2015 is the centenary of the Westland Aircraft Work
s in Yeovil and the anniversary will be commemorated by a display at Yeovil’s Town House along with the production of a souvenir booklet. South Somerset District Council’s Community Heritage Access Centre staff are asking whether anyone has any photographs or objects concerning Westland and/or the First World War that they can place in the exhibition. Items can be loaned for the exhibition or donated to CHAC to become part of the historical collection held here. Full story: Read more
VULCAN SET TO ROAR AGAIN AT AIR DAY
XH558, the world’s only flying Avro Vulcan ‘V-bomber’, is RNAS Yeovilton Air Day’s first confirmed flying display participant. Now 55 years old, this thunderous Cold War icon will be among the largest, heaviest and noisiest types involved in this year’s show on Saturday 11 July. XH558 is a globally unique survivor and has brought Air Day to a standstill on each of its previous appearances at RNAS Yeovilton. As before, the sensational Vulcan will perform a spectacular, roaring air display and will also be present on the ground. Full story: Read more
Robin Williamson Live at Glastonbury Assembly Rooms, Tuesday 31st March
Bard, harpist, storyteller, and founder member of The Incredible String Band Robin Williamson will perform a solo concert at the atmospheric stone hall of the Assembly Rooms, Glastonbury on Tuesday 31st March. Robin has performed to great acclaim at the Assembly Rooms many times over the past few years and he has never failed to impress – his voice seems to get mellower and richer with every year that passes. Full details: Read more