30 May2018

May 30, 2018. Written by Malcolm. Posted in News

The Festival is now over for another year and we hope that you will agree that it has been a wonderful week. The organising team would like to thank all those who contributed to the success of the Festival 2018: the performers, the artists, ours sponsors, our many supporters and volunteers and also all those who came along to enjoy the events.

Don’t forget to click the Pink button at the foot of the page to give your feedback if you haven’t already. Your opinions are valuable and help to shape next year’s Festival.

If you would like to be involved in Winchcombe Festival of Music and Arts 2019, please email us at: enquiries.wfma@gmail.com.

27 May2018

Oh yes uke-can!!

May 27, 2018. Written by Malcolm. Posted in News

A terrific ukulele workshop on Saturday from Sarah Kelly!! If you’ve been bitten by the bug and want to take it further, either contact Sarah on skellyuke@gmail.com or find out more about lessons with her at http://uke-can.vpweb.co.uk/.

27 May2018

Sunday update

May 27, 2018. Written by Malcolm. Posted in News

Jazz In The Garden is under way with the Spa Notes. Intermittent drops of rain are not dampening the atmosphere.

Tonight (8.00 Sunday) at Toddington Village Hall, The Zen Hussies help us celebrate a superb week at the Winchcombe Festival. Tickets available online or at the door from 7.30.

And don’t forget the Street Fair and Festival Fringe on Monday in the Town Centre. The fun starts at 10.00 and includes a chance to take part in Winchcombe’s first ‘Big Draw’ with Gemma Hastilow.

25 May2018

Photo Gallery and Latest Update

May 25, 2018. Written by Malcolm. Posted in News

Have you seen the photos in the gallery? These have been taken by local photographer, Nick Mundy. For a greater selection of the photos he’s captured during the Festival, have a look at his Flickr page

Don’t forget our Saturday workshops for those aged from 7 to 107 at the Abbeyfields Community Centre. Still spaces on Oh Yes Uke-Can ukulele workshop (10am) and Family Art (11.15). £3 per person, accompanied children free.

Some events are now very close to selling out. In particular, the Harmonica Workshop at the White Hart on Saturday and the Pearl Stringing Workshop on Sunday which each have less than 5 places left.

And don’t forget, at Toddington Village Hall we have Cheltenham Operatic & Dramatic Society Choir (7.45 Saturday) and The Zen Hussies (8.00 Sunday). Tickets available online or at the door.

Click here for the At A Glance page to see what is still to come.

22 May2018

Tewkesbury Town Band cancelled

May 22, 2018. Written by Malcolm. Posted in News

Unfortunately Wednesday’s performance by the Tewkesbury Town Band had to be cancelled. Instead, why not try either Susy Firth’s Boulevard Of Broken Dreams at St Peters or Fiddlers Two at the White Hart.

10 May2018

Tickets going fast!!

May 10, 2018. Written by Malcolm. Posted in News

More events are selling out and many have only a few tickets left. In particular, the Photographic Workshop at the Steam Railway and the Pearl Stringing Workshop each have less than 5 places left. Tickets are also going quickly for #Blame Bev at Toddington. As well as buying on line on this website, you can buy your tickets at the Winchcombe Tourist Information Centre or by phone (01242 602925).

27 Apr2018

Early Bird season soon ending

April 27, 2018. Written by Malcolm. Posted in News

Only a few more days to go until the Early Bird booking season ends. Take advantage of the £1 discounts by buying your ticket before the end of April. Some events have sold out and some are close to it, so hurry to make sure you can go to the events you are interested in.

23 Apr2018

Great British Gardeners published

April 23, 2018. Written by Malcolm. Posted in News

Vanessa Berridge’s new book will be published in May.

The Winchcombe Festival will be your first chance to her talk about it. She will be signing copies of her book at the end.

Come to the Methodist Church Hall on Thurday 24 May.

Click here for more information about her talk

22 Apr2018

Festival Brunch SOLD OUT!!!

April 22, 2018. Written by Malcolm. Posted in News

The Festival Brunch is the first event to be Sold Out! If there’s anything you’re interested in, buy your tickets now before it too is also sold out.

And if you want to take advantage of Early Bird prices (£1 reduction) then you only have until the end of April.

Buy online tickets here on this website or in person at the Festival Box Office at the Winchcombe Tourist Information Centre.

Remember Early Bird prices of £1 off the normal price will no longer be available in May.

Follow the Festival on Facebook and Twitter for latest updates.

08 Apr2018

Tickets Now On Sale

April 8, 2018. Written by Malcolm. Posted in News

Tickets are now on sale for all events. You can buy them online through the Festival website, by phone or post, or in person at the Festival Box Office at the Winchcombe Tourist Information Centre. Select the Tickets option at the top of the page for more information about how to buy.

Early Bird prices of £1 off the norrmal price apply throughout April.