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Bringing History to Life – Talks on The Hunt For The Bismarck and The Sinking of the Tirpitz – Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival

The Parish Rooms Market Square, Somerton, Somerset

Join us in the Parish Rooms for two fascinating talks by local historians taking us on a journey of discovery through some of the Second World War’s more interesting facets. The Hunt For The Bismarck Josh Bassett, Founder of Historigraph is back to tell us about one of the most dramatic and famous naval battles..

Learn more about fostering over coffee and cake

The Parish Rooms Market Square, Somerton, Somerset

Join us for coffee & cake Are you interested in fostering now or in the future? Do you have questions about the process, training and support, or payments? This informal session is a great opportunity to learn more about foster care in a relaxed, friendly setting. No PowerPoint presentations and absolutely no pressure to take..

WW2 Talks – Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival

The Parish Rooms Market Square, Somerton, Somerset

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..

A Somerset Miscellany – Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival

The Parish Rooms Market Square, Somerton, Somerset

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..

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Art & Photography Exhibition – Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival

The Parish Rooms Market Square, Somerton, Somerset

The Somerton Arts Exhibition is the prelude to the annual Somerton Music & Arts Festival and is a regular and popular fixture of the local arts scene. The exhibition, which provides the opportunity for local artists and creatives to showcase their talent, is free to visit and will be open to the public daily from..

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Art & Photography exhibition – Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival

The Parish Rooms Market Square, Somerton, Somerset

The Somerton Arts Exhibition is the prelude to the annual Somerton Music & Arts Festival and is a regular and popular fixture of the local arts scene. The exhibition, which provides the opportunity for local artists and creatives to showcase their talent, is free to visit and will be open to the public daily from..

Battle of the Bands – Part of the Somerton Music and Arts Festival

The Parish Rooms Market Square, Somerton, Somerset

There’s one remaining slot left for a band to play at Somerstock during the Friday night session. So we’re pitting three bands against each other in a Battle of the Bands to take place at the Parish Rooms on Friday 19th April. The winner, chosen by the Somerstock judges and votes received on the night,..

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