MARCH

End March - Mid May: Spring Blossom Trail. A carefully planned signposted route around the Vale of Evesham, outstanding scenery and blossom 'at its best'. There is also a cycle route that you can enjoy. For more information, contact Angela Tidmarsh (01386) 565373. Website: www.worcestershires-heritage-garden.org

APRIL

1st: Tai Chi Day School, Farncombe Estate. This workshop will help you look at how you move, breathe and use your mind. Contact: Annette Morris (01386) 854100.

Website: www.farncombeestate.co.uk

14th: Cotswold & Malvern Group Alpine Garden Society, Pershore College. Exhibits, refreshments. noon to 4pm. Contact, Chris Pattison (01568) 720344.

23rd: Blossom Trail Bikeaway, Wood Norton Conference Centre. In aid of St John Ambulance, registration 8.45am. Details from (01386) 565373.

29th and 30th: Evesham Rowing Regatta, A two-day rowing regatta on the river Avon, 9am to 6pm. Contact, Claire Lomas (01386) 446131.

Website: www.evesham-rowing-club.co.uk

29th: Concert at Eckington Holy Trinity Church by Worcester Volcano Community Choir at 8.30pm. Contact, Veronica Colling (01386) 750893.

29th April to May 1st: Eckington Flower Festival and Open Gardens. Flower festival in church, live music, maypole dancing, plant sale and refreshments.

Contact, Veronica Colling (01386) 750893.

30th: Eckington Church Festival service at 6pm.

30th: Tiddesley Wood Open Day, Nature reserve open day, guided walks in beautiful woodland, activities for children, refreshments available, 10am to 5pm.

Contact, Robert J Gillmor (01386) 556685.

30th April to May 1st: Cropthorne Walkabout. Open gardens, flower festival, stalls, ex-hibitions and refreshments. 30th 2pm to 6pm. 2nd 11am to 6pm.

Contact, Jean Gray (10386) 860674.

MAY

1st: String Chamber Music Master-class for Young Musician, Farncombe Estate. Contact, Annett Morris (01386)854100.

Website: www.farncombeestate.co.uk

1st: NCCPG plant sale at Pershore College. Home-made refreshments available, 11am to 3pm. Contact, Margaret Stone (01905) 830370.

1st: Offenham Mayday Celebrations. Crowning of the wake queen, maypole dancing, morris dancing, bar and barbecue, 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Contact, Peter Shilton (01386) 41672.

5th to 7th: Great War in the East, Farncombe Estate. Contact, Annette Morris (01386) 854100. Website: www.farncombeestate.co.uk

20th: Farncombe Estate Open Day. Numerous exhibitors and demonstrations, refreshments available free entry and car parking. Contact, Annette Morris (01386) 854100. Website: www.farncombeestate.co.uk

20th: Concert in Pershore Abbey with music from Mendelssohn - Elijah, 7.30pm. Contact, Jane Huntley (01386) 552071.

20th: Pershore College Open Day, displays, demonstrations and activities, sales and refreshments, 10am to 4.30pm. Contact, Dave Feaver (01386) 552443.

Website: www.pershore.ac.uk

21st to 28th: Peopleton Pony and Companion Dog Show. 10.30am. Contact, A Price (01905) 840204 (ponies). J Francis (01905) 841347 (dogs).

27th: Little Comberton Street Market, 2pm to 5pm in aid of the church and village hall. Stalls, games, competitions, model railway exhibition, refreshments.

Contact, Mrs E Powell (01386) 710790.

28th May to 4th June: Vale Asparagus Festival. The Fleece Inn, Bretforton.

Contact, Nigel Smith (01386) 831173. Website: www.fleeceinn.co.uk

28th: Bretforton Silver Band and Asparagus Auc-tion. 11am to 11pm, auction at 7pm.

29th: Festival Day, a fun day out for the family - cooking demonstrations, asparagus farmers' market, Morris dancing, clog dancing, traditional folk dancing, bouncy castle and face painting.

30th to 1st June: Poetry recitals, storytelling, folk evening, open folk session and an asparagus quiz.

28th & 29th: Pebworth and Broad Marston Open Gardens. 2pm to 6pm.

Contact, Gillian Thomas (10789) 720263.

