West Buckland Festival 2012 Events
Saturday 1st September to Sunday 9th September
The West Buckland Festival is held during the first ten days of September. Of the 12 to 14 different Events the majority are staged in St Peter’s Church, West Buckland – a Church on the edge of Exmoor. It is an active Church with regular Sunday Services, a Post Office, a Coffee Bar and a local produce shop. The tone of the Festival is high quality – be the events a Classical Music Concert, an Art Exhibition, a Variety Show or a MasterClass, a Workshop or even an Exmoor Walk. We always look for the very best professionals, local artists or leaders.
Saturday 1 st SeptemberThe GRAND West Buckland Festival AUCTION in the West Wing of Castle Hillby kind permission of the Countess of Arran. Saturday, 1 st September – 6.30 p.m. If you have a Lot that you would like to enter or require more information, please visit the link here . |
Thursday 6th SeptemberPreview of The Gallery Exhibition 2012One of the highlights of the Festival each year is our Art and Craft Exhibition. This year there will be more than 70 new exhibits. This is a special opportunity to look at all that has been entered this year; to talk with some of the Artists and Craftspeople; to buy perhaps an original Work of Art created by a local artist and to enjoy a relaxed glass of wine. The Gallery will be open every day from 10:00am till 6:00pm until the end of the Festival on Sunday evening. There will be many paintings, etchings, photographs, needlework and glasswork all on view in St Peter's Church. |
Friday 7th SeptemberFriday Night is Music Night7.30pm in St. Peter's Church A concert of Popular Classical Music with a group of highly talented singers and musicians.Master of Ceremonies: Harry the Piano Neil Hamilton, John Hobbs, Louise Lloyd, Fiona Robertson, Susan Sherratt, Voronika ShootTickets (including refreshments) £12.00 in advance, £13.00 on the door, £6.00 for children under 14. Tickets Here |
Saturday 8th September10.00am - 12 noon in St. Peter's Church: a bountiful Coffee Morning with more stalls, local produce and handmade crafts than ever before. Plus live music and raffle. Entry £1.00The SATURDAY Show7.30pm - 10.30pm in St. Peter's Church West Buckland An all star cast hosted by your MC Harry the Piano('the best pianist in the civilised world' - Jonathon Ross) With The Military Wives ChoirMystical Chris - watch your jewellery!Tickets (including refreshments) £12.00 in advance, £13.00 on the door, £6.00 for children under 14.Tickets Here |
Sunday 9th September8.00am in St. Peter's, the Harvest Festival Said Holy communion Service followed by, 11.00am our Harvest Festival Service.1.45pm at West Buckland Square. The 5 mile Festival walk through some of the most beautiful North Devon countryside. Stout footware recommended. Festival Walk Tickets Here
The SYD LITTLE Laughter ShowA must for all the family. 7.30pm - 10.30pm in St. Peter's Church West Buckland Remember Supersonic Syd Little and his special guests?Laugh, smile, reminisce and listen to fantastic music and songs - Rock around the Clock, That’ll be the Day, Peggy Sue and many more, with Syd on his ukulele. Enjoy his stories and jokes. Then hear some of your favourite tunes on our very special Wurlitzer Organ with Michael Wooldridge. Yes, tonight you’ll hear and join in with, the sounds of the 50s 60s and 70’s.Tickets (including refreshments) £12.00 in advance, £13.00 on the door, £6.00 for children under 14. Tickets HereRead more and see a video of Syd Little |
MasterClasses and Workshops
Monday 3rd September |
Workshop - Birds of Prey Learn to work with and fly Birds of Prey. 11:00am till 4:00pm (bring sandwiches and a camera). Book early - limited tickets. Price: £15 per person |
Tuesday 4th September |
MasterClass Part 1. The Night Sky An illustrated talk, by Andrew Watkinson-Trim, on what to look for in the September sky7:30pm till 9:00pm at West Buckland School |
Wednesday 5th September |
MasterClass Part 2. The Night Sky Looking at the Night Sky from the WBS Observatory.10:00pm to midnight. Tickets limited. Price for both Parts 1 and 2 - £12 per person(in the event of poor weather conditions we do have alternative arrangements) |
Thursday 6th September |
Workshop - Our Flora and Fauna With Naturalist, Cyril Cole.An opportunity to learn more about the flora and fauna in North Devon.2:30pm till 4:00pmTickets £8 per person |
Saturday 8th September |
MasterClass - Making Luxury Chocolates With Carl Melchior of Melchior Chocolates of South Molton.2:00pm till 4:30pmTickets £25 per person including ingredients |
