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After 15 years as a Primary Teacher, Peter did his ACE at Bristol University, during which he began to work with stone & marble but settled on the pleasing & sympathetic nature of wood. Using simple tools like a surform plane, Peter worked trunks & roots of trees by hand.

THIS EXHIBITION OF 200 PHOTOGRAPHS IS DRAWN FROM THE EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF THE ARCHIVE OF MODERN CONFLICT. The AMC was first established 25 years ago as a repository for vernacular photography and ephemera relating to the First and Second World Wars.

xx VERY FIRST VISIT xx. a fantastic traditional family circus brand new show with a host of international artiste from around the world, a great show for the whole family, full of thrills and spills , beautiful showgirls, hunky men, funny clown KIKIN from chile, AMAZING WHEEL OF DEATH, fast paced juggler and adorable...

Wild garlic carpets the garden in spring, with a sprinkling of tiny flowers, and a delicate scent. We encourage you to collect a paper bag from reception and forage for the best leaves to take home. There will also be recipe cards to pick up, to give you a little inspiration for some wild garlic dishes.

Artwork created by adults and young people with learning disabilities will be on show at the ‘Colours’ exhibition in The Orangery at Nynehead Court.

Tuckers Tap Bar is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons from 12 until 6pm. You will receive a warm welcome and the chance to try beers brewed on the premises by Glede Brewing Company. Brewery visits which include a talk and sample beer tastings are available at a small charge

Step back in time to meet the inhabitants of Dunster Castle and discover their stories on this family trail. A trail of tales takes you from the modern day to the Viking invasion. Follow the trail around the site to solve the questions and learn more about Dunster’s gory past. Booking Not Needed.

‘Breathe is a new exhibition by multi award-winning printmaker and artist Gail Mason, opening on 34d March 2018 in the Exhibition Room of the Bishop’s Palace.

New for the Long Gallery 2018 open season. for 2018 the National Portrait Gallery’s special exhibition will be ’Elizabeth of Bohemia : the Winter Queen’ and will feature contemporary portraits of this fascinating woman and those connected to her. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Our Africa Nights are African-themed events which fund raise for local charity Prodigal Bikes. Prodigal bikes sends refurbished mountain bikes to rural Africa to help people there gain access to education, employment and trade.

Coffee Morning - enjoy coffee (and top ups) and a piece of home made cake - large selection There will also be a Home Bake Stall, general sales table, raffle and plants (outside). Please join us for a convivial morning and to raise funds for our village church, St Leonard’s. Everybody welcome.

BY DAY Weekend of Wonders returns to Weston with a veritable Plethora of dare devil artistes and jaw dropping feats this April with another line up of internationally renowned street performers to bring a sense of magic and wonder to the every day.

Dreadzone. Artists performing: Dreadzone.: Tickets avaiable.

Well known garden constructed in 1920 by Col Arthur Lyle from derelict farmland (C19 cattle stalls still exist). Gertrude Jekyll suggested planting schemes for the layout. Paved paths with walled rose and iris, white and lily gardens, large kitchen garden.

South West-based homeless charity Alabaré are teaming up once again with Glow in the Park to present Glow in the Park and Party: Bath & West.

Our annual book sale is a huge event selling donated books - fiction, non fiction, vintage and children’s books. Volunteers are trained by HomeStart West Somerset - a local branch of the National Charity concentrating on befriending local families - to visit and support.

Entrance is free with exhibitions running in both the Village Hall and All Saints Church, giving you a chance to: look at displays covering Corston’s History from prehistory to the present discover new research on Corston’s Suffragists and Suffragettes see the first material from our new oral history

A celebration of Corston Local History featuring photographs, documents, maps and displays over Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd April in the Village Hall and the Church

Take Some Time To Unwind… All are welcome to come and enjoy this delightful space. An opportunity to explore and experience how peace can really feel… We are creating a special space for you to taste the wonder of your true self through meditation.

ACEArts will welcome Royal West of England Academy member Deborah Westmancoat next month, whose exhibition ‘Weather Report’ runs from 21st April until 19th May. Deborah is a contemporary artist based in Somerset, who graduated from Plymouth University with a first class honours degree in Fine Art in 2014.

The 9th Championship Cat Show for the Asian Cat Breed. Featuring Burmillas, Bombays, Tiffanys as well has household pets. Refreshments available, raffle, stalls. Come visit and meet over 60 cats/

Within the grounds of a medieval Priory, the Gardens have undergone extensive redevelopment over the last few years.

The West Country Clock & Watch Fairs are run by the Bristol Branch of the British Horological Institute (BHI)....... These Fairs have over forty tables of excellent clocks, watches and other horological items for sale.......

Immersion Theatre The Jungle Book Sun 22 April, 2pm £10 / £8 Under 16’s / £30 Family of Four Following the success of Alice in Wonderland and Rapunzel, Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildest show yet, a brand new musical adaptation of The Jungle Book!

An enchanting early morning ramble that will lift the spirits. Local naturalist David Goode and our Bath Skyline ranger will walk with you through Prior Park garden at first light, through old wild flower pastures and up into Rainbow woods, listening to the rising dawn chorus all around.

The garden will be full of wild garlic this spring. Why not bring the family along to forage, and make a tasty treat to take home. Forage for the best wild garlic leaves, before joining our events team to turn the leaves into pesto. Timed sessions during the day. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

We’ve opened our ceramics and pottery studio here at Ashbrook, for those who wish to get to know clay and try their hand at throwing or hand building.

Family Fun Day on Sunday, April 22 a is one of Somerset’s best free days out for kids and this year, Peter Rabbit, from the eagerly anticipated film of the same name will be making special appearances throughout the day.

Four Week Improvers Lindy Hop course on Monday evenings, from 23rd April - 21st May! 7-8.30pm Continue developing your swing dancing skills! Joe and Tamsin will be taking you to the next level, as we go deeper into the technique of this partnered dance, as well as learning more steps and moves.

Sit back, relax, and listen to some poetry in the place where Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote ’Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ and ’Kubla Khan’, and be inspired to write some of your own with quill and ink in Coleridge Cottage. Readings take place at 12.30, 2.30, and 4pm.

Sit back, relax, and listen to some poetry in the place where Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote ’Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ and ’Kubla Khan’.

Wander through historic Prior Park on this free and informative guided tour. This year, as we celebrate 25 years of the National Trust looking after Prior Park, our guided tours will touch on restoration projects from the last 25 years. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

’She Stoops to Conquer’, by Oliver Goldsmith, at The Rondo Theatre in Bath from April 25th - 28th, has been making audiences laugh for nearly 250 years. Two fashionable young gentlemen from London arrive in the depths of Somerset to woo their ladies - one willingly, one with extreme reluctance.

CIRCUS MONDAO IS BACK with a great show for all the family to enjoy, We have a brand new production for 2018 celebrating 250 years of circus in the UK.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge - behind this great man were some great women whose stories are rarely told. From Dorothy Wordsworth, “all fire and ardour”, to Sara, his hard working wife who disappeared from his poetry altogether.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge - behind this great man were some great women whose stories are rarely told. The tale of their lives and their struggles during Coleridge’s time at the Cottage are revealed through these guided tours.

Speed Dating in Bath How speed dating in Bath works By simply arriving at venue for the Speed Dating in Bath event, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts. They will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the evening and confirm how many people you will be dating.

Joan paints places she would like to be and relates to; either well-known or imagined. She is inspired by the Victorian and Edwardian periods as well as painters such as Constable, Turner and Monet. She often includes water, boats and people; composing scenes intuitively.

Britain’s Favourite Circus back in Bath with a new show! For the 250th anniversary of the first circus back in 1768, Zippos Circus 2018 presents ‘LEGACY’, a homage to circus’s English originator, equestrian Philip Astley.

Zippos Circus presents an all-new circus spectacular for 2018, the year of the 250th anniversary of the creation of the modern Circus on a patch of ground in south London. Now, as in 1768, the highlight of the show is the demonstration of the most outstanding horsemanship, by the fearless Khadikov Cossack Riders.

