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The Plonkers Agricultural Orchestra Gig Guide 2014
Latest update: June 13, 2016


All The Plonkers live 2014 appearances will be listed here:

The Gig list is always being updated
Provisional gigs are being added as soon as confirmation is in.
Make sure you bookmark our site and check every week.
Many of The Plonkers gigs are only arranged with as little as a weeks notice


Saturday 25th Jan 2014, The Plonkers will be appearing in The New Forest

A private function at the Pilley Village Hall, The New Forest


Saturday 1st February, 2014, The Plonkers will be appearing at:

Royal British Legion

The Royal British Legion
Christchurch Royal British Legion Club,
61-63 Bargates, Christchurch BH23 1QE

The Plonkers are playing live from 8.30pm till late
A raffle is held at approx 10pm
Members and guests only

This event was arranged by long standing Plonker fans, Elaine and Martin


The Wheel Inn, Pennington

Saturday 15th Feb 2014
All welcome, at The Wheel Inn'
,
Pennington (on the edge of Lymington), Hants
.

The Plonkers are playing live from 8 till late
All Plonker fans are very welcome
The Plonkettes will out in force, Janet on Accordion and Gill on the Violin.
A night not to be missed.........


Saturday 15th Mar
The Colerne Constitutional Club in Colerne Wiltshire

The High Street, Colerne, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8DB
The Plonkers are playing live from 8 till late


Sat 5th April The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:
The United Reformed Church
Put on and funded by The Godalming Branch of The Lions Club, at the United Reformed Church in Bridge Street in Godalming, Surrey. 

Sun 21st and Mon 22nd April 2014, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

Lee Valley Easter Country Fair
Lee Valley Country Park, EN9 1AB
The Plonkers
are playing live on both days, Open: 10.00am - 5pm

The Plonkers first visit to this lovely Showground situated within the River Lee Country Park. All day entertainment will include Birds of Prey Flying Displays, The Goat Show including bottle feeding lambs & kids, Terrier Racing, Equestrian Acrobatics, Motorcycle Stunt Riding, Children's' Entertainment, Medieval Village & Fighting Knights with Swords of Chivalry, plus Arts, Crafts & Gift Marquees and outside Trade Stands. Fully catered and a licensed bar.

The Showground at River Lee Country Park is situated just outside of the M25 and located next to the 2012 Olympic canoe slalom venue; the Country Park itself gives access to a unique patchwork of lakes, waterways and green open spaces and stretches either side of the River Lee between Waltham Abbey and Broxbourne stretching to 10,000 acres
Admission on the gate: £7.50, concessions £6, children age 5-16 £ 3,
Family Ticket: £,19 (2 adults and 2 children)
Children under 5 - absolutely FREE - and - FREE PARKING

The Nelson

Saturday, 3rd, May
The Nelson,
75 Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3NJ

The Plonkers Plonkerised the whole of Mudiford, at The Nelsons beer festival

Afternoon event


The Amberwood.

Saturday, 3rd, May
The Amberwood.

154, Ringwood Road, Walkford, Christchurch, RH23 5RQ
Jill and John have invited Golly and gang back.
Music starts from 9pm till late, more details at:
http://www.theamberwood.co.uk/

Evening event


Sat 10th & Sun 11th May, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

West Anglian Country Show at Wood Green
Wood Green Animal Shelter, London Road, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NH
The Plonkers
were playing live on both days, Open: 10.00am - 5pm

This would have been the first time for The Plonkers at the Wood Green Animal Shelter. This popular Country Show is on the show fields with all day entertainment including the Knights of the Damned Jousting Team, Devilstick Peat children's entertainment plus Circus Workshop, birds of prey, The Goat Show working dogs with John Cavana, Knights of Honour medieval village and fighting knights as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees.

Please note, this event has been cancelled by the organisers, don't turn up, we are terribly sorry for any inconvenience caused, but this was beyond their control.

Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2014
The Tatton Park Country Show
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN

The Plonkers are playing live on both days, Open: 10.00am - 5pm

Set in the beautiful parkland of Tatton Park, this family Country Show will have something for everyone from the Knights of the Damned Jousting Team, through to Birds of Prey flying displays, Terrier Racing, traditional Punch & Judy, John Cavana Working Dogs, have-a-go Dog Scurry plus skilled craftsmen demonstrations, arts crafts & gifts marquees, fully catered and with a licensed bar.