29th: Pershore Town Carnival. Town Centre and Abbey Park. 10am to 5pm. Street procession, charity, trade and craft stalls. Contact, David Shaw (07900) 876025. Website: www.pershore-carnival.com

JUNE

3rd: Asparagus Festival Ball in aid of the Mayor of Evesham's chosen charities. Fleece Inn, Bretforton.

June

4th: Bretforton Church Asparagus Auction. Fleece Inn, Bretforton. Contact, Nigel Smith (01386) 831173.

Website: www.thefleeceinn.co.uk

4th: Bretforton Open Gardens Day. 11am to 7pm. Donations to local charities.

Refreshments available. Contact, Mrs V Bills (01386) 830922.

9th to 11th: Summer Walks, Farncombe Estate. Contact, Annette Morris (01386) 854100. Website: www.farncombeestate.co.uk

10th: Evesham six-in-one Festival. Abbey Park, Crown Meadow and Riverside Gardens. Historic Air Balloons, boats and cars, live music, children's rides and food. A day and night not to be missed. Contact, Lew Hammond (01386) 565518.

Website: www.eveshamfestivals.co.uk

10th: Defford Air day, Croft Farm, Defford. 11am to 5pm.

Contact, Clive Porter (01386) 750400.

10th: Offenham Wake, street fair, maypole dancing, entertainment for all the family, 2pm to 5pm. Contact, Peter Shilton (01386)41672.

10th & 11th: Ashton-under-Hill Open Gardens. 1.30pm to 6pm on both days. Ploughmans lunches, cream teas and other refreshments available.

Contact, Alan Ross (01386) 882892.

16th to 18th: Painted Faces, A history of Portraiture, Farncombe Estate. Contact, Annette Morris (01386) 854100. Website: www.farncombeestate.co.uk

17th & 18th: Eastern Festival. Workman Gardens, Evesham. Great acts from the East, great food and a lot of fun for the family. Spices, arts and crafts.

Contact, Hilary Philpott (01386) 565519.

17th & 18th: Elmley Castle Open Gardens. Village gardens open on the slopes of Bredon Hill. Exhibition of bygone weddings in St Mary's Church. Plant stalls and refreshments. 1.30pm to 5.30pm. Contact, Pippa Hilton (01386) 710486.

18th; Bishampton in Bloom Open Gardens in aid of local charities. Refreshments and mini bus available. 1pm to 5pm. Contact Jerry Bentley (01386) 462896.

23rd to 25th: Church Lench Flower Festival. 23rd, concert at 7.30pm. Flower festival 24th 10am to 6pm, 25th 12am to 6pm.

Contact, Rev Richard Thorniley (01386) 870527.

24th: Summer Fayre on Broadway Green. The United Reformed Church holds this traditional summer fayre. 10am to 3pm. Contact, Mark Pickering (07850) 856764.

24th: Bishampton Village Fete. Traditional fete with brass band, children's entertainer, stalls, games, teas and a fortune teller. 2pm to 5pm.

Contact, Mrs Norma Dobie (01386) 462599.

JULY

1ST: Evesham Carnival, Crown Meadow. Procession of floats, marching bands and more. 2pm.

Contact, Andrew Laver (01386) 552071.

1st & 2nd: Wickhamford Walk-about. Open gardens, stalls, plants for sale, refresh-ments in the Memorial Hall. Painting exhibition and flower festival in St John the Baptist Church. Contact, Lillian Smith (01386) 830676.

7th & 8th: Broadway Summer Celebrations, Broadway village. 11am to 11pm. Contact, Dottie Friedli (01386) 853247.

7th to 9th: Creative Writing for All, Farncombe Estate. Contact, Annette Morris (01386) 854100. Website: www.farncombeestate.co.uk

8th: Inkberrow Horse Show. 9am. Contact, Jackie Richards (01386) 793725.

8th: Concert in Pershore Abbey. Birmingham Bach Choir. 7.30pm.

Contact, Jane Huntley (01386) 552071.

8th: Alpine Society National Show, Pershore College. 12 to 4pm. Exhibits, plant sales and refreshments available. Contact, Sue Clements (01386) 750839.

8th & 9th: Evesham River Festival. Boats, illuminations, live entertainment, firework display. Contact, Hazel Hanlon (01386) 422422.

8th & 9th: Fladbury Flower Festival and Walkabout. Noon to 6pm. Open gardens with music, entertainment and flower exhibition in the church. Fun run 2pm Sunday and concert on Sunday evening. Contact, A Parsloe (01386) 860245.

