April 2008 and beyond.............

Sunday 25th May- Bluebell Cross Country Ride, Wichenford in aid of St. Richards Hospice, Acorns Hospice and local charities.

From the field next to the church opposite Wichenford Dovecote and Court. Starting at 10am (Last entries 1pm). Approximately 11 mile pleasure ride with optional short routes through bluebell woods and fields with many optional jumps of various heights and sizes. All riders must have their own insurance and valid horse passport, riders take part entirely at their own risk. The organizers accept no liability whatsoever for damage to persons, horses or property. No dogs allowed. Rosettes to all taking part. Hard hats and adequate protection must be worn. WC's and First Aid on hand. Vet and doctor on call. Refreshments.

Entries on the day Adults £15 Children (under 14) £10

Enquiries: gblwichenford@aol.com Tel: 07767 788273

SUNDAY 18th May COUNTRY HOUSE CAR BOOT SALE AND FUN DAY, MADRESFIELD COURT, MALVERN

With kind permission of Lady Morrison the day will be aimed at antiques and decorative art, but if you bring a 'boot' anything interesting from your attics and cellars will do. There will be an 'antiques roadshow' with Dreweatts experts on hand to give advice and guidance. Bedding Plants, home made food, preserves will be on sale plus an extensive range of vintage and designer cloths, catering buffet range provided by The Masons with refreshments throughout the day, brass band, morris dancers and lots of things for young people to enjoy. All profits go to Worcestershire Community Foundation.

Enquiries or further details to: gblwichenford@aol.com

Car Boot £50 Public Admission after 9.30am £5 per car

5th July 2008- Wichenford Blues Festival

The first ever full blown Blues Festival to be performed in Wichenford. The day runs from 1pm to 11pm with bands already booked, performing their own music on a stage set up at the back of the pub. It will be a ticket only event, and you can bring your own picnic and settle down to a glorious summers day of non-stop blues. For full details please visit:

www.wichenfordbluesfest.co.uk

(Traders, stall holders, organisers, volunteers contact Andy 01886 889064)

Every Sunday – International Buffet 12 - 4
A variety of 20 dishes from around the globe, scallops, crab claw and asparagus with saffron rice, plaice in lemon sauce, pork loin in Masala sauce, peppers stuffed with minced beef, plus many Thai favourites, all for only £8.95 per head for adults and £4.45 for children under 12.

Live Music on selected nights.

Original Artists playing their own music.

Wednesday 7th May - Dave Onions

Dave Onions spins a solo career as a rootsy singer songwriter with a distinctive percussive guitar style, covering subjects that range from nuclear waste and sailing the seas to love and the flu... Dave has played The Masons previously and returns by very popular demand.

www.daveonions.co.uk

Wednesday 14th May - The Murmur

The Murmur are a two piece band who combine soaking jangly guitars with sun drenched west coast harmonies. Beat up troubadour songs with soaring melodies and captivating lyrics that enchant the listener. Audiences have warmed to their rousing live shows and the studio albums rifle into unknown territories of lyrical and musical imagination. With two albums to their name, Centre Pages and Vietnam Morning they have a plenty to choose from.

www.themurmur.co.uk

Wednesday 21st May - 'Little Dave'

Little Dave is a singer songwriter with a large selection of self penned stuff which, in his own words, 'I am allowed to wheel out at those special little places where people wanna hear wot I do...' Visit and hear him at:

www.myspace.com/littledavema

Wednesday May 28th - Jamie Knight

Our own resident singer/songwriter Jamie will be performing tracks of his latest album.

ACM Recording artist Jamie Knight whose album 'Bound' recieves much US air play -- James Blunt couldn't hold a candle next to this guy..Jamies' vocals are lush, pure and organic with no pretentious attempts at anything..only solid skill and mastery of style!

We congratulate Jamie on the success of his album "Bound" and are keeping the radio stations wondering about his next album which is due for release in 2008..please support Jamie by downloading his songs and telling your friends and family..

Other events are continually being planned, so why not drop in and see our ‘What’s On’ board. If you have any ideas or want to plan an evening call Andy or Suti to discuss your ideas. We want to bring The Masons to the community. Maybe a Folk night, Cheese and wine evening, all ideas welcome.