Medical Cover for Shows
Four Counties 

Ambulance Services
01297 553142  / 07704 095 058

 

Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, Taunton. 

01823 414141. 

The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton. 

01823 283244. 
 Somerset College of Arts and Technology Taunton 

01823 275424. 
West Monkton Village Hall, Monkton 

01823 412294
Wellsprings Leisure Centre, Taunton. 

07891 000347. 
Taunton School, Taunton 

01278 684060

Badminton Horse Trials:

08702 423436 
Quantock Food Festival 

01458 259485 

Yeovil May Fayre 

01935 462282. 
The Royal Bath and West Show: 

01749 822200

Lytes Cary Plant Fair Cary Manor 

01458 224471  

Vintage and Classic Car

 01761 241428
Swan Theatre, Yeovil 

01935 845946
Bath International Music Festival: 

01225 463362. 
Bath Fringe Festival

01225 463362. 

Somerset association for the blind  

01823257059.
Wessex Show near Frome  

0871 4241246. 
The River Festival  River Parrett, 

01823 356156 
Yeovil Railway Centre

01935 410420.
Sailing  Bristol, Weston & Minehead

 01446 721221

 

 

SOMERSET 2008

All dates are correct at time of being published, please confirm date and event details before making travel arrangements. Yearly events are shown at the beginning of each month in light blue. The diary follows.  Events may be cancelled or event dates may be subject to alteration.

Somerset Events 2008, shows, fetes and festivals.

 

Please ring a Somerset Tourist Information Office for events not listed

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SOMERSET EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2008   Annual Events   Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton Donkey Day  Somerset Rural Life Museum   Please ring the above phone number or contact a Somerset Tourist Information Office for dates for  events

Spanish Association Social Evening every first Friday of the month. We meet in Taunton every first Friday of the month at 214 Staplegrove Road, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6AL, from 7.30pm. If you are Spanish or Latin American or simply you would like to practice or lean Spanish please join us we meet every first Friday of the month. If you know any Spanish speakers please let them know we will warmly welcome any new members. 07775506658

9th February 2008
Doulting Village Hall, Doulting, Nr. Shepton Mallet
Somerset. Saturday 9th February 2008
Third Somerset Potato Day and Seed Swap
Contact Chris at 01 749 860039

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17 February 2008
The Tough Ten Challenge, Weston-super-Mare Seafront, Somerset
Designed to be within the capabilities of any normally fit runner or jogger. The 10 mile course uses sections of (closed) tarmac road along the seafront and coast, a section of the Promenade, woodland paths and trails within Worlebury Woods, and a little of the beach. In parts is it flat and fast; in others there are short climbs and long down hill sections. The Tough Ten Challenge is to complete the course! Remember, the aim is to both finish and to enjoy it. If necessary, walk the hard bits..... others will! For details 01934 888800

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Spanish Association Social Evening every first Friday of the monthWe meet in Taunton every first Friday of the month at 214 Staplegrove Road, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6AL, from 7.30pm. If you are Spanish or Latin American or simply you would like to practice or lean Spanish please join us we meet every first Friday of the month. If you know any Spanish speakers please let them know we will warmly welcome any new members. 07775506658

21 March 2008
Ladies Driving Challenge in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.
To be held on Saturday March 1, 2008 at Merryfield Airfield in Ilford, Somerset. A chance for ladies to get to grips with some unusual and challenging vehicles while helping the community care for those with cancer.
For more information phone 01884703536

3 March 2008
Sea Cadets Classic Car Rally, The Beach Lawns, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
A display of approximately 500 Classic vehicles. There will also be charity stalls with funds being raised for many local charities.
For more information 01934 888800
 

