Thu 19 June - Fri 29 August
11am | Town Walks
Guided walks of Sherborne, with a Blue Badge Guide, Fridays at 11am from the TIC. Walks last 1½ hours. £3. | Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Sat 05 July | YEOVILTON AIR DAY
Yeovilton Air Day will be a stunning day for the aviation enthusiast. Air Day ticket holders will be given discounted entry to the Museum. Tickets for Air Day can be purchased in advance through the Museum, Tel: 01935 842616. (Please note that Air Day is not organised directly by the Museum and therefore Season Ticket holders to the Museum are not eligible for free entry to Air Day. Sorry. Please also note that July 5th is one of five days in 2008 when those with Gift Aid passes will not be given free entry) | Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS | Telephone: 01935 842616
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Sun 06 July
10am - 5pm. | Garden Day at Thornhill House
Visit the newly created gardens plus specialist plant, craft and gardening stalls, lunches, cream teas etc. Adults £5, children free. www.dorsetgardenstrust.co.uk | Nr. Stalbridge. | Telephone: 01935 815341
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Sun 06 July
11.00 am | Cancer Research UK 'Race for Life'.
Cancer Research UK 5k ladies charity fun run. Charity fund raising run through the beautiful parklands and grounds of the Sherborne Castle Estates. | Sherborne Castle | Contact: Sherborne Castle -
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Tue 08 July
2.30pm | Sherborne Area Over 50s Group
“Summertime Survival” – speakers will include representatives from the British Red Cross, Sherborne Fire & Rescue Service, Age Concern and the Primary Care Trust. Free refreshments, raffle. Mainly aimed at over 50s but all ages welcome! | Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 813150.
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Tue 08 July
7.30pm | Jam Session
Sherborne Jazz Club will be holding their last Jam Session of the season. The Plume of Feathers is a relaxed and friendly meeting place for musicians - come. listen and enjoy, or take this opportunity to bring your instrument and sit in with the house trio : Pete Maxfield on Bass, Marc Juan on Drums and Paul Chousmer on Piano. Entry for this session just £2. Please contact the "Plume of Feathers" for more information if required.
| Plume of Feathers, Sherborne. | Telephone: 01935 816569
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Wed 09 July
7.30pm | Sherborne Flicks
An Evening with Jacques Tati (Double Bill). Special Jacques Tati evening - see Monsieur Hulot's Holiday and Jour de Fete and enjoy some French wine and cheese. Tickets £12.50 from Sherborne TIC (£13.00 on the door). 01935 815341 | Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 815341
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Wed 09 July - Fri 11 July
Entertainment starts 6pm, Performance starts 7pm | Cyrano
Bring a blanket and enjoy first-rate enterainment in the beautiful surroundings of Sherborne's Paddock Gardens. The Gryphon School outdoor performance of Cyrano de Bergerac promises to be a fabulous evening, with entertainment from 6.00pm and refreshments and nibbles available. All Welcome 9th, 10th & 11th July 2008 Tickets: £5 Available from The Gryphon School, Conference Centre reception 01935 810103 | Paddock Gardens, Newland, Sherborne | Contact: Lucy Letts
Telephone: 01935 810 103
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Thu 10 July
1.30pm | Chamber Orchestra of Merchant Taylor’s School,
Performance of J S Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.4 in G Major and Benjamin Britten’s Simple Symphony. Admission free – returing collection. | Northwood Cheap Street, Church, Sherborne, | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Thu 10 July - Sun 13 July | The Circus is coming to Town
FIRST EVER VISIT to SHERBORNE! Since first starting in 1987, Jay Millers have toured their sensational Circus productions, around the British Isles. Each year proud to be able to showcase a completely new production of talented and versatile artistes, who have been selected from the four corners of the world, for their unique and entertaining abilities.
