Festival Saturday Entertainment

10.00 Ruskin Mill Singers Get into the mood listening to the beautiful harmonies of our popular local choir
10.30 Punch and Judy Watch Punch strut his stuff in the traditional way. He never changes does he? … Oh yes he does
11.00 Panache Steel Band You’ll want to swing your hips to this wonderful Caribbean beat
11.30 Frantix Thrill to the Clowning, juggling, stilt walking – will he fall? …. hold your breath!
12.00 Panama Jazz Band Your feet will be tapping and your hands clapping as this band leads you into their jazzy world
12.30 Punch and Judy That puppet gang are back. Unmissable drama at the little theatre
1.00 The Jolly Stompers Strictly come Line Dancing as the Stompers move those feet and show you how to do it
1.30 Panache Steel Band Another chance to hear the band with the sunshine beat
2.00 Frantix Here they come again – how do they do it?
2.30 Panama Jazz Band A final turn from this great band brings us to a jazzy end of our afternoon

Market stalls
An inviting selection of stalls selling gifts, speciality foods, snacks and all those little things you can’t resist.

The Gift Shop, George Street
Find the Letters – a festival game for children starting today and lasting all week with a grand prize for the winner.

Paint a Pot
Paint a Mask Workshop – Come and decorate your own mask. Free refreshments and great fun for only £1. All proceeds go to Nailsworth Festival.

Fire Engine
The chance to be up front and personal with a real fire engine. Look inside, ask questions, find out how it works.

Children’s Face Painting
Now you can make yourself as beautiful or as scary as you want.

Animal Balloons
Our wandering balloon man will make you the strangest of shapes

Also watch out for special festival lunches in the restaurants and, of course, the Duck Race. Who knows what other surprises you might find as you wander around the town?

Hank Wangford and the Lost Cowboys

Doctor, broadcaster and performer, Hank’s path to country music came from befriending and playing with Gram Parsons (ex Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers) in the 70’s. Since then Hank has fronted a series of hot country bands. The latest of these is the Lost Cowboys, featuring some of the most respected musicians on the British Country & Western scene. Playing music notable for its humour and cheerful irony this concert promises to be a highlight of the festival.

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£12

SOLD OUT

Ruskin Mill Craft Workshops

Half day workshops 10am-12pm / 2pm-4pm:
Leatherwork, Iron Age Forge, Jewellery, Felting for children

All day workshops 10am – 4pm:
Felting, Stained Glass, Basket making, Stone carving, Green woodwork

Booking essential Ruskin Mill 01453 837537

Art from Sir William Romney’s

Art and Design is an energetic and inspiring subject within the Performing and Visual Arts Faculty of Sir William Romney’s School, Tetbury. Students are enthused and challenged to develop their creativity using a variety of 2D and 3D media. For four days only, you can view the spectacular results in this exhibition showcasing the talents of local 11 – 16 year olds. Not to be missed!

Storywalk:
Another chance to hear ‘Tales from the track’

Do you sometimes wonder what life was like in these valleys 200 years ago? Step back in time and find out more on an enthralling storywalk along the beautiful Horsley valley. As you drink in the peace and tranquillity of today’s landscape, local storyteller Fiona Eadie will treat you to a beguiling tale set in the 1800s. With a musical accompaniment from Ruth Liengaard we will meander down the valley to Washpool. Along the way, there will be several short interludes to hear the story in instalments. Fiona will then accompany all those who wish to return to Ruskin Mill on foot. The whole journey will last approximately 2 hours.

£3 adults
£1.50 children.

Booking essential as numbers are limited. To book please contact Ruskin Mill 01453 837537.

The Fauré Requiem

A concert of serene music to elevate the spirit. Christ Church Ecumenical Choir and Orchestra conducted by Geraldine Brown will perform the Fauré Requiem with baritone soloist Clive Hook.

Admission is free but there will be a retiring collection.

Creative Writing Workshop with Alice Jolly

Alice Jolly has published two novels with Simon and Schuster (‘What The Eye Doesn’t See’ and ‘If Only You Knew’). She has had two plays produced by the Cheltenham Everyman (‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ and ‘You People.’) Her articles have appeared in the Guardian and The Mail on Sunday and her short stories and poems have won prizes and been published in anthologies. She teaches Creative Writing at Oxford University and has taught for the Arvon Foundation.

Sunday 22nd May – Creative Writing Workshop (Beginners)

Saturday 28th May - Creative Writing Workshop (Work in progress)

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The Naked Gardeners - A talk by Barbara and Ian Pollard of Abbey House Gardens, Malmesbury

In association with Nailsworth Society

Ian & Barbara bought Abbey House in 1994 to make it their home for their family of three children, and in the autumn of 1996 decided to create a garden that might attract visitors from around the world to the historic town of Malmesbury. A feature is the once a month ‘clothes optional’ day and the couple have become known as ‘the naked gardeners’. This promises to be a fascinating talk.

