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Glastonbury Fringe
June 21st - July 1st 2012
A series of independently produced local performances and workshops – music, dance, drama, comedy, poetry, crafts, film and art – drawing people into the “real” Glastonbury and showing what the town has to offer. Programme announcements will be made as events are confirmed and a full programme will be will be announced at the end of May.
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Events Listing
This page is mainly gatherings and music listings - with a few performances and talks added for good measure. We have seperate listings for regular weekly events, events for children, exhibitions/demonstrations and courses/classes. Please use the submit an event form linked from the main menu bar for all these categories and trust us to choose the best place to list your event.


Description

Date & Time

Candlelit Concert at the Chapel - John Dalton - Harpist
Venue St Margaret’s Chapel, Magdalene St
Phone 01458 835067
Ticket Price £5 - Limited Seating
Friday 18th of May 2012 7.00pm
My Social Orbit
Venue Rifleman's Arms
Website
Friday 18th of May 2012 9.00pm
Blipverts
Venue Rifleman's Arms
Website
Saturday 19th of May 2012 9.00pm
Riders In The Sky - Charity Motorbike Ride & Fun Day
Venue Tor Leisure
Website
Sunday 20th of May 2012 10.00am
Talk - Georgina Sirrett-Hardie who will be speaking from a GODDESS perspective
Venue Abbey House, Chilkwell Street
Ticket Price £3
Sunday 20th of May 2012 7.00pm

Olympic Torch Relay Olympic Torch Relay
Description The torch will pass through Glastonbury from 09.50 en route to Wells.
Venue Town Centre
Website

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Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 9.50am
Galley Beggar - folk rock
Venue Assembly Rooms
Phone 01458 834677
Ticket Price £8/£6
Website
Tuesday 22nd of May 2012 8.00pm
Fight the Bear
Venue Rifleman's Arms
Website
Wednesday 23rd of May 2012 9.00pm

The Dance of Venus & Her Transit of the Sun in June 2012 - Talk with John Wadsworth The Dance of Venus & Her Transit of the Sun in June 2012 - Talk with John Wadsworth
Description On Tuesday 5th June this year, the planet Venus will pass directly in front of the Sun, a potentially visible phenomena that no-one alive today will ever be able to witness again in their lifetime.
Venue Small Town Hall
Ticket Price £5
Website

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Thursday 24th of May 2012 7.30pm
Lewis Creaven Band
Venue Rifleman's Arms
Website
Friday 25th of May 2012 9.00pm
Afternoon concert with Julie Peat - Wonderful Wells-based Cellist
Venue Glastonbury Abbey Grounds
Ticket Price Free admission with entry to Glastonbury Abbey
Website
Saturday 26th of May 2012 2.00pm
Whole Lotta Led a tribute to Led Zeppelin
Venue Assembly Rooms
Phone 01458 835974
Ticket Price £13 on the door (£10 advance/concs)
Website
Saturday 26th of May 2012 8.00pm
Flipron
Venue Rifleman's Arms
Website
Saturday 26th of May 2012 9.00pm

A night of Entertainment with Live Music A night of Entertainment with Live Music
Description Jazz band. Refreshments available. Optional 1950’s dress.
Venue Glastonbury Abbey Grounds
Ticket Price Free
Website

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Friday 1st of June 2012 6.00pm

Beat the Borough Challenge Beat the Borough Challenge
Description A rare opportunity to walk Glastonbury Town Boundary.

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Saturday 2nd of June 2012 9.00am

Vale of Avalon Vintage Road Run Vale of Avalon Vintage Road Run
Description Hundreds of Vintage cars are expected to descend on the town
Venue Town Centre
Website

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Saturday 2nd of June 2012 1.00pm

Full Peal of Bells Full Peal of Bells
Description Linking with churches around the Country
Venue St John’s Church, High Street

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Saturday 2nd of June 2012 4.00pm

Bands on the Balcony Bands on the Balcony
Description Dancing in the Street
Venue Town Hall, Magdalene Street

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Saturday 2nd of June 2012 8.00pm

The Big (Jubilee) Lunch The Big (Jubilee) Lunch
Description Bring lunch for yourself and your family. A chance for the town to get together.
Venue Throughout the Town

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Sunday 3rd of June 2012 1.00pm

Open Day at the Abbey Open Day at the Abbey
Description With a traditional style 1950s fair with tombolas and coconut shies.
Venue Glastonbury Abbey
Website

