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70 Years ago in Somerton A display about the book produced by the Somerton Women's Institute in 1953 which won 3rd prize in a village history competition. The original folders will be on display in the Parish Rooms on 2nd and 3rd June as part of the Jubilee with displays about Queen’s Road which was built..
Thursday 2 June 12.30pm Somerton Town Council and Somerton Festival present the Royal Proclamation in the Town Square At 1.00pm Steve Davis, the Town Crier, will read the Royal Proclamation which will be followed by everyone singing the National Anthem accompanied by the Somerton Town Band. Mid Wessex Singers will sing the ‘Platinum’ verse and..
There will be live music, food and a bar between 6.30pm and 10.30pm, with the beacon being lit at 9.45pm. WALK IN ONLY EVENT. VEHICLE ACCESS FOR BLUE BADGE HOLDERS. Lets all have a wonderful time celebrating HM the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The Recreation Ground needs to be cared for so : - Please do..
There will be Pavement Art for Children by the Church. This event is an extension of the Friday Market. If you would like to have a stall, please contact fundraising@acearts.co.uk. In the afternoon people are invited to hold street parties.
Ray Jones will provide the music with his free disco (spot prizes available), the Scouts and Guides will host Kiddy Crafts, plus there will be children’s entertainers and much more. Somerton Rugby Club are providing hotdogs and beefburgers and the Sports Club Bar noodles and ice creams The Recreation Ground needs to be cared for..
The parade will leave Etsome Terrace at 10.00am and march to St Michael’s Church where the service will be given by the local churches. In the afternoon people are invited to hold street parties in cul-de-sacs to prevent road closures in town.
Art Exhibition: Lucy Willis Lucy Willis finds inspiration for her watercolours on location, and although she has connections to Greece she has travelled extensively around Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, where she leads painting groups capturing unique moments of life. Lucy has exhibited her work for over 35 years and has won several awards,..
British Red Cross Theatre Trip to Bristol Hippodrome.- Mamma Mia. Cost £49.00/£61.00. For information phone Chris Cox 01458 273085 Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s search for her father brings her mother face to face with three men from..
Calling all men from Somerton and Langport area Glastonbury male voice choir are holding a free taster rehearsal evening followed by a short concert to promote your local MVC and recruit new singers. All welcome.
St Margaret’s Hospice Open Gardens – Drayton Village Gardens As part of St Margaret’s Glorious Somerset Garden Season, six delightful gardens in the village of Drayton will be open to the public on Saturday 25th June 2022. Drayton is a picturesque village in the heart of the Somerset Levels, located between the village of Curry Rivel..
The award winning Bath Gilbert & Sullivan Society returns to the festival after a six year break with ‘All at Sea with S&G’ – a concert of songs, scenes and ensembles from the famous duo’s best loved shows including The Pirates of Penzance, HMS Pinafore, The Mikado and The Gondoliers. Alongside Sullivan’s catchy melodies and..
Peter Merry of the Somerset Wildlife Trust will lead a walk around Somerton, starting from the Market Cross at 9.30am. Tickets £5.00 per family. See festival website