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MENDIP TIMES
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Tuesday May 25th to Saturday June 5th Theatre Royal Bath live theatre reopens with a new stage adaptation of t.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets, directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes. all advance tickets are sold out but any returns will be available from 12noon on performance days. Monday May 31st Alexandra Bowling Club, alexandra Park, Bath, open day 10am-4pm. try something different and come along – we have the bowls so that you can have a go. all welcome but children should be accompanied by an adult. Please book a slot so that we do not become over-crowded: 0117 9864866 or wwwalexandrabowsbath.co.uk Saturday June 5th to Saturday June12th Hilliard Society of Miniaturists, Wells town hall, Ba5 2RB, 10am–5pm (last entry 4pm) closed on Sunday, June 6th. Disabled access, free entry. Thursday, June 10th Valley Arts, the Canterbury tales, holt Farm
Organic Garden BS40 7SQ, 7pm. Details: www.valleyartscentre.co.uk Saturday, June 12th Temple Cloud in Bloom pop-up plant sale in the village hall car park and on the village green, 10am-1pm. Saturday June 26th The Reduced Ring Cycle is coming to Croscombe! Wagner took 15 hours, Somerset based Bluebirds theatre, experts at re-telling even the most complex tale, take an hour. Meet all the weird and wonderful characters from the Ring Cycle and listen to some great operatic music in a beautiful family-friendly mash-up outdoor performance. advance tickets only as numbers are limited by Covid restrictions: www.takeart.org/whats-on . Sunday June 27th Yard and rummage sale organised by Saturday Stitch and Fosseway Gardening Club, 10.30-12.30, harvester Yard, Ditcheat (near the church). Details: 07772 008594. Chew Valley Rugby Club re-start their Classic Car and Bike meetings, 10am-3pm. Kitchen and bar open for breakfast and drinks. Free parking and entry for classic car and bike owners and anyone interested in classics. Further events planned for Sundays in July and august. For up-to-date info please check Chew Valley Classic Car and Bike Meet
Boat race entries are open
Flashback to the last races in 2019
thE annual Wells Moat Boat Race is set to return in august, thanks to the determination of organisers, the City of Wells Lions Club. Entries are now open for teams wanting to take part in the afternoon of fundraising and fun, which attracts thousands of spectators
to the moat around the Bishop’s Palace. Rod Major, from the Lions club, said the format of the races – on august Bank holiday Monday – might be altered but would still offer entertainment for all.
To enter, contact Rod at rod@wfs.me.uk or 01749 670100
Wedmore street fair
WEDMORE’S street fair and harvest home teams are combining forces this year to organise a community summer fete in St Mary’s Church and Church Street on Saturday, august 7th. Wedmore Friends of Weston hospicecare are having a stall at the fair and are looking for complete jigsaws for sale. Please deliver them to Bramblings, Plud Street, Wedmore BS28 4BE or call 01934 712089.
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Facebook page or call 07831 336444. Saturday July 3rd Jazz in the Paddock, Winscombe, 6.30 for 7pm. Bring a picnic and chairs and enjoy a beautiful summer’s evening listening to the Big R Big Band, Church Paddock, Winscombe hill, BS25 1DE. adults £10, U16s £5, family ticket £25 (2 adults and up to 4 children) from hampden Osteopathic Clinic 01934 843617 and on the gate. Sunday July 4th Somerton Fun Day Sunday July 4th and Monday July 5th Garden Open for the NGS. honeyhurst Farm, Rodney Stoke, BS27 3UJ. 2-5 p.m. adults £4 Children free. Cream teas, cakes & plants available. Sunday July 11th Picnic in the meadow. Rodden Meadow, Frome. 11am–2pm. a host of activities, from river dipping to tree climbing. Bring a picnic and have fun in one of Frome’s most loved open spaces. Details: www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk Saturday July 17th Christ Church Nailsea Summer Fair in the Rectory Garden, 9.30am-12.30pm. Bouncy Castle, balloon modeller, bubble-ologist, candyfloss, crafts and various stalls and refreshments. admission free.
June in Frome
Before the pandemic
With predictions of a dry and warm summer ahead, the Merlin theatre in Frome has a full season lined up for its purpose-built outdoor theatre space, ECOS – the European Community Of Stones amphitheatre. the programme includes music, comedy, film and poetry as well as bringing some of the country’s best touring theatre right into the heart of the South West. Due to seat-distancing rules, booking in advance is essential. Details: www.merlintheatre.co.uk
