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HOW TO FIND US

Worcestershire’s Vale & Spa is the ideal destination no matter where you are located, with transport routes from anywhere in the country. The M5, M4, M42 and M50 motorways provide fantastic access to the area, so there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy everything it has to offer. The opening of the new Parkway railway station (situated between Pershore and Worcester) will provide a new timetable for both Cross Country and GWR, this covering services across Western and South . As well as much improved rail links, a wide range of bus services linking the whole of the area are also available. Visit www.valeandspa.co.uk/how-to-find-us for details.

to & NW M42 to Coventry & East

Key M5 A435 A Roads J.5 Motorways

Droitwich Railways Spa Hanbury Worcestershire’s Vale and Spa area

River J.6 WORCESTER Stratford upon Avon A46

J.7 Worcestershire Parkway A44 Pershore M5 / River Avon Evesham A46 J.8 A44

M50 Broadway

Bredon to South Wales to OXFORD J.9

Cheltenham to & SW

Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this guide and the statements herein are believed to be correct at the time of publication, District Council are not liable for any errors or omissions. © 2020. All rights reserved. No part of this guide may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the written permission of the publishers. Published and designed by Wychavon District Council. Please note that all information has been supplied by the event organisers themselves and we recommend that you check all details prior to any visit. 2 www.valeandspa.co.uk WHAT’S ON 2020

WELCOME TO 2020 Worcestershire’s Vale and Spa aims FUN FOR ALL to bring you a year round diary full of festivals and events, ranging from Look out for these symbols – they are a quick guide to the event type and international standard to fun and quirky. each will be coloured to identify which Can’t decide which events to visit? Why area they are in… not turn your day trip into a relaxing short Broadway & surrounding area break and stay a while longer in some of Droitwich Spa & surrounding area the very best accommodation the area has Evesham & surrounding area to offer from hotels, B&Bs, self catering Pershore & surrounding area and even camping or glamping (visit www.valeandspa.co.uk for further details).

Its not only events that the area has to

Art & Music Food & Drink History & Heritage offer. You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping, gardens, historic buildings, heritage, galleries, countryside and outdoor activities. Horticulture, Countryside Seasonal Specialist & Gardens Once you have visited one of the towns, you will definitely want to keep coming back to explore more of the unique Sport & Recreation Village Celebrations Waterways events and stunning scenery.

www.valeandspa.co.uk 3 WHAT’S ON 2020 R D E I S C O V Bands in the Park A series of Sunday afternoon concerts take place throughout the summer. Droitwich Spa: Lido Park Evesham: Abbey Park Pershore: Abbey Park These are largely organised by volunteers and provide free live music for all to enjoy. For more information please visit: www.bandsinthepark.org.uk

Markets Local producers can be found exhibiting at markets as part of numerous events. These include seasonal farmers’ and specialist markets at different times of the year. However, weekly and monthly markets can also be visited across the district. For more information on where and when, please visit www.valeandspa.co.uk to experience the pride of the area’s local distinctiveness.

Tourist Information For information regarding local accommodation, town and village maps, attraction leaflets, tickets and souvenirs please contact: Broadway: 01386 852937 [email protected] Droitwich Spa: 01905 774312 [email protected] Evesham: 01386 446944 [email protected] Pershore: 01905 843896 [email protected]

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The walks start outside Droitwich Spa Guided town walks in Evesham Heritage Centre at St Richard’s House at and Pershore available for group 11am, take approximately 1 ½ hours and bookings only. cost £3 per person (under 16’s go free). These must be pre-booked Saturday 14 March, Saturday 11 April, by calling the relevant Tourist Saturday 9 May, Saturday 13 June, Information Centre. Saturday 11 July, Saturday 8 August, Evesham: 01386 446944 Saturday 12 September, Saturday 10 October, Saturday 14 November. Pershore: 01905 843896 Advanced booking recommended by calling 01905 774312. Exploration Walks PANORAMA TOWER OPEN DAYS RAF AIRFIELD Croome GUIDED WALK Explore one of Croome’s eye-catchers, National Trust Croome usually closed to the public, with Join our guide taking in points of fantastic views at the top. interest that relate to the once top-secret airbase during WW2. Sunday 26 January Wednesday 19 February Saturday 11 & Tuesday 21 April Saturday 14 March Saturday 9 & Tuesday 19 May Friday 24 April Saturday 13 & Tuesday 16 June Sunday 17 May Saturday 11 & Tuesday 21 July Monday 22 June Saturday 8 & Tuesday 18 August Tuesday 14 July Saturday 12 & Tuesday 15 September Saturday 15 August Saturday 10 & Tuesday 20 October Wednesday 23 September Sunday 18 October Saturday 21 November

Check the website what’s on pages for details. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome

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BROADWAY DROITWICH SPA

Broadway’s unique location Droitwich Spa is a town of great makes it the perfect base to visit charm and offers visitors an Worcestershire’s Vale & Spa. Home abundance of things to do and to one of the longest high streets in places to visit. It has been the site England, with horse chestnut trees of a settled community for over and a mixture of period houses 2,000 years and owes its existence and picturesque honey-coloured to the natural brine springs that Cotswold stone cottages, it is often emanate from beds of pure rock referred to as “The Show Village of salt 200ft below the ground. Its England”. A visit to this delightful proximity to the M5 and M42 makes location is a MUST. it an idea centre from which to explore the area. The village has an interesting artistic heritage which include well known Droitwich Spa’s distinctive heritage is artists, writers and performing artists celebrated throughout the year and such as William Morris, John Singer 2020 is no exception. With its close Sargent, Capability Brown, J. M. Barrie association with Edward Winslow and designer Gordon Russell and this (born in the town in 1595), a major aspect is perfectly portrayed in its event taking place on Saturday 4 July award-winning Arts Festival. will memorialise the Mayflower 400 commemorations.

