Sun 07 April - Sun 09 June
1.30-4.00 p.m. | Historical Dance classes in National Trust mansion
Country dances with a difference -- English dance from Tudor to Regency times for everyone to try. No partner or previous experience needed though dances are physically and mentally challenging. Wear flexible shoes. Free entrance to property for dancers; £3 to join class. Every Sunday afternoon in Barrington Court's fine Tudor Great Hall.
| Barrington Court, near Ilminster, TA19 0NQ | Contact: Ann Hinchliffe
Telephone: 01935 472771
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| Sun 26 May - Mon 27 May | International RC Air Show
This two day International Radio Controlled helicopter competition, which showcases the best radio controlled flying displays from around the world, will come to the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
Throughout the Museum there will be traders and experts in the field of radio controlled aircraft, to give help and advice to modellers of all levels of experience.
The show is being supported by Zone and for further information please visit their website by clicking here.
Tickets for the event will be available on line from the Museum's website or from the Museum Shop during normal Museum opening hours from 1st April 2013.
Normal Museum admission prices apply and there is no additional cost to see the Show. Those wishing to enter on Sunday 26th by making a Gift Aid donation, will be able to re-enter on Monday 27th, free of charge
| The Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, Somerset | Contact: Jon Jefferies, Head of Marketing
Telephone: 01935 842638
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Mon 27 May
10.00am - 4.00pm | Celebration
Join us to celebrate Yeovil Country Park and the local countryside. Free activities for all the family. Children's activities throughout the day, crafty activities, Rattlebox Theatre and Owls R Us are just a few.
FREE EVENT - no need to book just turn up!
| Yeovil Country Park | Telephone: 01935 422884
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Mon 27 May
10.00 am - 6.00 pm | 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 on the day cost: adult £11.00, children (5-14) £4.00, family* £28.00. Under 5's free. *Admits 2 adults and 3 fee-paying children.
Save 10% when you purchase your tickets in advance: telephone 01749 813899.
Car Parking is free.
| Sherborne Castle Grounds, DT9 5NR | Telephone: 01749 814041
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| Wed 29 May - Sat 01 June | The 150th Royal Bath & West Show
The historic show is one of the oldest surviving agricultural shows in England and is the only one to take place over four days.
Taking place from May 29 to June 1 at the Showground in Shepton Mallet, it will feature the finest livestock, agricultural machinery, trade-stands, locally produced food and drink as well as activities for all the family.
Please visit the official website for the full details of Prices, and Booking Tickets on Line, Opening Times and many other features by clicking here.
| Showground in Shepton Mallet | Contact: Tickets On Line
Telephone: 0844 7765777
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Thu 30 May
7.00pm for 7.30pm. | SoFFAAM Monthly Talk
Throughout the year the Museum's Society of Friends hold regular monthly talks followed by a light supper and drink. Tonight's talk is ‘Humphrey’s Falklands War’ The FAAM’s famous Wessex Helicopter to be given by Rear Admiral Chris Parry CBE RN Retd.
Non members are very welcome at £5.00 per person (except for TICKET ONLY talks). Pay at the door.
*Programme correct at 15 Jan 2013 – see website for confirmation of all lectures.
| Museum's AgustaWestland Conference Room | Contact: Membership Secretary, Robert Heath
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Sun 07 April - Sun 09 June
1.30-4.00 p.m. | Historical Dance classes in National Trust mansion
Country dances with a difference -- English dance from Tudor to Regency times for everyone to try. No partner or previous experience needed though dances are physically and mentally challenging. Wear flexible shoes. Free entrance to property for dancers; £3 to join class. Every Sunday afternoon in Barrington Court's fine Tudor Great Hall.
| Barrington Court, near Ilminster, TA19 0NQ | Contact: Ann Hinchliffe
Telephone: 01935 472771
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| Wed 29 May - Sat 01 June | The 150th Royal Bath & West Show
The historic show is one of the oldest surviving agricultural shows in England and is the only one to take place over four days.
Taking place from May 29 to June 1 at the Showground in Shepton Mallet, it will feature the finest livestock, agricultural machinery, trade-stands, locally produced food and drink as well as activities for all the family.
Please visit the official website for the full details of Prices, and Booking Tickets on Line, Opening Times and many other features by clicking here.
| Showground in Shepton Mallet | Contact: Tickets On Line
Telephone: 0844 7765777
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Wed 05 June - Sat 08 June
19:45 - 22:00 | Strictly Sex Factor on Ice
The Civic Players will be presenting the hilarious comedies by David Tristram - Strictly Sex Factor on Ice and Last Tango in Little Grimley.