A fun quiz night in aid of improvements to the Seavington Community Shop and Cafe. Teams of 6 or join others on the night. Bar from 7pm. Delicious supper included in ticket price. All welcome.

Complete Madness A tribute to the nutty boys!. Artists performing: Complete Madness .: Tickets avaiable.

Susie tours internationally with her harmony singing workshops and performs beautiful songs on guitar.

The Duck at Burtle celebrates it’s 2nd Anniversary with The Mangledwurzels who will be performing two sets from c. 9:00pm onwards. For full details see the venue website or social media. The Mangledwurzels are a three-piece Scrumpy & Western band from Somerset.

Grand opening of Stagecoach Frome! We invite children between the ages of 4 and 18 to sign up and join us for an exciting term at Stagecoach Frome!

Stagecoach Trowbridge and Frome are delighted to be opening a brand new children’s performing arts school at the Selwood Academy in Frome. Our fun and engaging weekly classes are for 4-18 year olds.

This 1 ½ acre garden has been developed by Richard and Marion over the last 25 years from a few horse paddocks. The stunning garden on the edge of the Somerset Levels now includes a fine collection of trees, both specimen and orchard varieties to inspire visiting gardeners.

on Saturday 28th April from 7pm to 10pm (quiz starts at 7.30 prompt). All welcome: bring a team or join one on the night. Cash prizes, hot supper, bar, raffle. Proceeds to Bathampton Village Show.

American blues superstar making a welcome return to the Cheese & Grain

A varied musical concert with The Taunton Military Wives Choir, Steel the Show, a steel band from the Blackdown Hills and Quintessential from Queens College. Licensed bar and Raffle

Amazing Singer/Guitarist Extrordinaire makes a welcome return to the Henhayes Centre. Supper and Concert £18, Concert Only £10. Supper served at 6.30, concert 7.30. Come and enjoy this extremely talented singer and musician...on his last visit he had them dancing in the aisles! Music for all tastes....

Plastic Free Wells group are hosting a fundraiser for Surfers Against Sewage who developed a programme to help towns and cities go single-use plastic free. Wells will celebrate accreditation with live music, bar and snacks.

All your local food and crafts at one quality market. Held in the old stables, this ever popular and award winning ’best in Somerset’ market is a must for those who like top quality local produce and crafts. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE YOUNG CHILDREN TO THE WONDERS OF STORIES. IT’S THE PERFECT WAY TO FIRE YOUR CHILD’S IMAGINATION, SPARK A LOVE OF READING AND ENCOURAGE THEIR CREATIVITY.

With an interesting array of fantastic craft stalls, as well as free parking, celebrate Spring arriving in the beautiful surroundings of Ferne, so come and join us!

The mainly Elizabethan manor (not open) mentioned in C17 for its ’fair and pleasant’ garden was redesigned by Harold Peto in 1902. Formal terraces with yew hedges and topiary have fine views over W Dorset.

The Bristol Guitar Show takes place at the prestigious Ashton Gate Stadium - Bristol Full day of live Music & demo’s BUY-SELL-TRADE Guitars Live Music throughout the day with - The fantastic Steve Marks, Guitarist Conrad Harpham will present a Guitar masterclass - workshop & performance, Ruzz Evans Blues ,

A ranger-led 6 mile walk to explore the Bath Skyline in spring. You’ll come across spring flowers, wild garlic, tree buds, blossom, and even some lambs in the fields. Plus this is an opportunity to get an insight into the management of the Bath Skyline in the spring. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

Big Breakfast English £5 inc cereal toast and juice Continental £3 Tea/Coffee mug £1 cup 50p Great social event

Woodlands Castle Wedding Fair Sunday 29th April 2018 10.30am-2.30pm FREE ENTRY FREE PARKING FREE GOODY BAG FREE COCKTAIL FREE FOOD Wander this wedding extravaganza with over 50 sensational wedding suppliers offering everything from your dream dress, flowers, rings, photographers, entertainment and romantic...

¾-acre mature Edwardian garden with colour-themed, informally planted herbaceous borders. Strong framework separating several different areas; pergola with varied wisteria, unusual topiary, box hedging, lime walk, pleached hornbeams, cordon fruit trees, 2 small formal ponds and growing collection of clematis.

Step back in time to meet the inhabitants of Dunster Castle and discover their stories on this family trail. A trail of tales takes you from the modern day to the Viking invasion. Follow the trail around the site to solve the questions and learn more about Dunster’s gory past. Booking Not Needed.

Discover the unusual, lesser-known tales of Coleridge Cottage and it’s strange history in these tours of the house and garden. Samuel Taylor Coleridge may be the Cottage’s most famous resident, but there’s much more to the Cottage’s history.

Discover the unusual, lesser-known tales of Coleridge Cottage and it’s strange history in these tours of the house and garden. Samuel Taylor Coleridge may be the Cottage’s most famous resident, but there’s much more to the Cottage’s history.

Taunton Speed Dating How speed dating in Taunton works A great event to go to is Speed Dating in Taunton. How it works is our friendly professional hosts will greet you and they will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the Speed Dating evening.

Wander through historic Prior Park on this free and informative guided tour. This year, as we celebrate 25 years of the National Trust looking after Prior Park, our guided tours will touch on restoration projects from the last 25 years. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

An organic woodland garden of international renown, Greencombe stretches along a sheltered hillside and offers outstanding views over Porlock Bay. Moss covered paths meander through a collection of ornamental plants that flourish beneath a canopy of oaks, hollies, conifers and chestnuts.

1 acre plantsman’s garden in tranquil setting. Island beds, scented plants, clematis, unusual perennials and ornamental trees and shrubs to provide yr-round interest. In spring, pulmonarias, hellebores and more than 300 varieties of snowdrops.

Beans On Toast plus Boss Caine. Artists performing: Beans On Toast.: Tickets avaiable.

The Story Of The Beach Boys® A Tribute Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will

Buzzcocks. Artists performing: Buzzcocks.: Tickets avaiable.

There’s more to Coleridge than the Cottage. Discover the stories of the poet’s garden, and how it didn’t turn out quite how he planned... Hidden behind the Cottage exterior, there is a garden and wildflower meadow.

New for the Long Gallery 2018 open season. for 2018 the National Portrait Gallery’s special exhibition will be ’Elizabeth of Bohemia : the Winter Queen’ and will feature contemporary portraits of this fascinating woman and those connected to her. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Annual Charter Fair, with full Civic Opening and Blessing of The Fair at 11am,on the Saturday with fair open until 11pm. A sponsored Buffet Lunch for invited guests follows the tour of the fair at the nearby Swan Hotel. The fair is also open on the Friday from 5pm to 11pm.

All the way from Australia for one night only!! The Stomping Ivories are a ’dueling pianos’ act from Australia covering a range of music from Mozart to Metallica. Bring your song requests along; there is nothing these three Sydney boys won’t attempt to play!

Fri 4 May, 7:30pm £24 All tickets One of the biggest names in Welsh rugby, Shane Williams in second only to David Campese in the list of all-time international try scorers.

Join us for two days of wildlife events, skills sessions and walks at Fyne Court. Together with our nature and conservation partners, the National Trust in Somerset will be kick-starting a month of wildlife fun.

Do you look perfect in a petticoat, or wonderful in a wig' Come and learn about Georgian clothing from volunteers in period costume. Find out what the Georgians used to wear, with the chance to try on our new selection of 18th century costumes in the Coleridge family rooms, and chat to volunteers in period dress.

Go behind the ropes on this special tour. Take a peek behind closed doors and discover parts of the Castle you won’t have seen before on this 45 minute tour. Tours are running throughout the day and are not pre-bookable. Booking Not Needed.

Join the Taunton Garrison for a weekend of rolling skirmishes, weaponry displays and musket displays. With live demonstrations throughout the day you can see what life was like defending the castle during the Civil War. Booking Not Needed. Phone: 01643 821314. Dogs on leads welcome.

The garden boasts stunning views of the Somerset Levels, Burrow Mump and Glastonbury Tor, but even on a hazy day this 5 acre garden offers plenty of interest. Woodland walks, varied borders, flowering meadow and several ponds; also kitchen garden, greenhouses, orchards and unique standing stone as focal point.

