Come and join local bee expert Stewart Gould as he tells us all about the Honey Bee, though other bees may well get a mention as there are approximately 250 species in the UK. The evening consists of a talk with photographs and videos about these fascinating insects plus plenty of opportunity to ask questions...

Creative Writing Workshop How to write “Faction” (factual fiction) Author Beth Webb will give an illustrated talk and a mini workshop on how to turn historical events into engaging stories. Using her ‘faction’ novella, ‘Broken Angels – A Tale of Glastonbury Abbey,’ Beth will describe how she and historian Mark Hutchinson took a dry list..

Naval History Talk Battle of the Atlantic: The Foundation of Victory Joshua Bassett will present a talk about the Battle of the Atlantic, the longest running and geographically largest battle of the second world war. For four years from 1939 to the battle’s climax in 1943, British and Allied navies fought a life-or-death struggle against..

Somerton’s iconic music festival returns to the rec in July. This year an additional night of accoustic sounds has been added on Friday 7th July to set the mood, followed by a fantastic line up of live music all day on Saturday 8th July, plus the usual array of bars and fabulous street food to..

HMS Heron Royal Navy Volunteer Band A rousing, foot-tapping performance by this fantastic local concert and marching band. Its members are drawn from serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces and civilians from the unit and local area. The repertoire includes popular classics, overtures, film music, selections from West End shows, military marches and..

British Red Cross Theatre Trip to Bristol Hippodrome.- Strictly Ballroom. Cost £37.00/£51.00. For information phone Chris Cox 01458 273085 Craig Revel Horwood’s directs 20+ world class performers in a musical version of the popular film. An arrogant. rebellious young ballroom dancer’s radical daringdance style offends the Australian Dance Federation, but he and beginner Fran. defy tradition..

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,..

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..

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..

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 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..