Axbridge Diary of Events
By Harry Mottram: Some Axbridge dates coming up. Send Axbridge events to me and I’ll try to keep the list updated. Email: harryfmottram@gmail.com I’ll also post on my website at www.harrymottram.co.uk
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PLEASE NOTE: Creative Youth workshops (Theatre, Music and Film) on 27th and 28th May and on 6th and 7th June at Axbridge Arts Centre will be rescheduled for the summer holidays with new dates to be confirmed.
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Sat-Sun, 6-7 June. Axbridge Open Gardens. In aid of the Friends of Axbridge Church. A chance to visit lots of gardens and soak up the hard work of the town’s gardeners – and maybe join in this year and open your green space as well.
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Sun 7 June. Singing.
Axe Vale Arts Centre, West Street, Axbridge (The former Methodist Chapel) United Kingdom, BS26 2AA.
Join singer and workshop leader Lauren Holloway from Three Rivers acapella trio for a full day immersive singing workshop, which is open to anyone who enjoys singing in a group setting. Lauren and Three Rivers trio enthralled our audience recently at their acapella concert. During the day you’ll learn traditional 3 part-harmony polyphonic folk songs (meaning taught in 3 part harmony) from around the world, including songs from the Republic of Georgia, The Balkans and Apalacia. If you love singing with others and want to experience the joy of these beautiful and emotive songs then come along and join Lauren at Axe Vale Arts on Sunday 7th June. There is no need to read music as all songs will be taught by ear and words will be provided. Over 16’s only. The workshop runs from 10am to 4pm with an hour for lunch. Coffee and tea will be available during the workshop, but please bring lunch with you.
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Sun 7 June. Axbridge Parish Church. 10am Church Service.
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Monday 8th June. Axbridge Town Council. Full meeting. Open to the public.
Town Hall. 7.30pm. https://www.axbridge-tc.gov.uk/
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Sat 13 June. Crafternoon.
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Sat 13 Jun. Axe Vale Arts Centre. Writing Workshop – Flash Fiction / Humour.
Axe Vale Arts Centre, West Street, Axbridge (The former Methodist Chapel) United Kingdom, BS26 2AA.
About the Tutor:
Christopher Fielden is an award-winning and Amazon bestselling author. He is also an award-winning editor. His work has been featured in books published by independent press, established magazines and many competition anthologies.
The workshop runs from 10am to 4pm with an hour for lunch.
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Sunday 14 June. ACT: recruitment meeting for the panto in the Town Hall. 7pm.
Sunday 14th June from 7pm at Axbridge Town Hall. Panto cast and crew recruitment.
Join us for the Launch Night of Axbridge Community Theatre’s first pantomime in 20 years: Dick Whittington – Sunday 14th June from 7pm at Axbridge Town Hall, or send us an email to register your interest to: axbridgecommunitytheatre@gmail.com Auditions for actors (grown-ups!) will be held in Axbridge on the 21st, 22nd and 24th June (timings and locations TBC). Auditions for children will be held in September. Performance week: 25th – 28th November. If you’re new to ACT, rehearsals are held on Sundays starting in September, but you will only be required for the scenes you’re in, based on a weekly rehearsal schedule (i.e., you won’t be needed all day every week…unless perhaps if you’re playing Dick!)
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Tango Calor
Axe Vale Arts Centre, United Kingdom, BS26 2AA
Sun 14th June 2026
If you are passionate about Latin culture and music, then this event is definitely one for you!
Tango Calor are simply one of the best tango trios in the UK. A collective of musicians with a love of Argentine Tango.
Formed by Bandoneon player Mirek Salman in 2016 alongside virtuoso guitarist Daryl Kellie and incomparable singer and percussionist, Jimmy Can.
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Wed 17 Jun. Axe Vale Arts Centre. Poetry and spoken word evening.
Axe Vale Arts Centre, West Street, Axbridge (The former Methodist Chapel) United Kingdom, BS26 2AA.
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Wed June 17. Visit to ssGreat Britain, Bristol, with conducted tour organised by the Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society based at King John’s Hunting Lodge. Minibus from Cross Memorial Hall 9.30 am or Axbridge Square at 9.45am cost will be a max of £30 per head reduced if a few more go, payable on the day. If you are interested and would like to join the society contact Liz Scott by email at moorlandfm@btinternet.com. For more information about the local history group visit https://kingjohnshuntinglodge.co.uk/
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Wed 17 June. Oak House Hotel. Football on the telly.
