EVENTS IN SOMERSET 2008
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Nov. 6th Bridgwater Fireworks St Matthews Field, Bridgwater 01278 435765. Bridgwater's annual Carnival firework Display.
Nov. 7th Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Bridgwater Start of Somerset Guy Fawkes Carnival Circuit. World's largest illuminated winter carnival with over 120 large and colourful entries followed by Squibbing display on the High St.
Nov. 8th North Petherton Guy Fawkes Carnival, North Petherton 01278 436438 Part of Guy Fawkes Carnival circuit.Spectacular nighttime illuminated carnival.
Nov. 10th Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Guy Fawkes Carnival. 01278 787852 Over one hundred giant Carnival floats create a magical evening of entertainment.
Nov. 12th Shepton Mallett Guy Fawkes Carnival. Processions of illuminated floats,firework displays and street entertainment.
Nov. 14th Wells Guy Fawkes Carnival Processions of illuminated floats,firework displays and Street entertainment.
Nov.15th Glastonbury Guy Fawkes Carnival.The processions of illuminated floats are part of an ancient tradition,which stretches back as far as the 1600’s when many parts of Somerset commemorated the Gunpowder Plot.
Nov.17th Weston-super-Mare Guy Fawkes Carnival Illuminated Carnival procession around Weston-super-Mare town centre and seafront.
Nov. 22nd & 23rd.The South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show. Bath & West Showground.
Thinking of improving your home, undertaking a building project or building your own home? The South West Homebuilding & Renovating Show, on at The Bath & West Showground on 22 & 23 November, features over 150 exhibitors as well as 36 free seminars and masterclasses and the opportunity to ‘Ask the Experts. Tickets are £5 in advance, £8 on the day (children free). Visit www.homebuildingshow.co.uk or ring 0871 945 4547 for more information.
DECEMBER.
Nov.29th.- Dec 24th.
‘A Medley of Miscreants’ – artwork by Nancy Farmer at ‘Frameus’ in Wells.
Following a highly successful exhibition in March of this year, local painter Nancy Farmer will be returning to ‘Frameus’ in Wells over the Christmas period, bringing (in pictorial form) her highly individual miscellany of monsters, magic, myth and mayhem. Original artwork, prints, cards and calendars will be available for sale.
Description:
‘A Medley of Miscreants’ is an exhibition that promises to dispel any ostentatiously cute cherubs and jolly, overstuffed Santas; replacing them with a festively decadent blend of colourful characters drawn both from Nancy’s own imagination; and superstition and legend at large. Such outlandish subject matter should not, however, be thought of as un-festive, claims Nancy: ‘My paintings, though full of demons and monsters, often celebrate the social aspects of their lives’ she explains, ‘those communal gatherings that are the soul of Christmas festivities everywhere. Also, quite a lot of drinking goes on in my pictures.’
Clearly, such artwork should not be approached without a sense of humour; and for those who prefer the light-hearted, a flock of fairies is promised. Even these, though, come with Nancy’s warning that they are ‘produced in a studio that also handles demons, and whilst every effort has been made to ensure the purity of these fairies, some small demons may remain’. ‘I also have some nice mermaids; though some of them are not so nice’, she adds. Certainly Nancy’s paintings seem fitted for dark evenings by the fire, just so long as one does not have to venture back out into the inky night.
Venue: 'Frameus', The Workshops, Market Street, Wells, BA5 2DS.
tel:01749 677611 email: info@frameus.co.uk.
Exhibition runs: 29th Nov to 24th Dec 2008 and 5th to 17th January 2009,
9am - 5.30pm, Monday - Saturday, closed Sundays.
Christmas closing times: The gallery will be closing early on Christmas Eve, and will remain closed until Monday 5th January, after which the exhibition will run for a further 2 weeks.
Admission free.
Visit the quintessential rural country show, Royal Smithfield Christmas Fair, at The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset between December 5th - December 6th 2008. There is lots to do for all the family. Renowned for its festive food and gift halls, visitors are given the chance to meet with the producers first hand, while trying and tasting the array of delicacies on offer. Stroll between stalls, meeting local producers from across the South West. Warm up with some steaming hot mulled cider, or a delicious handmade Cornish pasty. Visit the Thoroughly Wild Meat Company, who have drawn praise from across the country for their delicious game and speciality meat. And there is plenty more to watch and do, from cookery demonstrations, through to sheep shearing and pedigree competitions. Just make sure you bring your wellies and wrap up warm!
EVENTS 2009.
March 7th 2009 – Somerset Ladies Driving Challenge, Merryfield Airfield, off the A358 between Ilminster and Taunton. Have fun driving a variety of unusual vehicles, raising funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. For more information, please contact Amy on 01460 271230 or email amy.llewellyn@mariecurie.org.uk.
July 7th 2009 – Wimbleball Walk, a sponsored walk around the beautiful Wimbleball Lake at Exmoor. Routes available from 3 -9 miles. Children and dogs welcome. For more information please contact Amy on 01460 271230 or email amy.llewellyn@mariecurie.org.uk.
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