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Friday 25th May 2012
7pm: Medieval Song: Sacred and Secular
Winterbourne Medieval Barn

7pm, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE

In an exciting addition to our events this year we welcome Schola Cantorum of Bristol University under their Director, Dr Emma Hornby. They will be entertaining us with a varied programme of sacred medieval song written for English nunneries and secular song celebrating Spring and Summer. The glorious medieval barn will provide a perfect setting for this programme.

Refreshments appropriate to the period will be available during the interval.

Although this is Summer, the barn can still be quite cool
inside, so warm clothing is advised.

For tickets at £8 each please send a cheque made payable to Winterbourne Medieval Barn Trust and s.a.e. to Robert Beetham, 15 Grove Bank, Frenchay, Bristol BS16 1NY. In case of problems, Tel 0117 957 4921.

Parking available on site.

www.winterbournebarn.org.uk

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Thursday 7th June 2012
10.30am: Diamond Jubilee Family Fun Day
Kingswood Park

10.30am-4pm

Come along and enjoy a range of family fun activities, live music and refreshments - all with free entry.

Enjoy activities and workshops, live performances, multi sports, stalls and stands, live music and storytelling.

For more information, please click below.

www.southglos.gov.uk/NR/exeres/72...

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Sunday 17th June 2012
3pm: Band Concert, Old Grammar School Rooms
Old Grammar School Rooms

Band Concert (Filton Brass Band)
3pm, Old Grammar School Rooms, High Street, Chipping Sodbury

Entrance Free

www.mysodbury.co.uk/sodbury/arts_...

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Saturday 23rd June 2012
10.30am: Armed Forces Day
Kingswood Park

Armed Forces Day, which replaces Veterans Day, aims to honour the contribution made by current members of the armed forces and by veterans of all ages.

It provides an opportunity for us all to join together to pay tribute to the armed forces, past, present and future.

After the huge successes of previous years, South Gloucestershire Council are organising a parade and activities at Kingswood Park, 10.30am-4pm.

The veterans' parade with marching band and military vehicles assembles at 11am at Kimberley Road, Kingswood, and concludes in Kingswood Park.

In the park there will be stalls, demonstrations and activities for all the family, and a drum head ceremony at 12.15pm with Rev Peter Hussey officiating.

For more information please click below.

www.southglos.gov.uk/LeisureCultu...

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Friday 6th July 2012
Opera in the Barn
Winterbourne Medieval Barn

Opera in the Barn
July 6th and 7th, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE

The Marriage of Figaro with the Tessitoura Opera Group

www.winterbournebarn.org.uk

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Saturday 7th July 2012
2012 Engage Cultural Festival, Wise Campus, Filton

Bringing our Communities together

South Gloucestershire is home to a vibrant range of communities, each with their own unique customs, culture and heritage.

Drawing visitors from around the world, the Engage festival is a multicultural event that showcases the vibrant cultures of the people that live and work in South Gloucestershire.

Engage is a dynamic and colourful celebration of world music, dance, drama, food and workshops. The Engage festival helps us to appreciate the richness of our communities through the many talented musicians, singers and dancers who participate.

As part of the celebrations, more than 250 performers will come together for a variety of exciting live performances, youth and environmental activities, interactive stalls, and an impressive feast of Indian, Mediterranean, Chinese and British food.

www.southglos.gov.uk/NR/exeres/36...


Friday 20th July 2012
Bristol Harbour Festival: 20th - 22nd July

Bristol Harbour Festival takes over the city's harbour area with a programme of circus, dance, music and theatre.

www.bristolharbourfestival.co.uk


Saturday 15th December 2012
3.30pm: Carols in the Barn
Winterbourne Medieval Barn

3.30-6pm approx, Winterbourne Medieval Barn, Church Lane, Winterbourne BS36 1SE

Come and sing and listen to a mix of festive music, with the Ammonites and singers from Bristol opera. Entry is free, but by pre-bookable ticket only. Mulled wine, apple juice, mince pies on sale, so wrap up warm, and be prepared for a warm welcome.

www.winterbournebarn.org.uk

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Arena
Arena is an arts development group promoting the arts in Filton, Bradley Stoke, Stoke Gifford and Patchway.
Tel: 0752 893 5108
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Pegasus Academy of Performing Arts
Pegasus Winterguard is a dance orientated, not for profit youth group, comprising dance groups called Guards. The Guards are split into two age categories: Juniors (8-13 years) and a younger Cadet Guard (6-8 years).
The Guards train Thursdays and occasional Saturdays, at Charborough Road primary school in Filton.
A marching band is being created, with wind section of brass and woodwind instruments, and a percussion section with drums, xylophones etc.
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South Gloucestershire Twinning Choir
This choir is run by South Gloucestershire Twinning Forum and meets on Wednesdays, 7.30pm-9pm at St Andrew's Methodist Church and Youth Club, Elm Park (off the A38), Filton BS34 7PS. All twinners, friends and new members are welcome. For more information, please email Carole below.
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