Medical

Cover for Shows
Four Counties 

Ambulance Services
01297 553142 

 / 07704 095 058

 

Tacchi Morris Arts

Centre, Taunton. 

01823 414141.

 

The Brewhouse

Theatre, Taunton. 

01823 283244.

 
 Somerset College of

Arts and Technology 

01823 275424.

 
West Monkton

Village Hall,

01823 412294

Wellsprings Leisure

Centre, Taunton. 

07891 000347.

 
Taunton School,  

01278 684060

 

Badminton Horse Trials:

08702 423436

 
Quantock

Food Festival 

01458 259485

 

Yeovil May Fayre 

01935 462282

. 
The Royal Bath

West Show: 

01749 822200

Lytes Cary Plant

Fair Cary Manor 

01458 224471 

 

Vintage and

Classic Car

 01761 241428

Swan Theatre,

Yeovil 

01935 845946

 
Bath International

Music Festival: 

01225 463362

. 
Bath Fringe Festival

01225 463362.

 

Somerset

association

for the blind  

01823257059

.
Wessex

Show near Frome  

0871 4241246

. 
The River Festival 

River Parrett, 

01823 356156

 
Yeovil Railway Centre

01935 410420

.
Sailing  Bristol,

Weston & Minehead

 01446 721221

 

 

All dates are correct at time of being published, please confirm date and event details before making travel arrangements. Yearly events are shown at the beginning of each month in light blue. The diary follows.  Events may be cancelled or event dates may be subject to alteration.

Somerset Events 2010, shows, fetes and festivals in Somerset.

SOMERSET MARKETS

8th January 2010

Travellers and Armchair Tourists in the Middle Ages WEA Course St John’s United Reformed Church Corner of Somerset Road & Mowbray Road New Barnet Hertfordshire: We will read accounts of those who ventured far and wide including Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus.

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16th January 2010

A Somerset Wassail Evening Glastonbury traditional event. Charity Wassail! with The Mangledwurzels
Rich’s Farmhouse Cider Watchfield, Highbridge are holding their annual Wassail to raise money in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis (and ensure a good crop of apples, of course). Somerset Scrumpy. 01278 783651 dancing, mulled cider and apple cake held in the Abbey Barn. Booking essential.

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18th January 2010

Market Towns of Wessex Wesley Hall North Street Wiltshire WEA Course: How market towns have grown and developed from their beginnings in Saxon times to the present day.

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SOMERSET EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2010 Annual Events   Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton Donkey Day  Somerset Rural Life Museum   Please ring the above phone number or contact a Somerset Tourist Information Office for dates for  events

5th February 2010

Wurzels Tribute Night! with The Mangledwurzels
The Natterjack Inn, Evercreech Junction, Shepton Mallet, Somerset A night of Wurzels-flavoured, cider-fuelled Scrumpy & Western madness from The Mangledwurzels! 01749 860253

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14th February 2010

King’s College Chapel South Road, Taunton Somerset. Carmina Burana on St Valentine’s Day for a performance of Orff’s Carmina Burana, with its tales of courtship, love and lust.

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14th February 2010, 10.00am - 2.00pm

5th Somerset Potato Day Pylle Village Hall, Pylle (A37), nr Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6SZ. Free admission, refreshments 100 plus varieties if seed potatoes, heritage seeds, everything for the kitchen garden. Seed Swap. 01749860039

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16th February 2010

On Tuesday 16th February 2010 from 10 am until 2pm NHS Somerset will be holding a FREE family fun day at The Legion, Castle Street, Bridgwater.
A magician will be performing and balloon modelling, children will be able to make their own badges and have their face painted. They can take look at a fire engine and meet the firemen. They can do some colouring and lots more. This fun day coincides with the launch of the smokefree homes and cars project in Bridgwater. Families will have to opportunity to take away promotional materials on the day.
03030339998

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20th February 2010 to 21/02/2010

Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show The Bath and West Showground provides the curtain raiser to a season of classic exhibitions. The Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show is almost as old as the International though and, despite the name, is held near Shepton Mallet.

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26th February 2010

The Meeting House, Ilminster, Somerset. 8pm

A rare opportunity to hear internationally respected jazz star and probably the UK's top reedsman, Alan Barnes. Alan's impressive career has included two years with the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, three years with the Tommy Chase Quartet and four years with Humphrey Lyttelton's band and winning the BBC Jazz Instrumentalist Of The Year 2001 and 2006. Craig Milverton is one of Britain’s top jazz pianists who has backed many of the top jazz names including Scott Hamilton, Pete King, Jean Toussaint and Stacey Kent.
Tkts £12 01460 54973

