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Mark Making and Mindfulness in Stitch with Paula Simpson
2023-07-13 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
Mark Making and Mindfulness in Stitch with Paula Simpson

This workshop will be all about learning to be present and enjoying the moment.
Looking at leaves we will explore marks, lines and patterns and look at how they can be used to make small experimental hand stitched pieces.
Please bring along your hand sewing equipment, sketchbook, and pencil. Fabrics and threads will be provided.

£30pp book online at acearts.co.uk or in the gallery shop The Old Town Hall, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB

Fiddleback at the White Hart – Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival
2023-07-14 19:30 | The White Hart, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7LX
Fiddleback at the White Hart

Alt-folk duo singing popular folk rock covers, classic favourites & foot stomping folk tunes. Ollie has been working as a solo artist and Sam has played with bands around the UK at festivals, theatres and arts centres. They have played more than 50 gigs including Summer Solstice at Stonehenge, Home Farm Fest, Sherborne Summer Festival, Bridport Folk Fest, Bourton Bash and live radio performance on Abbey 104 & BBC Radio Somerset.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT

Jive Night – Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival
2023-07-14 19:30 | Edgar Hall, 8 Cary Court, Somerton Business Park,, Somerton, TA11 6SB, United Kingdom
Jive Night

A full evening of Jive dancing with experienced jive teacher Roy Warry and the very popular local band Twisted Vinyl.
Jiving is a great way of meeting new people, listening and dancing to a variety of music from across all eras. It’s not all fast and furious as some people think.
Arguably the most exciting live band currently performing on the South West circuit, Twisted Vinyl won the prestigious ‘Let me entertain you’ competition in 2015 and were subsequently invited to perform on BBC Radio Somerset’s Christmas Celebration show, as well as being invited to Abby 104 for Will Rooney’s Christmas special. Performing barnstorming covers of timeless songs ranging from the 50s to modern classics, they have built up a worthy reputation.
With their fresh image and infectious enthusiasm, these young local lads will jive your socks off!
Ticket prices: Early Bird £8 | Advance £9 | On the Door £10

Tickets for all events listed can be purchased online now (www.somertonartsfestival.co.uk), and will also be available to purchase from our new ticket office at The Stationery House in Somerton from 1st May.

Needlefelt and stitch Sheep workshop with Lydia Needle
2023-07-15 10:30 - 13:00 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
We will be working with British wool fibres for needle felting and slow stitching with vintage or reclaimed threads and materials.
£50pp book online at acearts.co.uk or in the gallery shop The Old Town Hall, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB

Somerton Tennis Club's "Open House" event
2023-07-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Somerton Sports Club, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS, United Kingdom
Somerton Tennis Club’s “Open House” event is running alongside the Community Day Event
Try tennis for free this summer at Somerton Tennis Club’s “Open House” event” on 16 July, from 10am to 2pm. Rackets and balls will be provided, so whether you’ve never picked one up before, or if you’re a seasoned regular – there is lot’s fun to be had.
Sessions on offer include:
Junior Coaching: 10:00-11:00
Cardio Tennis: 11:00-12:00
Adult Coaching: 12:00-13:00
Free Play: 13:00-14:00

Needlefelt and stitch British Bee workshop with Lydia Needle
2023-07-16 10:30 - 13:00 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
In this workshop you will learn the basics of needle felt using beautiful British Wool. We will look at the anatomy of bees and how it can be represented in wool and stitch.
Suitable for complete beginners.
Please bring a small tin or container that you would like to work you bee into although Lydia will have a few spares for you to use.
£30pp book online at acearts.co.uk or in the gallery shop The Old Town Hall, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB

Somerton Community Day
2023-07-16 12:00 - 18:00 | Somerton Sports Field, The Playing Field, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS
Somerton Community Day – FREE ENTRY
Attractions include Climbing Wall, Bouncy Castle, Adult and Children Sumo, Wrestling, Garden Games, Circus Workshop and Sows, Inflatable Obstacle Course
BBQ, Pizza, Cream Teas,,
Classic Cars and Motorcycles,
Variety of Stalls,
Car Boot Sale
NO DOGS ALLOWED
Sponsored by Somerton Town Council

Somerset Wildlife Trust - Hedgehog Heroes campaign
2023-07-17 | Somerton, Somerset, TA11
Somerset Wildlife Trust has launched a Hedgehog Heroes campaign to help, and provide homes for this increasingly threatened species. There were 30 million hedgehogs across the UK in the 1950s. Now there are just 900,000. Many people in Somerset will never have seen one. Visit somersetwildlifetrust.co.uk and complete a form to receive a free information pack, and to receive, from August 1st three months of emails with news and advice. And from September 11-18 the Trust will be holding its first ever hedgehog count.

Pollinator talk – How to Attract Garden Pollinators – illustrated talk and Q&A session with award winning author Jean Vernon
2023-07-18 19:00 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
Would you like to know how to support our precious pollinators?
Come and join us for an evening with award winning writer and author Jean Vernon (aka Jeanie Bee).
Jean is on a mission to unravel, demystify and explain the intricate balance of nature and to introduce everyone to the familiar and unfamiliar pollinators (especially bees) that live and breed in our gardens. This is a great chance to find out what to plant for pollinators and how to make small changes with big results in and around your garden to improve pollination and increase your fruit and veg harvest.
Pollinators are in trouble, but our gardens can help. Gardens represent a vast, varied ‘nature reserve’ packed with plants rich in nectar and pollen to sustain these delicate creatures. Learn about the role that pollinators play and how gardeners and people with gardens can do something to help attract and support them.
From butterflies (and their caterpillars) to surprising pollinators (moths, wasps, beetles flies and hornets) and of course including honeybees, hoverflies and bumblebees, this talk will offer an insight into their fragile existence, lifecycles and their vital role in the food chain and the natural cycle.
Tickets include refreshments, an illustrated talk and a Q&A session.
Jean has written two books, Attracting Garden Pollinators and The Secret Lives of Garden Bees, signed copies of both books will be on sale at Ace Arts.
£6pp book online at acearts.co.uk or in the gallery shop The Old Town Hall, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB

Monoprint and stitch Portrait Workshop with Vivienne Beaumont
2023-07-19 11:00 - 16:00 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
Mono-printing portraits for stitch using the current exhibition as inspiration or to develop your own designs. Experiment with dominant and non-dominant drawings for energetic, bold responses.
Morning – A4 portrait designs and printing methods. Afternoon – embellish with hand stitch.
£50pp book online at acearts.co.uk or in the gallery shop The Old Town Hall, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB

Coffee morning and Meet the Artists
2023-07-29 11:00 - 12:30 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
Coffee morning and Meet the Artists event to coincide with the opening of two new exhibitions

British Red Cross Theatre Trip to Bristol Hippodrome - 42nd Street
2023-08-03 17:25 | Half Moon Car Park, Half Moon Car Park, Somerton, TA11
British Red Cross Theatre Trip to Bristol Hippodrome.- 42nd Street. Cost £41.00/£51.00. For information phone Chris Cox 01458 273085
The iconic song-and-dance spectacular featuring a hit parade of toe-tapping songs including “42nd Street”, “We’re In The Money”, “Lullaby of Broadway”and “I Only Have Eyes For You”..A timeless and inspiring showbiz fairy tale that combines breathtaking tap dance routines, backstage intrigue, classic romance and delightful comedy to dazzling effect. It’s simply irresistible

Artist talk and Demonstration with artist Julia McKenzie
2023-08-05 11:00 - 13:00 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom

The Wessex 10k - Running Comes to the Ancient Capital of Wessex
2023-08-05 19:00 | Somerton Sports Field, The Playing Field, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS
The Wessex 10k – Running Comes to the Ancient Capital of Wessex
A stunning summer evening multi terrain race
Starting from Somerton Recreation Ground dropping down onto some of the most gorgeous scenery the Somerset Levels has to offer. Enjoy running on the old country droves before re-joining the road and heading back up to where you started.
This one is not to be missed!
Oh and the Sports Club bar will be open after the event, an opportunity to catch up with your running buddies and compare your speeds and talk all things running over a, well deserved, cool pint of Somerset cider!
For more information phone: 01460 298338 or e-mail address info@racenationevents.com
Wewbsite www.wessex10k.com

Stich and Fabric Memory Panel Workshop – Celebrating Our Grandmothers with Alison Baxter
2023-08-15 13:30 - 16:30 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
You will be making a small-scale fabric panel using simple stitches and embroidery, that evoke memories of our grandmothers or other ancestors.
£50pp book online at acearts.co.uk or in the gallery shop The Old Town Hall, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB

Somerton Town Council Planning Meeting (If required)
2023-08-15 18:30 | Edgar Hall, 8 Cary Court, Somerton Business Park,, Somerton, TA11 6SB, United Kingdom
Somerton Town Council Planning Meeting (If required, please confirm meeting with Town Clerk) All members of the public and press are welcome. There is an opportunity on the agenda at the start of each meeting for public comment/questions during Electors Question Time

Meet the Artists event to coincide with a new exhibition
2023-08-19 11:00 - 12:30 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom

Somerton Gardeners Club - Flower show
2023-08-19 14:30 | Edgar Hall, 8 Cary Court, Somerton Business Park,, Somerton, TA11 6SB, United Kingdom
Flower Show at the Edgar Hall – open from 2.30pm to view exhibits. Awards at 4pm

For more information contact somertgardenersclub@gmail.com

MacMillan Fundraiser
2023-08-25 13:30 | Someron Scout Hut, King Ina Road, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6QQ, United Kingdom
There will be a MacMillan fundraiser on Friday 25th August opening from 1:30pm until cakes sell out.
Cakes sale, bakes, wax melts, teas, coffees, hot chocolates & juice will be available.
A raffle will be drawn £1 a ticket, for a chance to win a large 6inch cake or a small hamper.
I hope to see some familiar faces and raise money for a good cause.

British Red Cross Theatre Trip - Blood Brothers
2023-08-29 17:25 | Half Moon Car Park, Half Moon Car Park, Somerton, TA11
British Red Cross Theatre Trip to Bristol Hippodrome.- Blood Brothers. Cost £48.00/£62.00. For information phone Chris Cox 01458 273085
Has to be in the top five of best musicals ever. An emotion filled evening with terrific songs and a finale to being you to your feet with huge applause.

Royal Air Forces Association Mid-Somerset Branch Meeting with talk “An Engineers Journey from Metal File to Software File”.
2023-09-06 11:00 | Wells Golf Club, Blackheath Lane, Wells, BA5 3DS, United Kingdom
Royal Air Forces Association Mid-Somerset Branch Meeting with a Presentation by Alan Whitfield from Weston Helicopter Museum titled “An Engineers Journey from Metal File to Software File”.
It will cover his career from apprenticeship in the Royal Navy, working as an helicopter engineer both in the RN and as a civilian, becoming a Control Engineering Designer and culminating as a Software Engineer.
There will be an optional lunch at 1:00pm chosen from the Golf Club menu.
All events are open to Branch Members, RAFA Members from other Branches, Current and Ex-RAF Service Personnel (Including RAF Reserves), Current and Ex-Members of Commonwealth Air Forces, Members of the “RAF Family” and members of the public that support the aims and purpose of RAFA. Please contact the Branch via e-mail rafa.midsomerset@gmail.com or tel to Secretary 01458-224057 for further information.”

