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What's happening in the Quantock area in 2010
Jump to month: April, May, June, July, August, Sept., Oct., Nov., Dec.| Date | Event | Details | Contact |
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| March 9th Tue |
Trestle & Moon Fool presents Moon Fool |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm In this show, three performers transform into different characters from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Combining Balkan folk music with circus jazz and playful acrobatic movement with a fusion of new and original text, this is an emotive and inventive re-imagining of Shakespeare’s well-loved play. A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50 60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| March 10th Wed | An Evening With Jimmy Greaves |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm Jimmy Greaves was one of England’s best ever goal scorers and now he is a great entertainer. He rolls into town with his great friend and agent Terry Baker to regale you with many amusing anecdotes from his life as an after dinner speaker, TV personality and truly great footballer. Adult only entertainment (16+), which has played to standing ovations all over the country. Signed shirts, books and photographs will be available in the foyer. A £17.50 B £16 C £14.50 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| March 11th Thurs | Dept of Smelling Pistakes | Bridgwater Arts Centre, 8pm Following the success of ’20,000 Leagues Under the Office’, Publick Transport presents a new comedy set in Russia where two civil servants jostle for power, one a puffed up bureaucrat in search of a job description, the other an unexpected inspector. Reluctant to commit to specific thought for fear of showing ignorance of the party line - which changes hourly - they make idle conversation out of which is extrapolated the deepest meaning, while their attempts at political correctness only result in grammatical incorrectness. www.publicktransport.com Suitable for ages 10+. £10; £9 conc; £7 members |
For more details & booking see web-site Map |
| Spiers and Boden | Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm Described by The Guardian as “the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene” and twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, Spiers and Boden have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground. www.myspace.com/spiersandboden Full £12.50 60+ £12.50 Conc. £10 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
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| March 12th Fri |
Urban Folk Quartet | Bridgwater Arts Centre, 8pm From the heady mix of traditional tunes of England and Spain to the vibrant fusion rhythms of the Birmingham scene come The Urban Folk Quartet: demon fiddle players Joe Broughton (Albion Band, Feast of Fiddles) and Paloma Trigas (Carlos Nunez), irrepressible multi instrumentalist Frank Moon and storming rhythm-manTom Chapman. www.myspace.com/theurbanfolkquartet £10; £9 conc; £7 members |
For more details & booking see web-site Map |
| Comedy Headliner Jo Caulfield |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 8pm The minute Jo Caulfield hits the stage you know you’re in for a good time. She is one of the most successful and instantly recognisable female comedians in the country. Star of Radio 4’s critically acclaimed It’s That Jo Caulfield Again and regularly seen on Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Argumental, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Best of The Comedy Store. Full £14 60+ £14 Conc. £12 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
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| March 13th Sat | Vienna Festival Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 2pm & 7:45pm Vienna Festival Ballet returns with their traditional, enchanting production of Sleeping Beauty, a classic fairy tale set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score. The music, stunning choreography, beautiful costumes, all combine to portray the struggle between good and evil. www.viennafestivalballet.comA £17.50 B £16 C £14.50 60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off Family ticket (4 people, max adults) A £60 B £54 C £48 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| March 14th Sun | Fish and Chip Special for Mums | West Somerset Railway, Bishop's Lydeard Departing at 12:30pm Treat Mum to a Fish and Chips lunch on a steam train ride to the seaside. Spend a couple of hours in Minehead and then take the optional Afternoon Tea on the return train to Bishops Lydeard. The train will leave Bishops Lydeard at 12:30 p.m. The cost is £22.50 for adults and £20.00 for children and there is an optional extra on the 16:05 return train from Minehead of an afternoon tea with specially designed cupcake which will cost an extra £3.50 |
