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KNIGHTSAT MELLS DAFFODIL FESTIVAL festival
This popular village festival has announced new attractions for 2012,
including the Medieval Combat Society, which will recreate battles for festival goers who will be able to watch knights in armour in stunning foot combat tournaments from the 14th century. The line-up of live bands
The perfect family outing, with fun to be had by all
include ‘indie-pop’ group Centrefolds, My Social Orbit, The Bad Detectives, The Shout, plus boogie and blues from Dudlow Joe and hypnotic latin rhythms from the Zumba demos. Over 130 stalls and food
What’s on IN WELLS
UNTIL 15 APRIL EXHIBITION nChandos Society of Artists exhibition and sale of works. Wells & Mendip Museum;
wellsmuseum.org.uk
21 APRIL – 3 JUNE EXHIBITION nHarry Patch and World Wars I and II exhibition. Wells & Mendip Museum;
wellsmuseum.org.uk
21 APRIL COMMUNITY GARDEN LAUNCH nFrom 11am – 4pm, visitors can enjoy tours, free activities and information stalls in The Bishop’s Palace’s brand new community garden. Have a go at sowing herbs to take home, or bring along some seeds or seedlings to swap with other local gardeners on the ‘exchange table.’ Coinciding with the RHS National Garden Week it’s the perfect time to get involved. The Bishop’s Palace, Wells;
bishopspalace.org.uk
6 MAY HARRY PATCH MEMORIAL nThe unveiling ceremony of the new Harry Patch memorial takes place outside the museum, with processions, speeches, military
band music and fun for the whole family from 3pm. Wells & Mendip Museum;
wellsmuseum.org.uk
7 MAY MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS nThe Market Place, Wells
12 MAY BRITTEN’S WAR REQUIEM nWells Cathedral Oratorio Society under conductor Matthew Owens performs Britten’s War Requiem to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first performance. Soloists Janice Watson (soprano), James Gilchrist (tenor) and Neal Davies (bass-baritone) are joined by La Folia Orchestra and the Choristers of Wells Cathedral Choir. Tickets available from Wells Cathedral shop box office on Tel: 01749 672773 and at the door. Wells Cathedral, Wells;
wellscathedral.org.uk
20 MAY MILTON LODGE OPEN GARDENS DAY nMilton Lodge gardens and arboretum will be open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme open days programme, 2pm – 5pm. £5, children free. Plants for sale, refreshments available, dogs welcome. Milton Lodge, Wells, BA5 3AQ;
ngs.org.uk
24 MAY FINDS IDENTIFICATION DAY nBring your treasures to be analysed. 11am – 3pm. Wells & Mendip Museum;
wellsmuseum.org.uk
26 MAY – 25 NOVEMBER EXHIBITION nThe ‘Treasure’ exhibition will showcase extraordinary, rare and personal artefacts from across the Diocese of Bath & Wells. Many have never been on public view nor had their stories revealed before. The Bishop’s Palace, Wells;
bishopspalace.org.uk
30 MAY – 2 JUNE ROYAL BATH & WEST SHOW nFeaturing the country’s finest livestock and over 600 trade stands plus the National Cheese Awards and the UK’s biggest cider competition, the Royal Bath & West Show is your chance to experience canoeing, visit an art exhibition, sample and purchase some of the best British produce, marvel at birds of prey in the countryside arena or watch some of the finest animals in the country. For tickets Tel: 01749 822222 or book online at
bathandwest.com
stands will sell everything from local arts and crafts to regional produce, while Morris Men and Town Criers keep the crowds entertained. Classic cars go on display alongside fairground rides, beer and cider tents, a climbing wall, a bungee trampoline and much more. Opening the festival, which
takes place on Monday 9 April from 11am, will be Supergrass singer Danny Goffey and his partner, singer-songwriter-turned -designer Pearl Lowe. • For full details of what’s on offer, visit:
www.mellsdaffodilfestival.co.uk
www.mediaclash.co.uk Wells Life 9
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