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February 27th 2010

Bridgwater Somerset Saturday 8.00pm ORIGINAL RAGS An evening of fine jazz featuring top trumpet and mandolin player Steve Graham and ace keyboard exponent Mike Denham. The proramme includes classic ragtime, boogie woogie and the great music of Armstrong, Waller, Beiderbecke etc. This fine music coupled with many amusing anecdotes will guarantee an unmissable evening. Reserved seats £10.00 (which includes your table for the evening and interval tasty treats) from host Roger Collett 01278 451187 or Strings 'n' Things in Bridgwater

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11th March 2010

We are very excited to be organising this event for Thursday 11th March. David Hawkins will be giving a fascinating talk on how to research your family tree! Listen to anecdotes from his work on the popular BBC programme Who Do You Think You Are?
Being held at the lovely Queens Arms in Pitminster arrive at 7:00pm for a 7:15pm start and enjoy David Hawkins talk and a home made soup supper.
Tickets are £10.00. To book or for more information please contact Lina on 01823 366147
Proceeds to Somerset Sight, a local charity working with people who lack sight, not vision. Charity number 203296.

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12th March 2010

Ilminster Arts Centre, Ilminster, Somerset. 8.00pm

Mike Denham with the Sunset Cafe Stompers
pre-show dinner available £8.00
Old-style jazz of the New Orleans masters - Jelly Roll Morton, George Lewis and Lewis Armstrong amongst others. Booking: 01460 54973

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13th - 14th March 2010

Westcountry Game Fair 2010 'The Ultimate Countryside Experience'. Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset.  9.00am - 5.00pm both days.
From countryside pursuits, rural crafts to the delights of countryside cuisine Featuring  Smallholders area - bringing together people who have an interest in rural activities or would like to learn more. Over 200 trade stands with a wide selection of countryside shopping, local produce and crafts. Terrier & Lurcher Show (parking not on site, but close by)- also includes Terrier & Lurcher Racing. Samsalin Dog Creche. Gundog Eye Testing- book in advance on 01392 421500
To book tickets in advance, please phone 01749 813899

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26 March 2010

EASTER FAMILY PRIZE BINGO
Suitable for all the family (all children must be supervised by an adult). There will be lots of Easter Prizes! Doors open at 7.00pm. Eyes down for 7.30pm. Refreshments available, plus Raffle. Please come and support the children of East Huntspill Primary School. All welcome!. Doors open 7pm, Eyes down 7.30pm
East Huntspill Primary School, New Road, East Huntspill, Somerset TA9 3PT
07818401774

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26th March 2010

Ilminster Arts Centre, Ilminster, Somerset at 7.30pm
The Ancora Duo. Anne Allen - flute. Sarah Freestone - guitar. Anne has been a regular performer at IAC and always delights with her fabulous sound and attractive personality. Sarah's experience ranges from folk clubs to touring with Alison Moyet. The programme includes Granados, Rodrigo, Schuman, Ibert, Faure, De Falla and Piazzolla. "A most compelling performance" (Julian Bream). This concert is one of a series produced by Concerts in the West.
Tickets £10.00. Booking Line: 01460 54973

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27th March 2010

Call My Wine Bluff - can you beat our experts!?
Saturday 27th March 7:00pm for 7:30 start
Dunster Tithe Barn, Dunster, Somerset
Tickets £20. 2 course supper and fine wines.
For more information or to book tickets please call Lina Bridges on 01823 366147 Proceeds to go to Somerset Sight, a local charity working with people who lack sight, not vision. Charity Number 203296.

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27th March 2010

Holistic Health Fair in Chardstock Community Hall Stalls - Therapists - Taster Sessions 10.30am - 3.30pm Free Entry Free Parking
01460 221545

 

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1st April 2010

Sedgemoor Manor Infant & Nursery School Easter Fete, Parkway, Bridgwater, Somerset, tel 01278 423594 on the 1st April from 1pm. Stall available please telephone.

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3rd April 2010

Sustainable Skills in Somerset
Easter Saturday 3rd April At the Glastonbury Assembly Rooms 10am - 4pm. A hands on day of home grown skills for self empowerment, fun and profit.
With a collection of famous faces providing talks on key subjects. 07720382595

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17th April 2010

Frome Garden Market, Frome, Somerset
Saturday 17th April 2010 10am - 3pm
Free admission 01373 455420

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18 April 2010

North Somerset Vintage Tractor Club, Charity Vintage Tractor Road Run (fancy dress optional) Sunday 18 April at 10am. Starting from: Brian Heals Lorry Park, Wellcroft, Greenhill Road, Sandford, BS25 5PF. Finishing at: BARB, Marine Rescue Centre, The Esplanade, Burnham on Sea, TA8 1BB. Entry fee £10 per vehicle proceeds to BARB SEARCH & RESCUE HOVERCRAFT APPEAL
Further details from Mick 01275 474649