Providing an array of attractions Other leisure activities available in and including Broadway Tower, Broadway around the town include guided walks, Museum and Art Gallery and the Gordon an open air lido and two award-winning Russell Design Museum and events parks. The Droitwich network is a including the Broadway Food Festival haven for walkers, cyclists and nature and the Horticultural and Craft Show, lovers and for those who love a retail this “Jewel of the ” is a perfect experience, look no further than the spot for a relaxing and entertaining wealth of independent shops and markets short break. that take place on a regular basis.

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EVESHAM PERSHORE

At the heart of the horticultural Pershore is a small but thriving, Vale, the historic market town picturesque Georgian market of Evesham is set in the loop of town situated on the banks the River Avon where fishing and of Shakespeare’s River Avon. boating are popular pastimes and Renowned for its association also the foundation of admired with the horticultural Vale events in the town; a nationally of Evesham and its famous renowned angling festival, the Plum Festival, the town is also colourful River Festival and the legendary for its beautiful 13th exciting rowing regattas that century Norman Abbey that sits take place throughout the year. majestically within the award winning Abbey Park.

Pershore will entice you back time after time with its wealth of independent shops, an indoor market, restaurants, and cafés serving up locally sourced produce. Events Evesham is an ideal base to tour the for all the family take place in the town Worcestershire’s Vale & Spa area and throughout the year – these include is easily accessible from anywhere in Tiddesley Wood Open Day, Pershore the country with its extensive links by Carnival, Midsummer Brass, River road and rail. The site of the bloodiest Festival, Jazz Festival and The Big battle in history – the Battle of Evesham Plum to name just a few. Number 8 in 1265, the start of the famous Spring Community Arts Centre is the hub Blossom Trail and the home to the of the town as far as entertainment much sought after Vale of Evesham and the arts are concerned, with a asparagus – which has now gained PGI full programme of live productions European protected food name status and cinema films. – are all magnificently depicted in the town’s Almonry Museum and Tourist Information Centre. Shoppers are well catered for in and around the town with a range of independent traders, outdoor markets and with something for all the family – The Valley, a shopping experience with a difference, located off the A46.

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JANUARY

Friday 3 January The Snow Dragon Number 8, Pershore Magical tale about a young goat and the legendary Snow Dragon with toe-tapping songs and lots of laughs. 2.30pm. www.number8.org Friday 10 January Matthew Bourne’s Romeo & Juliet Number 8, Pershore A contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic love story, recorded at Sadler’s Wells, London. 7pm. www.number8.org Sunday 26 January (see page 5 for further dates) Saturday 11 January Panorama Tower Open Days Wassail! National Trust Croome , Explore one of Croome’s eye-catchers, usually An ancient tradition of waking the trees to closed to the public, with fantastic views at the encourage a good apple harvest! Cider, top. Check website What’s on pages for details. singing and Morris Dancing. Free entry. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Wednesday 29 January Sunday 12 - Sunday 19 January Pershore Jazz Club Pershore Town Football Club Acorn to Oak Exhibition Frog & Henry Jazz Band. National Trust Croome New Orleans jazz at its best. 8pm. Paintings by Jilly Oxlade-Arnott celebrating Tickets: £10 including raffle tickets. 125 years of the National Trust’s properties. www.pershorejazz.org.uk/club-diary www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome Friday 31 January Wednesday 22 - The BIG Plum Fun Quiz Sunday 26 January Pershore Town Football Club Cinderella Teams of up to 6 players – prize for best Evesham Arts Centre plum named team. Phoenix Theatre Group are pleased to present www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk their 30th anniversary pantomime, Cinderella. www.phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk 8 www.valeandspa.co.uk WHAT’S ON 2020

Saturday 15 - Friday 28 February FEBRUARY Saturday 22 February Andy Parsons: Fabulous February Healing the Nation Family Fun! Evesham Arts Centre Saturday 1 February Almonry Museum, Evesham Topical stand-up comedy Paul Jones & Join us for a fabulous week from that sharp, sardonic Dave Kelly of half term fun at the bald bloke off ‘Mock the Number 8, Pershore Almonry. Check website for Week’. Age 14+. Founder members of The more details. www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk Blues Band, Paul and Dave, www.almonryevesham.org join us for an evening of live Saturday 15 - acoustic music. 7.30pm. www.number8.org Sunday 23 February Zoo Quest Monday 10 February All Things Wild, W Factor Final Honeybourne Show Can you complete our Zoo Number 8, Pershore Quest? Complete lots of fun Young people aged 11-18 challenges and activities, showcasing their talents aimed at all ages. Fun for all in various categories of the family! performing arts. www.allthingswild.co.uk @theWfactor Wednesday 26 February Thursday 13 & Pershore Jazz Club Sunday 16 February Pershore Town Friday 28 February Kinky Boots – Football Club The National The Musical Gaz Hughes Sextet plays Trust Fan Club Number 8, Pershore Art Blakey. A tribute to Art The smash hit musical based Blakey by six exceptional Number 8, Pershore Hilarious one-woman show on the film comes to cinema jazz musicians. about Helen Wood’s attempt screens, recorded on the www.pershorejazz.org.uk/ club-diary to visit every National Trust West End in 2018. Thursday property. 7.30pm. 7pm, Sunday 2.30pm. www.number8.org www.number8.org

