Aircraft illustrating RNAS Yeovilton’s earliest days and Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland’s hi-tech future will underline Air Day’s two main anniversary themes. Separated by decades of history, each type will have a starring role in Air Day’s five-plus hour flying display on Saturday 11 July. Exactly 75 years ago, on 18 June 1940, RNAS Yeovilton was commissioned as HMS Heron. Hawker Sea Hurricanes were among the first aircraft to be subsequently based here and a very rare surviving example is set to take part in the flying display at Air Day. Full story: Read more
Plays in the Park comes to Yeovil Country Park
Wassail Theatre Company is set to bring theatre to South Somerset District Council’s Yeovil Country Park in July with an event called Plays in the Park. On Sunday 12 July, visitors will be given a guided tour with eight short performances along the way. Two sessions will be held at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Audiences are asked to meet outside the Ninesprings Café which is located next to Brunswick Street car park. Full story: Read more
Bruton Reggae Fest: Saturday 11th July 2015
Bruton Dub Club brings you the best in live reggae and beyond at it’s first one day festival. Featuring: Bristol’s full Roots Inspiration Sound System bring their heavyweight roots reggae and spiritual dubs. One Style MDV, UK stalwarts, hailed by their peers! Trench City bring their uplifting Caribbean vibe of sweet harmonies with rootsy beats. Hackneys’ favourite hardworking MC. Clapper Priest. Emiliyah and the MightyZs All Stars, mighty vocals that accompany an irresistible urge to dance! Sons of David, heartfelt reggae from the West Country. Full story: Read more