What's On
We are approximately 13miles from the spa town of Cheltenham; famous for the National Hunt Festival in March featuring the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Cheltenham race course also offers 16 days of racing in a season lasting from October until April.
There are many other events; some of which I have listed below:-
Morgan Sports Cars
Morgan Sports Cars - 01684 573104
Malvern Theatre
Malvern Theatre - 01684 892277
Worcester Races
Worcester Races - 01905 25364
The Three Choirs Festival
The Three Choirs Festival - 0845 652 1823
Worcestershire County Cricket Club
WCCC - 01905 748474
Worcestershire Golf Club
Worcestershire Golf Club - 01684 575992
Cheltenham Folk Festival
15 - 17 February Cheltenham Folk Festival - Town HallBox Office(01242) 227979
National Hunt Festival
11 - 14 March National Hunt Festival - Cheltenham RacecourseTel (01242) 513014
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
29 April - 5 May Cheltenham Jazz Festival - Town HallBox Office (01242) 227979
Badminton Horse Trials
1 - 4 May Badminton Horse Trials - BadmintonBox Office(01454) 218375
Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts
7 - 18 May Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts - Town HallBox Office (01242) 227979
Home & Garden Show
3 - 5 May Home & Garden Show - Centaur - Cheltenham RacecourseTel. (01242) 516738
Cheese Rolling
26 May Cheese Rolling - Coopers Hill
Wychwood Music Festival
30 May - 1 June Wychwood Music Festival - Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Science Festival
4 - 8 June Cheltenham Science Festival - Town HallBox Office(01242) 227979
Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival
22 - 22 June Cheltenham Food & Drink Festival - Montpellier gardensBox Office (01242) 227979
Upton Jazz Festival
26 - 28 June 2009 Upton Jazz Festival - 01684 593254
Cheltenham Music Festival
4 - 20 July Cheltenham Music Festival - Town HallBox Office(01242) 227979
RAF Fairford
12 - 13 July:RAF Fairford - (01285) 713300
Gatcombe Park Horse Trials
1 - 3 August Gatcombe Park Horse Trials - (01937) 541811
UPTON JAZZ FESTIVAL 2009
24th Jazz Festival: 26th, 27th, 28th June 2009
28th June 2008 parade
We are pleased to announce that the following bands are booked* for the 24th
*subject to contract
Gwyneth Herbert
'A voice that's a knowing mix of honey, steel and gravel... Her voice
vibrating over the lyrics in a way that makes your toes curl' - The Observer
'The jazz folk-diva with an awesome voice. Expect beguiling, powerful and
often witty songs that strike an emotional chord!' - Time Out, London
'If Gwyneth Herbert is not a star before long, I'll eat my CD player' - The
Sunday Times
Gwyneth's website
Paul Jones and Digby Fairweather's Half Dozen
'Digby is one of our most articulate jazzmen in both his words and his
music. Whatever he says or whatever he plays is of great interest to the
world of jazz' - Sir John Dankworth CBE
Joe Stilgoe
'Well stone, the crows, this Joseph is a clever kid' - Sir Tim Rice
'I am completely knocked out by him in every way . its been a long time
since I heard somebody play that kind of piano, along with his charm and his
wonderful singing.' - Steve Ross
King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys
Looking like they just stepped straight out of a 1940's black and white B
movie, this inimitable six-piece delivers a shot of pure and authentic Jazz
and Blues from a bygone era, when Swing was King
Tim Kliphuis
This young Dutchman ranks among the world's finest Jazz violinists, often
named the successor to Stephan Grapelli. A talent not to be missed - make
sure you don't!
Tim's website
Les Haricots Rouges
A welcome return to Upton of this great fun French jazz band that plays New
Orleans style jazz. Entertainment is 'guaranteed!'
Les Haricots Rouges website
Upton Folk Festival 2008
Morris dancing
Ceilidhs
Concerts
Workshops
Folk Clubs
Craft stalls
Morris Parade
Music and song sessions
Folk Service
Dances under the bridge
and Musical Meander
Duck Race
Information
Upton Folk Festival 2008,
Tudor House,
9 Kinnersley,
Severn Stoke,
Worcester.
WR8 9JR
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Places of interest
| Severn Valley Railway | 01299 403816 |
| Sudeley Castle | 01242 602308 |
| The Birmingham Botanical Gardens | 0121 454 1860 |
| Tewkesbury Abbey | 01684 850959 |
| Broadway Tower | 01386 852390 |
| Eastnor Castle | 01531 633160 |
| Snowshill Manor & Garden | 01396 852410 |
| Witley Court & Garden | 01299 896636 |
| Berkley Castle | 01452 512992 |
| Evesham Vale Light Railway | 01386 422282 |
| Worcester Cathedral | 01905 28854 |
| West Midland Safar Park | 01299 402114 |
| Bristol SS Great Britain | 0117 926 0680 |
| Stratford Theatre | 0844 800 1110 |
| Quinetiq Malvern | 08700 100 942 |
| Three Counties Show Ground | 01684 584900 |
| Bull Ring Shopping Centre | 0121 632 1500 |
| Malvern Theatres | 01684 892277 |
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