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=Monthly Calendar of cider festivals and Events 2012=
==December 2012==
==November 2012==
== October 2012 ==
* 8 Friday '''26th''' – '''28th''' October 2012 - “MID WALES CIDER & PERRY FAYRE” ==
FROM PIP TO CIDER TO GLASS
It will take place at Glasbury House, '''Glasbury''' (near Hay-on-Wye) Friday 26th – 28th October 2012
We would be setting up a demonstration of cider production “from pip to cider to glass”
We have a cider producer who also sells cider apple & perry pear trees.
A demonstration of bee keeping, and the value of bees to pollinate the trees.
A manufacture of apple processing equipment, to add the scrating and pressing stage.
The programme would continue with a lecture on cider production including, advice on the fermentation, blending, and controlling the final alcohol contents.
Concluding with a glass to taste the results from the on site producers.
The fayre would also provide:
Cider & Perry tasting competition
Lecture on how to produce your own cider
Live entertainment on Saturday evening.
Real cider and perry is going through a big revival during these difficulty times, we are aiming to promote the Fayre to licensees, to hopefully get them to stock real ciders and perries.
Cider producers in Wales and the local area to come and offer their ciders & Perries. and hopefully build lasting contracts.
The general population who have an interest in cider & perry, to taste, drink, and produce.
Tickets £6 in advance, £8 on the gate. £2 discount for CAMRA & WPCS members with a valid card.
Included with entrance to the Fayre, Cider & Perry tasting competition, lecture on how to produce your own cider, and live entertainment on Saturday evening.
Also available Food: Our chef has created a menu based on ciders and perries.
Accommodation bunk house, camping, and B&B
For advance tickets contact Chris Charters:
Catering With Intent: PO Box 9, LD1 6WJ
www.catering-withintent.co.uk/events.htm
Email: info@catering-withintent.co.uk
Telephone: 01497 847638
* [[Killerton Estate Cider]] and Apple Weekend
When: Saturday '''20th''' and Sunday '''21st''' October 2012, 11am-4pm both days.<br />
What: A National Apple Day celebration with cider press demonstration, Apple ID, entertainment, food and tasters.<br />
Where: Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter, '''Devon''', EX5 3LE Actually at Sparrow Orchards just across the road from the main entrance to Killerton car park grid ref: SS978000<br />
How Much: £2 per Adult, £1 per Child or £5 per Family per day. Free entry to National Trust members and under 5′s.<br />
Also: A William tell archery demonstration, barrel making demonstrations from a local cooper, a mummers play, orchard trails, juice pressing, a hog roast, a cider bar with mulled cider and juice available, a village fete area, Devon wildlife trust stand, live music and our 18th Century cider press will be in action making Killerton’s award winning medium dry cider.<br />
* '''New Forest Cider annual steam pressing weekend'''. New Forest Cider. Pound Lane, Burley. '''Hampshire''', BH24 4ED - '''13th 14th''' Oct
A fantastic day out for any real cider enthusiast. A full demonstration of a variety of old fashioned vintage presses, including our 'Workman' steam driven press, the only one in the country that we know of that is still working. '''13th and 14th''' October 2012 [http://www.newforestcider.co.uk/~newfores/index.php/events events].
* '''Cider-Making Days''' - Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th October 2012
Join '''[http://www.bristolcidershop.co.uk Bristol Cider Shop]''' for a day making real cider with award-winning cider and perry maker James McCrindle. James will talk us through how cider is made, before sending us out into the orchard to pick our cider apples. We then bring them back for 'scratting', and make the pulp into 'cheeses', ready for pressing in the Victorian twin-screw cider press. It's hard work but there's plenty of time for a hard earned lunch and a pint or two! Everyone then takes away a gallon of the pressed juice to ferment at home into their very own batch of cider.
Tickets £75 includes transport from Bristol, lunch, cider/ perry tasting, and a gallon of juice. Places are limited so advance booking is essential. See [http://www.bristolcidershop.co.uk/events.php www.bristolcidershop.co.uk/events.php] for details.