Performances are on Wedsday 5th - Friday 8th June, nightly at 7:45pm. Tickets, 2 for £12 on Weds or £8 and £7 concessions.
Little Grimley Amateur Society are faced with yet another threat to their very existence. Reality TV shows have ravaged their Saturday night audiences, which in their hey-day used to occasionally reach double figures. Never one to take these things lying down, Chairman Gordon has devised another cunning plan to compete head-on - their very own live Saturday night blockbuster, combining the best of all the other formats. All they need now is an audience, some contestants, four judges, a mirror ball ...oh, yes, and some ice.
| Swan Theatre, Yeovil | Contact: Civic Players
Telephone: 01935 421772
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Sat 08 June
2.30 - 10.30 | Garden Party
The White Hart Inn, Bishops Caundle, is holding a garden party. There will be facepainting, medieval stocks, BBQ 2.30 - 7.30 and the fabulous band Boy le Monti playing at 8pm. We are going to have a fantastic day and hope to raise some funds for our local all Saints Primary School.
| White Hart, Bishops Caundle | Contact: Gale Jenkinson
Telephone: 01963 23301
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Sun 16 June
2:00 - 7:00pm | Wurzels Concert at Lufton College
An afternoon of bands, vocalists, dance performances, dog agility and other various displays concluding in a performance by the Wurzels.
Other attractions will include a hog roast, BBQ, a drinks tent, a gypsy caravan, an ice-cream cart, and of course teas and cakes will be available.
Tickets are £15 for Adults, £10 for children (Under 5's free). Tickets are available from Emily Martina or Cheryl Griffiths at the college on 01935 403120.
Further information can be seen on our Facebook Page by clicking here.
| Lufton College of FE | Contact: Emily Martina
Telephone: 01935 403120
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Wed 19 June
7.00pm | Sherborne Singles
Our monthly singles night returns. Come and meet other local single people in a fun, safe and friendly environment. Free entry.
Sherborne Singles
| The Arch, Swan Yard, Sherborne | Contact: Lynne Trulocke
Telephone: 01935 817022
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Sat 22 June
7pm | Music for a Summer's Evening
Concert by the Wells Cathedral School Woodwind Ensemble in aid of the Friends of St John's. Tickets £7.50p in advance of £8.50p on the door available from St. John's Church 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday or telephone 01935 427745 to reserve
| St John the Baptist Church Yeovil | Contact: John Brookes
Telephone: 01935 478862
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Sun 23 June
11.00am | Cancer Research - Race for Life
UK ‘Race for Life’ 5k Ladies Charity Run. Please visit our webiste link for more details.
| Sherborne Castle | Telephone: 01935 813182
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Sun 23 June
12.00 - 17.00 | Evershot Country Fair
A warm welcome awaits you at the 2013 Evershot Country Fair in West Dorset’s highest village. From midday, our country fair has traditional rural crafts, delicious locally produced food, a range of interesting stands and plenty to entertain. You can watch crafts people at work; talk to a thatcher, bee keeper, blacksmith, stonemason, gamekeeper and taxidermist. For children there will be a bouncy castle, games and ringside displays. Take a trailer ride through the beautiful countryside of the Melbury Estate and deer park. Enjoy a hog roast, BBQ or ploughman’s lunch whilst dancers perform. You might listen to the band with a pint of local ale or cider. There will be plenty of tea and cakes, soft drinks and ice cream.
Come and join us at this popular rural event; it promises to be a great day out for the family. Entrance: adults £2, children free, parking free.
| Moorfields, The Common, Evershot, DT2 0JY | Contact: Lee Wicks
Telephone: 0752 350 2171
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Sat 29 June
10am and 2pm. | Levels Best Farmers 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.
| The Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute House. TA15 6XP. | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White -
Telephone: 01935 851 280
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| Sun 30 June | Yeovil Classics a Celebration of Classic Motoring
A show for the Classic Vehicle Enthusiast and Promoted by Rotary Club of Yeo Vale
We will be raising funds for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance again (and other Rotary charities). Last year we were able to donate £1,500 to the D&SAA after the Automotive Spectacular event. Classic cars, motorcycles, transport and self-builds will be welcomed. For further details please visit the website link.
| Ivel Barbarians Rugby Club | Telephone: 01935 462783
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Wed 03 July
7.00pm | American Independence Party!
