The annual late night shopping evening is back again this year, on Wednesday 4th December from 5.30pm. Once again we’ll have music, shopping, food, drink, carols, stalls, entertainment and an appearance by the main man Father Christmas and his wonderful grotto raising money for Women versus Cancer. Read more
Hauser & Wirth Somerset is pleased to announce ‘David Smith. Field Work’, its debut solo exhibition by the eminent American artist. The exhibition has been conceived as four chapters of work spanning over three decades (from 1933 to 1964) that aim to demonstrate Smith’s diverse visual language and multifaceted creative process. Curated by the artist’s… Read more
There will be unique opportunity in November to see the exciting dance group Tentacle Tribe in Bruton. The group, from Montreal in Canada, have worked with the internationally-renowned Cirque du Soleil. They will be performing two pieces at the Bruton Club on Thursday 7 November at 7.30pm: Origami Mami – a trio of exceptional dancers… Read more
Gardens now open to the public For many years, this historic country estate in Somerset has been under restoration. The first phase of The Newt in Somerset is now open, a visitor attraction incorporating its local heritage and curiously cultivated gardens. The Newt in Somerset – formerly Hadspen House – is a working estate celebrating… Read more
We’re looking to volunteers to assist us with adding news and articles, keeping the diary up to date, and making sure the information on here is correct. The site is run by a small team and we could really do with some more hands! If you could spare an hour or two a month it… Read more
House, techno, drum & bass and breaks extravaganza Field Trip Festival is back from 25 to 28 August. It takes place at the lush Gilcombe Farm in Bruton. Shortlisted for ‘Best UK Dance Event’ at this year’s UK Festival Awards, Field Trip keeps things personal with a 3,000 capacity and four-stage set-up that covers many musical bases. It boasts great production and light and sound, and when the sun sets and rises in the backdrop there are some truly spine-tingling memories to be made. Add in fairground rides, all sorts of plush camping options, stalls and a great range of food and drink options and this is the only festival you need. The biggest names are dance legends Leftfield, who play a special DJ set covering all the sounds they are known for, and Faithless, the iconic dance band with more hits than any other act. They also play a special DJ set and will be joined by the likes of Circus boss Yousef, Polish house stars Cats N’ Dogz, Eat Static Live, Benny Page, Goldie Lookin Chain, CamelPhat and many more. As well as a Ministry of Sound takeover, Viper Recordings Live will be running the drum & bass tent on Saturday 26th with special guest headliner DJ Hype alongside Koven, InsideInfo, Cyantific, Mob Tactics & BMotion. Benny Page will headline a three-hour Run Tingz Recordings, and get ready for Randall b2b Dillinga b2b Bryan Gee. Times and ticket prices from: www.fieldtripparty.co.uk; www.facebook.com/events/759482454220386; www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/field-trip-festival-tickets-30329288719. Read more
A 300 year old silver tankard has been brought home to Bruton after the town’s museum bought it at auction last week. The tankard can now be seen in the museum in a secure case bought with the help of Lottery Funds. The final display will be more informative and the museum intends to display… Read more
A new Mammals on Roads app for iOS9 and above, and Android 7, has been created to enable sightings of Britain’s mammals to be recorded on the move, allowing wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) to identify changes in population numbers and help conservation. The app is free, easy to use, and boasts… Read more
Somerset’s vehicle permits scheme has proved so successful that councillors have, after carefully listening to the views of users, decided to relax it to allow vans, pick-ups and car-towed trailers access whenever recycling sites are open. Established last year, the scheme allowed permit vehicles to use open recycling sites at any time on weekdays but… Read more
In August the Society will be holding its annual exhibition in the Memorial Hall of King’s Bruton. The exhibition will be held from Saturday 19 to Saturday 26 August. It will be open daily, including Sunday between 11am and 5pm. There will be many fine works of art on sale. Entrance is free, and all… Read more
Our Avalon Marshes Project has reached the finals in the National Lottery Awards 2017 in the Best Environment Project category. We now need YOUR help and YOUR vote to help us win. The National Lottery Awards are an annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects, and they aim to celebrate and recognise the… Read more
East Somerset Railway are hoping to add some community heritage to their museum as part of a new project. They are looking for people who used the ESR Cranmore line, either as passengers or for working life, prior to its closure in the 1960s. Stories, photos, anecdotes and oral histories would all be welcome. Please… Read more
Bruton is an ancient former market town in the south-east corner of Somerset. Home to around 3,000 people, we have become well known as a centre for education and the arts, with a lively and friendly community. Though smaller than some villages, we have a mayor and are proud of our status as one of the smallest towns in England. Read more