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| May 3rd-13th Sat-Tue |
'A Short Walk In The Quantocks' Art exhibitions |
Crowcombe, Church House Gallery 12noon-6pm The first of two consecutive exhibitions of work by 26 Somerset artists. As well as their unique visual qualities, Somerset landscapes have rich layers of history and legends which inspire creative minds. Last October a group of artists took ‘A Short Walk In The Quantocks’ from Dead Womans Ditch to Dowsborough Hill Fort. This walk provided the source of inspiration for artworks in a variety of media including painting, prints, textiles, sculpture and new media. |
Contact: Peter Messa 01984 623743 Map |
| May 15th Thursday |
Active living Information Fair and Flexercise |
Nether Stowey Church centre From 2.00pm Information Fair and Flexercise. All welcome Drop in for a cup of tea, cake and a chat. Source information and advice about benefits, health, home energy saving, home and personal security and much more. Free entry £1.00 for a cup of tea/coffee and slice of cake. |
Contact 01278 733779 Transport available if contact before 3.00pm on 14th may. Map |
| May 17th to 27th Sat-Tue |
'A Short Walk In The Quantocks' Art exhibitions |
Crowcombe, Church House Gallery 12noon-6pm The second of two consecutive exhibitions of work by 26 Somerset artists. As well as their unique visual qualities, Somerset landscapes have rich layers of history and legends which inspire creative minds. Last October a group of artists took ‘A Short Walk In The Quantocks’ from Dead Womans Ditch to Dowsborough Hill Fort. This walk provided the source of inspiration for artworks in a variety of media including painting, prints, textiles, sculpture and new media. |
Contact: Peter Messa 01984 623743 Map |
| May 17th to 18th Sat and Sunday |
TSW TREC Horse Competition | Adscombe farm Over Stowey Combination of orienteering on horseback (Saturday) and Rider/horse skills tests over a varied course (Sunday). Spectators welcome. |
Contact Vanessa Warren |
| May 18th Sunday |
Quantock Hills Bluebells on Cothelstone Hill | Cothelstone Hill Car park ST 201 328 at 11.00am. Enjoy a morning walk in the company of Senior Ranger Tim Russell and experience the splendour of Bluebells within the deciduous woodland, with a chance to discuss land management issues and the AONB service, Exmoor pony herd. Sorry no dogs | Contact 01823 451884 Booking essential last booking 2 days in advance of event Map |
| Jazz in the Afternoon |
Minehead, Hobby Horse Inn, 3pm Julie Lewis Trio in concert Julie's singing and piano playing has banished many a deep conversation into misty irrelevance in local bars and restaurants Tickets £6 |
More details: Tel:01984 640730 or see Web Site Map |
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| May 20th Tuesday |
Holford Gardeners Group Presents -Topiary |
Holford & District Village Hall from 7.30pm We are delighted to welcome back Simon Scotting who wil be telling us all about topiary. Refreshments, sales and raffle.. admission for visitors £3, members £1. Everyone welcome. |
Contact: Mrs Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| Beat Surgery | Nether Stowey Parish Council office from 10.00am to 11.30am Come along and met your local Community Police Officers. |
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| May 24th Saturday |
Holford Country Craft Fayre | Holford & District Village Hall 10am - 5pm. Come along and support your local Somerset crafts. Stalls selling needlework, tapestry, wood products, preserves, painted furniture, decorative items, jewellery paintings, pottery, plants, cakes, cards produce and much more. Cream Teas at 'Glen Close' (a few yards along from the village hall) by kind permission of Mark and Marilyn Kellaway. Organised by the Holford Gardeners Group. |
Contact: Mrs Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| May 24th to 26th | Tour of Wessex |
On the 26th May the tour crosses the Quantock Hills before going on to Exmoor "The Tour of Wessex brings the drama and excitement of a bicycle stage race to Southern England. International teams competing against the UK's top professionals over a three stage, 300-mile race on a route that includes some of the best scenery and most well know sites in the UK; including Glastonbury Tor, Cheddar Gorge, Exmoor National Park, and the Jurassic Coast." |
Web Site |
| May 25th Sunday |
Barford Park Plant Sale | Barford Park, Enmore 2-5pm One of the biggest plant sales in the area held in the the wonderful gardens of Barford Park where the primulas are so fine at this time of year. Many shrubs and perennials. To raise money for the Somerset Gardens Trust Entrance £3. |
Contacts: David Freemantle 01984 667202 or John Townson 01823 480512 Map |
| Sponsored Walk | Over Stowey Village hall from 10.00am. |
