What's on in Bere Alston

Devon, England

The proper local stuff the big sites overlook — from open mic nights to dog shows, toddler groups to talks about local history that turn out to be more interesting than you'd think. Bere Alston keeps its calendar surprisingly full, and we've tracked down the lot. Coffee mornings that turn into proper catch-ups. Quiz nights where the same team wins every week and everyone pretends not to mind. Craft fairs, food markets, community screenings, and workshops teaching you things you didn't know you wanted to learn. All the things that make living somewhere feel like actually living somewhere, not just sleeping there.

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30 May: Robin Nolan - For the Love of George

Robin Nolan For The Love Of George – Biography Legendary in the world of Gypsy Jazz, Robin Nolan is known as one of the most respected guitarists since Django Reinhardt. He’s headlined every major Django Fest across the globe taking in multiple awards and a loyal following of guitar lovers. He’s graced the stages of Montreux, North Sea Jazz, the Royal Albert Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. George Harrison called him a favourite, Bill Wyman had him in his band, and Hank Marvin has frequently joined him live on stage. His 2025 critically acclaimed release “For The Love Of George” (Dark Horse / BMG)  is a collection of George Harrison and Beatles songs reinterpreted in Robin’s unique way. A real magic can be heard on the recording helped by the fact Robin uses some of George’s most iconic guitars on the album recorded at Harrison’s studio in Friar Park. Robin’s 2025 live show brings all of this together, if you love The Beatles, Harrison, Reinhardt or Nolan, you don’t want to miss this show. With George Harrison, Hank Marvin and Bill Wyman as his fans, Willie Nelson said it best “You play a mighty fine guitar Robin Nolan”. QUOTES: George Harrison “In these days of Cacophony it’s great to hear some proper music!” Bill Wyman “Robin Nolan is so amazingly good!” Vintage Guitar “Robin is an exceptional improviser… If you like gypsy jazz and you haven’t heard The Robin Nolan Trio, you should.”

Sat 30 MayCalstock Arts(1.9mi)

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