Northern Europe’s only flying MiG-15 will be making a rare UK appearance in the flying display at RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day 2015 on Saturday 11 July. The Cold War classic jet fighter belonging to the Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron will be the first of its kind to display in this country since the late-1990s. Full story: Read more
The Chandos Society of Artists―Jean Rees Memorial Lecture HANS SCHWARZ ― his life and works
2.30pm 21 March 2015, Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater TA6 3DD. This year’s popular Jean Rees Memorial Lecture is presented by Paul Upton, the author of the biography ‘Hans Schwarz’ which was launched at the National Portrait Gallery last year. Paul Upton also wrote ‘Hans Schwarz in Somerset’ about one of Somerset’s more illustrious guests. Chandos Society of Artists’ members and guests will hear much about Schwarz’s time at Stogursey during the 1960s and how the painter, sculptor, illustrator and author didn’t waste a single day in producing some work. Full story: Read more
Free Easter fun with your four legged friend at Ston Easton Park
Ston Easton Park don’t believe that Easter is just for kids. They think that adults and their four legged friends deserve to join in the fun too, and are hosting a special event this Easter Sunday for dogs and their owners, in the grounds of the stunning Victorian manor house. The event, entitled “Oscars Easter Eggs-Travaganza” will see hundreds of perky pooches take to the gardens and grounds at Ston Easton in Somerset’s biggest doggy treasure hunt. As well as the walk of a lifetime, lucky Labradors and blessed Beagles will be able to nose out their very own Easter ‘eggs’, in the form of tasty (and healthy) dog treats dotted around the walk. Full story: Read more