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Monday 4th of June 2012

Opening of Northover Jubilee Park Opening of Northover Jubilee Park
Description ... and signing of Glastonbury Charter for the Environment
Venue Northover Jubilee Park, Street Road

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Monday 4th of June 2012 11.00am

Full Moon Concert - Dragonfly Moon & Carole Isis Full Moon Concert - Dragonfly Moon & Carole Isis
Description Scott and Susan bring fantastic energy to the stage, along with their unique and acclaimed music.
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Website

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Monday 4th of June 2012 7.00pm

Light up the Tor Light up the Tor
Description Light up the Tor with a spiral of candles with a huge beacon at the summit.
Venue St Johns Church to Glastonbury Tor

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Monday 4th of June 2012 9.15pm

'Unity' Conference 2012 'Unity' Conference 2012
Description Ervin Laszlo, Satish Kumar, Flo Aeveia Magdalena, Steve Nation & Glennie Kindred
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Ticket Price £95 for both days
Website

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Saturday 9th of June 2012
Afternoon concert with Avalonian Free State Choir
Venue Glastonbury Abbey Grounds
Ticket Price Free admission with entry to Glastonbury Abbey
Website
Saturday 9th of June 2012 2.00pm

'Unity' Conference 2012 'Unity' Conference 2012
Description Ervin Laszlo, Satish Kumar, Flo Aeveia Magdalena, Steve Nation & Glennie Kindred
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Ticket Price £95 for both days
Website

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Sunday 10th of June 2012
Bellevue Rendezvous - French/Breton
Venue Assembly Rooms
Phone 01458 834677
Ticket Price £7/£6
Website
Tuesday 12th of June 2012 8.00pm
Something Underground Theatre Co. present - The Last Lunch
Venue Assembly Rooms
Website
Friday 15th of June 2012 8.00pm
Afternoon Concert with Hildegarde Ensemble plus Guest Artists
Venue Glastonbury Abbey Grounds
Ticket Price Free admission with entry to Glastonbury Abbey
Website
Saturday 16th of June 2012 2.00pm

Wheel of the Year Festival - Summer Solstice (Meditation) Wheel of the Year Festival - Summer Solstice (Meditation)
Description We will be gathering at the Well Head at 12pm for celebration and meditation until 12:30.
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Ticket Price FREE ADMISSION to the gardens between 10am & 12pm (Normal admission from 12pm.
Website

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Wednesday 20th of June 2012

Sunrise Celebration Sunrise Celebration
Description 21st - 24th June
Venue Bruton
Ticket Price £115.00
Website

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Thursday 21st of June 2012

Glastonbury Fringe Opening Event Glastonbury Fringe Opening Event
Description Programme announcements will be made as events are confirmed and a full programme will be will be announced at the end of May.
Venue St Johns Car Park
Website

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Thursday 21st of June 2012 2.00pm

Odd Socks Theatre Productions Present Julius Caesar Odd Socks Theatre Productions Present Julius Caesar
Description Odd Socks are back with their hilarious rendition of the thriller Julius Caesar set to the background of ancient sporting competition.
Venue Glastonbury Abbey Grounds
Ticket Price Tickets available from the Abbey Shop
Website

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Thursday 21st of June 2012 7.00pm

Shamanic Trance Dance with Zeila - workshop Shamanic Trance Dance with Zeila - workshop
Description This is an extra special Shamanic Dance celebrating the Summer Solstice.
Venue Assembly Rooms
Website

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Thursday 21st of June 2012 7.30pm

DJ Open Deck Night DJ Open Deck Night
Description With DJ ‘Fivestack’
Venue Market House Inn
Ticket Price Free
Website

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Thursday 21st of June 2012 8.00pm

Reggae Jam Reggae Jam
Description Open to all comers regardless of skill.
Venue Rifleman's Arms
Website

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Thursday 21st of June 2012 9.00pm

DJ P Miles DJ P Miles
Venue The Crown
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Friday 22nd of June 2012 8.00pm

Jim Lockey and the Solumn Sun, Gaz Brookfield and Oleander Brown Jim Lockey and the Solumn Sun, Gaz Brookfield and Oleander Brown
Description Tickets £5.00 or £8.00 for both Friday night and Saturday night Tor Leisure concerts.
Venue Tor Leisure
Phone 07929 503231
Ticket Price £5

