Please join us for the Celebration of Cranes event on Saturday 22nd November at the Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre in Stoke St Gregory to mark the fifth anniversary of an inspiring project that aims to reintroduce Cranes to the Somerset Levels. An iconic bird, the crane has been featured in art throughout the centuries and yet has been missing from our landscape for the past 400 years – until now, surely that is worthy of a celebration? Full story: Read more
Martin Cousin “One of the most exceptional pianists of his generation” Live at Ilminster Arts Centre, 6th February 2015
The hands that you see playing Rachmaninoff’s breathtaking Piano Concerto No 3 in the Oscar-winning film Shine, belong to Martin Cousin, a young man who is regarded as one of the most exceptional pianists of his generation. Now, thanks to the arts charity Concerts in the West, audiences in Somerset will have the chance to see those hands live in action on 6 February at Ilminster Arts Centre. Full story: Read more
OXJAM GLASTONBURY & STREET ENDS ON A HIGH
Michael Eavis will be helping Oxjam Glastonbury & Street 2014 come to the end of a rollercoaster ride of music, emotions and merriment. Over £600 has been raised so far and organisers are hoping to raise £1000 just from the generosity of the public in praise of the music on offer. All the gigs are free entry but organisers are asking for a donation to Oxfam, 100% of which goes straight to them, which they consider a small price to pay for the amazing music on offer. Full story: Read more