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MARCH

Sunday 1 March Saturday 21 March Legally Blonde Droitwich Spa & District The Musical Horticultural Society Evesham Arts Centre Spring Flower Show Workshop and auditions The Sacred Heart for Legally Blonde. Further Parish Hall information on our website Traditional flower show. and Facebook page. Classes for all. Tombola www.phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk during the afternoon. Tuesday 10 March droitwichhortsoc Plant Heritage Wednesday 25 March Meeting Pershore Jazz Club Pershore College Image: Christopher Ludlow Pershore Town ‘A Cauliflower, a Eucryphia Football Club and an NGS Gardener’ - Tuesday 10 March The Mama Shakers. An a talk by Philippa Lowe. Walk up Hill energetic jazz band from Room 14, 7.15pm. France that will get your www.plantheritage.org.uk A leisurely six mile walk up feet tapping. Ticket only. to the top of to www.pershorejazz.org.uk/ Parsons Folly. club-diary www.ramblers.org.uk/Evesham Friday 27 March Mid March – Mid May Fawlty Towers Spring Blossom Trail Comedy Dinner Vale of Evesham Show A 50 mile AA signposted The Vale Golf & route around the UK’s only Country Club Blossom Trail. Enjoy a three course dinner www.valeandspa.co.uk/ hilariously served by Basil, blossom Sybil and Manuel. www.thevalegolf.co.uk/ upcoming_events

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Friday 3 April Saturday 4 - Saturday 18 April An Evening of Food & Easter Antics at the Almonry Wine Pairing Almonry Museum, Evesham Eckington Manor Bunnies going bananas, chicks acting Dinner with wine flight. Please visit our crazy? Come and see what’s happening website for full details. at the Almonry at Easter. www.eckingtonmanor.co.uk www.almonryevesham.org Saturday 4 April Sunday 5 April Rapunzel: The Musical Spring Show Evesham Arts Centre Villages Hall, Bishampton A classic, Tangled adventure - with Come and enjoy a wonderful display panto-style mayhem, music and of the first blooms of spring. 2pm - 4pm. lots of laughs for all the family. www.bishamptongardeningclub.org.uk www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk Thursday 9 April Saturday 4 - Monday 13 April Countrytastic Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Three Counties Showground, Snowshill Manor and Garden Malvern Follow rabbit’s trail to spot signs An educational event for children and of spring. Collect a chocolate prize families keen to learn all about farming (whilst stocks last). £2. and the countryside. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/snowshill-manor- www.countrytastic.co.uk and-garden

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Monday 13 April Tuesday 14 April Easter Eggspress Plant Heritage Meeting Steam Pershore College Railway, Broadway ‘Border Auriculas’, Fun for all the family on a talk by Nigel Hopes. Easter Monday with many Room 14, 7.15pm. children’s activities. www.plantheritage.org.uk www.gwsr.com Sunday 19 April Blossom Trail Bikeaway Hampton Ferry, Evesham Cycle ride raising funds for St John Ambulance and Vale of Evesham Community First Thursday 9 & 16 April Responders. www.bikeawayventures.co.uk Spring Time in the Vale Coach Tours Various pick up points across the county Experience the wonderful sights of the fruit orchards throughout the Vale of Evesham. www.dudleys-coaches.co.uk Saturday 11 & Monday 13 April Tuesday 21 April (see Easter Family page 5 for full dates) Fun Day RAF Defford Airfield Hampton Ferry, Evesham Guided Walk Charity stalls and side shows, National Trust Croome face painting, junior Easter Join our guide taking in bonnet parade, free Easter points of interest that relate egg hunt, meet the Easter bunny. In aid of Evesham to the once top-secret Thursday 23 April airbase during WW2. Adventure Playground. Check website What’s on 11am - 3pm Great British pages for details. www.hamptonferry.co.uk/ Asparagus Run events.html www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome The Fleece Inn, Bretforton Not only celebrating St George’s Day but also the start of the award-winning British Asparagus Festival in the Vale of Evesham. Asparagus will be transported in true ‘Asum Style’. www.britishasparagusfestival.org

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Friday 24 - Sunday 26 April Heritage Diesel Gala Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, Broadway Ride behind classic diesels, all now well over 50 years old. www.gwsr.com Saturday 25 April Ultimate Commitments & Blues Brothers Evesham Arts Centre Outstanding live cult film music from a 12-piece band as Chicago Blues meets Dublin Soul. www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk A fabulous packed programme of events Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 April throughout the year, celebrating words in Wartime in the Cotswolds all their forms – spoken, sung and written. Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Main Festival weekend Friday 26 June – Sunday Railway, Broadway 28 June, but with fringe events every month Enjoy the railway’s nostalgic and light-hearted through the year. With plays, author talks, writing look at life in the Cotswolds in the 1940s. workshops, short story competition, and poetry, www.gwsr.com there really is something for everyone. Monday 27 April The Mysterious Mrs Christie www.eveshamfestivalofwords.org Ecgwin’s Club, Evesham Author Andrew Wilson on Agatha Christie’s [email protected] mysterious life and his inspiration by the Sue Ablett (Festival Chair): 07871 285606. Queen of Crime. Evesham Festival of Words @infoFoW www.eveshamfestivalofwords.org