Tickets & Information: 01643 704996 |
| Mothers Day Lunch | Combe House Hotel, Holford Treat you mother to a super 3 course lunch in our lovely restaurant, and a gift to take home with our compliments. For more details see web site |
Tel: 01278 741382
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| March 15th Mon | Relaxation Class | Minehead Baptist Church, 6:00-7:30pm We all feel wound up sometimes....come and learn how to relax...This is a chair based 'Relaxation' class lead by an instructor. It is a VERY GENTLE chair based stretching and relaxation technique (NO, you don't stand on one hand with one leg over your shoulder here !). ALL ages and abilities/disabilities welcome. There is time for a cup of tea and a chat after the class so, use the opportunity for social contact too! £2 per session Class held in the Lounge of the Baptist Church, Parks Road Class starts 6.00pm to 7.30pm every Monday evening. Contact: West Somerset Inclusion Project, 3 Parks Lane, Minehead, 01643-708765 or email keith.ayers.mind@googlemail.com |
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| March 16th Tue |
Butterflies & Moths in the Garden | Holford & District Village Hall, 7:30pm Holford Gardeners Group.Mr Roger Sutton ‘Butterflies & Moths in the Garden’ Admission for members is £1, non members £3. There is a raffle, refreshments, Members Bonus Prize Draw of National Garden Vouchers - drawn each month - if not claimed, prize increases by £10 per month. |
Contact: Mrs Mo Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| March 17th Wed | The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) present Nick Middleton 'Deserts' |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm Delve into the world’s most unique landscapes guided by world expert Nick Middleton. Discover extraordinary scenery, ingenious human adaptation and rich biodiversity to uncover the true nature of these fascinating extreme environments. Nick Middleton is a geographer, writer and presenter of television documentaries. He teaches physical geography at Oxford University and is a Fellow of St Anne’s College. His main research interests are in the natural and human use of deserts. His work has taken him to many of the world’s deserts, including the Sahara, Namib, Gobi and Atacama. A £13.50 B £11.50 C £9.50 60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50 RGS-IBG Members £11 each (limit of 2) |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| March 18th Thurs | The Hidden Garden of Chatham Royal Dockyard | Nether Stowey Village Hall, 7:30pm Nether Stowey Gardeners present: 'The Hidden Garden of Chatham Royal Dockyard', a talk by Barbara Marchant |
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| March 19th Fri |
New Art Club This Is Now |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm Join Britain’s funniest dance duo as they deconstruct this first ever Now album and jump headlong into the dark pool of days gone by and come out covered in a filthy 80’s gunk. Wrestling with classic hits from Bonnie Tyler and Duran Duran, amongst others, will Tom and Pete be able to save the audience from drowning in nostalgia? www.myspace.com/newartclub www.newartclub.org A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50 60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| March 20th Sat |
Adam Henson of 'Countryfile' | Holford & District Village Hall, 7pm for 7:30pm Holford Gardeners Group.Celebrity Evening Adam Henson - ‘Countryfile comes to Holford’ |
Tickets from Diana Hartfield 01278 741142 Map |
| Art Sale by Watchet Art Club |
Methodist Schoolrooms, Harbour Rd. Watchet 10.00am - 11.30am Charity Art Sale by Watchet Art Club for Haiti earthquake victims. A selection of paintings (previously on sale at recent exhibitions for between £15 - £25) have been donated by local artists. These will be sold for just £5.00 each. Coffee and cakes for sale as usual All proceeds for Haiti would be directed through the (MRDF) Methodist Relief and Development Fund |