14th to 16th: Music Theatre Work-shop, Farncombe Estate. Contact, Annette Morris (01386) 854100. Website: www.farncombeestate.co.uk

22nd: Badsey Flower Show and Fete, The recreation Ground, Sands Lane. Annual flower and craft show. 1pm to 5.30pm. Contact, Pat Sparrow (01386) 830985.

22nd: Forties Day and Evening, The Fleece Inn, Bretforton. 11am to late. Military vehicle displays and live forties music. Contact, Nigel Smith (01386) 831173.

AUGUST

6th: Evesham Sea Cadets Fund Fay, Hampton Ferry.

Fun for all the family and car boot.

Contact, Rosemarie Williams (01386) 422229.

19th: Bishampton Summer Show, 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Traditional village show of flowers, fruit, vegetables and crafts.Contact, Jerry Bentley (01386) 462896.

AUGUST

19th to 28th: Evesham Angling Festival Week. Retail village, craft fayre, refreshments, children's entertainment and funfair. Free angling tuition for beginners from 26th to 28th. 11am to 4pm. Contact, Lew Hammond (01386) 565518.

26th: The 60th Great Comberton Flower Show. 2pm to 5.30pm. Traditional flower show in picturesque village on slopes of Bredon Hill.

Contact, Kate Fox (01386) 710409.

28th: Pershore Plum Fayre and Farmers Market. 10am to 4pm. St Andrew's Gardens, Broad Street, Number 8 and venues around Pershore.

Contact, Pershore visitor centre (01386) 556591.

SEPTEMBER

8th to 10th: Pershore Jazz Festival. Number 8 and various venues in Pershore. Opening times, 8th 7.30pm; 9th & 10th, noon. Contact, Peter Farrall (01386) 554235. Website: www.visitpershore.co.uk

9th: Broadway Horticul-tural and Craft Show. 1pm to 4.30pm.

Roger M Bailey (01386) 852782.

15th: Lord Taverners Charity Golf Day, Vale Golf and Country Club.

Contact, Neal Radford.

16th & 17th: Apple Harvest Celebration, The Fleece Inn, Bretforton. 11am to late. Morris dancing, folk music, traditional craft displays.

Contact, Nigel Smith (01386) 831173.

17th: Wychavon Festival of Brass, Evesham High School and All Saints Church. 10am to 10pm. Contact, Clive Allen (01386) 870003.

OCTOBER

7th: Evesham Junior Head of the River Race, Evesham Rowing Club. 10.30am to 4pm.

Contact, Mark Dewdney (01386) 446131.

14th: Concert in Per-shore Abbey. 7.30pm. Cheltenham Symphony Orchestra. Contact, Jane Huntley (01386) 552071.

NOVEMBER

25th: Concert in Pershore Abbey. 2.30pm. Worcestershire Sym-phony Orchestra.

Contact, Jane Huntley (01386) 552071.

25th: Evesham Head of River Rowing Race, Evesham Rowing Club. 10.30am to 4pm. Contact, Claire Lomas (01386) 446131.

DECEMBER

1st: Broadway in Lights, Broadway village. 6pm to 9pm. Carol singers, late night opening,stalls. Contact, Dottie Friedli (01386) 853247.

1st & 2nd: Christmas Tree Festival. United Reformed Church, Broadway. Noon Friday until 5pm Saturday. Over 20 illuminated Christmas Trees.

Contact, Mark Pickering (07850) 856764.

2nd: Afternoon concert in Pershore Abbey. 3.30pm. Handbell Ringers of Great Britain (West Midlands Re-gion). Contact, Jane Huntley (01386) 552071.

3rd: Christmas Tree Concert, United Reformed Church, Broadway. 3pm to 4.30pm. Contact, Mark Pickering (07850) 856764.

9th: Concert in Pershore Abbey. 7pm. Worcester Male Voice Choir.

Contact, Jane Huntley (01386) 552071.

13th: Father Christmas Race, The Green, Broadway. 3.30pm.

Contact, Dottie Friedli (01386) 853247.

Farmers' markets

Pershore, Broad Street. April 17, May 1, May 29, August 28 and December 17.

Broadway, High Street. First Thursday of every month.

Evesham. Fourth Friday of every month.

Contact Lew Hammond (01386) 565518.

This events list is based on information supplied by Wychavon District Council and was believed to be correct at the time of publication. Neither the council nor the Journal Series are liable for errors or omissions.