Also on Sunday at this event the Companion Dog Show - bring along a canine friend and have a go! (And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care).
Admission: £7.50, concessions £6, Children age 5-16 £3, Family Ticket: £19 (2 adults and 2 children)
Children under 5 - absolutely FREE - Usual Tatton Park Car Parking Charges Apply

Sunday 25th and Monday 26th May 2014
Festival Of Country Life
Lamport Hall Preservation Trust Limited
Lamport Hall, Lamport, Northamptonshire, NN6 9HD

The Plonkers are playing live on both days, Open: 10.00am - 5pm
A fantastic day out for all the family - something for everyone!
Craft stalls – Antiques stalls – Food Hall – Refreshments – Entertainment - Displays
Website: www.lamporthall.co.uk

The Edwardian Stable Block will house more than 50 craft and antiques stalls, plus a dedicated Food Hall.
Enjoy a cream tea in the Stable yard!
In the glorious parkland surrounding the Hall you can enjoy numerous exhibits and displays, from falconry and owls to working horses and hounds.
Visit the Museum of Rural Life and learn how our food was harvested in the old days.
A chance to see vintage tractors and steam engines in action.
See how traditional rural crafts like basket making and spoon making are being kept alive.
NANNA will be attending and organising a Fun Dog Show on both days. All entrants welcome!
Dogs are welcome on leads. Disabled toilets are available at the house and also on the main rally field. Disabled parking available. Please note that although the event is held mostly on one level, the majority of the event is based in the main rally field which is grass. There are some gravelled paths.

Sat 7th June 2014
The Travellers Rest Pub
Church Road, Newtown, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6LL

The Travellers Rest are holding a beer festival and The Plonkers are playing live from 3 - 5 pm Saturday.
Many other acts will be performing live


Sunday 8th, June
Bowood Charity Dog Show and Summer Fair
Bowood House, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ
The 7th Bowood Charity Dog Show and Summer Fair will be open from 10am to 5pm.
This will be the 7th Bowood Charity Dog Show and Summer Fair, started by the Marchioness of Lansdowne to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and other local charities. This year The Plonkers are playing live from lunchtime onwards
Bowood is one of Wiltshire's finest Parks; steeped in history this magical place has something for everyone.


Cambridge Town & Country Show

Sat 14th & Sun 15th June 2014
Cambridge Town & Country Show
Parker's Piece, Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1JF
Saturday and Sunday, Open: 10.00am - 6pm - The Plonkers are playing live on both days
This show takes place right in the heart of historic Cambridge,
celebrating all that is great about the Country and right in the middle of Town.

Parker’s Piece is once again the setting for arguably what is Cambridge’s largest free to enter family event attracting crowds of over 40,000 – the 8th Cambridge Town & Country Show. On Sunday this year they also have the Companion Dog Show – so bring along a canine friend and have a go!
(And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care). 

Sat 21st & Sun 22nd June 2014
The Wessex Midsummer Vintage Gathering
Semington, Nr Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 4JF
The Show Field can be found on the (A361)
This event is open to the public and The Plonkers are playing live on both days
Enjoy 2 long days of music on this special Summer Solstice Weekend

Weds 2nd July 2014, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra are appearing at:

Colten Care

Canford Chase Nursing and Residential Care Home 
A Barn Dance at 40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset BH13 6EU
The Plonkers are playing live from 5pm.

If the weather is fine and dry, do come along to a barn dance at Canford Chase, all welcome
Please note, this event will be cancelled and will be purely for residents only if the weather is too bad to be outdoors


Sat 12th & Sun 13th July, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

Eastnor Castle Country Show
Eastnor Castle, Ledbury, Hereford, HR8 1RL
The Plonkers
are playing live on both days, Open: 10.00am - 5pm

The Plonkers first visit to this Country Show at beautiful Eastnor Castle with all day family entertainment to include Birds of Prey flying displays, terrier racing,
The Goat Show, Knight of the Damned Jousting Team, John Cavana Working Dogs, Children's Entertainment and petting pens, arts, crafts and gifts marquees, rural demonstrators, fully catered as well as a licensed bar.
Cookery demonstrations with Masterchef Ondine Hartgroves.
Also on Sunday at this event, we're proud to host the Companion Dog Show - so bring along a canine friend and have a go! (And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care).

Admission on the gate: £7.50, concessions £6, children aged 5-16 £3, 
Family Ticket: £ 19 (2 adults and 2 children)
Children under 5 - absolutely free - Free Parking

Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th July, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

Historic Transport Club -Devon Coastal Safety Run

The Historic Transport Club - Devon Coastal Safety Run
Mill Marsh Park, off St John's Lane
Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AL
The Plonkers are going to Plonkerise Devon yet again!