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==September 2012==
* '''Charity Fundraising Cider Festival''' (Saturday 8th September 2012 ) - '''Cider Festival''' at '''[http://www.livingcoasts.org.uk Living Coasts]''', Torquay Harbourside, Beacon Quay, Torquay, Devon TQ1 2BG (0844 474 3366)
Details: This is an all-day charity fund-raising event for Living Coasts. The event starts with local acts performing in a marquee on the upper level of the car park during the morning. Gates open for the Cider Festival at noon with '''[http://www.mangledwurzels.co.uk/ The Mangledwurzels]''' will be performing three sets between 1pm and 5.30pm. There will be various other attractions including a Hog Roast, Children’s rides, charity raffles during the day - and '''Adi Byng's Pig Racing''' in the evening. Check with venue for ticket prices and availability.
'''Living Coasts''' is an innovative coastal zoo and discovery centre where you can take a journey around the coasts of the world and see amazing animals and plants in specially-designed naturalistic habitats. It is an educational and scientific charity dedicated to conserving our global wildlife heritage and inspiring its visitors to have a life long respect for animals and the environment.
'''The Mangledwurzels''' are a three-piece Scrumpy & Western band based in Somerset writing and performing in the style of Adge Cutler. Formed in early 2005, the band has established themselves across the West Country with their highly entertaining live performances blending classic Wurzels songs with self-penned original compositions and pop standards 'Mangled' in true Wurzels tradition.
'''The Continental's Ninth Beer Festival (over 20 real ciders & perrys on draft)(Thursday 27th 6pm-12am, Fri 28th Noon-Midnight, Sat 29th Noon-Midnight)
Free entry'''
The Continental's Beer Festival returns for its Autumn outing! Number Nine will be the biggest yet, with more beer than ever before and two huge marquees in the garden. Great food and loads of live music. The Continental’s Beer Festivals have seen thousands of happy drinkers come through ours doors and have become something of a Preston institution in the relatively short time since we reopened in the autumn of 2008.
All starts Thursday 27th September 2012 at 6pm sharp. The Continental, South Meadow Lane, Preston PR1 8JP
==August 2012==
* '''[[The Alma, London N1]]''' Real British '''Cider Festival''' Thursday '''23rd''' August to Monday '''27th''' August 2012
20 Different Ciders & Perrys
* '''The Portcullis Cider Festival''' 9th-13th August 2012. 3 Wellington Terrace, Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 4LE 0117 9085536 portcullis@dawkins-taverns.co.uk [http://www.dawkinsales.com]
Ciders/Perries: 30+ ciders/perries will be available. Here are just some of the cider producers that have managed to be sourced for this festival:
Ashridge, Dunkertons, Hecks, Rich’s, Perry’s, Burrow Hill, Olivers, Gwatkins, Wilkins, Gwynt Y Ddraig, The Orgasmic Cider co.
Alongside these fantastic ciders, there will also be some pretty special cider brandy, courtesy of Bristol Cider Shop.
Food will be available throughout the weekend, including some fantastic cheeses from Arch House Deli.
Free entry to all sessions, plus join our free e-mail Club at the festival to win a £50 bar tab!
It's the Ashton Court Balloon Fiesta this weekend too, so you can spot balloons, pint in hand from our terrace!
Thu 9th August 4:30pm-11pm; Fri 10th August 4:30pm-1am; Sat 11th August 12pm-1am; Sun 12th August 12pm-10:30pm; Mon 13th August 4:30pm-11pm
* '''Cider Festival''' (Saturday 18th August 2012) - '''Cider Festival''' at '''[http://www.winyardsgap.com Winyards Gap Inn]''', Chedington, Beaminster, Dorset DT8 3HY (01935 891244)
Details: An evening of Wurzels-flavoured, cider-fuelled Scrumpy & Western entertainment from '''[http://www.mangledwurzels.co.uk/ The Mangledwurzels]'''. Free entry. Normal pub opening hours; The Mangledwurzels will be performing from 8pm, with a disco playing before, between and after their sets.
The Mangledwurzels are a three-piece Scrumpy & Western band based in Somerset writing and performing in the style of Adge Cutler. Formed in early 2005, the band has established themselves across the West Country with their highly entertaining live performances blending classic Wurzels songs with self-penned original compositions and pop standards 'Mangled' in true Wurzels tradition.