However, this year at Jay Millers, we have another reason for wanting you to join us, 2008 is the 21st Anniversary and we are therefore pleased to be able to showcase a spectacular new, vibrant and energetic production with Artistes that have never before been seen in the UK for your entertainment. They are waiting to enterain you, so don't disappoint them, join in the fun and book today. If it's the show you wish to take the family to and have a great day out at, then this is the Circus for you! Tickets ON THE DOOR YOU CAN PAY ON ARRIVAL AT SHOW TIME BUT PLEASE BE EARLY – JAY MILLER’S CIRCUS DOES GET VERY BUSY ! MAIN BOX OFFICE IS OPEN ONSITE AT 9.30AM DAILY, FROM DAY OF ARRIVAL. DISCOUNTS PLEASE CHECK YOUR LOCAL SHOPS OR NEWSPAPERS FOR OFFERS ON TICKET PRICES.
| Opposite Terrace Playing Fields DT9 5NS | Telephone: 07976 655180 Box Office
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Sat 12 July
10am – 12 noon. | RSPCA West Dorset Coffee Morning
Cakes, raffle, books, bric-a-brack, plants, RSPCA goods. All proceeds to RSPCA West Dorset Branch. | Wrenfield, Bradford Road | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Sat 12 July | Charterhouse Auction of automobilia, classic cars and motorbikes
Two modes of transport, which could not be further apart, are to be included in the Charterhouse auction of automobilia, classic cars and motorbikes in Sherborne .
The Ferrari 250 GTO replica £17,000-20,000
The Penny Farthing bicycle, also in the same sale, with Matthew Whitney, £700-1,000
Click here for more details. Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their forthcoming programme of specialist auctions including classic cars and motorbikes
in July, pictures and books also in July and Beswick & Royal Doulton in August. To arrange a free home visit throughout the West Country, please contact MatthewWhitney or Richard Bromell.
| The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS | Contact: Richard Bromell,
Telephone: 01935 812277.
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Sat 12 July
12.30pm to 4pm | Church Fete
Traditional village fete with stalls and side shows for all ages. Plus novelty dog show, musical entertainment, hog roast, BBQ and Pimms tent. | The Vicarage, Cerne Abbas | Telephone: 01300 341227
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| Sat 12 July | Bentley is Drop Dead Gorgeous at Charterhouse Auction
Charterhouse in Sherborne have been instructed to sell some fine motorcars from an extensive West Country collection in their auction of classic and vintage cars, motorbikes and automobilia on Saturday 12th July. Click here for further information or to arrange a free home visit throughout the West Country, please contact Matthew Whitney or Richard Bromell, Partner at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS. | The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset | Contact: Matthew Whitney
Telephone: 01935 812277.
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| Sat 12 July | National Benzole Petrol Pump Globes
The rare pair of National Benzole petrol pump globes in the Charterhouse auction of classic cars, motorbikes & automobilia in Sherborne on Saturday 12th July £400-600. Click here for further information.
Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their forthcoming programme of specialist auctions including classic cars and motorbikes in July, pictures and books
also in July and Beswick & Royal Doulton in August. | The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS | Contact: Matthew Whitney or Richard Bromell
Telephone: 01935 812277.
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| Sat 12 July | Hillman 14 for Auction.
A 1939 Hillman 14, owned by the same person for 45 years, is included in the Charterhouse auction of automobilia, classic cars and motorbikes in Sherborne
The Hillman 14 in the Charterhouse auction of classic cars, motorbikes & automobilia on Saturday 12th July price guide of £1400-1800. Click here for more details.
To arrange a free home visit throughout the West Country, please contact Matthew Whitney or Richard Bromell, Partner at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne. | The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS | Contact: Matthew Whitney or Richard Bromell
Telephone: 01935 812277.
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Sat 12 July
7.30pm | Sherborne Abbey Choir
The choir's annual concert of anthems and motets. 01935 812452
| Sherborne Abbey | Telephone: 01935 812452
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| Tue 15 July | Folk Night
All welcome. Food provided and friendly atmosphere.
| Weavers Sports & Social Club, Westbury, Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 812770
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Tue 15 July
7.00pm | The Gryphon School Summer Concert
Chance to hear 'BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year' Hopefuls - One of the Final 18 Choirs in the UKCome and enjoy a showcase of The Gryphon School's finest musical talent at The Gryphon School Summer Concert. Tickets available from The Gryphon School Conference Centre reception 01935 810103 Adults: £3.50 Senior Citizens/Students: £2.00 Family (2 Adults + 2 Concessions): £10.00 | The Gryphon School Quarr Hall | Contact: Lucy Letts
Telephone: 01935 810103
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Sat 19 July
10am-3pm | Third Leigh Village Festival and Classic Car Show.
