Mon 26 May
13:00 - 17:00 | In Steam Day
Somerset's earliest steam pumping station is now home to a display of stationary steam engines and exhibits of land drainage history. Picnic area, and tea rooms. Dogs welcome. In steam first Sunday of the month and most Bank Holiday weekends.
| Westonzoyland Pumping Station Museum | Telephone: 01823 698532
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Wed 28 May - Sat 31 May
0900 - 1830 | Royal Bath & West of England Show
There's so much more that you think at the Royal Bath & West Show. Offering a perfect and inspirational day out for all the family. For details and advance booking visit our website.
| The Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN | Contact: Martha Harley
Telephone: 01749 822200
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| Sun 15 June | Musgrove Willow courses - Beginners/Intermediate Basketry
A great introduction into basketry via a one day workshop, make a round basket in a day using a variety of different coloured willows etc, adding handles and using a variety of different weaving techniques. Adult from £50.00 | Willowfields Lakewall Westonzoyland | Telephone: 01278 691105
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Fri 11 July - Sat 12 July
15.00 - 23.00 | Newt Beer Fest
Newt Beer Fest.
Orginally started as a fundraiser for the local primary school, this is now Somerset's largest beer and music festival! Dates. 11 Jul 2008 - 12 Jul 2008
Day Opening Times. Friday 15:00 - 23:00 | Newt Beer FestNewt Beer Fest, North Newton, Nr Bridgwater | Telephone: 01278 663059
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| Sat 26 July | SomerRock Presents
SomerRock presents the World Famous T*Rextasy, UK top tribute Oasis and Stereophonics premier tribute, plus supporting bands.
| Sports and Social Club, Bath Road, Bridgwater. | Telephone: 01278 458433
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Sun 24 August
12:30 - 21:00. | Medieval Day
Fun for everyone! A jam packed day full of adventure and excitement.
Jousting, falconry, archery, minstrels, jesters, craft stalls and a comedy performance of Henry VIII and his merry wives. Hog roast and other refreshments available on the day. Tickets available on the day or pre-book and receive 10% discount. Tickets from £15.00. | Maunsel House, North Newton, Nr. Taunton, Somerset | Telephone: 01278 661076
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| Tue 09 September | Tour of Britain 2008 is launched
Tour of Britain 2008 is launched. The 2008 Tour of Britain was launched today at the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden where a full house heard Tour of
Britain CEO Hugh Roberts unveil plans for the biggest event to date. The 8 day race will begin on the 7th September in the heart of London with a race around an 8.5km circuit that will be covered 10 times. From there the riders will work their way around the country over the next 7 days before finishing in Liverpool on 14th Novemeber.
The full race itinerary is:
7th September: The TfL London stage
8th September: Milton Keynes - Newbury
9th September: Chard - Burnham-on-Sea
10th September: Worcester - Stoke on Trent
11th September: Kingston-upon-Hull - Dalby Forest
12th September: Darlington - NewcastleGateshead
13th September: Glasgow - Dumfries & Galloway
14th September: Blackpool - Liverpool The 2008 Tour of Britain serves up a varied menu of challenges for the 96 riders who line up in London on 7th September and the winner of the Yellow Jersey in Liverpool will have to be versatile and tactically aware as well as strong in order to prevail over his rivals
Stage 3 – The South West
Our first ever visit to Somerset last year was one of the showpiece stages of the 07 race. The dramatic terrain proved to be the backdrop for some equally dramatic racing and this years South West stage in Somerset and North Devon should be no different as the riders tackle a route from Chard through to Burnham on Sea for our first ever coastal Tour of Britain stage finish!
| Chard - Burnham-on-Sea | Contact: The Tour of Britain Office
Telephone: 0870 112 8650
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