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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
2008 Events
Banwell, near Weston-super-Mare
23 April 2008 St George's Evening Event at the Whistling Duck Banwell
The entertainment evening includes a meal for a total cost of £15.95
Visit Website
Street- Strode Theatre
Exhibition- 'An Intimacy with Nature' 16 April- 4 June
Mary Courtenay's distinctive paintings, primarily floral or wooded landscapes reflect her personal communion with the natural world.
Tel: 01458 442846 www.strodetheatre.co.uk
Frome- Spring Exhibition 5-19 April
Gallery One at Black Swan Arts, Frome.
A showcase of members' work from the Frome Art Society.
Tel: 01373 473980 www.blackswan.org.uk
Glastonbury- Somerset Rural Life Museum
An exhibition of sculptures by Mike Grevatte.
Tel: 01458 831197
Bath- Bach Festival
18-20 April
The festival takes place in various venues in Bath, including a performance from Dame Emma Kirkby at Bath Abbey on 19 April.
For more details- tel: 01225 463362 www.chantry-singers.org
Crewkerne- Plant Hunters' Fair
19 April- 10.30am-4pm
Lower Severalls Garden & Nursery hosts its annual Plant Hunters' Fair.
Tel: 01460 73234 www.lowerseveralls.co.uk
Yeovilton- Fleet Air Arm Museum
27 April
The Fleet Air Arm Museum stages its Military Book Fair and Reserve Collection Day- a great event for enthusiasts.
Tel: 01935 840565
NORTH SOMERSET EVENTS
The contact number for each event below is The Weston-super-Mare Tourist Information Centre on 01934 888800.
The North Somerset Show
05 May 2008
The North Somerset Show is on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May at Wraxall (on the B3130) near Bristol. There is plenty to see and do for all the family at this, the south west's first agricultural show of the season. The Show opens at 8.30 am and car parking is free.From tractor pulling competitions, terrier racing and heavy horses to rural crafts, trade stands and food hall. The County's top livestock and horses compete for awards in the showing classes and the show jumping competitions take place throughout the day.
Cancer Research Race for Life
11 May 2008 to 11 May 2008
5k women only fun run raising monies for Cancer Research UK.
Weston Sandocross
18 May 2008 to 18 May 2008
This unique event in the motorsport calender is the only autocross to be run on a beach venue within mainland Great Britain and is similar to the kind of events run in the channel islands througout the summer months. The event attracts an entry of variable machines from standard production saloons to Rally cars, 4WD and autocross specials. The circuit is laid out along Weston Super Mare's South Beach in an oval configuration with a chicane along the "seaward side" back straight which adds superb overtaking opportunities. Cars will line up on the grid in groups of four and adhere to a formulated race programme set by the organisers which is not necessarily in class order. This provides for competitive racing enjoyed by the many spectators who are permitted to take up vantage points along the natural grandstand formed from the sand dunes that are adjacent to the main straight of the circuit.
Weston-super-Helidays
25 July 2008 to 27 July 2008
A three day Helicopter Fly-in and fun spectacular along Weston Sea Front. The event consists of a visitors static helicopter park and a range of ground displays, entertainment and stalls along the length of the Beach Lawns. Over the weekend military and civil helicopters will arrive, helicopter pleasure flights will operate from the beach and offshore flight demonstrations will take place over the bay.
Weston Beach Race
11 October 2008 to 12 October 2008
The Weston Beach Race was first introduced to the British off road calendar 25 years ago since when it has grown to be the largest off road motorcycle event in the UK, and one of the largest in the world.
International solo, sidecar, and quad riders compete in a three hour race on a spectacular beach motocross circuit. New junior races also part of the event schedule.
The entire front at Weston-super-Mare is given over to the Beach Race with a trade site and other family activities all in full swing for the duration of the event.
Weston-super-Mare Illuminated Carnival
17 November 2008
The finale of Somerset's Carnival circuit with over 100 floats winding there way through the town and seafront raising money for many local charities.
Christmas Cracker Road Race
14 December 2008
10K multi terrain run with a Christmas theme. Many compete in fancy dress.
