If you saw Susy Firth at last year’s Festival you’ll be excited to hear that she’s back this year. Susy will be appearing once again with the Winchcombe Poets at the Encounter Church: Monday 20 May from 7.30pm.

Today, 30 April is the last day you can take advantage of the Early Bird Discount.  From tomorrow all tickets go up to their full price, so buy your tickets today!!

Tickets for the 2019 Festival are selling fast. Book them online on this website or from the Tourist INformation Centre in Winchcombe.

This year there is a special offer with Sudeley Castle. You will get reduced entry during the week of the Festival on production of a Festival ticket – £12.50 for adults, and £4.50 for children. (One reduction per ticket).

We were saddened to hear that Malcolm Ranieri FRPS passed away in October. We were honoured that Malcolm led the Steam Railway photography workshop during our 2018 Festival and appreciated his amazing passion and knowledge from planning it right through to the very last moment of the day itself. We extend our sincere condolences to his family.

Planning for the 2019 Festival has already started.

We are hosting an Open Evening at the White Hart at 7pm on Monday 12th November. At this informal event, we’d be happy to buy you a drink in exchange for your ideas for the 2019 Festival. It’s also an opportunity to find out more about getting involved – either in the build up or helping during the Festival itself, which will be held from Monday 20th May to Monday 27th May.

If you can’t make it to the meeting but you have ideas or want to become involved in the Festival, email us at “enquiries.wfma@gmail.com”. Your opinions are valuable and will help to shape next year’s Festival.

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The Festival is now over for another year and we hope that you will agree that it has been a wonderful week. The organising team would like to thank all those who contributed to the success of the Festival 2018: the performers, the artists, ours sponsors, our many supporters and volunteers and also all those who came along to enjoy the events.

Don’t forget to click the Pink button at the foot of the page to give your feedback if you haven’t already.  Your opinions are valuable and help to shape next year’s Festival.

If you would like to be involved in Winchcombe Festival of Music and Arts 2019, please email us at: enquiries.wfma@gmail.com.

A terrific ukulele workshop on Saturday from Sarah Kelly!!  If you’ve been bitten by the bug and want to take it further, either contact Sarah on skellyuke@gmail.com or find out more about lessons with her at  http://uke-can.vpweb.co.uk/. 

Jazz In The Garden is under way with the Spa Notes.  Intermittent drops of rain are not dampening the atmosphere.

Tonight (8.00 Sunday) at Toddington Village Hall, The Zen Hussies help us celebrate a superb week at the Winchcombe Festival. Tickets available online or at the door from 7.30.

And don’t forget the Street Fair and Festival Fringe on Monday in the Town Centre.  The fun starts at 10.00 and includes a chance to take part in Winchcombe’s first ‘Big Draw’ with Gemma Hastilow.