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Friday 22nd of June 2012 9.00pm
Pyrate Market
Venue Town Hall
Saturday 23rd of June 2012 9.30am
Mystic and Earth Spirit Fair
Venue Assembly Rooms
Website
Saturday 23rd of June 2012 10.00am

The Dolmen and the Poole Buccaneers The Dolmen and the Poole Buccaneers
Description Celtic folk/rock
Venue Town Hall
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Saturday 23rd of June 2012 7.30pm

Black Magic Woman Black Magic Woman
Description Blues oriented band with an eclectic mix of blues with some blues rock thrown in for good measure.
Venue The Crown
Website

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Saturday 23rd of June 2012 8.00pm

The Flatland Boogie Band The Flatland Boogie Band
Description ‘Southern Fried Boogie’ featuring the band’s own renditions of classic rock, R&B and soul.
Venue King William
Website

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Saturday 23rd of June 2012 8.00pm

Ben Marwood, Oxygen Thief and Nick Parker Ben Marwood, Oxygen Thief and Nick Parker
Description £5.00 or £8.00 for both Friday night and Saturday night Tor Leisure concerts.
Venue Tor Leisure
Phone 07929 503231
Ticket Price £5

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Saturday 23rd of June 2012 9.00pm

Festival of Flowers and Music Festival of Flowers and Music
Description Presenting a varied programme of music
Venue St John's Church, High Street
Website

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Sunday 24th of June 2012
Mystic and Earth Spirit Fair
Venue Assembly Rooms
Website
Sunday 24th of June 2012 10.00am

Backdoor Blues Jam Backdoor Blues Jam
Description So long as it’s 12 bar blues anyone can join in!
Venue Rifleman's Arms
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Sunday 24th of June 2012 5.00pm

Karaoke Karaoke
Description With £50 bar prize
Venue The Crown
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Sunday 24th of June 2012 9.00pm

Festival of Flowers and Music Festival of Flowers and Music
Description Presenting a varied programme of music
Venue St John's Church, High Street
Website

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Monday 25th of June 2012

Poetry Workshop with Jo Waterworth Poetry Workshop with Jo Waterworth
Description Jo lives in Glastonbury and is regularly involved in local poetry events and readings.
Venue Bay Tree Cafe, Church Lane
Website

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Monday 25th of June 2012 10.00am

Festival of Flowers and Music Festival of Flowers and Music
Description Presenting a varied programme of music
Venue St John's Church, High Street
Website

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Tuesday 26th of June 2012

Poetry Workshop with Jo Waterworth Poetry Workshop with Jo Waterworth
Description Jo lives in Glastonbury and is regularly involved in local poetry events and readings.
Venue Bay Tree Cafe, Church Lane
Website

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Tuesday 26th of June 2012 10.00am
Art, Book & Gift Bazaar
Venue Assembly Rooms
Website
Tuesday 26th of June 2012 11.00am

Vela Vela
Description A Glastonbury duo featuring the atmospheric guitar of Jonathan Fryer and sweet flute of Rebecca Whitehead.
Venue St John's Church, High Street
Website

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Tuesday 26th of June 2012 1.00pm

Extended Open Mic Night Extended Open Mic Night
Description Open mic night for all styles & abilities
Venue Hawthorns, Northload Street
Website

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Tuesday 26th of June 2012 8.00pm

Martin Carthy Martin Carthy
Description Legendary guitarist and balladeer, ex-Steeleye Span and a whole lot more besides.
Venue Assembly Rooms
Ticket Price £10
Website

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Tuesday 26th of June 2012 8.00pm

Poetry Workshop with Jo Waterworth Poetry Workshop with Jo Waterworth
Description Jo lives in Glastonbury and is regularly involved in local poetry events and readings.
Venue Bay Tree Cafe, Church Lane
Website

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Wednesday 27th of June 2012 10.00am

Folk Fair Folk Fair
Description Live Folk Music in the garden between 12 and 4 on those days. Shuttle bus to be provided.
Venue Sharpham Tea Garden
Website

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Wednesday 27th of June 2012 12.00pm
Womens Singing Group - Workshop
Venue Assembly Rooms
Phone 07957 583551
Ticket Price Donation £3 - £5
Website
Wednesday 27th of June 2012 12.30pm

Poetry Workshop with Jo Waterworth Poetry Workshop with Jo Waterworth
Description Jo lives in Glastonbury and is regularly involved in local poetry events and readings.
Venue Bay Tree Cafe, Church Lane
Website