This sunny, south-facing garden is surrounded by stone walls and sub-divided into five separate areas. The cliff garden is a three-sided quarry with old magnolias, figs and Judas trees, plus some newer acacias. There are many unusual or tender plants to spot, including different varieties of echiums.

Fun for all the family. Please see our website for details and timetable. www.tauntonme.org.uk

Calling all motoring enthusiasts! On the first Sunday of each month we host a breakfast club which is open to all marques. As well as meeting other like-minded enthusiasts, owners can chat over a coffee and a hearty breakfast (from a full English to a bacon roll) in Café 750.

A modern masterpiece hosting herbaceous perennials, ornamental grasses, spring bulbs, crocus lawn, assortments of alliums and agapanthus and much more! Wend your way past a pond, sculptures, shrubs, circular lawns and then take a breath, maybe even a cup of tea, in an opulent rotating orb.

A packed May Day of fun and bustle the length of Milverton Fore Street with roads shut off and over one hundred stalls. A day of entertainment, shopping, eating, street music and children activities with most importantly the FANCY HAT COMPETITION. All comers welcome to parade their fancy hats; with prizes for best!

“PUSH THE BOAT OUT” AND TRY SAILING on Monday 7th MAY or Monday 28th May AT DURLEIGH RESERVOIR with DURLEIGH SAILING CLUB and Somerset Youth and Community Sailing Association who are combining to bring you this FREE fun taster day on the water.

Bath Speed Dating About Speed Dating in Bath Events At one of our Bath Speed Dating events, you will have four minutes to chat to each date. Four minutes is long enough to see if you click with the person you are talking to and whether you would like to see them again and also short enough if you don’t.

A Brave Face – Vamos Theatre Weds 9 May, 7:30pm £13 / £11 Concs. / £8 Students Afghanistan: 2009. Ryan is there to see the world, learn a trade, get a life. Training’s complete, combat is a buzz. But on one particular hot and desperate tour of duty, Ryan sees things he can’t talk about, to anyone.

Increase your sewing confidence - come to our "Get to know your Sewing Machine" workshop. Chrissie Cottle (experienced in all aspects of sewing) will take you step-by-step through the capabilities of your machine & answer all your questions. Class size limited to 4 students - so you get plenty of attention.

Goodbye grey skies, hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable “king of cool” ...Arthur “The Fonz” Fonzarelli.

3 acre mature garden with many camellias and rhododendrons in May. Lovely views towards Blackmore Vale. Part formal with pleached hornbeam alle and rill, part water garden with lake. Wonderful roses in June. Unusual spring flowering trees such as Davidia involucrata, many beautiful cornus. Interesting garden sculpture.

Mr & Mrs Helmer are the iconic power couple. They excel at work, staying on top, socialising. They excel at excelling. But as his autobiography rolls out around Christmas-time, it seems there are a few things that Mr. Helmer may not have mentioned in the foreword.

Kilver Court Gardens in Somerset is the perfect day out for those looking to explore a little known treasure. Today, the gardens, which have appeared on BBC Gardeners’ World, are like stepping into another world - a peaceful oasis away from modernity.

David and Pauline Wright have developed their amazing garden over 25 years, and regularly welcome groups of visitors to share their peaceful all year round garden, This beautiful garden with all year interest has a variety of evergreen and deciduous trees, large wildlife pond and stream, and ornamental Koi Pond.

A Somerset Day Celebration Gibby Swaine, Sue Watts, The Stoggy Men and Tom Mayberry, CE of Heritage SW Our wonderful county’s history and heritage will be celebrated in a specially extended hour long concert.

This unusual garden embraces a C17 house (not open) overgrown with climbing plants. A wealth of aquatic plants in 3 ponds.

The Little Mermaid – Ballet Theatre UK Fri 11 May, 7:30pm £15 / £10 Students / £ Group bookings for Schools (Buy 10 tickets, get 1 free) Join Ballet Theatre UK on this dramatic re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s all-time favourite story of The Little Mermaid, who falls in love with a human Prince and gives

Somerset Garden Day, Sunday 13th May, is an annual celebration of gardens and gardening - a chance to celebrate the hard work you put into making your garden a haven.

Join Bridgwater Choral Society with Conductor Iain Cooper for a performance of Fauré’s Requiem and Handel’s Coronation Anthems. We are also delighted to be giving the first performance of Iain Cooper’s Benedicite for Choir, Brass, Piano Duet and Timpani.

A Fun day for the whole family held in the gardens of St Margaret’s Hospice. there is everything from craft stalls to dog shows, a vintage tea rooms, bar and BBQ as wells as games and activities for the whole family.

A day of dancing and music and crafts King Alfred giving out flags and cakes

International folk legends Blowzabella celebrate 40 years with a weekend of workshops, sessions, concerts and dances at Halsway Manor – including this evening dance/concert. Plus special guests – Naragonia (Belgium), and the Blowzabella Workshop Dance Orchestra. The band prefer to play where people can dance.

The third of MSO’s guest conductors is the highly accomplished Hitoshi Suzuki Our soloist, Hilary Suckling, graduated from the Royal Academy of Music and the University of Cambridge. A previous favourite with MSO (Schumann Piano Concerto 2013), Hilary returns to perform Beethoven’s 4th Piano Concerto.

Martin has been a full time professional artist painter since graduating from Exeter College of Art & Design in 1985. Primarily a figurative painter, he prefers to work directly from his chosen subjects, which are mostly derived from the people and landscape of the Mendip Hills, where he lives.

The book fair last year was such a success we are holding another! Antiquarian books, maps, prints and ephemera will be offered for sale by over fifteen professional bookdealers from across the South West and further afield. Books also bought. Refreshments available all day.

Fairly large open garden with extensive lawns and wooded surroundings. Small winterbourne stream running through with several stone bridges. Walled rose/parterre garden, hedged herbaceous garden and several ornamental ponds. Work is in constant progress.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Artists performing: Ladysmith Black Mambazo.: Tickets avaiable.

This unusual garden embraces a C17 house (not open) overgrown with climbing plants. A wealth of aquatic plants in 3 ponds.

Save the Date as this is going to be an amazing event! "13th May 2018" We would love for you to join us in a celebration of the great British countryside for all that work and live there to create a great day out for all ages and walks of life.

On Sunday 13th May, we’re celebrating Somerset Garden Day with a simple ambition in mind: to encourage everyone in Somerset to down tools, enjoy the diverse pleasures of their gardens and acknowledge the hard work that goes into keeping them special.

Swing to Brass featuring Bold Brass Band and Redmaids High Community Choir Sunday 13th May 4pm Tickets £6 to inc refreshments

EXPERIENCE A HEARTWARMING PERFORMANCE WHERE EVERY SLIGHT BREEZE TURNS INTO A BEAUTIFUL SOUND, AS THREE MUSICIANS ENCHANTINGLY BLOW YOU TO A WARM WORLD OF BREATH AND WIND. Whoosh!

Mature Grade II terraced garden. Sloping land transformed into architectural terraces with profusion of plants capitalising on views of Wells Cathedral and Vale of Avalon. 1960, garden was lovingly restored to its former glory, orchard replaced with collection of ornamental trees.

The quintessential English cottage garden created by C20 gardening legend Margery Fish. Plantsman’s paradise with old-fashioned and contemporary plants grown in a relaxed and informal manner to create an extraordinary garden of great beauty and charm.

1.4 acre plantsmans garden, where unusual planting combinations, interesting use of colour, subtle themes and a natural flowing style create a garden full of variety and inspiring ideas. Increasingly known for it’s wildlife friendly planting.

Sit back, relax, and listen to some poetry in the place where Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote ’Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ and ’Kubla Khan’.

Stretch your legs and glimpse a different side to Bath, as you wander from city to countryside on this Bath Skyline guided walk. Learn about the history of Bath whilst taking in the beautiful views over the World Heritage City.

Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.

