Events Around Somerset

Farmborough Memorial Hall are holding their 7th Craft & Gift Fayre in aid of Hall funds. There will be will lots of stalls with a variety of crafts suitable for gifts covering a range of tastes and pockets giving you a chance to be organised & shop early for Christmas!

Explore the beauty and mystique surrounding Indian Classical Music with Ricky Romain. Participants can engage orally or with their own musical instrument.

Investigate the mysterious disappearance of Lady Mildred Hester this October half-term at Hestercombe. Step back in time to 31st October 1860. A guest of the family has disappeared in the gardens at Hestercombe and the Head Gardener Terrence needs your help finding her.

Take a peek around the 20th century West Wing addition to the Manor. Completed in 1910, the Jenner family built the West Wing of the Manor which housed the modern kitchen and bathrooms, along with a library and several guest rooms.

Touch is an improvised and interactive dance-show performed by four dancers and a DJ. Adults and children are offered the chance to watch, play and dance as the performers move delightfully and deftly to a live mixed music score.

The Hits & Misses Tour cruises into Frome courtesy of the legendary singer/songwriter with the backing of the incomparable Chicago outfit.

A display of stunning embroidery, quilting, needle felting and mixed media work by the emerging, multi-talented Textile Set. Local to Dorset and Somerset, this work is not to be missed in the equally beautiful setting of an ancient church in a small village. Toilet facilities and hot drinks available.

Have you got the wizarding skills to pass the test' Follow the trail around the grounds ever wary of what mythical beast might be around the corner... Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Jumble Sale 2pm Saturday 19th October Timberscombe Village Hall Good quality clean clothes, linens, books, CD’s, games and bric-a-brac.

As featured in the BBC TV documentary “The Joy of the Guitar Riff”, Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin.

Meet Coyote… She’s fast and fearless, cunning and kind! But there are two things she doesn’t like… One is being cold: so she decides to steal fire and give it to the world! And the other is Narrators… because they’re a bit, y’know, boring.

The new Circus of Horrors show will be a celebration of the 25 years and will include an amazing amalgamation of acts, driven by a rock n roll sound scape, a show that will have you sat on the edge of your seat when not falling off it with laughter.

Indoor table top sale with local crafts and goodies. In 2019 the cake stall is being run to raise funds for St Mary’s Church, Whitelackington, plant stall is run by local allotment group. Buyers free entry. Refreshments available. All other proceeds to the hall restoration fund.

Exhibition of original fine art by professional artist Lynsey James. Seascapes painted in acrylic and oils in both abstract and impressionist style.

Hestercombe is pleased to welcome the International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition 2019. From September 18th – November 20th come and enjoy this outdoor exhibition of botanical imagery from the selected winners.

Pick up one of our new ’50 things’ activity cards from reception and test them out as you explore the garden. Watch the birds, make friends with a minibeast, which theme will you choose' Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

The Winner of the British Wildlife Open will be exhibiting at ACEArts in October. Donna Lawley Hopton won the competition after her entry and those of 49 other finalists were judged by a panel which included wildlife broadcaster Simon King.

Follow the spooky and startling pooch trail. Open scary surprise boxes (is it a dog trick or a dog treat). Get a very close up view of some bugs. Plus top tips and treats for keeping your pets safe and happy at this scary time.

After the exhilarating afternoon recital by James Lancelot and the delicious Afternoon Tea there will be a 45-minute Service led by the Rev’d Dennis Cavaghan. James Lancelot will continue to play the organ for this special service when the organ will receive it formal dedication.

This epic love story promises wit, drama and wedding bells! Packed with live music and laughter, this is one hour’s magic that you and your children will never forget! The team behind Stick Man present the best wedding ever, the best wedding yet… Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows.

This is another event in celebration of the renovation of the Fr Willis Organ at St Mary’s. The programme is yet to be announced for this recital but it will certainly be an exciting occasion so Save the Date to be sure you do not miss this opportunity to hear the organ being explored and demonstrated in ways that...

A guided trail run around the Bath Skyline. Explore the Bath Skyline at a slightly faster pace with this guided run around the 6-7 mile route. Our ranger and running coach will lead the way, with a few stops to admire the views, and breakfast provided at the end. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

Five centuries of magnificent Italian choral music performed by the Somerset Voices. Vivaldi Gloria in D (RV589) Monteverdi Beatus Vir Pergolesi Magnificat Verdi Paternoster & works by Palestrina, Lotti, Pizzetti & Vivaldi arr. Bach.

Come and join us for our Autumn Wedding Showcase being held in the beautiful surroundings of the Ballroom in Wells Town Hall. With our handpicked suppliers ready to give you advice and some tips for your big day. There is a fashion show taking place at 1 pm. Free goody bag for all brides.

The new Circus of Horrors show will be an immersive celebration of it’s astounding 25 years. It will include an amazing amalgamation of acts, driven by a rock n roll sound scape, a show that will have you sat on the edge of your seat when not falling off it with laughter.