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SOMERSET EVENTS FOR MAY 2008   Annual Events Pinkery Outdoor Education Centre 01598 752225   Badminton Horse Trials: Tel: 08702 423436   Quantock Food Festival  01458 259485  Open Day and Fun Dog Show  National Animal Welfare Trust, Langport 01458 252656.   Lytes Cary Plant Fair  Cary Manor 01458 224471  Vintage and Classic Car 01761 241428 Swan Theatre, Yeovil 01935 845946 Bath International Music Festival: Tel: 01225 463362.  Bath Fringe Festival: Tel: 01225 463362.  Somerset association for the blind  01823257059. Wessex Show  near Frome  0871 4241246.  The River Festival  River Parrett, 01823 356156  Yeovil Railway Centre,   01935 410420. Sailing  Bristol, Weston & Minehead 01446 721221.  Woodland Mammal Detective  01934 844518.  Yeovil May Fayre 01935 462282.  The Royal Bath and West Show: Tel: 01749 822200. Minehead Hobby Horse Fair.  Weston-super-Mare Power Boat racing  The Bath Festival May-June. Quantock Food Festival, Food  Porlock Village Gardens Open  Brendon Folk Festival Wessex Show and Air Pageant, Please ring the above phone number or contact a Somerset Tourist Information Office for dates for the above events

 

11 May 2008
Cancer Research Race for Life. Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.5k women only fun run raising monies for Cancer Research UK.For more information 01934 888800

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20th Tuesday and Wednesday 21st May 2008.
Wiltshire College Two Day British Event Horse Trials
Set in 234 hectares of the magnificent and beautiful landscaped grounds of a Georgian House Estate on the edge of the picturesque National Trust village of Lacock. The Horse Trails event is now in its 3rd year attracting the backing of sponsors including Mitsubishi Motors, Halsall Construction Ltd, Awdry Bailey & Douglas Solicitors. Jane Holderness-Roddam quotes “This is by far the best event at this level in the country”.
Trade Stand Opportunity If your company would like the opportunity to be a part of this amazing event and exhibit in our covered marquee, please contact Wessex Events on 01666860719. We expect to attract around 2500 people to this event including members of the Olympic team.

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25th May 2008
Barrington Antiques Fair on 25th May 2008 at Barrington Village hall nr Ilminster somerset. 10am till 4pm entrance £1 to charity light refreshments contact Les 0146055745

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Spanish Association Social Evening every first Friday of the month
We meet in Taunton every first Friday of the month at 214 Staplegrove Road, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6AL, from 7.30pm. If you are Spanish or Latin American or simply you would like to practice or lean Spanish please join us we meet every first Friday of the month. If you know any Spanish speakers please let them know we will warmly welcome any new members. 07775506658

 

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Spanish Association Social Evening every first Friday of the month
We meet in Taunton every first Friday of the month at 214 Staplegrove Road, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6AL, from 7.30pm. If you are Spanish or Latin American or simply you would like to practice or lean Spanish please join us we meet every first Friday of the month. If you know any Spanish speakers please let them know we will warmly welcome any new members. 07775506658 
 

11th - 13th July 2008

Priddy Folk Festival 11th - 13th July 2008. The friendliest folk festival in England held in the beautiful village of Priddy high on the Mendip Hills in sunny Somerset. Lots of exciting free activities during the weekend for all the family or contact 01749 674080 for further information.
 

12 July - 31 August 2008

Weston-super-Mare Sand Sculpture Festival from 12 July to 31 August. This summer, spectacular sculptures will be created on the Weston-super-Mare beach by sculptors from around the world. They will amaze and delight the whole family. For more information please  contact 01934888800.

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25 July 2008 to 27 July 2008

Weston-super-Helidays, The Beach Lawns, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. A three day Helicopter Fly-in and fun spectacular along Weston Sea Front. The event consists of a visitors static helicopter park and a range of ground displays, entertainment and stalls along the length of the Beach Lawns. Over the weekend military and civil helicopters will arrive, helicopter pleasure flights will operate from the beach and offshore flight demonstrations will take place over the bay. For more information 01934 888800

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2nd August 2008

Wells Cathedral, Somerset Saturday 2nd August 2008, 7pm Somerset Chamber Choir - 'Songs of War & Peace' Poulenc Gloria, Kodaly Psalmus Hungaricus, Vaughan Williams Dona nobis pacem. Poulenc’s Gloria is possibly the most familiar of the three works which we will perform - joyously exuberant and humorous from beginning to end, it is always popular with audiences. Kodaly’s Psalmus Hungaricus - a fantastically dramatic cantata for tenor and choir, with lavish orchestral writing, will give one of our soloists, Andrew Staples, ample opportunity to display his considerable talent. Vaughan Williams Dona nobis pacem contains some superbly atmospheric and delightful choral writing - of which Michael Kennedy has said 'The music abounds in beauties'. Tickets: £7.50 - £25 (children & Students £2, subject to availability) from 01275 349010

