| Sun 04 December - Sun 26 February | Ramble and Roast
Join a special Sunday Ramble and Roast led by Gardens and Parks Manager Charlotte Allen. Trails will vary each ramble, taking you on a journey across the South Somerset countryside and then back to Montacute for a delicious two course roast dinner. Walking boots and warm clothes are recommended. Ramble is approx 2 hours across varied terrain. For more information please visit our website.
Dates:
December:- 4th and 18th
January:- 1st, 15th and 29th
February:- 12th and 26th
Tickets are all £15 except on 1st January due to bank holiday tickets are £20.
| Montacute House, Montacute, Nr Yeovil, TA15 6XP | Telephone: 01935 823289
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Sat 07 January - Sat 04 February
10am - 4pm | Have a go Dry Stone Walling
Great Christmas gift idea. Learn to master this medieval rural skill to piece together a functional Hamstone puzzle. Using local materials you will be rebuilding an existing ancient wall, helping us to enclose our grazing stock and keep this habitat rich environment alive!
Daily when Montacute House property is open from 07 January to 4 February 2012 10am - 4pm hot soup provided for lunch. All Tickets £30.
| Montacute House, Montacute, Nr Yeovil, TA15 6XP | Telephone: 01935 823289
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Sat 04 February
10 am -12.30 pm | Bridgwater College's Yeovil Centre Open/Activity Morning
Are you thinking of a career in Animal Care or Floristry? Then come and speak with staff and students, view our extensive animal collection and participate in hands-on activities to experience what it is like at our Yeovil Centre. | Within the grounds of Lufton College, BA22 8ST | Contact: Bridgwater College
Telephone: 0845 8728895
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| Sat 04 February - Sun 26 February | Carpet of Snowdrops
Every Saturday and Sunday in February 2012 will see a glorious carpet of Snowdrops, the flower that the poet Wordsworth called the venturous harbinger of Spring.
The Gardens are open every day throughout the year from 10am. Last admission is at 4.30pm and they close at 6.30pm.
| Forde Abbey | Telephone: 01460 220231
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| Sat 11 February - Sun 12 February | Charterhouse Automobilia Auction
| The Royal Bath & West Showground at Shepton Mallet. | Contact: Matthew Whitney
Telephone: 01935 812277
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| Sat 11 February | Model Show
The South West's leading Model Show (bias plastic) with flying display by the British Model Flying Association. Club Exhibits, Trade Stands and Open competitions. Doors open at 10am and ticket includes an entry to the Europe's No1 Naval Aviation Museum - go on board Concorde and see the amazing Aircraft Carrier Experience. Tickets available from the museum shop, or on-line from our website. Click here for the Press Release.
| Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton | Contact: Jon Jefferies, Head of Marketing
Telephone: 01935 840565/842638
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| Mon 13 February - Fri 17 February | Pirate Half Term
The Fleet Air Arm Museum is holding a host of Pirate themed activities during this February's half term. Click here to view the full details.
Museum is open 10am-4.30 daily during the School holidays. Usual winter opening hours are:Open Wed to Sun, 10.00am to 4.30pm from 1st Nov 2011 - 1st April 2012. | Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton | Contact: Jon Jefferies
Telephone: 01935 842638
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| Sat 18 February - Sun 19 February | 32nd Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show
The Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show is almost as old as the International though and, despite the name, is held near Shepton Mallet rather than in the Bristol Dockland Warehouse where it originated. Naturally given the time of year most of the action happens inside and well away from any possibility of snow and wet. | The Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN | Telephone: 01507 529430
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Sun 19 February
1.30pm - 3.30pm | Clay Modelling
Let your children have a go at clay modelling - great fun, and they can take home what they make. Free event (normal admission charges apply). | Montacute House, Montacute, Nr Yeovil, TA15 6XP | Telephone: 01935 823289
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Sat 25 February
7 pm - midnight | Dinner With Bond Charity Ball
James Bond themed Black Tie Ball in aid of St Margaret's Hospice. tickets £40 to include reception, 3 course dinner, disco, live entertainment, charity auction, casino & lots more. | The Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne | Contact: Carol Taylor
Telephone: 01935 709493
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Tue 28 February
8.30 - 11 am | Sherborne Chamber Business Seminar
| The Arch, Sherborne | Contact: Katie Frettingham
Telephone: 01202 656762
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Fri 30 March
6.00 for 6.30pm | A special evening with Michael Collins
We would like to invite you to a very special evening with Michael Collins. Indisputably one of the leading clarinettists of his generation, Michael will be sharing his inspirational life story. His dazzling virtuosity and sensitive musicianship have made him one of today's most sought-after soloists. At 16 he won the woodwind prize in the first BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition and at 22 made his American début at Carnegie Hall, New York.” He now performs as a soloist in concert halls around the world and is the Principal Conductor of the City of London Sinfonia. Tickets cost £15.00 per person. RSVP by Tuesday 6th March 2012 to Ellie Anderson. Click here to view more details about Michael Collins | Taunton School, TA2 6AD | Contact: Ellie Anderson
Telephone: 01749 344 949
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Sat 31 March
10am until 2pm | Levels’ Best & Montacute Farmers’ Market - Spring Market
Some of the finest food and drink from across the Levels and Moors of Somerset, together with local crafts, in the historic surroundings of Montacute House Stables and Courtyard. Free parking. Entry to the market is free. NT shop & restaurant are always open on market days. | Old Stable Courtyard Montacute House | Contact: Elaine
Telephone: 01935 851280
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Sun 01 April
10am - 5pm | "Hello, Bygones!" Vintage & Retro Fair
"Hello, Bygones!" Vintage & Retro Bash will be collaborating with "Marry Me in Somerset" to bring you 7 hours of Vintage & Retro Heaven at Westlands Leisure Complex, Yeovil, Somerset on Sunday 1st April from 10am - 5pm.
