2019
JULY
Saturday, 6th July
PERSHORE MIDSUMMER BRASS - PERSHORE
Shipston Town Band
All day event, various venues in Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 1AF
Shipston Band perform on two occasions: The marquee at the Angel Inn 16.55-17.30 and Pershore Abbey 19.10-19.45.
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Performance times and arrival times for Shipston Town Band are available from the Band Secretary and the postcode given is for the Angel Hotel. Some town centre parking is available, but is also available at the Abbey and other town car parks.
Sunday, 7th July
BANDSTAND CONCERT - DROITWICH
Stour Concert Brass
2.30-4.30 p.m., Lido Park, Worcester Road, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 8AA.
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 1.45 p.m.to help set-up. A car park is provided, however, this could be full and free street parking is available taking the next turn right passed the Lido car park next to the side entrance.
Saturday, 20th July
BADSEY FLOWER SHOW - BADSEY
Stour Concert Brass
2-4 p.m., The Recreation Ground, Sands Lane, Badsey, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7EZ
IINFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 1.15 p.m.to help set-up. Non-Sat Nav users appoaching Evesham by the way of the A46 should continue along the Evesham By-pass until they see the B4035 road signed to Bretforton, take the fourth exit along this road and proceed down that road, which is know as Synehurst Street, contnue and you will find yourself in High Street, continue until you see The Wheatsheaf Inn, take the next left and then take a right and Sands Lane is almost opposite The Round of Grass pub, which is a right follow that until you see The Recreation Ground on your right.
Sunday, 21st July
BANDSTAND CONCERT - WARWICK
Shipston Town Band
2.30-4.30 p.m., St. Nicholas' Park, Banbury Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4QY
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 1.45 p.m.to help set-up.
Sunday, 28th July
BANDSTAND CONCERT - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Shipston Town Band
2.30-4.30 p.m., Recreation Ground, Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7LT
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Members should arrive at 1.45 p.m.to help set-up. The postcode is for the Swans Nest Hotel, on Swans Nest Lane, continue passed the hotel and the lane will lead you to the entrance to the Recreation Ground, parking is charged for here at an hourly rate.
AUGUST
Saturday, 10th August
BRAILES ANNUAL SHOW - BRAILES
Stour Concert Brass
All day event, The Show Ground, Brailes, Oxfordshire, OX15 5AS
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrival and performance times for members are available from the Band Secretary. The postcode is for the show site, car oar parking is usually provided just passed the site in a field on the left, leaving Brailes.
Saturday, 17th August
TYSOE ANNUAL SHOW - TYSOE
Stour Concert Brass
All day event, The Sports and Recreation Ground, Middle Road, Tysoe, Warwickshire, CV35 0SR
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, 14th September
NATIONAL FINALS - Sections One and Four - CHELTENHAM
Shipston Town Band Entered in Fourth Section
All day event, The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH
Sunday, 15th September
NATIONAL FINALS - Sections Two and Three - CHELTENHAM
All day event, The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH
OCTOBER
Sunday, 6th October
HARVEST FESTIVAL - GREAT WOLFORD
Stour Concert Brass
10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m., St. Michael and All Angels Church, Off The Green, Great Wolford, Warwickshire,
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrive at 9.45 a.m. to help set-up. Great Wolford is to be found having left Shipston-on-Stour, heading towards Long Compton and is the second right turn out of Shipston.
Saturday, 19th October
AUTUMN CONCERT - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Band
and their very special guests
The Jaguar Land Rover Band
7.30 p.m., Townsend Hall, Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AE
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrive at 6.45 p.m. to help set-up.
Sunday, 20th October
O.D.B.B.A. ENTERTAINMENT CONTEST - WOODSTOCK
Shipston Town Band
All day event, Marlborough School (MEC), Shipston Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1LP
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Details and confirmation from Band Secretary.
NOVEMBER
Saturday, 2nd November
WEDDING - HALFORD
Stour Concert Brass
12 p.m., Parish Church of St. Mary, Queen Street, Halford, Warwickshire, CV36 5BT.
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Band will need to arrive at 11 a.m. to set up.
Saturday, 2nd November
WYCHAVON FESTIVAL OF BRASS - EVESHAM
Shipston Town Band
All day event, De Montfort School, Four Pools Road, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 1DQ.
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Details from Band Secretary, bands entry as yet to be confirmed.
Sunday, 10th November
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Bands
Band to meet at Band Hall.
DECEMBER
Sunday, 1st December
CHRISTMAS CONCERT - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Band
7.30 p.m., Townsend Hall, Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AE
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrive at 6.45 p.m. to help set-up.
It is essential that members of Shipston Town Band and Stour Concert Brass need to inform the Band Secretary of their availability as soon as engagements are announced prior to acceptance.
List Updated:
Sunday, 23rd June, 2019
In common with Bands throughout the U.K., the band perform publicly at a number of events inside and out. This list will be updated as performances are announced and details confirmed, (the list is updated regularly to include any changes and amendments). All the events listed are public events and you are welcome to come along and be entertained by the band, as most of the open air events are freely open to the public, however, some engagements that are advertised may carry an entrance fee or parking fees.
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