We're having a party!
With live 'yee-ha' music, an American themed menu and a free 'Yankee Doodle' for everyone (you'll have to wait to find out what it is!) this is set to be a great fun night.
Tickets £10 in advance - £12 on the door. Telephone to book your advance ticket today!
| The Arch, Swan Yard, Sherborne DT9 3AX | Contact: Lynne Trulocke
Telephone: 01935 817022
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| Sat 06 July - Sun 07 July | Gold Hill Fair 2013
Saturday 6th July
Our parade once again celebrates local Volunteers.
Led by the Mayor, leaving the football ground at Noon and also featuring pupils from Shaftesbury School, local organisations, community groups and volunteers, to arrive at the Abbey for an afternoon of music.
Leisure and craft stalls along Park Walk.
Rotary tea tent in the Rose Garden.
Bottle Stall (wine or water?), Coconut Shy, Shooting Gallery, Face Painting and Kiddies Activities.
Musical activities in the Abbey grounds between 3pm and 6pm
Sunday 7th July
French Market along the High Street.
In the Abbey - A programme of folk and light music.Town Hall - Children's Dancing, Morris Men, Clog Dancers
Rotary tea tent, Bottle Stall and a Fun Fair
This is a community event for the people of Shaftesbury. This year we are raising money for Polio Plus a Rotary Charity which is committed to the eradication of polio throughout the world and local good causes.
| | Contact: Philip Proctor Associates
Telephone: 01747 851881
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Sat 13 July
Starts at 11am | RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2013
Few events can rival the intensity, drama and spectacle on offer at the Royal Navy’s premier air show. The Air Day, one of the Southwest’s largest one day events, will return this summer with an action-packed day out for all the family. Alongside the thrilling flying display there’s plenty to see and do on the ground – so whether you’re a wide-eyed first timer or a seasoned air show veteran, the experience will be incredible.
Advance Tickets - Discounted are now on Sale. Click here. Deadline for Booking is 8th July.
| Yeovilton | Telephone: 01935 462781
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Sat 20 July
10am-4pm | Leigh Food Festival and Classic Car/Bike Display
This our 8th year, holding this event. So come Taste and buy some of the best food and drink on offer from local producers.
The Stallholders will include:- Alweston Jam and Chutney Empire, Bridport Pies, Capreolus Fine Foods, Dorset Blue Cheese and Soup Company, Dorset Fishwife, Easy Beans, Fudges, Granny Gothard’s Icecream, James’s Cheese, Leakers Bakery, Longmeadow Organic Vegetables, Manna Kitchen, Olivesetal, Pinks Organics, Reads Coffee Roasters, Somerset Cider Brandy Co., White Post Gate Honey, Wylde Meadow Farm, and Yarty Cordials. A variety of interesting cars & motorbikes will also be on display.
Barbecued Hamburgers & Sausages, Refreshments, Ice cream, Beer and Cider will be here! Entertainment also includes children’s activities.
This event is proving to be a very successful show, AND it really is a day NOT to be missed.
Entrance fee is £2 for Adults, Children under 15 Free.
| Leigh Village Hall Leigh | Contact: Mrs Elizabeth Turnbull - Organiser
Telephone: 01935 873846
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Sun 21 July
10.00am - 4:00pm | Classics at the Castle' Classic Car & Supercar Show
Vintage & classic car displays, classic car run, trade & craft stands, autojumble, children's entertainments.
One of the star cars, in the Charterhouse auction of classic and vintage cars being held at Sherborne Castle is a 1924 AC Anzani with less than 7,000 recorded miles. Click on the attached PDF to read the full details.
A classic Bristol motor car has been pulled out of a garage in Devon by Dorset based Charterhouse Auctioneers, 20 years after the owner drove it in with a view to starting a programme of restoration. Please click on the atached PDF document to read the full details.
A1924 AC Anzani
The Bristol 406 Zagato
| Sherborne Castle | Telephone: 01935 474630
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Sat 27 July
10am and 2pm. | Levels Best Farmers 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.
| The Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute House. TA15 6XP. | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White
Telephone: 01935 851 280
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Tue 30 July
1.00pm -3.00pm | Woodland Storytelling at Yeovil Country Park
Walk with the Gruffalo, come on a bear hunt! Join us to explore Ninesprings while we tell some of our favourite woodland stories. We will explore the woodland playzone and stroll through the woods. You can event make your own stickman. Some steep slopes.
