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ACEarts Present Earth Water Wind and Fire with Lucy Evan, Elizabeth Raeburn and Rodney Lawrence
2024-04-16 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
EARTH WATER WIND & FIRE with Lucy Evans, Elizabeth Raeburn & Rodney Lawrence will be showing at ACEarts from 13 April – 25 May
‘From the sublime to the subliminal, and the illustration of everyday humour, there’s something for everyone in this show. We take the ‘less noticed’ from the natural world. Earth relates to water, with wind and gentle air swirling in landscapes, transformed in ceramic by fire and flame into something we can keep.’

Pollinator talk – How to Attract Garden Pollinators – illustrated talk and Q&A session with award winning author Jean Vernon
2024-04-17 19:00 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
Pollinator talk – How to Attract Garden Pollinators – illustrated talk and Q&A session with award winning author Jean Vernon – Wednesday 17th April 2024 at 7pm
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.

£10pp 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 to Bristol Hippodrome – Sleeping Beauty Ballet
2024-04-19 17:25 | Half Moon Car Park, Half Moon Car Park, Somerton, TA11
British Red Cross Theatre Trip to Bristol Hippodrome – Sleeping Beauty Ballet – Cost £38.00. For information phone Chris Cox 01458 273085

Battle of the Bands – Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival
2024-04-19 19:30 | The Parish Rooms, Market Square, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
There’s one remaining slot left for a band to play at Somerstock during the Friday night session. So we’re pitting three bands against each other in a Battle of the Bands to take place at the Parish Rooms on Friday 19th April. The winner, chosen by the Somerstock judges and votes received on the night, will open Somerstock 2024, performing first up on the Friday evening (Friday 12th July)
The bands battling it out for the prime slot will be:
Vetna
Vetna are a car crash between different genres and eras, in a comfy, compact format for your own post-modern, liquid entertainment. A music collective founded by Lorenzo Chia and based in Bristol since 2020.
This act proposes a bold experimentation, beginning with alternative rock and post-rock, with an unmistakable 90s and 00s imprint (Radiohead, The Dandy Warhols, The Smashing Pumpkins, Verdena, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, La Femme, just to name a few), and mixing it with a powerful electronic outfit (Four Tet, Boards Of Canada, Crystal Castles, Nicolas Jaar). Everything spiced up with punk attitude and a hot psychedelic vibe.
Absolute Zero
Formed in 2022 with a combined age of just 32, Absolute Zero have been wowing audiences with their youthful energy and awesome ability beyond their years. In 2023 they recorded their first EP, available here to download, or buy on CD. Despite their size it is clear these guys are gonna be BIG – so check them out! ‘Cos nothing is as cool as Absolute Zero!’
Junebug
A fantastic up and coming band of local young musicians from Strode College.
Tickets £5.00
Somerstock takes place at Somerton Rec on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July. For tickets and further information please visit www.somerstock.co.uk

Live Music with the Portway Blues Band
2024-04-26 21:00 | Castlebrook Inn, Compton Dundon, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6PR
Live Music with the Portway Blues Band – Blues Rock –
Keeping The Blues Alive

British Red Cross Theatre Trip to Bristol Hippodrome - Death in Venice (0pera)
2024-04-27 17:25 | Half Moon Car Park, Half Moon Car Park, Somerton, TA11
British Red Cross Theatre Trip to Bristol Hippodrome – Death in Venice (Opera) – Cost £51.00/£71.00. For information phone Chris Cox 01458 273085
Inspired by the original Thomas Mann novella, Britten’s magnificently atmospheric opera comes to life in this new production from WNO, creating images of ravishing beauty, as well as exploring the grotesque hidden beneath the search for the sublime. As poetic worlds of the imagination collide with reality, the early 20th century acts as a mirror to our times.

British Red Cross Theatre Trip - Hamilton (Musical)
2024-05-02 17:25 | Cox’s Yard car park, Cox's Yard, West St, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7PR, United Kingdom
British Red Cross Theatre Trip to Bristol Hippodrome.- Hamilton (Musical). Cost £85.00/£95.00 on 2nd May and £87.00/£97.00 on 10th June. For information phone Chris Cox 01458 273085

Somerton Gardeners Club Meeting
2024-05-08 18:00
Garden Visit – Stoberry Gardens Wells BA5 3LD

For more information contact somertgardenersclub@gmail.com

Somerton Gardeners Club Plant Sale
2024-05-11 09:30 | Cox’s Yard car park, Cox's Yard, West St, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7PR, United Kingdom
Plant sale – outside library in Cox’s yard car park.