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Thursday 7 - Saturday 16 - Sunday 10 May Sunday 17 May MAY St Richard’s Evesham May Canal Festival Medieval Market Saturday 2 - Vines Park, Droitwich Spa & Banquet Family friendly festival with Sunday 3 May Evesham Market Square attractions and entertainment Medieval battle demos, craft, Evesham Rowing throughout the event. Different food and drink stalls plus Club Annual 2 Day theme each day. Many boats medieval music, games Regatta on display. and a banquet. Evesham Rowing Club www.strichardsfestival.co.uk www.battleofevesham.co.uk 2 days of top class rowing Friday 8 - Sunday 17 May on the Avon. Refreshments Sunday 10 May and bar facilities with no The Valley admission charge. VE Vintage Festival Asparagus Colour www.erc.club Ashdown Camp, , Run 2020 Nr Evesham Sunday 3 May The Valley, Evesham Vintage festival celebrating Family-friendly fun run Tiddesley Wood VE Day with music, dancing enjoying the sights, sounds Spring Open Day and wheels. and smells of the stunning www.vevintagefestival.co.uk Tiddesley Wood Nature Worcestershire countryside. Reserve www.thevalleyshopping.co.uk Open Day in this beautiful nature reserve. Thursday 21 May www.tiddesley.org.uk Superfood Spotlight: Cooking with Thursday 7 - Sunday 10 May Asparagus Eckington Manor Cookery RHS Malvern Spring School Festival A “hands on” cookery course, Three Counties Showground, Thursday 14 - 10am - 2pm. Please visit our Malvern Saturday 16 May website for full details. RHS Malvern Spring Festival www.eckingtonmanor is packed with flowers, food, Razzle Dazzle cookeryschool.co.uk crafts and family fun. Evesham Arts Centre www.rhsmalvern.co.uk Join EODS as they present songs from shows and films that Bob Fosse choreographed, directed and staged. www.eods.org.uk

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Thursday 21 - Saturday 23 - Monday 25 May Monday 25 May Saturday 30 May Asparagus Family Dubs in the Middle Springtime at the Fun Day Ashdown Farm, Nr Evesham Almonry The Fleece Inn, Bretforton The alternative VW show Almonry Museum, Evesham Plenty of family fun, live music, for dubbers, car enthusiasts, Visit the Almonry and and the infamous Asparagus families and music lovers. discover spring! Check Eating Competition! Free entry. This year, our theme is website for more details. www.thefleeceinn.co.uk “Back to School”. www.almonryevesham.org www.dubsinthemiddle.co.uk Monday 25 May Saturday 23 - Pershore Carnival Thursday 21 & 28 May Sunday 31 May Park Asparabus The Big Dino All day family fun event, with Coach Tours Day Out fair ground attractions and floats. An evening concert Various pick up points All Things Wild, Honeybourne across the county Calling all Dinosaur and fireworks will bring the Enjoy an ‘asparagus enthusiasts… this half term is carnival to a close. www.pershorecarnival.co.uk experience’ with this for you! Come and discover unique tour. our Step Through Time Saturday 30 - www.dudleys-coaches.co.uk Dinosaur Experience, Fossil Sunday 31 May Saturday 23 May Digs, Dino Barn and ride our Vale of Evesham Dino Land Train! Fun, dinosaur themed activities throughout Food & Drink Street Market the day for all the family. Festival Manor Lane, Little www.allthingswild.co.uk Evesham Comberton, WR10 3ER Bringing together the Vale Traditional stalls, children’s of Evesham’s finest food and games, bar, pork baps, cream drink producers for a tasty teas, church display, and live summer festival. music. 2pm - 5pm. www.facebook.com/ www.little-comberton.com/ VECTAEVESHAM street-market Sunday 31 May Saturday 23 - Bretforton Open Sunday 24 May Sunday 24 - Gardens Come and Explore Monday 25 May Bretforton Village Snowshill Manor A variety of beautiful gardens Come and explore the Walkabout including The Manor gardens. manor and garden on a Cropthorne Village Refreshments, plant stall. family trail. Open gardens, church flowers, Entry £5. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ www.bretforton-gardenclub.co.uk snowshill-manor-and-garden stalls, refreshments, bar, music and dog show. Sunday 31 May Saturday 23 - www.cropthornewalkabout.co.uk Have a go at Monday 25 May Sunday 24 & 31 May Stone Carving Cotswold Festival Famous Fleece Snowshill Manor of Steam Gala Asparagus Auctions and Garden Gloucestershire The Fleece Inn, Bretforton Come and get creative on Warwickshire Steam Bretforton Silver Band a one day stone carving Railway, Broadway entertain as the best local workshop. Booking essential. The best steam gala for miles Asparagus is auctioned to 0344 2491895. £80. and ride behind a large variety www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ raise funds for the band. of steam engines. snowshill-manor-and-garden Free entry. www.gwsr.com www.thefleeceinn.co.uk