The Thrill of Love - @2k Theatre Thurs 17 – Sat 19 May, 7:30pm A divorcee with a young child to care for, Ruth works in the kind of nightclubs where there’s more than just a drink on offer. The girls work hard, play hard and dream of a movie-star life.

Pencils and pens up! It’s time to limber up your brain with our Rock and Pop Quiz, in other words, the popular Rock & Pop Quiz Music nights return to the Bridgwater Arts Centre Bar. To enter, all you need is a MAXIMUM of 4 people per team, then, just turn up on the night with your team!

Sharp’s Appalachian Harvest is devoted to the astounding collection of songs made by Cecil Sharp and Maud Karpeles over three summers in 1916, 1917 and 1918.

The Phoenix Singers with Director of Music Andrew Maddocks present an evening of music by Handel with Messiah, opera and Oratorio excerpts. Soprano ~ Alice Privett Orchestra of Opera Settecento

Huge Barn Sale with lots of items and curious for you to browse, including books, dvds and cds. Why not also have a cup of Tea or coffee and a scrumptious home made cake in our Snack Room whilst you decide what to buy!

Folk’s favourite duo returning by huge public demand.

The Old Bakery Artists are holding a one day only Art Fair at The Friends Meeting House on York Street in Bath. Close to the Roman Baths this will be a welcome detour to your visit to Bath.

Lovely 5 acre garden, trees, shrubs (many rare and tender), herbaceous and 3 acre woodland garden with spring interest and late summer borders. Traditional kitchen garden (chemical free). Views to sea and Quantocks.

Visit our village Open Gardens and discover the heritage buildings and their associated families. Refreshments – delicious cream teas at the Old Vicarage and light lunches. Plants for sale. Car transport available for those with limited mobility.

Somerset’s Premier Over 50s Show They say life begins at 50 and to celebratea new unique fair will take place on Sunday 20th May at Wellsprings Leisure Centre with a variety of stalls.

Experience an uplifting day of singing in the wonderful surroundings and acoustics of The Bishop’s Chapel at The Bishop’s Palace.

Calling all biking enthusiasts! On the third Sunday of each month we host a breakfast ride-in which is open to all marques of motorcycle. As well as meeting other bikers, participants can chat over a coffee and a hearty breakfast (from a full English to a bacon roll) in Café 750.

3 acre garden with formal walled front garden, raised vegetable beds, greenhouse and polytunnel enclosed by hornbeam, box and yew hedging. Decorative fruit and cut flower beds, meadow with large wild pond and orchard with stream running through, marked by pollarded willows. New Shepherd’s Hut Garden.

Set in the beautiful Quantock Hills, and developed from an original 1-acre garden to nearly 3 acres. A quirky garden with a huge, eclectic variety of shrubs, trees, grasses, agapanthus, sub-tropical palms, phormiums, exotic ornaments, together with an arboretum, large pond and willow arbour.

Set in the beautiful Quantock Hills, and developed from an original 1-acre garden to nearly 3 acres. A quirky garden with a huge, eclectic variety of shrubs, trees, grasses, agapanthus, sub-tropical palms, phormiums, exotic ornaments, together with an arboretum, large pond and willow arbour.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge - behind this great man were some great women whose stories are rarely told. The tale of their lives and their struggles during Coleridge’s time at the Cottage are revealed through these guided tours.

½ acre+ garden hidden behind Grade II listed house (not open). A mature garden, remodelled since 2011, it reflects the owner’s love of flowers and foliage with sweeping grass paths through mixed beds of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, annuals and bulbs. Floriferous from early spring through to autumn frosts.

Speed Dating in Bath How Speed Dating in Bath works When you arrive at the speed dating venue for Speed Dating in Bath, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts.

Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.

A 3 night hotel accommodation break during Dunster Festival’s weekend of classical performances which take place in the Priory Church of St. George, Dunster. Performers include The Sacconi Quartet and The Marian Consort.

Tony Christie. Artists performing: Tony Christie.: Tickets avaiable.

The bi-annual Flower Festival in the village of Compton Dundon is scheduled in St Andrew’s Church from May 26th to May 28th, 2018, with Tea or Coffee and cake on offer for purchase in the church. The theme is "Memories" this year which will give the volunteer flower arrangers a vast arena of choice.

Make up your own design and paint a hand cut wooden decoration. There will be a selection of shapes for you to choose from. Come along if you fancy doing something a bit different; this is a fun and relaxing activity that all the family can enjoy. Booking Not Needed. Children are very welcome.

We’re going Dinosaur mad again! Come and meet our NEW Animatronic Dinosaurs! Walk among these giants and see how many you can name. Our 4D cinema will be playing Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs to really get you feeling pre-historic!

It has been a meteoric rise by the blues/rockers in the past few years. With great songs and dynamic stage performance, this gig is going to rock the rafters!

Compact town garden designed by present owners which has achieved Bath In Bloom gold and silver gilt awards. A courtyard of potted plants surrounded by attractive colour co-ordinated herbaceous borders leads to the next levels which include small fish pond, resident tortoise and vegetable section.

This May / June Half Term join us for some seriously great fun for all the family. Most of us take the engines that power our cars for granted. Wouldn’t you like to know how your car’s engine works?

¾ acre plantsman’s garden in Somerset Levels, gradually created out of fields surrounding old farmhouse over last 20 yrs and still being developed. Trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials planted with an eye for form and shape in big flowing borders.

Stalls, BBQ, tours of the hotel, live music, cream teas and Pimm’s

Push the boat out. Free family sailing experience “PUSH THE BOAT OUT” AND TRY SAILING on Monday 7th MAY or Monday 28th May AT DURLEIGH RESERVOIR with DURLEIGH SAILING CLUB and Somerset Youth and Community Sailing Association who are combining to bring you this FREE fun taster day on the water.

½-acre garden, created over 21yrs from concrete farmyard. Ha-ha, wonderful views, pond, lawn, mixed borders, formal sunken garden, hydrangea bed, grass walks and interesting young and semi-mature trees. Structured design integrates house and garden with landscape. New areas under development.

Join us for our wildlife days - lots of outdoor fun for all the family. There will be wildlife crafts and a variety of hands-on activities with the Somerset Wildlife Trust, Wildlfowl & Wetlands Trust, Somerset Moth Group, Bumblebee Conservation Trust and others. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

Large informal garden on S-facing slope with splendid views of the Quantock and Brendon Hills. Profusely planted with a wide selection of herbaceous perennials, shrubs and trees. Restored shepherd’s hut sits in small orchard and wildflower area - a tranquil place to enjoy the surroundings.

Period Victorian dog and hawk demonstrations. Visit the Victorian Hawk House where a variety of hawks, owls and falcons can be seen at roost, chat to the period-costumed falconers and meet Bella the working dog. Every display is different and some require help from lucky hand-picked volunteers.

Have you heard the tale of Sailor Sam' Or the story of the mice who lived in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s house' These 15 minute storytelling sessions are perfect for children aged 4-7 (and the young at heart!

This ESPA experience delivers triple results by targeting three key areas – the back, the face and the scalp, making it the ideal treatment for relaxing that special man in your life!

If you like the Beach Boys® songs, you will love this band! Guaranteed to leave everyone with a smile on their face, a song in their heart and a truly memorable live music experience to cherish, this is a show you do not want to miss.

Gin, Fizz & Food Festival 2018 Woodlands Castle, Taunton, Somerset Saturday 2nd June 2018 12-7pm Let’s celebrate Gin, Fizz & Food with friends & family. Good time, good memories.

acre market and teaching garden; I conduct trials into different ways of growing plants, incl dig/no dig, no rotation, using different composts, all signed. Wide range of vegetables outside and under cover, fruit trees, flower borders and intensive composting system of 7 bays.

Join Festival of Nature for its 15th birthday celebrations as we set sail down the river for another year of the UK’s largest celebration of the natural world! Between the 2nd -10th June 2018 explore the nature in your backyard and go wild at one of our family fun weekends in Bath and Bristol!

Come & celebrate a night of the guitar greats in one amazing show! The Guitar ’Legends’ will mesmerise you with the greatest guitar hits of all time - from the early 50’s right up to the present day.

