Fri 24 May - Sun 26 May
11am-1am | Wells Comedy Festival 2019
Wells Comedy Festival 2019
England’s smallest city hosts a big weekend of stand-up.
The Wells Comedy Festival – now in its fifth year – brings the finest comedians in the country to the heart of Somerset for jam-packed weekend.
This year there are over 70 shows across six Wells venues over the bank holiday weekend of 24-26 May.
2019’s programmes features:
Nish Kumar • Lost Voice Guy • Josie Long • Phil Wang • Nick Helm • John Robins • Mark Watson • Shappi Khorsandi • Ed Gamble • Hal Cruttenden • Dave Johns • Jan Ravens • Suzi Ruffell • Jamali Maddix • Tony Law • Fern Brady • Sofie Hagen • Desiree Burch • Spencer Jones • Kiri Pritchard-McLean • Sarah Kendall • Andrew Maxwell • Glenn Moore • Jayde Adams • Adam Riches • Lou Sanders • Ahir Shah • John Kearns • Comedians Cinema Club: Hot Fuzz • Abandoman • Rhys James • Jessica Fostekew • Laura Lexx • Luke McQueen • Vikki Stone • Brett Goldstein • Jarred Christmas • Adam Hess • Sara Barron • Stevie Martin • Karl Theobald • Jordan Brookes • Gein’s Family Giftshop • Ben Target • Rosie Jones • Goose • Garrett Millerick • Lucy Pearman • Bobby Mair • Pat Cahill • Stuart Laws • Olga Koch • Tiff Stevenson • Hoovering Podcast • Harriet Kemsley • Foxdog Studios • Annie McGrath • Sunil Patel • Matthew Highton
Friday 24th May - Sunday 26th May 2019
Tickets start at £7 and are on sale now from www.wellscomfest.com
| Wells, Somerset | Contact: Ben Williams
Telephone: 0844 888 9991
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Mon 27 May
10.00 am - 6.00 pm | Sherborne Castle Country Fair
Sherborne Castle Country Fair is a one-day rural event held in the grounds of Sherborne Castle.
This family day-out is held to raise funds for local children’s charities and youth organisations. It is a traditional country fair with displays and attractions, trade and craft stands and a rare and native breed animal show. The 2019 date is Bank Holiday Monday 27th May.
Tickets on the day cost: adult £12.50, child (5-16) £4.00, family* £30.00. Under 5's free. *Admits 2 adults and 3 fee-paying children.
Save 15% when you purchase your tickets in advance: telephone 01749 813899.
Car parking is free. Dogs are welcome, on a short lead.
Alternatively, click here to go to our internet-based link to buy your tickets.
Find out more by visiting the website
| Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR | Contact: Katie Bradley-Hudson, Show Secretary
Telephone: 01749 814041
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Wed 29 May - Sat 01 June
Open 9am - 6pm | The Royal Bath and West Show
The Royal Bath & West Show at Shepton Mallet, Somerset, is a fun day out for the whole family. From the country's finest livestock, a miniature railway and farming demonstrations for families, to the National Cheese Awards, vast food halls filled with the finest local produce and the glamour of Ladies Day, there really is something for everyone.
Tickets from Sherborne and Dorchester TICs.
| The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN | Contact: Sherborne Tourist Information Centre 01935 815341
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Wed 29 May - Sat 01 June
Open 9am - 6pm | The Royal Bath and West Show
The Royal Bath & West Show at Shepton Mallet, Somerset, is a fun day out for the whole family. From the country's finest livestock, a miniature railway and farming demonstrations for families, to the National Cheese Awards, vast food halls filled with the finest local produce and the glamour of Ladies Day, there really is something for everyone.
Tickets from Sherborne and Dorchester TICs.
| The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN | Contact: Sherborne Tourist Information Centre 01935 815341
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| Sat 01 June | Auction of Vintage and Classic Motorcycles
Plenty of interest is expected for a rare group of British vintage motorcycles going under the Charterhouse hammer in their 1st June auction of vintage and classic motorcycles at The Vintage Nostalgia Show at Stockton Park, Wiltshire.
Please click on the attached PDF to read the full article.