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9th April 2010

Ilminster Arts Centre, Ilminster Somerset, TA19 0AN at 8.00pm. Zoe Schwarz and Rob Koral Jazz and Blues Quartet. Charismatic vocalist Zoe Schwarz brings her quartet with regular guitarist Rob Koral for some lively, swinging jazz standards and expressive, bluesy ballads as well as the occasional self-penned song. Their delicate rapport is reminiscent of the inimitable duets of
Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald. Bruce Crowther wrote in Jazz Journal Intl "Rob Koral, whether filling, adding rhythmic support, or soloing, is superb. His is a talent of
world class proportions". Tickets £10 Pre-show dinner available £8.00.  Booking Line 01460 54973

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25 April 2010

BRIMAR Vintage & Classic car display & cavalcade. 100% of money raised goes to Childrens hospice south west. FREE PUBLIC VIEWING OF THE CARS. Shepton Mallet start, Street High Street at Noon cavalcade and 1 pm on display if 125 cars at Sanders Garden Centre Brent Knoll. 01458 851451

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SOMERSET EVENTS FOR MAY 2010   Annual Events Pinkery Outdoor Education Centre 01598 752225   Badminton Horse Trials: Tel: 08702 423436   Quantock Food Festival  01458 259485  Open Day and Fun Dog Show  Lytes Cary Plant Fair  Cary Manor 01458 224471  Vintage and Classic Car 01761 241428 Swan Theatre, Yeovil 01935 845946 Bath International Music Festival: Tel: 01225 463362.  Bath Fringe Festival: Tel: 01225 463362.  Somerset association for the blind  01823257059. Wessex Show  near Frome  0871 4241246.  The River Festival  River Parrett, 01823 356156  Yeovil Railway Centre,   01935 410420. Sailing  Bristol, Weston & Minehead 01446 721221.  Woodland Mammal Detective  01934 844518.  Yeovil May Fayre 01935 462282.  The Royal Bath and West Show: Tel: 01749 822200. Minehead Hobby Horse Fair.  Weston-super-Mare Power Boat racing  The Bath Festival May-June. Quantock Food Festival, Food  Porlock Village Gardens Open  Brendon Folk Festival Wessex Show and Air Pageant,   Please ring the above phone number or contact a Somerset Tourist Information Office for dates for the above events

1-3 May 2010

Bath Spring Flower Show 2010

The Annual Spring Flower Show, now in its 24th year, is held over the May Bank Holiday weekend (1-3 May) in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Victoria Park. The Show was commissioned to celebrate the centenary of the Botanical Gardens (in 1987), a stone's throw away from the showground, and well worth a visit for its beauty and peace. The Show’s appeal is not just to the gardener. There is a wide array of displays and activities going on throughout including a beautiful Floral Art Marquee display by members of the area’s Floral Art Clubs, the Horticultural Sundries Marquee and much more. British Food and Farming have a marquee where you have an opportunity to buy first class British farm produce. There will be cookery demonstrations, local Women’s Institutes and Townswomen’s Guilds have their own marquee with competition entries and delicious home baked cakes and preserves. Children can spend a very enjoyable and productive time in the Children’s Activity Marquee run by Bath Area Play Project and for the under 5’s there is a crèche. Food and drink is available throughout the day. Bands and dancers provide entertainment. Weather presents no problem as practically all of the Show is held under cover with parking being available close to the showground.
For advance tickets, call Bath Tourist Information Centre: 0844 847 5256

3 May 2010

Milverton Street Fair, Milverton, Somerset. May Bank holiday (May 3rd). Main street closed to traffic. 100 stalls and entertainment all day. contact 01823 400529

8th May 2010

Come for a FREE SAIL at Durleigh Reservoir on 8th May
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last sail 4 p.m.)
Barbecue and refreshments. Lovely lawn lakeside setting with picnic tables. For further details contact: Steve 07814 441212 or 01278 663511 or Pete 07974 808972
Durleigh Sailing Club and SYCSA, Enmore Road, Bridgwater, Somerset. TA5 2AW

9th May 2010

HorseWorld Open Day 10am – 5pm
Entry by donation. HorseWorld Visitor Centre, Bristol BS14 0QJ.  Tel 01275 893020 for more information
Come to HorseWorld’s Open Day to see exciting horse-related demonstrations, including a knight in armour, experience the Wild West with the Lawmen, and marvel at the beauty of the Spanish horses. There are also stilt walkers, fire jugglers, fairground rides, games, facepainting, homemade crafts, cakes and plants – something for the whole family to enjoy!
There will also be special live performances by Bristol’s Prince of Pop, AJ, and teen sensation Trinity Miss.
Admission to the event is by donation but every penny spent will help the charity to save the lives of neglected and mistreated horses, ponies and donkeys.

