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 September
Friday 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, Veronika Shoot and other gifted MusiciansTickets (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 Chivenor Military Wives Choir
Mystical Chris - watch your jewellery!
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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 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). Meet in the Village Square at 10.45a.m. Price: £15 per person (Must be over 16 years) |
Tuesday 4th September |
MasterClass Part 1. The Night Sky An illustrated talk, by Andrew Watkinson-Trim, on what to look for in the September sky, 7:30pm till 9:00pm at West Buckland School - follow the Signs. Price £7 per person or £12 for both parts 1 & 2 |
Wednesday 5th September |
MasterClass Part 2. The Night Sky Looking at the Night Sky from the WBS Observatory - follow the signs. 10:00pm to midnight. Tickets limited. Price £7 per person or £12 for both parts 1 & 2 per person (in the event of poor weather conditions we have alternative arrangements) |
Friday 7th September |
Outdoor Workshop - Our Flora and Fauna With Naturalist, Cyril Cole. Explore the habitat of the local Flora and Fauna. Meet in the Village Square at 2.30p.m. Time 2:30pm till 4:00pm Price £8 per person |
Saturday 8th September |
MasterClass - Making Luxury Chocolates With Carlo Melchior of Melchior Chocolates of South Molton. Meet in the Food and Nutrition Centre at West Buckland School. Follow the signs. 2:00pm till 4:30pm. Price £25 per person including ingredients |
