Arts & Entertainment

Gillingham Constable paintings info board unveiled by descendent

A DESCENDENT of famed landscape artist John Constable was in Gillingham to help unveil a new information board detailing…

Fun for young and old at Mere Autumn Show & Family Fun Day

THE sounds of music and children having fun were in the air in Mere over the weekend. Mere Social Club…

Landmark Gillingham pub could be set for major overhaul

A HIGH Street pub and hotel in Gillingham could be set for a major overhaul if plans are approved. The…

Wincanton hospital Summer Fete set for Saturday

THIS weekend will see the Wincanton hospital Summer Fete take place. From 2pm to 4pm on Saturday (September 9), Wincanton…

Stone sculpture in honour of Sir Christopher Wren to be unveiled

ON October 21, 1632, architect, astronomer, mathematician and physicist Sir Christopher Wren was born in East Knoyle, Wiltshire. Now, almost…

Sounds of brass band contest light up Sunday evenings in Stourpaine

A COMPETITION held at a village pub has seen the sounds of brass bands fill the evening air. Anyone travelling…

New Food & Drink Festival coming to Bath & West Showground in 2024

A NEW food festival is coming to Somerset next year. The Royal Bath & West Society has announced plans for…

Great granny begins artist in residence stint at Guggleton Farm Arts

GREAT-GRANDMOTHER Anne Harris has begun a fortnight as artist in residence at Guggleton Farm Arts at Stalbridge. She will be…

Update on whether the Great Dorset Steam Fair will return for 2024

ORGANISERS are ‘working tirelessly’ to find a way of bringing the Great Dorset Steam Fair (GDSF) back in 2024. The…

Date of Christmas in Wells market confirmed by Somerset Council

THE date of the 2023 Christmas market in Wells has been confirmed. The event – Christmas in Wells – will…