Events in Somerset, October 2008 - March 2009

West Somerset Railway Autumn Steam Gala

Thursday 2 Oct 08 to Sunday 5 Oct 08
01643 704996. www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Exmoor National Park Authority. Information: 01398 323665.

The Grand Tour at Stourhead

8 Oct 08, 2pm, Stourhead
Join us for this fascinating tour of the House to find out about the fantastic collection of Chippendale furniture and Grand Tour paintings collected by members of the Hoare family. Then enjoy a talk in the stunning Picture Gallery to hear how the Grand Tour influenced the beautifully landscaped garden.

Two Moors Festival

Friday 10 Oct 08 to Saturday 18 Oct 08
01643 831370. www.thetwomoorsfestival.com. Booking essential.
Exmoor National Park Authority. Information: 01398 323665.

In Search of Deer

Sunday 12 Oct 08, 10am, meet Larkbarrow Corner SS824416.
Meet a member of the Exmoor Society for a walk in search of deer. Option for a pub lunch. Bring binoculars. Non-members welcome (donation). Enquiries: 01398 323335. 4 miles. Walking clothing/ boots essential. No Dogs.
Exmoor National Park Authority. Information: 01398 323665.

Lunchtime Concert of Tudor Music, Wells Cathedral - free admission

Friday 24 Oct 08, 1.05pm - 2pm, Wells Cathedral, Somerset BA5 2UE
Students on the Wells Tudor Music Course, directed by Alistair Dixon, perform unaccompanied choral music by the William Byrd and his contemporaries. Admission free.

West Somerset Railway. Somerset in Autumn

Saturday 25 Oct 08 to Sunday 26 Oct 08, 8a.m. - 6p.m. on both days, Minehead Railway Station, TA24 5BG
A chance to see the beauties of Somerset in Autumn as Britain’s longest “heritage” line runs an intensive train service behind steam and vintage diesel locomotives.
Ring 01643 704996 for information.

End of Season Free Fireworks Display

Saturday 1 Nov 08
To mark the end of season, there will be no admittance charge to this fantastic display. (Collections being held for local good causes). As a special bonus you can enjoy half price wristbands at Brean Fun City between 5pm and 10pm. Fun City now boasts over 30 amazing family rides and attractions including The Shockwave looping rollercoaster, Log Flume, Wipeout and 130ft Xtreme!

Exmoor Pony Centre Foal Month

Saturday 8 Nov 08
Please contact 01398 323093 or www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk
November is foal month at the Exmoor Pony Centre. Come up and meet the new intake! Watch the foals being handled using intelligent horsemanship methods & speak to our approachable staff who will answer your questions. There will also be the opportunity to partake in a handling course. Sponsorship options available.
Exmoor National Park Authority. Information: 01398 323665.

Bath Racecourse Christmas Fair

Saturday 22 Nov 08 to Sunday 23 Nov 08 - Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm, Bath Race Course, Bath BA1 9BU
Over 50 stalls - Entry Adults £2.00 Children 50p The fair is going to be a fun weekend for all the family & have loads of gift ideas.

Festive Farmers Market in Dunster Castle

Saturday 29 Nov 08, 11am-3.30pm, SS992435.
Stock up for Christmas with local goodies. 01643 821314. Free entry to market, £2 Car Parking. No dogs.
Exmoor National Park Authority. Information: 01398 323665

Concorde at Filton Visitor Experience

Sunday 25 Nov 07 to Sunday 21 Dec 08, Filton Airfield, Bristol, Somerset BS34 7RG
The West’s world famous visitor attraction stars Concorde 216 ‘Alpha Foxtrot’ which made its spectacular final flight home into Filton on 26 November 2003.

Dunster By Candlelight

Friday 5 Dec 08 to Saturday 6 Dec 08, 5pm-9pm
shopping & entertainment at night. Park & ride from Minehead.
Exmoor National Park Authority. Information: 01398 323665.

West Somerset Railway Santa Trains

Saturday 6, 13, 20 and Sunday 14, 21 and 22/23 Dec 08
01643 704996. www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Exmoor National Park Authority. Information: 01398 323665.

Walk it Off! Post Christmas Walk

Saturday 27 Dec 08, 10.30am, meet Selworthy Overflow Car Park SS922468.
Walk for 5 miles along the coastal path with NT staff. Hear about war time history & modern coastal management. £4/£1. Walking clothing/ boots essential. Bring picnic & rug.
Exmoor National Park Authority. Information: 01398 323665.

West Somerset Railway Winter Steam Festival

Saturday 27 Dec 08 to Sunday 28 Dec 08
01643 704996. www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Exmoor National Park Authority. Information: 01398 323665.

February Model Show + BMFA Flying Display

Saturday 14 Feb 09,10am - 4.30pm, Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester BA22 8HT
The British Model Flying Association will, weather permitting, run a flying display demonstrating their world class skills as model makers and pilots. There will be open competitions with generous prizes sponsored by Airfix and over 120 clubs and traders from the UK offering advice on modelling techniques and unusual retail opportunities. For further details telephone 01935 842614.

Marie Curie Ladies Driving Challenge - SOMERSET 2009

Saturday 7 Mar 09, 10am - 4pm, Merryfield Airfield, Ilton Near Ilminster
The Marie Curie Ladies Driving Challenge event is a great day out for ladies giving them a chance to drive fire engines, articulated lorries, police cars, double decker buses, combine harvesters and more! You can enter as teams or individuals and registration is £10.00 per person with a sponsorship minimum of £100.00 each.
Contact Amy or Julia on 01460 271230 for a registration form.