Leisure

Christmas lights switch-on

Ilminster town centre to close for annual Christmas switch-on event and fayre

St Margaret’s Hospice Care has launched its Thrifty Christmas campaign across Somerset

St Margaret’s Hospice Care has launched its Thrifty Christmas campaign across Somerset

Somerset shoppers encouraged to embrace second-hand Christmas gifts

Westlands Entertainment Venue

Westlands Entertainment Venue

Yeovil theatre releases 1,000 £3 Aladdin tickets for families on low incomes

Chard town centre was transformed on Halloween night

Chard town centre was transformed on Halloween night

Pictures: Chard town centre transformed for Halloween

An evening with Harry Redknapp is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

An evening with Harry Redknapp is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: November 4-10, 2026

Crewkerne railway station has been adorned with hundreds of handmade poppies as part of a Remembrance display created by the Friends of Crewkerne Station

Crewkerne railway station has been adorned with hundreds of handmade poppies as part of a Remembrance display created by the Friends of Crewkerne Station

Remembrance Day

Poppy display at Crewkerne railway station officially unveiled

The Chard Folk Dance event took place on Thursday, October 29

The Chard Folk Dance event took place on Thursday, October 29

Halloween-themed lectern adds fun to lively Chard folk dance event

James Bamford founded Project Dance while still at school. Now he is putting down permanent roots in his hometown with a new studio.

James Bamford founded Project Dance while still at school. Now he is putting down permanent roots in his hometown with a new studio.

Community groups

New creative studio prepares to bring new lease of life to Somerset town

Soprano Ellie Laugharne, mezzo-soprano Louise Innes, and pianist Jonathan Delbridge (pictured) will perform at South Somerset Music Centre in Crewkerne on Saturday, November 21

Soprano Ellie Laugharne, mezzo-soprano Louise Innes, and pianist Jonathan Delbridge (pictured) will perform at South Somerset Music Centre in Crewkerne on Saturday, November 21

Opera stars Ellie Laugharne and Louise Innes head to Crewkerne for concert

Tracey presented the South Petherton Beavers with a £100 donation towards their planned hall refurbishment as part of the visit

Tracey presented the South Petherton Beavers with a £100 donation towards their planned hall refurbishment as part of the visit

South Petherton Beavers explore funeral directing and receive donation

Clinton Rogers: What is behind the growing popularity of Halloween?

A popular cafe is set to be taken over by new owners.

A popular cafe is set to be taken over by new owners.

Popular cafe set for new era as owners announce retirement

Mayor of Yeovil Tony Lock joined the H Samuel team to mark the reopening

Mayor of Yeovil Tony Lock joined the H Samuel team to mark the reopening

H Samuel reopens Yeovil store after major refurbishment

Chard's Kate Drew joined her local Slimming World group in February 2025 and has since trained as a consultant

Chard's Kate Drew joined her local Slimming World group in February 2025 and has since trained as a consultant

Chard woman loses a stone before taking over Slimming World group

Ceilidh band Fresh Aire recently entertained the Chard Folk Dance group

Ceilidh band Fresh Aire recently entertained the Chard Folk Dance group

Fresh Aire ceilidh band entertains Chard Folk Dance group

A special award was presented to Somerset’s three Members of Youth Parliament and their advisory group as part of the awards evening

A special award was presented to Somerset’s three Members of Youth Parliament and their advisory group as part of the awards evening

Community heroes across Somerset honoured for dedication

A variety of Halloween events are taking place across South Somerset this week

A variety of Halloween events are taking place across South Somerset this week

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 28-November 3, 2026

St Margaret’s Hospice Care raised over £35,000 through its Glorious Gardens campaign

St Margaret’s Hospice Care raised over £35,000 through its Glorious Gardens campaign

Hospice care receives £35,000 boost from Somerset garden campaign

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is inviting families and animal lovers to enjoy a day packed with Halloween-themed activities on Saturday, October 31