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| May 27th Tuesday |
Coffee Morning | Hazelridge, Whitnell, Fiddington from 10.00am to 12noon. Come along and join in Arthur & Pauline's Coffee morning In aid of the Marian Evered Trust. | |
| 30th May | Friends Of Coleridge Literary evening | Nether Stowey Village Hall from 8.00pm A plain Man's Guide to Christable - Merle Gardner will introduce Coleridge's poem and play a recorded reading. All welcome £2.50 at the door including a glass of wine or juice. |
Contact 01278 733338 Map |
| June 1st Sunday |
Open Farm Sunday | Pepperhill Farm, Over Stowey 12-5pm We are planning to have tractor rides, sheep shearing, farm walks, meet the cows & calves and other activities. There will be cream teas and refreshments available, or feel free to bring your own picnic. |
Contact: Matthew & Wendy Heal Tel: 01278 732373 Map |
| June 5th Thursday |
Free Guided Walk Through the Quantocks |
To celebrate World Environment Day, Somerset County Council is organizing a free guided afternoon walk and quiz on the Quantocks Walkers are invited to come along and enjoy the splendid views and take in the beauty of the countryside. The walk will start at 2pm and last around 2 hours. The route will take in part of the Coleridge Way and then pass through open areas of lowland heathland and the wooded combes around Holford. There will be a quiz relating to the wildlife and history of the area. |
Anyone wishing to take part in this walk should contact Esther Harbour |
| June 7th-8th Sat-Sun |
Williton Open gardens weekend | Williton Plants, produce, cream teas, crafts and other attractions. Tickets available on the day or from 'Corner Link' 8 High Street Williton. Tuesdays and Thursdays |
Map |
| June 7th Sat |
All the Fun of the Fair | Sampford Brett 10.30am - 3pm All the fun of the fair, with a wide range of tranditional stalls and games. Refreshments and lunches. Flower display in church. Country dancing display by the children of Crowcombe and Stogumber School. |
Contact: Jan Swan 01984 633787 Map |
| Coffee Morning | Nether Stowey Church centre from 10.30am till noon Come along for a drink and a chat. | Map |
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| June 14th Sat |
Farm Open Day | Cannington Centre for Land-based Studies Fun day out for all the family, with course and career advice at Bridgwater College Cannington Centre. Bale rolling, barbecue, calf showing, farm display: calf unit and milking, pick-a-pat, sheep shearing, tractor rides, tug-of-war, wellie hurling. Free parking, no dogs, £1 per person |
Contact: 01278 655105 Map |
| June 17th Tuesday |
A Green & Pleasant Land Presented by Holford Gardeners Group |
Holford & District Village Hall from 7.30pm Unfortunately the speaker for this evening has had to cancel, please watch this space for replacement... thank you. adm. for members £1, visitors £3 to include light refreshments. There wil be a raffle and sales. |
Contact: Mrs Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| June 21st Saturday |
Beat Surgery | Nether Stowey Parish Council office from 11.00am to 12.30pm Come along and met your local Community Police Officers. |
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| The Women's Walk | Nether Stowey Cross from 3.00pm The 202nd Women's Walk, The Stowey female Friendly Society, starts from the cross, ladies who wish to walk or would like their daughters to be flower girls please give Liz or sarah a ring so catering can be arranged. Contribution of £5.00 for Teas |
Contact Liz Grandfield 01278 732524 or sarah carpenter 01278 733348 | |
| June 27th Friday |
Murder Mystery Evening | Spaxton Village Hall, Spaxton Doors open 7:00pm A Murder Mystery Evening with Three Course Meal. Action presented by the Blake Drama Club. Tickets £10 (more details to follow) |
Contact: OpenHandsIndia or Christine Dougherty, 01278 662544 or Teresa Miller 01278 733052 Map |
| Friends of Coleridge Literary Evening | Nether Stowey Village Hall From 8.00pm |
Contact 01278 733338 Map |
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| June 28th Sat |
Live Music with the 'Little Big Band' & Hog Roast | The George Hotel Nether Stowey From 7.00pm till late. Tickets Adults £5.00 Children £2.50. Raising money for Nether Stowey School Wrap Around Care Club. Tickets available from Littles, The George and School. |
Contact: Nether Stowey School 01278 732508 |
| Open Day and Country Fair | Brymore School, Cannington, 10:30am-5:30pm Open Day and Country Fair Free Entry - Fun for all the family! Attractions include: Tractor rides, Farm animals, Craft stalls, Plant sales, Organic meat sales, Live music, Barbecue, Gun dog displays, Scuba diving, Vintage cars and stationary engines. |
Contact: Gina Bryant 01278 652369 Map |
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| June 29th Sun |