You will be able to taste and buy some of the best food on offer from local producers, which will be on display at the Food Fair. The Stallholders will include:- Bridfish, Dorset Blue Cheese and Soup Company, Fudges, Gustosecco, Leakers Bakery, Olives Et Al., Rural Foods, Sauces of Choice, Sherborne Castle Estate Wines, Somerset Cider Brandy Co, Three Gates Farm (Beef Producers), Reads Coffee Roasters, Parkers and Alweston Jam & Chutney Empire. There will also be an array of Classic Cars on display. Flower arrangements and a lunch-time recital will be in the church. Barbecued Hamburgers & Sausages, Refreshments, Ice cream and Beer will be here! The money raised from the Food Fair will go to the New Village Hall with a donation to St Andrew’s Church. Please spread the word to your friends and relations – this really is a day NOT to be missed. The Fair will be opened by Rupert Turnbull, Associate Publisher of House and Garden. For further information please contact: Elizabeth Turnbull Tel: 01935 873846 – E mail:
julian.turnbull@virgin.net | Village of Leigh, Nr Sherborne | Contact: Elizabeth Turnbull
Telephone: 01935 873846
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Sun 20 July
10.00 am - 5.00 pm | Classics at the Castle - Classic Car Show
Vintage & classic car displays, classic car run, trade & craft stands, autojumble, family entertainments.
| Sherborne Castle | Contact: Sherborne Castle
Telephone: 01935 813 182
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| Sat 26 July - Sun 03 August | Sherborne Art Club Annual Exhibition
This Exhibition is open daily from 11am – 5pm but (closes at 3pm on final
Sunday).
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Sun 27 July
10.30am - 4.30pm. | Gartell Light Railway Open Day,
Narrow gauge steam on the old Somerset & Dorset Railway.
| Yenston, nr Templecombe, | Telephone: 01963 370752
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Sun 27 July
7.00pm (doors 6.00pm) | Illyria “Pinocchio”
The beautiful Lakeside Gardens & Grounds of Sherborne Castle again play host to an evening of open-air Theatre with the ever popular ILLYRIA theatre group and their renowned mixture of wit and humour. This is a casual performance on the castle lawns, to which it is suggest you bring picnics, rugs or low backed chairs (no tables). The Castle Tearoom will be open for refreshments and the sale of Sherborne Castle wine during a short interval.
“Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi (adapted by Oliver Gray). Forget Disney. This is the real Pinocchio; funny, scary and very very smart. Kids will love the comedy, adults will love the allegory, and everyone likes to see a spoilt brat suffering. Collodi's macabre masterpiece will change the way you look at children's literature forever. Oh and there's a 25-foot shark. And Pinocchio's nose really does grow before your eyes.
TICKET PRICES: in Advance: Adult £11.00, Child £7.50, Family £34.00; on the Gate: Adult £12.00, Child £8.50, Family £38.00 (child 15yrs and under; family
2 adults + 2 children)
ADVANCE TICKETS from: Sherborne Castle Estate Office: 9 Cheap Street, Sherborne DT9 3PY or Sherborne TIC (credit cards): Digby Road, Sherborne. 01935 815341
| Sherborne Castle Grounds | Telephone: 01935 813182/01935 815341
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Thu 19 June - Fri 29 August
11am | Town Walks
Guided walks of Sherborne, with a Blue Badge Guide, Fridays at 11am from the TIC. Walks last 1½ hours. £3. | Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 815341
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| Sat 26 July - Sun 03 August | Sherborne Art Club Annual Exhibition
This Exhibition is open daily from 11am – 5pm but (closes at 3pm on final
Sunday).
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| Mon 04 August - Fri 29 August | SUMMER FAMILY ACTIVITIES
The long school summer holidays give everyone the opportunity to visit the Museum for a truly memorable day out. Concorde, The Aircraft Carrier Experience and the largest collection of naval aircraft this side of the Atlantic. And everyday throughout the summer holidays there is something extra at the Museum from Family Trails which take place everyday to special workshops in which the whole family can take part. (Mon - Fri). | Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS | Telephone: 01935 842638
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Fri 08 August
7.30pm (doors 6.30pm) | Illyria “The Merry Wives of Windsor”
The beautiful Lakeside Gardens & Grounds of Sherborne Castle again play host to an evening of open-air Theatre with the ever popular ILLYRIA theatre group and their renowned mixture of wit and humour. This is a casual performance on the castle lawns, to which it is suggest you bring picnics, rugs or low backed chairs (no tables). The Castle Tearoom will be open for refreshments and the sale of Sherborne Castle wine during a short interval.
