7th July 2012

• The Skimmity Hitchers at Pen & Quill, Taunton, Somerset

Saturday 14th July 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at High Hampton, Devon

Saturday 21st July 2012

• The New Forest Plonkers (11am-4pm) at Fordingbridge Summer Festival, Fordingbridge, Hampshire

Saturday 28th July 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at Truck Show at Stithians Showground, Stithians, Cornwall
• Combyne Arvester (9pm) at The Catherines Inn, Bleadon, Somerset

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August 2012

Thursday 3rd to Saturday 5th August 2012

• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at Torbay Steam Fair, Torbay, Devon

Friday 4th August 2012

• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 5th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. The 5th Bristol Cider Festival is 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 next year 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. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all sessions.
• The New Forest Plonkers (11am-5pm) at Mudeford Sandbank Big Beach Fun Day, Mudeford, Christchurch, Hampshire
• Combyne Arvester (7:30pm) at Wick St Lawrence Harvest Home, Wick St Lawrence, Somerset

Saturday 5th August 2012

• The Mangledwurzels (11.30am) at 5th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. The 4th Bristol Cider Festival is 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 next year 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. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all sessions.
• The Mangledwurzels (7.30pm) at 5th Bristol Cider Festival at Brunel’s Old Station, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH. The 5th Bristol Cider Festival is 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 next year 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. The Mangledwurzels will be playing a full show at all sessions.

Tuesday 7th August 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at Truck Show at Godolphin Fayre, Godolphin

Friday 10th to Sunday 13th August 2012

• The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra at The Gilcombe Festival of Transport at Gilcombe Farm, Bruton, Somerset, BA10 0QE. The Plonkers will be playing live on all 3 days; more details and links soon.

Wednesday 15th August 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at Gillingham & Shaftsbury Show, Shaftsbury, Dorset

Saturday 18th August 2012

• Combyne Arvester (9pm) at King William Inn, Glastonbury, Somerset

Sunday 19th August 2012

• The New Forest Plonkers (12.30pm - 6pm) at Southampton Cider & Sausage Festival at Lord Nelson Pub, Hythe, Hampshire

Saturday 25th to Monday 27th August 2012

• The New Forest Plonkers at Rudgwick Steam Show, Rudgwick, Sussex

Saturday 25th August 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at Riverside Holiday Park, Exmoor
• Combyne Arvester (9:30pm) at Winscombe Social Club, Winscombe, Somerset

Sunday 26th August 2012

• The Mangledwurzels at Hawkesbury Horticultural Show at Hawkesbury Village Hall and Showground, High Street, Hawkesbury Upton, Badminton, South Gloucestershire GL9 1BA The Hawkesbury Show attracts around 2,500 visitors each year. The main attraction is the large produce marquee, full of the biggest and best fruit, vegetables and flowers as well as crafts, home baking, wine, photographs and pictures. Another key part of the show is the wonderful carnival procession that runs through the village and into the arena on the recreation ground. The beer tent is well stocked and there are plenty of stalls to browse. If it's thrills you are after then the funfair is where you'll be headed with dodgems, waltzers and plenty more. There will be entertainment in the central arena, as well as fairground rides, a deer roast, beer tent, raffle, live music from a local silver band, archery displays and local crafts and produce stalls, so there is something for everyone. The popular carnival procession begins with the crowning of the carnival queen before travelling through the village to the Show Ground. Gates open at 12.30pm, and the evening entertainment starts at 6.30pm, with three live bands culminating with a 75 minute show from The Mangledwurzels.

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September 2012

Saturday 8th September 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at Iveybridge, Devon
• The Skimmity Hitchers at Barnstomper Festival, Dorset

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October 2012

Saturday 6th October 2012

• The Mangledwurzels (8pm) at Charity Fundraiser at Minehead Rugby Club, The Tom Stewart Field, Ellicombe Lane, Ellicombe, Minehead, Somerset TA24 6TR (01643 707 155) Details to follow.

Sunday 14th October 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at Falmouth Oyster Festival, Falmouth, Cornwall

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November 2012

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December 2012

Monday 24th December 2012

• The Cornish Wurzells at Pelynt Social Club, The Old School House, Pelynt, Looe, Cornwall PL13 2LG (01503 220 785)

Monday 31st December 2012

• The Mangledwurzels (9pm) at New Year's Eve Party at The Canal Inn, Wrantage, Taunton, Somerset TA3 6DF (01823 480210)

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