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JUNE

June 2020 - May 2021 Friday 12 - Saturday 13 - Surf, Sweat and Sunday 14 June Sunday 14 June Tears: The Life Royal Three of Ted Deerhurst Counties Show Open Gardens National Trust Croome Three Counties Ashton under Hill will be Exhibition exploring his life Showground, Malvern hosting its 43rd Open as heir to an Earldom and The Heart of England’s Gardens in 2020. the UK’s first professional première celebration of the www.ashtonopengardens.co.uk surfer. countryside and rural life. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ www.royalthreecounties.co.uk Sunday 14 June croome Classic Vehicle Saturday 13 June Friday 5 - Clubs Day Hampton Ferry Gloucestershire Sunday 14 June Car and Bike Warwickshire Steam Broadway Arts Show Railway, Broadway Festival Hampton Ferry, Evesham Static displays of beautiful Various locations in and A great family day out for vintage vehicles at our around Broadway car and bike enthusiasts. stations. Celebrity speakers, If you have a veteran, www.gwsr.com renowned artists, award- vintage, classic, kit car, Sunday 14 June winning theatre productions military vehicle or motorbike and world-class musicians. you would like to show, Wick NGS www.broadwayartsfestival.com then please come along. Gardens Tuesday 9 June 11am - 4pm. Admission free, Open Day spectators car parking £2 Wick Village, Nr Pershore Walk up all day. Over nine gardens. Bredon Hill www.hamptonferry.co.uk/ 1.30pm - 6pm. Tickets £7 Elmley Castle events.html adult, children free. A six mile leisurely walk up www.ngs.org.uk Bredon Hill to Parsons Folly. www.ramblers.org.uk/Evesham

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Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 June Eckington Open Gardens 43rd Ashton under Hill and Flower Festival Eckington Village and Holy Trinity Church — OPEN GARDENS — Featuring over 30 gardens. Refreshments, free village transport, coach parties welcome. £6. www.eckington.info Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June Wartime in the Vale Ashdown WWII Camp Museum WWI, WWII & Post-War military vehicles (500+) and vintage living history show. Stalls and entertainment. www.ashdowncamp.com Sat 13 - Sun 14 June 2020 1pm - 6pm Sunday 21 June 2020 theme: “The Plant Hunters” Bishampton Open Gardens Free parking | Stalls selling refreshments, Bishampton Village local produce, plants and garden supplies. Come and enjoy a wide variety of gardens Adults £6 | Under 16s Free in one of Worcestershire’s prettiest villages. 12pm - 5pm. Discounts for larger pre-booked parties. www.bishamptongardeningclub.org.uk Tickets are valid for both days.

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500+ Friday 19 - Sunday 21 June Military National Morris Weekend Vehicles In and around Evesham wartime Multi-side national festival of Morris Dancing. in the vale www.nationalmorrisweekend.co.uk Monday 19 - Sunday 21 June Steam and Real Ale Weekends Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, Broadway A great selection of craft beers and ciders on our railway. www.gwsr.com 20 & 21 June Saturday 20 June Plant Heritage Study Day 2020 Pershore College Garden photography and Philadelphus; talks, Cherished Ashdown Farm, Vehicle guided tour and workshop. Room 14. Insurance Badsey, Nr. Evesham, www.plantheritage.org.uk Classic Military Worcestershire, Vehicle Insurance WR11 7EN www.ashdowncamp.com

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Wednesday 24 June Saturday 27 June The Muck and Shovel Brigade Fête Unitarian Chapel, Evesham Redfern House, White Ladies Aston One-woman show with Heather Wastie, A traditional village fête with attractions following the life and near-death of the for all ages. Free entry and ample parking. Droitwich . 2pm - 4.30pm. www.eveshamfestivalofwords.org Email: [email protected] Saturday 27 June Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 June Bish Bosh Bash Flower St James Church, Bishampton Festival and Open Gardens Brilliant summer fête. Brass band, classic cars, Church Lench and , WR11 4UE fun dogs, tug-o-war, food, drink, raffle. 1pm. Open gardens and scarecrows in both villages, www.bishamptonandthrockmorton.org.uk with plants, crafts and refreshments in the Saturday 27 June Village Hall. www.thelenches.org.uk From Gold to Rio Evesham Arts Centre Saturday 27 - The great 1980s sounds of Spandau Ballet Sunday 28 June and Duran Duran. New Romantics, live! Droitwich Spa Food & www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk Drink Festival Lido Park Free event with local quality food producers, PERSHORE demo kitchen, entertainment and celebrity chefs. Awarded county’s best event in 2019. MIDSUMMER BRASS www.droitwichspafestival.co.uk th Sunday 28 June SATURDAY 4 JULY 2019 Bright Clothes and Bradshaws Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, Broadway Have an extra bright day on the GWSR and put on your brightest glad rags. www.gwsr.com Sunday 28 June Dick Whittington Evesham Arts Centre Four Venues Workshop and auditions for Dick Whittington. Further information on our website and 10 am to 10pm Facebook page. www.phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk All Day Ticket £7.50 Sunday 28 June accompanied under 16 free Travel Writing Workshop