* '''9th Bristol Cider Festival''' (Fri 3rd & Sat 4th August 2012) - Brunel's Old Station, Old Clock Tower, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH
Times: Friday 7.30pm-11.30pm; Saturday 11.00am-4pm & 7.30pm-11.30pm<br>
Admission: Advanced tickets are £7.00 per session available from the box office on 01225 330304 or the [http://www.clstickets.co.uk/cider-festivals/tickets/ Pavilion Box Office] website, £8.00 on the door. Any unsold tickets will be made available on the door - but buying your tickets in advance is highly as evening sessions always sell out. '''Tickets on sale from the [http://www.clstickets.co.uk/cider-festivals/tickets/ Pavilion Box Office] now.'''<br>
The Bristol Winter Cider Festival is one of the largest gatherings of real ciders and perries - and cider and perry drinkers - in the West. 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.<br>
As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. Somerset's premier Wurzels tribute band [http://www.mangledwurzels.co.uk/ The Mangledwurzels] will be playing a full show at all three sessions, providing their own brand of Wurzels-flavoured, cider-fuelled Scrumpy & Western entertainment to help you drink up thy cider. The Mangledwurzels have played at all CiderFestivals.co.uk festivals across the country from Norwich to Swansea - and are guaranteed to entertain.
* '''ROSS ON WYE CIDER AND PERRY FESTIVAL''', 31st August, 1st and 2nd September at [[Broome Farm]], Ross on Wye.
See www.rosscider.com for details.
==July 2012==
* '''Cider Festival''' (Friday 27th July 2012) - '''Cider Festival''' at '''[http://www.thebellonthecommon.com The Bell On The Common]''', The Common, Broughton Gifford, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8LX (01225 782309)
Details: A weekend of cider-swilling with '''[http://www.mangledwurzels.co.uk/ The Mangledwurzels]''' serving up an evening of Wurzels-flavoured, cider-fuelled Scrumpy & Western entertainment on the Friday. Free entry. Normal pub opening hours; The Mangledwurzels will be on stage from 9pm.
The Mangledwurzels are a three-piece Scrumpy & Western band based in Somerset writing and performing in the style of Adge Cutler. Formed in early 2005, the band has established themselves across the West Country with their highly entertaining live performances blending classic Wurzels songs with self-penned original compositions and pop standards 'Mangled' in true Wurzels tradition.
* 'CLOVELLY BAY INN ANNUAL '''CIDER & SAUSAGE FESTIVAL''' 2012 Friday '''20th''' & Saturday '''21st''' July 2012 '''Plymouth'''
12noon - 11:00pm
A huge selection of real ciders, perries, ales. A wide variety of farm sausages. BBQ, Live bands & Merriment! All set in the lovely seafront village of Turnchapel, Plymouth. A warm welcome awaits you. Please see our Facebook events page http://www.facebook.com/events/405163266171826/ for more information.
'Clovelly Bay Inn Boringdon Road, Turnchapel, Plymouth, PL9 9TB, 01752 402765, info@clovellybayinn.co.uk
Plymouth Pub of the Year 2011'''
Usually stocking ciders from:
[[Sandford Orchards]] Farmhouse Cider, Lower Parks Farm, Fordton, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3PR. Tel: (01363) 777822
[[Green Valley Cyder]], Darts Farm, Clyst St. George, Nr. Exeter, Devon, EX3 0QH. Tel: (01392) 876658
[[Brimblecombe's]] Devon Farmhouse Cider, Farrant's Farm, Dunsford, Nr. Exeter, Devon, Tel: (01647) 252783
[[Gray's Devon Cider]], Halstow, Tedburn St. Mary, Nr. Exeter, Devon, EX6 6AN. Tel: (01647) 61236
[[Reddaway's Farm Cider]], Lower Rixdale Farm, Luton, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 0BN. Tel: (01626) 775218
[[Hunts' Cider]], Higher Yalberton Farm, Yalberton Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ9 6PU. Tel: (01803) 782309
[[Countryman Cider]], Felldownhead, Milton Abbott, Tavistock, PL19 0QR. Tel: (01822) 870226
[[Winkleigh Cider Co]], Western Barn, Hatherleigh Road, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8AP. Tel: (01837) 83560
[[Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm]], Penhallow, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9LW. Tel: (01872) 573356
[[Cornish Orchards]], Westnorth Manor Farm, Duloe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 4PW. Tel: (01503) 269007
This year we will be stocking many more ciders from other producers too! please keep up to date with our Facebook page.
