| Sat 18 September - Sun 03 October | Somerset Art Works SAW is a membership organisation for practising artists, initiating and managing a range of events, projects and opportunities throughout the County. Now an annual event, this year’s theme will be “Open Studios”. Artists will open their studios to the public to view their completed work and perhaps watch them whilst at work. | Various | Telephone: 01458 253800 E-mail us Go to website
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Sat 18 September 7.30 for 8.00 | 'Howdenjones' duo
Kate Howden and Paul Jones have performed at Burnham in the past. They are well known and popular in folk circles with their own songs, arrangements and stories. The evening promises to be very entertaining and suitable for all ages. Light refreshments teas, coffees, etc will be available both before the performance and during the interval. Doors open at 7.30 for 8.00 at the Balliol hall West Huntspill. Tickets and more information from Monica Hall on 01278 783854. Tickets are £6 and children under 16 are free. The evening will be a fund raising event for refurbishment and redecoration at the Balliol Hall. Click on our website for more information. | Balliol Hall at West Huntspill | Contact: Monica Hall Telephone: 01278 783854. Go to website
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| Sun 26 September | Wild Day Out
A day of children’s activities linked to the autumn season. Come and join the RSPBand Natural England for competitions, quizzes, trailer rides and much more. | Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay | Contact: Ham Wall Reserve Office Telephone: 01458 860494 E-mail us Go to website
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Sun 26 September 10 am-4 pm | Green Fingers Compost Day! Calling all gardeners! Come along to the Avalon Marshes Workbase, Shapwick Road, Westhay and buy our peat free soil conditioner - produced from the waste vegetation we remove from the reserve while managing it for birds and wildlife. Reduced price if you bring your own bags! We will also be happy to meet up with you again in the autumn, when you are preparing for those winter vegetables and spring bulbs. So see you then! | Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay | Contact: Ham Wall Reserve Office Telephone: 01458 860494 E-mail us Go to website
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| Wed 29 September - Sat 02 October | Bridgwater Fair Bridgwater Fair dates back to 1249 and has been held on The Fairfield, West Street, Bridgwater since 1404. Now the largest funfair in the South West with many new and exciting rides plus stalls on West Street Market. Open 10.00am – late. | The Fairfield, West Street, Bridgwater TA6 3RH | Telephone: 01278 436438.
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| Sat 18 September - Sun 03 October | Somerset Art Works SAW is a membership organisation for practising artists, initiating and managing a range of events, projects and opportunities throughout the County. Now an annual event, this year’s theme will be “Open Studios”. Artists will open their studios to the public to view their completed work and perhaps watch them whilst at work. | Various | Telephone: 01458 253800 E-mail us Go to website
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| Wed 29 September - Sat 02 October | Bridgwater Fair Bridgwater Fair dates back to 1249 and has been held on The Fairfield, West Street, Bridgwater since 1404. Now the largest funfair in the South West with many new and exciting rides plus stalls on West Street Market. Open 10.00am – late. | The Fairfield, West Street, Bridgwater TA6 3RH | Telephone: 01278 436438.
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| Mon 04 October - Sat 16 October | Bridgwater Carnival Concerts Carnival concerts are performed by 13 Bridgwater Carnival Clubs and Dance Troupes and 13 Front of Curtain Acts at The Town Hall, Bridgwater TA6 3AS. Performances start at 7.00pm Monday – Friday and 6.00pm Saturday, admission £10.00. | The Town Hall, Bridgwater TA6 3AS | Telephone: 01278 436438 E-mail us Go to website
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Sun 24 October 10 am-4 pm | Green fingers compost day! Calling all gardeners! Come along to the Avalon Marshes Workbase, Shapwick Rd, Westhay and buy our peat free soil conditioner - produced from the waste vegetation we remove from the reserve while managing it for birds and wildlife. Reduced price if you bring your own bags!
We will also be happy to meet up with you again in the autumn, when you are preparing for those winter vegetables and spring bulbs. So see you then! | Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay | Contact: Ham Wall Reserve Office Telephone: 01458 860494 E-mail us Go to website
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Wed 10 November 1.30 to 4.30pm | Winter Wetland Safari A walk to see the excellent selection of wildfowl and other wildlife that spends the winter months at Ham Wall. If we are lucky, we may see barn owls, marsh harriers and bitterns. Followed by soup, homemade cookies and hot drinks at Meare Manor (included in price). £6.50 per person. Booking essential.
| Ham Wall | Contact: Meare Manor Telephone: 01458 860449 Go to website
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