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15th May 2010

Tacchi -Morris Arts Centre Taunton Saturday May 15th 8.00pm. Peter Donegan son of the legendary Lonnie Donegan has joined up with his dad's old band to play an evening celebrating not only Lonnie's music but also his own compositions. Peter has inherited many of his dad's fine talents so the evening promises to be a foot stamping, sing-a-long extravaganza of high octane music not to be missed Reserved seats £12.00 & £10.00 concs from the box office 01823 414141 (open Mon-Fri 10.00am--4.00pm ) or from host Roger Collett 01278 451187

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15th May 2010

Compton Dundon Charity Antiques Fair. 0930 - 1500hrs.
Meadway Hall on Ham Lane. Refreshments provided and free parking. Funds to benefit St Margaret's Hospice and The Children's Hospice South West.
£1 donation for entrance fee, children free.
01458 272371

15 - 16 May 2010

THE HELICOPTER MUSEUM, WESTON-SUPER-MARE
SAT 15TH MAY 10AM- 9PM
SUN 16TH MAY 10AM - 5.30PM
For ‘Museums At Night’ 2010 The Helicopter Museum is going bigger and better by hosting an event that no aviation fan will be able to resist! The theme for this year years event is ’The Battle of Britain’ to tie in with the 70th anniversary of the historic WWII conflict later this year.
Throughout the weekend of the 15th and 16th May the hangars and display buildings of the World famous Museum will be brimming with over 50 flight simulators of various shapes and sizes demonstrating the controls and manoeuvrability of a myriad aircraft including helicopters, fighter jets and passenger airliners. Visitors will be able to test fly all these aircraft at no extra cost. The main attraction of the weekend will be the incredible head to head ‘Spitfire vs Messershmidt’ dogfight simulator. Visitors will be able to climb into a reconstructed cockpit of the two aircraft and engage in a simulated dogfight over a London skyline care of the very latest in flight sim technology. Also over the weekend there will be real helicopters landing and taking off from the museums helipad including the Great Western and Dorset & Somerset Air ambulances, flights around the Weston Coastline in a Bell Jet-ranger (additional cost) and non stop big screen action courtesy of The Virtual RAF Battle of Britain Flypasts. If that wasn’t enough there will also be a WWII encampment on site, care of The Ack Ack Living History Group with authentic vehicles, tents, a shot down ME109 mock-up and a real Bofors Anti Aircraft Gun. Then as the evening of Saturday night arrives we go BACK TO THE BLITZ for Museums at Night 2010.
As air raid sirens sound and giant searchlights illuminate the exhibition hangar all the flight simulators will switch over and link up to recreate a gigantic air battle over the bombed ruins of London. Also look out for members of The Home Guard and shot down German pilots around the museum! The Museum NAAFI Café will be serving mugs of tea, hot stew and authentic period home made cakes throughout the evening. All proceeds from this event are shared between the three charities involved.
01934 635227

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22 May 2010 - 5 September 2010

Weston-super-Mare Sand Sculpture Festival, Weston-super-Mare Beach, Marine Parade. BS23 1BA,  (Between the Seafront Office and SeaQuarium)
Come and see amazing sand sculptures created by sculptors from around the world! This year the sculptures will be all about what makes Britain great, from legendary & famous to quirky & eccentric. What do you think should be included? During the opening weekend you will be able to see sculptors at work and ask them all about the building process.
Tickets: Adult £3.50 Concession £2.50 Children £1.50 Family £8.00 (2 adults & 2 children)
Telephone: 01934 88 88 00

22 May 2010

Blagdon Fete at Blagdon Court, Blagdon, North Somerset 1 -4.30pm. Come and join us for a BBQ with bar, or later for a cream tea overlooking beautiful Blagdon Lake. We will have lots to do for children and adults alike. Ride on steam engine, Childrens Entertainer, Maypole dancing, lots of fun sideshows and stalls, White Elephant, large plant stall, books, homemade cakes etc.
Adults £1 children free.  01761 462508

23rd May - 1st November 2010

Outdoor Equine Sculpture Exhibition
Following last year’s success Horseworld are pleased to announce details of the 2010 sculpture exhibition. Taking place May 23rd to November 1st the show will exhibit the work of over thirty exciting and diverse artists, to include; Gilbert Whyman, Tom Hill, Janet Roome, Jolanta Jagiello and Andrew De Friesz. The idea of the exhibition is to display horses, ponies and donkeys and their mythological variants illustrating their place in history, prehistory and myth. Entry to the exhibition is included in the standard Visitor Centre entry fee;
Adults £6.95, Children £4.95, OAPs £5.95, Family Tickets £20.95, under 3’s go free
For information contact; Jess Winchester, Fundraising & Communications Manager, 01275 893034 or
HorseWorld Visitor Centre, Staunton Lane, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 0QL