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| Community Show Brewhouse Benefit Gala | Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm Celebrate the best of local community arts and entertainment as Taunton’s amazing array of performance societies join forces to present a fabulous gala performance, showcasing the talent that formed the very foundation of The Brewhouse’s history. The proceeds from this event will support the long-term success of The Brewhouse’s future. £20 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
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| March 21st Sun | Crowcombe Film Night "Glorious 39" 12A |
Crowcombe Hall, Crowcombe Doors open 7pm, film starts 7:30pm Glorious 39, 12A. Anne, politically naive movie star and adopted daughter of a rich Tory MP with a country estate in Norfolk, who, in the long hot summer of 1939, stumbles across an establishment plot involving the SIS and the aristocracy Tickets £6 From crowcombe Post Office or David Freemantle hartwoodhouse@hotmail.com |
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| March 22nd Mon | Relaxation Class | Minehead Baptist Church, 6:00-7:30pm We all feel wound up sometimes....come and learn how to relax...This is a chair based 'Relaxation' class lead by an instructor. It is a VERY GENTLE chair based stretching and relaxation technique (NO, you don't stand on one hand with one leg over your shoulder here !). ALL ages and abilities/disabilities welcome. There is time for a cup of tea and a chat after the class so, use the opportunity for social contact too! £2 per session Class held in the Lounge of the Baptist Church, Parks Road Class starts 6.00pm to 7.30pm every Monday evening. Contact: West Somerset Inclusion Project, 3 Parks Lane, Minehead, 01643-708765 or email keith.ayers.mind@googlemail.com |
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| March 25th -27th Thurs- Sat |
A Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Production Cider With Rosie |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm, Sat Matinee 2pm A new adaptation by Daniel O’Brien Directed by Abigail Anderson ‘I belonged to a generation which saw, by chance, the end of a thousand years’ life’ "He had a nightingale inside him" read his Guardian obituary – it will be heard singing clearly in this evocative, charming and lyrical production. A £15 B £12.50 C £10 60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| March 26th Fri |
Wine tasting with Seafood Buffet | Combe House Hotel, Holford Join us for an evening of exciting wine tasting and expert tuition from wine expert Guy Wilkes from the Wine Shed - Wiveliscombe, and enjoy a great seafood buffet to compliment the wines on offer. See web site for details see web site |
Tel: 01278 741382 Map |
| March 27th Sat |
'A Lighthearted Evening with the Poets' | Holford & District Village Hall, 7:30pm An evening of easy listening anecdotes and poetry with Mark Ward, Estate Worker and guide direct from the Wordsworth Trust in Grasmere, Cumbria. Mark will also be telling us about his life working with the trust. Mark Ward was born in Blackburn. He has worked on Alaskan radio, built film sets in Africa and worked for a New Zealand production company. He has written numerous collections of poetry and prose, and has been the recipient of several writers’ awards. There will be an excellent raffle and all profits from this event will be donated to the ‘Help for Heroes’ charity. Tickets £8.00 in advance. Cheques payable to ‘Help for Heroes’ from Erl and Mo Plomgren, Lady Charles House, Holford TA5 1RZ |
Contact: Erl & Mo Plomgren 01278 741152 Map |
| Art Sale by Watchet Art Club |
Methodist Schoolrooms, Harbour Rd. Watchet 10.00am - 11.30am Charity Art Sale by Watchet Art Club for Haiti earthquake victims. A selection of paintings (previously on sale at recent exhibitions for between £15 - £25) have been donated by local artists. These will be sold for just £5.00 each. Coffee and cakes for sale as usual All proceeds for Haiti would be directed through the (MRDF) Methodist Relief and Development Fund |
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| March 29th Mon | Relaxation Class | Minehead Baptist Church, 6:00-7:30pm We all feel wound up sometimes....come and learn how to relax...This is a chair based 'Relaxation' class lead by an instructor. It is a VERY GENTLE chair based stretching and relaxation technique (NO, you don't stand on one hand with one leg over your shoulder here !). ALL ages and abilities/disabilities welcome. There is time for a cup of tea and a chat after the class so, use the opportunity for social contact too! £2 per session Class held in the Lounge of the Baptist Church, Parks Road Class starts 6.00pm to 7.30pm every Monday evening. Contact: West Somerset Inclusion Project, 3 Parks Lane, Minehead, 01643-708765 or email keith.ayers.mind@googlemail.com |
