June 2010
The Royal Bath & West Show, Shepton Mallet 2nd – 5th
Jun A fun-filled family event.
T: 01749 822200
Football Comes to
Radstock Until 31st Aug The story of
football in Somerset, at Radstock Museum.
W: www.radstockmuseum.co.uk
American Quilts, Claverton Until 31st
Oct The American Museum is showcasing many rarely seen
quilts dating from the 18th to 20th centuries.
W: www.americanmuseum.org
Turn of the Century, Fashion
Museum Until end of year Find over 20
stunning Helmut Lang designs on display.
W:
www.fashionmuseum.co.uk
Bath Visual Arts Fringe
Festival Until 13th Jun A fortnight of
theatre,music, comedy, films and kids events.
W: www.fringeartsbath.co.uk
Compton Martin Fete 19th Jun
Village fete with bbq, teas, stalls and children’s activities.
T: 01761 221368
Bath Society of Artists, Victoria Art
Gallery Until 27th June This popular
annual exhibition assembles the very best of regional artists.
Free.
W: www.victoriagal.org.uk
Pumping Station Open Days Until 8th
Aug History and nature trails. Sundays
2-5pm, Blagdon Centre.
W: www.bristolwater.co.uk
Bike Week 2010 12th – 20th Jun Cycle-related
events in support of Bike Week. See Cycle pages.
W: www.bathnes.gov.uk
Bath Fringe Festival
To 13th A fortnight of theatre, music, comedy,
films, circus and kids events.
W: www.fringeartsbath.co.uk
CHEW VALLEY - CHARITY WALK
Keep fit and help outImprove your fitness levels while
supporting rural projects in Nepal and Ghana. The lake-to-lake Chew
Valley Charity Walk, 13th June, is in aid of Help
Rural Nepal and the Atiamah Trust. Walks range from 3-10 miles,
starting and finishing in Chew Magna and taking in sweeping views
of the Chew Valley and Blagdon Lakes. Walk options and location
details will be confirmed upon advance registration.
T: 01275 332924
E: annclifford23@hotmail.com
Bath Society of Artists,Victoria Art Gallery To
20th Massive selling exhibition assembles the cream of
regional artisticartists, free.
W: www.victoriagal.org.uk
Pumping Station Open Days To 8th Aug Historic
engines, displays and nature trails, Sundays 2-5pm, Blagdon.
W: www.bristolwater.co.uk
Fun with art and historyA wealth of family
activities are scheduled for the school holidays.On Thursdays The
American Museum has craft workshops,storytelling and nature
trails.Roman-themed workshops at the Roman Baths on Mondays teach
children about history in a fun and interactive way. Workshops are
being held at the Fashion Museum on Tuesdays and Victoria Art
Gallery on Fridays.
T: 01225 477244 to book.
W: www.bathnes.gov.uk
Saturday 12th TEMPLE CLOUD The Rectory,
Main Road, 2.30pm: Temple Cloud Church Fete.
Saturday 12th QUEEN CHARLTON village
fete, ffi 0117 986 8421.
Sunday 13th CHEW VALLEY LAKE Lake to lake
charity walk, ffi (01275) 332924.
Saturday 19th COMPTON MARTIN Ring o'
Bells, 2pm: Village fete with BBQ, teas, stalls, children's
activities, ffi (01761) 221368.
July 2010
JULY
Roman Baths Late Nights To 31st
Aug Explore the baths by torchlight until 10pm. Last entry
9pm.
W: www.romanbaths.co.uk
Hymns in the Park11th July
Easton Salvation Army Band at Keynsham Memorial Park. 5-6pm,
free.
W: www.bathnes.gov.uk
The Diana Dresses17th July See
ten of Diana, Princess of Wales’ dresses at the Fashion
Museum,Bath. Until 9 January 2011.
W: www.fashionmuseum.co.uk
Archaeology, Roman Baths 19th
Jul Bring along your ancient finds for identification and
learn about archaeology. 6-9pm.
W: www.romanbaths.co.uk
Family Regatta, Chew Valley Lake
Sailing Club 24th Jul Boating fun in the
southwest’s largest inland waterway. From 11am.
W: www.chewvalleysailing.org.uk
Guided Walk, Keynsham Memorial
Park 30th Jul A 3.5-mile stroll through
the park and Chew Valley. 10.30am-12.30pm, free.
W: www.riveravontrail.org.uk
Englishcombe Explorers, Englishcombe
Tithe Barn 31st Jul Medieval buildings,
hands-on activities and archaeology. 11am-4pm.
W: www.romanbaths.co.uk
Roman Baths Late NightsTo 31st Aug Explore the
baths by torchlight, open to 10pm July and August.
W: www.romanbaths.co.uk
Archaeology, Roman Baths
19th Bring your finds for identification and learn
about archaeology, 6-9pm.
W: www.romanbaths.co.uk
Family Regatta, Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club
24th Boating fun in the south-west’s largest
inland waterway, from 11am.
W: www.chewvalleysailing.org.uk
Guided Walk, Keynsham Memorial Park 30th
A 3.5-mile stroll through the park and Chew Valley,
10.30am-12.30pm, free.
W: www.riveravontrail.org.uk
Tree Walk, Keynsham Memorial Park 30th
Find out all about the park’s native and exotic trees, 7pm,
free.
W: www.riveravontrail.org.uk
Englishcombe Explorers, Englishcombe Tithe Barn
31st Explore medieval buildings, learnabout archaeology and
enjoy hands-on activities, 11am-4pm.
W: www.romanbaths.co.uk
The Sound of Summer, Outdoor music is one of
the great joys of summer weather. Keynsham Music Festival,
4th July, features a wealth of talented new music.
Family activities, including writing and music workshops, and film
screenings can also be enjoyed. Jazz and blues are on offer at
Green Park Station 18th July at the Cooler
festival and American music, including big jazz, gospel, and
bluegrass can be enjoyed on selected weekend afternoons at
The American Museum.
W: keynshammusicfestival.co.uk
W: www.coolerfestivals.co.uk
W: keynshammusicfestival.co.uk
W: www.coolerfestivals.co.uk
Party in the Park 2010 Peasedown St John will
be hosting their second annual village festival on 17th July at
Beacon Field and Hall, from noon to 8pm. The event, which raises
funds for charity, promises to be a day of fun for the whole
community. Festivities will include live music, hot food,
traditional fete stalls and fun family games, such as ‘gladiator’
duelling and ‘sumo’ wrestling.
T: 01761 420862
E: nathan_hartley@msn.com
Throughtout Summer
Football, Radstock MuseumTo 31st Aug The story
of Somerset’s contribution to football.
W: www.radstockmuseum.co.uk
American Quilts, Claverton To 31st Oct
The American Museum is showcasing many of its rarely-seen quilts
from the 18th to 20th centuries.
W: www.americanmuseum.org
Fun with art and history A wealth of family
activities are scheduled for school holidays. On Thursdays The
American Museum has drop-in craft workshops, story-telling and
nature trails in the grounds. Roman-themed workshops at the Baths
on Mondays teach children about history in a fun and interactive
way. Talks and workshops are being held at the Fashion Museum on
Tuesdays and Victoria Art Gallery on Fridays.
W: www.bathnes.gov.uk
