January 2012 |
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| 27th - 29th | Folkdance Workshop Weekend. Tel: 01643 821425 for details |
| February 2012 | |
| 3rd - 5th | Choral Weekend-The Dream of Gerontius. Residential break from £190 per person Full Board. Tel: 01643 821425 |
| 4th | Sense and Sensibility, By Jane Austen, Adapted for the stage by Laura Turner. Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for an evening of Regency wonderment. The Regal Theatre, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5AY. Box Office 01643 706430 |
| 5th | FREE Choral Concert - The Dream of Gerontius, at Dunster Tithe Barn at 3pm. Tel: 01643 821425 for more information. |
| 14th, 15th & 16th | West Somerset Railway - Snowdrops & Steam. Enjoy the excitement of a journey on a steam train + see the beauritful Snowdrop Valley. Tel: 01643 704996 for more details or visit www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk |
| 23rd - 27th | Clarinet Special Break.
This residential weekend will explore some of Reynard Music’s 300 titles for clarinet choir, with special attention to works by the late Gordon Lewin. An outing on the West Somerset Railway and a visit to the gardens and grounds of Dunster Castle included. Tel: 01643 821425 for more details.
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March 2012 |
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| 3rd and 4th | Spring Gift Fayre.
Set in the lovely, English Heritage restored Medieval Tithe Barn in Dunster, a range of beautiful and original luxury gifts for all. The Tithe Barn, Dunster, West Somerset TA24 4LA. Tel: 01984 632542 for more details. |
| 17th | Brook Williams in Concert.
Roadwater Performance Club presents America’s finest, Brooks Williams, in concert. All things Americano. Tickets £8.50 available from John Middleton Tel: 01984 641426. Roadwater Village Hall Somerset TA23 0QY |
| 17th & 18th & 22nd -25th | West Somerset Railway - Spring Steam Gala. Tel: 01643 704996 for more details or visit www.west-somerst-railway.co.uk |
April 2012 |
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| 14th and 15th | Shapcott Barton Estate - Open Garden for NGS. Large, ever developing garden of 200-acre estate around ancient historic manor house. Wildlife garden. Restored old fish ponds, stream and woodland rich in birdlife. Admission £3.50 adults, £1 children. Shapcott Barton Estate, East Knowstone, South Molton Devon EX36 4EE |
| 27th - 6th May | North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival. This will be its 12th Year. More details on www.exmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk |
| May 2012 | |
| 6th - 10th | Walk the South West Coast Path. Walk from Minehead to Combe Martin over 4 days. 5 nights Half Board accommodation £425 per person to include transport to & from walks and walk guide. Tel: 01643 821425 to book. |
| 17th and 29th | Vellacott- Open Garden for NGS.
1-acre informal S-facing garden on edge of Quantock Hills. Profusely stocked with wide selection of herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees. £3per adult, Children free. Open 11-3. Vellacott, Lawford, Crowcombe Somerset TA4 4AL |
| 19th and 20th | Porlock Open Gardens.
Over 20 gardens of all sizes open to the public, on an Open Garden Trail. Many never open to the public previously. Sculptures and Art Exhibitions in some gardens. Plant sales. Teas. Open 2-6pm. £5 for whole weekend. More details from Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150. Hawkcombe and Doverhay Porlock Somerset TA24 8QD |
| June 2012 | |
| 3rd | Diamond Jubilee Weekend in Porlock.
A Royal Garden Party with an important guest, in a traditional 1950’s style. Traditional games, races and competitions, including "Decorate a Bike" as well as a special tea. 3-5pm. A unique locally produced commemorative gift for each child. More details from 01643 863150. Porlock Recreation Ground, Parsons St, Porlock Somerset. |
| 3rd | Watchet Queens Jubilee Day.