Jazz in the Afternoon | Minehead, Hobby Horse Inn, 3pm SUE HAWKER & GUY GARDENER TRIO Sophisticated guitar and vocals-led modern jazz. “Hawker is a full-blown jazz singer with a husky seductive voice who can wade through bop phrasing as boisterously as Anne Ross.” Tickets £6 |
More details: Tel:01984 640730 or see Web Site Map |
| July 3rd Thursday |
Quantock Flower Club | Nether Stowey Village Hall From 7.30pm. Claire Foley "Away with the Fairies" Non members welcome |
Contact Margaret Heal 01278 671294 Map |
| July 12th Saturday |
Coffee Morning | 23 Hawkridge Rd Bridgwater, from 10.00am In aid of the Marian Evered Trust come alone and join in Winston and Madeline's coffee morning. |
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| July 13th Sun |
Jazz in the Afternoon | Minehead, Hobby Horse Inn, 3pm DEIRDRE CARTWRIGHT Jazz guitarist well known as the guitar presenter on ground-breaking BBC series RockSchool. “Cartwright is currently the most imaginative guitarist on the scene” Tickets £6 |
More details: Tel:01984 640730 or see Web Site Map |
| July 15th Tuesday |
The Gibbs of Tyntesfield Presented by Holford Gardeners Group |
Holford & District Village Hall from 7.30pm Tom Burr MBE is our guest speaker. Everyone welcome to this lecture, admission for members £1, visitors £3. |
Contact: Mrs Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| July 20th Sunday |
Luxborough Fete & Duck Races | Luxborough, from 2:30pm All the fun of a traditional fete. Stalls & Sideshows. Fun Dog Show. Grand Draw & Raffle. Prizes galore. BBQ. Wine, Pimm s & Beer Tent. Teas & refreshments. Entrance £1. Children FREE |
Contact: 01398 371177 Map |
| July 25th | Friends of Coleridge Literary Evening | Nether Stowey Village Hall from 8.00pm Nigel Tilsley A talk on Alfred the Great. All welcome £2.50 at the door including a glass of wine or juice. |
Contact 01278 733338 Map |
| July 26th Saturday |
Musical Evening | Moor House farm Holford from 6.00pm Come along and join in a fun evening of Music In aid of the Marian Evered Trust |
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| July 27th Sunday |
Watchet Carnival | Watchet The town's annual carnival day with parade, traditional fete and displays. |
For details see web site Map |
| August 2nd Saturday |
Flower Show | Holford & District Village Hall Holford Gardeners Group are holding their fourth annual Flower Show and after three previously very successful events, it is hoped that classes will be increased and that support will - as in the past - continue to be excellent! Schedule available early summer 2008. |
Contact: Mrs Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 (secretary to show) or Mrs Pauline Hill (Chairman) 01278 741367 Map |
| Duck Race | Fiddington from 6.00pm Come along and join in the famous Fiddington Duck race In aid of the Marian Evered Trust |
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| August 16th Saturday |
Nether Stowey Flower Show | Nether Stowey Village Hall More details to follow |
Map |
| August 17th Sunday |
Open gardens for the Charity Disabled Riders |
Hartwood House, Crowcombe Heathfield A four acre sheltered glade surrounded by ancient beeches and oaks. |
Contact: David 01984 667202 Map |
| August 19th Tuesday |
Holford Gardeners Members Meeting | 6.30pm Venue: to be arranged Details of the Group's garden meeting will be announced as soon as arrangements are confirmed. | |
| August 22 - 24 Fri-Sun |
Watchet Music Festival | Watchet 3 evenings of live music and much more. Line up includes: 3 Daft Monkeys, The Mangled Wurzles, Pondlife & many more. Local bands, craft stalls, carnival bar, fireworks and many other attractions. |
For further details see: carnival web-site Map |
| August 24th | Stogursey It's A Knockout | Victory Hall, Stogursey 2pm-late 8th It's A Knockout and Fun day. Kids rides, entertainment. BBQ, Bar, Car Boot, Cream Tea's Classic vehicles. Fun for all the family and FREE entry |
More information: Web Site Map |
| Jazz in the Afternoon | Minehead, Hobby Horse Inn, 3pm SHINE One of the foremost gypsy jazz bands in the UK play their distinctive style of gypsy swing which immediately captivates the audience with both the sheer joy of playing and their infectious enthusiasm for the music Tickets £6 |
More details: Tel:01984 640730 or see Web Site Map |
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| August 29th Friday |
Friends Of Coleridge Literary Evening | Nether Stowey Village Hall from 8.00pm A Talk by David Worthy "Quantock houses - the great and the small" All welcome £2.50 at the door including a glass of wine or juice. |
Contact 01278 733338 Map |
| Sept 4th Thursday |
Quantock Flower Club | Nether Stowey Village Hall from 7.30pm. Nicky Wright "celebration" Non members welcome |
Contact Margaret Heal 01278 671294 Map |
| Sept 7th Sunday |
Antiques Fair & Valuations Marquee |