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28th - 31st May 2010

Wareham 28th - 31st May 2010 Tonefest a boutique festival with live music over 40 bands playing 60 hours of music. Cover bands such as Sgt Peppers Lonley Dartboard Band, Ratrace and unsigned talent including Fearne, The Rebs, Jake Morley. Camping on site, childrens activities and entertainment, a London pub on site. 01202246757

29 - 31 May 2010

Flower Festival, St Andrews Church, Compton Dundon, Nr Somerton, Somerset. 1030 - 1700hrs.
Refreshments available. 01458 272371

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St Catherine's Artisan market Frome
A market on a hill, first Sunday of the month throughout the summer, featuring designer/makers, local food and vintage and retro

 

7 June 2010

 

Wellington Street Fair. 10 - 5pm. Free Entertainment, Wide Variety of Stalls. Something for all the Family.

01823 664728

 

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Friday 11th June

 

Posh Frocks and Wellies Classical Evening. Back tie with a hint of agricultural sophistication. 7pm onwards. Tickets: £8 in advance. £10 on door.

 

Saturday 12th June

 

5th PSA Concert with 12 live bands headlined by the UK's funkiest RHCP tribute band, the Fred Hot Chili Peppers - (also performing as a Rage Against The Machine tribute band). Bring on the Mosh Pit! Fancy Dress, Kids Area, Gurt Lush Food, Photo Booth and LIVE WORLD CUP FOOTBALL.1pm til midnight. Wristband: £18 in advance. £20 on door.Combo deal for both: £25 Tickets/Wristbands on sale from Home Farm: May 14thTel: 01935 840261
 

12 June 2010

Open Farm Sunday on 12 June 2010 11am - 4pm at Rodway Farm, Cannington, Somerset. Come and see how your local farm works - with a wide range of activities, demonstrations, entertainment, food and fun for the whole family! Free entry. Dogs not permitted. For details call 01278 655065

 

12 June 2010

PAWLETT SCHOOL SOMERSET HOLDING SUMMER FAYRE , WE HAVE LOTS OF OUTSIDE ATTRACTIONS ATTENDING , SUCH AS BRIDGEWATER BAND , QUAD BIKES & CARS HUMAN GYROSCOPE ! , AIR & SEA CADETS , MAJORETTES, PLUS MANY OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES, & craft stalls NUMEROUS ACTIVITIES , FUN FOR ALL AGES - CHILDREN TO GRANDPARENTS !
07866 930 931

 

12 June 2010

Animal & Equine Open Day including Exemption Dog Show at Animal Management Centre, Cannington Somerset. Saturday 12 June 2010 10am - 4pm Free entry to event. £1 per entry for dog show or call 01278 655065

 

Sat 12 June 2010
 

Somerset, Bridgewater Three summer canalside craft fairs are taking place on Sat 12 June, Sat 10 July & Sat 14 August at Maunsel Lock, North Newton from 11am-3pm. If you wish to book a stall please contact Eve 01278 671453

 

12 and 13 June 2010

Taunton Horse Show. Held at Taunton Racecourse
Show jumping, Dressage and Showing
07702 343822

 

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19th and 20th June 2010

TAUNTON VALE POLO CLUB - LADIES TOURNAMENT WEEKEND: 19th and 20th June 2010.
A weekend of action, exhilaration and fun with something for everyone. SATURDAY - Open Day. All welcome. ticket includes entrance, Polo, a rustic Somerset lunch, bar and kiddies corner. SUNDAY - Ladies Day. High Tea, champagne bar, exhibitors and Polo. Advance purchase only. 07711 836120
 

20 June 2010

Dogs 4 Adoption and Retired Greyhound Trust Fun Dog Show 11am start. Tel 01823 480835

 

25th June 2010

Blagdon Village – Taunton’s age exclusive retirement community – is marking Wimbledon fortnight by extending an open invitation to enjoy a Strawberries and Cream Afternoon Tea. The village, off Haines Hill in Middleway will be serving up the summer treat in Blagdon Lodge, the central clubhouse which boasts the village’s communal facilities on Friday 25th June. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the village, view the handful of remaining cottages and apartments for sale and chat to residents already enjoying the Retirement Villages lifestyle. Blagdon Village comprises 85 independent living cottages, bungalows and apartments for people aged 60 and over and a range of communal facilities, situated just a few minutes from the centre of Taunton and the town’s Vivary Park. Doors are open for afternoon tea between 2pm and 4pm. To book an appointment or to find out more please call on 01823 336192.

