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SUMMARY:The Coach & Horses\, New Forest
DESCRIPTION:A cheeky little additional gig to squeeze out the last drops of summer! \nHave yourselves a day out in the beautiful New Forest\, then head to the Coach & Horses pub in Cadnam for a night of live music and general debauchery… \nA great local boozer that we had the pleasure of playing back in the spring. This gig has been organised by our good mate Mark\, so show him some respect by drinking the bar dry and dancing the floorboards bare…  \nStarts 8.00pm \nFREE ENTRY!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-coach-horses-new-forest/
LOCATION:The Coach & Horses\, 11 Southampton Rd\, Cadnam\, Hampshire\, SouthaSO40 2NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
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SUMMARY:Hedgers Cider House\, Somerset
DESCRIPTION:Making their hotly-anticipated debut at Hedger’s Cider House are the fabulous SKIMMITY HITCHERS on Friday 12th September! \nTickets £10 advance from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skimmity-hitchers-friday-cider-night-tickets-1594284841879 \nCamping available for just £10 – must be booked in advance. \nThese legends of the West Country have played just about every festival\, steam rally and cider shed that matters over the last 15 years\, bringing their fruity blend of Scrumpy & Western music to the masses! \nExpect razor-sharp parodies\, home-pressed original material\, plenty of audience interaction… and maybe a dancing badger. \nHot Food 12.00 – 2.30pm & 5.00 – 9.00pm \nMusic 9.00pm until late! \n18+
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/hedgers-cider-somerset/
LOCATION:Hedgers Cider\, Row of Ashes Lane\, Bristol\, BS40 5TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T220000
DTSTAMP:20250611T095616Z
CREATED:20250611T095616Z
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UID:1545-1755352800-1755381600@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dorchester Cider Festival\, Dorset
DESCRIPTION:Get on!! \nAfter a brief break to recharge our batteries (and our livers) we’re heading BACK to the crazy world of Dorchester Cider Festival on Saturday 16th August. \nThe scene of some epic Skimmity Hitchers gigs over the last decade\, Dorchester Cider Festival is an event like no other. \nThousands of people gather in the Victorian splendour of Borough Gardens for a whole day of cider-drinkin’ and live music on 2 stages. It’s free entry and attracts anyone and everyone in the locality. It’s basically Dorset’s version of Woodstock\, but with more nutters and bigger hangovers. \nYou can sample ciders from some of the best producers in the area\, including some of our favourites such as Cranborne Chase\, Dorset Nectar and (ahem) Dickie’s Dribble. \nBetter still\, the event raises thousands of pounds for local causes through donations and cider sales. So you are completely absolved of all blame when you wake up the following afternoon\, naked and soiled… \nAll info at https://www.facebook.com/dorchciderfest
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/dorchester-cider-festival-dorset/
LOCATION:Dorchester Cider Festival\, Borough Gardens\, Cornwall Road\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT1 1RE
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20250223T180049Z
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SUMMARY:Outcider Festival\, Somerset
DESCRIPTION:Quite frankly the best little cider and music festival on the planet. \nNow in its 11th year\, Outcider Festival brings together 500 awesome people with 35+ live acts on 2 alternating stages\, in the rustic nirvana of Fernhill Farm just south of Bristol. \nThis year’s line-up features the likes of Panic Shack\, Black Water County\, Alt Blk Era\, Shanghai Treason\, Girlband! and Karl Phillips & The Rejects\, with an incredible supporting bill and loads still TBA. \nWeekend tickets from £99 with Thurs and Fri available as add-ons. \nTent camping included\, live-in vehicles welcome for an extra charge. \nThis is an 18+ event and sorry no dogs as it’s a working farm.
