What's On and Things To Do Around Blakeney

No need to throw away your broken items. Bring your broken item for our excellent and skilled repairers to repair – furniture, toys, tools, electronics, household appliance, clothing and textiles, and more. We have a number of excellent and skilled repairers. We can repair almost anything.

Join us as we take an evening stroll looking for nocturnal wildlife such as the mysterious nightjar, woodcock, owls, wild boar, deer, bats and much more. You never quite know what you are going to bump into on these exciting walks! Don’t forget your insect repellent.

Garden established 12 yrs ago from blank canvas. Large flat garden with formal lawns, colourful herbaceous borders, shrubberies and long border with mini stumpery. Incl wild flower meadow incorporating soft fruits and fruit trees, allotment-size productive vegetable plot, greenhouse and composting area.

A talk being given to Frampton Village Society by Dame Janet Trotter who will be describing her role of Lord Lieutenant and her life experiences in support of her work.

The return of the Committee Band! They missed playing together and we missed dancing to them so much that they have got back together. They are only booked to play at Stroud Ceilidhs and 2 festivals this year, so you can’t miss this one.

Unique historic garden of a keen plantsman, with far-reaching views across R Severn. Gardens contain many rare plants which thrive in the warm micro-climate against stone walls of mediaeval castle. Woodland, historic trees and stunning terraced borders.

Join us this May for a half-term fit for a King (or Queen). Find out more about the royal victims of smallpox, whilst helping Dr Jenner find his royal patient in a special trail only available during the holiday.

This special one day event will see a talented local quilting groups work be put on display at Westbury Court Garden. Booking Not Needed.

Corner garden filled with interest and design ideas to maximise smaller spaces. A series of interlinking colour themed rooms, some on different levels. Packed with perennials, grasses, ferns and bamboos. A pergola, small man made stream, fruit and vegetables and pots in abundance on gravelled areas.

-acre cottage garden with modern touches, from early spring. Gravelled entry, borders with shrubs, large-leaf plants, and lavenders. Newly planted white border. Corner area with Japanese elements leading to paths which wind around colourful shrubs, climbers and perennial-filled borders. Small pond with waterfall.

Peaceful country garden in 2 acres with stunning views of surrounding countryside. High walls provide a backdrop for rambling roses, clematis, and honeysuckles. Organic garden with large variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs and specimen trees with yr-round colour. Vegetable garden, wildlife and formal ponds.

3 beautiful gardens set in the valley of Longhope. Each garden has its own style and delights for you to discover with sweeping views across the valley to May Hill and the Forest of Dean. 3 Church Road is a long garden divided into rooms with a large collection of hardy geraniums.

9 acres of mature woodland gardens with streams, ponds, formal gardens with over 80 varieties of trees. Wild flower meadows host a variety of wild Orchids species. Traditional games on the lawns and lunches served on the terraces. Garden tours available.

Redbrook Village Hall presents Funny Cow starring Maxine Peake she plays the gritty role of Funny Cow, a comedian who breaks through the glass ceiling of the all-male 1970s comedy circuit to rise to stardom.

Country garden, approx 2 acres, surrounded by farmland and old orchards. Lawns and large sweeping mixed herbaceous borders with over 100 roses. Formal kitchen garden and beautiful rose arbour leading to lake and summerhouse with a variety of water lilies and carp. All shared with peacocks and ducks.

NB: This event has now been CANCELLED by the organizers at Tortworth Court (listing updated 16th May 2018).

Ever fancied trying your hand at water colouring' Well now’s your chance. Talented painter Lavinia will help you create your own water colour painting. Whether you are an experienced painter or this is your first time. All materials provided free of charge. Tea and home made cakes available to buy.

Our 7th. annual duck race, always a wonderful family day out. 1,000 ducks (plastic!) are thrown into the River Wye over the parapet of the bridge. They can then be followed by walking along the river bank, through Tintern old railway station and across the water meadows to the churchyard.

Mulberry House: a delightful rear garden with views out to beautiful listed village buildings. Imaginatively planted and nurtured by a plant lover with an artistic eye. Themed herbaceous borders and areas of shrub planting provide a long season of colour and interest.

Relax and enjoy a gentle stroll in the reserve where we take in the sights and sounds of the woodland. We’ll be looking for beautiful butterflies and dragonflies gliding through the rides, take notice of the wildflowers and searching out the harder to spot bugs which prefer to hide in damp places.

4 acres of woodland, meadows, ponds and streams. A tranquil and relaxed country garden of scents, sights and sounds. Interest all year with drifts of tulips, wild daffodils and common spotted orchids in spring. Good Autumn colour.

Ever fancied trying your hand at water colouring£ Well now’s your chance. Talented painter Lavinia will help you create your own water colour painting. Whether you are an experienced painter or this is your first time. All materials provided free of charge. Tea and home made cakes available to buy.

