Sun 05 July Onstage at 5pm. | Weymouth Beach Festival South Somerset MIND bands Growing Minds and Stepping Out playing at Weymouth Beach festival. Two Yeovil bands, Growing Minds and Stepping Out, who have come together as part of a music project set up and run by South Somerset MIND, will be playing at BEACH LIVE in Weymouth. Beach Live is a free 9 day Festival of live music and performance, which will showcase a wide range of music and talent. Each day has a strong focus on the local music scene with a different genre of music and entertainment to inspire and cater for many tastes; including Rock, Pop, Folk, Jazz, and Blues. The Activities will be based around a roadshow stage unit located at the Pavilion End of Weymouth Beach. Beach live is organised by Rethink Weymouth and Portland Community Service and Dorset Primary Care Service.
| Pavilion End of Weymouth Beach. | Contact: Paul Chousmer - Project Coordinator Telephone: 07904 - 007869 E-mail us Go to website
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Fri 10 July 7.00pm (doors 6.00pm). | Open-Air Theatre at Sherborne Castle - The Three Musketeers
A programme of evening open-air Theatre gets under way in July with the highly entertaining Illyria theatre group and their renowned mixture of wit and humour, guaranteed to enliven every audience. These are informal performances on the Castle lawns, to which it is suggest you bring picnics, rugs or low backed chairs; the Castle Tearoom will be open for refreshments and the sale of Sherborne Castle wine during a short interval. | Sherborne Castle | Contact: Sherborne TIC Tel: 01935 815341 (credit cards); Telephone: 01935 813182 (line 2) Go to website
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| Sat 11 July | YEOVILTON AIR DAY RNAS Yeovilton will be celebrating 100 years of Naval Aviation at their annual Air Day. The Admiralty placed its first order for a Naval Airship in 1909 which at the time was a radical shift in military thinking that was to lead to the formation of the Royal Naval Air Service, later renamed the Fleet Air Arm. This marked the beginnings of the formidable versatility and capability of Naval Air Power as we know it today. An extensive flying and static display will take place to mark this significant milestone with rare naval aircraft such as the Swordfish, Sea Fury, Seafire and Sea Vixen, coming together with other vintage aircraft, historic warbirds and classic jets to evoke nostalgic memories of a century of Fleet Air Arm aviation. Their modern counterparts such as the iconic Harrier and resident Lynx and Sea King squadrons will also demonstrate their capabilities currently used extensively around the world. | Yeovilton | Go to website
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| Sat 11 July | Afternoon Tea Friends of St John’s Church Yeovil are having an "Afternoon Tea with piano accompaniment " starting at 3:00pm. Ticket price £5 available from verger in St John’s Church or telephone 01935 427745
| Holy Trinity Church Hall Lysander Road | Contact: Verger Telephone: 01935 427745
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Sat 18 July 10am-4pm | LEIGH VILLAGE FESTIVAL
The Fourth Food Fair and Classic Car Show in the New Village Hall at Leigh, Nr Sherborne. You will be able to taste and buy some of the best food on offer from local producers. The Stallholders will include:- Alweston Jam and Chutney Empire, Bridfish, Brokewood Farm, Dorset Blue Cheese and Soup Company, Easy Beans, Filbert Bees, Fudges, Gustosecco, Leakers Bakery, Longmeadow Organic Vegetables, Nether Cerne Herbs and Flour, Reads Coffee Roasters, Sauces of Choice, Sherborne Castle Estate Wines, Somerset Cider Brandy Co., and The Seed Company. There will also be a Cookery Demonstration, Wessex Maurice Men and activities for children. Mark Hix will be opening the Fair – he is a Dorset boy!! He owns the Hix Oyster & Fish House in Lyme Regis. He competed in the 2007 series of Great British Menu on BBC Television, winning the public vote for his main course AND pudding. Barbecued Hamburgers & Sausages, Refreshments, Ice cream and Beer will be here! This is proving to be a very successful show, AND will be in our amazing new Village Hall. Please spread the word to your friends and relations – it really is a day NOT to be missed. Entrance £1 Children 50p | New Leigh Village Hall | Contact: Organiser: Mrs Elizabeth Turnbull Telephone: 01935 873846 E-mail us
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Sun 19 July 4.00pm | Yeovil Mayor's Charity Swimathon Come along and support the Mayor's Charities, and help raise funds for Leukaemia Research and the Alzheimer's Society. Click here for further details of the event and how to take part. The event is being sponspored by South Somerset District Council and Loders. | Goldenstones Pool & Leisure Centre Yeovil | Contact: Wes Read, Mayor of Yeovil Telephone: 07971 030 005 E-mail us Go to website
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Sun 19 July 10am | Classics at the Castle auction of classic cars and motorbikes
