The third Petherton Folk Fest is scheduled for Saturday 21st June when a day-long programme that includes music, dance, song, mummers, storytelling, busking, spoken word and traditional ceremonies such as ‘clipping the church’ – not to mention craft and food stalls – will attract adults and children from far and near. Apart from two ticketed events by the Breton dance music quartet Green Angels that will be in The David Hall performing arts centre, all other entertainment is free with the exception of daytime workshops at just £3 per person. Full story: Read More
New sessions get footballers walking not running
A brand new football session is bringing together people of all ages and abilities to play the game in Yeovil. Walking football has been set up by South Somerset District Council, Bucklers Mead Leisure Centre and Somerset F.A in response to demand for sessions locally. Sam Wenden-de-Lira from the Healthy Lifestyles Team at the district council explains more about walking football. “The game is exactly the same as regular football, except you are not allowed to run. The benefit of walking is a reduced impact on joints, making it perfect for those returning from injury, older adults or those who have had a break from activity. Full story: Read More
New title sponsor is announced for Nunney International Horse Trials
Frome Show is this year’s title sponsor of Nunney International Horse Trials which takes place near Frome in Somerset on June 13 – 15. Former Olympic medallist Bridget Parker, who won team gold at Munich in 1972 riding Cornish Gold, drew the winning ticket at Southfield House where the horse trials take place. Full story: Read More