What's On Wells

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

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.

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.

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.

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/

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Dreadzone. Artists performing: Dreadzone.: Tickets avaiable.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join one of Stourhead’s volunteers on a guided introduction to the new Genius story at Stourhead. Discover more about the Hoare family who created this special place on a walk through the garden that was described as ’a living work of art’. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.

A visit to the house brings to life the Hoare family’s ’golden path’ to success and its influence on Stourhead.

One of the earliest and greatest landscape gardens in the world, creation of banker Henry Hoare in 1740s on his return from the Grand Tour, inspired by paintings of Claude and Poussin. Planted with rare trees, rhododendrons and azaleas over last 250yrs.

Stourhead estate has 2500 acres of ancient, diverse and managed landscapes. Join a volunteer guided walk to enjoy the spring landscape and discover more about the countryside beyond the landscape garden.

A visit to the house brings to life the Hoare family’s ’golden path’ to success and its influence on Stourhead.

Don’t be fooled, this event will test even the fittest and fastest triathletes. This tough and challenging race will start off with a 900m swim in the large lake, followed by a beautiful and fast 18 mile ride through the Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset counties before finishing in a 4.5 mile run!

The wonderful run takes you through Stourton village, past the lakes and into the wooded estate. In early May the flora and fauna, sights and smells will distract you from the tough route. Booking Essential. Phone: www.immortalsport.com/events.

This middle distance triathlon returns to Stourhead. The superb venue guarantees fantastic and breath-taking scenery. This tough and challenging race will start off with a 1900m swim in the beautiful lake, followed by a 52 mile bike ride, which is stunning yet fast and tough in equal measures.

The best in improvised comedy - welcome to an evening of songs, gags and general silliness – all of it based around audience suggestions. Have you always longed to hear a folk song about Ninja hedgehogs? Or maybe watch a scene in the style of Shakespeare set in a soft play centre? Well, now’s your chance.

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 ,