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Thursday 28th of June 2012 10.00am

Folk Fair Folk Fair
Description Live Folk Music in the garden between 12 and 4 on those days. Shuttle bus to be provided.
Venue Sharpham Tea Garden
Website

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Thursday 28th of June 2012 12.00pm
Djembe Drum Circle - Workshop
Venue Assembly Rooms
Website
Thursday 28th of June 2012 6.30pm

Indian Night Indian Night
Description Traditional Indian music with curry.
Venue Hawthorns, Northload Street
Website

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Thursday 28th of June 2012 8.00pm

DJ Open Deck Night DJ Open Deck Night
Venue Market House Inn
Website

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Thursday 28th of June 2012 8.00pm

Reggae Jam Reggae Jam
Description Open to all comers regardless of skill
Venue Rifleman's Arms
Website

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Thursday 28th of June 2012 9.00pm

Shapeshift Theatre Company presents The Thought Dancer Shapeshift Theatre Company presents The Thought Dancer
Description Glastonbury based theatre group currently working on a new production
Venue Assembly Rooms
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Friday 29th of June 2012

Poetry Workshop with Jo Waterworth Poetry Workshop with Jo Waterworth
Description Jo lives in Glastonbury and is regularly involved in local poetry events and readings.
Venue Bay Tree Cafe, Church Lane
Website

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Friday 29th of June 2012 10.00am

Interface - Drum'n'Bass Interface - Drum'n'Bass
Description until 2am
Venue Tor Leisure
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Friday 29th of June 2012 8.00pm

Folk Club Folk Club
Description In the function room, featuring all styles of folk.
Venue The Mitre
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Friday 29th of June 2012 8.30pm

The Van Grahams The Van Grahams
Description Somerset based rock/indie/pop/punk covers band.
Venue Rifleman's Arms
Website

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Friday 29th of June 2012 9.00pm

Orchestra in a Field Orchestra in a Field
Description Orchestra in a Field will set Somerset ablaze next summer with a colourful and eclectic programme offering something for everyone.
Venue Glastonbury Abbey
Ticket Price Tickets now on Sale
Website

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Saturday 30th of June 2012

Seedy Cases Seedy Cases
Description Somerset band playing blues, rock and soul.
Venue The Crown
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Saturday 30th of June 2012 8.00pm

Roots Alex Roberts Roots Alex Roberts
Venue Rifleman's Arms
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Saturday 30th of June 2012 9.00pm

Orchestra in a Field Orchestra in a Field
Description Orchestra in a Field will set Somerset ablaze next summer with a colourful and eclectic programme offering something for everyone.
Venue Glastonbury Abbey
Ticket Price Tickets now on Sale
Website

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Sunday 1st of July 2012

Backdoor Blues Jam Backdoor Blues Jam
Description So long as it’s 12 bar blues anyone can join in!
Venue Rifleman's Arms
Website

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Sunday 1st of July 2012 5.00pm

Full Moon Evening with Jay Ramsay & Friends Full Moon Evening with Jay Ramsay & Friends
Description A truly magical experience.
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Ticket Price Normal admission applies. Companions FREE.
Website

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Tuesday 3rd of July 2012
Annual Catholic Pilgrimage to Glastonbury
Venue Glastonbury Abbey
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Sunday 8th of July 2012

Eleanor Vale, a new opera from composer John Barber and librettist Peter Cann Eleanor Vale, a new opera from composer John Barber and librettist Peter Cann
Description Somerset’s own opera company
Venue Wedmore Theatre Tent
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Wednesday 11th of July 2012
Afternoon concert with The Keats Quartet
Ticket Price Free admission with entry to Glastonbury Abbey
Website
Saturday 14th of July 2012 2.00pm

Love & Thanks to Water Day Love & Thanks to Water Day
Description Join us for a simple ceremony offering love and thanks to water.
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Ticket Price Normal admission applies
Website

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Wednesday 25th of July 2012 12.00pm
Rain or Shine Theatre Present As You Like It
Venue Glastonbury Abbey Grounds
Ticket Price Free admission with entry to Glastonbury Abbey
Website
Thursday 26th of July 2012 7.00pm

Glastonbuy Symposium Glastonbuy Symposium
Description Investigating Crop Circle and Signs of our Times.
Venue Town Hall
Phone 01278 722833
Website