Evening of Mediumship with Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with Psychic / Mediumship Evenings.

on Saturday 2nd June. Bacon rolls, designer jewellery and discounted greetings cards also on sale. At Bathampton Village Hall, Holcombe Lane, Bathampton. Donations of plants may be left outside the hall 8.45 - 9.45 am on the day. Proceeds in aid of Bathampton Village Show.

After holding the first recorded fete in the village of Corfe for over 50 years in 2016, we’re ready to do it all over again! Attracting around 1,500 visitors last year, we enjoyed a day full of fun, music, food and drink and of course, some amazing aerobatic displays.

Calling all motoring enthusiasts! On the first Sunday of each month we host a breakfast club which is open to all marques. As well as meeting other like-minded enthusiasts, owners can chat over a coffee and a hearty breakfast (from a full English to a bacon roll) in Café 750.

2nd year of opening for NGS, a new garden in progress. Much of the 1 acre plot was field but is now laid out and brimming with potential. Traces of old garden still in evidence with plenty of new beds incorporated.

Informal garden with plenty of seating to relax in and enjoy the various areas and styles of planting. Mediterranean area leads to patio and lawn, partly enclosed by a tall border. Pond and collection of conifers on raised rockery. Archway leading to vegetable and fruit garden.

Georgian landscape garden designed by Coplestone Warre Bampfylde, Victorian terrace and shrubbery and stunning exquisite example of Lutyens/Jeykll designed formal garden. These together make up 50 acres of woodland walks, temples, terraces, pergolas, lakes and cascades.

Wrapped around an old farmhouse are 2 walled gardens planted in contemporary cottage style, roses and clematis on walls and unusual perennials in deep borders give interest all seasons. South garden has progressive colourist design.

The Greatest Show – University Centre Weston Fri 8 June, 7:30pm £10 / £7 Concs. and Students Join us for a highly entertaining variety showcase performed by a very talented cast. Be dazzled by a spectacular extravaganza of song, dance, comedy, physical theatre, popular music and more.

Skids + support. Artists performing: The Skids.: Tickets avaiable.

Advanced Musicians’ Summer Recital Richard Huish Students Talented soloists on a variety of instruments will perform a programme of pieces ranging from classical to jazz. Accompanied by Course Manager for Music, Kathryn Foyle, there will be something to suit all tastes during a summer lunchtime.

Set on top of Porlock Hill with outstanding views of Welsh coast, the Bristol Channel and surrounding Exmoor hills, a breathtaking location. Lawns on different levels, all with sweeping views of surrounding countryside.

Artists small semi-walled garden in farm setting; courtyard, overflowing long borders planted for colour, contrasting shape and height, with self-seeding welcomed. Pyramidal yews, box-edging and espaliered fruit trees for structure. Climbing roses, fan-trained cherry and pears. Narrow paths, no grass.

A series of gardens within a garden. Approx 1½ acres. Structured but wild, with striking yet subtle planting. Meander through the different rooms to discover a wealth of colour, scents, shapes and foliage.

Historic village dating from Saxon times, located on edge of Somerset Levels with many thatched stone cottages. C13 Grade I listed church is described as ’The Jewel in the Crown of Somerset Churches’. Open church tower. 3 well-established unique gardens with many exquisite herbaceous borders.

Approx 1 acre of gardens in grounds of Grade II listed Georgian house. A newly constructed garden in development, semi walled garden with small woodand walk with views of Lodge Hill, specimen trees, rose gardens, box-edging, colour border and pots and extensive lawns.

We’ve opened our ceramics and pottery studio here at Ashbrook, for those who wish to get to know clay and try their hand at throwing or hand building.

THE SIX PIECE ARMADA BAND LEAD BY THE CAPTAIN ROGER MARKS PLAY GOOD TIME INFECTIOUS NEW ORLEANS JAZZ WITH LOADS OF BON-HOMIE. A HIGHLY ENTERTAINING EVENING OF TOE-TAPPING MUSIC.

Iconic Norwegian trio a-ha are bringing their Electric Summer Tour 2018 to Yeovil with special guests OMD and The Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey

Here Comes Summer – Taunton Deane Male Voice Choir Sat 9 June, 7:30pm £10 After their tremendously successful performance at Wells Cathedral and various other venues in the South West, TDMVC are presenting a new summer concert featuring a satisfying variety of favourite songs from musicals well as pop classics,

There is no greater pop comeback than Steps! The iconic pop group have returned to claim their crown. The Summer of Steps 2018 tour includes a concert at Huish Park, Yeovil on Sunday 10 June with special guests Aqua and Blue.

The second in a series of four talks by Museum Curator Matt Piper. Matt draws upon his many years’ experience as Curator at the Museum as well as his natural and contagious enthusiasm for all things motoring related to deliver a thought provoking, fun and informative talk.

What a surprise around the corner in waiting, a small town garden which has grown to acre! Colour-themed shrub and herbaceous borders, pond, patios, pergolas and wild meadow areas lead to wonderful far reaching views. Productive vegetable and fruit garden with greenhouse.

Seasoned NGS garden openers opening a garden designed and planted by Simon Relph. The garden is open to celebrate his life. Architectural design of metal arches and geometrical raised beds surround raised pond. Many sculptured features by their son Alex Relph and other artists.

4 acre garden with C18 origins and many later additions. Sweeping lawns, lake overhung with willows, canal running parallel to Victorian rose-covered pergola, along with box parterre, chinoiserie-style garden, recent temple folly and walled vegetable garden plus wonderful mature trees. Plants for sale.

4 acres of flat gardens to S of Victorian country house. Created from a field in last 8 yrs and still being developed. A dozen large mixed flower beds planted in cottage garden style with wildlife in mind. Wooded areas, lawns, wildflower meadows and wildlife pond. Plenty of seating throughout the gardens.

The world’s first cycling theatre company, The HandleBards, pedal from venue to venue with all the set, props and costume necessary to perform environmentally sustainable Shakespeare across the globe.

The Mill on the Floss – Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Wed 13 June, 7:30pm £14 / £12 Concs. / £10 Students “They had entered the thorny wilderness, and the golden gates of their childhood had for ever closed behind them.

"Get to know your Overlocker" Another informative Wednesday Workshop by Chrissie Cottle. Increase your confidence in professionally finishing clothes & soft furnishings. The intricacies & potential of your Overlocking Machine explained - & all your questions answered! Classes of 4 max.

Spectacular FESTIVAL OF IRONWORK in Parade Gardens, in the centre of Bath, Somerset from Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th June 2018.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present the timeless story of Little Women, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Join Chapterhouse as four sisters - Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - tell the story of their life during the Civil War in America.

11 acres of formal and natural gardens in stunning Cotswold setting. Features incl roses, herbaceous, kitchen garden, Mediterranean garden, mound and natural pond. Extensive walled garden, spring glade and meadows with young and mature trees.

From outside youd expect a traditional Old Vicarage garden but, inside its surrounding tall hedges, you discover a very different contemporary look with relaxed country-style planting and design.

At the picturesque heart of the village of Lympsham is C15 church of St Christopher. The Manor, built as the rectory 200 years ago, and C17 Church Farm are next to the church and connected to each other by a side gate.

Lots of lovely items to browse including, books, dvds, cds, kitchen items, childrens toys & Bric a Brac . Always new stock. Teas & home made cakes in our Snack Room

Mature cottage garden, fascinating stonework, water and topiary with imaginative planting completed after 22years, weeds welcome occasionally. Garden and buildings designed for wildlife as much as for the owners. Summerhouse finalised, gazebo enclosed. About 500 nest boxes for Insects, birds and bats.

Walks over marked routes in the beautiful Somerset Countryside with bacon and sausage rolls available at the start and home made cakes at the end. Sweets and drinks en route. Start at The Angel, Bow Street, Langport OS map no.

½ acre+ garden hidden behind Grade II listed house (not open). A mature garden, remodelled since 2011, it reflects the owner’s love of flowers and foliage with sweeping grass paths through mixed beds of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, annuals and bulbs. Floriferous from early spring through to autumn frosts.