“The Merry Wives of Windsor” by William Shakespeare. One fat knight, two merry wives, three jolly japes and more laughs than you can shake a stick at.Shakespeare has arguably written not just the funniest but also the most PC play in the English language; he insults EVERYBODY equally, be they fatties, skinnies, poofs, chavs, krauts, frogs, taffs, toffs - or the English Suburban Middle Classes. Join Illyria, and let's all laugh at ourselves.
TICKET PRICES: in Advance: Adult £11.00, Child £7.50, Family £34.00; on the Gate:Adult £12.00, Child £8.50, Family £38.00 (child 15yrs and under; family
2 adults + 2 children) ADVANCE TICKETS from:Sherborne Castle Estate Office: 9 Cheap Street, Sherborne DT9 3PY or Sherborne TIC (credit cards): Digby Road, Sherborne. | Sherborne Castle Grounds | Telephone: 01935 813182/01935 815341
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| Sun 10 August | DALEK INVASION!
Prepare to have the living daylights scared out of you! Only the brave should visit the Museum on Aug 10th. The security staff at RNAS Yeovilton have been placed on a state of high alert as we have been advised that a full army of twelve Daleks led by the dreaded Black Dalek and accompanied by menacing Cyber Men and Ice Warriors plan to invade the Museum and terrorise the public. A Dr Who exhibition will be on display with a Tardis, Davros and K9 among the exhibits. Throughout the Museum, Dr Who Traders and enthusiasts will be on hand and there will even be an opportunity to
attend "An Audience with a Dalek" when visitors can ask some of the better behaved Daleks the questions on everyone's mind for example "How do you get up stairs".
Children are encouraged to arrive in Sci-Fi fancy dress and normal admission prices will apply. The Museum will open at 10.00am
| Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS | Telephone: 01935 842638
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| Thu 14 August | Specialist Auction of Beswick and Royal Doulton
An extensive collection of Beswick horses and other figures are to go under the Charterhouse hammer on Thursday 14th August in their specialist auction of Beswick and Royal Doulton. The collection comprises over 100 pieces and features several rare items, including a Canadian Mounted Cowboy estimated £500 – 700 and its adversary, a Mounted Indian estimated £200 – 300. Click here for further details. Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their forthcoming specialist Beswick and Royal Doulton auction. | The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, | Contact: Naomi Grabham [specialist in charge]
Telephone: 01935 812277
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| Fri 15 August | The Chalice
The chalice and paten dates to circa 1625-30 and was made in York by James Plummer. Today, York silver is highly prized amongst collectors and the Charterhouse chalice is estimated to fetch £6,000-8,000 when it goes under their hammer on Friday 15th August. Click here for more details. Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their forthcoming programme of specialist Summer auctions including Beswick & Royal Doulton with wine port & spirits on Thursday 14th August, silver, plate and jewellery Friday 15th August and clocks and collectors items on Friday 12th September. | Charterhouse The Long Street Salerooms Sherborne Dorset DT9 3BS | Contact: Richard Bromell
Telephone: 01935 812277.
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Mon 18 August - Fri 22 August
10am - 3pm | Act Up 2008!
A week long drama course for 7 - 13 year olds.
Leweston School will be hosting a week long drama workshop where children can develop their acting skills and confidence through fun drama activities this summer.
With the Tempest as this year's theme, be prepared for magic and mayhem. No previous experience required - just the desire to have fun! The week long course will cost £110 for all five days. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. | Leweston School | Contact: Louisa Cox
Telephone: 01963 210783
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| Thu 28 August - Sun 31 August | Bournemouth Air Festival
This years fantastic new Air Festival which will be taking place on and over the seafront of Bournemouth. The thrilling Air Festival will include the Red Arrows, the Typhoon Eurofighter, RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, Black Cats Helicopter Display Team, Team Guinot Wing Walkers and The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight amongst much more. On the ground the fun continues with, The Royal Navy beach landings, Zapcats, live music, demonstrations and stalls, not forgetting the interactive static displays all centred around the Main Arena. Every evening will feature hot air balloon “glow” in the lower gardens and on Saturday night is the “Big Bang” fireworks display. A truly exciting experience and one not to be missed. Perhaps you are looking for a summer party venue with a difference, or a special event that will impress your staff and clients – this could be the event you are looking for. Click here for more information. | Seafront of Bournemouth | Telephone: 07841 828623
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Sun 31 August
7.30pm (doors 6.30pm) | Illyria “The Hound of the Baskervilles”
The beautiful Lakeside Gardens & Grounds of Sherborne Castle again play host to an evening of open-air Theatre with the ever popular ILLYRIA theatre group and their renowned mixture of wit and humour. This is a casual performance on the castle lawns, to which it is suggest you bring picnics, rugs or low backed chairs (no tables). The Castle Tearoom will be open for refreshments and the sale of Sherborne Castle wine during a short interval.
