What’s On

Somerset Chamber Choir in Wells Cathedral – 40th Anniversary Concert 27th July at 7:00pm. Tallis’s extraordinary 40-part masterpiece Spem in Alium, in a dramatic arrangement featuring cornetts & sackbuts, will form the centrepiece of this very special concert which will also include exuberant music by H Praetorius, JS Bach’s dazzling Magnificat in D, the soaring…

Wells Labour Coffee Morning – Towards Sustainable Food and Farming Wells Labour Coffee Morning, Saturday 13th July, 10:00am – 12 noon, at The Portway Annexe, Portway Avenue, Wells BA5 2QF. Free entry. Everybody welcome. Stewart Crocker will be exploring the impact of our food choices, on the environment, the farmers, the animals, on our health,…

Grand Auction in Cedars Hall Wells, Tuesday 9th July We are holding a Grand Auction at 7:00pm in Cedar’s Hall on Tuesday 9th July, in aid of Christ Church Henton revitalisation programme. Many wonderful auction lots are available, including a stay in a chateau in Burgundy, a day at the races with a racehorse owner,…

Art Exhibition in Wells Cathedral – Jesmarie’s Painters Once again, Jesmarie’s Painters are delighted to announce they are holding an exhibition of their art works in the Cloisters of Wells Cathedral from Monday 8th to Friday 19th July. This group of local talented artists, all residing in the Wells area, are proud to be displaying…

May Ellis – Author Talk at Wells Library This local author will talk about writing and researching her heart-warming historical saga series “Clarks Factory Girls” on Wednesday 10th July at 10:30am. To reserve a place at this FREE event, please email wlslib@somerset.gov.uk or call in at the library.

Wookey Hole WI. Would you like to make new friends? Wookey Hole WI gather once a month on a Monday afternoon. We meet at the Wookey Hole Caves Hotel at 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Our July meeting is Monday 1st July. If you are new to the area or would like to meet new friends then…

Fascinating and Curious Museum at Wells Library Join us at Wells Library on Tuesday 16th July, 10:00am – 12:00pm for a fun and engaging heritage session designed for young children aged 2-4. The Fascinating and Curious Museum gives children hands-on experience with a range of heritage objects. There will also be a creative activity with…

Almshouse residents open their gardens to the public The City of Wells Almshouses are delighted to announce that residents will once again be opening their Chapel, Guildroom and gardens for another Summer Open Day on Saturday 15th June from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Ploughman’s lunch, Home-made cakes and puddings will be served at the Bubwith Almshouses…

Enjoy an evening of light opera in Henton Village Hall Ian Spencer, a well known singer and performer both here and in the Netherlands, will present an evening of light opera in Henton Village Hall on Saturday 8th June, accompanied by Abigail Wise on piano. Come and enjoy your favourite songs in a relaxed and…