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/outcider-festival-somerset/
LOCATION:Outcider Festival\, Fernhill Farm\, Compton Martin\, Somerset\, BS40 6LD
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250727
DTSTAMP:20250223T184809Z
CREATED:20250223T184639Z
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SUMMARY:Poole Harbour Festival\, Dorset
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 26th July we’re heading down to Dorset to cause a cider-fuelled rumpus at the Poole Harbour Festival. \nWe’ve been wanting to play this one for a while\, but Tatty has been on an extended exclusion order from his home town since 2004 after an unfortunate incident with a stranded dolphin.  \nBut now he’s BACK and we’re joining the likes of Happy Mondays\, Feeder\, We Are Scientists\, The Hoosiers\, UB40\, Judge Jules and errrr… The Vengaboys for 3 days of seaside fun!  \nWeekend and day tickets (with or without camping) available from https://pooleharbourfestival.com/ \nShould be a roight larf!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/poole-harbour-festival-dorset/
LOCATION:Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250719T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250826T180000
DTSTAMP:20250611T093703Z
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UID:1542-1752944400-1756231200@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival\, Dorset
DESCRIPTION:Comrades! \nWe’re back in our happy place on Saturday 19th July when we return to Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival near Dorchester. \nThis unique event celebrates the birth of the Trade Union movement in this sleepy village\, with a packed programme of music\, speakers\, workshops\, comedy\, kids activities and more! \nWe’ve been fortunate to be part of this event for many years\, and after a couple of years out it’s proper exciting to be heading back. As ever we’ll be disturbing the peace with an hour’s set at Unite The Union’s marquee from 5-6pm. \nThe festival is a ticketed event but (ssshh!) our bit on the front lawn of the museum is free entry. We do encourage you to buy tickets for the wider event though! \nSun\, cider & socialism combine for a great afternoon amongst fine people. Come join us!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/tolpuddle-martyrs-festival-dorset/
LOCATION:Tolpuddle Martyrs festival\, Dorcherster Road\, Tolpuddle\, Dorset\, DT2 7EH
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTSTAMP:20250223T172117Z
CREATED:20250223T170901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T172117Z
UID:1463-1752192000-1752278399@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rona Steam & Vintage Rally\, Wiltshire
DESCRIPTION:It’s steam fair season!!!! \nSkimmity Hitchers love nothing more than a steam and vintage rally\, and this is one of the finest. \nRona-Steam-Vintage-Rally \nWe’re kicking off the weekend with a cider-fuelled\, steam-powered night of Scrumpy & Western on Friday 11th July. \nEntry by donation in aid of Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance and MacMillan Cancer Support. \nBar opens to the public from 5pm Friday 11th. Public camping available. \nPack yer tankard and greasy overalls and we’ll see you there!!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/rona-steam-vintage-rally/
LOCATION:Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T221500
DTSTAMP:20241120T112836Z
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UID:1434-1750532400-1750544100@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:CIDER-OCALYPSE! The Dreadnoughts + Skimmity Hitchers + Surfin' Turnips @ The Fleece\, Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Sweet mother of scrumpy!!! \nOur Canadian cyder-polka-punk cousins THE DREADNOUGHTS are returning to the UK for a very special CYDER-OCALYPSE gig at the iconic Fleece venue in Bristol on Saturday 21st June. Support from SKIMMITY HITCHERS and THE SURFIN’ TURNIPS. \nIf previous gigs are anything to go by\, this will be the greatest night of the summer. Cider will be swigged\, mosh pits will be formed\, clothes will be torn… and bar takes will be smashed!! \nGet your West Country crew together and buy tickets at https://fuelledby.bigcartel.com/product/the-dreadnoughts-bristol \nRenowned across North America and Europe as one of the finest folk-punk bands on the planet\, The Dreadnoughts fuse sea shanties\, Polka and Irish influences with a driving punk rock sound and high energy stage show.  \nQuite simply the highest quality carnage you’ll ever be part of! Brought to you by Fuelled by Cider. \nTickets £20 + b/f \nAll ages show (U16s must be accompanied by an adult) \nDoors open 7pm\nSurfin’ Turnips: 7.30 – 8.00\nSkimmity Hitchers: 8.15 – 8.50\nThe Dreadnoughts: 9.05 – 10.15
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/cider-ocalypse-the-dreadnoughts-bristol/
LOCATION:The Fleece\, 12\, St Thomas street\, Bristol\, BS1 6JJ
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250619T230000
DTSTAMP:20250223T174806Z
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UID:1477-1750359600-1750374000@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Underworld\, London (supporting The Dreadnoughts)
DESCRIPTION:Oi oi! We’re loading up the Skimmity wagon and heading to that there Lon-don! \nA wild night of cidery goodness awaits as we support our legendary polka-punk cousins The Dreadnoughts\, all the way from Canada. \nPretty excited to be playing the iconic punk venue The Underworld in Camden. Once frequented by a young studenty Tatty Smart\, the venue was also the scene of a lost shoe incident when Brian Ferret saw The Libertines there*. Such crazy guys… \nIf you’re a West Country ex-pat or cow-pat\, this is a truly unmissable night. \n*Brian got his shoe back at the end\, and still wears it to this day.