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is inviting families and animal lovers to enjoy a day packed with Halloween-themed activities on Saturday, October 31

Ferne Animal Sanctuary to host Halloween silent disco and spooky trail

Children’s Hospice South West is encouraging businesses across the region to join its Breakfast with Santa 2026 campaign during the Christmas season

Children’s Hospice South West is encouraging businesses across the region to join its Breakfast with Santa 2026 campaign during the Christmas season

Children's Hospice South West

South West businesses encouraged to join festive CHSW fundraiser

Clinton Rogers: What I loved and disliked about Glastonbury Festival

Jonathan Delbridge will present a piano concert inspired by the animal kingdom at South Somerset Music Centre on Saturday, November 7

Jonathan Delbridge will present a piano concert inspired by the animal kingdom at South Somerset Music Centre on Saturday, November 7

Neuroinclusive animal-themed piano concert to be held in Crewkerne

The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil will lead the project

The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil will lead the project

Children and young people

Yeovil launches youth theatre company for National Theatre 2027 scheme

The Yeovil Literary Festival, featuring a talk by Sir Jeremy Hunt, is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

The Yeovil Literary Festival, featuring a talk by Sir Jeremy Hunt, is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 21-27, 2026

Jenny Clampett, owner of Jenny's Cafe and Bistro, hosting at the preview event.

Jenny Clampett, owner of Jenny's Cafe and Bistro, hosting at the preview event.

Chard café to launch Friday and Saturday night bistro with new fusion menu

Somerset Libraries is offering a programme of free, family-friendly activities at Wellington, Chard, and Priorswood libraries

Somerset Libraries is offering a programme of free, family-friendly activities at Wellington, Chard, and Priorswood libraries

Free family activities launched at libraries across Somerset

Somerset Council’s Green Estates Team has launched an autumn programme of events across its country parks, nature reserves, and woodlands

Somerset Council’s Green Estates Team has launched an autumn programme of events across its country parks, nature reserves, and woodlands

Somerset Council

Somerset parks launch autumn programme with various outdoor events

British singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse will take to the stage at The David Hall in South Petherton on Friday, October 30

British singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse will take to the stage at The David Hall in South Petherton on Friday, October 30

South Petherton

Dan Whitehouse to bring deeply personal Only Love tour to South Petherton

Clinton Rogers: Why a little kindness can mean so much

Lentells Chartered Accountants raised £1,189.30 for Macmillan Cancer Support through its annual coffee morning event, held at its offices in Chard, Taunton, and Seaton

Lentells Chartered Accountants raised £1,189.30 for Macmillan Cancer Support through its annual coffee morning event, held at its offices in Chard, Taunton, and Seaton

Somerset coffee mornings raise record £1,189 for Macmillan Cancer Support

The Somerset Inn Micropub, Chard.

The Somerset Inn Micropub, Chard.

Celebrity Traitors

Chard micropub features on Celebrity Traitors star's latest TV show

The event will take place at Crewkerne Community Hospital on Friday, October 16

The event will take place at Crewkerne Community Hospital on Friday, October 16

Adult social care

Free Crewkerne event to offer health and social care advice to residents

Jo and Jo Travel, founded by Jo and Jonathan O’Connell (inset), have partnered with Somerset-based School in a Bag, pledging to donate 10 per cent of their earnings from each holiday booking where customers mention the charity

Jo and Jo Travel, founded by Jo and Jonathan O’Connell (inset), have partnered with Somerset-based School in a Bag, pledging to donate 10 per cent of their earnings from each holiday booking where customers mention the charity

Travel firm to donate percentage of bookings to Somerset-based charity

Sky Lock and her husband Barry are hosting a fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support at Stoke-sub-Hamdon Memorial Hall on Sunday, December 6

Sky Lock and her husband Barry are hosting a fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support at Stoke-sub-Hamdon Memorial Hall on Sunday, December 6

South Somerset couple host fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support

All the attendees of the peaceful counter-protest in Yeovil over the weekend.