In this specialist motorcycle auction, there are bikes dating from 1919 through to 2008. British bikes are well represented with Triumph, BSA, Ariel, Sunbeam, Norton, AJS, Velocette, Cotton and Rickman Metisse which will be battling against Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, Kawasaki, Ducati and Harley-Davidson to name a few.
Please click on the attached PDF to read the full article.
British Vintage Motorcycles
Decades of Motorbikes
| The Vintage Nostalgia Show at Stockton Park, Wiltshire | Contact: Matthew Whitney
Telephone: 01935 812277
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Sat 01 June
11.00am - 4.00pm | St Margaret’s Hospice Open Gardens – Court House, Stoford
As part of the annual Glorious Open Gardens on behalf of St Margaret’s Hospice, Court House, Court Lane, Barwick & Stoford BA22 9UA will be open to the public.
The stunning 17th century Court House also has a converted barn and adjacent cottage which both are used for community ‘get-togethers’ as part of the Geranium Trust, and are also used by St. Margaret’s Hospice by kind permission of the owner.
The beautiful gardens surrounding the house lead onto a peaceful wild meadow for you to explore and relax in. The meadow is dedicated to Geoff, the owner’s late partner. A giant book sale in the open barn and raffle will also be held on the day. Refreshments will be on sale in the barn, and dogs are welcome on leads.
Entry Price £2.50 The grounds are wheelchair and pushchair accessible, and a WC is available. There is parking on site, and the adjacent roads.
| Court House, Court Lane, Barwick & Stoford BA22 9UA | Contact: Paul Palfrey
Telephone: 01935 429096
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| Fri 07 June - Sun 09 June | Home Farm Fest HFF14 - Charity Music Festival
Originating in 2006, Home Farm Fest, set in the grounds of Somerset-based Home Farm in Chilthorne Domer, is the biggest annual fundraiser for the charity we run, the Piers Simon Appeal, raising money for its main initiative, School in a Bag. The 13 festivals have raised over £405,700 thanks to the generosity of the amazing bands/artists/performers who play for FREE and all the volunteers who help run the festival, to support our cause.
This year we have REEF headlining the Domer Stage! with over 130 bands playing over the weekend!
Our Friday night is a little different and we encourage that you come along in your ‘Posh Wears & Wellies’ to dance the night away and start the weekend off in fine style! It’s great fun so join us if you fancy but it’s by no means compulsory – just don’t be surprised it you see people in their wellies and fineries!
We look forward to seeing you on June 7th/8th/9th this year and helping celebrate 10 years of School in a Bag!
| Home Farm, Chilthorne Domer, BA22 8RD | Contact: Zoe Fox
Telephone: 01935 849160
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Sat 08 June
12.00 - 8.00pm | Corscombe Fest
Fun and Music all day long
A superb family day out, the very best in the area. The Fest is a lovely traditional event, there is truly something for everyone. Set in the grounds of 13th century Corscombe Court with its Moat and 15th century tithe barn it’s a unique place for a day out.
The Fest kicks off at Mid Day and runs until 8pm.
There is entertainment from the opening till the close; starting off with more traditional music and dancing with the South Perrott Steel Band; Jinder, Enigma Morris Dancers and Will and Naomi Folk Singers.
From 4.30 we have some wonderful pop and rock from Mustang Sally and Chill – the party band. They will keep playing all the way to the close at 8pm. There are great stalls, a superb collection of Classic cars, a variety of food from the BBQ and a bar with real ale. Plus games and sideshows; a model aeroplane flying display; Children’s fun races; traditional stalls; dog show; pets corner.
There is plenty to keep your young ones happy as well in our kid’s area. The dogs show is always a good place to start the day. Have a PIMMS or a real ale on the lawn or a tea and a cake or visit the local food stalls and buy some local produce.
Corscombe is a beautiful unspoilt West Dorset village, just 4 miles from Beaminster, 9 Miles from Yeovil, and 7 miles from Crewkerne.
Tickets are available on the door at only £2 each so bring the family, there is amply free parking.
| Corscombe Court, Corscombe | Contact: Kevin Harrington
Telephone: 02078702000
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Sun 09 June
3.00pm - 5.30pm | Summer Serenade
The St Margaret's Hospice Choir presents "A Summer Serenade" in aid of St Margaret's Hospice on Sunday 9th June 2019 at 3.00pm at the Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road , Yeovil BA20 2BU. An afternoon of music, with guest artists, followed by a delicious cream tea and cakes. Tickets are £8.00 and available from the Reception at St Margaret's Hospice.