Watchet LIVE are holding their Community picnic day with, free enterianment for all the family. The Esplanade Watchet from midday Somerset TA23 0XZ
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| 8th - 10th | Summer Singing Weekend. A residential A Cappella weekend performing Madrigals and Part songs and Vaughan Williams Three Shakespere Songs. Full Board accommodation from £190 per person. Tel: 01643 821425 for more details. |
| July 2012 | |
| 8th - 13th | An Artist's Paradise. Join a group of budding artists for a workshop set in the beautiful Exmoor National Park. The village of Dunster is an artists dream with the medieval streets and beautiful Dunster Castle and grounds. From £475 per person includes 5 nights full board (picnic lunches) professional tuition, talks and walks. Tel: 01643 821425 for more details. |
| 13th - 16th | Traditional Jazz Weekend. Great Jazz from John Shillito's Select Six. 3 nights Accommodation from £185 per person DBB. Tel: 01643 821425 |
| 15th | Dunster Castle Gardens - Open Garden for NGS. Hillside woodland garden surrounding fortified mansion, previously home to the Luttrell family for 600yrs. Terraced areas, interlinked by old carriage drives and paths, feature tender plants. Open 10-5. Admission Adults £5.20, Child £2.40, Family £12.80. Tel: 01643 821314. |
| 22nd and 24th | Binham Grange Gardens - Open Garden for NGS. Established garden set in 300 acres of farmed Somerset countryside with extensive views. Parterre garden to the front of house, Italian-style garden, pergola, island beds, cutting and vegetable garden. Plants for the senses working with the seasons. Interesting and unusual plants. Open 2-5. Admission £3.50 Adults, Children Free. Tel: 01984 640056. |
| 29th | Watchet Carnival Day. Daylight carnival, Traditional fete, side stalls, street entertainers. the fun starts at 10.30am Carnival parade 2pm, fete from 1pm. |
| 29th to 5th August | A Little Light Music. Phoenix Arts Group in conjunction with The Yarn Market Hotel invite orchestral musicians to play a little 'light music'. From £499 per person for 7 nights Full Board, including all tuition. Tel: 01643 821425. |
| August 2012 | |
| 4th | FREE Orchestral Concert open to everyone on Saturday evening in Dunster Village Memorial Hall at 8.15pm. Tel: 01643 821425 for more details. |
| 12th -19th | Music Workshop. This annual, residential week of music making is set in the picturesque village of Dunster. Great Music, Great Walking, Great Fun. From £469 per person Full Board. Tel: 01643 821425 |
| 17th | FREE Concert. Everybody welcome to the concert in Dunster Memorial Hall at 8.15. |
| 17th | Dunster Show. Cattle, sheep, horses, HOYS, BSPS, trade stands, craft tent, fun fair, circus entertainment, parade of hounds, rural crafts, food outlets, Members’ area.?? A fun day out for all the family. Tel:01984 656990 or visit www.thedunstershow.co.uk |
| September 2012 | |
| October 2012 | |
| 4th - 7th | West Somerset Railway - Autumn Steam Gala. Tel: 01643 704996 for more details or visit www.west-somerst-railway.co.uk |
| 11th - 29th | Two Moors Festival. A series of Concerts held throughout Exmoor & Dartmoor. For more details visit www.thetwomoorsfestival.com |
| 19th - 21st | Exmoor Deer Rutting & Photography Weekend. 2 nights Half Board from £350 per person. Tel: 01643 821425 |
| November 2012 | |
| 16th - 18th | A Cappella Weekend. A weekend singing advent and Christmas music and a Mass by Victoria. Residents from £190 Full Board. Tel: 01643 821425 for details. |
| 18th | FREE Concert of Christmas music in Dunster Tithe Barn at 3pm. Tel: 01643 821425 for details. |
| December 2012 | |
| 7th & 8th | Dunster by Candlelight. A wonderful weekend away for everyone. The medieval village of Dunster is a favourite destination for many & for this weekend in particular it is as if you have stepped back in time. Streets are illuminated by candles & lanterns lit by stilt walkers at dusk. Village shops sell their wares & carol singers & street entertainers create an atmosphere of excitement - Christmas is in the air! |
| 14th | Murder By Appointment. As you enjoy a three course meal, sinister plans unfold and somebody will not be going home alive!! Can you solve the mystery before the end of the evening? Murder, Mystery Dinner £35 per person or why night make a weekend of it - prices from £130 per person. Tel: 01643 821425 |
| 14th - 16th | Dog’s Christmas Weekend. Treat your dog to a Christmas Weekend where they can make new friends while you too are socialising with other dog owners. From £150 per person. Tel: 01643 821425 |
| 23rd - 27th | Christmas. Relax and let somebody else do the work. 4 nights £525 per person to include Traditional Christmas Lunch plus various seasonal entertainments. Tel: 01643 821425 for details. |
The Yarn Market Hotel, High Street, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 6SF Tel: 01643 821425 Email: hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