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-underworld-london-supporting-the-dreadnoughts/
LOCATION:The Underworld\, 174 Camden High St\, London\, NW1 ONE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20250223T173113Z
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UID:1472-1749168000-1749254399@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Here For The Music Festival\, Bideford
DESCRIPTION:Delighted to be playing Here For The Music Festival on Friday 6th June \nA super strong line-up and unique festival location at The Big Sheep theme park! \n– 2 Festival Stages (No Clashes)\n– Music & Arts Stage – Songwriter Sessions\, Drum Lessons and Workshops\n– ALL+ Open Mic and Performance Stage (Keep an eye out for more updates for this)\n– Bouncing Pillows\, Soft Play\, Animal Barn\, and Rollercoaster (timings across the weekend TBC) \nWeekend Timings\nFriday – Gates Open 11:00 First Artist 12:00 Curfew on festival site 22:00\nSaturday – Gates Open 11:00 First Artist 11:30 Curfew on festival site 22:00\nSunday – Gates Open 10:30 First Artist 11:00 Curfew on festival site 18:00 \nThe camp site will be open from Thursday Midday and you will still be able to camp on Sunday night\, meaning your weekend camping ticket will cover all 4 nights!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/here-for-the-music-festival-bideford/
LOCATION:The Big Sheep\, Abbotsham Rd\, Bideford\, North Devon\, EX39 5AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250529T121500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250601T230000
DTSTAMP:20250310T124957Z
CREATED:20250310T124957Z
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UID:1507-1748520900-1748818800@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Festival On The Hills\, Taunton
DESCRIPTION:They loved us so much last year\, that we’re BACK for 2025!!! \nFestival On The Hills #FOTH is a brilliant family-friendly event and we can’t wait to return. \nThis year sees the festival relocated to Taunton Racecourse for 3 days of bank holiday fun on 29th May – 31st June. \nWeekend and Day tickets available from https://www.tickettailor.com/events/festivalonthehills/1278649 \nSee you there folks!!!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/festival-on-the-hills-taunton/
LOCATION:Festival on the HIlls\, Honiton Showground\, Honiton\, Devon
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250523T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250526T120000
DTSTAMP:20241102T121750Z
CREATED:20241016T172344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T121750Z
UID:1374-1748005200-1748260800@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cursus Festival\, Dorset
DESCRIPTION:So… you like real cider\, original music and friendly small festival fun? \nThe Cursus Festival is undoubtedly for you sir / madam! \n500 grinning West Country folks gather together on an idyllic Dorset cider farm for 3 days of bank holiday madness on May 23rd – 25th\, 2025. \nWe’ll be joining the likes of Dub Pistols\, Mad Dog Mcrea\, The Bar Stool Preachers\, Imprints\, The Great Malarkey\, Carsick and The Cloverhearts on an impressive music line-up\, while the festival caters for all sorts of family-friendly tastes with a rural craft demos\, kid’s area\, tuk tuk rides\, campfire and more! \nAdult weekend tickets from just £99 with kids going FREE! \nTent camping included and live-in vehicles welcome for an extra charge. \nhttp://www.cursusfestival.com \nWe’ll see you there. Mine’s a Cranborne Chase Dry please mush…
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/cursus-festival-dorset/
LOCATION:Cursus Festival\, Myncen Farm\, Blandford Forum\, Dorset\, DT11 8DH
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250504T230000
DTSTAMP:20250414T091305Z
CREATED:20250414T091036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T091305Z
UID:1519-1746360000-1746399600@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cider Sunday Special @ Hedgers Cider\, Somerset
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a PROPER day out for real cider heads at Hedgers Cider Shed near Bristol Airport on Sunday 4th May… \nCome and join the Hedgers Cider Team for an event like no other on Bank Holiday Sunday! Bar open from 12pm offering our real ciders and all other beverages. Live music throughout the day and Skimmity Hitchers headlining at 8pm!!  \nLive music all day and night\, Smoked BBQ and unique pizza menu available. \nCamping available and FREE if you buy a meal! \nAdvance tickets just £10 + b/f which is crazy good value:
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/cider-sunday-special-hedgers-cider-somerset/
LOCATION:Hedgers Cider\, Row of Ashes Lane\, Bristol\, BS40 5TU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T210000
DTSTAMP:20250414T092242Z
CREATED:20250414T092142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T092242Z
UID:1526-1746277200-1746306000@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cider\, Cheese & Chilli Festival @ The Lugger Inn\, Chickerell
DESCRIPTION:Cider\, cheese\, chilli AND Skimmity Hitchers?!?! \nAll of your favourite taste sensations in one serving at this cracking little pub festival near Weymouth! \nLocally supplied produce – LIVE MUSIC – Fine selection of ciders\nTasty BBQ – Fun for all the family.\nPlease arrive early to avoid disappointment!! \nTickets £5 \n——————————-\nLive Music With:\n‘THE SKIMMITY HITCHERS’\nSkimmity Hitchers blend razor sharp parodies and original material with a raucous stage show\, spontaneous audience interaction\, cheeky banter and general cider shenanigans.\nwww.skimmityhitchers.co.uk\n——————————-\n‘SURFIN’ BIRDS’\nPsychedelic. Surf. Rhythm &Blues\nwww.thesurfinbirds.com
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/cider-cheese-chilli-festival-the-lugger-inn-chickerell/
LOCATION:The Lugger Inn\, 30-34 West St\, Chickerell\, Dorset\, DT3 4DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20250224T194520Z
CREATED:20250223T171811Z
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UID:1466-1743811200-1743897599@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Mad Dog Mcrea Weekender @ Exeter Phoenix
DESCRIPTION:Festival royalty Mad Dog Mcrea have invited us to their annual weekend bash!! \nhttps://www.maddogmcrea.co.uk/mad-dog-mcrea-weekender \n2 days and nights of premium live music at The Phoenix venue in Exeter on 4th / 5th April\, with us headlining the second stage on the Saturday night! \nCheck out the brilliant line-up\, book yer tickets and we’ll see you down the front!
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-mad-dog-mcrea-weekender-exeter-phoenix/
LOCATION:Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250228T223000
DTSTAMP:20241106T085243Z
CREATED:20241106T084943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T085243Z
UID:1422-1740769200-1740781800@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Chantry Centre\, Dursley
DESCRIPTION:GLOUCESTERSHIRE!!!\n\n\n \n\n\nWe be paying you a rare visit on Friday 28th February\, playing the The Chantry Centre in Dursley.\n\n\n \n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/557796416636578\n\n\n \n\n\nThe gig is part of the Dursley After Hours programme\, bringing live music to the town while also raising money for good local causes.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEntry is FREE but this is a fundraiser for the GL11 food bank so generous donations on the door are encouraged! Bring a little extra cash for the raffle too 🙂 \nDoors 7pm. \n\n\n\nIt’s all set to be a rollickin’ night of Scrumpy & Western madness….
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-chantry-centre-dursley/
LOCATION:The Chantry Centre\, 34-36 Long St\, Dursley\, Gloucestershire\, GL11 4JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250208T223000
DTSTAMP:20250107T132058Z
CREATED:20250107T131113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T132058Z
UID:1442-1739044800-1739053800@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Red Lion @ Kniveton\, Derbyshire
DESCRIPTION:Get yer driving gloves and drinkin’ trousers on… we’re going on a ROAD TRIP!!! \nThe Red Lion at Kniveton is nestled in the Derbyshire Dales – an 18th Century village pub serving proper cider\, real ale and cracking food. \nIt’s been on our cider bucket list for quite some time and we’re damn excited to be taking the Skimmity party there on Saturday 8th February! \n“February this year marks the 5th anniversary of Kniveton Cider Company taking over the Red Lion. To celebrate we will be throwing a raucous cider-fuelled party with the help of the Skimmity Hitchers – the West Country favourites will be bringing their Scrumpy and Western show to Kniveton on a rare trip this far north of the M5 Gloucester Services!” \nAmazing pub. Lovely location. Fine ciders. Free entry. \nMusic starts 8pm. Cider imbibing starts much earlier. \nWhat are you waiting for?!?!?