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| March 31st Wed | Comedy Headliner Richard Herring in Hitler Moustache |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 8pm Reclaiming Chaplin’s moustache for comedy, the star of The Headmaster’s Son and 90s double act Lee and Herring muses on iconography, whether racists are closer than Liberals to believing that all people are the same and why an innocent square inch of facial hair as taken the blame for Nazism. “A beautifully crafted and thought-provoking show”. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH www.richardherring.com Full £14 60+ £14 Conc. £12 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
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| April 1st Thur |
Musical Arson by Pluck Directed by John Fealey and Toby Sedgwick |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm What happens when great music falls into the hands of talented idiots? You get the world's most musically challenged string trio – Pluck! Pluck is the group of three hilarious musicians who compete, ridicule, argue and seduce their way through Bach to Beatles. Since winning the prestigious Tap Water Award at the 2003 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, these crazy characters have astonished audiences in the UK, Europe, Australia and Asia with their unique combination of comedy and superb musicianship. www.pluck.me.uk A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50 60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| April 2nd Fri |
Good Friday at St Mary's: Bach Mass in B Minor |
St Mary Magdalene Church, Taunton, 7:30pm Bach's B minor mass has been described as ‘the greatest work of music of all ages and of all peoples’ and we can think of no better day for a performance of this stunning and moving work than Good Friday. Amici are sure to impress in the many virtuosic choruses, while the quartet of young soloists have many opportunities to display their talents, all supported by the magnificent playing of OrchestraWest. Tickets priced £15 (students £12, under 12s free) are available from 01823 336344 For more details see www.amicichoir.org.uk |
Contact: 01823 336344 Map |
| April 3rd Sat |
Boogie Pete Live | Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 11am & 1:30pm Are you ready to Boogie with Pete from CBeebies Boogie Beebies? The much-loved Peter Hillier will take to the stage this Spring with his show Boogie Pete Live! Join Pete as he shows you some moves, some magic and some silliness in this fun packed show! Come and join in with all your favourite songs and dances; Go, go mango, hey monkey, ocean motion and many, many more. Age 2+ Adult A £12 B £10 C £8 Child A £9.50 B £7.50 C £5.50 Family ticket (max 2 adults) A £38 B £30 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| April 5th Easter Monday | Antique & Collectors Fair | Kilve Court, Kilve 10am-4pm The much acclaimed annual Antique & Collectors Fair at Kilve Court. Ample parking. Refreshments including Morning Coffee, Light Lunches and afternoon Tea. This is the annual village fund raising event Contact: C.R.Rutt Grantchester Kilve Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1EA Telephone 01278 741594 (Treasurer of St. Mary's P.C.C.) |
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| April 8th Thurs | The Demon Barbers Roadshow | Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm Winners of Best Live Act, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2009 English folk powerhouse The Demon Barbers teams up with some of England's most exciting young traditional dancers to create a high energy music and dance spectacular. “The Demon Barbers are one of the best live bands I've ever seen. If you get a chance to see them - don't miss it - they are brilliant” MIKE HARDING, BBC RADIO 2 www.thedemonbarbers.com Full £15 60+ £15 Conc. £12.50 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| April 9th Fri |