All the attendees of the peaceful counter-protest in Yeovil over the weekend.

Somerset MP condemns abuse after two arrested at anti-immigration protest

Harlequins CC - The Blitz: Heroes of the Home Front cart at Chard Carnival.

Harlequins CC - The Blitz: Heroes of the Home Front cart at Chard Carnival.

Chard Carnival returns with almost 90 entries for spectacular procession

A play based on the band Joy Division is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A play based on the band Joy Division is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 14-20, 2026

The recently concluded Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2026 transformed the county into a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and cultural exploration

The recently concluded Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2026 transformed the county into a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and cultural exploration

Somerset Art Weeks draws to a close after 16 days of creativity

The Forum for European Journalism Students Executive Board 2026/27, pictured following their election at the organisation's 2026 General Assembly in Ljubljana, Slovenia

The Forum for European Journalism Students Executive Board 2026/27, pictured following their election at the organisation's 2026 General Assembly in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Column: Why FEJS means so much to me as a young journalist

Vacant Yeovil unit set for dramatic wellness makeover after green light

Vacant Yeovil unit set for dramatic wellness makeover after green light

Planning Applications

New luxury spa and baths set to open in Somerset town

St Margaret’s Hospice Care is bringing its Santa Abseil challenge back to Cheddar Gorge this December

St Margaret’s Hospice Care is bringing its Santa Abseil challenge back to Cheddar Gorge this December

Festive Santa Abseil at Cheddar Gorge to support hospice care

Lawrences Auctioneers' valuation day helped raise £177 for Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Lawrences Auctioneers' valuation day helped raise £177 for Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Valuation day raises £177 for South Somerset animal sanctuary

Holly Watt, whose latest novel was inspired by her experience volunteering for the Samaritans, is among the authors set to appear at this year's Yeovil Literary Festival

Holly Watt, whose latest novel was inspired by her experience volunteering for the Samaritans, is among the authors set to appear at this year's Yeovil Literary Festival

Yeovil Literary Festival 2026 set to feature 40 events

Tim Peake's latest show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

Tim Peake's latest show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

South Petherton

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 7-13, 2026

The Welkin will be performed at the Warehouse Theatre by the Ilminster Entertainment Society from Wednesday, October 28, to Saturday, October 31

The Welkin will be performed at the Warehouse Theatre by the Ilminster Entertainment Society from Wednesday, October 28, to Saturday, October 31

Ilminster Entertainment Society to stage The Welkin later this month

The virtual training experience was delivered in partnership with Porter Dodson Solicitors and Home Instead at the solicitor firm's offices in Taunton and Yeovil

The virtual training experience was delivered in partnership with Porter Dodson Solicitors and Home Instead at the solicitor firm's offices in Taunton and Yeovil

Somerset professionals step into life with dementia through virtual tour

Chard is enjoying an ‘independent resurgence’ amid 'dying town' allegations

Ilminster Carnival was cancelled early this year.

Ilminster Carnival was cancelled early this year.

Ilminster Carnival cancelled mid-procession amid suspected 'gas leak'

Chard author G N Sweetland

Chard author G N Sweetland

Chard author launches third Tate Randall thriller, Fugazi

Susie Clark, from Chard, who runs the boutique, has announced its imminent relocation in October.

Susie Clark, from Chard, who runs the boutique, has announced its imminent relocation in October.

Bridal boutique owned by Chard woman announces relocation after seven years

Sewing workshop.

Sewing workshop.

Chard Community Hub offers packed programme of free autumn activities

What's On - Chard events coming up this week

The Forefront Community Centre in Chard has celebrated a major milestone.

The Forefront Community Centre in Chard has celebrated a major milestone.

Forefront Community Centre in Chard celebrates major milestone

A performance featuring Emily Portman is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A performance featuring Emily Portman is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: September 23-29, 2026