Hallowe'en fun at the Quedam

Hallowe'en fun at the Quedam

Posted: 25th October 2013
THERE will be plenty of spooky fun and games in Yeovil town centre tomorrow (Saturday, October 26, 2013) when the Quedam Centre hosts an array of Hallowe’en events. There will be plenty of events going on from noon onwards, while there will be a fancy dress parade at 2pm. There will be activities including having a go at carving out a pumpkin. And don’t forget – to get…

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Chicago Rock Cafe is coming back to Yeovil!

Chicago Rock Cafe is coming back to Yeovil!

Posted: 24th October 2013
THE Chicago Rock Café entertainment venue is returning to Yeovil – three years after closing. The popular nightspot in Stars Lane closed in 2010 and was replaced by Modello, but now Chicago Rock is coming back and hiring staff for the grand opening in November. Bosses are looking to recruit host, waiting, bar and kitchen staff and will be holding an open day for…

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Hallowe'en party at the Brewers Arms

Hallowe'en party at the Brewers Arms

Posted: 23rd October 2013
THERE will be ghosts and ghouls galore on Saturday (October 26, 2013) at the Brewers Arms in South Petherton when it hosts its Hallowe’en Party Night. Party-goers are invited to dress up in their scariest Hallowe’en costumes and party the night away at the award-winning pub in St James Street. There will be a disco with all the spooky fun kicking-off from 9pm. The…

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Brewers Arms awaits Elvis tribute act

Brewers Arms awaits Elvis tribute act

Posted: 23rd October 2013
THE legendary Elvis tribute act, Barry Paull, will be live in concert at the Brewers Arms in South Petherton on Friday (October 25, 2013) from 9pm. Barry, of Ilminster, is one of the best Elvis acts around and he will be performing all the greats from the King of Rock and Roll. The music will start at 9pm. The Brewers Arms is an official sponsor of the Yeovil Press. For…

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White Christmas Ball in aid of SSAFA

White Christmas Ball in aid of SSAFA

Posted: 23rd October 2013
A WHITE Christmas Ball will be held on Friday, November 29, at Haynes International Motor Museum near Yeovil in aid of Armed Forces charity SSAFA. The event is being organised by the Yeovilton branch of SSAFA – Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association – and tickets are priced £30 each. The black tie event will include a two-course buffet, charity auction, plus…

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Autumn fair for Yeovil Amateur Panto Society

Autumn fair for Yeovil Amateur Panto Society

Posted: 23rd October 2013
THE Yeovil Amateur Pantomime Society will be holding an Autumn Fair on Saturday (October 26, 2013) from 2pm. The fair will be held at the Holy Trinity Church and Community Centre along Lysander Road, Yeovil, and all are welcome to go along and enjoy the stalls and refreshments. YAPS will be performing the panto Dick Whittington at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil next year…

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Matt Cahill survives X Factor sing-off

Matt Cahill survives X Factor sing-off

Posted: 21st October 2013
CONGRATULATIONS go to South Somerset singer Matt Cahill and his fellow band members of Kingsland Road after progressing through to the next round of ITV talent show X Factor. Matt, 25, of Chard, and his boy band members had to keep their nerve on last night’s live show as they found themselves in the sing-off with solo singer Shelley Smith. Kingsland Road had found that…

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Yeovil Press confession over X Factor singer

Yeovil Press confession over X Factor singer

Posted: 20th October 2013
THE Yeovil Press has a rather embarrassing confession to make about South Somerset singer Matt Cahill of X Factor finalists Kingsland Road. A few years ago Steve Sowden, of the Yeovil Press, was working as a reporter on a local newspaper in the Chard area, when he was asked to act as a judge at a karaoke competition final at the Phoenix Hotel in the town. And Steve…

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All eyes on Taunton Carnival 2013

All eyes on Taunton Carnival 2013

Posted: 19th October 2013
THE final parade of the South Somerset Carnival Federation Circuit takes place tonight (Saturday, October 19, 2013) at Taunton. Following previous parades at Wellington, Ilminster and Chard, all eyes will be on Taunton for the final procession of the circuit. It will be a big night for all the Carnivalites but especially for members of the Ilminster clubs, Harlequin CC…

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Going out this weekend? Don't forget Radio Cabs!

Going out this weekend? Don't forget Radio Cabs!

Posted: 18th October 2013
IF you are going out for a night on the town this weekend and worried about getting home - why not give Yeovil Radio Cabs a call? The Yeovil Press is delighted to have Radio Cabs as one of its growing number of official sponsors and we would encourage people to give them a call on 01935-426666. Radio Cabs has been serving the Yeovil and surrounding area for more than 40…

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