Monday 16th July 2007
FULL DETAILS OF ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS CAN BE FOUND IN THE 88 PAGE SOUVENIR PROGRAMME WHICH INCLUDES A VOUCHER FOR 10% OFF TICKET PRICES (Programmes and Tickets Available from 1st June)
INFANTS SCHOOL WORKSHOP MOSTE GUM-ELASTIC SHOW
Presented by Mo Fletcher and Stella Hunt
Mo and Stella's Workshop will be on a "Pirate" Theme and will provide small-group work activities using craft, stories and games to encourage communication skills and team work. Mo and Stella are keen Guiders and work with Rainbows, Brownies and Guides as well as with children on Fun Day in the Craft Tent.
Infant School Children Only
Sponsored by New Look Windows
SOMERTON YOUNG MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
This well established event is open to all musicians aged 7 – 18 years. There will be four categories based on age and ability – Junior, Intermediate, Senior and Advanced. Last year the audience were treated to an amazing evening of music, ranging from classical to folk to rock, played on a wide range of instruments. Entry forms for this years competition are available from the Festival Ticket Office in The London Cigarette Card Company West Street, Somerton or contact Linda Sambell on 01458 272400. Make sure forms are completed and returned before the closing date of Saturday 30th June 2007. Please encourage and support our young musicians and celebrate with us their talents and abilities.
Sponsored by Higos Insurance
SOMERSET & DORSET RAILWAY EXCURSION TO BURNHAM – AN ILLUSTRATED TALK BY DAVID MILTON
In his introduction, David will explain how, in the days before we had cars, the train was used to take a day out to the seaside. In his case that meant taking the Somerset & Dorset line from Evercreech Junction to Burnham on Sea. All aboard for the "Nostalgia Express"!!
Sponsored by Jim Badman
TRIBUTE TO ELVIS with TIM BASSETT
A truly passionate performance born of real admiration for the King. Enjoy hits from all three decades of the Kings career, from the raw 50's onto the Movie Years, the 68' Comeback Special and culminating in those fabulous Vegas Years of the early 1970's
Sponsored by Tony Hooper
TOM TOOMEY & THE MONFI CATS
Experience inspirational and original music from 'Tom Toomey and the Monfi Cats', a new 8-piece band featuring highly experienced musicians with a formidable track record of professional performance. The music's uniquely their own, a fluid combination of different genres; fusion, world, celtic, blues, jazz, rock, roots and folk, with African, Eastern, French & Spanish influences www.tomtoomey.co.uk
Sponsored by Mike Deverell Insurance Services