Book talk and signing

The enchanting and timeless children’s story in a brand new musical version. Come and marvel at John Dolittle’s ability to talk to the animals. Presented by Katch 22 Theatre Co. Dr Doolittle is being played by Stuart Ash, who delighted audiences with his role as ‘Aladdin’ in Savoy Theatre’s last pantomime.

An internationally-acclaimed award-winning tribute show to Tina Turner. The show re-creates the spectacle and energy of her live shows with a six-piece live band, four stunning dancers and Justine’s incredible impersonation of the Queen of Rock and Soul.

Welsh comedy legend Owen Money brings his new music and laughter show to Monmouth for the first time. Meet The Travelling Wrinklies and a quartet of star performers paying tribute to Karen Carpenter, Frankie Valli, Neil Sedaka and Shirley Bassey. A fabulous night in prospect. Licensed bar.

In celebration of the centenary of the end of First World War, OCT will be performing three episodes from the popular BBC Tv comedy series, including the iconic last episode ’Goodbyeee’.

Approx ¾-acre garden in traditional English style. Walled garden with many split sections incl rose beds, herbaceous, shrubs and mature trees. Vegetable garden and small orchard outside walled area.

40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding magnificent Grade I house (not open), set out by artist Thomas Gambier Parry. Lakes, shrubberies and listed Pulhamite water gardens with grottos and fernery. Exciting ornamental lakes, and woodland areas.

See, smell and taste wild garlic in Newark Park gardens and the estate.Head out into the fresh air and discover the beautiful views over the Cotswold countryside, swathes of wild garlic and the sharp and tasty tang that accompanies a walk. Explore the Newark estate and gardens to see our wonderful wild garlic.

Experience Newark House as it might have been in the Edwardian era. Meet busy butlers and maids, watch them about their work and you might even join the family of the house for their afternoon tea! Get into the spirit of Newark Park’s bygone era as we bring Newark’s Edwardian past to life.

1½ acres on different levels with wild area, pond, herbaceous borders, textural planting, vegetable garden and disabled garden. Sean is a garden designer. Plant sales.

1½ acres on different levels with wild area, pond, herbaceous borders, textural planting, vegetable garden and disabled garden. Sean is a garden designer. Plant sales.

This diverse garden of over 20 acres has been created through the last 30 yrs by current owners and incl walled garden, pleached lime avenues, nut walk, potager, ponds, Italian garden, shrubberies and wild flower meadows.

An American hip hop group, known for bringing the genre its first mainstream success with the smash hit ‘Rapper’s Delight’ in 1979. With a backing based on Chic’s disco classic ‘Good Times’, it was the first hip hop song to make the US Billboard Hot 100.

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS RESCHEDULED FROM WED 30TH MAY Keepy Uppy - (Two Shows) This is a play for the 2018 world cup year for football fans, non-football fans, children and families. With few words and bold physicality, fab footie moves, flicks, sidesteps and original live music.

Where you and your children can party like it’s 1992! This is a family rave for children from birth to 11 year olds and their adult accomplices, with live DJs bringing you a mix of old skool and club classics, along with a dance floor, balloons, Confetti, bubbles, face painting, glow sticks and club lights (no...

This band’s competing history dates back to before World War 1 and they have appeared on BBC 2’s Best of Brass

Fosseway Artist’s will be holding their 98th Exhibition displaying different mediums and genres. This provides practising local artists with an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work

Son Yambu play authentic Cuban son, the intoxicating fusion of Spanish and African rhythms that gave rise to salsa. The band features a new generation of Cuban musicians who are all passionate about maintaining the traditions of the genre, continuing the Buena Vista legacy that put Cuban music back on the map in 1997.

Community Event showing the varied activities available, no qualifications needed. Enjoy learning with like minded people

Woody Mann + Film Screening of Harlem Street Singer Among guitarists and critics, Woody Mann is considered a modern master.

Join us on Saturday 16th June to celebrate 60 years of Cliff and The Shadows Simon Goodall and the Bourne Again Shadows are the most authentic Cliff and the Shadows tribute act in the UK.

Jive Dance Night with a great atmosphere a great dance floor to dance the night away with top swing and jive music

The Correspondents consist of singer Mr Bruce and producer Chucks. Both growing up in South London, they formed in 2007 and within two years had taken their hi-octane genre-blending dance music from house parties to festival main stages.

The Fairey Band are 16 times British Open Champions, 9 times national Champions and are previous winners of the BBC Best of Brass as well as Granada band of the Year.

Earth and Air 3 is a multi media exhibition by 14 local artists and craft makers who together are Made in Ross - the arts and crafts collective based upstairs in the Market House in the centre of the historic town of Ross-on-Wye.

Mike Swash is a local photographer who captures the beauty and majesty of nature in his landscapes and intimate aspects of wildlife in his photographs. Made in Ross are delighted that Mike will be exhibiting in the gallery for the month of June.