The St Margaret's Hospice Choir presents "A Summer Serenade" in aid of St Margaret's Hospice on Sunday 9th June 2019 at 3.00pm at the Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road , Yeovil BA20 2BU. An afternoon of music, with guest artists, followed by a delicious cream tea and cakes. Tickets are £8.00 and available from the Reception at St Margaret's Hospice.
| Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road , Yeovil BA20 2BU | Contact: Michael W Beales BEM
Telephone: 01935 477698
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Sun 16 June
12.00pm - 5.00pm | St Margaret’s Hospice Open Gardens – Sherborne Secret Spaces
Have you ever wondered what was over the garden wall? Now is your chance to explore some of Sherborne’s loveliest secret spaces, including artists’ studios and galleries. On Sunday 16th June, five private gardens will be open to the public on behalf of St Margaret’s Hospice. They are:
- Abbots Fee, Priestlands
- Old Hall , 101 Newland
- 1 Calder Gardens, Ludbourne Road
- The Firs ,Tinneys lane
- Somerled, Long Street.
The gardens will be open from 12.00pm -5.00pm and entry fee is £5.00 to cover entry to all gardens. All monies raised for St Margaret’s Hospice. For further details phone Susan Bickle on 01935 709182 or email susan.bickle@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk or details available from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre (TIC) on 01935 815341.
| Sherborne | Contact: Susan Bickle
Telephone: 01935 709182
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Sun 16 June
11:00am - 14:00pm | Race for Life 5K
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is a series of events raising money for research into all 200 types of cancer. Thousands of people uniting with one purpose. To come together. To raise money. To beat cancer. Cancer Research wants to encourage everyone to help fight the cause.
Your support, through events like Race for Life, is what helps us continue our ground-breaking work to see more people surviving cancer. Taking part because you, or a loved one, have been touched by cancer? If so, please join us and help to raise money for life saving research. Every penny helps us beat cancer, but the more you raise the more we can do!
A Race for Life 5k takes about an hour to complete, and the 10k most people taking part will finish within two hours, but remember - Race for Life events are non-competitive, so you can take as long as you like.
This is no ordinary event. People of all ages, abilities and backgrounds take part. There’s absolutely no pressure to finish in a certain time. A Race for Life is about uniting in the fight against cancer - no matter what your pace.
One of the best ways to have fun and raise money for Race for Life is to get together as a group. If you'd like to take part with a group of friends and family then we have all the information you need.
For more information and sign up avenues please visit the website.
| Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4DR | Contact: Tasha Constable
Telephone: 07827759332
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| Fri 21 June | Collectors’ Items Auction
A silk scarf, owned by icon and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn and other items are going under the Charterhouse hammer in Sherborne on Friday 21st June.
Please click on the attached PDF to read the full article.
Audrey Hepburn Scarf
| Charterhouse Long Street Sherborne Dorset DT9 3BS | Contact: Richard Bromell
Telephone: 01935 812277
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| Sun 23 June | Auction of Classic and Vintage sports cars
Two red sports cars in the Charterhouse specialist auction of classic and vintage sports cars offer drivers a different driving experience when they go under the hammer in their classic and vintage car auction.
Please click on the attached PDF to read the full article.
Red Sports Cars
| The Bristol Classic Car Show, Shepton Mallet | Contact: Matthew Whitney
Telephone: 01935 812277
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Sun 23 June
2.00pm - 6.00pm | St Margaret’s Hospice Open Gardens – Coat Village, Near Martock
As part of the annual Glorious Somerset Open Gardens on behalf of St Margaret’s Hospice, three gardens in the village of Coat, Martock TA12 6AR will be open to the public on Sunday 23rd June.
The three gardens are:
- Greystone House, Coat, Martock, TA12 6AR
- Nettlefields, Martock, TA12 6AR
- Old Coat Inn Martock, TA12 6AR
These gardens include an established wisteria, a pretty walled garden, a courtyard garden, pond areas, woodland and herbaceous plants, and an interesting scree garden. There is also a mixed orchard, raised vegetable beds and productive vegetable gardens. Refreshments will be on sale at Greystone House for all three gardens. All gardens have a WC and dogs are welcome on leads.