We will also be raising money for Flying Colours at The Yeovil Woman's Hospital. They are currently raising money to improve the Special Care Baby Unit plus patient and staff facilities. Visit http://www.justgiving.com/Daisy-s-VintageKitchen to donate or come along on the day and join in!
THE BALLROOM
40+ stalls will be in attendance with a whole load of vintage gorgeousness! There will be Clothes, Records, Instruments, Kitchenalia, Jewellary, Furniture, Retro Toy's, Cakes, Sweets plus lots more!
Throughout the day the stage will be host to DJ's and 2 fashion shows. The first will show case clothes and accessories from "Hello, Bygones!" & the second from The Wedding Fair stall holders.
The Craft table will have 3 workshops where you will have the chance to learn a new skill create, something beautiful and best of all you get to take it home! Learn to make Bunting (sewing) Workshop £10 Vintage Fascinator Class £12 Cupcake Decorating £15.
All workshops are suitable for beginners and materials provided, all you need to do is bring yourself!
Booking in advance is advisable as there are very few spaces available. info@daisysvintagekitchen.co.uk
LeKeux & The Vintage Salon be creating beautiful Victory Rolls, Beehives and full Make-Overs for all you lovely ladies. Contact info@daisysvintagekitche.co.uk for price lists and bookings.
After your Make-Over, pop into the Retro Photo Studio where you'll have the chance to go through the dressing up box, don your glad rags and have a fabulous Vintage style Photo Shoot. Contact info@daisysvintagekitchen.co.uk for price lists and bookings.
And last but not least come and get inked at our 50's style Tattoo Parlour. Contact info@daisysvintagekitchen.co.uk for prices and bookings
THE CARLING SUITE & WESSEX SUITE
We are very excited to welcome "Marry Me in Somerset" to the Bash. They will be hosting a Vintage & Retro Wedding Fair throughout two rooms with over 40 stalls! They will also be showing off gorgeous wedding dresses within the Fashion Show.
LOUNGE BAR
DVK Secret Supper Club will be hosting a Vintage/Retro themed lunch from 12-2pm. BOOKINGS ONLY. Contact info@daisysvintagekitchen.co.uk for menu's and tickets.
A Hard Days Night
From 3pm - 7pm This room will be converted into a Cinema with a 12ft x 10ft screen. Come and watch a 3pm or 5pm Special Screening of the iconic Beatles film "A Hard Days Night". There will be a bar available with food, drinks and a Retro Sweets + Vintage Pop-Corn Cart.
FAMILY LOUNGE
This will be open to the public serving Sunday lunches and food from their Bar Menu.
PATIO AREA
The stage on the patio area will host bands and entertainment throughout the day including:
Rock 'n' Roll band "The Animal Urges"
Lindy Hop, Rock 'n' Roll & Swing Dancers Bexi Owen a Jazz,
Blues & Swing Singer A Cigar Box Guitar Band Burlesque Troupe Plus BBQ
Car Park
At the venue entrance you will be able to browse (and maybe take a peak inside) lots of fabulous Pre 1980's vehicles including Tina the Purple Cortina, The Vintage Car Club, VW Camper Van Club, Scooters and more!