Royal Air Forces Association Mid-Somerset Branch Meeting
2024-05-13 11:00 | Wells Golf Club, Blackheath Lane, Wells, BA5 3DS, United Kingdom
The Branch Programme will continue with a Branch Meeting on Monday 13th May at 11:00 am in Wells Golf Club, Blackheath Lane, Wells, BA5 3DS. This will be a Branch Meeting including a Presentation by Peter Mount entitled “A Communication Technician’s Royal Air Force Adventure”; the meeting will conclude with an option for a Pub Lunch and drinks from the Golf Club Menu and bar.
The Branch is also planning a Visit to the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton on a Saturday in May; contact the Secretary via e-mail rafa.midsomerset@gmail.com or tel 01458-224057 for final details.
The Branch covers BS25, BS26, BS27, BS28, BA4, BA5, BA16, TA10 & TA11 postal areas. These events are open to Members from any RAFA Branch, Current and Ex-RAF Personnel and Reserves, Current and Ex-Commonwealth Air Forces Personnel, 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.”

Somerton Business and Trade Association meeting
2024-05-13 18:00 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
Somerton Business and Trade Association meeting. Members only. To become a member please see the Association pages on the website
Meeting scheduled for the White Hart on 13th May has been moved to 14th May in the Parish Rooms which has been moved back to 13th May upstairs at AceArts

Live Music with Tim Bassett Alissorts
2024-05-18 20:30 | Somerton Sports Club, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS, United Kingdom
Live Music with Tim Bassett and his Allsorts
Tickets £5.00 from Somerton Sports Club there will be a raffle with proceeds going to charity

Somerton Group of Artists, The Craft of Acrylics Workshop
2024-05-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Long Sutton Village Hall, Martock Road, Long Sutton, Somerset, TA10 9NT, United Kingdom
Somerton Group of Artists, The Craft of Acrylics
A course of six workshop sessions with Mandy McAllen, exploring the possibilities of this versatile medium, for beginners or those wanting to build their confidence.
Beginning with basics, and with each session building on the one before, learn tips and techniques, with creative and fun excercises you wouldn’t do at home!

Wednesday 22nd May
Saturday 8th June
Wednesday 19th June
Saturday 6th July
Wednesday 17th July
Saturday 3rd August

Cost £90 payable in advance.

Non members welcome

To book and for more information, info@somertonartists.co.uk

Art & Photography exhibition – Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival
2024-05-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-26 10:00 - 13:00 | The Parish Rooms, Market Square, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
The Somerton Arts Exhibition is the prelude to the annual Somerton Music & Arts Festival and is a regular and popular fixture of the local arts scene. The exhibition, which provides the opportunity for local artists and creatives to showcase their talent, is free to visit and will be open to the public daily from Saturday 25th May to Saturday 1st June.
This year, in addition to art and photography in many different formats, there will also be sculpture on display with many local artists taking part. Come and enjoy a browse around the exhibits – many of which are available to purchase
For more information see .https://somertonartsfestival.co.uk/artexhibition/

LEARN TO CROCHET– Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival
2024-05-29 14:30 - 17:00 | Somerton Library, Cox’s Yard Car Park, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7PR
Following the popularity of last year’s event, Sue McGregor has kindly agreed again to run a Learn to Crochet session. This is for beginners and is sponsored by the library.
It will be a free event but a donation to the library is always welcome. Spaces are limited so please contact the library or pop in to reserve a place or find out more information.
Free event

JUNGLE ANIMALS CRAFTS – Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival
2024-05-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Somerton Library, Cox’s Yard Car Park, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7PR
Come along to the library and enjoy a fun filled session of creating crafts with a jungle animal theme.
An event for children of all ages. Contact the library or pop in for more information
Free event

BIN PAINTING SESSION AT ARCHIES - Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival
2024-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Somerton Sports Field, The Playing Field, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS
Get your creative juices flowing! Come and help the crew at Archies Xtra to paint oil drums for use as bins at Somerstock. The jazzier the better.
All paints and materials provided. Open to everyone aged 11 to 18 years.
Free event

ACEarts Present The Red Dress
2024-06-01 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-26 10:00 - 17:00 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
THE RED DRESS will be at ACEarts from 1-29 June. ‘The Red Dress is a global collaborative embroidery project conceived by British artist Kirstie Macleod. 14 years in the making, and involving 380 embroiderers from 51 different countries, it seeks to connect individuals from all walks of life and provide a platform for women’s voices to be heard.’