Entry price £5.00 to cover entry to all three gardens.
For further details phone Susan Bickle on 01935 709182 or email susan.bickle@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk
| Coat Village, Martock TA12 6AR | Contact: Susan Bickle
Telephone: 01935 709182
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Sun 23 June
2.00pm - 5.00pm | St Margaret’s Hospice Open Gardens – Carrington Care Home, Wincanton
As part of the annual Glorious Open Gardens on behalf of St Margaret’s Hospice, Carrington Care Home, Carrington Way, Wincanton BA9 9BE will be open to the public on Sunday 23rd June 2019.
Carrington House is a homely residence that has been purpose-built for care provision, ideal for living a comfortable and active lifestyle while having the support of skilled and friendly care workers around the clock. Due to there being steep steps the garden is not wheelchair and pushchair friendly.
Refreshments will be available and dogs are welcome provided they are on a lead. Entry Fee: £3.00 For further details phone 01963 32150.
| Carrington Care Home, Wincanton, BA9 9BE | Contact: Audrey Heywood Ball
Telephone: 01963 32150
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Wed 26 June
11.00am - 2.30pm | St Margaret’s Hospice Open Gardens – Stanchester Academy
As part of the annual Glorious Open Gardens on behalf of St Margaret’s Hospice, Stanchester Academy, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon TA14 6UG will be open to the public on Wednesday 26th June 2019.
The garden at Stanchester Academy is cultivated by the pupils and is split into distinct areas - orchard, vegetable garden, copse, recently planted tree saplings, and a wildlife haven. We are planting to attract bees and butterflies and creating habitats for wildlife, including bird boxes, insect hotels and hedgehog houses, and are very keen on upcycling.
The garden is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Refreshments and toilet facilities will be available and dogs are welcome provided they are on a lead.
Entry Fee: £2.50
| Stanchester Academy, Montacute Road, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon, TA14 6UG | Contact: Mrs Amy Joynes
Telephone: 01935 823200
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Fri 28 June
11.00am - 4.00pm | St Margaret’s Hospice Open Gardens – Grovelands, Yeovil
As part of the annual Glorious Open Gardens on behalf of St Margaret’s Hospice, Grovelands Residential Home, 45 Grove Avenue, Yeovil, BA20 2BE will be open to the public on Friday 28th June. Grovelands offers a busy residential garden in the heart of Yeovil.
We really value our community, accessibility and the engagement of our residents and the public. Providing a welcome piece of home away from home, we would be delighted if you joined us in sharing it through our delightful gardens.
The garden is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Refreshments and toilet facilities will be available and dogs are welcome provided they are on a lead.
Entry Fee: £3.00
| Grovelands Residential Home, 45 Grove Avenue, Yeovil, BA20 2BE | Contact: Amy JArrett
Telephone: 01935 475521
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Sat 29 June
8:00pm to 11:00pm | DanceWessex, Saturday Dance
DanceWessex, Saturday Evening Dance
29th June 2019
Digby Hall, Hound Street, DT9 3AA.
A series of monthly Saturday evening and Friday afternoon dances through 2019.
A full programme of excellent music Ballroom, Latin American, Popular Sequence and some Argentine Tango at our evening dance on the 29th June, 2:30 to 5:00pm. Cost is £5:00 per person.
A Spring Dance and an opportunity to enjoy the approach of longer and warmer evenings.
Dancing for everyone of all abilities. Our motto is “Everyone wants to dance, so everyone should dance the way they can”.
We offer a mixed programme of Ballroom and Latin Dances with Popular Sequence Dances and some Argentine Tango.
Free Tea/Coffee and biscuits available for all dances. (please bring your own cup/mug). Bring your own (non-alcoholic) drinks. Smart casual dress, (no jeans) requested, over 18’s please.
For more details see website dancewessex.co.uk
| Digby Hall, Hound Street, DT9 3AA. | Contact: DanceWessex
Telephone: 01460240112
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Sat 06 July
1.00pm - 5.00pm | St Margaret’s Hospice Open Gardens – Barrington Village Gardens
As part of St Margaret’s Glorious Somerset Garden Season, several delightful gardens in the village of Barrington will be open to the public on Saturday 6th July 2019. It’s Barrington Day!