Now firmly established as the South of England’s great Classics and Supercar Show, ‘Classics at the Castle’ classic car show brings to Sherborne Castle over a thousand spectacular vehicles from Veterans to Supercars, the arrival of the Veteranand Classic car tours, motorsports and supercar displays, trade and club stands, autojumble, craft tents and children’s entertainments; and with the addition of the Charterhouse Car Auction this year, the show should really move into top gear. Admission costs: adults & seniors £6.00; children 15yrs & under free. In addition, for Auction are a Star Car – the 1923 Clement-Talbot as featured in Monte Carlo or Bust! Guide Price of £18,000-22,000 plus a Gangster-mobile Plymouth Sedan with a guide price of £10,000-15,000. Click here for more information. Also in the auction today is a Mercedes stored since 1973, but owned from 1960, this rare right hand drive car is estimated at £8,000-10,000 when it goes under the Charterhouse hammer. Click here for more details. Also in the auction are a Vespa 400 with a guide price of£4,000- £4,450 as well as a Rolls Royce Phantom I with a guide price of £100,000-£120,000. Click here for further information. | Sherborne Castle | Contact: Merlin Events Telephone: 01935 474630 Go to website
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| Thu 23 July | An evening organised by Mid Somerset Riding Club Terrier racing, burgers and great baps and the ever wonderful beer tent -6.30pm onwards. Keep an eye on our website for updates on the what, where and when of the Lowland Games and we look forward to seeing you there!! It¹s a laugh from beginning to end and everyone who organise s the event looks forward to seeing you there enjoying a litPhotos from this years event can be seen on the photos pages so please go and have a look at the fun.
| The Lowland Games Ground. Sat Nav: TA10 0DW | Telephone: 01460 242455 E-mail us Go to website
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| Fri 24 July - Sun 26 July | Helicopter Show A three day Helicopter Fly-in and fun spectacular along Weston Sea Front, with helicopters arriving and departing over the three days and a static display of Military and Civil helicopters plus a Military vehicle display. Over the weekend military and civil helicopters will arrive, helicopter pleasure flights will operate from the beach. Supporting visiting helicopters will be a range of ground displays, entertainment and stalls along the length of the Beach Lawns. | Weston-Super-Mare | Telephone: 01934 635227 Go to website
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| Fri 24 July | Barn Dance - in aid of ST MARGRET¹S HOSPICE. Come and enjoy a good old Barn Dance in aid of ST MARGRET¹S HOSPICE. with Hobson¹s Choice Band and Ploughman¹s Supper - 7.00pm - 10.30pm At the Lowland Games Marquee, Thorney, Muchelney near Langport Tickets: Adults: £8.00; Under 16: £4.00; Under 5 free Tickets Available from St. Margaret¹s Fundraising Office Tel: 0845 3459671 Keep an eye on our website for updates on the what, where and when of the Lowland Games and we look forward to seeing you there!! It¹s a laugh from beginning to end and everyone who organise s the event looks forward to seeing you there enjoying a litPhotos from this years event can be seen on the photos pages so please go and have a look at the fun.
| The Lowland Games Marquee, Thorney, Muchelney near Langport | Telephone: 0845 3459671 E-mail us Go to website
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Sat 25 July 7.00pm onwards | STORM & Midwest Radio DISCO Dance the night away with ³STORM² a local favourite and the wonderful ³Midwest Radio DISCO². The evening's frivolities will be a brilliant night and tickets will be available on the door. Come and enjoy the music, beer and lots of frolics..... It¹s going to be a hoot! £5 per ticket. Keep an eye on our website, for updates on the what, where and when of the Lowland Games and we look forward to seeing you there!! It¹s a laugh from beginning to end and everyone who organise s the event looks forward to seeing you there enjoying a litPhotos from this years event can be seen on the photos pages so please go and have a look at the fun.
| | Contact: For more details telephone Telephone: 07974 693562 E-mail us Go to website
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| Sun 26 July | The Lowland Games For all the fun and frolics to be had in one fabulous day. This year¹s fun includes the highlight of the day, the River Raft Race with competitors in the most hilarious fancy dress. How often will you get the chance to see the Pink Ladies competing against Batman and local firemen to be the first down the river? We also have the infamous Mud Wrestling arena, It¹s a Knock Out on and in the river, Children¹s Games, Family Dog Shows, Gun Dog Scurry and the Tug of War. There is entertainment with the Fabulous Ferret Racing, teas and homemade refreshment and the best beer tent in the area, serving local ales and Somerset cider from locally grown apples. There will be giggletastic fun for all, whether you choose to take part in the mud encrusted games or you would just like to watch the fun from the river bank whilst enjoying a slice of homemade cake and a cuppa. Last year we raised over £8000 for charity and goods causes - lets raise more this year!! Keep an eye on our website, for updates on the what, where and when of the Lowland Games and we look forward to seeing you there!! It¹s a laugh from beginning to end and everyone who organise s the event looks forward to seeing you there enjoying a litPhotos from this years event can be seen on the photos pages so please go and have a look at the fun.