* '''South East Essex CIDER & PERRY FESTIVAL (JULY 6TH - 8TH)''' at Marlborough Head Pub, Rochford SS4 1AX [http://www.seecamra.org.uk/ciderpage.html]
2 minute walk from Rochford Railway Station (Liverpool Street to Southend line). At least 18 Ciders and 11 Perries. Free Admission. Real ales on in pub. 6th SE Essex Cider & Perry Festival 06/07/2012 Fri 6-11pm; 07/07/2012 Sat 11-11pm; 08/07/2012 Sun 12-4pm.
Ciders: Ben Crossman Medium Sweet, Court Farm Dry, Greyfields Medium, Hecks Kingstone Black, Once upon a tree Medium, Orchard Pig Medium, Old Bike Medium, Paglesham Punch Dry - LOCAL ESSEX CIDER, Rosies Triple D (Rampant Ram), Rich Medium, Buffoon's Ribcracker Dry - LOCAL ESSEX CIDER, Sarah's Medium, Springfields Old Barn Dry, Swallowfields Old Barn Medium Dry, Upper House Medium, Venton Cyders Medium, Westcroft Medium Dry Regular Blend, Wilkins Medium Sweet.
Perry: Broadoak Medium, Brook Farm Medium, Gwatkin Medium Sweet, Gwyntyddraig Medium, Oliver Medium, Penallt Dry, Raglan Barn Owl,
Rathsays Old Goat Dry, Ross on Wye Medium, Swallowfield Painted lady, Troggs Dry.
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==June 2012==
* '''[http://www.manchesterciderfestival.co.uk/ Manchester Cider Festival]''', Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd June 2012, at The Palace Hotel, Corner of Oxford Street & Whitworth Street, Manchester, M60 7HA.
Over 40 Traditional Cider & Perries, plus soft drinks and food available all day,a full list of ciders can be found [http://www.manchesterciderfestival.co.uk/ here]. Admission £3 - Pay On The Door, £2 to CAMRA & EBCU members.
* '''Miners Arms Beer, Cider & Music Festival''' 13th-17th June 2012 at The Miners Arms, 136 Mina Road, St Werburghs, Bristol BS2 9YQ
Sixteen ciders & perries
[http://www.dawkins-club.talktalk.net/mabeerfest.html]
* '''[http://www.somersetciderfest.com/ Somerset Cider Festival]''' - 15th-16th June 2012 at PAWLETT PAVILION, GAUNTS ROAD, '''PAWLETT, SOMERSET'''
It's a Festival, it's in Somerset and it sells Cider! Held in Pawlett, nr Bridgwater, Somerset, this festival promises to be a fun filled weekend full of CIDER, great MUSIC and more CIDER!
Ciders: [[Burrow Hill]] (GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL CIDER BUS), [[Thatchers]], [[Rich's Farmhouse Cider]], [[Brothers]] (GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL
* '''Scrumpstock Festival''' 2nd and 3rd of June 2012 ( bank holiday weekend) at Oaktree Farm Arena on the A38 near Highbridge, Somerset
Somerset cider, or "scrumpy" as its affectionately known, will be represented by a good selection from local producers. Live Music from various genres including 'Scrumpy & Western".
* '''Jubilee Cider & Cheese Festival'''
Friday '''1st-Tues 5th''' June 2012.
Around 25 real ciders & perries and a groaning board of cheeses this Bank Holiday weekend at The Green Man, Alfred Place, High Kingsdown, '''Bristol''' BS2 8HD. Fun and frolics! A Right Royal Cheese-Up! [http://www.dawkins-club.talktalk.net/gmbeerfest.html]
* '''[http://www.welshcider.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=288&Itemid=273 WELSH PERRY AND CIDER FESTIVAL]''', 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th June 2012 at [http://www.blaengawneyfarm.co.uk/ Blaengawney Farm] at Hafodyrynys, Crumlin, Newport, NP11 5AY.