Tickets and programme will be available in June from Hampton Community Hall BLUE, Broad Street & the EYECARE Centre, Bridge Street Learn the tricks of the trade with award- also on the day from booths & venues winning travel writer, Solange Hando. www.pershoremidsummerbrass.org.uk 01386 554004 www.eveshamfestivalofwords.org

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JULY

CLOUDS OF Wednesday 1 - Sunday 5 July Sunday 5 July Bus Rally CROOME Evesham Walking Gloucestershire EXHIBITION Festival Warwickshire Steam Evesham and surrounding Railway, Broadway July 2020 - July 2021 area Large display of vintage National Trust Croome A variety of walks of buses with rides available on some of the buses. Works by Antony Bridge differing lengths, catering www.gwsr.com inspired by expansive skies for all abilities. at Croome and the nearby www.eveshamramblingclub. org.uk Sunday 5 July . Evesham Town 10k www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ Saturday 4 July croome Crown Meadow, Evesham Pershore Popular 10k running race Midsummer Brass through Evesham and Late June / early July Various venues around alongside the River Avon, The Confetti Flower Pershore including children’s fun runs. A festival of brass band www.entrycentral.com/ Field event/104797 Wyke Manor Estate, Wick, music spanning 12 hours Nr Pershore from 10am to 10pm. Sunday 5 July www.pershoremidsummerbrass. Visit our wonderfully colourful org.uk Plum Blossom Flower Field! A beautiful place Sunday to walk around and take Saturday 4 - Angel Hotel, Pershore photos. Sunday 5 July Free live music, inflatable www.confettidirect.co.uk/ flowerfields Walkabout land, children’s activities, hot Village Centre food and beer tent. Crowning Open Gardens and Flower of 2020 Plum Princess and Festival. Stalls, music, classic her attendants. cars, boat/carriage rides, www.pershoreplumfestival. org.uk refreshments. www.fladburyvillage.co.uk/ walkabout

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Friday 10 & 17 July Edinburgh Comedy Previews Evesham Arts Centre Two comedy acts each night try out their 2020 Edinburgh Festival show material in Evesham. Age 16+. www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk Saturday 11 July Evesham River Festival Workman Gardens Evesham’s annual river festival. Live music, river demo’s and illuminated boat parade with fireworks. www.theeveshamriverfestival.uk

Saturday 18 July Pershore River Festival Pershore Riverside Centre and King George’s Field Fun for all the family by and on the River Avon. 2020 theme will be Wind in the Willows. www.pershoreriverfestival.org

Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 July Château Impney Hill Climb Events brochure ad.indd 1 06/12/2019 09:36:36 Château Impney, Droitwich Spa Over 200 classic cars competing at this annual historic motorsport event for all the family. www.chateauimpneyhillclimb.com Saturday 18 July - Monday 31 August Summer Exhibition Almonry Museum, Evesham Join us at the Almonry as we unveil our annual Summer Exhibition. Check website for details. www.almonryevesham.org Saturday 18 July - Sunday 6 September An Awfully BIG Adventure All Things Wild, Honeybourne You never have to grow up, in our ‘An Awfully BIG Adventure’ themed summer. Have a fun- filled summer here at All Things Wild, with plenty to do to keep everyone entertained. www.allthingswild.co.uk

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Sunday 19 July Thursday 30 July Evesham Cyclefest The Forgotten Hampton Ferry Films of WW2 A popular cycle event with Evesham Rowing Club routes to suit all abilities TV producer David Parker taking in the best of the with footage by amateur Vale of Evesham. home movie enthusiasts in www.cycleeveshamvale.org/ Britain and Germany. cyclefest www.eveshamfestivalofwords. Saturday 25 July org Badsey Flower Show The Rec, Badsey Large village show with main arena, stalls, side shows and a large marquee of exhibits. www.badseyflowershow.co.uk Tuesday 28 July Pershore Plum Festival Evening Friday 24 July Races The BIG Plum Worcester Racecourse Fun Quiz Paint Pitchcroft purple at Pershore Town this popular annual race Football Club evening where local racing Teams of up to 6 players – history is resurrected in prize for best plum style. Prizes for the best named team. purple outfit. www.pershoreplumfestival. www.worcester-racecourse. org.uk co.uk

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AUGUST

Saturday 1 - Saturday 8 - Saturday 15 August Sunday 2 August Sunday 9 August Bishampton Summer The Battle of Cotswold Bricks & Flower & Produce Evesham Medieval Heritage Engineering Show Festival Skills Weekend Villages Hall, Bishampton Crown Meadow, Evesham Gloucestershire Over 70 exhibits - flowers, An action-packed weekend Warwickshire Steam fruit, vegetables, craft, of medieval mayhem with full Railway photography, home produce battle re-enactments, stalls See some great models and children’s. 2pm - 4pm. and living history. and not just trains and our www.bishamptongardeningclub. org.uk www.battleofevesham.co.uk introduction to Heritage Skills Engineering. Tuesday 18 August Saturday 1 - www.gwsr.com Sunday 30 August Pershore Past & The Valley Beach Sunday 9 August Present 2020 Plum Bikeaway Baptist Church, Pershore A unique slide show depicting The Valley, Evesham Pershore Football Club Pershore’s history. Visit The Valley Evesham to Choice of three plum based routes around Bredon Hill, www.pershoreplumfestival. enjoy a fun family day out at org.uk our bespoke summer beach. raising money for local www.thevalleyshopping.co.uk charities. Saturday 22 - www.bikeawayventures.co.uk Sunday 23 August Tuesday 4, 11, 18 & 25 August Friday 14 - Plum Weekend Sunday 16 August Walsgrove Farm Teddy Bear Up to 20 varieties of plums Tuesdays Pershore Jazz Festival to try. PYO/ready picked. Gloucestershire Guided walks around the Warwickshire Steam Pershore College Campus orchard. Railway, Broadway Join us to listen to 150 of www.walsgrove.co.uk Bring a teddy. There are the UK’s best jazz musicians many children’s events at playing a diverse range of Winchcombe station. foot tapping jazz. www.gwsr.com www.pershorejazz.org.uk/ festival-2020