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Sat 20 June. Introduction to Clay & Glazing (Part 2)
Axe Vale Arts Centre, West Street, Axbridge (The former Methodist Chapel) United Kingdom, BS26 2AA.
This is a two-session Ceramics Workshop, over two Saturdays. The ticket price includes both sessions.
Session 1 – Saturday 16th May ’26, 10am – 12pm. Introduction to Clay
Session 2 – Saturday 20th June ’26, 10am – 12pm. Introduction to Glazing Clay
If you have ever wondered about making ceramics why not try your hand at some of the basic techniques in a fun and relaxed environment?The first workshop will introduce you to clay – creating small and easy pieces using a variety of techniques with lots of hands-on practice in a relaxed atmosphere.
To get the most from this workshop it is best to attend both sessions. The pots created in the first session will be fired, and ready for you to experiment and apply a simple decoration with underglaze, which will prepare your pottery for a final glaze firing.
Your finished work can be collected later, by arrangement with Axe Vale Arts.
Coffee and tea will be available during the workshop.
There are just 8 places available for this workshop, so please book early to avoid disappointment!
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Wed 24th June 2026. Axe Vale Acoustic: Acoustic open mic night
Axe Vale Arts Centre, United Kingdom, BS26 2AA
Come along and join us for an inclusive night of acoustic music. All welcome to play or listen. Singers, musicians, songwriters, bands, soloists…all formats and styles welcome to come along and enjoy the acoustics of our amazing venue
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Wed June 24. Visit to visit to Westbury-sub-Mendip Romano-British farmhouse excavations, which have been going on for the past six years organised by the Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society based at King John’s Hunting Lodge. Because of the shortage of parking spaces, try to share transport for meeting at 2pm near the old station site for a walk along the Strawberry Line to the location. Some of the finds have been included in a new Roman gallery at Wells Museum, which is well worth seeing. If you are interested and would like to join the society contact Liz Scott by email at moorlandfm@btinternet.com. For more information about the local history group visit https://kingjohnshuntinglodge.co.uk/
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Books, Bakes & Banter
Axe Vale Arts Centre, United Kingdom, BS26 2AA
Sat 27th June 2026
This is a FREE, monthly, social event for anyone who loves books or talking about books. Come along and browse our selection of good quality used books, available to buy for a small donation to Axe Vale Arts. You can also buy delicious cakes and a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Please also feel free to donate books that you have loved but no longer have room for, and would like to encourage others to read!
The event runs for two hours, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome! You can drop it an any time, and stay as long as you like. It is a space for you and others to talk about about current reads, book recommendations and book reviews.
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Sat 27 June. Axe Vale Arts Centre. Introduction to Textile printing with Stencils. 10:00AM
In this workshop run by tutor Soraya Schofield, you will learn how to print with textile inks and medium, using stencils onto fabric.
You will work towards designing and printing your own tote bag to take home with you. Soraya will take you through the basics of textile printing, showing you how to draw and cut your own designs so they can be printed and layered onto the fabrics.
If you are nervous about your drawing skills, don’t worry, as Soraya will have some photographs and show you how to create a design from there. There will also be lettering available for anyone wanting to devise their own slogan along with their designs.
This workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone with a little knowledge of textile print.
The workshop runs from 10am to 4pm with an hour for lunch.
Coffee and tea will be available during the workshop, but please bring lunch with you.
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Sun 28 June. 2026 Axbridge Rumble in the Jumble between 10am and 2pm. We are keeping the cost the same at £10 a stall. If you do not have room outside your house there will be a limited number of stalls in the Town Hall pm me if interested. All stall money to Axbridge Museum Trust. Rumble in the Jumble 2026 is getting nearer so start sorting and get ready to RUMBLE.
The carnival committee will be offering: Tea and Cake in the Town Hall raising funds for the Blackberry Carnival in September.
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The Sidetracks – soft rocking band.
Axe Vale Arts Centre, United Kingdom, BS26 2AA
Sun 28th June 2026
The Sidetracks are Somerset’s one and only CSYN/Mama & Papas/Burrito/Byrds country rock act, performing songs from Laurel Canyon and US Americana. They’re a little bit country . . . they’re a little bit blues . . . and they’re a little bit Rock n Roll. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of musical entertainment.
This is a free event, but in lieu of tickets we would welcome donations which will go to Axe Vale Arts, a registered charity (£5 minimum donation suggested). You can ‘book’ a space at this event via this ticket shop. Alternatively just turn up on the day!