The Historic Transport Club is delighted to invite you to celebrate the Club`s 40th Anniversary over the weekend of Friday, Saturday & Sunday 18th, 19th & 20th July, including the running of the 36th Devon Coastal Safety Run on Sunday 20th July 2014.
The Historic Transport Club - Devon Coastal Safety Run - 70 miles of glorious Devon coastal and country scenery, starting at Exeter and finishing in the town of Bovey Tracey with intermediate stop at Goodrington Sands.
More details at: www.historic-transport-club.co.uk/


Sun 27th July
Private BBQ in Highcliffe
The Plonkers are appearing at a private BBQ in Highcliffe on sea.
Playing live between 4 and 7 pm, at a private event, guests only

Saturday and Sunday, 2nd and 3rd August, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

Torbay Steam Fair.

Stand by Torbay, The Plonkers are going to Plonkerise Devon yet again!
Playing live Saturday and Sunday
http://www.torbaysteamfair.com/

More details on the exact gig times as we get them.


Saturday and Sunday, 9th and 10th August, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

2013 Flyer

The Gilcombe Festival of Transport,
Haynes Motor Museum Sparkford, Somerset, BA22 7LH
The Plonkers will be playing live on and off both days
ATTRACTIONS: Steam Engines, Classic and Vintage, Commercials, Motorcycles and Bicycles, Cars, Tractors,
Horticultural Tractors, Army Vehicles, Stationary Engines, Motor Cycle Display Team, Horses, Craft Tent,
Outside Craft and Collections, Trade Stands, Bar and Food Area and many more attractions 


Friday, 15th August, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

THE TRUSTY SERVANT BEER FESTIVAL
High Street, Minstead, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7FY
The Plonkers will be playing live on Friday evening
The Fabulous Beer Fest starts tonight with live music from Hampshire's very own The Plonkers!!! BBQ, Hog Roast and lots of beer to get involved with! And a huge marquee so rain or shine we are good to go!
THE TRUSTY SERVANT is located in the picturesque village of Minstead in the heart of the The New Forest. Minstead is just off the M27 - Junction 1.
Head up towards Lyndhurst and take the 2nd turning to Minstead which is Lyndhurst Road and stay on that road – the pub is up on the left opposite the village green and village shop. http://www.thetrustyservant.co.uk/


Friday, 22nd August, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

The Musketeer, Pennington

The Musketeer, Pennington
26 North Street, Pennington,
Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8FZ

The Plonkers will be playing live at the Musketeers August Beer Festival

More details and times nearer the date


Saturday, 23rd August, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

The Royal Oak, Beaulieu
The Royal Oak,
Hilltop, Beaulieu,
SO42 7YR

A cider extravaganza
The Plonkers will be playing live at for a cider extravaganza at The Royal Oak Beaulieu

Website: www.theroyaloakbeaulieu.co.uk


Friday 29th August, 2014
The Great Dorset Steam Fair

We're back again, you can see The Plonkers® live in the Outdoor Main Concert Stage Area,
The Plonkers are on stage from 2.30pm until 4.30pm (with a break for scrumpy)
The GDSF is situated on the A354 between Blandford and Salisbury in the village of Tarrant Hinton.
Postcode for Sat Nav equipment is DT11 8HX

Rockingham Castle Game & Country Show

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September, 2014
Rockingham Castle Game & Country Show

Rockingham Castle, Rockingham, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8TH
The Plonkers are playing live on both days

Set in the beautiful grounds of Rockingham Castle this Family Country and Game Show with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees.

Also on Sunday at this event, the Companion Dog Show - so bring along a canine friend and have a go! (And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care).
Admission: £7, concessions £6, Children age 5-16 £3, Family Ticket: £18 (2 adults and 2 children) Accompanied children under 5 - absolutely FREE 

Bashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5RY

Tuesday 30th September 2014
The Forest Ramblers
Bashley Village Hall 
Bashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5RY
The Plonkers® will be appearing live from 7pm onwards
The Forrest Ramblers are holding one of their regular Barn Dances
More details can be obtained from Sylvia Lane, The Social Secretary - Forest Ramblers
This is a Private members only function


Saturday 27th Sept 2014, The Plonkers will be appearing in The New Forest

Private wedding at the Wood in Minstead, in The New Forest

The Plonkers will be playing some lively songs to get people ready for the night time disco!
This is a Private function


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Last revised: June 13, 2016
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