The annual Welsh cider event has moved to new bigger premises. Welsh Cider & Perry Championships - Live Music - Camping - Good food. Admission: £4.00
This includes entry, a festival glass and a free half pint of cider or perry! Times: Friday 1st - 6pm to 11pm Sat through Mon- mid-day to 11pm
Camping Available - £15pp for the weekend - includes entry into festival. Under 18's are only allowed when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
==May 2012==
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* '''1st HOPE CIDER FESTIVAL''' Friday '''18th May''' - Woodchester Mansion, Stonehouse, '''Gloucestershire''', GL10 3TS,
Large selection of locally produced ciders and perries, apple pressing,music, food. Tickets from 07733 102087 or hopeciderfest@aol.com - click on poster to the right -->
* '''WELSH CHEESE AND CIDER FESTIVAL''' 12th - 13th May 2012 at Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea.
See www.gowerheritagecentre.co.uk for details.
* '''Cider and Sausage Festival''', Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th May (Bank Holiday Weekend), The Gryphon, Colston St, Bristol, BS1 5AP
''Like cider? Like sausages? Have we got the event for you?!''
Bristol Cider Shop's bank holiday knees-up, with 20+ varieties of cider and perry - and loads of sausages!! See the [http://www.bristolcidershop.co.uk Bristol Cider Shop] website for details.
==April 2012==
* 11th '''Powerstock Cider Festival'''
Sat '''28th''' April: 6pm-10:30pm Around 20 cider makers from across the country will be in attendance at this small but prestigious Cider and Perry Festival in the Powerstock Hut, Powerstock, Nr Bridport, '''Dorset''', DT6 3TB
http://www.westdorset.com/site/whats-on/powerstock-cider-festival-2011-p990163
* '''Cider Festival''' (Sunday 15th April 2012) - '''1st Royal Marine Cider Festival''' at '''The Royal Marine Inn''', Great Western Terrace, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 5AA
Details: A cider festival to help launch the pub under its new ownership, with Wurzels-flavoured, cider-fuelled Scrumpy & Western entertainment from '''[http://www.mangledwurzels.co.uk/ The Mangledwurzels]'''!
* '''Cider Festival''' (Saturday 14th April 2012) - '''Matchday Cider Festival''' (Oxford vs Gillingham) at '''The Priory''', Grenoble Road, Littlemore, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 4YY (01865 747033)
Details: An massive all-day ciderfest around the Oxford vs Gillingham match with Wurzels-flavoured, cider-fuelled Scrumpy & Western entertainment from '''[http://www.mangledwurzels.co.uk/ The Mangledwurzels]'''!
Expect a '''huge range of ciders''' from around the country. Normal pub opening hours; The Mangledwurzels will be performing a 45 minute pre-match warm-up cider party set from 1.30pm, and then the full two-set show after full-time from 5.15pm.
The Mangledwurzels are a three-piece Scrumpy & Western band based in Somerset writing and performing in the style of Adge Cutler. Formed in early 2005, the band has established themselves across the West Country with their highly entertaining live performances blending classic Wurzels songs with self-penned original compositions and pop standards 'Mangled' in true Wurzels tradition.
* '''The Rothwell Beer Festival''', Rothwell Town Hall on Friday '''13th''' and Saturday '''14th''' April. Church Street, Rothwell, '''Leeds''' LS26 0QL (Next door to Salute Restaurant)
Cider is included and [[Real Cider Company]] are sending eight ciders and perries including [[Broadoak's Moonshine]] and [[Gwynt y Ddraig]]'s Two Trees Perry.
http://www.rothwellbeerfestival.co.uk/Ciders-&-Perry's.html
==March 2012==
* '''Spring Cider Dinner''' Friday '''23rd''' March, Bishopston Supper Club, '''Bristol'''
Bristol Cider Shop's third cider dinner with Bishopston Supper Club. Featuring 5 courses of seasonal food, each matched with a choice cider or perry, and many featuring cider as an ingredient. Tickets are £40, which covers all food and drink on the night (and plenty of cider!). For the full menu, see the [http://restingchef.wordpress.com/about/ Bishopston Supper Club] website. To book, see the [http://www.bristolcidershop.co.uk Bristol Cider Shop] website or call the shop on (0117) 382 1679. Tickets sell out very quickly so please book early to avoid disappointment. Bon Appetit!
