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About
The Weekend
After running The Gathering,
a didje related weekend, for 8 years now we've decided to put on a small and intimate
drum camp weekend for UK percussion instruments.
The main aim of the weekend
is for anyone with an interest in playing percussion instruments to come together,
share ideas, jam, perform, make merry and have a great time at a beautiful venue.
Please
note that the event does not include kit drums.
A really friendly and
welcoming family atmosphere in a beautiful countryside setting.
Please
be aware that due to limited space in the main hall this is strictly a ticket
only event so please book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets will not be available
on the gate.
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Workshops
& Performances
Workshop/performance times, place &
price will be announced on the chalkboards in the main barn.
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Fire
Dragon Toys | |
Circus
Workshops...
Juggling, Diabolo, Poi, Devil Sticks, Staff, Fire, Glow and Outdoor
Toys.
Find us at our stall and join in the fun! |
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Free
Workshops...
1. Rudiments, The Universal Language of the Drum.
2. Hang &
Udu.
Please click here for more details |
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Various
bodhran workshops throughout the weekend. Please click
here for more details | |
Rob | |
Cahon
workshop | |
Stan | |
1-2-1...
Introduction to hand drumming (djembe & bougarabou) | Mike
Nixon | | Creation
of movement through drum" (rhythm workshop) £5 | Bridge
Brothers | | Performance
in the Barn, Saturday evening | Josh
West | | Advanced
djembe workshop £5 | Josh
West | | Josh
will also facilitate a large group drumming circle on each of the days - donations | Gavin
Blench | | Didjeridu
workshops (all levels) |
More to be confirmed
If you are wanting to give a workshop or performance at The Drum Gathering please
email us with some details so that we can list
it here.
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| Lynton's
As usual with our Tapeley weekend events, Lynton will once again be providing
excellent food and beverages during the day and a licenced bar in the evening.
You'll
find Lynton's Bar at the entrance to The Barn - a great place to hang out, jam
and be merry.
More details to follow.
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Campsite
For the benefit of families with younger children, it would be preferable
if the campsite was a quiet area between 9pm and 9am. So if sitting around the
fire pit at night, or coming back from the Barn, please don't drum or play loud
musical instruments in or near the campsite and keep voices down so people can
sleep.
Same
in the mornings... please don't start making unnecessary noise until after 9am.
However, away from the campsite you are welcome to make lots of noise, bang
drums, shout and sing during the campsite quiet time, for example in the Barn,
The Toot, or down at the lake.
Thank you.
Hire a tipi for this years Gathering with Mytipi
We can offer a whole range
of sizes and colours, from childrens play tipis to large tipis (that can seat
and sleep hoards of friends!)...from stripes to camouflage, you name it we have
been asked for it! Whether
you are looking for 1 or 10 tipis to buy or hire we offer a down to earth, friendly
and bespoke service. All of our tipis are of the highest quality craftsmenship
and made from natural materials. We
are fortunate to be based along the beautiful North Devon coastline where we make
our tipis in our workshop at home and source all of our products locally...and
sustainably... www.mytipi.co.uk
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Tickets
| Adults |
£30 |
| 10
- 15 |
£15 | |
Under
10 |
Free |
Please complete and return the form with your payment and S.A.E.
Ticket Booking
Form
Form requires .pdf viewer. Get the latest version
here.
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Stall
Holders / Traders
Stall space is free but must be booked in
advance when booking tickets.
All stall holders & traders will require
a weekend ticket.
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Further
Information
Camping space is provided for the whole weekend
and is included in the ticket price.
Access to the site is from 5pm on
Friday 3rd September, no access after 8 pm (gate will be locked). Exceptions can
be made for people travelling a long way by prior arrangement - tel... 07541 041
718. The gate will re-open 10am Sat 4th September
The site must be clear
by midday on Monday 6th September.
All camping is to be in the designated
area.
Those without a tent are welcome to sleep in the main barn (lots
of warm space), but be aware that the music doesn't usually stop until the very
early hours.
As well as portaloos on the camp site there are proper toilet
facilities next to the main barn and cafe area, and also a hot shower on site.
For those wishing to have a bit of luxury there is also local
accomodation available (not included in ticket price).
Breakfasts,
evening meals, drinks and snacks will be available to purchase from the Tapeley
Park Cafe. There is also a local village pub nearby, The
Westleigh Inn, which has a good range of meals.
Other than that,
bring what you'd expect to find, and also anything didje related that you would
like to swap or sell. Traders must book in advance as stall area is limited, but
at no extra cost.
Tapeley Park is a huge estate and you are welcome to
explore the beautiful gardens and woods at your leisure but please ensure that
all gates are shut securely behind you and pick up any litter that you create
or find and bring it back to the skip - thanks!
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to note...
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GLASS! | Glass
breaks and we do not want any broken glass on the site. |
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OPEN FIRES! | Except
with written permission from organisers. | |
NO SMOKING! |
Smoking
is not allowed in any enclosed space. | |
NO SOUND
SYSTEMS! | For
the comfort of all. | | NO
LITTER! | Please
use the skip provided or take your rubbish home with you. |
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Travel
The entrance to Tapeley Park is sign posted on the B3233...
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