Bigger-than-ever “Made in Somerset” artisan shopping event in Somerton sees record numbers

The fourth annual “Made in Somerset” held on Thursday 10th May turned out to be a bumper one, organisers say. Record numbers of visitors enjoyed the bigger-than-ever event, which showcases the finest designer-makers and artisan-producers from around the county. There were even more stallholders – 33 – up over a third on previous years. Full story: Read more

SOMERTON PUPILS BUILD ‘POD’ SCULPTURES WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST

Pupils at King Ina Academy became artists for the day last month, when international artist Jan Niedojadlo visited and helped them to build their own ‘pod’ sculptures. Jan’s interactive ‘podule’ exhibition had been on display at ACEArts in Somerton earlier this year and received positive comments from visitors of all ages, who were delighted at being encouraged to touch and climb into the artwork. Full story: Read more

YEOVIL CHAMBER CHOIR, ON WINGS OF SONG, Wed 28 June

YEOVIL CHAMBER CHOIR will be performing its Summer Concert ‘ON  WINGS  OF  SONG’ – Music to celebrate our feathered friends on Wednesday 28 June 2017, at 7.30pm in St Andrew’s Church, Preston Grove, Yeovil BA20 2BQ. The concert will be directed by Peter Parshall and will include choral and solo items by a wide variety of composers, old and modern, and from several countries, but all with a common theme – BIRDS! Tickets cost £10, including refreshments, available on the door or in advance from the Treasurer on 01935 873719 or by email at [email protected].