Needlefelt and stitch British Bee workshop with Lydia Needle
2023-09-09 10:30 - 13:00 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
Needlefelt and stitch British Bee workshop with Lydia Needle

In this workshop you will learn the basics of needle felt using beautiful British Wool. We will look at the anatomy of bees and how it can be represented in wool and stitch.
Suitable for complete beginners.
Please bring a small tin or container that you would like to work you bee into although Lydia will have a few spares for you to use.
£30pp book online at acearts.co.uk or in the gallery shop, The Old Town Hall, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB

Somerton Cinema Society present “Allelulia” with Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi and Jennifer Saunders.
2023-09-09 19:30 | The Parish Rooms, Market Square, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
Somerton Cinema Society present “Allelulia” with Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi and Jennifer Saunders.
Doors open at 7.00 pm – film starts 7.30 pm.
Tickets £6.00 each from Cobbs or on the door.
Refreshments available.

Somerset Wildlife Trust Hedgehog Count
2023-09-11 | Somerton, Somerset, TA11

Catch the Bus Month
2023-09-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Market Square, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
New bus timetable for Somerton starts Monday 4th September
Get your copy at the Catch the Bus Month event Monday 11th September at the Butter Cross Market Place Somerton

Cyber Crime Talk
2023-09-14 10:45 | Somerton Sports Club, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS, United Kingdom
Megan Haldane from the Regional Cyber Crime Unit at Exeter will advise us in scamming prevention.
Refreshments available.
Contact Mo Fletcher for more info 07718920198

Royal Air Forces Association Mid-Somerset Branch Commemoration Service of the Battle of Britain
2023-09-17 10:15 | St Cuthbert’s Church, St Cuthbert Street, Wells, BA5 2AW
A Battle of Britain Commemoration Service will be held on Sunday 17th September at 10:15 am in St Cuthbert’s Church, Wells, followed by wreath-laying at the Church War Memorial. Local dignitaries will be in attendance.
All events are open to Branch Members, RAFA Members from other Branches, Current and Ex-RAF Service Personnel (Including RAF Reserves), Current and Ex-Members of Commonwealth Air Forces, Members of the “RAF Family” and members of the public that support the aims and purpose of RAFA. Please contact the Branch via e-mail rafa.midsomerset@gmail.com or tel to Secretary 01458-224057 for further information.”

Charcoal Follow-up Workshop with Kate Lynch
2023-09-26 10:30 - 13:00 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
Charcoal Follow-up Workshop with Kate Lynch

This is a follow up session to the introductory charcoal drawing mornings and is being offered to those who participated in the first drawing workshops in May and June.
A morning charcoal drawing session working on exercises to develop techniques as well as ways of looking, seeing and abstracting.
There will short mark-making challenges, both collaborative and individual, followed by a chance to work up a more considered piece of work.
All materials supplied, (but you can bring A2 cartridge or watercolour paper optional).
Kate is an experienced artist and teacher who is enthusiastic about the potential of charcoal for individual expression.
She has used it over many years for her own landscapes and portraits of Somerset farmers and craftspeople.
Local willow charcoal is supplied by Coates Ltd.
£35pp book online at acearts.co.uk or in the gallery shop, The Old Town Hall, Market Square, Somerton, TA11 7NB

British Red Cross Theatre Trip – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
2023-09-27 17:25 | Half Moon Car Park, Half Moon Car Park, Somerton, TA11
British Red Cross Theatre Trip to Bristol Hippodrome.- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Cost £62.00/£70.00. For information phone Chris Cox 01458 273085
The devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and the mysterious confectionary wizard Willy Wonka. With memorable songs from the iconic 1970s film as well as many new ones. This sensational musical is choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses.

Mo’s McMillan Coffee Morning
2023-09-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Somerton Sports Club, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS, United Kingdom
Come along and have fun and fund raise for Cancer Prevention.
If you want to bring cake please do.
Entry £1 for Cancer Prevention.
Contact Mo Fletcher for more info 07718920198.