TRextasy The Electrice Boogie Tour 2 | Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm T.Rextasy are the only band to have the blessing and support of Marc Bolan’s own family and Ex-T.Rex band members. With their uncanny doppelganger lead singer and lead guitarist, Danielz, T.Rextasy perform a powerful and mesmerizing presentation of Marc Bolan’s rock and pop anthems. A £17.50 B £16 C £14.50 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| April 10th Sat | The Tiger Lillies The Songs of Shockheaded Peter and other Gory Verses |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 8pm The Tiger Lillies are the godfathers of alternative cabaret; Direct from a sell-out London West-End run and the Edinburgh Festival, they bring their show celebrating 20 years of dark and deviant theatrics to The Brewhouse. Age 16+. £15 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| April 14th Wed | Vocal Works Gospel Choir | St Mary's & All Saints Church, Broomfield, 7:30pm Bath's Vocal Works Gospel Choir's broad repertoire is a mix of both traditional and contemporary gospel music along with many other genres. Booking Essential. Tickets £10.00. Contact: Lindy Mansfield 01823 451374 Carolyn Rickards 01823 451731 Annie Trolley 01823 451312 |
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| April 15th Thurs | Lavenders | Nether Stowey Village Hall, 7:30pm Nether Stowey Gardeners present: 'Lavenders', a talk by Chris & Judy Yates |
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| April 17th Sat | Russian Orthodox Professional Male Voice Choir Due to demand a further performance has been added at 4pm Book soon! |
Over Stowey Church, Two performances 4pm & 7pm The Russian Orthodox choir sang in Broomfield and Cheddon Fitzpaine churches last year where, you might remember, the choir had to give not one, but TWO extra sell-out performances to meet the unprecedented demand for tickets. So, book early to avoid disappointment! Bar and light refreshments will be available. Proceeds in aid of Over Stowey Church. TICKETS £10 Available from Peter Lewis Email: quantocks@live.co.uk Tel: 01823 451162 or 07973 663597 |
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| April 20th Tue |
The Vegetable Garden | Holford & District Village Hall, 7:30pm Holford Gardeners Group. Mr Michael Pollock ‘The Vegetable Garden’ Admission for members is £1, non members £3. There is a raffle, refreshments, Members Bonus Prize Draw of National Garden Vouchers - drawn each month - if not claimed, prize increases by £10 per month. |
Contact: Mrs Mo Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| Introduction to birds and their habitats around Nether Stowey | Nether Stowey Library Introduction to birds and their habitats around Nether Stowey. Six classes, two indoors on Tuesday nights at Nether Stowey library, followed by four field trips on Saturday mornings to very good local bird and wildlife places. April 20th 27th May 8th 15th 22nd June 5th. With the coast and hills so close this is one of the UK's best places for wildlife. This course is suitable for a complete beginner and also for those who have some experience of identifying birds. Some bird conservation issues will be covered. Field trips will be easy walking for a kilometre or so. Contact Nigel Phillips on 01278 732266 or nigelphillips@tiscali.co.uk to book a place. Course fee is £50. Nigel Phillips 37 Castle Street Nether Stowey |
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| April 21st Wed | The Searchers | Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm The Searchers continue touring the globe as much today as they have done throughout a fantastic career now remarkably spanning five decades. They have devised a special concert for UK touring, which is highly entertaining and which has been enthusiastically and warmly received and includes all their famous hits, B-sides and well known favourites. A £17.50 B £16 C £14.50 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| April 22nd - 24th Thurs - Sat |
Jus Like That Starring Clive Mantle |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm Jus’ Like That brings Tommy Cooper back to life with all the familiar trademarks – the fez, the laugh and the magic. Jus' Like That is a hilarious tribute to one of the greatest comedians this country has ever seen. Clive Mantle – best known for his role as Dr Mike Barratt in Casualty and Holby City as well as Simon Horton in The Vicar of Dibley – stars as the legendary comedian... all 6'4 of him! A £17.50 B £15 C £12.50 60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| April 23rd Fri |
Dad Rules | Bridgwater Arts Centre, 8pm She says: "Let's have children." I know this is a historic moment. I must respond like a man. So I ignore her. Based on his Sunday Times column, Dad Rules is a hilarious, feel-good mix of stand-up and stories from Andrew Clover, Perrier Nominee, star of My Almost Famous Family (BBC) and regular in Ashes to Ashes (BBC). Clover’s wildly popular “Dad Rules” Sunday Times column is now a Penguin soft-back bestseller and a hit of the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe, that chronicles how he’s changed from a bloke who’s terrified of kids to a father of three young daughters who’s contented and fulfilled - though still somewhat on the edge. £13; £11 conc; £9 members |
