Things to Do in Somerset

Carnival 2023

Carnival 2023

Carnival season is almost here! Did you know there are around 30 illuminated carnivals in and around Somerset? Here are the dates for the Guy Fawkes and South Somerset Carnivals for 2023, will we see you there? 7th October Ilminster Carnival, 7.15pm 13th October Wincanton Carnival, 7.30pm 14th October Castle Cary Carnival, 7pm Chard Carnival… Read More…

Summer of Playdays

Summer of Playdays

Somerset Council are preparing for a summer of play days for young people. Sedgemoor Playday will take place on Wednesday 2nd August between 10am and 3pm at Apex Park, Highbridge. This free event allows parents to have a day-off from spending their hard-earned cash as well as allowing families to spend quality time together. With… Read More…

Get Snap Happy this Mental Health Awareness week

Get Snap Happy this Mental Health Awareness week

Somerset residents have been asked to share photos of their favourite ‘Happy Place’ in advance of Mental Health Awareness week (15 – 21 May). The theme of the 2023 campaign is anxiety, and those taking part can share photos of places they go in Somerset to help them to feel calmer and happier, using the… Read More…

Yeovil Literary Festival – inspiring artists and authors for 10 years

Yeovil Literary Festival – inspiring artists and authors for 10 years

The public will be spoilt for choice this year at the Yeovil Literary Festival with over fifty well-known literary figures, comedians, celebrities, and exciting new writers to choose from. Yeovil Literary Festival takes place between Thursday 20 October to  Monday 24th October, with events at The Octagon Theatre, Westlands Entertainment Venue and Yeovil Library. The… Read More…

Six places to visit in Somerset this summer

Six places to visit in Somerset this summer

From bustling towns offering delicious dishes for all to enjoy, to peaceful countryside hiding historical treasures, Somerset is the perfect place to visit this summer – and by staying local, the local economy will have a much-needed boost too. Somerset County Council is working in partnership with Visit Somerset and Visit Exmoor to encourage people… Read More…

Sparks fly this Summer at Somerset Libraries

Sparks fly this Summer at Somerset Libraries

Somerset libraries are calling for children to sign up to read six books this summer as part of Gadgeteers, Summer Reading Challenge 2022.  Nearly 7,000 children have already signed up to the Summer Reading Challenge, which runs across all Somerset libraries, asks 4–11-year-olds to borrow and read any six library books over the summer. The theme for the… Read More…

Bristol Avon RiverBlitz Citizen Science Event

Bristol Avon RiverBlitz Citizen Science Event

Many of our beautiful and beloved waterways are in a poor condition as a result of human influence and the impacts we have inflicted upon our rivers and streams. We are very lucky to have the magnificent Bristol Avon right here on our doorstep. It’s a haven for many different types of amazing local wildlife,… Read More…

WOWFest: Wells Orchestral Weekend 2022

WOWFest: Wells Orchestral Weekend 2022

The International Music Exchange (Wells) is delighted to introduce the 3rd edition of WOWFest: Wells Orchestral Weekend, which will welcome 150 young musicians to the streets of Wells for a series of free concerts from 15-18 July 2022. The Opening Ceremony will take place in Cedars Hall at 4pm on Friday 15th July, with music… Read More…

Rise in number of Somerset students taking on Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Rise in number of Somerset students taking on Duke of Edinburgh Awards

More and more ambitious young people in Somerset are taking up the opportunity to improve their leadership and communication skills by pursuing a Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award. Following two years of turbulence caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Somerset DofE team are delighted that a total of 2,649 students have started an award in… Read More…

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