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..

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..

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..

Mike Follett "All about Fuschias" talk For more information contact somertgardenersclub@gmail.com

Fleetwood Bac Acclaimed tribute band Fleetwood Bac is coming to Somerton this summer! If you are a fan of the original band you will not be disappointed.  Fleetwood Bac looks and sounds just like the real thing and plays all the hits with uncanny accuracy.  Critics describe them as “spot on” and “first rate”. Tickets..

French chanteuse Nicole Perez will be performing at ACEarts in Somerton as part of the Somerton Music & Arts Festival. Nicole sings classic and contemporary bossa nova in Portuguese, French and English. She takes you on a melodic and storytelling journey as she delights her audience with anecdotes from the 60s’ bossa nova movement throughout..

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..

We are thrilled to be welcoming Bow & Strings, a passionate string duo with elite classical training who perform at events across the UK. The sisters have an extensive classical repertoire, specialising in pop arrangements, including modern pop and rock, classical, film, TV soundtracks, Broadway and jazz. Previous clients include Beyoncé, Jamiroquai, Cliff Richard, Madonna,..

David is a film maker from Bristol and has been making films and TV programmes, often featuring Somerset for many years (modesty prevents us from saying how many years!). He did a couple of film shows for the Festival in pre-Covid days and we’ve asked him to return for an afternoon film show and talk..

Garden Visit - Moor Lane Illminster TA19 0PT For more information contact somertgardenersclub@gmail.com

An evening of fascinating talks given by two local historians, covering Operation Pedestal and The Great Escape Operation Pedestal – The Convoy that Saved Malta a presentation by Joshua Bassett In August 1942, the Royal Navy organised a large convoy to relieve the besieged island of Malta in the mediterranean. For four days and nights..