This most definitely is not to be missed! x | Westlands Leisure Complex, Yeovil | Contact: Claire Blanchard
Telephone: 07984 25596
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Sat 28 April
10am until 2pm. | Montacute & Levels’ Best Farmers’ Market - Chicken & Eggs
We will be selling the very best of fresh seasonal produce & hand-made crafts.
Free entry/parking to the Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute House.
National Trust shop and restaurant open. | Montacute House Stables and Courtyard | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White
Telephone: 01935 851280
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Sat 26 May
10am until 2pm. | Montacute & Levels’ Best Farmers’ Market - Asparagus
We will be selling the very best of fresh seasonal produce & hand-made crafts.
Free entry/parking to the Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute House.
National Trust shop and restaurant open. | Montacute House Stables and Courtyard | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White - Office hours only
Telephone: 01935 851280
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Mon 04 June
10.00am - 6.00pm | Sherborne Castle Country Fair
The Sherborne Castle Country Fair presents a rich and fun programme of events, country activities, stands and entertainment including one of the largest Rare Breed Shows in the country. For one day every summer, one of the country's finest settings is transformed into a fun-filled day out to suit all ages. Find out more by visiting the website www.sherbornecountryfair.com
Tickets in Advance cost: Adult £9.90. Children (Aged 5-14) £3.60 Family £25.20? Under 5s FREE
On the Day: Adult £11.00. Children (Aged 5-14) £4.00. Family* £28.00 Under 5s FREE, *Admits two adults and three fee-paying children.
Car Parking is free. | Sherborne Castle Grounds | Telephone: 01749 814041
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Sat 30 June
10am until 2pm. | Montacute & Levels’ Best Farmers’ Market - Strawberries
We will be selling the very best of fresh seasonal produce & hand-made crafts.
Raffle for Hamper of fresh products at each market. Free entry/parking to the Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute House. National Trust shop and restaurant open. | Montacute House Stables and Courtyard | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White - Office hours only
Telephone: 01935 851280
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Sun 15 July
10.00am to 4.00pm | 'Classics at the Castle' Classic Car & Supercar Show
Now firmly established as the South of England's great Classics and Supercar Show, 'Classics at the Castle' on Sunday 15th July brings to Sherborne Castle over a 1,000 spectacular vehicles from Veterans to Supercars, the arrival of the Veteran and Classic car tours, motorsports and supercar displays, trade and club stands, autojumble, craft tents and children's entertainments. Please visit the official Merlin Events website for further details. | Sherborne Castle Grounds | Telephone: 01935 813182 (line 1)
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Sat 29 September
10am onwards | Harvest Festival
Local food, drink & hand-made crafts on sale between 10am until 2pm in the Old Stable Courtyard Montacute House. The Festival Market is being held here today.
| Levels’ Best Market at Montacute | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White - Office hours only
Telephone: 01935 851280
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Sat 27 October
10am until 2pm. | Montacute & Levels’ Best Farmers’ Market - Apples, Cider & Cheese
We will be selling the very best of fresh seasonal produce & hand-made crafts.
Raffle for Hamper of fresh products at each market. In addition to today's market there will be the "Great Crane Art Workshop" drop-in between 10.30am and 1pm. Click here to view the full details of this event. Free entry/parking to the Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute Houseand the National Trust shop and restaurant will be open. | Montacute House Stables and Courtyard | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White - Office hours only
Telephone: 01935 851280
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| Sat 03 November | Firework Extravaganza
'Firework Extravaganza' Entertainments, music, food from 5.00pm; Bonfire 7pm, Fireworks 7.30pm.
| Sherborne Castle Grounds | Telephone: 01935 813182 (line 1)
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Sat 24 November
10am until 2pm. | Montacute & Levels’ Best Farmers’ Market - Game, Pies & Ale
We will be selling the very best of fresh seasonal produce & hand-made crafts.
Raffle for Hamper of fresh products at each market. Free entry/parking to the Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute House. National Trust shop and restaurant open. | Montacute House Stables and Courtyard | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White - Office hours only
Telephone: 01935 851280
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Sat 22 December
10am until 2pm. | Montacute & Levels’ Best Farmers’ Market - Christmas Fayre
We will be selling the very best of fresh seasonal produce & hand-made crafts.
Raffle for Hamper of fresh products at each market. Free entry/parking to the Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute House. National Trust shop and restaurant open.
Christmas Fayre music, mistletoe and mulled cider. Montacute is SO much more than just a market! | Montacute House Stables and Courtyard | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White - Office hours only
Telephone: 01935 851280
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