The Plonkers, gig guide 2017

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

Easter Sunday 16 April & Bank Holiday Monday 17 April 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:
	Berkshire Easter Craft & Country Fair, Beale Park, Nr Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NW. This is The Plonkers first apearance at this terrific venue. All day entertainment will include Jez Avery Bikes & Buggies Stunt Show, birds of prey & owl displays, terrier racing, children’s entertainer Devilstick Peat plus Circus Skills Workshop, the ‘FANYS’ Living History Display on Horseback, the goat show including bottle feeding lambs and kids, children’s petting pens, historical re-enactment and much much more. Plus demonstrations of rural skills for you to enjoy. Arts, crafts food drink and gifts marquees as well as outside trade stands. Fully catered & with a licensed bar. Free parking. Tickets available on the gate: Adults: £9.50, Concessions: £8, Child £4 (5-16) Family: £25 (2 adults, 2 children)

Sat 29th April 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

The Downton Cuckoo Fair.
The Cuckoo Fair, Downton, Salisbury, WILTS

With a family-friendly festival atmosphere, the fair is held on the village greens in the picturesque village of Downton,
six miles south of Salisbury on the edge of the New Forest on the Wiltshire/Hampshire border.
The Plonkers will be playing live 'on the green'

Website: http://www.cuckoofair.co.uk

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:
	The Tatton Park Country Show Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN The Plonkers^™ are playing live on both days, Open: 10.00am - 5pm Returning for the 4th year, this family Country Fair will have something for everyone. All day entertainment will include the new Cavalry of Heroes Jousting Team, Jez Avery’s Stunt Bikes & Buggies, birds of prey flying displays, terrier racing, children’s entertainer Banana Brain, the Tallest Magic Show in the World, the goat show including bottle feeding lambs and kids, PADS Dog Training including have-a-go Agility and Scurry, children’s petting pens, historical re-enactment and much much more. Plus demonstrations of rural skills for you to enjoy. And of course, The Plonkers are playing on both days. Arts, crafts food drink and gifts marquees as well as outside trade stands. Fully catered & 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: £9.50, concessions £8, Children age 5-16 £4, Family Ticket: £25 (2 adults and 2 children) Children under 5 - absolutely FREE - Usual Tatton Park Car Parking Charges Apply

Sat 10th & Sun 11th June 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:
	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 Now in its 11th year this much loved and popular family event takes place in the heart of Cambridge. All day entertainment will include brand new Savage Bike Skills Display Team, the ‘FANYS’ Historical Re-enactment Horse Display Team, birds of prey flying displays, terrier racing, children’s entertainer Devistick Peat plus Circus Skills Workshop, the goat show including bottle feeding lambs and kids, children’s petting pens, historical re-enactment and much much more. Plus demonstrations of rural skills for you to enjoy. Arts, crafts food drink and gifts marquees as well as outside trade stands. Fully catered & with a licensed bar
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 11th 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 24th & Sun 25th June 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:
	South Cambridgeshire Country Fair Horseheath Racecourse, Linton, Cambridgeshire CB21 4QF Saturday and Sunday, Open: 10.00am - 6pm - The Plonkers^™ are playing live on both days. This lovely venue set in rolling countryside to the South East of Cambridge. The weekend has something for everyone, all day entertainment will include birds of prey flying displays, terrier racing, children’s entertainer, the goat show including bottle feeding lambs and kids, children’s petting pens, historical re-enactment and The Plonkers. Fully catered & with a licensed bar.
Tickets available on the gate: Adults: £7.50, Concessions: £6, Child £3 (5-16) Family: £19 (2 adults, 2 children) - and FREE PARKING

Sat 1st July 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

The Cedar School Summer Fayre.
Redbrigde Lane,
Southampton, SO16 0XN.