Luxborough Village Hall, 10am- 4pm Annual Antiques Fair. Luxborough Village Hall on the Coleridge Way. Valuations in the marquee from mid day. A variety of stalls. Valuations Marquee. Teas, Light Refreshments, Bacon Rolls etc. |
Stalls contact: 01984 640603. Map |
| Car Treasure Hunt | Starting at Over Stowey Village Hall from 4.00pm Come along and join in the fun with this amazing Treasure Hunt In aid of the Marian Evered Trust | Map |
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| Sept 21st Sunday |
Treasure Hunt | Morrisons Car park Bridgwater around Villages in area My ever popular Car Treasure Hunt on behalf of Penrose School commences from 10.45am from Morrison's Car Park Bridgwater. The route as always will take you through our lovely country lanes, looking for devious and sometimes obvious clues, ending up at a fine hostelry where food and drink will be available all day. Excellent donated prizes, and if you would like to give a prize for this very worthy cause, please contact me. £10.00 per car so the more in your car the better the chance of winning. BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment |
Contact: Roger Collett 01278 451187 |
| Fun Ride | Stockland Lovell from 10.00am Come along and join in annual Fun Ride In aid of the Marian Evered Trust |
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| Sept 26th Friday |
Friends of Coleridge Literary Evening | Nether Stowey Village Hall from 8.00pm James Bradnock gives a talk on "Life & Times of Sir John Popham" All welcome £2.50 at the door including a glass of wine or juice. |
Contact 01278 733338 Map |
| Sept 28th Sun |
Jazz in the Afternoon | Minehead, Hobby Horse Inn, 3pm BOBBY WELLINS “Saxophonist Bobby Wellins belongs to a generation of jazz players who cut their teeth on bop, but now plays in a rather less frenetic, more lucidly mainstream style. His playing concentrates on assured and highly coherent melodic and harmonic developments, played in an expressive, beautifully articulated fashion.” Tickets £6 |
More details: Tel:01984 640730 or see Web Site Map |
| Oct 21st Tuesday |
Hunting for British Orchids | Holford & District Village Hall, 7:30pm Mr Brian Laney is our guest speaker on this subject and admission for guests is £3. (members £1) Light refreshments, sales and raffle. |
Contact: Mrs Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 Map |
| Oct 25th Sat |
An Evening with Richard Angwin | Holford & District Village Hall, 7:30pm We are delighted to announce that Richard Angwin, BBC tv weather presenter will be speakingt Tickets for this celebrity evneing wil be available during late summer. Any enquiries, please contact Mrs Diana Hartfield on 01278 741142. Contact: Mrs Plomgren-Dove 01278 741152 for enquiries on the Holford Gardeners Group, and Mrs Diana Hartfield 01278 741142 for reservations/tickets for this event. £7.50 for members and £10 for non-members, to include a glass of wine or fruit juice. |
Map |
| Oct 31st Friday |
Grand Pumpkin Competition | Broomfield Village Hall A really fun evening. Judging takes place at 6.30pm. Light hot supper. Everyone and anyone can enter. Biggest, weirdest, carved (adult and chidlren's section). Prizes |
Contact |
| Friends of Coleridge Literary Evening | Nether Stowey Village Hall from 8.00pm Richard Emenny a talk on Edward Thomas & his association with the Quantocks. All welcome £2.50 at the door including a glass of wine or juice. |
Contact 01278 733338 Map |
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| Nov 15th Saturday |
Soups and Puds | Broomfield Village Hall Very popular annual Soups and Puds evening. Booking essential. Tickets cost -TBA. |
Contact |
| Nov 28th Friday |
Friends Of Coleridge Literary Evening | Nether Stowey village Hall from 8.00pm Friends of Coleridge presents a Winter Collection. All welcome £2.50 at the door including a glass of wine or juice. |
Contact 01278 733338 Map |
| Nov 29th Saturday |
Prepare for Christmas Craft Sale | Broomfield Village Hall 10.00am to 2.00pm. Come along and buy your family and friend’s presents in the beautiful tranquil setting of Broomfield. No parking fees, no queues, no hassle, no entry fee. If you would like a stall on which to sell your Christmas goodies please telephone for details. | Contact Annie Trolley 01823 451312 for booking and information Map |
| Dec 6th Saturday |
Family Quiz Night | Broomfield Village Hall 7.00pm Fun evening and a super supper for all the family. Something for everyone! Great Prizes! Ticket prices - TBA Booking essential Telephone 01823 451312 The proceeds from this event are given to a nominated charity. |
Contact Annie Trolley 01823 451312 for booking and information Map |
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| 21st Feb Saturday |
Pete Allen Jazz band | Nether Stowey Church Centre | Map |