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Book tickets online at www.gwsr.com It’s a great day out for the whole family! • Enjoy a 28 mile round trip through glorious Cotswold scenery • 693 yard Greet Tunnel • 15 arch Stanway Viaduct •Tea rooms and coffee shops at Toddington, Broadway and Winchcombe stations • Special family events throughout the year • Heritage trail, shop and museum at Toddington •Trains from Toddington, Broadway, Winchcombe or Racecourse • Free parking at Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse stations • Pay and display car park near Broadway station Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway The Railway Station, Toddington GL54 5DT ෟ 01242 621405 AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Highlights include:

• Over 100 plum related stalls • Hundreds of classic & vintage cars • Live music • Family entertainment • Children’s activities • Plum food & drink Think Pershore, think purple, think plums!

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Tuesday 25 August Saturday 29 - Wizard of Oz Monday 31 August Outdoor Theatre Evesham Angling The Fleece Inn, Bretforton Festival Expect the unexpected in this Crown Meadow comedy for all the family, Nationally renowned annual featuring physical humour, angling festival featuring the fast-paced multi-roling and UK’s best river anglers. plenty of laughs. www.eveshamfestival.com www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Saturday 29 - Wednesday 26 August Monday 31 August Plum Coach Tours Pershore Plum Various pick up Festival points across the county Enjoy a plum filled Bank Celebrating the fruit that Saturday 29 August Holiday weekend with made Pershore famous, 74th attractions and entertainment with the company of a Fruit, Flower and throughout the town. Plum guide. Sat: Heritage and retail; AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND www.dudleys-coaches.co.uk Craft Show Brailles Orchard, Great Sun: Family Fun Day; Thursday 27 August Mon: Traditional plum fun. Comberton www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk Pershore Plum Quintessential show - theme Festival Bike Nite “the Seaside”. Family games, Saturday 29 - Pershore town centre dog show, classic cars, bar, Monday 31 August All bikes welcome at this teas and music. www.theflowershow.org.uk The Big Plum Highlights include: evening of fun, live music, The Angel Hotel riverside plum food and drink. Saturday 29 August gardens Something for all the family Plum Festival Pershore’s biggest food, • Over 100 plum related stalls www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk Football drink and live music event in celebration of the Pershore • Hundreds of classic & vintage cars Thursday 27 August Tournament Superfood Spotlight: Plum Festival. Pershore Town Football Club www.angelpershore.co.uk • Live music Plum Cookery CHECK YOUR PLUMS FOR Eckington Manor STONES LADS! Monday 31 August • Family entertainment Cookery School A children’s football Droitwich Spa & District A “hands on” cookery course. tournament, auction and Horticultural Society 10am - 2pm. Please visit our raffle with signed sports 72nd Annual Flower • Children’s activities website for full details. memorabilia raising www.eckingtonmanor awareness and funds for Show • Plum food & drink cookeryschool.co.uk Prostrate Cancer UK. Droitwich Sports Centre www.pershoreplumfestival.org.uk Traditional flower show with Friday 28 - entertainment and stalls. Open Think Pershore, think purple, think plums! Monday 31 August to all with something for all Worcestershire the family. Open Studios droitwichhortsoc Artist studios and spaces across Worcestershire Meet artists and discover an array of wonderful artwork in creative spaces across

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SEPTEMBER

Friday 4 September Saturday 5 September Sunday 6 September An Evening of Food 5th Annual Walk up Bredon Hill & Wine Pairing Evesham Scarecrow Elmley Castle Eckington Manor Competition & A leisurely six mile morning Dinner with wine flight. Cider Festival walk up Bredon Hill to Please visit our website Parsons Folly. Hampton Ferry, Evesham www.ramblers.org.uk/Evesham for full details. Stalls attractions and live www.eckingtonmanor.co.uk music. Fun for all the family. 11am - 4pm. www.hamptonferry.co.uk/ events.html Saturday 5 September Autumn Show Peopleton Village Hall and fields Peopleton Show is a family event with classic cars, music, ales, food, fruit and veg competitions, crafts and games. www.peopletonvillage.co.uk

