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Summer Evenings - Live Folk Music with Ordinary Folk

Draw up a deck chair, grab a picnic blanket or get up and move along to the sounds of British, Irish and Appalachian folk music with Ordinary Folk at Tinkley Gate. This free event is part of Tinkley Gate's summer evening openings.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Head to Tinkley Gate for this summer evening opening, accompanied by local folk band Ordinary Folk - an "ordinary group of folk musicians from Stroud". Playing a mix of contemporary and traditional British, Irish and Appalachian folk tunes.

As part of the Tinkley Gate summer evening openings (Fridays and Saturdays in July) Ordinary Folk will be playing music at Tinkley Gate from 5.30pm-7.30pm on Friday 24th July.

Tinkley Gate will be open until 8pm, with the cafe closing at 7.30pm and last food orders at 7pm. As well as folk music, enjoy games indoor and outdoor, enjoy food and drink, or head out for a walk.

Times

The basics

Accessibility

The event will be accessible for wheelchair users, with the venue on mostly flat, grassy ground within 100m of the car park. There is a drop off space within 20m of the venue.

Meeting point

The event is hosted in the barn near the Tinkley Gate cafe - Tinkley Lane, GL10 3UH, a short walk from the car park. Grab a deck chair or bring your own and gather for the event.

Suitability for children

Children and families welcome

What to bring and wear

The event will be hosted outside unless weather is poor. Please dress for the elements.

Other

No bookings required - this is a free event

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