¾ acre garden in centre of village with splendid views to S over rolling countryside. Long established walled garden with fine, mature trees, shrubs and climbers. The mature planting gives a sense of mystery as one explores the contrast of colours, shapes and the unusual variety of species.

4 acres comprising 3 distinct gardens with formal layout around house which leads to meadow and orchard with spring bulbs, species roses and lilacs. Planting and layout began 2004.

4 gardens tucked away in a village community. 94 Broadmoor Lane: large SW facing sloping garden with beautiful views up to Kelston Round Hill. Herbaceous borders, roses, clematis and wisteria. Terracing and raised vegetable garden, soft fruit, rockery with alpines. Glenfield: 1 acre.

AN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE YOUNG CHILDREN TO THE WONDERS OF STORIES. IT’S THE PERFECT WAY TO FIRE YOUR CHILD’S IMAGINATION, SPARK A LOVE OF READING AND ENCOURAGE THEIR CREATIVITY.

Treat dad to Sunday lunch and dad gets a free glass of Somerset Cider and a gift from us

Calling all biking enthusiasts! On the third Sunday of each month we host a breakfast ride-in which is open to all marques of motorcycle. As well as meeting other bikers, participants can chat over a coffee and a hearty breakfast (from a full English to a bacon roll) in Café 750.

Forget socks and chocolate, this is the ultimate ‘Petrol Head’ gift idea. Treat Dad to a once in a life-time chance to ride in some iconic cars. Choose from a selection of cars, from supercars to luxury marques.

7 delightful and very varied gardens in picturesque village at edge of Quantocks. 3 surprisingly large gardens in village centre, one semi-wild garden, and 3 very large gardens on outskirts of village, with many rare and unusual plants. Conditions range from waterlogged clay to well-drained sand.

Shaded cottage garden, full of interesting and unusual shrubs and plants. 3 very old copper beeches shade a collection of ferns and woodland plants; a path leads you to the middle lawn, then to a pretty view of the foothills of the Quantocks. Sit and have a cup of tea in one of the many nooks and crannies.

Rosemary Hawthorne, THE KNICKER LADY, returns to Burnham-on-Sea with a new, intimate version of her well-loved and popular show.

Designed to celebrate the Great British Garden, the stunning 14-acre grounds of the Palace will feature guided tours, live music, expert speakers, BBQ food, ‘have a go’ skills and crafts and over 40 stalls, including a fabulous range of nurseries selling unusual and popular plants.

The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club. Artists performing: Craig Charles.: Tickets avaiable.

Patsy Cline and Friends The Velvet Country voice of Patsy Cline caught the imagination of Sue Lowry, who has been a lifelong fan of Patsy Cline and Country Music.

Nynehead Court is delighted to announce that the headline act at its Midsummer Music event at Nynehead Church on 23rd June is the acclaimed bassist Miranda Sykes. The event begins at 6.30pm (bar open at 5.

Stagestruck Travels Through Time Sat 23 June, 7:30pm £8.50 / £7.50 Concs. The children will perform songs, dancers and acting scenes through the decades from Oliver Twist, Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of OZ, Grease and many more!! Finishing in the present day.

Also open by arrangement 1 April to 30 Sept, please confirm your visit is to support the National Garden Scheme when booking.

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

1 acre plantsman’s garden in tranquil setting. Island beds, scented plants, clematis, unusual perennials and ornamental trees and shrubs to provide yr-round interest. In spring, pulmonarias, hellebores and more than 300 varieties of snowdrops.

Kiefer Sutherland + special guests. Artists performing: Kiefer Sutherland.: Tickets avaiable.

Do you own an Italian vehicle? We are calling all owners of cars to come to the Museum to help us celebrate these amazing Italian marques.

Public Image Ltd - The Public Image Is Rotten Tour. Artists performing: Public Image Ltd.: Tickets avaiable.

Rufus Wainwright. Artists performing: Rufus Wainwright.: Tickets avaiable.

After a successful 1st year, the Cotswold Way Challenge returns in 2018. Over 2,000 adventurers take on the historic path from Bath to Cheltenham - with msot walking - others jogging, and some on the run of their life!

Stowey Walking, a member of the national Walkers are Welcome network, is hosting the weekend of guided walks in and around the Quantocks from June 30 to July 1 2018. The event has the support of the Quantock Hills AONB Service.

A quirky and rather wild garden. From streamside orchard with summerhouse, climbing to small flower garden in front of C17 stone cottage, then wooded hillside with roses growing through the trees and lovely views across peaceful hills. One acre in all, incl new areas being tamed. Cobbles, steps and some steep paths.

English Heritage garden of historic interest. The house and gardens were owned by the Sandford family up till 1902, after which time it was let, finally becoming a residential care home for the elderly in 1940 (one of the oldest in the county).

Bike Bath is a day of marked rides of 25, 50 and 80 miles taking in the best scenery of Bath and the surrounding countryside.

¾ acre garden. Clematis, rose arches and pergolas, streams, ponds, waterfalls. Riverside walk to top weir, delphiniums, day lilies, 100+ dahlia varieties, vegetable, soft fruit and cutting flower garden. Garden is overlooked by the historic watermill, open on NGS day.

The Miller’s House owner describes herself as an untidy gardener who falls for a plant and then finds a suitable place to put it! Set in a small valley with the main garden above a deep mill pond. Planted mainly with perennials and shrubs with an eye to butterfly attraction and perfume.

The popular West Country jazz band invite you to enjoy their vibrant, exciting and melodic jazz in the New Orleans style, which has been a great hit at the hotel’s jazz weekends for the last 8 years.

The four conductor in this series of guest conductors is Dr. Dennis Simons. He has been founder leader of the Alberni String Quartet, Co-Leader of the London Philharmonic and Leader of the BBC Philharmonic returning to the U.K. after twenty years as Music Director and Conductor of three orchestras in North America.

Frome Open Studios art trail returns as part of Frome Festival. You’ll find art of all genres on show: painting, drawing, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, sculpture, photography and much more. It’s free to visit, so why not follow the trail to meet the artists and discover something new.

Fabulous vintage clothes, textiles, vinyl, gifts, accessories, jewellery, toys, books, collectables, kitchenalia from some of the best traders in the locale. Complimented by a select number of artisans selling their retro/vintage vibe wares. Entry £1, 50p for students under 16s free

Well known garden constructed in 1920 by Col Arthur Lyle from derelict farmland (C19 cattle stalls still exist). Gertrude Jekyll suggested planting schemes for the layout. Paved paths with walled rose and iris, white and lily gardens, large kitchen garden.

RNAS Yeovilton will open its gates on Saturday 7th July for the Royal Navy’s premier airshow. As one of the Southwest’s largest one day events, the airshow will offer an action-packed day out for all the family with thrilling flying displays and plenty to see and do on the ground.

acre part walled rural garden with babbling brook and 4 acre traditional cider orchard, with views. Specimen hollies, copper beech, paulownia, yew and poplar. Pergolas, arbour and numerous seats. Mixed informal shrub and perennial beds with many unusual plants.

A special 20th Anniversary Show from the folk fiddle superstars! Touring to promote their highly critically acclaimed latest album "The Key", this is one band that just has to be seen live. Described as the "Led Zeppelin of the folk world" expect dancing in the aisles with the music from the Isles.

The distinctive hill of Brent Knoll, an iron age hill fort, is well worth climbing 449ft for the 360 view of surrounding hills incl Glastonbury Tor and the Somerset Levels. Lovely C13 church renowned for its bench ends. Ball Copse Hall: S-facing Edwardian house (not open) on lower slopes of Knoll.

Speed Dating in Bath How speed dating in Bath works By simply arriving at venue for the Speed Dating in Bath event, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts. They will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the evening and confirm how many people you will be dating.

98 pretty allotments on a charming 5 acre site, displaying a range of gardening styles from the traditional to a more relaxed approach. A rural setting on the outskirts of Frome with views of Longleat Forest across the river and into the trees and Cley Hill in the distance.