Cost £3.00 per child - accompanying adults free
An adult must accompany all children under 8.
Meeting Point : Yeovil Country Park noticeboard near Goldenstones
Booking essential - Booking Line 01935 422884
Max No. 24
| Yeovil Country Park noticeboard near Goldenstones | Contact: Booking Line
Telephone: 01935 422884
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Thu 01 August
1.00pm - 3.00pm | Woodland Dens at Ham Hill Country Park
Learn how to build your very own shelter using natural materials from the woodland. Please wear suitable clothing and walking boots/sturdy shoes.
Cost £3.00 per child - accompanying adults free. An adult must accompany all children under 8.
Meeting Point: Rangers Office Ham Hill Country Park
Booking essential - Booking Line 01935 422884 - Max No. 24.
| Rangers Office Ham Hill Country Park | Contact: Booking line
Telephone: 01935 422884
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Thu 08 August
0.00am - 12.00pm | Fascinating Fire Lighting at Ham Hill Country Park
Come and join the ranger for some fascinating fire lighting skills. Learn how to build your own fire from start to finish. Does it need some more text ?
Cost £3.00 per child - accompanying adults free. An adult must accompany all children under 8.
Meeting Point: Ranger Office Ham Hill Country Park
Booking essential - Booking Line 01935 422884
Max No. 16
| Ranger Office Ham Hill Country Park | Contact: Booking Line
Telephone: 01935 422884
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| Sat 10 August - Sun 11 August | The Daleks Return
50 years after the Daleks were first seen on our TV screens they are planning a terrifying return to the Fleet Air Arm Museum on Aug 10 & 11. Please click on the attached PDF to read the full details of this event.
View document for The Daleks Return
| The Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, Somerset | Contact: Jon Jefferies - Head of Marketing
Telephone: 01935 842638
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Sun 11 August
8am - 1.30pm | Powerman UK
POWERMAN is a multisport event coming to Sherborne this summer.
It consists of a long and short course running along side of each other, the long course is a 10 km run, followed by a 120km bike finishing with a 20km run and the short course consists of a 10km run followed by a 60km bike then with a 10km run finishing in Cheap Street.
It is an exciting event to hit Sherborne and we are keen on this being a community event. For any questions, visit our website or phone us.
| Sherborne | Contact: Megan Miles
Telephone: 01963364399
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Tue 13 August
1.00pm - 3.00pm | Mysterious Minibeasts
Come along and discover the mysterious world of the minibeast. You can even make your own minibeast to take home.
Cost £3.00 per child - accompanying adults free. An adult must accompany all children under 8.
Meeting Point: Yeovil Country Park notice board near Goldenstones.
Booking essential - Booking Line 01935 422884
Max No. 24
| Yeovil Country Park | Contact: Booking Line
Telephone: 01935 422884
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Thu 15 August
10.00am - 12.00pm | Campfire Cooking at Ham Hill Country Park
Come and have a wild lunch - campfire bread, wild pancakes, stinging omelette and hedgerow jam all washed down with some nettle tea.
Cost £3.00 per child - accompanying adults free. An adult must accompany all children under 8.
Meeting Point: Ranger Office Ham Hill Country Park
Booking essential - Booking Line 01935 422884
Max No. 16
| Ranger Office Ham Hill Country Park | Contact: Booking Line
Telephone: 01935 422884
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Tue 20 August
1.00pm 3.00pm | Den Building and Fire Lighting
Discover how to survive in the wild. Build your own den in the woodland playzone and light a fire to toast marshmallows over.
Cost £3.00 per child - accompanying adults free. An adult must accompany all children under 8.
Meeting Point: Yeovil Country Park noticeboard near Goldenstones
Booking essential - Booking Line 01935 422884
Max No. 16
| Yeovil Country Park | Contact: Booking Line
Telephone: 01935 422884
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Wed 28 August
7.30pm - 9.30pm | Nightime Ninesprings
Learn about the secret lives of the woodland creatures that start their day when you go to bed. We will particularly look at bats and listen to them feeding over the lake.
Cost £3.00 per child - An adult must accompany all children. Adults £5.00. Concessions £3.00.
