Gigs and News

16/04/2018 10:45:00

Comemmorating Jack Counter from Blandford

Blandford's Market Place (outside the church by the Pump) there will be a commemorative event for Jack Counter hosted by Blandford Town Council, during which Poacher's Moon
will sing the song written by John especially to commemorate the brave action of our very own local Jack! Everyone is welcome to come along and join in what is sure to be a very moving occasion.

16/12/2017 20:53:48

A Winter Concert' at Pimperne Village Hall

'A Winter Concert' at Pimperne Village Hall, Dorset.

Doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 7:30pm. The band return to this great venue for an evening of wintery songs, carols and firm favourites with projected images, to warm your heart and get you into the seasonal spirit. Concessional tickets are £7 for the under 18s and over 60s, and £8 for adults. There are three numbers to ring for this concert to reserve your tickets; Julia on 07818600106, Yvonne on 01258 489176 and Caroline on 01258 488640. There will be home-made cakes, teas and coffees and you are welcome to bring a bottle and glasses. The raffle is for Julia's House Children's Hospice. We raised £100 in the raffle for this worthwhile charity.

11/06/2016 17:45:00

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival

We're playing in the Minster where the acoustics are fabulous, so come and join us from 5:45pm for an hour, for a set of songs that you sing along to, uisng the big screen for projected images and lyrics. Entry is by donation and everyone is welcome to come along and SING.

10/12/2015 19:00:00

Watersmeet

This summer Poacher's Moon released their third album, entitled 'Watersmeet'. It contains the band's favourite tracks recorded lovingly at Over the Hill Studios in Dorset. To get your hands on a copy catch up with the band at one of their gigs or send a cheque for £11.50 (to include postage) payable to Caroline Anderson at 11, Charlton on the Hill, Charlton Marshall, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 9NR. Please don't forget to let her know your address so that she knows where to post it!

30/08/2014 12:00:00

Pig Racing Day, Damerham

Saturday 30th August Poacher's Moon provide all of the music for this fun family event. Refreshments and fun racing from 12 o'clock

26/10/2018 19:30:00

Poppies Red and Cornflowers Blue

St Mary's Church Portchester PO16 9QW.

True stories told through original songs and music with narration against a backdrop of projected images, to commemorate the Centenary of the Great War. Join this popular five piece band for a unique, powerful, moving and amusing evening.

Tickets £8.50 or £5.50

Reservations: call 02392 321380 or email stmaryoffice@btconnect.com

02/11/2018 19:30:00

Blandford Corn Exchange, Dorset

Running alsongside Blandford's 14-18 Group's 'The Legacy' exhibition, there will be a great evening performance of the same name held on Friday 2nd November in front of the great trench covered in poppies, in Blandford's Corn Exchange. Songs from 'Poppies Red and Cornflowers Blue' will feature in this evening and Poacher's Moon are hosting a variety of musical and poetic acts to commemorate the end of the Great War. These include the winners of the young songwriting competition, whose works are entitled 'Peace'; popular local duo 'The Promise'; poems and music by members of our local community. There will be images projected on the big screen together with the lyrics so that we can again sing as a community. Delicious home-made cakes, teas and coffees will be provided by the Blandford Evening WI. Tickets cost £5 and you can reserve your tickets by phone Caroline on 012585 488640 or emailing castintime11@googlemail.com. They will also be available on the door.

10/11/2018 19:30:00

'Poppies Red and Cornflowers Blue'

Shaftesbury Town Council presents 'Poppies Red and Cornflowers Blue' on Saturday 10th November at 7:30pm in St Peter's Church, High Street Shaftesbury SP7 8LY. This will be the final performance of this much loved show. Tickets can be purchased from the Town Hall, or reserved by ringing 01747 852420 and cost £9 or £8 concessions (they are also available on the door). Shaftesbury Evening WI are going to serve delicious home-made cakes, teas and coffees during the Interval. Profits will go to the Rifles Benevolent Trust.

07/03/2020 07:30:00

Seafarers at Spetisbury Village Hall, Blandford

The doors open at 7pm ready for the performance to start at 7:30pm, so there will be time for a cuppa and a slice of Sarah Damon's (Quintessential Vintage Teas) excellent home-made cake before the show gets going! (You are also welcome to bring a bottle to this performance) Tickets cost £9 for adults and £5 for under 16s. They can be reserved by ringing Caroline on 01258 488640, (07582140933 mobile) or you can buy them from Marcia's Farm Shop in Spetisbury. They will also be available on the door on the night. All profits after costs from this performance will be donated to the RNLI, there will also be collection boxes available.

07/03/2020 07:30:00

Seafarers at Spetisbury Village Hall, Blandford

18/01/2020 19:30:00

Pimperne Village Hall

Our Premiere of 'Seafarers' sold out and raised over £100 for the RNLI, coming from the tea sales and the collection boxes. Thank you to all who came to support us and who contributed to such a splendid evening. Here are a few of the many kind words we received after the show...Steve Bowers 'Thank you; we were transported on a wave of song and tides of history. Powerful stories of the people of the sea.' Clare Tavernor 'Wonderful poetry with beautiful and varied music and voices. Well done on your first night!' Martin Jardine 'Congratulations to you all, especially the author John Anderson. The musicality of it was tremendous, so much so that at times I forgot to listen to the words. Great musicians, great voices and a great show. Thoroughly recommend you go and see it'.