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Events in Somerset
Wells Cathedral hosts many classical music concerts. Soak up the atmosphere of this magnificent cathedral. For details on forthcoming concerts visit www.wellscathedral.org.uk
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Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets where you can sample the fresh local produce are held at:
Burnham on Sea - 3rd Friday of the month
Bridgwater - 2nd Friday of the month
Chard - 4th Friday of the month
Frome - 2nd Saturday of the month
Glastonbury - 4th Saturday of the month
Minehead - 3rd Friday of the month
Taunton- Every Thursday of the month
Wells - Every Wednesday of the month
Weston-Super-Mare - 2nd Saturday of the month
Yeovil - 2nd Thursday of the month
2009 Events
Shepton Mallet- Outdoor Leisure
Royal Bath & West Showground- 09/01/2009 - 11/01/2009
If you are looking to buy a motorhome for this forthcoming season look no further than the big Outdoor Leisure show at the Royal Bath & West Showground. All the leading makes will be represented from all over Europe plus some American recreational vehicles. There will also be a good selection of accessories to choose from and buy including a service for those who would like accessories fitted whilst staying for the long weekend.
Contact details:
Bath and West Showground
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6QN
Tel: 0208 3026150
Wells- 'A Medley of Miscreants'-art work by Nancy Farmer
05/01/2009 - 17/01/2009 - 9am-5.30pm
This exhibition promises a decadent blend of colorful characters drawn both from Nancy's own imagination; and mythology at large.
Contact details
The Workshops, Market Street
Frameus
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2DS
Tel: 01749 677611
Glastonbury- Wassail Evening- Somerset Rural Life Museum
Saturday 17 January- 7.30pm-9.30pm
The staff of Somerset Heritage Service will be welcoming guests to a traditional Somerset Wassail Evening on ‘Old Twelfth Night’. There will be wassailing the orchard, live music by the Somerset ceilidh band ‘Rapscallion’, cider and apple juice provided by Hecks Farmhouse Cider Makers of Street and apple cake. Tickets now on sale from the Rural Life Museum. Adult £7.50, child £4.50 (5 and under free)
Book now to avoid disappointment.
Glastonbury- Somerset Rural Life Museum February Events
Forthcoming events
Mottoes, Magic and Potions 14/02/2008 - 21/02/2009
Old English Recipes and Remedies 14/02/2009
A Magic Time 17/02/2009
Donkey Day 18/02/2009
Spinning 18/02/2009
Magical Mysteries 19/02/2009
Lace Making 21/02/2009
Contact details
Abbey Barn
Chickwell Street
Somerset Rural Life Museum
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 8DB
Tel: 01458 831197
Fax: 01458 834684
Taunton- Somerset Chamber Choir
Sunday 15 February, 3pm at King's College Chapel
Somerset Chamber Choir - 'This Amazing Day'.
An afternoon of ravishingly beautiful choral music from America, plus spiritual arrangements and music for guitar. For more details telephone 01275 349010.
Wells Cathedral- Somerset Chamber Choir with Dame Emma Kirkby
Saturday 25 July at 7pm
Celebrating the choir's 25th anniversary,world famous soprano Dame Emma Kirkby sings in a very special concert including Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Dixit Dominus, plus Charpentier and Harvey.
Tickets priced from £10- £25. For more details please telephone 01275 349010.
Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets where you can sample the fresh local produce are held at:
Burnham on Sea - 3rd Friday of the month
Bridgwater - 2nd Friday of the month
Chard - 4th Friday of the month
Frome - 2nd Saturday of the month
Glastonbury - 4th Saturday of the month
Minehead - 3rd Friday of the month
Taunton- Every Thursday of the month
Wells - Every Wednesday of the month
Weston-Super-Mare - 2nd Saturday of the month
Yeovil - 2nd Thursday of the month
2009 Events
Shepton Mallet- Outdoor Leisure
Royal Bath & West Showground- 09/01/2009 - 11/01/2009
If you are looking to buy a motorhome for this forthcoming season look no further than the big Outdoor Leisure show at the Royal Bath & West Showground. All the leading makes will be represented from all over Europe plus some American recreational vehicles. There will also be a good selection of accessories to choose from and buy including a service for those who would like accessories fitted whilst staying for the long weekend.
Contact details:
Bath and West Showground
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 6QN
Tel: 0208 3026150
Wells- 'A Medley of Miscreants'-art work by Nancy Farmer
05/01/2009 - 17/01/2009 - 9am-5.30pm
This exhibition promises a decadent blend of colorful characters drawn both from Nancy's own imagination; and mythology at large.
Contact details
The Workshops, Market Street
Frameus
Wells
Somerset
BA5 2DS
Tel: 01749 677611
Glastonbury- Wassail Evening- Somerset Rural Life Museum
Saturday 17 January- 7.30pm-9.30pm
The staff of Somerset Heritage Service will be welcoming guests to a traditional Somerset Wassail Evening on ‘Old Twelfth Night’. There will be wassailing the orchard, live music by the Somerset ceilidh band ‘Rapscallion’, cider and apple juice provided by Hecks Farmhouse Cider Makers of Street and apple cake. Tickets now on sale from the Rural Life Museum. Adult £7.50, child £4.50 (5 and under free)
Book now to avoid disappointment.
Glastonbury- Somerset Rural Life Museum February Events
Forthcoming events
Mottoes, Magic and Potions 14/02/2008 - 21/02/2009
Old English Recipes and Remedies 14/02/2009
A Magic Time 17/02/2009
Donkey Day 18/02/2009
Spinning 18/02/2009
Magical Mysteries 19/02/2009
Lace Making 21/02/2009
Contact details
Abbey Barn
Chickwell Street
Somerset Rural Life Museum
Glastonbury
Somerset
BA6 8DB
Tel: 01458 831197
Fax: 01458 834684
Taunton- Somerset Chamber Choir
Sunday 15 February, 3pm at King's College Chapel
Somerset Chamber Choir - 'This Amazing Day'.
An afternoon of ravishingly beautiful choral music from America, plus spiritual arrangements and music for guitar. For more details telephone 01275 349010.
Wells Cathedral- Somerset Chamber Choir with Dame Emma Kirkby
Saturday 25 July at 7pm
Celebrating the choir's 25th anniversary,world famous soprano Dame Emma Kirkby sings in a very special concert including Vivaldi's Gloria, Handel Dixit Dominus, plus Charpentier and Harvey.
Tickets priced from £10- £25. For more details please telephone 01275 349010.