Events in Somerset
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
2008 Events
Banwell, near Weston-super-Mare
23 April 2008 St George's Evening Event at the Whistling Duck Banwell
The entertainment evening includes a meal for a total cost of £15.95
Visit Website
Street- Strode Theatre
Exhibition- 'An Intimacy with Nature' 16 April- 4 June
Mary Courtenay's distinctive paintings, primarily floral or wooded landscapes reflect her personal communion with the natural world.
Tel: 01458 442846 www.strodetheatre.co.uk
Frome- Spring Exhibition 5-19 April
Gallery One at Black Swan Arts, Frome.
A showcase of members' work from the Frome Art Society.
Tel: 01373 473980 www.blackswan.org.uk
Glastonbury- Somerset Rural Life Museum
An exhibition of sculptures by Mike Grevatte.
Tel: 01458 831197
Bath- Bach Festival
18-20 April
The festival takes place in various venues in Bath, including a performance from Dame Emma Kirkby at Bath Abbey on 19 April.
For more details- tel: 01225 463362 www.chantry-singers.org
Crewkerne- Plant Hunters' Fair
19 April- 10.30am-4pm
Lower Severalls Garden & Nursery hosts its annual Plant Hunters' Fair.
Tel: 01460 73234 www.lowerseveralls.co.uk
Yeovilton- Fleet Air Arm Museum
27 April
The Fleet Air Arm Museum stages its Military Book Fair and Reserve Collection Day- a great event for enthusiasts.
Tel: 01935 840565
NORTH SOMERSET EVENTS
The contact number for each event below is The Weston-super-Mare Tourist Information Centre on 01934 888800.
The North Somerset Show
05 May 2008
The North Somerset Show is on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May at Wraxall (on the B3130) near Bristol. There is plenty to see and do for all the family at this, the south west's first agricultural show of the season. The Show opens at 8.30 am and car parking is free.From tractor pulling competitions, terrier racing and heavy horses to rural crafts, trade stands and food hall. The County's top livestock and horses compete for awards in the showing classes and the show jumping competitions take place throughout the day.
Cancer Research Race for Life
11 May 2008 to 11 May 2008
5k women only fun run raising monies for Cancer Research UK.
Weston Sandocross
18 May 2008 to 18 May 2008
This unique event in the motorsport calender is the only autocross to be run on a beach venue within mainland Great Britain and is similar to the kind of events run in the channel islands througout the summer months. The event attracts an entry of variable machines from standard production saloons to Rally cars, 4WD and autocross specials. The circuit is laid out along Weston Super Mare's South Beach in an oval configuration with a chicane along the "seaward side" back straight which adds superb overtaking opportunities. Cars will line up on the grid in groups of four and adhere to a formulated race programme set by the organisers which is not necessarily in class order. This provides for competitive racing enjoyed by the many spectators who are permitted to take up vantage points along the natural grandstand formed from the sand dunes that are adjacent to the main straight of the circuit.
Weston-super-Helidays
25 July 2008 to 27 July 2008
A three day Helicopter Fly-in and fun spectacular along Weston Sea Front. The event consists of a visitors static helicopter park and a range of ground displays, entertainment and stalls along the length of the Beach Lawns. Over the weekend military and civil helicopters will arrive, helicopter pleasure flights will operate from the beach and offshore flight demonstrations will take place over the bay.
Weston Beach Race
11 October 2008 to 12 October 2008
The Weston Beach Race was first introduced to the British off road calendar 25 years ago since when it has grown to be the largest off road motorcycle event in the UK, and one of the largest in the world.
International solo, sidecar, and quad riders compete in a three hour race on a spectacular beach motocross circuit. New junior races also part of the event schedule.
The entire front at Weston-super-Mare is given over to the Beach Race with a trade site and other family activities all in full swing for the duration of the event.
Weston-super-Mare Illuminated Carnival
17 November 2008
The finale of Somerset's Carnival circuit with over 100 floats winding there way through the town and seafront raising money for many local charities.
Christmas Cracker Road Race
14 December 2008
10K multi terrain run with a Christmas theme. Many compete in fancy dress.
Events in Somerset