For more details & booking see web-site Map |
| April 24th Sat | Hazel O'Connor and The Bluja Project | Bridgwater Arts Centre, 8pm Award winning singer / songwriter Hazel teams up with legendary performers saxophonist Clare Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) and pianist/vocalist Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics, Sax In The City). “Here is a singer who is cast in the Billie Holiday-Edith Piaf mould...a powerful voice which can handle a wide range of material, and a charisma which singles her out from many other singers.” Music Week Adv: £15. Door: £17.50 |
For more details & booking see web-site Map |
| April 27th Tue | An Audience with Martin Bell |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 8pm A Very British Revolution. The former BBC reporter, Britain’s first Independent MP in 50 years and a tireless campaigner for trust in politics, Martin Bell had vowed never to write another book. An 88p bathplug changed all that. A Very British Revolution gives Bell’s unique view – as a parliamentary insider and yet outside the fray of any particular party – of the crisis sparked by the expenses scandal. A £16.50 B £14 C £11.50 60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| April 28th - 29th Wed - Thurs | Opera Della Luna HMS Pinafore |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm This innovative and exciting company make a welcome return to The Brewhouse with their acclaimed production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore. In true Opera della Luna style eight multi-talented singer / actors become crew, chorus and principals in a brilliantly fast and hilarious production of this famous comic opera. www.operadellaluna.org A £20 B £17.50 C £15 Schools £7.50 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| April 30th Fri |
Comedy Headliner Laura Solon 'Rabbit Faced Story Soup' |
Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 8pm An Edinburgh Festival 2009 sell-out, multi-character comedy show, from Perrier Award Winner Laura. Tepid-shot publisher Diana Lewis is scrambled to find a writer to finish a book and save the company from crisis. Her obstacles include an American Super Agent, a lightly tanned boss, a call centre worker, a diversity officer, The French and a dead rabbit called Ian. Full £10 60+ £10 Conc. £8 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
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| May 1st-2nd Sat-Sun | Broomfield's Big Breakfast | Broomfield Village Hall, 9am-12noon Back by popular demand -so book early to avoid disappointment! Come along and enjoy a taste of Somerset. From a bowl of local muesli to the BIG ONE! We'll have it all! Booking essential. |
Contact: Annie Trolley 01823 451312 Map |
| May 1st Sat | An Evening with Gervase Phinn | Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton, 7:45pm An Evening with Gervase Phinn will have you in stitches, as he shares his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. Dubbed 'the James Herriot of schools', this best selling author, Radio and TV personality is not to be missed! One of Britain’s most popular writers and performers, Gervase is best known for his five autobiographical novels The Other Side of the Dale, Over Hill and Dale, Head Over Heels in the Dales, Up and Down in the Dales and The Heart of the Dales. £16.50 |
For details & booking see web-site Map |
| Plant Sale | Nether Stowey Village Hall, daytime Nether Stowey Gardeners 'May Fair Plant Sale' |
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| May 7th Fri |
Coach outing to RHS Spring Gardening Show | Nether Stowey Fire Station, 8:30am Nether Stowey Gardeners' coach outing to RHS Spring Gardening Show at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. Cost £29.50 for members, £32 for non-members. Contact: Charlotte Brooks for tickets and further information on 01278 732703 |
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| May 8th Sat | Murder, Mystery and Mayhem on the West Somerset Railway | Depart Bishop's Lydeard Station 6:30pm An evenings entertainment staged by the 'Murder by appointment' company of actors, including a 2 course fish and chip supper to keep your little grey cells active. All the activity happens aboard a steam train making its way through the somerset countryside to Minehead and back. For more details and to book call 01643 704996. www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk |
