A variety of events are set to take place in South Somerset over the next week.
Chard
CineChard 10th Anniversary
CineChard is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special event this week.
Cinemagoers will get the chance to watch a mystery film, enjoy free Prosecco and cake, and buy tickets at a price of an average cinema ticket when the group first formed in 2016 - £5 in advance or £6 on the door.
The film, rated 15, will be shown on Friday, September 11 at 7pm in Chard Guildhall, with doors opening at 6.30pm.
Advance tickets available for cash only from CommuniTEA Waffle, Eleos, Post Office, Health & Remedy.
Cash-free tickets from ticketsource.co.uk/cinechard.
Attendees must be over the age of the film's BBFC rating.
Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert – A Tribute to Adele by Natalie Black
A candlelit Adele tribute concert is coming to Chard Guildhall this weekend.
The Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert, starring award-winning Adele tribute artist Natalie Black, is set to grace Chard Guildhall on Saturday, September 12.
Attendees can expect to hear Adele's most popular hits, such as Someone Like You, Rolling in the Deep, and Set Fire to the Rain, performed with live arrangements.
The concert is scheduled to run from 7.30pm to 10.30pm and will include a bar and merchandise stall.
Tickets are available to purchase at tickettailor.com/events/paulspromotionsltd/2244773? for £17.50, while premium tickets are being sold for £20.
Crewkerne
Jane Austen Played and Sang – Dr Gillian Dooley
A musical lecture in Crewkerne will connect Jane Austen's life with her music collection.
Dr Gillian Dooley, an honorary associate professor from Flinders University in South Australia, will explore the role music played in Austen's life in a special event on Thursday, September 10, at the South Somerset Music Centre.
From 7pm to 8pm, Dr Dooley will play and sing a selection of songs and piano works from Austen's own music collection.
Tickets for the event are £10, plus a 25p service fee, and can be purchased at southsomersetmusiccentre.co.uk/event-details/jane-austen-played-and-sang-dr-gillian-dooley.
Ilminster
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion
Ilminster is set to be treated to a jazz and blues performance this week.
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion will perform at the Ilminster Arts Centre on Friday, September 11, from 7.30pm to 10pm.
The band, celebrated for their dynamic live sets, is led by the vocals of Ms Schwarz and the guitar skills of Rob Koral.
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Their rhythm section comprises Jonny Henderson on the Hammond organ and Eddie John on drums.
Tickets are priced at £18 for general admission and £9 for students with valid student ID.
They can be purchased at ilminsterartscentre.com/performances/zoeschwarzbluecommotion.
South Petherton
Martin Simpson
Award-winning folk musician Martin Simpson is set to perform in South Petherton.
He will entertain at The David Hall, South Petherton, on Friday, September 11.
Renowned for his storytelling, Mr Simpson has been nominated 32 times for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
His new album, Some Kind of Jubilee, marks 50 years since his first LP.
The album, which includes new originals and reimagined classics, was recorded both in Yorkshire and Santa Monica.
The show begins at 8pm, with doors opening at 7.15pm.
More information, including ticket details, can be found at thedavidhall.com/events/28/martin-simpson.
Yeovil
The Illegal Eagles – Hotel California Tour
The Illegal Eagles are set to mark a significant milestone in Yeovil this week.
Celebrating 30 years on tour, the band, renowned for replicating the Eagles' sound, will perform at Westlands Entertainment Venue on Thursday, September 10, at 7.30pm.
For this anniversary tour, attendees can anticipate the entire Hotel California album, which includes classic hits like Life in the Fast Lane, New Kid in Town, and the track for which the album is named.
The evening will also feature favourites from the Eagles' catalogue.
Tickets are priced at £40, and £38.50 for concessions, both inclusive of a £1.50 ticket levy.
They can be booked online at westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/the-illegal-eagles-hotel-california-tour/10152/#details.
Enterprise National League: Yeovil Town vs AFC Fylde
Yeovil Town are set to face AFC Fylde in the Enterprise National League this weekend.
The match will be held at Huish Park on Saturday, September 12, kicking off at 3pm.
Tickets can be purchased via ytfc.net/fixtures/first-team.
AFC Fylde, known as the Coasters, were formed in 1988 through the merger of Kirkham Town and Wesham FC and have steadily climbed the football pyramid to reach the National League.
They are back in the fifth division following promotion in 2025/26.
The Glovers head into the match having won three of the last four meetings between the sides, the latest being in 2024/25.
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