Ullacombe Day of Music

16th July 2011

Day of music on the farm—Giving something back

A chilled out day of music on the beautiful Dartmoor farm. 

Come and enjoy a day of music on the farm. The day will feature local bands,  along with musicians from America and Holland.  There will be a jamming area so just bring your instrument and join in.

In the yard there will be circle dancing, an African drumming workshop and a performance by Ashburton community choir who will be making their first outing under the leadership of Andy Williamson. Already well known as a  Delicious food  produced by Ullacombe Barn Owl Farm Cafe using local produce.

Chef Fynn will be doing cooking demonstrations. The 'Pigs Nose' real ale and cider  bar will feature local ales supplied by The Rugglestone Inn. There will also be jugs of pimms through the afternoon. 

For the children a wide range of  activities and crafts are planned including making your own instrument for a 'band' procession around the yard at the end of the afternoon.

An art work competition is being run for children between 5 and 14. Call in to the farm shop for details. A painting or drawing on A4 size or fit in a box 50cm by 50cm. It could feature nature, ecosystems, textures. It could use  recycled materials but must have a Dartmoor theme.  All art works need to be brought to the farm shop on the day and the public will vote throughout the afternoon.

Music starts at mid-day and throughout the afternoon there is a singer song writer section featuring up and coming musicians such as Beccy Crow and Simon Prince, Bob Collum from the USA who just couldn’t resist coming to play on Dartmoor! Also Ernie Bell, who’s material reflects a lifetime of performing,  and Jimmy Baker from Holland. As you can see our performers are drawn from far and wide just to be able to perform for you here

Our evening program includes a wide range of music to include Pat Gunnings, Owl House band play country/swamp, Martin Skewes, an amazing young musician. The model Workers, playing punk rock, Rev Hammer a cult veteran of folk rock, think the levellers. Cat in the hat, who you may know already play Jimmy Hendrix/rock. This is to be their final gig! So if you have enjoyed their performances over the years don't miss this last blast.

To round up the evening are the South West Indies playing covers of music over six decades in their own unique style that is sure to get you up and dancing!

Give something back!

This is our way of having a lovely time in beautiful surroundings and allowing us to give something back to those who have less than us, last year the profits went towards supplying a well for a small school in Africa, something we take for granted but that makes such a difference to the children.

This year’s profits are to go towards helping The Foyer Trust who provide a half way house for children that have spent their lives in orphanages in Romania and to Helping Hands, a small school in Peru who are funded  by donationas and voluteers to provide an education and good food to 4 an 5 year olds. Both these charities are available on line.

Afternoon entry is free!

The evening event is £5:00 in advance £8 on the door. Numbers are limited as this is a small event.

Tickets are available from;

Ullacombe Farm Shop and The Edgemoor Hotel both on Haytor road, Bovey Tracey, Naturallyu, Ashburton, The Cromwell, Bovey Tracey.

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Family's and friends all welcome, we cant wait to see you there!