Home Farm Fest 2013: Pineapple Thief look forward to playing

Home Farm Fest 2013: Pineapple Thief look forward to playing

Posted: 30th May 2013
BAND The Pineapple Thief can’t wait to perform on stage at this year’s Home Farm Fest at Chilthorne Domer which is rapidly approaching. The indie and progressive rock band originates from the Yeovil area having been formed by Bruce Soord in 1999 and has been a regular supporter of the Piers Simon Appeal which hosts the annual Home Farm Fest. The PSA was formed following…

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Home Farm Fest 2013: Storm to headline on June 8

Home Farm Fest 2013: Storm to headline on June 8

Posted: 29th May 2013
THE ever-popular local band Storm will headline the forthcoming Home Farm Fest at Chilthorne Domer. Nineteen bands and acts will take to the main Dutch Barn Stage at Home Farm for the three-day festival on June 7-9. Storm, who have been mainstays of the festival which was first held back in 2006, will headline on Saturday, June 8. PHOTO: Big Home Farm Fest supporters…

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Home Farm Fest 2013: Fun for all the family

Home Farm Fest 2013 Fun for all the family

Posted: 29th May 2013
CHILDREN at the forthcoming Home Farm Fest at Chilthorne Domer will be able to visit the Fun Zone and the Land of Fairies. Organisers of the festival from the Piers Simon Appeal have been keen to attract more family groups to the three-day music event and that has meant laying on more activities for the youngsters. There will be a Kids Field at the Home Farm Fest with…

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Green Scythe Fair coming soon

Green Scythe Fair coming soon

Posted: 29th May 2013
THE ninth Green Scythe Fair will once again be taking place at Thorney Lakes at Muchelney, near Langport, on Sunday, June 9, from 11am. The annual event at the height of the haymaking season goes from strength to strength and this year’s will be outstanding. Events include live hay and willow sculpting with Serena de la Hey, woodland puppets, and the lunchtime debate…

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Home Farm Fest 2013: Get your tickets now!

Home Farm Fest 2013: Get your tickets now!

Posted: 28th May 2013
FINAL preparations are being made ahead of the forthcoming Home Farm Fest at Chilthorne Domer in aid of the Piers Simon Appeal and the School in a Bag initiative. The three-day festival will be held at Home Farm on June 7-9 and will feature 54 acts on three stages. It will kick-off on Friday, June 7, with Posh Frocks and Wellies, and then run through all day on Saturday…

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May Fair at Yeovil Country Park

May Fair at Yeovil Country Park

Posted: 25th May 2013
THOUSANDS are expected to return to Yeovil Country Park for this year’s May Fair on Bank Holiday Monday. Organised by South Somerset District Council’s countryside team, the event will include: Puppetry and story telling; art & craft activities; birds of prey and owl display; wood turning; Yeovil & District Model Boat Club; wildlife charities; countryside stalls and…

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Levellers coming to Yeovil

Levellers coming to Yeovil

Posted: 25th May 2013
HIGHLY-ACCLAIMED folk and rock superstars, Levellers, will be appearing at the Westland Leisure Complex in Yeovil on Saturday, June 15, from 8pm. Renowned for their energetic live shows, Levellers’ have long displayed a level of consummate musicality, incisive songwriting and dedication that dwarf most acts. In their 25-year career, they have notched up an impressive six…

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Hold a tea party for Marie Curie Cancer Care

Hold a tea party for Marie Curie Cancer Care

Posted: 22nd May 2013
MARIE Curie Cancer Care is asking the people of Yeovil and South Somerset to hold a Blooming Great Tea Party this June and July to help raise funds for the charity. It can be as simple as a cuppa with colleagues, a vintage inspired tea party or garden party with friends. It’s a great way to get together with friends and family to do something easy and fun for charity…

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Radio Controlled Air Show at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

Radio Controlled Air Show at the Fleet Air Arm Museum

Posted: 18th May 2013
THE international Radio Controlled Air Show which showcases the best RC flying displays from around the world will return to the Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton on May 26-27. Radio controlled stunt pilots including World Champion Jamie Robertson from the USA will be competing within the exclusive Zone competition where helicopter flying skills are guaranteed to…

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Bravo Two Zero author at Fleet Air Arm Museum

Bravo Two Zero author at Fleet Air Arm Museum

Posted: 18th May 2013
FORMER SAS man turned best-selling author, Andy McNab, will be at the Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton later this month. McNab will be there on Thursday, May 30, from 7pm to meet fans and talk about the release of the 20 th anniversary edition of his huge hit novel Bravo Two Zero. It was the true story of how an eight-man British Army SAS patrol – led by Sgt Andy…

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