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Friday 7th March 8:00 PM
FOLK - "TWO NATIONS"
Friday 7th March at 8.00pm (pre-show supper at 7:00pm) The TIME and TIDE THEATRE GROUP present "TWO NATIONS" Tickets £10 (£21 including pre-show supper) can be booked on 01460 54973 A story told in music, drama and poetry of the life and times, for both rich and poor, in the early nineteenth century. Society at that time essentially consisted of two different worlds, the rich with bounteous luxuries, the poor with very little at all except for extreme hardship...
Sophie Wright is a singer-songwriter who enjoys songs and ballads that tell a good story. She sings, often with guitar accompaniment, a repertoire including traditional material, contemporary songs and self-penned compositions. She has worked in groups (Endangered Species, Fieldwork, Time and Tide Theatre Co.), in duos (Graham Moore, Bob Axford, Ken Stephens) and performs solo as well as leading related workshops ( 'I'll mount the air on swallow's wings' -Songs from the Hammond... Read More »
Music
Friday 7th March 8:00 PM
FOLK - "TWO NATIONS"
Sophie Wright is a singer-songwriter who enjoys songs and ballads that tell a good story. She sings,... more »
Friday 14th March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Ronnie Jones' Quartet
Offering a palette of styles, drummer and percussionist Ronnie Jones brings his Devon-based band to... more »
Friday 21st March 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
Ian Perry is an emerging singer, songwriter, guitarist and poet based in Bristol, England. His music... more »
Friday 4th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham with Pete Allen
Pete Allen is regarded as one of Europe's most talented and exciting masters of the clarinet. In... more »
Saturday 12th April 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Maiastra
Arisa Fujita leads top-class recent graduates from London conservatoires in one of Mozart's most... more »
Friday 18th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Ken Peplowski and Julian Stringle with The Craig Milverton Trio
Ken Peplowski was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1958. He started playing clarinet and tenor... more »
Friday 2nd May 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Katherine Bicknell, flute and Keziah Thomas, harp
Handel Harp Concerto in Bb Alwyn Naiades Fantasy-Sonata Scott ... more »
Friday 9th May 8:00 PM
BLUES - Rick Payne
Rick Payne is an established acoustic blues guitarist with many national and international tours to... more »
Friday 16th May 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - The Artisans
A MEDIEVAL EXPERIENCE 'The Artisans dust off medieval music, bringing it to vibrant life... more »
Friday 23rd May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Matt Wates Sextet
The combination of two saxes, trumpet and rhythm section is a classic one in jazz and has appeared... more »
Friday 30th May 8:00 PM
'ARRIS'S MUSIC 'ALL
Chris Harris was born in Bridgwater, and trained at the Rose Bruford College, the Jacques Lecoq mime... more »
Friday 6th June 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Alasdair Beatson
Alasdair Beatson returns to the West Country following his travels to festivals around the world. ... more »
Friday 13th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Themen, Weller & Lockett with The Dave Newton Trio
Dave Newton grew up in Renfrewshire, Scotland, and after graduating from Leeds College of Music in... more »
Friday 27th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Craig Milverton, Nigel Price and Sandy Suchodolski
Craig Milverton has played at all our top UK jazz venues along with The Birmingham Symphony Hall,... more »
Friday 4th July 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - The Busch Ensemble
Haydn Trio in E flat XV:29 Mendelssohn Piano Trio No 2 in C minor Op 66 Schubert ... more »
Friday 11th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Bateman Brothers Jazz Band
The older members of the Bateman Brother's audiences often remark on how the band takes them back... more »
Friday 18th July 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Tamsin Waley-Cohen, Stephen Upshaw and John Reid
Beethoven Sonata for violin and piano in F Op 24 (Spring) Britten ... more »
Friday 25th July 8:00 PM
BLUES - Papa George and Zoot Money
When he was ten years old, Papa George persuaded his parents to buy him his first guitar. This was... more »
FOLK - "TWO NATIONS"
Sophie Wright is a singer-songwriter who enjoys songs and ballads that tell a good story. She sings,... more »
Friday 14th March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Ronnie Jones' Quartet
Offering a palette of styles, drummer and percussionist Ronnie Jones brings his Devon-based band to... more »
Friday 21st March 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