 

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25-27 June 2010

Cheddar Gorge Trekking Challenge in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Take on a trekking challenge in the beautiful Cheddar Gorge area whilst raising vital funds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Have fun trekking 23 miles over 2 days crossing of the Western Mendips Ridge, beautifully elevated hills with stunning panoramic views of the open countryside including the amazing Cheddar Gorge and charming villages. This trek is organised by professional walking company Walkwise UK.
Full Package: £150 per person sharing a twin room, or £180 per person in a single room. Includes: 2 nights accommodation (Friday 20th and Saturday 21st), 2 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 2 evening meals, all transport to and from walks (to and from the hotel), professional walking guides.Minimum fundraising pledge: £250 per person. Event Only: £75 per person. Includes: 2 picnic lunches, 1 evening meal (Saturday), all transport to and from walks (to and from the hotel), and professional walking guides. Minimum fundraising pledge: £250 per person. For a free information pack please contact Breakthrough's trekking team on 020 7025 2426

 

 

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St Catherine's Artisan market Frome
A market on a hill, first Sunday of the month throughout the summer, featuring designer/makers, local food and vintage and retro

7th July 2010

If you're curious about your family history - but don't know where to start - then we have the perfect event for you! Join us at the Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne for an evening of Genealogy. David Hawkings, who has worked on the popular BBC programme "Who Do You Think You Are?" will be giving a fascinating talk, full of anecdotes from his time on the show, plus advice on how to research your family tree.
Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:15pm start. Tickets are just £10.00 and include a delicious Ploughman's supper.
For tickets please contact Lina Bridges on 01823 366147
All proceeds will go to Somerset Sight, a local charity working with people who lack sight, not vision. (Charity number 203296)

Sat 10 July 2010

Somerset, Bridgewater
Three summer canalside craft fairs are taking place on Sat 12 June, Sat 10 July & Sat 14 August at Maunsel Lock, North Newton from 11am-3pm. If you wish to book a stall please contact Eve 01278 671453

16th - 18th July 2010

Free Apex Art Festival. Highbridge/Burnham-on-sea.

18th July 2010

Crewkerne Lions Fun Day 18th July 2010. Clapton Farm, Clapton from 12.30pm

21st July 2010

Curry Night for Charity
The Natraj Tandoori is holding a curry night in support of Somerset Sight.
Enjoy an all you can eat, set menu of starter and main course for a credit munching £15.00 per person.
Doors open from 7:00pm. Dinner served at 8:00pm.
Natraj Tandoori Restaurant, East Reach, Taunton
To book your tickets please contact Lina on 01823 366147

24th July 2010

Charlton’s Village Day. 12 – 5pm. Bouncy Castles, Gladiator Arena, Chain saw juggling, Sculpture Wars. Two men battle it out with chain saws and logs to create amazing sculptures. Funky Puppets, Whacky Races, Skittles, Drumming Workshop, Wellie Wanging,
Humpty Dumpty, Parachute Games, Coconut Shy, Hoopla, Splat The Rat. Hog Roast, BBQ, Bar, Teas and cake, Tug of war, And much much more……..
Guaranteed fun for all the family. Free entry. Car Parking £1
Charlton’s Memorial Playing Fields, Top Road, Charlton Adam, Somerset TA11 7BE

29th July 2010

Forde Abbey Charity Summer Fair
Forde Abbey, Nr Chard, Somerset. 11am – 4pm
Sample produce from the farmers market, browse the craft stalls and enjoy the many attractions including a great classic car show. Great fun for the whole family with something to suit every age group! All proceeds from the event will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care and RABI.
Contact: Amy on 01460 271230

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30th - 31st July 2010

Portishead Show & Country Fair. Friday 30th & Saturday 31st July. The Flower Show Field, Clevedon Road, Portishead  01275 817350

30th July to 1st August 2010

Milverton Literary Festival
taking place in the beautiful village of Milverton Somerset.
Short Story & Poetry competition alongside workshops, debates, authors, writers, publishers, book sellers and lots of interesting sessions
Programme will be available throughout Taunton Deane and Wellington Bookshop
07581336902

31 July 2010

Wells Cathedral, Somerset 7pm
The dreamers of dreams - inspirational English Choral Music
Elgar - The Music Makers, Vaughan Williams - Toward the unknown region, Parry - Blest pair of sirens
Vaughan Williams - Flos campi, Judith Bingham - The darkness is no darkness, S.S. Wesley - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace
Somerset Chamber Choir, Southern Sinfonia, Sara Fulgoni - mezzo-soprano, Alan George - viola, Oliver Walker - organ, Graham Caldbeck - conductor
Tickets (priced £10 - £25) are available from MusicBox Tel: 01275 349010