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Friday 27th of July 2012

Goddess Conference Goddess Conference
Description Watch the website for much more information about the next conference.
Phone 01458 833933
Website

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Tuesday 31st of July 2012

Wheel of the Year Festival - Fruition (Meditation) Wheel of the Year Festival - Fruition (Meditation)
Description We will be gathering at the well head at 12pm for celebration and meditation until 12:30. At 12:30 we invite you to join us around the fire on the lower lawn for informal ’conversation’.
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Ticket Price FREE ADMISSION to the gardens between 10am & 12pm
Website

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Wednesday 1st of August 2012

Full Moon Evening with Zoe Spencer- Ambient Soul Folk Full Moon Evening with Zoe Spencer- Ambient Soul Folk
Description Zoe performs her own original songs and stories from the past along with a repetoire of songs by Kate Bush, Emmy Lou Harris and Fleetwood Mac.
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Ticket Price Normal admission applies. Companions FREE.
Website

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Thursday 2nd of August 2012

Glastonbury Childrens Festival Glastonbury Childrens Festival
Description 3rd-6th August 2012 10:30-5:00 daily. Four days of Performance, Workshops and Fun for the whole family!
Venue Abbey Park Playground, Fishers Hill, Glastonbury
Phone 01458 833693
Website

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Friday 3rd of August 2012
Festival Players Present Twelfth Night
Venue Glastonbury Abbey Grounds
Ticket Price Free admission with entry to Glastonbury Abbey
Website
Thursday 16th of August 2012 7.00pm
Afternoon concert with Hildegard Ensemble plus Guest Artists
Venue Glastonbury Abbey Grounds
Ticket Price Free admission with entry to Glastonbury Abbey
Website
Saturday 25th of August 2012 2.00pm
Night at the Abbey - See the Abbey illuminated and filled with music for all tastes
Venue Glastonbury Abbey Grounds
Ticket Price Tickets available from the Glastonbury Abbey Shop
Website
Friday 7th of September 2012 6.00pm
Afternoon Concert with David Nelson Recorder Trio
Venue Glastonbury Abbey Grounds
Ticket Price Free admission with entry to Glastonbury Abbey
Website
Saturday 15th of September 2012 2.00pm

Wheel of the Year Festival - Autumn Equinox (Meditation) Wheel of the Year Festival - Autumn Equinox (Meditation)
Description We will be gathering at the Well Head at 12pm for celebration and meditation until 12:30.
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Ticket Price FREE ADMISSION to the gardens between 10am & 12pm
Website

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Saturday 22nd of September 2012

Michaelmas: Day of Silence Michaelmas: Day of Silence
Description Silent meditation in the meeting room.
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Website

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Saturday 29th of September 2012 11.00am

Family Event - Apple Day Family Event - Apple Day
Description Details to be announced.
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Website

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Saturday 6th of October 2012

Wheel of the Year Festival - Resting (Meditation) Wheel of the Year Festival - Resting (Meditation)
Description We will be gathering at the Well Head at 12pm for celebration and meditation until 12:30.
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Ticket Price FREE ADMISSION to the gardens between 10am & 12pm
Website

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Wednesday 31st of October 2012

Wheel of the Year Festival - Resting (All Hallow's Eve) Wheel of the Year Festival - Resting (All Hallow's Eve)
Description Join us for one of our biggest events of the year
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Website

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Wednesday 31st of October 2012 4.30pm

Glastonbury Chilkwell Guy Fawkes Carnival Glastonbury Chilkwell Guy Fawkes Carnival
Description The town centres largest event of the year with a procession of floats lasting all evening.
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Saturday 17th of November 2012

Wheel of the Year Festival - Winter Solstice (Meditation) Wheel of the Year Festival - Winter Solstice (Meditation)
Description We will be gathering at the Well Head at 12pm for celebration and meditation until 12:30. At 12:30
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Ticket Price FREE ADMISSION to the gardens between 10am & 12pm
Website

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Friday 21st of December 2012 12.00pm

Wheel of the Year Festival - Winter Solstice (Ceremony) Wheel of the Year Festival - Winter Solstice (Ceremony)
Description Join us for celebration and music around the fire on the lower lawns.
Venue The Chalice Well Trust & Gardens
Ticket Price Normal admission applies. Companions FREE.
Website

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Friday 21st of December 2012 2.00pm
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