The Plonkers will be playing on Saturday morning at the Cedar School Summer Fayre.
The Fayre runs from 11am until around 2pm.
For more information on this event, you can call Cedar School on Tel: 023 8073 4205

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:
	Rockingham Castle Game & Country Show Rockingham Castle, Rockingham, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8TH The Plonkers^™ are playing live on both days Returning for the 9th year, and on a new Summer date, this family Country Fair will have something for everyone. Set in the beautiful grounds of Rockingham Castle this Family Country and Game Show with all day entertainment. Including The Sheep Show, the Dog & Duck Show, birds of prey flying displays, the ‘FANY’s’ Historical Re-enactment Horseback Display Team, PADS dog training including have-a-go Agility & Scurry, terrier racing, children’s entertainer Devilstick Peat plus Circus Workshop, the goat show including bottle feeding lambs and kids, Nuneaton Dog Display Team, children’s petting pens, historical re-enactment and much much more. Plus demonstrations of rural skills for you to enjoy. Arts, crafts food drink and gifts marquees as well as outside trade stands. Fully catered & with a licensed bar, and The PLonkers
Admission on the gate: £9.50, concessions £8, Children age 5-16 £4, Family Ticket: £25 (2 adults and 2 children) - Free Parking

Sat 5th & Sun 6th Aug 2017, 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 12th and Sunday 13th August, 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:
	The Knebworth Steam Crafts & Country Life Fair, Knebworth House, Knebworth, SG1 2AX The Plonkers^™ are playing live on both days. Set in the beautiful grounds of Knebworth House this Family Country Show now in its 7th year with all day entertainment including steam engines – both full size and scale, Jez Avery’s Stunt Bikes and Buggies, the ‘FANY’s’ Historical Re-enactment on Horseback Display Team, and much much more. Plus demonstrations of rural skills for you to enjoy. Arts, crafts food drink and gifts marquees as well as outside trade stands. Of course you also have access to the Dinosaur Trail, the Children’s Play Area and Fort and Knebworth’s own beautiful grounds as part of your entry ticket. Fully catered & with a licensed bar, and, The Plonkers
Admission on the gate: £9.50, Family ticket (for 4 persons) £34 Tickets include entrance to Gardens, Park, Dinosaur Trail and Adventure Playground. - Free Parking

Sun 27th Aug 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

The Wheel Inn
Pennington (on the edge of Lymington), Hants.

Please come along, for what is to be Pete the landlords farewell bash.
In fact, to be correct, The Plonkers are sending Pete off, on what is to be his second farewell bash.
However, there could be a third, as the regulars are planning to chain him to the bar for at least another 2 weeks!

The Plonkers, and their friends, are playing live all evening, everyone welcome, it's going to be a great night.
If you can't make it, or want more punishment, please join us at The White Hart on Monday, as we are on the grand of Pennington !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mon 28th Aug 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:

The White Hart Lymington
17 Milford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8DF
The Plonkers have been invited to play on Monday afternoon at the White Hart's bank holiday beer festival.
They have been booked to appear at the grand finale, and will be on stage until the festival finishes at around 6pm.

All are welcome The White Hart in Lymington, a traditional 200 year old inn sitting on the border of Lymington & Pennington
With a traditional bar area, contemporary lounge, large restaurant and garden there is plenty of space to relax, unwind, enjoy a drink, light snack or a full 3 course meal.
Families are welcome, they'll love The Plonkers, who provide lots of great family entertainment

Reservation line: 01590 673495, or Email: info@whitehartpennington.co.uk
Website: www.whitehartpennington.co.uk

Sat 23rd and Sun 24th Sep, 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:
	The West Sussex Food & Country Fair, Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Nr Chichester, West Sussex, PO9 6DX The Plonkers^™ are playing live on both days. The Plonkers are delighted to be playing at this new event. A Food & Country Fair at Stansted Park in Rowlands Castle, West Sussex. All day entertainment will include the popular Dog & Duck Show, birds of prey flying displays, terrier racing, children’s entertainer, Banana Brain, the Tallest Magic Show in the World, the goat show including bottle feeding lambs and kids, children’s petting pens, historical re-enactment and much much more. Arts, crafts and gifts marquees as well as outside trade stands. There will also be cookery demonstrations from amongst others Masterchef Contestant Ondine Hartgroves. This event is fully catered with a licensed bar, and it's the Plonkers first visit to Stansted Park, so please come along and have a great day out. Website: http://www.stanstedpark.co.uk
Tickets available on the gate: Adults: £7.50, Concessions: £6, Child £3 (5-16) Family: £19 (2 adults, 2 children) - Free Parking

Keep watching this space for more of The Plonkers™ gig's.....
Last revised: March 25, 2018
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Fri 19th May 2017, The Plonker's Agricultural Orchestra will be appearing at:
	Private Party The Plonkers will at Torquay for a private wedding anniversary.

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