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SOMERSET EVENTS FOR AUGUST 2010 The South Somerset Food Festival 01935 845946  Gatcombe Park Horse Trials: Tel: 01423 339423 East Somerset Railway. 01749880417 Bristol Flower Show Durdham Downs 01749822200 Clevedon Horse Show and Agricultural Show.  The Dunster Show.  Drayton Street Fair Church Street & Village Hall The Brendon Show Lammas Lughnasadh at Chalice Well Taunton Flower Show Taunton, Vivary Park National Garden Scheme Day Dunster Castle, Dunster Bat Hunt Dunster Castle, Dunster Seaside Fun Day The Beach and Esplanade,  Musical Extravaganza Glastonbury Abbey - In the park, Orchard Portman Taunton Vale Polo - Allerford Museum Summer Fair Museum Grounds,  Nunney Village Street Fair Nunney , Nr Frome Peat Heritage Exhibition Somerset Rural Life Museum,  Steam Fayre and Vintage Bishops Lydeard 01643 704996  Exmoor Explorer Mountain Bike Marathon Clematis Weekend Hestercombe Gardens,  Art Exhibition in Crowcombe Open Day Companion Dog Show  Porlock Celebrates Sea Britain The Weir, Porlock Exford Show Dunster Show Healing at the Well Chalice Well Gardens, Glastonbury Traditional Folk Music in Blenheim Gardens, Minehead Bruton Horticultural Show Memorial Hall, Priddy Sheep Fair Village Green, Priddy Please ring the above phone number or contact a Somerset Tourist Information Office for dates for the above events

St Catherine's Artisan market Frome
A market on a hill, first Sunday of the month throughout the summer, featuring designer/makers, local food and vintage and retro

7th August 2010

Summer Fete at Home from Home Nursery on Saturday August 7th, 10am till 2pm in aid of When You Wish Upon A Star. Lots of things for all the family, BBQ, bouncy castle, face painting, tombola, raffle and lots more.
01458 446460

Sat 14 August 2010

Somerset, Bridgewater
Three summer canalside craft fairs are taking place on Sat 12 June, Sat 10 July & Sat 14 August at Maunsel Lock, North Newton from 11am-3pm. If you wish to book a stall please contact Eve 01278 671453

14th August 2010

Retired Greyhound Fun Dog Show
Sat August 14th At Taunton Polo Ground, Orchard Portman, Taunton 11am Start
01823 480835

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28th, 29th & 30th August 2010 August Bank Holiday

AXBRIDGE PAGEANT 2010 Axbridge’s rich past in this spectacular historical re-enactment played out in the town’s medieval square, from the turbulent time of the Saxons and Elizabethans up to the evacuees of World War II and on to the present day. Tickets NOW on sale.Book your place at the main event or at one of the festival events Get your booking form for all pageant performances and festival events from call the Pageant enquiry desk direct on 07931 638 681.

29th August 2010

Craft Fayre Henhayes Community Centre, South Street Car Park, Crewkerne, Somerset TA13 8DA 11am-3pm
Lots of different crafts. Come and showcase your talent!
Free entry, free parking in the town and disabled Access
Stall enquires please contact Gema on 07907 814115

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SOMERSET EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2010   Annual Events   Frome Cheese Show. Crewkerne Carnival. Ilminster Carnival Sept-Oct National Amateur Gardening Show Bath and West    Theale Flower Show Next to the childrens play area,  Somerset Showcase The Square, Axbridge, nr  The Gorge Outdoor Festival Cheddar and the Mendip  Dillington Open Day Dillington House, Ilminster Porlock Festival Various Venues around, Porlock Frome Cheese and Agricultural Show West Woodlands  RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day, Yeovilton,  World Peace Day and Autumn Equinox Chalice Well  British BMX Championship Broadway House, Cheddar Wellington Carnival  Langport Craft Market An outside event St. Matthew's Fair West Street and St. Matthew's Field  Cheddar Challenge Broadway House Holiday Park National Amateur Gardening Show: Tel: 01749 822200. Please ring the above phone number or contact a Somerset Tourist Information Office for dates for the above events

4 – 5 September 2010

National Trust
Charcoal Making at Fyne Court
9.30am Sat until 2pm Sun. Come to Fyne court and learn about the dark art of charcoal making on this weekend long event. The wardens will take you from log to BBQ in easy steps and bring the property to life with evening activities on the Saturday. Food will be provided, please bring camping equipment for camping on site.
£50 Per person. Booking essential on 01823 451587

5th September 2010

The Magdalen Project Open Day
Sunday 5th September 11am - 4pm
Magdalen Farm, Winsham, Somerset, TA20 4AP
The Magdalen Project is pleased to be opening its doors to the public on Sunday 5th September 2010 from 11am to 4pm. There will be tours around the organic farm showing how farming and nature can support one another. Food from the farm will be available to enjoy on the day and to take home with fresh organic eggs and meat boxes on sale. There will be childrens activities in the main field including arts & crafts, face painting, bouncy castle and taster sessions in surviving in the wild. Rural crafts will be demonstrated throughout the day with stalls displaying locally made crafts. The day promises to be great fun with something for everyone.
01460 30144

09/09/2010 to 12/09/2010

Porlock Arts Festival
Each year this picturesque Somerset village, set in the stunning scenery of Exmoor National Park, hosts a four-day Arts Festival.