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| May 12th Wed |
Haydn, Mass in Time of War | St Mary's Church Bridgwater, 7:30pm Concert of sacred choral music by Mozart, Schubert and Haydn, with guest soloists and full professional orchestra. Conductor Iain Cooper. Tickets on door or from Bridgwater Book Shop in two weeks preceding concert. |
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| May 15th Sat |
Jump Aboard The Rock Island LIne | Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Monkton Heathfield 8.00pm
Host Roger Collett welcomes the Lonnie Donegan Band fronted by Peter Donegan the highly talented son of the legendary Lonnie Donegan. This great band will play a celebration of Lonnies finest music, songs which had such a huge influence on the earlier days of popular music. Peter keeps alive the spirit of that music, playing with great exuberance and boundless energy. His demeanour quickly endears him to audiences young and old alike. Rock-Blues-Skiffle-Soul-Country-Folk-Gospel all in the melting pot to create an unforgettable evening. DO NOT MISS. Contact: Reserved Seats £12.00 & £10.00 concs from the Arts Centre Box Office 01823 414141 (open Mon-Fri 10.00am - 4.00pm) or from Roger Collett 01278 451187 |
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| May 18th Tue |
Plant Sale | Holford & District Village Hall, 7:30pm Holford Gardeners Group. Plant Sale (more details to follow) |
Contact: Mrs Mo Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| May 30th Sun | Wheelbarrow Race | The Esplanade, Watchet, 2pm Watchet Carnival's Annual Wheelbarrow Race, www.watchetcarnival.org.uk Watchet's version of Formula One, teams of two race in fancy dress around the streets of Watchet, Fun starts at midday race 2pm, a great spectator event. |
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| June 15th Tue |
An Update on Hestercombe | Holford & District Village Hall, 7:30pm Holford Gardeners Group. Jo Pocock ‘An update on Hestercombe’. Admission for members is £1, non members £3. There is a raffle, refreshments, Members Bonus Prize Draw of National Garden Vouchers - drawn each month - if not claimed, prize increases by £10 per month. |
Contact: Mrs Mo Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| June 17th Thurs | Old Fashioned Roses | Nether Stowey Village Hall, 7:30pm Nether Stowey Gardeners present: 'Old Fashioned Roses', a talk by Dinah Lindon-Critchley. |
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| June 19th Sat | Folk in a Barn | Warren Farm, Nr Watchet Folk in a Barn - Family barn dance held on the midsummer weekend. Fun for all ages. BBQ, Bar,Dancing etc. Fund raising event for Watchet Carnival www.watchetcarnival.org.uk |
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| Walk the Ancestors Trail |
Kilve car park A Shared Walk over the Quantock Hills The Ancestor's Trail traces the course of Evolution by following footpaths representing the branches of Charles Darwin's Tree of Life. This pilgrimage is a shared experience for humanists and other non-religious people. You are warmly invited to join us. The event also aims to raise awareness of nature conservation by promoting the International Year of Biodiversity. “A wonderfully imaginative, inspired idea!” - Richard Dawkins “A brisk walk to the origin of life - who could hope for a better destination?” - prof Steve Jones. For more details, and to register see http://www.ancestorstrail.net |
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| July 20th Tue |
Peonies | Holford & District Village Hall, 7:30pm Holford Gardeners Group Sue Applegate ‘Peonies’ Admission for members is £1, non members £3. There is a raffle, refreshments, Members Bonus Prize Draw of National Garden Vouchers - drawn each month - if not claimed, prize increases by £10 per month. |
Contact: Mrs Mo Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| July 25th Sun | Watchet Carnival Day | Watchet, from midday Fun day of family entrainment with a colorful carnival parade, traditional fete with over 60 side stalls and shows arena display and street entrainment. Entertainment from 10.30am, Carnival Parade 2pm, Traditional Fete with over 60 side stalls,games etc. Arena displays, Bar and Live Music See web site for details www.watchetcarnival.org.uk |
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| August 8th Sat |
Holford Flower Show | Holford & District Village Hall, 2-5pm Holford Gardeners Group. The Sixth Annual Holford Flower Show |
