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This Current events page is organised in reverse chronological order, starting at the top with the furthest into the future and scrolling down past the present into the past. So if you wish to view imminent events, you can click on Past Events and then start scrolling upwards. If you have any timely cider related information then please do add your forthcoming events into the appropriate month, creating a new section if necessary.

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Monthly Calendar of Forthcoming festivals and Events 2012

October 2012

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 events.

August 2012

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

'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.

June 2012

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

http://www.somersetciderfest.com/

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"

WELSH PERRY AND CIDER FESTIVAL 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th June 2012 at Ynysddu Rugby Club, Gwent.

The annual Welsh cider event has moved to new bigger premises. Welsh Cider & Perry Championships - Live Music - Camping - Good food.

May 2012

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 Bristol Cider Shop website for details.

Past Events (please move this line upwards as time passes)

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

Charity Wassail (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 The Mangledwurzels!

Charity Wassail (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 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 Bishopston Supper Club website. To book, see the 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
Admission: Advanced tickets are £7.00 per session available from the box office on 01225 330304 or the 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 Pavilion Box Office now.
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.
As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. Somerset's premier Wurzels tribute band 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
Admission: Advanced tickets are £7.00 per session available from the box office on 01225 330304 or the 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 Pavilion Box Office now.
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.
As well as the cider and perry, the Bristol Cider Festival will offer the best in local entertainment. Somerset's premier Wurzels tribute band 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) - 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 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