The SPACE Legally Blonde OMG you guys!!! Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Tacchi-Morris! This production is brought to you by The SPACE Company, hot on the kitten heels of Spamalot, Made in Dagenham and The Addams Family!

Increase your skill with fabrics by learning Applique techniques & constructing a summer ’Sunflower or Tree Cushion’ in one day! Chrissie Cottle will take you step-by-step & answer all your questions! Class size maximum of 4 so you get lots of attention. Tea/coffee & cake available all day.

Paloma Faith - The Architect Summer Tour. Artists performing: Paloma Faith.: Tickets avaiable.

In the Company of Bach, Franck & Peeters Stephen Bell - Organ Recital Making a long overdue return to St John’s, Stephen has chosen a programme of some of his favourite works by Bach, Franck and Peeters.

Lots of lovely items and curious to browse including Books, Dvd’s, Cd’s, kitchenware, toys, Bric a Brac. Relaxing snack room where you can purchase our lovely home made cakes with a cuppa.

Live In Somerset 2018 - Party In The Park with Billy Ocean with Hot Chocolate & The Real Thing + Bjorn Again + S Club Party. Artists performing: Billy Ocean, Hot Chocolate, The Real Thing, S Club Party, Björn Again.: Tickets avaiable.

An artists workshop based in Dunster. Tuition is by experienced and qualified tutor Lynda Appleby who will take you out each day to locations to collect resources to create paintings later in the studio. The package includes 7 nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast, picnic lunches, all tuition and transport to the locations.

Kaiser Chiefs - Live In Somerset. Artists performing: Kaiser Chiefs.: Tickets avaiable.

A broad spectrum of interest and styles developing year on year. Flower-packed beds, borders and pots, roses, topiary, hydrangeas, exotic garden, many unusual trees and shrubs, orchards, vegetables, ponds, specialist sweet peas, lawns and ha ha. Abundant collection of mature trees and shrubs.

An evening with Natalie Merchant. Artists performing: Natalie Merchant.: Tickets avaiable.

A true 70’s/80’s superstar in an incredibly rare all standing event. Dig out the wigs and flares and sing, dance and party like it’s 1979!

A Touch of Little Mix Fri 20 July, 7:30pm Now in their 5th year touring, the incredible ’A Touch of Little Mix’ are the closest soundalikes to the real thing!

Following on from the success of Taunton Live 2015, 2016 and 2017, Our fourth Creative and Performing Arts Festival is due to take place throughout the whole month of July.

¼ acre cottage style garden in centre of village. Planted to complement the cottage with over 100 clematis viticella interplanted with a range of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, annuals and bulbs. The planting gives all yr colour and interest on all 4 sides of cottage.

Summer of Love - South West Rocks Sat 21 July, 7:30pm £12 / £8 Concs Get the summer party started with a choral explosion of some of the greatest songs from the 60’s and 70’s.

A traditional country fair, which offers something for all the family, from beer tent, bouncy castle, brass band, cakes, classic cars to chuffy the train ride, dog show, tea tent, vintage tractor and everything in between.

Lovely 5 acre garden, trees, shrubs (many rare and tender), herbaceous and 3 acre woodland garden with spring interest and late summer borders. Traditional kitchen garden (chemical free). Views to sea and Quantocks.

In approx 2 acres, a delightful garden to stir your senses, with a myriad of unusual plants and features. Intriguing almost hidden paths leading through English roses and banks of hydrangeas. Scenic views stretching up to the Blackdowns and its famous monument. Truly a Hide and Seek garden ..... for all ages.

Two contrasting gardens in beautiful, rural setting. The garden at Fire Engine House is mature and established, with lawns, generous borders and narrow, enticing paths; through a garden door and tumble-down bothy is a small orchard and arboretum.

Rural fields and mature trees surround this 1 acre informal garden offering views of the Blackdown and Quantock Hills. Magnificent hostas and heathers, colourful flower beds, cascading wisteria and roses and a trickling stream.

Is your family up to the challenge of taking on some of the Haynes Discovery Missions? Working together you will need to employ all of your detective skills. With each mission your first task will be to identify an object or objects contained within a mystery bags.

Bursting into summer means only one thing – FUN! For a full day out whatever the weather, look no further than Wookey Hole. Our caves offer a great adventure deep underground with guided tours telling you all about how they were formed and about the legendary witch who once dwelled in them!

A hidden treasure in the heart of the Mendips, do come and see for yourself. Walk through the glorious parkland of the historic Repton landscape, along the quietly cascading River Norr. Productive walled Victorian kitchen garden, octagonal rose garden, stunning herbaceous border, fruit cage and orchard.

Bath Speed Dating How speed dating in Bath works A great event to go to is Speed Dating in Bath. How it works is our friendly professional hosts will greet you and they will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the Speed Dating evening.

“If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!” Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show!

Few gardens are as evocatively romantic as Cothay. Laid out in 1920s and replanted in 1990s within the original framework, Cothay encompasses a rare blend of old and new. Plantsman’s paradise set in 12 acres of magical gardens. Small nursery and tea room. Sorry no dogs or picnicing in gardens.

3 acres, of which 2 walled. Lily canal through pleached limes leading to amelanchier walk past duck pond; rose and juniper walk from Italian terrace; judas tree avenue; ptelea walk. Ornamental potager. Drive-side shrubbery.

Exmoor Rail has become one of Somerset’s premier model railway shows, now held in a modern, bright and disabled friendly venue, which is adjacent to Minehead station, right on the seafront. There will be a selection of high quality working layouts, coming from across southern England!

Calling all motoring enthusiasts! On the first Sunday of each month we host a breakfast club which is open to all marques. As well as meeting other like-minded enthusiasts, owners can chat over a coffee and a hearty breakfast (from a full English to a bacon roll) in Café 750.

A residential workshop for both choral singers and orchestra players. The choir is led by Robyn Sevastos B.Mus., A.R.C.M., and the orchestra by Mark FitzGerald A.R.C.M. If you enjoy singing or play an instrument come and join in for a week of great music making. It’s not just about music either!

Watch this space!

‘The Muses Gardin for Delights’ was the title of Robert Jones’ 5th book of Ayres for Voice and Lute, published in 1610. There were several such publications in this “Golden Age of English Musi‘c”, the pre-eminent composer being the lutenist John Dowland.

Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show they now bring you their unique Seventies show from a decade of glam rock through to new wave music, and everything in between. Featuring the music of Slade, Sweet, T.

8-acre garden surrounding Regency house (not open) with beautiful views across open countryside. Lawns sweep down to ha-ha. Colour themed herbaceous and shrub borders. Elegant water feature. Arboretum of specimen trees and more recently planted acer glade.

Deep in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside a terrifying mystery and a legendary nemesis await the arrival of the world’s greatest detective. When the wife of Doctor Watson suddenly disappears, a desperate quest to find her begins.

Brompton Regis Horse Show & Gymkhana BR-Show-2017.jpg Date: 18th Aug 2018 9:00am-4:30pm A traditional show with lots for everyone! Horse show and gymkhana with jumping, showing and fancy dress classes. Very popular dog show - entries on the day. Gundog Scurry runs all day. Childrens’ races.

Calling all biking enthusiasts! On the third Sunday of each month we host a breakfast ride-in which is open to all marques of motorcycle. As well as meeting other bikers, participants can chat over a coffee and a hearty breakfast (from a full English to a bacon roll) in Café 750.

¾ acre plantsman’s garden in Somerset Levels, gradually created out of fields surrounding old farmhouse over last 20 yrs and still being developed. Trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials planted with an eye for form and shape in big flowing borders.

1 acre plantsman’s garden in tranquil setting. Island beds, scented plants, clematis, unusual perennials and ornamental trees and shrubs to provide yr-round interest. In spring, pulmonarias, hellebores and more than 300 varieties of snowdrops.

Truckfest is the must-see show for enthusiasts, families and the road haulage industry. Proud of its heritage in presenting trucks from all over the world, Truckfest is Europe’s Premier trucking event, showcasing a huge variety of trucks from giant American to jaw-dropping customised vehicles.