| The Lowland Games Ground. Sat Nav: TA10 0DW | Contact: General Enquires: Andrew Telephone: 07974 693562 E-mail us Go to website
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| Fri 31 July - Sun 02 August | Bristol Harbour Festival The Bristol Harbour Festival is now a barometer of the South West’s buzzing music and artistic climate. As one of the top summer events in Bristol it showcases the extraordinary cultural diversity of the city and the surrounding region. Expect international party sounds, world music, some big Bristol names and local rising stars. Cirque Bijou leads an energetic Circus programme, plus there’s a dance village, historical ships and fireworks. Come down to Bristol’s leading family and summer festival! | Bristol Harbour | Telephone: 0117 922 3287 E-mail us Go to website
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| Fri 31 July - Sun 02 August | Bristol Harbour Festival The Bristol Harbour Festival is now a barometer of the South West’s buzzing music and artistic climate. As one of the top summer events in Bristol it showcases the extraordinary cultural diversity of the city and the surrounding region. Expect international party sounds, world music, some big Bristol names and local rising stars. Cirque Bijou leads an energetic Circus programme, plus there’s a dance village, historical ships and fireworks. Come down to Bristol’s leading family and summer festival! | Bristol Harbour | Telephone: 0117 922 3287 E-mail us Go to website
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| Sun 02 August | Live Action Day A fun filled day, including museum exhibit parades, drifting and rally demos, children's activities and dream car rides.
| Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford. | Contact: Main Switchboard Telephone: 01963 440 804 Go to website
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| Sat 08 August - Sun 09 August | Dalek Invasion Prepare to be very afraid as an army of Daleks are planning to invade the Fleet Air Arm Museum. To make matters worse, they will be accompanied by some evil friends - Cyber Men and the Cyber King, Miss Heartigan and other fiendish monsters plus Dr Who traders and exhibitors. But don't despair, two Dr Who's will also be present to help save the planet, Sylvester McCoy, Dr Who 1987-89 on Saturday and Colin Baker, Dr Who 1984-86 on Sunday. Children are encouraged to come in Sci Fi fancy dress. There will be an opportunity to attend 'An Audience with a Dalek' and ask the more friendly Daleks the questions you have always wanted to ask, plus there will be family activities and a Dalek Quiz. Extended over two days this event will be a holiday highlight. Advance tickets available from 15th June on www.fleetairarm.com or the Museum Shop. | Fleet Air Arm Museum | Telephone: 01935 840565 Go to website
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| Sat 08 August | Bristol Balloon Festival Bristol's skyline will explode with colour when the Fiesta's mass ascents fill the sky with over 100 balloons. The gates will open at 12:00 noon on Thursday 6th August 2009 where there will be visually spectacular balloon launches during the Fiesta. Night Glows are planned for Thursday 6th and Saturday 8th August 2009 and will once again be breathtaking spectacles of some 30 tethered balloons illuminating the night sky like giant light bulbs. | Bristol | Go to website
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| Sun 09 August | Team Extreme (Extreme Sports Stunt Show) Stunning world class displays and workshops on skateboarding, BMX and inline skating. | Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford. | Contact: Main Switchboard Telephone: 01963 440 804 Go to website
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| Sun 16 August | Retro Rides Gathering Hot Rods and Customs through to Circuit Racers and Stock Dailys.
| Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford. | Contact: Main Switchboard Telephone: 01963 440 804
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| Sun 23 August | Live Action Day A fun filled day, including museum exhibit parades, drifting and rally demos, children's activities and dream car rides.
| Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH. | Contact: Main Switchboard Telephone: 01963 440 804 Go to website
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| Mon 31 August | Italian Job Stunt Show Fresh from recording the 40th anniversary edition of the Italian Job Russ Swift will be performing his fantastic stunt show. | Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH. | Contact: Main Switchboard Telephone: 01963 440 804 Go to website
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| Mon 31 August | International Firework Festival This years summer special on Weymouth Seafront is sure to attracts big crowds enjoying an evening of live music provided by local bands, an abundance of seafront attractions, competitions and of course those magnificent International Fireworks at 9.30 pm. | Weymouth | Telephone: 01305 838000 Go to website
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Fri 04 September 7.00pm | Mayor's Quiz Night
Wes Read - Mayor of Yeovil is organising a fun-filled charity fundraising Quiz Night at Yeovil Town Football Club - who are kindly sponsoring the event along with The Cake Box, Yeovil. For £10 per head, you get the chance to test your knowledge on a range of subjects! Teams of 6 are invited, and supper is included. All the proceeds of the evening will go towards the Mayor's chosen charities - Leukaemia Research and the Alzheimer's Society. Click here for more details. | Yeovil Town Football Club | Contact: Wes Read Telephone: 07971 030 005 E-mail us Go to website
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| Sat 05 September | Ham Hill Heritage Fayre Join us for our biggest event of the year – the Ham Hill Heritage Fayre! History will come to life yet again in another fantastic celebration of the thousands of years of Ham Hill history.From Iron-Age to Romans, Medieval to Victorian, there will be re-enactment displays/shows, craft demonstrations, hands-on activities and lots more to amaze, excite and fascinate people of all ages! There will be some favourites returning, and plenty of interesting new historic groups – prepare to see something a bit different! There will be countryside craft stalls, birds of prey, and plenty of eateries to choose from. Don’t miss our 2pm performance, which you can be a part of! There will be an almighty fancy dress competition – come to the fayre in your outfit as either a mammal, bug, or bird of your choice! There will be various categories including ages, groups and schools (if your school would like to be involved and you would like a free leaflet to give you ideas please see contact details below). Don't miss TV wildlife personality Johnny Kingdom who will be judging the competition and will be joining us for the afternoon for the fun of the fayre. Event is free and open all day. | Ham Hill Country Park, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Somerset | Telephone: 01935 823617 E-mail us Go to website
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| Sun 06 September | Rare Breed Car Show From the quirky to the exotic, an exceptional chance to see some rare and unique cars in one big event.
| Haynes Motor Museum | Telephone: 01963 442798 Go to website
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Tue 08 September 19:00 | Military Band Concert with the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas This year's military band concert on the lawns of Montacute House features the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas. The Band is now based in Shorncliffe in Kent. Recent visits have included concerts and displays in Western Europe and for the first time in its history, to Nepal which included the World Elephant Polo Championships. The garden will be open for picnics from 5:30pm with the Evening Concert and Sounding Retreat starting at 7:00pm. This enormously popular event is in support of Service Charities and and St Margaret's Somerset Hospice. Advanced Tickets cost £14 for Adults and £6 for children (aged 5-16) - please call the Bradsons Box Office on 0845 230 5170 or purchase online. Tickets on the Gate £15 adults & £7 children if available. There is no cover if it rains. We regret there are no refunds. | Montacute House - Lawns | Telephone: 0845 230 5170 Go to website
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Sat 12 September 10.00am to 4.00pm | Yeovil Flower and Gardeners' Market 2009
Following on from last year's successful event, Yeovil Town Council - with the support of Yeovil Town Centre Partnership and the Brimsmore Gardens Group - is staging another Flower and Gardeners' Market. A variety of stalls will be provided on a horticultural/gardening theme with prices to suit all pockets. Entertainment has been arranged to suit all ages, including: - Open Flower and Vegetable Show in the Methodist Hall - Yeovil in Bloom Gardening Competition - presentation of prizes - Best Kept Allotment Competition - presentation of prizes - Music in the Performing Arts Area - featuring Yeovil Town Band - Competitions - Children's Activities The event provides an ideal opportunity for local producers, clubs and organisations to promote their products and attract new members. Anyone interested in taking on a stall or entering the Flower and Vegetable Show should contact the Town Council on 01935 382424 for further details and an application form. | Yeovil Town Centre (in and around The Triangle) | Contact: Sally Bing Telephone: 01935 382424 E-mail us
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Sat 26 September 10.00 am - 2.00 pm | Levels' Best Award-winning Food and Craft Market Award winning, Food & Craft Markets, will be holding their Food Festival Opening Event today - more details to follow soon. Free parking and level access for the disabled. The National Trust cafe and shop are also open. | Old Stable Courtyard Montacute House | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White Telephone: 01935 851280 E-mail us Go to website