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10th & 11th September 2010

Wessex Beer Festival. The Old Down Inn, Emborough, Somerset, BA3 4SA. 5pm to 11pm, Saturday - 11am to 11pm. The Wessex Beer Festival is a charity event, now in its fourth year. It will be held in the (generously donated) grounds of the Old Down Inn at Emborough. The Old Down is a 16th century coaching inn with plenty of character and is a perfect location to sample our many beers and ciders. We hope to provide you with a great atmosphere, superb quality ales, excellent food and varied entertainment. Contact telephone number: 01761 235835.

11 September 2010

Yarlington Fayre 11-5pm. Set in beautiful grounds of Yarlington House, Admission £2, Children Free. Falconry & Gun Dog Display, Terrier Racing. Children's Attractions, Delicious lunches, Dog Show, Beer Tent, Live Music, Cream Teas. Something for all the family. In aid of Yarlington church & village hall. dogs on leads welcome. The famous race The Yarlington Mile starts at 3.30pm. Yarlington House, Yarlington Near Wincanton Somerset BA9 8DY. Interested Stall holders contact Jane Braybon 01963440660

11th of September 2010

The Coast Along for Water Aid 2010 which involves a sponsored walk around the beautiful coast paths of Britain to raise funds to help provide safe water and effective sanitation to some of the poorest communities Africa, Asia and the Pacific region. The South West Coast Path may be the closest to you.
01225 526149

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17-19 September 2010

The 2010 Annual autumn Folk festival
At Ebborways Farm Pelting Drove, Priddy, Somerset
07970735682

25th and 26th September 2010

The Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovil, Somerset, has been chosen as the venue for the UK’s 2010 Silverline Power Tool Drag Racing Championship which will take place on the 25th and 26th September 2010.
Great fun for the whole family, the crazy sport of power tool drag racing involves transforming hand held power tools into lean mean drag racing machines!
With a total prize fund of £3,000 up for grabs, there are two sides to the event – ride-on and non-ride-on.
Previous events have been covered by Channel 5’s Gadget Show and competitors have come from as far as America to take part.
In addition to the power tool Drag Racing, visitors to the Museum will also witness a battle for robot supremacy as the Robo Challenge teams will be battling it out in their survival of the fittest robot. Meanwhile, outside on the runway, Dragster driver Dave ‘Grumpy’ Wilson will be warming the tyres of his 3,500BHP FIA Champion Dragster which has a recorded top speed of 265mph.
To find out more about taking part, 01935 382273

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SOMERSET EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2010 Annual Events The Dairy Show Bath and West 01749822200 Cleeve Abbey, Washford- local apples, 01984 640377 Holnicote , Selworthy, Minehead 01643 862452 Sanders Garden World, Brent Knoll 01278 761111 Secret World, New Road, Highbridge, 01278783250 Dulverton Carnival Through the centre of Dulverton The Dairy Show Bath and West Showground, Shepton  Quartz Festival Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton,  Exmoor Food Festival Various Locations, Across  Steam, Cream Carnage Between Minehead Bishops Lydeard, West Somerset Railway Mendip Food Drink Festival Various, Across Mendip Wells Festival of Literature.Glastonbury Spinners Somerset Rural Life Glastonbury 01458 831197 Please ring the above phone number or contact a Somerset Tourist Information Office for dates for the above events

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20th November 2010

Saturday 20th November- Christmas Craft Fair Curry Rivel Village Hall 11-3pm. Quality craft stalls, light refreshments, live festive music, crafts to do. Free entrance. Good disabled access. Parking in free village car park close by.  01458 252799

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Saturday 27 November - Wellington School Christmas Fair. Princess Royal Sports Centre 10 - 3. High quality crafts & local produce. Cafe. Good disabled access. Entrance 50p. 01823 663737

28th November 2010

A wonderful festive Yule Christmas Market with something for everyone. Held this year on the 28th November at Taunton Rugby Club, Hyde Park, Bathpool Taunton this is your one stop Christmas shopping experience with gifts for all as well as treats for yourself.
Everything from Handmade and bespoke crafts, arts and gifts to books, tarot & jewellery with lots more.
Again we have Some of the best Healers, Readers and Therapists in the South West in attendance so a perfect chance to stock up on all your shopping and pamper yourself too!!!  £1 entry with all proceeds to Help for Heroes so don't miss out and add us to your diary.
Look forward to seeing you there
07532207044

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