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There is an array of events coming to the Warehouse over the next few months

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Ilminster theatre announce schedule for remainder of 2025

The five-day festival begins at 11am on Tuesday, July 29, with the chance to explore the Somerset Building Trust's 9 Fore Street

The five-day festival begins at 11am on Tuesday, July 29, with the chance to explore the Somerset Building Trust's 9 Fore Street

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Festival celebrating culture and history in Chard to open this week

The season will begin with a screening of Salt Path on Saturday, September 13

The season will begin with a screening of Salt Path on Saturday, September 13

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New season of contemporary films to be screened at Ilminster film club

Cesare is set to embark on a tour of the South West, starting at Strode Theatre on Saturday, August 30 and concluding at Barnfield Theatre in Exeter on Saturday, October 25

Cesare is set to embark on a tour of the South West, starting at Strode Theatre on Saturday, August 30 and concluding at Barnfield Theatre in Exeter on Saturday, October 25

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Classic Handel opera with West Country twist coming to Ilminster

Jâms Coleman (left) and Colin Scobie (right) will be performing at venues in Ilminster and Crewkerne in July

Jâms Coleman (left) and Colin Scobie (right) will be performing at venues in Ilminster and Crewkerne in July

Classical music

Classical music concerts to take place in Ilminster and Crewkerne in July

The National Trust hopes the Festival of Archaeology will help uncover the history of its properties and engage people of all ages

The National Trust hopes the Festival of Archaeology will help uncover the history of its properties and engage people of all ages

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National Trust properties in Somerset to celebrate Festival of Archaeology

Duo Fabulae, featuring Lorena Cantó and Yvain Calvo, are set to perform in Ilminster and Crewkerne

Duo Fabulae, featuring Lorena Cantó and Yvain Calvo, are set to perform in Ilminster and Crewkerne

Classical music

Classical music duo to take to stage in Ilminster and Crewkerne

The exhibition will feature a collaborative collage of 17 individual pieces forming a lighthouse

The exhibition will feature a collaborative collage of 17 individual pieces forming a lighthouse

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Art exhibition by group aged 70 to 93 coming to gallery in Yeovil

The three-hour event is set to take place on Thursday, June 26

The three-hour event is set to take place on Thursday, June 26

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Yeovil event to celebrate women's progress at English language group

It will be up to the public to decide who is the best town crier at the event

It will be up to the public to decide who is the best town crier at the event

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Sixteen town criers set to compete in competition in Chard

The Blondie Experience is coming to Chard on Friday, July 25

The Blondie Experience is coming to Chard on Friday, July 25

Blondie tribute show coming to Chard Guildhall in July

The South Petherton show is part of a 10-date tour across the UK this month

The South Petherton show is part of a 10-date tour across the UK this month

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The David Hall in South Petherton to host unique music show this month

The Chard Town Crier Competition is set to return for its third edition for Saturday, June 28

The Chard Town Crier Competition is set to return for its third edition for Saturday, June 28

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Chard Guildhall line-up and Town Crier Competition for 2025 announced

Attendees will include Yeovil MP Adam Dance, deputy lord lieutenant Olivia Winterton, and the mayor of Chard

Attendees will include Yeovil MP Adam Dance, deputy lord lieutenant Olivia Winterton, and the mayor of Chard

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Poetry event in Chard to commemorate D-Day anniversary

The winners received their certificates in a recent prize-giving ceremony at the Ilminster Library

The winners received their certificates in a recent prize-giving ceremony at the Ilminster Library

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Ilminster Literary Festival announces children's writing competition winners

Speakers for this year's Ilminster Literary Festival include Professor Kate Williams, Charlie Waite, and Sam Leith

Speakers for this year's Ilminster Literary Festival include Professor Kate Williams, Charlie Waite, and Sam Leith

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Ilminster Literary Festival expects increase in ticket sales for 2025

The giant of showbiz will bring his An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck show to Westlands Entertainment Venue on Friday, May 23.

The giant of showbiz will bring his An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck show to Westlands Entertainment Venue on Friday, May 23.

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Legend of showbiz Jimmy Tarbuck set to perform in Yeovil

Sam Leith, literary editor at The Spectator magazine, is another notable speaker set to feature

Sam Leith, literary editor at The Spectator magazine, is another notable speaker set to feature

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Ilminster Literary Festival reveals line-up of notable speakers

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'Delightfully silly' outdoor theatre performance coming to Chard

Among the highlights is Sam Leith, literary editor of The Spectator magazine, who will be delving into the magic of children's literature in The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading

Among the highlights is Sam Leith, literary editor of The Spectator magazine, who will be delving into the magic of children's literature in The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading

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Writing stars set to shine at Somerset literary festival

Highlights of the weekend include an evening with The Wurzels, set to entertain with hits like Combine Harvester and I Am A Cider Drinker

Highlights of the weekend include an evening with The Wurzels, set to entertain with hits like Combine Harvester and I Am A Cider Drinker

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More events than ever before set for Somerset Day 2025

The Always Elton Tribute Night will take place at Holyrood Academy on Saturday, June 14, and will see a top tribute act play some of the music legend's biggest hits

The Always Elton Tribute Night will take place at Holyrood Academy on Saturday, June 14, and will see a top tribute act play some of the music legend's biggest hits

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Elton John tribute night to rock Chard in aid of community hub

A festival spokesperson said:

A festival spokesperson said:

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Ilminster Literary Festival to return later this year with 25 events

The hands-on workshop, aimed at budding photographers aged 13 to 18, will be held on Sunday, May 18, at the Chard Young People’s Centre

The hands-on workshop, aimed at budding photographers aged 13 to 18, will be held on Sunday, May 18, at the Chard Young People’s Centre

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Chard to welcome renowned photographer for young people's skills workshop

The mayor encouraged the community to participate in the parade, which last year included St George, his maiden on horseback, and dragons made by locals

The mayor encouraged the community to participate in the parade, which last year included St George, his maiden on horseback, and dragons made by locals

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Chard Town Council announce events for St George's Day and VE Day

The show will feature opera singers, life-sized puppets, and a lively storyline

The show will feature opera singers, life-sized puppets, and a lively storyline

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Opera featuring life-sized puppets set to tour Somerset this summer

Having spent the last 15 years collecting and sharing stories from more than 60 women across the globe, Ms Blythe is prepared to inspire attendees with tales of strength and resilience

Having spent the last 15 years collecting and sharing stories from more than 60 women across the globe, Ms Blythe is prepared to inspire attendees with tales of strength and resilience

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Storyteller to inspire at women-focused event near Ilminster

The show, titled An Evening with Adam Frost, will see the TV presenter talk about the plants that have shaped his life, and how they have led to his current position

The show, titled An Evening with Adam Frost, will see the TV presenter talk about the plants that have shaped his life, and how they have led to his current position

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Gardeners' World star coming to Yeovil as part of latest tour

A spokesperson for the event said the last dance was

A spokesperson for the event said the last dance was

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Afternoon tea party with live music to take place in Chard