Ian Perry is an emerging singer, songwriter, guitarist and poet based in Bristol, England. His music... more »
Friday 4th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham with Pete Allen
Pete Allen is regarded as one of Europe's most talented and exciting masters of the clarinet. In... more »
Saturday 12th April 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Maiastra
Arisa Fujita leads top-class recent graduates from London conservatoires in one of Mozart's most... more »
Friday 18th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Ken Peplowski and Julian Stringle with The Craig Milverton Trio
Ken Peplowski was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1958. He started playing clarinet and tenor... more »
Friday 2nd May 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Katherine Bicknell, flute and Keziah Thomas, harp
Handel Harp Concerto in Bb Alwyn Naiades Fantasy-Sonata Scott ... more »
Friday 9th May 8:00 PM
BLUES - Rick Payne
Rick Payne is an established acoustic blues guitarist with many national and international tours to... more »
Friday 16th May 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - The Artisans
A MEDIEVAL EXPERIENCE 'The Artisans dust off medieval music, bringing it to vibrant life... more »
Friday 23rd May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Matt Wates Sextet
The combination of two saxes, trumpet and rhythm section is a classic one in jazz and has appeared... more »
Friday 30th May 8:00 PM
'ARRIS'S MUSIC 'ALL
Chris Harris was born in Bridgwater, and trained at the Rose Bruford College, the Jacques Lecoq mime... more »
Friday 6th June 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Alasdair Beatson
Alasdair Beatson returns to the West Country following his travels to festivals around the world. ... more »
Friday 13th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Themen, Weller & Lockett with The Dave Newton Trio
Dave Newton grew up in Renfrewshire, Scotland, and after graduating from Leeds College of Music in... more »
Friday 27th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Craig Milverton, Nigel Price and Sandy Suchodolski
Craig Milverton has played at all our top UK jazz venues along with The Birmingham Symphony Hall,... more »
Friday 4th July 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - The Busch Ensemble
Haydn Trio in E flat XV:29 Mendelssohn Piano Trio No 2 in C minor Op 66 Schubert ... more »
Friday 11th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Bateman Brothers Jazz Band
The older members of the Bateman Brother's audiences often remark on how the band takes them back... more »
Friday 18th July 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Tamsin Waley-Cohen, Stephen Upshaw and John Reid
Beethoven Sonata for violin and piano in F Op 24 (Spring) Britten ... more »
Friday 25th July 8:00 PM
BLUES - Papa George and Zoot Money
When he was ten years old, Papa George persuaded his parents to buy him his first guitar. This was... more »
Visual Arts
Monday 31st March 9:30 AM
ANNUAL OPEN 2014
Enjoy taking part in one of our most popular exhibitions of the year. Sponsored jointly by Branston,... more »
Monday 28th April 9:30 AM
Sculptor, print-maker and painter
An exhibition not to be missed. Three dedicated and talented artists who have exhibited widely both... more »
Monday 19th May 9:30 AM
Textile Expressions
This exhibition gives an exciting glimpse of what can be achieved in the contemporary world of stitched... more »
Monday 2nd June 9:30 AM
Coast and Country
Caroline is currently based in Devon and works in a variety of mediums, often mixing media to get the... more »
Monday 16th June 9:30 AM
UK Coloured Pencil Society
The UK Coloured Pencil Society was founded in 2001 with three main aims in mind; to promote coloured... more »
Monday 30th June 9:30 AM
Flowers, Fruit and Country Matters
Charo Richie is a full member of the Society of Floral Painters and is always looking for the exciting... more »
Monday 30th June 9:30 AM
Paul Branson
An exhibition in our Café Gallery which will be a must for anyone with connections to the armed... more »
Monday 28th July 9:30 AM
Bound by Stitch
Bound by Stitch is bringing a new body of work to Ilminster based around each members' current... more »
Monday 11th August 9:30 AM
Artists 303
The group has a well deserved reputation for innovation, diversity and quality which is regularly recognised... more »
Monday 25th August 9:30 AM
Photography Open II
We are pleased to announce the second sponsored exhibition of photography after a very successful first... more »
ANNUAL OPEN 2014
Enjoy taking part in one of our most popular exhibitions of the year. Sponsored jointly by Branston,... more »
Monday 28th April 9:30 AM
Sculptor, print-maker and painter
An exhibition not to be missed. Three dedicated and talented artists who have exhibited widely both... more »
Monday 19th May 9:30 AM
Textile Expressions
This exhibition gives an exciting glimpse of what can be achieved in the contemporary world of stitched... more »
Monday 2nd June 9:30 AM
Coast and Country
Caroline is currently based in Devon and works in a variety of mediums, often mixing media to get the... more »
Monday 16th June 9:30 AM
UK Coloured Pencil Society
The UK Coloured Pencil Society was founded in 2001 with three main aims in mind; to promote coloured... more »
Monday 30th June 9:30 AM
Flowers, Fruit and Country Matters
Charo Richie is a full member of the Society of Floral Painters and is always looking for the exciting... more »
Monday 30th June 9:30 AM
Paul Branson
An exhibition in our Café Gallery which will be a must for anyone with connections to the armed... more »
Monday 28th July 9:30 AM
Bound by Stitch
Bound by Stitch is bringing a new body of work to Ilminster based around each members' current... more »
Monday 11th August 9:30 AM
Artists 303
The group has a well deserved reputation for innovation, diversity and quality which is regularly recognised... more »
Monday 25th August 9:30 AM
Photography Open II
We are pleased to announce the second sponsored exhibition of photography after a very successful first... more »
Workshop
Monday 10th March 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Tuesday 11th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon or 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (12 weeks): 7th January to 11th... more »
Thursday 13th March 10:00 AM
Stitched Vase Cover Workshop
A stitched vase cover can transform a plain small vase into an eye catching centre piece. Lightweight... more »
Friday 14th March 11:00 AM
Rag Rugs Workshop
Would you like to learn this lovely craft? If you already make rag rugs would you like to join a group... more »
Friday 14th March 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Monday 17th March 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Tuesday 18th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon or 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (12 weeks): 7th January to 11th... more »
Thursday 20th March 2:15 PM
KNIT TOG, CROCHET TOO
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever... more »
Friday 21st March 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 24th March 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Tuesday 25th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon or 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (12 weeks): 7th January to 11th... more »
Thursday 27th March 10:00 AM
Quilting
An exciting and creative "take" on the versatile foundation piecing technique, using your... more »
Monday 31st March 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Tuesday 1st April 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon or 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (12 weeks): 7th January to 11th... more »
Thursday 3rd April 10:00 AM
Quilting
Come and learn this versatile technique that can either be used to construct conventional quilts that... more »
Friday 4th April 10:00 AM
Watercolour - Double Session
Fridays 10.00am to 3.00pm (double session). 7th February, 7th March and 4th April Cost: £20.00... more »
Monday 7th April 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Tuesday 8th April 11:00 AM
Rag Rugs Workshop
Would you like to learn this lovely craft? If you already make rag rugs would you like to join a group... more »
Friday 11th April 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Saturday 12th April 10:00 AM
More Soap Making
This workshop focuses on the use of clay in soap making and demonstrates how versatile this material... more »
Monday 14th April 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Thursday 17th April 2:15 PM
KNIT TOG, CROCHET TOO
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever... more »
Friday 25th April 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Thursday 8th May 10:00 AM
JEWELLERY MAKING
Beginners Wirework Jewellery.intended for people with no previous experience, who would like the chance... more »
Thursday 12th June 1:00 AM
JEWELLERY MAKING
Beginners Wirework Jewellery.intended for people with no previous experience, who would like the chance... more »
Thursday 26th June 10:00 AM
JEWELLERY MAKING
Beginners Wirework Jewellery.intended for people with no previous experience, who would like the chance... more »
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Tuesday 11th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon or 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (12 weeks): 7th January to 11th... more »
Thursday 13th March 10:00 AM
Stitched Vase Cover Workshop
A stitched vase cover can transform a plain small vase into an eye catching centre piece. Lightweight... more »
Friday 14th March 11:00 AM
Rag Rugs Workshop
Would you like to learn this lovely craft? If you already make rag rugs would you like to join a group... more »
Friday 14th March 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Monday 17th March 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Tuesday 18th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon or 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (12 weeks): 7th January to 11th... more »
Thursday 20th March 2:15 PM
KNIT TOG, CROCHET TOO
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever... more »
Friday 21st March 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 24th March 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Tuesday 25th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon or 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (12 weeks): 7th January to 11th... more »
Thursday 27th March 10:00 AM
Quilting
An exciting and creative "take" on the versatile foundation piecing technique, using your... more »
Monday 31st March 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Tuesday 1st April 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon or 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (12 weeks): 7th January to 11th... more »
Thursday 3rd April 10:00 AM
Quilting
Come and learn this versatile technique that can either be used to construct conventional quilts that... more »
Friday 4th April 10:00 AM
Watercolour - Double Session
Fridays 10.00am to 3.00pm (double session). 7th February, 7th March and 4th April Cost: £20.00... more »
Monday 7th April 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Tuesday 8th April 11:00 AM
Rag Rugs Workshop
Would you like to learn this lovely craft? If you already make rag rugs would you like to join a group... more »
Friday 11th April 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Saturday 12th April 10:00 AM
More Soap Making
This workshop focuses on the use of clay in soap making and demonstrates how versatile this material... more »
Monday 14th April 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. From 6th January... more »
Thursday 17th April 2:15 PM
KNIT TOG, CROCHET TOO
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever... more »
Friday 25th April 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Thursday 8th May 10:00 AM
JEWELLERY MAKING
Beginners Wirework Jewellery.intended for people with no previous experience, who would like the chance... more »
Thursday 12th June 1:00 AM
JEWELLERY MAKING
Beginners Wirework Jewellery.intended for people with no previous experience, who would like the chance... more »
Thursday 26th June 10:00 AM
JEWELLERY MAKING
Beginners Wirework Jewellery.intended for people with no previous experience, who would like the chance... more »
Children
Thursday 10th April 10:00 AM
Willow Workshop
Weave a willow garland and use leaves, flowers and ribbons to make it into a springtime hanging or... more »
Tuesday 15th April 10:00 AM
Easter Dinosaurs
Create your own paper mache dinosaur! For children Age 6 upwards - under 8's must be accompanied... more »
Wednesday 16th April 10:00 AM
Animal Masks
Create your own Venetian animal mask For children Age 6 upwards - under 8's must be accompanied... more »
Willow Workshop
Weave a willow garland and use leaves, flowers and ribbons to make it into a springtime hanging or... more »
Tuesday 15th April 10:00 AM
Easter Dinosaurs
Create your own paper mache dinosaur! For children Age 6 upwards - under 8's must be accompanied... more »
Wednesday 16th April 10:00 AM
Animal Masks
Create your own Venetian animal mask For children Age 6 upwards - under 8's must be accompanied... more »
Other Events
Wednesday 19th March 10:00 AM
Textile Fair
Come and browse, come and buy! FREE ENTRY Please contact the Arts Centre on 01460... more »
Saturday 22nd March 9:30 AM
Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair
There is no entry charge for the general public. If you are interested in being a stallholder,... more »
Saturday 5th April 9:30 AM
Local Craft and Produce Market
The markets are held on the first Saturday of each month. New makers are always welcome. Please... more »
Saturday 19th April 9:30 AM
Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair
There is no entry charge for the general public. If you are interested in being a stallholder,... more »
Textile Fair
Come and browse, come and buy! FREE ENTRY Please contact the Arts Centre on 01460... more »
Saturday 22nd March 9:30 AM
Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair
There is no entry charge for the general public. If you are interested in being a stallholder,... more »
Saturday 5th April 9:30 AM
Local Craft and Produce Market
The markets are held on the first Saturday of each month. New makers are always welcome. Please... more »
Saturday 19th April 9:30 AM
Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair
There is no entry charge for the general public. If you are interested in being a stallholder,... more »
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