Parnham Voices, the acclaimed Beaminster based a Capella choir, will be performing the Festival Concert at Norton sub Hamdon as part of ‘Norton sub Hamdon’ on Friday 9th October in St Mary’s Church, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are available in advance from Norton Community Shop at a cost of £6 or on the door for £7. The concert will feature songs from several centuries of choral music and specially selected readings by James Wilson.
The Royal British Legion – Batcombe and District Branch ANNUAL LECTURE
We are extremely fortunate this year to have Lt. Gen. Sir Robert Fry KCB, CBE as our speaker; he will be giving an illustrated talk in Batcombe Village Hall on Friday 9th October at 6pm. General Rob had a glittering career becoming Commandant General of The Royal Marines and finally being appointed Deputy Commander Coalition Forces in Iraq. He also served in N. Ireland, Gulf, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Full story: Read more
Somerset Sight charity’s need for volunteer visitors
Somerset Sight supports people in Somerset who are blind or partially sighted through regular visits by local volunteers, many people are housebound and have no family to visit them. We welcome volunteers of any age into our befriending service – you need no particular qualities, just the desire to help someone who needs a friend and a willingness to visit someone regularly. Full story: Read more