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-red-lion-kniveton-derbyshire/
LOCATION:The Red Lion at Kniveton\, Main Street\, Kniveton\, Ashbourne\, Derbyshire\,\, DE6 1JH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250207T230000
DTSTAMP:20241102T121810Z
CREATED:20241016T182311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T121810Z
UID:1382-1738954800-1738969200@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fulford Arms\, York (supporting Shanghai Treason)
DESCRIPTION:Vikings! Dragons! Flat caps! \nWe be heading to the historic city of York\, as part of our mission to bring cider-drinkin’ to the bitter-suppin’ heathen masses. \nVery excited to be supporting awesome folk-punks SHANGHAI TREASON\, along our new mate BRIAN STONE and his MASTERS OF NONE. \nSo if you be a Yorkshire-dwellin’ West Country ex-pat\, or just someone who loves live music and getting twatted… get involved! \nPretty sure this is going to sell out so please get yer tickets in advance from: \nhttps://www.ticketweb.uk/event/shanghai-treason-the-the-fulford-arms-tickets/13606424
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/fulford-arms-york-supporting-shanghai-treason/
LOCATION:Fulford Arms\, 121 Fulford Rd\, York\, YO10 4EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250203T100000
DTSTAMP:20241102T121714Z
CREATED:20241016T171407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T121714Z
UID:1369-1738328400-1738576800@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:In Cider Festival\, Weston-super-Mare
DESCRIPTION:Shout “BUGGER OFF!” at the winter blues and enjoy 3 days and nights of indoor music festival fun at Sand Bay Holiday Village on the Somerset coast 31st January – 2nd February. \nWeekend tickets including accommodation\, food\, music\, entertainment and leisure facilities from a bargainous £189pp. There are also day tickets available from just £39pp including evening meal! We will be bringing the party bigstyle on the Saturday evening. \nLook at that line-up\, imagine the saucy seaside silliness and get booking now at http://www.inciderfestival.com \nAnother brilliant festival from Fuelled By Cider.
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/in-cider-festival-weston-super-mare/
LOCATION:Incider Festival\, Pontins\, Sand Bay Holiday Village\, Kewstoke\, Weston-Super-mare\, BS22 9UR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250118T235900
DTSTAMP:20250107T132148Z
CREATED:20250107T132001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T132148Z
UID:1448-1737228600-1737244740@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wassail @ Rich's Cider\, Somerset
DESCRIPTION:Oh Lordy! \nThere ain’t no Wassail party like the Rich’s Cider Wassail. \nA night of West Country tradition\, live music and cider-fuelled wild abandon\, all in the name of charity of course 😉 \nWe’ve been playing this annual event since time began\, and it never fails to disappoint. Hail the Wassail Queen\, sing the wassail song\, scare the spirits from the orchard and guarantee us a fine harvest in 2025. \nThen get as many pints of Rich’s finest down yer neck and dance like a loon!!! \nThis event sells out every year\, guaranteed. No tickets will be available on the gate\, so book early and wrap up warm. \nTickets £15 in advance from https://richscider.co.uk/wassail-2025/
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/richs-wassail-somerset/
LOCATION:Rich’s Cider Farm\, Watchfield\, Highbridge\, Somerset
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250117T235900
DTSTAMP:20241016T190019Z
CREATED:20241016T173041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T190019Z
UID:1378-1737140400-1737158340@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bristol Urban Wassail
DESCRIPTION:Ark at ee! Tiz the return of the Bristol Urban Wassail on Friday 17th January… \nA veritable mix of cider heads\, Pagans\, punks and general wrong’uns gather to worship the holy apple tree and bring us a good harvest. All to a banging live folk-punk soundtrack and general madness!\n\nLive music from Scrumpy & Western nutjobs SKIMMITY HITCHERS\, Surfin Turnips’ offshoot THE MIGHTY SHINKICKERS and one man cider-folk explosion DD.\n\n\nPLUS! The ancient Bristol Wassail play will be performed by a cast of chosen gig-goers and innocent bystanders. \nAND! DJ Buttercup Joe is flying in from Norway to spin some folky-punky-country-shanty tunes until late. \n\nTiz fun\, fruity and not for the faint of heart! Bring apples and a hearty “Huzzah!”. Real cider will be served.\n\nPrevious years have been packed out so advance booking is very much advised at https://hdfst.uk/e116157