ACEarts Present The Red Dress
2024-06-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-25 11:00 - 17:00 | ACEarts, The Old Town Hall, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
THE RED DRESS will be at ACEarts from 1-29 June. ‘The Red Dress is a global collaborative embroidery project conceived by British artist Kirstie Macleod. 14 years in the making, and involving 380 embroiderers from 51 different countries, it seeks to connect individuals from all walks of life and provide a platform for women’s voices to be heard.’
Part Sponsored by Somerton Business & Trade Association

80th anniversary of D-Day Proclamation and laying of wreaths and Peace Bells
2024-06-06 07:30 | St Michael & All Angels Church, Market Place, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NB, United Kingdom
At 7.30am we will gather outside St. Michaels for a peal of bells followed by the proclamation being read by our town crier, Steve Davis at 8 am. Justin Maynard from St. Cleers Chapel will offer a prayer and wreaths will be laid at the War Memorial.
At 11.00 am, along with other schools across the nation, a poem to mark the occasion will be read at King Ina Academy, unfortunately this is not a public event.
At 6.30pm, the Peace Bells will be rung from St. Michaels.
Later in the evening from 7.30pm onwards there will be a beacon lighting ceremony at the recreation ground in Gassons Lane. Due to expected numbers you would be urged to walk if possible as parking will be limited to Blue Badge holders only sadly.
The Somerton Concert Band will play, and the beacon will be lit at 9.15pm in line with all the other beacons across the country, by ex-Wren Pamela Miley.
There will be other entertainment to mark the ceremony, and The Club will be open for drinks and Somerton Rugby Club will be onsite with their Saxon Kitchen burger stand.

80th anniversary of D-Day Beacon Lighting Ceremony
2024-06-06 19:30 | Somerton Sports Field, The Playing Field, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS
There will be a beacon lighting ceremony at the recreation ground in Gassons Lane. Due to expected numbers you would be urged to walk if possible as parking will be limited to Blue Badge holders only sadly.
The Somerton Concert Band will play, and the beacon will be lit at 9.15pm in line with all the other beacons across the country, by ex-Wren Pamela Miley.
There will be other entertainment to mark the ceremony, and The Club will be open for drinks and Somerton Rugby Club will be onsite with their Saxon Kitchen burger stand.

80th anniversary of D-Day Dinner Dance
2024-06-08 19:30 | Edgar Hall, 8 Cary Court, Somerton Business Park,, Somerton, TA11 6SB, United Kingdom
We will be hosting a dinner dance at Edgar Hall. Tickets are available from Cobbs Wholefoods and cost £10.00 each which includes 2 bottles of fizz for the tables, (tables are for 10) Bennys will be providing a Fish & Chip supper, which is payable on the night.
Throughout the D-Day period Fish & Chip shops will be donating £1 per portion of Fish & Chips sold to SSAFA, The Armed Forces Charity.
We are hoping that guests will join in by dressing in clothing of the period to add to the atmosphere. Berties Big Band will play music of the time, along with songs from Somerton Dramatic Society. There will be spot prizes for dancing and a raffle to raise more money for the charity. If you would like to make a donation to the raffle prizes please let me know, anything of significant value will be auctioned off to maximize our fund raising for the evening.

80th anniversary of D-Day Picnic and Fun Day
2024-06-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Somerton Sports Field, The Playing Field, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS
Recreation Ground D-Day Picnic and Fun Day.
On the Sunday we are holding a D-Day picnic and fun day for all residents, this is a free to attend event and there will be plenty of free activities to get involved in, we hope there will be something for everyone, young and old.
There will be games and stalls, a climbing wall, rides, musicians and singers, coconut shy, drum bus, children’s crafts, and a circus workshop and lots of war time exhibits including vehicles, uniforms, rations etc.
We welcome the offer of local clubs, organisations, businesses and societies having stalls on the day to either promote themselves or to raise funds for their causes.
If you would be interested in participating in this day’s events please get in touch, we are in need of volunteers for the day and also if you would like to have a stall/stand/ game etc please let us know and I will forward the relevant form to you. There will be no charge for the stalls, we just need to see your insurance details.
We would like to get as much of Somerton represented at the event as possible so please seize this opportunity to get involved with this event and make it a fantastic community day that we can all be proud of.
Thank you for your time and hope to hear from you soon. If you know of anyone who would be interested in these events please feel free to share this information.
Email: amanda.worsdale@somertontowncouncil.gov.uk
Mobile: 07486426094
Somerton Town Council

Somerton Gardeners Club meeting
2024-06-12 19:30 | St Cleers Chapel, Polham Lane, Somerton, TA11 6SP, United Kingdom
Mike Follett “All about Fuschias” talk
For more information contact somertgardenersclub@gmail.com

The Club at Somerton (Formally Somerton Sports Club) AGM
2024-06-13 19:30 | Somerton Sports Club, Gassons Lane, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 6HS, United Kingdom

Argentine Tango Classes
2024-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Edgar Hall, 8 Cary Court, Somerton Business Park,, Somerton, TA11 6SB, United Kingdom
Argentine Tango Classes
Contact tangorachel@btinternet.com for more information

Salsa Classes
2024-06-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Edgar Hall, 8 Cary Court, Somerton Business Park,, Somerton, TA11 6SB, United Kingdom
Salsa Classes.
Contact tangorachel@btinternet.com for more information