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Sat 4 July. Farmers’ Market in Axbridge Square. 9am-1pm.
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Saturday 11 July. Sports and Social Event in the Square.
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Sat-Sun, 10th-12th July, Priddy Folk Festival – https://www.priddyfolk.org
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Monday 13th July. Axbridge Town Council. Full meeting. Open to the public.
Town Hall. 7.30pm. https://www.axbridge-tc.gov.uk/
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Wednesday July 15, 2pm. Local history talk at Shute Shelve organised by the Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society based at King John’s Hunting Lodge. Meet at the National Trust car park, Shute Shelve, for a talk by Madeleine Roberts on historic Cross Rifle Club and a gentle walk to see the site of the old firing ranges on Cross Plain. If you are interested and would like to join the society contact Liz Scott by email at moorlandfm@btinternet.com For more information about the local history group visit https://kingjohnshuntinglodge.co.uk/
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Wed 15 Jul. Axe Vale Arts Centre. Poetry and spoken word evening.
Axe Vale Arts Centre, West Street, Axbridge (The former Methodist Chapel) United Kingdom, BS26 2AA.
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Saturday July 18, 11am. Coffee morning at The Oak House hotel, organised by the Axbridge Archaeological and Local History Society based at King John’s Hunting Lodge. If you are interested and would like to join the society contact Liz Scott by email at moorlandfm@btinternet.com For more information about the local history group visit https://kingjohnshuntinglodge.co.uk/
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Sat 25 July. Batts Combe Quarry Open Day.
Heidelberg Materials UK is opening the doors to its Batts Combe quarry operations from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 25 July 2026.
Visitors will have the opportunity to take a guided minibus tour of the quarry and see some of the giant quarry machinery in action.
Members of the Batts Combe team will also be on hand to talk about all things quarrying, such as geology and blasting as well as the varied career opportunities we offer.
We’ll also be joined by blasting specialists BAM, minerologists from the Russell Society as well as representatives from Somerset Wildlife Trust and Avon and Somerset Police.
For more information and to book tickets, visit www.tickettailor.com/events/heidelbergmaterialsuk/2190495
The nominal £2.50 entry fee will be donated to Cheddar Youth Trust, Under 12s go free.
Tickets are limited so book yours today! We look forward to welcoming you to our quarry.
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Sat 1 Aug. Farmers’ Market in Axbridge Square. 9am-1pm.
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Monday 10th Aug. Axbridge Town Council in the Town Hall.
Full meeting. Open to the public.
7.30pm. https://www.axbridge-tc.gov.uk/
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Monday, 31 August. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Exactly three years to the next Axbridge Pageant. https://www.facebook.com/groups/209118200277392
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Sat 5 Sept. Farmers’ Market in Axbridge Square. 9am-1pm.
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Monday, 14 September. Axbridge Town Council in the Town Hall.
Full meeting. Open to the public.
7.30pm. https://www.axbridge-tc.gov.uk/
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Sat 3 Oct. Farmers’ Market in Axbridge Square. 9am-1pm.
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10th October. Murder Mystery evening in the Town Hall. Organised by Friends of the Church
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Monday 12 October. Axbridge Town Council in the Town Hall.
Full meeting. Open to the public.
7.30pm. https://www.axbridge-tc.gov.uk/
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Sat 7 Nov. Farmers’ Market in Axbridge Square. 9am-1pm.
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Sat, 21 Nov: Axbridge Progressive Supper. 6pm-11.30pm.This article is from last year but all the does and don’ts and top tips along with the timetable are spot on. https://www.harrymottram.co.uk/…/axbridge-news…/
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24-28 Nov. Town Hall. LIVE THEARE. Pantomime. Dick Whittington. Axbridge Community Theatre. 7.30pm Nightly.
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Tue 1 Dec. Winscombe. Christmas Market.
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Sat 5 Dec. Farmers’ Market in Axbridge Square. 9am-1pm.
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Sat-Mon 25-27 Aug. Axbridge. Pageant/community play. 3pm The Square. See https://www.facebook.com/groups/209118200277392/
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Harry Mottram
Axbridge News is edited by Harry Mottram and is published for the interest of himself and fellow residents.
NOTE: Everything I write on Axbridge News is in the public domain – anyone can look up the information or ask the odd question. I just put it together so it makes sense to me.
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Email:harryfmottram@gmail.com
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