* The Old Ship Inn '''Pub Festival''' - '''8th - 11th''' March - Brighouse, '''West Yorkshire'''
Ciders from Ampleforth and the Ribble Valley are available at a real ale festival at The Old Ship Inn, Brighouse from 8th 11th March. This award winning real ale pub can be found in the heart of Brighouse. See www.theoldshipinn.t83.net/
==February 2012==
* '''6th Bath Cider Festival''' (Fri 10th & Sat 11th Feb 2012) - Bath Pavillion, North Parade, BA2 4EU.
Times: Friday 7.30pm-11.30pm; Saturday 11.00am-4pm & 7.30pm-11.30pm<br>
Admission: Advanced tickets are £7.00 per session available from the box office on 01225 330304 or the [http://www.clstickets.co.uk/cider-festivals/tickets/ Pavilion Box Office] website, £8.00 on the door. Any unsold tickets will be made available on the door - but buying your tickets in advance is highly as evening sessions always sell out. '''Tickets on sale from the [http://www.clstickets.co.uk/cider-festivals/tickets/ Pavilion Box Office] now.'''<br>
The 6th Bath Cider Festival is one of the largest gatherings of real ciders and perries - and cider and perry drinkers - in the West. 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.<br>
As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. Somerset's premier Wurzels tribute band [http://www.mangledwurzels.co.uk/ The Mangledwurzels] will be playing a full show at all three sessions, providing their own brand of Wurzels-flavoured, cider-fuelled Scrumpy & Western entertainment to help you drink up thy cider. The Mangledwurzels have played at all CiderFestivals.co.uk festivals across the country from Norwich to Swansea - and are guaranteed to entertain.
==January 2012==
* '''8th Bristol Cider Festival''' (Fri 27th & Sat 28th Jan 2012) - Brunel's Old Station, Old Clock Tower, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH
Times: Friday 7.30pm-11.30pm; Saturday 11.00am-4pm & 7.30pm-11.30pm<br>
Admission: Advanced tickets are £7.00 per session available from the box office on 01225 330304 or the [http://www.clstickets.co.uk/cider-festivals/tickets/ Pavilion Box Office] website, £8.00 on the door. Any unsold tickets will be made available on the door - but buying your tickets in advance is highly as evening sessions always sell out. '''Tickets on sale from the [http://www.clstickets.co.uk/cider-festivals/tickets/ Pavilion Box Office] now.'''<br>
The 3rd Bristol Winter Cider Festival is one of the largest gatherings of real ciders and perries - and cider and perry drinkers - in the West. 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.<br>
As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. Somerset's premier Wurzels tribute band [http://www.mangledwurzels.co.uk/ The Mangledwurzels] will be playing a full show at all three sessions, providing their own brand of Wurzels-flavoured, cider-fuelled Scrumpy & Western entertainment to help you drink up thy cider. The Mangledwurzels have played at all CiderFestivals.co.uk festivals across the country from Norwich to Swansea - and are guaranteed to entertain.
* '''Charity Wassail''' (Sat 14th Jan 2012) - [http://www.richscider.co.uk Rich's Farmhouse Cider], Mill Farm, Watchfield, Highbridge, Somerset TA9 4RD (01278 783651)
Details: Burnham-On-Sea Rotary Club in association with Rich's Farmhouse Cider are holding their annual Wassail to raise money for charity (and ensure a good crop of apples, of course!). Somerset's premier Wurzels tribute band [http://www.mangledwurzels.co.uk/ The Mangledwurzels] will be providing the entertainment. Bar 'til midnight, hog roast and hot mulled cider available. Tickets on sale on 01278 783651.
* " WASSAIL" Saturday 14th January, 6p.m. - Midnight
Hunter's Moon Morris and the National Collection of Cider & Perry at Middle Farm invite one and all to wassail the farmhouse orchard, with torchlit procession, mummers, ceilidh/barndance, hogroast, barbecue and licensed bar with lashings of hot mulled cider. Wrap up warm and wear wellies!
Free entry and parking. 01323 811411 or www.middlefarm.com
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