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| Sat 17 October | Autumn Model Show Kids go free at our Autumn Model Show. Aircraft, boats, tanks and more. With over 100 traders and clubs this event is a must for the model-making enthusiast. Weather permitting; the highlight of the show will be a spectacular flying display of radio controlled model aircraft by the BMFA (British Model Flying Assn). Advance tickets will be available on-line or at the museum ticket office.Buy tickets for this http://www.fleetairarm.com | Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton | Telephone: 01935 840565 Go to website
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Sat 24 October 10.00 am - 2.00 pm | Levels' Best Award-winning Food and Craft Market Apples, cheese & chutney on sale. Free parking and level access for the disabled. The National Trust cafe and shop are also open. | Old Stable Courtyard Montacute House | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White Telephone: 01935 851280 E-mail us Go to website
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| Sun 25 October | Gartell Light Railway John and Christine Gartell, their family and friends look forward to welcoming you to the narrow gauge Gartell Light Railway. Step back in time to a more leisurely age and ride through the beautiful Blackmore Vale countryside along the route of the old Somerset & Dorset Railway. Their delightful half-size trains are operated in exactly the same way as their full-size counterparts, with every train movement governed by an array of semaphore and colour-light signals controlled by the signalman in two signal boxes. It is therefore no exaggeration to say that the Gartell Light Railway is a working museum of traditional railway practice. So come along and see for yourself. | Yenston South of Templecombe | Contact: John and Christine Gartell Telephone: 01963 370752 Go to website
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| Mon 26 October - Sat 31 October | Fun Half Term Activities Various activities available throughout the week. | Haynes International Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH. | Contact: Main Switchboard Telephone: 01963 440 804 Go to website
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| Sat 31 October - Sun 01 November | Autumn Colours Weekend Autumn Colours Weekend - reduced price entry to gardens and grounds 11.00am - 4.30pm | Sherborne Castle | E-mail us Go to website
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| Sat 31 October - Sun 01 November | Autumn Colours Weekend Autumn Colours Weekend - reduced price entry to gardens and grounds 11.00am - 4.30pm | Sherborne Castle | E-mail us Go to website
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Sat 07 November From 4:30pm | Fireworks Now in its 28th year, one of the most spectacular fireworks displays to be found. Entertainments, live music, bar, refreshments and food from 4.30pm; Bonfire 7pm, Fireworks 7.30pm. | Sherborne Castle | Telephone: 01935 815341 Go to website
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Sat 14 November - Sun 15 November 10am -4.00pm | Antique & Collectors Fair
The Shepton Antiques & Collectors Fair has gone from strength to strength this year, and dmg Antique Fairs are delighted with the increase in attendance seen at each fair. A new Fairs team along with structured marketing campaigns have ensured that the fair is getting bigger and better with each event. The Fair: At the Shepton Mallet Antique & Collectors Fair there are up to 600 stalls packed full of antique and collectables. Housed in four halls and over 40 shopping arcades at the Royal Bath & West Showground, the Shepton fair is renowned as a source for quality items. Ceramics, paintings, glassware, decorative items, furniture…you’ll discover lots of one-of-a-kind finds perfect for your interiors. The fair opens to trade buyers on Friday afternoon and attracts many of London’s top dealers, some of whom will have their purchases back in their shops ready to sell the following day! Public entry is Saturday 8:30-5:00pm and Sunday 10:00-4:00pm, making the Shepton Fair the ideal event for a weekend shopping excursion. Remember, the September Shepton Fair is even bigger with 100s of outside pitches! | Shepton Mallet | Telephone: 01636 702326 Go to website
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Sat 28 November 10.00 am - 2.00 pm | Levels' Best Award-winning Food and Craft Market Advent Market- game, pies & ale on sale. Free parking and level access for the disabled. The National Trust cafe and shop are also open. | Old Stable Courtyard Montacute House | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White Telephone: 01935 851280 E-mail us Go to website
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| Thu 10 December | Christmas Concert under Concorde What a way to end the year! Mulled wine and mince pies will help put everyone in the Christmas spirit as the HMS Heron and Northwood HQ Volunteer Bands perform their extremely popular Christmas Concert under Concorde. Advance tickets will be available on-line or at the museum ticket office.
| Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton | Telephone: 01935 840565 Go to website
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Sat 19 December 10.00 am - 2.00 pm | Levels' Best Award-winning Food and Craft Market Christmas Fare, Mistletoe, mulled cider & carols. Free parking and level access for the disabled. The National Trust cafe and shop are also open. | Old Stable Courtyard Montacute House | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White Telephone: 01935 851280 E-mail us Go to website
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| Sun 20 December | Toy Fair One of the biggest Toy Fairs in the South West featuring over 350 stands dealing in various collectors toys from Railway and Dinky to Corgi, antique dolls, teddies etc. Attracts dealers nationwide. | Bath And West Showground Shepton Mallet | Telephone: 01935 815341 Go to website
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