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/bristol-urban-wassail/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, Old Market\, Bristol\, BS2 0EJ
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241228T210000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241228T233000
DTSTAMP:20241016T164359Z
CREATED:20241016T164254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T164359Z
UID:1366-1735419600-1735428600@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Ropemakers\, Bridport
DESCRIPTION:We don’t play a lot of pub venues these days. \nBut then The Ropemakers ain’t a lot of pub venues! \nOne of the first places ever to take a punt on us mad badgers way back in the mists of time\, we’ve been coming back to pay our dues to John & Geraldine ever since. \nExpect scenes of carnage\, hilarity and occasional musical proficiency\, squished into a narrow space between the bogs and a pool table. We can’t wait! \nIt’s in the Xmas holidays too which means the perfect excuse not to visit the in-laws or go for a bracing walk at West Bay…
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/the-ropemakers-bridport-2/
LOCATION:The ropemakers\, 36 West St\, Bridport\, Dorset\, DT6 3QP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241125T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241125T220000
DTSTAMP:20241028T175913Z
CREATED:20241028T175703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T175913Z
UID:1401-1732564800-1732572000@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Portishead Christmas Lights 'after party'!
DESCRIPTION:LIGHTS! CIDER! ACTION! \nWe’re helping light up the town of Portishead on Monday 25th November at the grand unveiling of the Christmas lights!!! \nWe’ll be playing a very special\, free entry ‘after party’ gig at the Workmens Club Sports Bar from 8 – 10pm\, just after the big switch on. \nShould be a busy and fun one\, not to mention a rare chance to get cidered up on a Monday evening. \nMore info at https://portisheadchristmaslights.co.uk/whats-happening and https://www.facebook.com/events/356631224143346
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/portishead-christmas-lights/
LOCATION:BS20 Sports Bar & Venue\, Slade Road\, Portishead\, Somerset\, BS20 6BW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241123T223000
DTSTAMP:20241102T122001Z
CREATED:20240920T132331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T122001Z
UID:1352-1732388400-1732401000@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Thekla\, Bristol (Skinny Lister Support)
DESCRIPTION:We are well chuffed to be invited to support the arse-kickingly outstanding Skinny Lister at the Thekla.  There’s only a handful of tickets remaining for this’un\, so get a move on and don’t miss out cos it’s gonna be a drunky folky punky banger!! \nTickets here \n\nhttps://www.theklabristol.co.uk/gigs/skinny-lister-2/
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/thekla-bristol-skinny-lister-support/
LOCATION:Thekla\, The Grove\, East mud Dock\, Bristol\, BS1 4RB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220501T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220501T180000
DTSTAMP:20220519T121158Z
CREATED:20220518T105234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T121158Z
UID:520-1651392000-1651428000@skimmityhitchers.co.uk
SUMMARY:Beltane Banger: Cerne Abbas
DESCRIPTION:In just over a week we’ll be dancing in the shadow of a whopping great Dorset landmark at Cerne Abbas Brewery! https://www.facebook.com/events/707046503661257 It’s shaping up to be an amazing day out with live music\, beer\, cider\, food and general rural Dorset goodness. Get your tickets at https://www.cerneabbasbrewery.com/events or pop in over the next few days
URL:https://skimmityhitchers.co.uk/event/new-event-snuh/
LOCATION:Cerne Abbas Brewery\, Chescombe Barn\, Barton Meadows Farm\, Dorchester\, Dorset\, DT2 7JS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Gigs
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