Meeting Point: Yeovil Country Park noticeboard near Goldenstones
Booking essential - Booking Line 01935 422884
Max No. 24
| Yeovil Country Park noticeboard near Goldenstones | Contact: Booking Line
Telephone: 01935 422884
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| Wed 28 August - Sun 01 September | The Great Dorset Steam Fair
The Great Dorset Steam Fair is a typically British event offering a unique blend of nostalgia and entertainment. Come and soak up the special festival atmosphere whether as a day visitor or taking in the full five days by camping on site. There is no other event like it anywhere in the world which is why over 200,000 visitors attend each year both from the UK and from all over the World! Tickets available from the website or your local TIC.
| Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum | Telephone: 01258 860361
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Thu 29 August
10.00am - 3.00pm | Building the Iron Age
Get involved in some exciting round house building with the rangers at Ham Hill. Your effort will be on display during the Country Park Fayre, so bring your friends and family and make some good memories too!
FREE EVENT - no need to book just turn up!
Meeting Point: Ranger Office Ham Hill Country Park
| Ham Hill Country Park | Contact: Booking Line
Telephone: 01935 422884
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| Wed 28 August - Sun 01 September | The Great Dorset Steam Fair
The Great Dorset Steam Fair is a typically British event offering a unique blend of nostalgia and entertainment. Come and soak up the special festival atmosphere whether as a day visitor or taking in the full five days by camping on site. There is no other event like it anywhere in the world which is why over 200,000 visitors attend each year both from the UK and from all over the World! Tickets available from the website or your local TIC.
| Tarrant Hinton, near Blandford Forum | Telephone: 01258 860361
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Sat 14 September - Sun 15 September
10:00am to 5:00pm. | Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
The Cheese Festival has 60+ traditional food stalls, 60+ craft stalls, real ale and real cider tents. Live music, Punch and Judy, Morris dancing, children's entertainment and of course plenty of cheese making, cheese tasting, cookery demonstrations and cheese related events.
Cost of a ticket is £5.00 per adult. Under 15's free and includes programme & parking.
| Sturminster Newton - DT10 1DQ | Telephone: 01935 815348
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Sat 28 September
10am and 2pm. | Levels Best Farmers 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. Parking and entry is FREE and EVERYONE is welcome.
| The Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute House. TA15 6XP. | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White
Telephone: 01935 851 280
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Sat 28 September
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Yeovil Flower and Gardeners' Market
Free event with themed stalls and presentation of Yeovil in Bloom and Yeovil Best Kept Allotments competitions. Also the bonuses of music from Yeovil Town Band, children's activities, and the monthly Farmers' Market in nearby Middle Street.
| The Triangle, Middle Street, Yeovil BA20 1LU | Contact: Alan Tawse
Telephone: 01935 382424
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| Mon 14 October | Sherborne Pack Monday Fair
Street market dating back to medieval times, held annually in Sherborne on the first Monday after 10th October – old Michaelmas Day. Although no longer an agricultural fair, it is still a major event in Sherborne with four of the town’s main streets becoming full of street traders and food stalls for the day, and a funfair is usually held on the edge of town on the Monday and the days preceding it.
| Main Streets in Sherborne | Telephone: 01935 813343
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Sat 26 October
10am and 2pm. | Levels Best Farmers 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. Parking and entry is FREE and EVERYONE is welcome.
| The Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute House. TA15 6XP. | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White
Telephone: 01935 851 280
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Tue 05 November
5.00pm - 7.00pm | Bonfire Bonanza
A torchlight procession from the rangers office will in is way around the hill fort. We will end up at the Stone Circle and light our own bonfire to light up the sight sky. Bring your own drinks and sparklers.
FREE EVENT - no need to book just turn up!
Meeting Point: Rangers Office Ham Hill Country Park
| Ham Hill - Rangers Office Ham Hill Country Park | Contact: Booking Line
Telephone: 01935 422884
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Sat 23 November
10am and 2pm. | Levels Best Farmers 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. Parking and entry is FREE and EVERYONE is welcome.
| The Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute House. TA15 6XP. | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White
Telephone: 01935 851 280
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Sat 14 December
10am and 2pm. | Levels Best Farmers 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. Parking and entry is FREE and EVERYONE is welcome.
| The Old Stable Courtyard, Montacute House. TA15 6XP. | Contact: Elaine Spencer-White
Telephone: 01935 851 280
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Tue 17 December
5.30 - 7.30pm | Christmas Crafts
Get into the festive spirit and join the rangers at Ham Hill in making your own Christmas decorations, yule logs and other glittery surprises.
Cost £3.00 per child - accompanying adults free. An adult must accompany all children under 8.
Meeting Point: Rangers Office Ham Hill Country Park
Booking essential - Booking Line 01935 422884
Max No. 18
| Ham Hill | Contact: Booking Line
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