Diary of Events ~ August 2010


4th & 5th Sept Westcountry Balloon Fiesta Crowndale, Tavistock. Mass ascents of 30 hot air balloons at approx 5.45pm on both days (also at approx 6.30am on Sat & Sun)


John Shillito’s Select Four provide the music once again as Plymouth Jazz Club go afloat on their very popular annual Riverboat Shuffle


Lock Up Ya Daughters Tavistock Inn, Brook Street, Tavistock 9pm New local band playing a wide variety of covers and original songs


Morval Vintage Steam Rally Bray Farm, Nomansland, nr. Looe 10.30am - 6pm Live music, clay pigeon shooting, vintage cars & motorcycles, bouncy castle, miniature train rides, trade stands, craft tent, charity stalls, face painting, ferret racing, falconry display and demonstrations Admission: Adults £3.50, OAP £2.50, Child £1.50, under 7 free. In aid of Derriford Oncology and Chemotherapy Unit and Cornwall Air Ambulance. Enquiries: Tel: 01503 240520 www.morval-vintage- rally.wanadoo.co.uk


28th Aug-3rd Sept Bude Jazz Festival Bude, North Cornwall


As well as a great number of national and international favourites, the Festival actively seeks to promote younger talent playing in the traditional jazz style alongside many long- established favourites. A network of 12 indoor venues ensures that the Festival is not at risk from the


elements. However, the weather is usually kind and, as usual, street parades will be very popular on the opening day and Bank Holiday Monday, 30th August. For full programme and ticket information call 01288 356360 or visit: www.budejazzfestival.co.uk


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Hot air balloons will be back in the skies over Tavistock in a new format event with the emphasis on getting the public closer than ever to these wonderful flying giants. Spectacular ‘Night Glow’ at approx 8.30pm (Saturday only) Fully licensed bar with live music Please note: All balloon events are weather dependent (so keep your fingers crossed!) All profits to local organisations & charities


10th-12th Sept Ivylive Filham Park, Ivybridge, Devon Devon’s freshest and most cutting edge festival with fantastic line-up including Magic Numbers, Athlete, Cosmo Jarvis, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, and many more Box Office: Karma Kool, 37 Glanvilles Mill, Ivybridge, PL21 9PS. Tel: 01752 892328


Join now for five days of music, song and fun at Wren Music’s Summer Music Week in Okehampton


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