Dragonsfly create a compelling and captivating atmosphere with their exquisite, groove-driven, rootsy music. Playing an array of contemporary and unusual instruments, their performances span a diverse selection of styles and cultures from Celtic French and Breton inspired Dance music to up-tempo Eastern European tracks and moody Middle and Far Eastern songs. Taking place in the..

Bad Cowboys at the Globe Veterans of the Glastonbury music scene, Steve Bilsborough & John Carroll have developed a unique sound with diverse influences including country, new wave and ska. Their close harmonies and catchy tunes are full of poignant, satirical and sometimes humorous lyrics. Equally enthralling as a stripped back duo, right through to..

An opportunity to praise God and to give thanks for our annual arts festival. All are welcome at this service so please come and join us for singing, worshiping and enjoying

Martyn Smith, the Somerton Music & Arts Festival treasurer, will be your guide for a tour of historic Somerton. Martyn was born in the Midlands and a job-related move brought him to Somerton in 1990. He says ‘Somerton is such a great place to live and I’m always proud to show people around our ancient..

Quizmaster Terry Francis returns to the Sports Club for the annual Festival Quiz with his mixture of taxing teasers and obscure observations. Pit your wits against the other teams, show off your knowledge, win prizes and try to knock the current champions off their podium! A maximum of 15 teams of up to six people..

Transforming Lives through Developmental Therapy Every child and young adult deserves the best possible chance to reach their potential. BIBIC is a national charity based in Langport. It delivers therapeutic programmes to children and young adults, supporting individuals with developmental and neurological disabilities and difficulties to achieve their potential and live happy and fulfilling lives...

The Somerton Ukulele Band and Singers will be playing all the old favourites for the residents of Wessex House. The group was formed six years ago by Sue Parry as part of the U3A initiative, and from small beginnings it has expanded to 30 members who enjoy playing at residential and nursing homes, memory and..

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..