An old spoon, thought by its Somerset owner to be worth under £100, served up a big surprise when it was sold at Lawrences in Crewkerne on January 19th. “It is a rare spoon dating from the reign of King Charles II,” says Lawrences’ specialist, Alex Butcher. “It was made in London in 1683 and is engraved with the legend `This Spoon was bought upon the Frozen Thames* January:28:1683/4` which makes all the difference to collectors.” Full story: Read more
The Octagon Theatre raises over £4k for Yeovil District Hospital Children’s Ward
The Octagon Theatre has once again been busy fundraising for good causes over the winter months. This year’s chosen causes were Yeovil District Hospital Children’s Ward, which is fundraising to make their ward more suitable for its younger patients, and The Foyer Club, a registered charity* who fundraise to support the arts locally. Full story: Read more
Turin Brakes play Cheese & Grain, Frome, Friday 26th Feb
Dubbed ‘the group that made folk-rock fashionable again’, acclaimed British duo Turin Brakes return to the Cheese & Grain, Frome, to champion their brand new album Lost Property! The group that’ve made folk rock fashionable again, Turin Brakes lace their melodic acoustic musings with a healthy dose of indie to make the perfect hummable songs for those lazy summer afternoons. Mind blowing vocals and awesome guitar from this very talented band. From 8.00pm. For more information and tickets Click here