Simple Minds and The Pretenders with Very Special Guest KT Tunstall. Artists performing: Simple Minds, KT Tunstall, The Pretenders.: Tickets avaiable.

Sunday morning Breakfast Clubs at the Museum are deliberately very relaxed: A gathering of all marques and models with likeminded owners chatting over a coffee and delicious freshly cooked breakfast in Café 750.

Kilver Court Gardens in Somerset is the perfect day out for those looking to explore a little known treasure. Today, the gardens, which have appeared on BBC Gardeners’ World, are like stepping into another world - a peaceful oasis away from modernity.

The third in a series of four talks by Museum Curator Matt Piper. Matt draws upon his many years’ experience as Curator at the Museum as well as his natural and contagious enthusiasm for all things motoring related to deliver a thought provoking, fun and informative talk.

Camel. Artists performing: Camel.: Tickets avaiable.

The Story Of The Beach Boys® A Tribute Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will

Discover 3 acres of mature walled gardens. Quintessentially English, the garden has billowing borders, croquet lawn, wild flower meadow and ancient specimen trees. Spring is bright with tulips and flowering cherries; autumn alive with colour.

50th Golden Concert - ‘Poetic Piano’ Oana Dinea - Piano Recital Our “Golden Concert” will be a real treat when Romanian born, Oana captivates us, during an hour of enchanting music by Bach, Beethoven and Chopin, who was one of the most sensitive composers of the romantic period.

1.4 acre plantsmans garden, where unusual planting combinations, interesting use of colour, subtle themes and a natural flowing style create a garden full of variety and inspiring ideas. Increasingly known for it’s wildlife friendly planting.

Within the grounds of a medieval Priory, the Gardens have undergone extensive redevelopment over the last few years.

The Story Of The Beach Boys® A Tribute Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will

James Blunt “The Afterlove Tour”. Artists performing: James Blunt.: Tickets avaiable.

Wellbeing & Superfood Festival 2018 Taunton, Somerset Sunday 16th September 2018 10am-6pm Let’s celebrate the goodness of life together...

acre walled garden with shrubs, borders, trees, circular potager, topiary. We combine beauty and utility. Further 1½ acres with various planting, lawn, orchard and vineyard. Plums, 40 apple and 20 pear. Apples and pears should be bearing fruit. Mown paths, longer grass. Views aligned on Ham Hill.

Bill Ryder Jones. Artists performing: Bill Ryder-Jones.: Tickets avaiable.

Fastlove - A Tribute to George Michael: Tickets avaiable.

Vintage and classic motor show and country show

Do you own a Jaguar? We are calling all owners to come to the Museum from Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th September to help us celebrate this amazing marque.

Establish your creative side with special arts and crafts activities to get stuck into. This event is fantastic for families because it’s drawing fun for children and grown-ups alike. The Museum will launch a new drawing and hands-on activity for families of all ages.

Legend. Artists performing: Legend.: Tickets avaiable.

A fantastic day out for anyone interested in textiles of all kinds - Indian embroideries, Indonesian batiks, silk and cotton ikat, African waxprint, Chinese indigo, Japanese kimonos, Peruvian weavings and so much more. A bunch of specialist traders bring their goodies to Bristol once a year for this very popular show.

Calling all motoring enthusiasts! On the first Sunday of each month we host a breakfast club which is open to all marques. As well as meeting other like-minded enthusiasts, owners can chat over a coffee and a hearty breakfast (from a full English to a bacon roll) in Café 750.

English Heritage garden of historic interest. The house and gardens were owned by the Sandford family up till 1902, after which time it was let, finally becoming a residential care home for the elderly in 1940 (one of the oldest in the county).

The Musicians from Queen’s College are delighted to be returning to St John’s and will be performing a wide range of music from across the ages - ‘something for everyone’ Drinks will be available for you to enjoy with the sandwiches you are welcome to bring with you.

From The Jam feat. Bruce Foxton plus special guests. Artists performing: From The Jam.: Tickets avaiable.

A modern masterpiece hosting herbaceous perennials, ornamental grasses, spring bulbs, crocus lawn, assortments of alliums and agapanthus and much more! Wend your way past a pond, sculptures, shrubs, circular lawns and then take a breath, maybe even a cup of tea, in an opulent rotating orb.

Farmborough Memorial Hall are repeating their very successful Craft & Gift Fayre in aid of Hall funds. Come & visit, there will be lots of stalls with a range of crafts suitable for gifts giving you a chance to shop early & be organised for Christmas! Refreshments will be available throughout the day.

BOYZLIFE: Tickets avaiable.

The home of Halloween opens its doors once again for spooky fun throughout the autumn half term! Costume characters will be on site including our very own Witch of Wookey Hole who will be giving a free treat to every child!

This October Half Term children can join in the fun and come in full fancy dress if they dare and get in for FREE**. Have a go at pumpkin carving* and enjoy spooky snacks and delicious treats in Café 750.

The hugely popular live band performance, returns to rock the UK with the ‘Queen Extravaganza Tour’. ‘Queen Extravaganza’ – described by the legendary Roger Taylor himself as ‘A rock celebration in the Royal tradition’ and designed to enable new fans and old to celebrate the music of Queen - will play 17 shows...

A Showcase for Young Musicians Wellington School Students High-flying, award-holding pupils will perform an eclectic programme that will feature a variety of instruments, genres, ages and stages thus demonstrating their versatile abilities.

One of the all time great rock bands with Andy Powell still at the helm. Such is their popularity, this will be an incredible 20th performance for them at the venue.

The final in a series of four talks by Museum Curator Matt Piper. Matt draws upon his many years’ experience as Curator at the Museum as well as his natural and contagious enthusiasm for all things motoring related to deliver a thought provoking, fun and informative talk.

A choral singing weekend with a Christmas theme, led by Ian Chesworth who has tutored our choral workshops for over 12 years. The 2 night break is on a full board basis and includes all tuition, meals, coffee breaks, excursions and walks.

Wookey Hole will have you feeling festive with over a thousand lights illuminating the caves for a magical Christmas tour! There are over 20 great attractions to give you a full day’s visit.

25th Anniversary Show! Annual Craft and Lifestyle Christmas Market - showcasing rural crafts and designers, potters, artists, makers and food producers - over 120 stands at this long-running Christmas Market just on the outskirts of Taunton. Raising money for Children’s Hospice South West.

Christmas craft fayre with over 28 stalls selling local handmade gifts,jewelry,seasonal produce and cards. Refreshments available. 50p entrance fee to raise funds for hall restoration fund.

Calling all biking enthusiasts! On the third Sunday of each month we host a breakfast ride-in which is open to all marques of motorcycle. As well as meeting other bikers, participants can chat over a coffee and a hearty breakfast (from a full English to a bacon roll) in Café 750.

A concert of choral singing in Dunster’s historic Tithe Barn, performed by the choir from the Yarn Market Hotel’s A Cappella Weekend, led by Ian Chesworth. Starts at 2.30 pm. Admission is free and all are welcome to come and listen.

Big Country. Artists performing: Big Country.: Tickets avaiable.

Do you own a Land Rover? We are calling all owners to come to the Museum from Wednesday 28th November to Saturday 1st December to help us celebrate this amazing marque.

The Legendary Osmonds. Artists performing: The Osmonds.: Tickets avaiable.

Whilst getting ready for Christmas Santa’s reindeer have gone missing and rumour has it that they are hiding in the Museum. Help Santa by finding the missing reindeer and win a present from Father Christmas’ festive lucky-dip-bin.

A Christmas Fair Stalls in the High Street and local halls, entertainment and Father Chrsitmas

Stay in Dunster for this very special weekend where Dunster steps back in time, the streets are closed to traffic, the village lit by candlelight with shops open late, a candlelit parade, street entertainers, carol singing, brass bands, morris dancers and much more!

The Wurzels West Country Christmas Party!. Artists performing: The Wurzels.: Tickets avaiable.

Enjoy a traditional Christmas in the medieval village of Dunster. Full board break including Gala Dinners on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, traditional Christmas lunch and evening buffet supper. A programme of activities is on offer throughout the break, or just relax in your own time and enjoy the festive fare.