Barrington village is located on the southern edge of the Somerset Levels 10 miles south east of Taunton and 10 miles west of Yeovil and many of the houses are built from cob and thatched with local reeds.
Enjoy visiting some of our lovely gardens and walking around our pretty village enjoying the entertainment on offer. Gardens of all types and sizes will be open to explore and, for the first time, the village allotments. An additional attraction will be St Mary’s church which is holding a Flower Festival over the weekend.
Refreshments and toilet facilities will be available. Please note however that some of the gardens are not accessible by wheelchairs and pushchairs. No dogs please.
Date & Time: Saturday 6th July 2019 between 1.00pm - 5.00pm.
Entry Fee: £6.00 for all gardens.
For further details phone 01935 709182 /07736886145 or email susan.bickle@st-margarets-hospice.org.uk
| Main Street, Barrington, Ilminster, TA19 0JB | Contact: Susan Bickle
Telephone: 01935 709182
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Sat 13 July
9 am till 5pm | The Royal Navy International Air Day
The Royal Navy International Air Day will take place at the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton in Somerset on Saturday 13 July 2019. RNAS Yeovilton, the spiritual home of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm, will open their gates up to 40,000 visitors to enjoy the magnificent five hour flying display, meet our Armed Forces personnel and see their equipment up close.
There will also be a huge array of educational ground attractions from interactive Service displays to engineering fairs and state-of-the-art defence technology exhibitions. Families will also be able to enjoy trade stalls, arena displays, helicopter pleasure flights, simulators and fairground rides.
| RNAS Yeovilton Ilchester Yeovil BA22 8HT | Go to website |
Sun 14 July
12.00pm - 4.00pm | St Margaret’s Hospice Open Gardens – St Margaret’s Hospice, Yeovil
St Margaret's Hospice in Yeovil will open it's gardens to the public on Sunday 14th July 2019 from 12.00 to 4.00pm.
Our beautiful and relaxing garden is maintained by Head Gardener Graham Chattoe and volunteers. It has mature planting with many areas to explore and lots of visiting wildlife. Bring a picnic and relax on the lawns, treat yourself to a cream tea, or follow the childrens trail for a small prize!
The garden is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. Refreshments and toilet facilities will be available and dogs are welcome provided they are on a lead.
Entry fee is three pounds and refreshments will be available.
| St Margaret’s Hospice, Little Tarrat Lane Yeovil BA20 2HU | Contact: Susan Bickle
Telephone: 01935 709182
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| Sun 14 July | Steam Dreams - Steam Train London-Yeovil
Steam train trip to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Yeovil Railway Centre opening, with the option to visit Salisbury, Sherborne and Stourhead House.
Depart London Paddington 0900, return to Paddington from Yeovil at 1640, a London Paddington 2100
From £89.00 see website or call 01483 209888
| Steam Train London-Yeovil | Telephone: 01483 209888
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Sun 21 July
09:30am to 4.00pm | Lancaster Insurance Classic & Supercars Show
16th Annual Charity Classic & Supercars Show. Porsche will be the 2019 marque feature, with an historic line up of cars including race, rally and road cars from 1948 to the present day. Visitors will also see over 2,000 Classic, Supercars, Veteran, Race, Rally, American, Custom, Hot Rod and Special cars, together with 40+ car clubs, all in the magnificent grounds of Sherborne Castle. With 150+ Trade, Autojumble and Craft stands plus children’s amusements, live music, large catering village and beautiful picnic areas, the show has something for all the family.
Adult, in advance £13, at the gate £15; Child (accompanied under 16 years) FREE.
Visit www.classic-supercars.co.uk for more information.
| Sherborne Castle, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5NR | Contact: Show Secretary
Telephone: 07769 114211
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Mon 19 August - Fri 23 August
09:30 - 15:30 | Song of the Summer!
Bringing out the best that LDC students have to offer in order to produce an official music video for an original song.
5 jam-packed days of choreography, costume designing and the chance to work with a professional guest dancer from our Mentor network!
Working towards a final product that will last a lifetime, this is nothing like you've seen before.
| The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil | Contact: Live Dance Create ltd, Louise Cannon
Telephone: 07552407013
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