GIGS 2012

Sat 28 Jan. Private gig at Wytham Village Hall, Oxfordshire.

Sat 11 Feb. St Edburgs Church, Church St, BICESTER, Oxfordshire, OX26 6AR. The oldest building in Bicester (13th Century). A full evening concert from 7.30pm. £10 (£8) Tickets/enquiries:07803 501777 jameskillen@hotmail.com

Sat 25 Feb. St Helens Church, BENSON, Oxfordshire, OX10 6SF. A beautiful old church dating back to the 12th century. In fact the original wooden church on the site was 7th century. Full concert from 7.30pm £10 (£8 conc) from 01491 826363. Also available at Derrys Den, High St, Benson.

Sat 3 March. St Marys Church, BANBURY, OX16 0AA. With Medieval origins, this is a 18th century church and arts centre. Full concert from 7.30pm. £10 (8 conc). Tickets: 01295 253 329.

Sat 24 March. Buckingham Parish Church, Castle Hill, BUCKINGHAM MK18 1BS. This large church has a thriving arts calendar. A full concert from us from 7.30pm. £10 (£8 conc) from : 01280 821509 (office open weekdays 10-12am) or 07918 737948. office@buckinghamparishchurch.org.uk

Sat 14 April. St Edwards Church, STOW-IN-THE-WOLD, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AB. A beautiful old church, and a full concert for Moonrakers at 7.30pm. £10 (£8 conc). Tickets 01865 769206

Fri 20 April. St Michael's at the North Gate, OXFORD, OX1 3EY. The oldest surviving building in Oxford (1050), right in the centre of town and steeped in history. The concert is part of the Oxford Folk Weekend. 7.30pm £8 (£6 conc)from 01865 769206 or Jon.Bennett@dsl.pipex.com

Sat 12 May. St Marys, BEACONSFIELD, HP9 2JW. A mid-19th century church in a very old market town. Full concert from 7.30pm £10 ($8 conc). Tickets: 01494 676 690.

Fri 18 May. Wycombe Festival (venue TBC)

Sat 19 May. St Marys Church, BEECH HILL, NR READING, RG7 2BB. A mid-19th century church in the village of Beech Hill in West Berkshire. We'll play at 7.30pm. £10 (£8 conc) Phone 0118 988 3215 for details.

Fri 15 June. Holy Trinity Church, SHENNINGTON, OX15 6NH. Beautiful 14th century church. Full concert at 7.30pm. £10 (£8 conc). Details to come.

Sat 22 Sept. St Marys Church, Park St, WOODSTOCK, Oxfordshire OX20 1UG. Very near to Blenheim Palace, so worth a day trip! Concert in the evening at 7.30pm. £10 (£8 conc). Details forthcoming.

Sat 13 Oct. St Mary's Church, Bell Lane, ALDWORTH, Berkshire, RG8 9SB. Beautiul old church and a full concert from us at 7.30pm. £10 (£8 conc) 01865 769206

GIGS 2011

Thursday 20 January. Acoustic Room, St Marys Church, Witney, OX28 4AZ. We have been asked to play an extended set at the first anniversary of the Acoustic Room, a regular open mic club held on the third Thursday of every month. Lovely room, friendly people and talented musicians! £3 on the door, starting at 8.15pm. For more details call 01993 705026.

Friday 28 January. St Andrews Church, Old Headington, Oxford, 7.30pm. A full concert in this beautiful medieval church. Includes wine and nibbles at half time! Suitable for all ages. £10 in advance or on the door. Tel: 01865 769206.

Thursday 24 Feb. A private concert in Shrivenham.

Friday 4 March. Holywell Music Room, Oxford OX1 3SA. 7.30pm. If you come to only one Moonrakers gig this year, make sure it is this one! Fabulous 18th century hall and acoustics. A full concert - we will be pulling out all the stops for this one! Get your tickets early. £10 from 01865 769206 or Jon.Bennett@dsl.pipex.com.

Thursday 17th March (St Patrick Day). The Rose & Crown, Chilton, near Didcot, OX11 ORZ. From 8pm onwards, free entry. Come for the craic! Tel: 01235 862992.

Sunday 17 April. . A lunchtime concert at the Oxford Folk Festival! Come and have a beer and watch 40 mins of us playing at the Town Hall, Oxford. Tickets from the festival Oxfordfolkfestival.co.uk. SADLY, THE WHOLE OXFORD FOLK FESTIVAL IS CANCELLED THIS YEAR. SO THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. SORRY!

Saturday 30 April. Cogges St Marys Church, Witney, OX28 3LA. [Next door to Cogges Manor Farm] As part of the Witney Music Festival, we are playing in this lovely old church (with comfortable seats!). 7.30pm. £10 (£8 conc) Tickets from Rapture Music (in Witney)or on the door. Call 01865 769206 for details and advance booking.

Friday 6 May. Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TD. A full concert and performance of our History of the Celtic Harp show (slides, narrative and live music). Come and be educated as well as entertained! It will be in the college chapel. 7.30pm. £10 (£8 conc) in advance or on the door. Further information and booking: 01865 769206

Sunday 12 June. Clumps Orchard, Little Wittenham, Near Abingdon, OX14 4RE. This is an early evening music picnic in the beautiful orchard surrounded by trees (obviously!) and sculptures. Bring the whole family - we may even throw in a few songs for the children! In aid of a local MS charity. Starts at 5.30pm, ends about 8.30pm. £10, children free. Phone 01865 769206 for details.

Sunday 10 July. Penn Festival, Buckinghamshire HP7 OPL. This is a new large outdoor family festival with many different musical styles. We are playing Sunday lunchtime at about 1pm. Though stylistically rather different from Moonrakers, the top of the bill is Boomtown Rats! Look it up on the web - http://www.pennfestival.com/

Saturday 17 September. All Saints Church, Wytham, OX2 8QA. A return to this splendid venue tucked away in the Oxfordshire countryside. 7.30pm £10 (£8 conc) Tickets and further information David Humphrey, 01865 316870

Friday 23 September. Barracks Lane Community Garden, Cowley, Oxford OX4 2AP. We will play in the Octagonal building. It only holds 60 people, so book early! 7.30pm £10 (£8 conc) from 01865 769206.

Sat 22 October. All Saints Church, Ascott Heath, Ascott, SL5 8DQ. A full concert in this beautiful church. 7.30pm. £10 (£8 conc) Call 0791 762 4852.

Sat 29 October. St Peter Church, Peterchurch, Hereford. We have been invited to play a concert at this beautiful newly refurbished church. 7.30pm £10 (£8 conc) Tickets and information (01981) 250245 Contact Eva Morgan morganhinton@tiscali.co.uk

GIGS 2010

Highlights last year included Folk for MS 21st annual concert (Wantage), Alcester Festival, Cornerstone Arts Centre (Didcot) and the Wolvercote Festival.