“The Hound of the Baskervilles” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (adapted by Oliver Gray). Is a monstrous hound really at large on Dartmoor? Sherlock Holmes tackles
the most baffling case of his career as Watson rushes to Devon on the 8.49, an escaped convict roams the wastes of Dartmoor, a dark shadow tiptoes down the silent empty corridors of Baskerville Hall and a distant howling echoes in the moonlight. Illyria promises a cheeky and surprisingly chilling evening!
TICKET PRICES: in Advance: Adult £11.00, Child £7.50, Family £34.00; on the Gate: Adult £12.00, Child £8.50, Family £38.00 (child 15yrs and under; family 2 adults + 2 children). ADVANCE TICKETS from:Sherborne Castle Estate Office: 9 Cheap Street, Sherborne DT9 3PY or Sherborne TIC (credit cards): Digby Road, Sherborne | Sherborne Castle Grounds | Telephone: 01935 813182/01935 815341
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Sat 06 September
To be confirmed | Junior Duathlon
Part of IRONMAN UK. A chance for 8 - 14 year olds to fulfil their own 'Ironman' dreams | Sherborne Castle | Telephone: 01935 813 182
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Sun 07 September
6.00 am start | IRONMAN UK Triathlon
International sporting event with 1,500 competitors from around the world for the (2.4m swim, 112m bike, 26.2m run). The Castle holds the lake swim, the 'transition' stages and is main centre for event activity, whilst bike and run courses throughout Dorset countryside. | Sherborne Castle | Contact: IRONMAN UK
Telephone: 01935 813 812
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| Tue 09 September | Tour of Britain 2008 is launched
Tour of Britain 2008 is launched. The 2008 Tour of Britain was launched today at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden where a full house heard Tour of
Britain CEO Hugh Roberts unveil plans for the biggest event to date. The 8 day race will begin on the 7th September in the heart of London with a race around an 8.5km circuit that will be covered 10 times. From there the riders will work their way around the country over the next 7 days before finishing in Liverpool on 14th Novemeber.
The full race itinerary is:
7th September: The TfL London stage
8th September: Milton Keynes - Newbury
9th September: Chard - Burnham-on-Sea
10th September: Worcester - Stoke on Trent
11th September: Kingston-upon-Hull - Dalby Forest
12th September: Darlington - NewcastleGateshead
13th September: Glasgow - Dumfries & Galloway
14th September: Blackpool - Liverpool The 2008 Tour of Britain serves up a varied menu of challenges for the 96 riders who line up in London on 7th September and the winner of the Yellow Jersey in Liverpool will have to be versatile and tactically aware as well as strong in order to prevail over his rivals
Stage 3 – The South West
Our first ever visit to Somerset last year was one of the showpiece stages of the 07 race. The dramatic terrain proved to be the backdrop for some equally dramatic racing and this years South West stage in Somerset and North Devon should be no different as the riders tackle a route from Chard through to Burnham on Sea for our first ever coastal Tour of Britain stage finish!
| Chard - Burnham-on-Sea | Contact: The Tour of Britain Office
Telephone: 0870 112 8650
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| Sat 13 September | ROYAL NAVY HISTORIC FLIGHT CHARITY FLYING DAY
THis charity event will take place at RNAS Yeovilton Friends of the flight will appear in a variety of aircraft including Tiger moth, Stampe, Chipmunk, Yak, Dragon Rapide, Broussard, CAP, Auster and more....The donation to our charity remains £100 per seat (£50 for a second ride if you want one, perhaps in a different type). Additionally there will be a park of static aircraft, short flying display and lunch included within the seat cost. Accompanying family members who don't wish to fly will be very welcome for a donation of £10 to cover lunch. | Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS | Telephone: 01935 842638
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