What’s on in and around Minehead, 24 Sep – 1 Oct 2016…
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Somerset Open Studios
Dates: Sat 24 Sept – Sun 25 Sept, various locations and timings – remember our own Leo Davey in Minehead: 24c Quirke Street (Just off Friday Street), Minehead, Somerset TA24 5UE Open 11am – 4pm Tuesday to Saturday. e:leo@leodavey.com t: 07816 151433 http://www.leodavey.com/about.html And there are 210 other wonderful artists participating. For more information go to http://somersetartworks.org.uk/openstudios16/venues/ .
Exmoor Adventure at the SW Outdoor Festival: Tree-Climbing Activity
Dates: Fri 23 – Sun 25 Sep 2015, Heddon Valley
Come and try the exciting new activity of Tree Climbing at the SW Outdoor Festival! We’ve got a huge tree set up in the Heddon Valley, with climbing holds attached and ropes rigged, ready for you to climb. This activity is open to all ages from 5 years upwards. Tree Climbing will be available on the Friday afternoon, the Saturday and the Sunday. Just turn up and have a go, only £5 pp. Speed climbing competition throughout the weekend, for your chance to win some great prizes. More info: http://www.exmooradventures.co.uk/?m=20160923&cat=5
The Big Adventure @ The South West Outdoor Festival
Date: Sat 24 – Sun 25 Sep 2016 10am-4pm, Hunters Inn EX31 4PY – Join the adventure! Come and explore the natural world with family games and activities lasting all day in some of the most amazing locations on Exmoor. Please wear outdoor clothing and suitable footwear. No need to book – just turn up. Charge: Donations to Caremoor welcome. Contact: 01398 323841
Lynton and Valley of Rocks – An Historic Tour
Date: Tue 27 Sep 2016 10am-12:30pm, Valley of Rocks ENPA car park with picnic area & toilets. Grid Ref 7113 4968 – Join a member of The Exmoor Society on this fascinating 2.5 ml walk to see a different view of Lynton, learn how it has been shaped over the years and how the Victorians were drawn to the splendour of Valley of Rocks. No need to book – just turn up. No charge. Small donation appreciated from non-members. Contact: 01398 323335 More information: www.exmoorsociety.com
Sunset Sessions (Channel Adventure)
Date: Tue 27 Sep 2016, 6:30 – 8:30pm, Minehead Harbour
Sunset Sessions is aimed at adults wanting to try new activities and get active in West Somerset. No previous experience in the activities is required. Cost: from £10pp. No need to book; just show up.
At the Regal Theatre: Regal Film Society – The BFG
Date: Tue 27 Sep 2016, 7:30pm, The Regal Theatre, Minehead
Dir: Steven Spielberg UK/Canada/USA 2016 117 mins Cert: PG – The film adaptation of the well-loved novel by Roald Dahl stars Oscar-winning British actor Mark Rylance as the Big Friendly Giant. TICKETS: £5.00, 14 & Under/Film Society Members £3.00 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The New Jersey Boys – Oh What a Night!
Date: Thur 29 Sep 2016, 7:30pm, The Regal Theatre, Minehead
The New Jersey Boys take their audience on a musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all time – the Four Seasons. The packed two set programme includes all the hits such as Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like a Man and much more. TICKETS: Adults £16.50, Friends £16.00, ES40’s/Students £8.50
The Grom Squad (Channel Adventure)
Date: Thu 29 Sep 2016, 5 – 7pm, Minehead Harbour
Fun sessions for young people age 10 – 16 to develop their skills in a variety of areas.
This week: Water Sports Cost: from £5pp. Book online at https://v1.bookwhen.com/channeladventure; more information online at http://www.channeladventure.co.uk/#!clubs/c14ri
Book Sale in aid of the Model Railway and Dulverton Heritage Centre
Date: Fri 30 Sep 2016 10:30am-4:00pm, Dulverton Heritage Centre TA22 9EX – Grand Book Sale in aid of Dulverton Model Railway and the Heritage Centre (weather permitting as the event is to be held outside the Heritage Centre). Model can be seen together with all the usual exhibits – ALL FREE ADMISSION. Contact: 07969243887 More information: www.dulvertonheritagecentre.org.uk/
The Minehead Eye
Wed – Thu – Fri, 10am – 2pm Indoor Playground & Bouncy Castle, Free Admission
Thu 10am – noon Kids’ Arts and Crafts, Free Admission; 6 – 8pm Girls Night in Skate Park/Bouldering Cave
Fri 5 – 8pm Boys Night in the Skate Park and Bouldering Cave
More info – http://www.mineheadeye.co.uk/
Lynton Cinema
Bridget Jones’s Baby
Sat 24 – Thu 29 Sep 2016 8:00pm daily; Mon 26 Sep 2016 2:30pm
Running time 120min Cert 15
Fri 30 Sep 2016 Title TBA
Seat prices £5.00 for adults, £4.50 for senior citizens (65 and over), £3.00 for children (up to and including 14 years). Seats can be booked in advance on (01598) 753397. Lynton Cinema, Lee Road, Lynton EX35 6HW
Minehead Country Market (Minehead’s Original Producers’ Market)
Every Friday, 9:00am – 11.30am Not in the High Street, but indoors in the Quaker Meeting House, 9 Bancks Street, Minehead TA24 5DJ – Come shop our selection of home made cakes, breads, pies, scones, quiches, soups, casseroles and more, all home made by our local producers and delicious! Local eggs, produce, plants and crafts also available. Come in for a chat with our friendly producers and staff.
Minehead Farmers’ Market
On every Friday in the Parade, Minehead. Produce from around the south west. http://mineheadfarmersmarket.co.uk/index.html