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Tuesday 8 September Saturday 26 - Plant Heritage Sunday 27 September Meeting Autumn Diesel Pershore College Weekend ‘It’s Not Time For Bed Yet; Gloucestershire Rethinking Autumn in the Warwickshire Steam Garden’, a talk by Helen Railway, Broadway Picton. Room 14, 7.15pm. Come and see our classic www.plantheritage.org.uk diesels - all are now over 50 years old! www.gwsr.com Sunday 13 September Classic Vehicle Day Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway, Broadway A large number of vintage and classic cars on display. www.gwsr.com Sunday 13 September Broadway Food Saturday 12 September Festival Broadway Village Green Horticulture and Local artisan food and drink Craft Show producers, cooking demos by local chefs and delicious food Broadway to go. You’ve tasted the rest, Flower and craft show. now taste the best! Children free entry. Stalls, www.broadway-cotswolds. music, food and drink, classic co.uk/food-festival Saturday 26 - cars, free kids climbing wall. Sunday 27 September www.broadway-cotswolds.co.uk Saturday 19 September Droitwich Spa & District Malvern Autumn Saturday 12 September Horticultural Society Show Food & Wine Autumn Flower Show Three Counties Pairing Course Showground, Malvern The Sacred Heart Malvern Autumn Show Eckington Manor Parish Hall Cookery School promises to be a fun-filled Traditional flower show. family affair celebrating all A half day course of food & Classes for all. Tombola wine pairing. 10am - 2pm. autumn has to offer. during the afternoon. www.malvernautumn.co.uk www.eckingtonmanor droitwichhortsoc cookeryschool.co.uk

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OCTOBER

Thursday 8 - Friday 16 - Sunday Saturday 31 October Sunday 11 October 18 October Hallowe’en Legally Blonde Apple & Ale Pumpkin Patch The Musical The Fleece Inn, Bretforton Hampton Ferry, Evesham Evesham Arts Centre A weekend of live music Pumpkin carving and Phoenix Theatre Group with real ale and cider plenty of Hallowe’en fun are pleased to present festival. Watch as the for all ages. 11am - 3pm. Legally Blonde The Musical. apples are traditionally www.hamptonferry.co.uk/ www.phoenixtheatregroup. pressed to make cider. events.html co.uk Free entry. www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Saturday 10 October Apple Day Saturday 24 - Saturday Walsgrove Farm 31 October Up to 60 varieties of apples Half Term to try. PYO/ready picked. Horrors Guided tours around Almonry Museum, the orchard. Evesham www.walsgrove.co.uk Are you brave enough to visit the Almonry over Half Term? Check website for more details. www.almonryevesham.org Saturday 24 October - Sunday 1 November Saturday 31 October Spook Academy Steam & Scream All Things Wild, Gloucestershire Honeybourne Warwickshire Calling all ghosts and Steam Railway, ghouls… can you graduate Broadway from Spook Academy? Come and have a spooky Follow the timetable to time on our ‘Spooky attend Spooktacular Special’ Train. classes. www.gwsr.com www.allthingswild.co.uk Saturday 31 October Tuesday 13 October Wychavon Plant Heritage Festival of Brass Meeting De Montfort School, Pershore College Evesham ‘Outstanding Asteraceae One of the UK’s largest - the Daisy Family’, a talk brass band competitions by Andrew Ward. Room 14, featuring bands from 7.15pm. all home countries www.plantheritage.org.uk and Europe. www.festivalofbrass.co.uk

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NOVEMBER

Friday 6 November Saturday 28 November Bonfire, Fireworks Church Lench and Live Music Christmas Fayre Spectacular Church Lench Village Hall The Angel Hotel riverside Traditional stalls and crafts gardens with seasonal refreshments. Pershore’s biggest bonfire, 2.30pm - 4.30pm. fireworks and live music www.thelenches.org.uk event. Saturday 28 November www.angelpershore.co.uk Droitwich Spa Tuesday 10 - Saturday Christmas Lights 14 November Switch On All Shook Up Town centre Evesham Arts Centre Family entertainment and Join EODS as they present festive fun getting ready the musical inspired by for Christmas. Featuring Elvis Presley Music. Santa’s grotto, seasonal www.eods.org.uk markets, fun fair and switch on ceremony including choirs Thursday 26 November and countdown. Evesham Tree of www.visitdroitwichspa.com Light Turning On Ceremony Saturday 28 November Workman Gardens, Evesham Christmas Evesham Lights Switch On Join The Rotary Club of Market Place Evesham for mulled wine Annual event featuring (non-alcoholic), mince pies entertainment, Santa, and a selection of carols. reindeer, switch on and www.therotaryclubofevesham. fireworks. org.uk www.visitevesham.co.uk Friday 27 November & Friday 4 December Broadway Late Night Shopping Broadway Enjoy beautiful Broadway at its seasonal best. Shops, restaurants, stalls and Santa to get you in the mood for Christmas! www.broadway-cotswolds. co.uk/christmas-shopping- nights

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Saturday 28 November Weekends 28/29 November, Pershore Christmas Lights 5/6, 12/13, 19 - 24 December Switch On An Enchanting Christmas St Andrews Garden Experience Switching on the Christmas lights, All Things Wild, Honeybourne Father Christmas and his reindeer, Visit Santa at All Things Wild for a magical stalls and entertainment. experience. Have fun with the elves, see the www.visitpershore.co.uk man himself and choose a present to take home! Join in with lots of festive activities and kick start Christmas with all the family! www.allthingswild.co.uk

DECEMBER Keep a look out for our Saturday 5 December Christmas events guide Hampton Ferry at Christmas available in November Hampton Ferry, Evesham for a comprehensive Christmas stalls, live music, mulled wine and mince pies. Even a visit from Santa himself! 12pm - 6pm. list of the festive www.hamptonferry.co.uk/events.html events taking place around the district.

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