Spanish Association Social Evening every first Friday of the month
We meet in Taunton every first Friday of the month at 214 Staplegrove Road, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6AL, from 7.30pm. If you are Spanish or Latin American or simply you would like to practice or lean Spanish please join us we meet every first Friday of the month. If you know any Spanish speakers please let them know we will warmly welcome any new members. 07775506658

25 August 2008

Wells Moat Boat Race on th 25th of August, Bank Holiday Monday. Raft racing on the moat with a fete & music in the park. First race at 2pm. Hot air balloon launch at 6pm weather permitting.
For more information on entering a raft, having a stall or sponsoring a race please call 0845 8336736.

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29-31 August 2008
 

Burnham-On-Sea Free music festival, market, exhibitions, dancers, workshops, kids' entertainment
01278-794-434

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SOMERSET EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2008   Annual Events   Frome Cheese Show. Crewkerne Carnival. Ilminster Carnival Sept-Oct National Amateur Gardening Show Bath and West    Theale Flower Show Next to the childrens play area,  Somerset Showcase The Square, Axbridge, nr  The Gorge Outdoor Festival Cheddar and the Mendip  Dillington Open Day Dillington House, Ilminster Porlock Festival Various Venues around, Porlock Frome Cheese and Agricultural Show West Woodlands  RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day, Yeovilton,  World Peace Day and Autumn Equinox Chalice Well  British BMX Championship Broadway House, Cheddar Wellington Carnival  Langport Craft Market An outside event St. Matthew's Fair West Street and St. Matthew's Field  Cheddar Challenge Broadway House Holiday Park National Amateur Gardening Show: Tel: 01749 822200. Please ring the above phone number or contact a Somerset Tourist Information Office for dates for the above events

6th September 2008

Mountain Bike Challenge British Hearts Foundation

Are you tough enough! Starting from Cannington Bridge, near Bridgewater in Somerset at 6am this gruelling off-road endurance event will take you across the challenging terrain of the Quantock Hills and Exmoor National Park. Places are limited please register early fee: £33.00.

Phone 08006525818

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Spanish Association Social Evening every first Friday of the month
We meet in Taunton every first Friday of the month at 214 Staplegrove Road, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6AL, from 7.30pm. If you are Spanish or Latin American or simply you would like to practice or lean Spanish please join us we meet every first Friday of the month. If you know any Spanish speakers please let them know we will warmly welcome any new members. 07775506658

11 October 2008 to 12 October 2008
Weston Beach Race. Weston Seafront, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. The Weston Beach Race was first introduced to the British off road calendar 25 years ago since when it has grown to be the largest off road motorcycle event in the UK, and one of the largest in the world.
International solo, sidecar, and quad riders compete in a three hour race on a spectacular beach motocross circuit. New junior races also part of the event schedule. The entire front at Weston-super-Mare is given over to the Beach Race with a trade site and other family activities all in full swing for the duration of the event. For more information 01934 888800
 

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Spanish Association Social Evening every first Friday of the month
We meet in Taunton every first Friday of the month at 214 Staplegrove Road, Staplegrove, Taunton, TA2 6AL, from 7.30pm. If you are Spanish or Latin American or simply you would like to practice or lean Spanish please join us we meet every first Friday of the month. If you know any Spanish speakers please let them know we will warmly welcome any new members. 07775506658

1st November 2008

This indoor event at The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet will host a 150 autojumble stalls and also a classic car auction Saturday 1st November 2008. Contact Debbie Bailey 0117 907 1000

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17 November 2008

Weston-super-Mare Illuminated Carnival, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. The finale of Somerset's Carnival circuit with over 100 floats winding there way through the town and seafront raising money for many local charities. For more information please contact 01934 888800

21st November 2008 - 20:00

8pm The Sedgemoor Inn, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset
Ups and Downs Southwest, Down Syndrome Support Group. Charity Auction To raise monies for Ups and Downs Southwest.
Lots include:
Signed England Cricket Bat, Signed Chelsea football, Signed Arsenal team photo, signed High School Musical merchandise, Status Quo autographed items, Signed Take that photo. Plus much more signed memorabilia from sports and celebrities.
For more details or to place an advanced bid contact:
Ups and Downs Southwest 01278 685731

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