Contact: Mrs Mo Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| August 17th Tue |
Garden Meeting | Kilve Holford Gardeners Group.Tuesday 17th August 6.30pm Members Garden meeting Mill Close, Kilve. Admission for members is £1, non members £3. There is a raffle, refreshments, Members Bonus Prize Draw of National Garden Vouchers - drawn each month - if not claimed, prize increases by £10 per month. |
Contact: Mrs Mo Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| August 27th-29th Fri-Sun (Bank Holiday Weekend) |
Watchet Music Festival | The Down Parsonage Farm, Watchet West Somerset’s largests outdoor music event. This family friendly festival with over 30 live acts of numerous music styles perform on 3 stages, local real ale and cider bar, on site tent camping and much more is making an impact in the UK festival scene. For more details and line up of acts keep checking the website that is updated regularly with news and information. www.watchetfestival.co.uk |
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| August 29th Sun |
Stogursey It's a Knockout! | Victory Hall, Stogursey, from 2pm 10th (And sadly may be the Final!) It's A Knockout and Fun Day. FREE ENTRY FREE PARKING. Lots of family fun! Join in the Knockout games, lots of stalls,car boot, live music, bar, BBQ, Hog Roast Rolls, classic cars, craft tent plus loads more. See website www.stogknockout.btik.com for more details |
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| Sept 14th Tue |
Behind the Scenes at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show | Holford & District Village Hall, 7:30pm Holford Gardeners Group. Sally Nex ‘Behind the Scenes at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show’ Admission for members is £1, non members £3. There is a raffle, refreshments, Members Bonus Prize Draw of National Garden Vouchers - drawn each month - if not claimed, prize increases by £10 per month. |
Contact: Mrs Mo Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| Sept 16th Thurs | Perfect Partners | Nether Stowey Village Hall, 7:30pm Nether Stowey Gardeners present: 'Perfect Partners' a talk by Jenny Short |
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| Oct 19th Tue |
Growing for Gold | Holford & District Village Hall, 7:30pm
Holford Gardeners Group are delighted to welcome Mary Payne OBE, Gold Medal winning horticulturist, who trained at Studley College and the Cambridge University Botanical Garden. Mary has won prestigious awards at Hampton Court Flower Shows and was responsible for the innovative prairie style planting scheme at Lady Farm near Bristol, voted one of the country's top ten gardens. Everyone welcome at the Holford & District Village Hall on Tuesday 19th October at 7.30pm. Members £1, non-members £5. Raffle, refreshments, members bonus prize draw. For more information, please call 01278 741152 |
Contact: Mrs Mo Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| Oct 21st Thurs | Somerset Wildlife | Nether Stowey Village Hall, 7:30pm Nether Stowey Gardeners present: 'Somerset Wildlife', a talk by Den Bridel |
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| Oct 30th Sat | An Evening with Helen Yemm | Holford & District Village Hall, 7:30pm Holford Gardeners Group. Celebrity Evening ‘An Evening with Helen Yemm’ (Telegraph Journalist) |
Tickets from Diana Hartfield 01278 741142 Map |
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| Nov 16th Tue | Demonstration and talk on Willows | Holford & District Village Hall, 7pm Holford Gardeners Group. + AGM 7pm. Musgrove Willows Demonstration and talk on Willows. Admission for members is £1, non members £3. There is a raffle, refreshments, Members Bonus Prize Draw of National Garden Vouchers - drawn each month - if not claimed, prize increases by £10 per month. |
Contact: Mrs Mo Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| Nov 18th Thurs | Beekeeping, Beeswax & Candlemaking | Nether Stowey Village Hall, 7:30pm Nether Stowey Gardeners present: 'Beekeeping, Beeswax & Candlemaking', a talk by Tony Richards |
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| Dec 10th Fri |
Nether Stowey Gardeners Christmas Party | Nether Stowey Village Hall, 7.00pm Nether Stowey Gardeners Christmas Party |
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| Jan 20th Thurs | Otters & the Isle of Skye | Nether Stowey Village Hall, 7pm Nether Stowey Gardeners AGM, followed by a talk 'Otters & the Isle of Skye', by Ian Anderson |
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