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£6

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Richard Valentine Memorial Folk Concert
Andy Cutting

Andy Cutting is a rarity: a musician’s musician (BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Musician of the Year 2011) and a soulful and technically outstanding melodeon practitioner with an ear for a fine tune. A warm and emotive performer, Andy’s commitment to, and sense of pride in traditional music, as well as his sensitivity and understanding of the form, has made him one of the folk scene’s most wanted.

£12

Katona Twins

Sponsored by Stag Developments

The Katona Twins, Peter and Zoltán Katona, critically acclaimed by the Daily Telegraph as the classical world’s best known guitar duo have given recitals in major concert venues throughout the world, including performances at the Carnegie Hall, the Wigmore Hall and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. And now … Christ Church, where they bring an exciting and varied programme, including music from the Spanish masters (Rodrigo, Albeniz, Falla) and music with a strong Spanish flavour (Bizet, Rossini).

£12

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Bristol Gasworks Singers

Following a very successful concert at last year’s festival the Gasworks Singers are back. The Singers are an offshoot of the huge 160-strong Gasworks Community Choir of Bristol. The 35 members of the Singers meet, in addition to choir practice, to sing their favourite songs at charity events and festivals over the summer and autumn period. They will entrance you with an acappella mix of pop, world, folk, classical, jazz ... many of which are arranged by their conductor Dee Jarlett. They deliver with passion and enjoyment. This promises to be a very entertaining evening featuring some new songs from the group as well as old favourites.

£6

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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School proudly presents
‘Tom Jones’

Adapted from Henry Fielding’s novel by Joan Macalpine, directed by Christopher Scott

A comic masterpiece, Tom Jones is deservedly a classic in English literature. Sheer fun and bursting with bawdy scenes, it’s a tasty feast from beginning to end. Expelled from Mr Allworthy’s country estate for his wild temper and sexual conquests, the goodhearted foundling Tom Jones loses his money, joins the army and pursues his beloved across Britain to London, where he becomes a kept lover…Our hero’s actions were, in 1749, as shocking as they are funny today and joyously relevant to a modern day audience.

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£10

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A little light music with Nailsworth Silver Training Band

A Farmer’s Market will also be taking place at the same time.

Free

Café Britannia
in association with Nailsworth Twinning Association

Bring your berets and blue stripey tops and settle down with Twinning Association members for coffee and a croissant in a French style morning

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Daylight Theatre presents ‘Treasure in the sand’

Horace Hunter discovers an ancient Egyptian tomb with his old friend Karnak the camel, but the horrid Lord Seton is also after the treasure. Who will find it first? And who thinks the Pharaoh is still alive? Join our jolly chums, solve the clues and help them to be the first to find the treasure. The play uses actors, puppets and audience participation. It lasts an hour and is mainly aimed at children aged 5 to10.

£4 adult
£2 child
£10 family ticket

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Creative Writing Workshop with Alice Jolly

Alice Jolly has published two novels with Simon and Schuster (‘What The Eye Doesn’t See’ and ‘If Only You Knew’). She has had two plays produced by the Cheltenham Everyman (‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ and ‘You People.’) Her articles have appeared in the Guardian and The Mail on Sunday and her short stories and poems have won prizes and been published in anthologies. She teaches Creative Writing at Oxford University and has taught for the Arvon Foundation.

Sunday 22nd May – Creative Writing Workshop (Beginners)

Saturday 28th May - Creative Writing Workshop (Work in progress)

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The 2nd Nailsworth Poetry Slam

Following the rip roaring success of the first Slam last year we are repeating this exciting evening of fun and poetry. 15 poets perform their poetry in a knock out competition over 3 rounds. If you’ve never been to a Slam come and enjoy the experience – you’ll be guaranteed a great evening in which you also participate in choosing the winner. At the end of the evening one poet is finally crowned the Nailsworth Slam winner. The evening is hosted by Marcus Moore and Sara-Jane Arbury who bring their own unique style to ensuring that justice is done and a good time is had by all. Don’t miss it.

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To enter the Slam please contact Marcus on 01285 640470 or email spielunlimited@gmail.com

£6

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Festival Walk

Led by Mike Brinkworth, Dave Walton and Alan Bulley. Join the merry trio for this year’s Festival walk featuring Frank Mansell’s ‘Cotswold Ballads’. Stout boots or shoes recommended. Allow approx 2.5 hours.

Cream Tea Promenade

Bath has its Pump Rooms, Nailsworth has its Sub Rooms! Come along to listen to classical music, performed by local musicians, and enjoy a cream tea and cakes.