What's On

What's On 2013 in and around Broadway! ( indicates an event in Broadway)

23rd April - 21st June British Asparagus Festival in the Vale of Evesham. Key dates:

Great English Asparagus Run – Tuesday 23rd April
AsparaFest – Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May
Asparabus Tours – Wednesday 15th, 22nd and 29th May
Bretforton Silver Band Asparagus Auction – Sunday 26th May

See www.britishasparagusfestival.org for further information.
22nd - 23rd May Broadway Music Makers May Concert. Lifford Hall. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm concert. Tickets £7 (incl light refreshments) available from Shop Wright, Tourist Information Centre or Lifford Hall.
22nd May Bugatti Owners' Club at Brompton House, Broadway from 11am to 4pm. Cars, talks and film. Take a ride. Lunch available. Tel 01386 853473 for more information.
24th May Broadway Station Opening Evening. The GWR welcome you to Broadway Station for an evening of entertainment and food. From 6.30pm.
24th - 27th May “Cotswold Steam Celebration” Steam Gala
Celebrating the re-opening of the GWSR line and the 90th Anniversary of the Big Four (GWR, LNER, Southern and LMS). Special guest and resident Locomotives (with representative from each of the big four) will be running to an intensive timetable using the full 12 miles of re-opened line. There will be something for everyone, for families looking for a great day out as well as the enthusiast community. See www.gwsr.com for more information.
25th May 80's Night in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign. Lifford Hall, Broadway, 7pm-midnight. Tickets £5 tel. 01386 761908. No tickets on the door. Licensed bar so no b.o.b.
28th May Carenza Half Term Pony Camp at Stanton, near Broadway. 10am - 2pm. Tel. 01386 584250 for more information and bookings.
29th May Children's half term craft activities at Broadway Library. Tickets 50p each available from the library or tel. 01905 822722.
31st May Launch of the 2014 Broadway Arts Festival at the Lygon Arms Hotel. For information see www.broadwayartsfestival.com
2nd June Farmers' Market, The Green, Broadway. 10am- 3pm
8th June Gift and Craft Fayre in aid of St. Richard's Hospice. Lots of fabulous stalls, raffle and refreshments. From 10am.
8th June Vintage & Classic Car Show on the Village Green, Broadway. From 12noon. For more information contact Neil Hilton tel. 01386 858054.
16th June Classic vehicle day with the GWSR at The Railway Station, Toddington. Combine the scene of historic road transport with a backdrop of vintage trains and you have a very special day out. The Classic Vehicle Days provide you with just that when Toddington Station car park is covered with classic cars, motorcycles, commercials, buses etc. See www.gwsr.com for more information.
21st June Midsummer Picnic and Family Walk, Croome, near Worcester in aid of Save the Children. Friday 21st June 2013. Gates open at 6pm. Leisurely 3k or 5k amble. Bring your own picnic. Family entertainment. Wheelchair access. Advance tickets £7 adult £3 child and £9 adult £4 child on the gate. For further information visit www.savethechildren.org.uk/midsummerpicnic.
22nd June Mumbo-Jumbo presents Acoustic Blues & Free Kazoos, Willersey Village Hall. Tickets £7 advance (£9 on the door) available online from www.mumbo-jumbo.biz, from Willesey Village Shop, or by phoning 01886-812888. Doors open at 7.30pm - Show starts at 8.00pm

Close-harmony acoustic trio Mumbo-Jumbo bring their relaxed, piano-based blues to Willersey. Featuring three top solo singers, piano, trumpet and ukulele, Oliver, Abby & Chris combine to produce a sound all of their playing their own songs plus some more familiar tunes.

An evening of close harmony eclectic acoustic music delivered with a sense of humour by three stalwarts of the Midlands music scene. The village hall show builds on the trio’s ability to connect with their audience in an intimate space – and everyone gets to join in with free kazoos.

With their 2012 album ‘Life of Riley’ getting rave reviews and lots of radio airplay, plus a nomination in the British Blues Awards for Best Song 2012, Mumbo-Jumbo bring something new wherever they play, building the audience into the show.

The bar will feature Worcestershire beers and juices, plus delicious wines.
22nd - 23rd June Day out with Thomas Thomas and Friends are visiting the GWR again for another joyous riot on the rails with the cheeky blue star of the show, Thomas. See www.gwsr.com for more information.
6th July Blast from the Past Disco. Lifford Hall, Saturday 6th July, 7.30pm. Raffle in aid of Molly's Mission. Tickets £15 from Prego Broadway, Tisanes Tea Rooms and Blossom Hair.
7th July Farmers' Market, The Green, Broadway. 10am-3pm.
23rd - 25th July 3 day Carenza Summer Camp, Jill Carenza Stables, Stanton near Broadway. Book single days or all three. 10am - 2pm daily. For more information call Jill Carenza tel 01386 584250.
27th - 28th July Broadfest on the Village Green, Broadway. A weekend of music, entertainment and local food and drink.
Food and drink stalls from 10am on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
4th August Farmers' Market, The Green, Broadway. 10am - 3pm.
1st September Farmers' Market, The Green, Broadway. 10am-3pm.
29th November Late Night Christmas Shopping Evening, Broadway. 5pm-8.30pm. Further details to follow.
6th December Late Night Christmas Shopping Evening, Broadway. 5pm-8.30pm. Further details to follow.

What's On 2014 in and around Broadway! ( indicates an event in Broadway)

30th May - 15th June Broadway Arts Festival see www.broadwayartsfestival.com

(NOTE: indicates an event being held in Broadway)

OTHER VENUES: Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon