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Please double check this page for updates before traveling, as details can sometimes change
Please double check this page for updates before traveling, as details can sometimes change
Monday 21st December 2015 - Carols at The Rose & Crown Longburton 7pm

Join us on the shortest day of the year to celebrate the returning of the light.
Christmas Carols with The Halsey Community Choir at The Rose & Crown in Longburton
on Monday 21st December - Winter Solstice
Complimentary mulled wine, spiced apple juice and festive nibbles for all!
Doors 7pm, music from 7.30pm
Festive Violin & Guitar music for the remainder of the evening with various BearCat musicians
The Rose and Crown, Longburton, Near Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5PD
Tel: 01963 210 202
Email: [email protected]
www.roseandcrownlongburton.com
Christmas Carols with The Halsey Community Choir at The Rose & Crown in Longburton
on Monday 21st December - Winter Solstice
Complimentary mulled wine, spiced apple juice and festive nibbles for all!
Doors 7pm, music from 7.30pm
Festive Violin & Guitar music for the remainder of the evening with various BearCat musicians
The Rose and Crown, Longburton, Near Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5PD
Tel: 01963 210 202
Email: [email protected]
www.roseandcrownlongburton.com
Saturday 20th December 2015 - David Hall Performers Night - 7.30pm

The Monthly Performance Nights are a monthly smorgasbord of sonic nibbles & delicacies.
Short sets by wildly varied acts at this prestigious venue, a great evening for audience & performers alike.
7.30pm start : 11pm finish
£1 performers/U16’s : others £2
The David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA
www.thedavidhall.org.uk 01460 240340 [email protected]
20 December 2015
Short sets by wildly varied acts at this prestigious venue, a great evening for audience & performers alike.
7.30pm start : 11pm finish
£1 performers/U16’s : others £2
The David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, Somerset TA13 5AA
www.thedavidhall.org.uk 01460 240340 [email protected]
20 December 2015
Thursday 17th December 2015 - Yeovil Folk & Roots Performance Night - 7pm

YAY! we're back in business ... there is still room for us to have Folk&Roots
even with the ScrapStore moving into The Courtyard Cafe - WhoopWhoop!!!
Folk & Roots Night 7pm
Live Music, Hot Food & Bar
Usually THIRD THURSDAY of EVERY MONTH
A splendidly quirky & unique venue -
the old stables by the cattle market run by The Hub Yeovil and renamed as The Courtyard a welcoming cafe also selling handmade goods with a social conscience
£2 entry - performers free
20 minute slots, PA provided, to perform email [email protected]
The Courtyard, Market Street, Yeovil BA20 1HZ
(look for white railings near The Pall Tavern)
Future Dates : 17th Dec, 21st Jan, 18th Feb, 17th March
even with the ScrapStore moving into The Courtyard Cafe - WhoopWhoop!!!
Folk & Roots Night 7pm
Live Music, Hot Food & Bar
Usually THIRD THURSDAY of EVERY MONTH
A splendidly quirky & unique venue -
the old stables by the cattle market run by The Hub Yeovil and renamed as The Courtyard a welcoming cafe also selling handmade goods with a social conscience
£2 entry - performers free
20 minute slots, PA provided, to perform email [email protected]
The Courtyard, Market Street, Yeovil BA20 1HZ
(look for white railings near The Pall Tavern)
Future Dates : 17th Dec, 21st Jan, 18th Feb, 17th March
Friday, 11th December - Double Trouble @ The Rose & Crown Longburton

Friday, 11th December 9pm
The laid back, dulcet tones of Georgie Girl with BearCat Sam on the Fiddle playing by the fireside
Live Music Every Friday Night!
The Rose and Crown, Longburton, Near Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5PD
Tel: 01963 210 202
Email: [email protected]
www.roseandcrownlongburton.com
The laid back, dulcet tones of Georgie Girl with BearCat Sam on the Fiddle playing by the fireside
Live Music Every Friday Night!
The Rose and Crown, Longburton, Near Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5PD
Tel: 01963 210 202
Email: [email protected]
www.roseandcrownlongburton.com
Saturday 5th December 2015 – Carols at Honeybuns Bee Shack - 2pm

Christmas Festivities & Carols
with members of the Halsey Community Choir at 2pm lead by BearCat Sam
Honeybuns, Naish Farm, Stony Lane, Holwell DT9 5LJ
For more Halsey Community Choir events visit
halseycommunitychoir.weebly.com/diary.html
with members of the Halsey Community Choir at 2pm lead by BearCat Sam
Honeybuns, Naish Farm, Stony Lane, Holwell DT9 5LJ
For more Halsey Community Choir events visit
halseycommunitychoir.weebly.com/diary.html
Saturday 5th December 2015 - Table Top Sale @ Holwell Village Hall 10am-1pm

Monthly Table Top Sale & SwapShop : 10am-1pm
on the Saturday following Holwell Music Nights (on 1st Fridays)
Table Top DIARY DATES : 5th Dec 2015
2016 9th Jan, 6th Feb, 5th Mar, 2nd April, 7th May, 4th June, 2nd July,
6th Aug, 3rd Sept, 8th Oct, 5th Nov, 3rd Dec 2016
6' tables provided, set up from 9am. Booking preferable, good local used items, produce & crafts
To book a table (£5) email [email protected] : 01963 23145
Holwell Village Hall, DT9 5LL
In the Swap find clothes, cookware, books, CDs, DVDs, bric-a-brac & toys all donated at events over the summer that need a new home, come & grab yourself some bargains!
If you would like to be part of the team helping to sort stuff, serve tea n cake in the kitchen or donate items, please email Sam
on the Saturday following Holwell Music Nights (on 1st Fridays)
Table Top DIARY DATES : 5th Dec 2015
2016 9th Jan, 6th Feb, 5th Mar, 2nd April, 7th May, 4th June, 2nd July,
6th Aug, 3rd Sept, 8th Oct, 5th Nov, 3rd Dec 2016
6' tables provided, set up from 9am. Booking preferable, good local used items, produce & crafts
To book a table (£5) email [email protected] : 01963 23145
Holwell Village Hall, DT9 5LL
In the Swap find clothes, cookware, books, CDs, DVDs, bric-a-brac & toys all donated at events over the summer that need a new home, come & grab yourself some bargains!
If you would like to be part of the team helping to sort stuff, serve tea n cake in the kitchen or donate items, please email Sam
Friday 4th December 2015 - Holwell Performance Night - 7pm

Holwell Performance Night + SwapShop
* Regular event every month *
Enjoy an evening of live entertainment @ Holwell Village Hall in Dorset
+exchange seeds, excess produce & unwanted items in the SwapShop
(if you've nothing to swap, just pop a contribution in t' hat)
Live Music, Kids Area & SwapShop & ToySwap
Soft, Hot Drinks & Snacks Available
Doors Open 7pm : B.Y.O. : £4 Suggested Entry Contribution
The evening is for music, poetry, art, storytelling, games, or any other form of shared entertainment we can all enjoy. Well behaved children welcome - There is a small children's area - toys & a colouring table.
FUTURE DIARY DATES : Holwell music nights for are every 1st Friday of the month :-
2016 Fridays 8th Jan (*NB. NOT FIRST FRI in Jan*), 5th Feb, 4th Mar,
1st April, 6th May, 3rd June, 1st July, 5th Aug, 2nd Sept, 7th Oct, 4th Nov, 2nd Dec
To perform, exhibit or get involved email [email protected]
Holwell Village Hall, DT9 5LL
* Regular event every month *
Enjoy an evening of live entertainment @ Holwell Village Hall in Dorset
+exchange seeds, excess produce & unwanted items in the SwapShop
(if you've nothing to swap, just pop a contribution in t' hat)
Live Music, Kids Area & SwapShop & ToySwap
Soft, Hot Drinks & Snacks Available
Doors Open 7pm : B.Y.O. : £4 Suggested Entry Contribution
The evening is for music, poetry, art, storytelling, games, or any other form of shared entertainment we can all enjoy. Well behaved children welcome - There is a small children's area - toys & a colouring table.
FUTURE DIARY DATES : Holwell music nights for are every 1st Friday of the month :-
2016 Fridays 8th Jan (*NB. NOT FIRST FRI in Jan*), 5th Feb, 4th Mar,
1st April, 6th May, 3rd June, 1st July, 5th Aug, 2nd Sept, 7th Oct, 4th Nov, 2nd Dec
To perform, exhibit or get involved email [email protected]
Holwell Village Hall, DT9 5LL
Tuesday 1st December 2015 - Coach from Sherborne to Bath Christmas Market

Coach outing to Bath Christmas Market
Organised by BearCat Sam for The Blackmore Vale Group of Womens Institutes
Tuesday 1st December 2015
£9 Return
Culverhayes, Sherborne 9.30am return 4.30pm
To book please email [email protected]
Organised by BearCat Sam for The Blackmore Vale Group of Womens Institutes
Tuesday 1st December 2015
£9 Return
Culverhayes, Sherborne 9.30am return 4.30pm
To book please email [email protected]
Saturday 28th November 2015 - Hazelbury Bryan Christmas Fair : 10am-2pm

Team BearCat have been busily preserving this years harvest excess
Find some fabulous stocking fillers and treats for your Christmas table
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School, Dorset DT10 2ED
Open 10am - 2pm
Calling Crafters & Local Producers...
Tables £10, contact Sammie Forster [email protected]
Find some fabulous stocking fillers and treats for your Christmas table
Hazelbury Bryan Primary School, Dorset DT10 2ED
Open 10am - 2pm
Calling Crafters & Local Producers...
Tables £10, contact Sammie Forster [email protected]
Wednesday 25th November 2015 - Camelot Music Night - 7.30pm

Camelot Music Night ... the last Camelot of the year! ... back in Jan 2016
Last Wednesday every month
The Davis Hall, West Camel BA22 7QX
Camelot Music Night Facebook Page
Over the years, Camelot Music Nights fast moving, professionally run stage has attracted national and international artists. Unlike conventional "open mic nights", Camelot Music Night books most of its acts in advance to create a night of musical diversity where audiences can expect an extraordinary variety of styles, genres and performers.
Bar, Raffle, Caption Competition. Doors open 7.30pm For more info phone 01935 851556. £4 on the door
Break in December - back in the New Year
Last Wednesday every month
The Davis Hall, West Camel BA22 7QX
Camelot Music Night Facebook Page
Over the years, Camelot Music Nights fast moving, professionally run stage has attracted national and international artists. Unlike conventional "open mic nights", Camelot Music Night books most of its acts in advance to create a night of musical diversity where audiences can expect an extraordinary variety of styles, genres and performers.
Bar, Raffle, Caption Competition. Doors open 7.30pm For more info phone 01935 851556. £4 on the door
Break in December - back in the New Year
Friday 6th November 2015 - Holwell Performance Night - 7pm

Holwell Performance Night + SwapShop
* Regular event every month *
Enjoy an evening of live entertainment @ Holwell Village Hall in Dorset
+exchange seeds, excess produce & unwanted items
(if you've nothing to swap, just pop a contribution in t' hat)
Live Music, Kids Area & SwapShop & ToySwap
Refreshments & Snacks Available
Doors Open 7pm : Contributions Welcome
The evening is for music, poetry, art, storytelling, games, or any other form of shared entertainment we can all enjoy. Well behaved children welcome - There is a small children's area - toys & a colouring table.
FUTURE DIARY DATES : Holwell music nights for are every 1st Friday of the month :-
6th Nov, 4th Dec 2015
2016 Fridays 8th Jan (*NB. NOT FIRST FRI in Jan*), 5th Feb, 4th Mar, 1st April, 6th May, 3rd June, 1st July, 5th Aug, 2nd Sept, 7th Oct, 4th Nov, 2nd Dec
To perform, exhibit or get involved email [email protected]
Holwell Village Hall, DT9 5LL
In honour of a significant Birthday of a volunteer crew member for the BearCat Craft & Swap Tent
at local events during the summer and also a familiar face at the Village Hall Music Nights,
we are having a very special band for the latter part of the evening.
We are delighted to announce the Kangaroo Moon will be playing at Holwell, Yay!
Doors open at 7pm, there are a few early performance slots available,
please get your name down as soon as possible,
The Halsey Community Choir will also be singing,
so this is going to be a truly magical evening.
Free entry, contributions welcome.
Facebook Event for Friday 6th November
at local events during the summer and also a familiar face at the Village Hall Music Nights,
we are having a very special band for the latter part of the evening.
We are delighted to announce the Kangaroo Moon will be playing at Holwell, Yay!
Doors open at 7pm, there are a few early performance slots available,
please get your name down as soon as possible,
The Halsey Community Choir will also be singing,
so this is going to be a truly magical evening.
Free entry, contributions welcome.
Facebook Event for Friday 6th November
Sat 19th & Sun 20th September 2015 - Holnest Country Fayre - 10am to 5pm

BearCat Crafts, ToySwap & FacePainting
Holnest Country Fayre
10am - 5pm @ Rylands Farm, Holnest DT9 5PS
In aid of Future Roots
The Holnest Country Fayre is held at Rylands Farm in the village of Holnest, 4 miles south of Sherborne. Rylands Farm is a family-friendly site that can be easily reached from the A352.
The event will raise money for Future Roots, including their project for older members of the farming community, The Countrymen’s Club.
Rylands Farm: 01963 210703
Holnest Country Fayre
10am - 5pm @ Rylands Farm, Holnest DT9 5PS
In aid of Future Roots
The Holnest Country Fayre is held at Rylands Farm in the village of Holnest, 4 miles south of Sherborne. Rylands Farm is a family-friendly site that can be easily reached from the A352.
The event will raise money for Future Roots, including their project for older members of the farming community, The Countrymen’s Club.
Rylands Farm: 01963 210703
Yeovil BuskFest : Saturday 26th September 2015 : 10am-4pm

BearCat are proud to announce
that we will be hosting the BuskStop
at The Courtyard Cafe,
Market Street, Yeovil BA20 1HZ
(look for white railings near The Pall Tavern)
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2015
YEOVIL TOWN CENTRE, 10am - 4pm
If you would like to perform at this year’s BUSKFEST please
email [email protected]
or call 01935 382424
that we will be hosting the BuskStop
at The Courtyard Cafe,
Market Street, Yeovil BA20 1HZ
(look for white railings near The Pall Tavern)
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2015
YEOVIL TOWN CENTRE, 10am - 4pm
If you would like to perform at this year’s BUSKFEST please
email [email protected]
or call 01935 382424
Holwell Village Fete - Saturday 29th August 2015 - 1pm

Traditional fete
to raise funds for the village church
in the grounds of Buckshaw House in Holwell, Dorset DT9 5LD
1pm - 4.30pm
Cream teas by Holwell WI
Many stalls, activities and traditional games
to raise funds for the village church
in the grounds of Buckshaw House in Holwell, Dorset DT9 5LD
1pm - 4.30pm
Cream teas by Holwell WI
Many stalls, activities and traditional games
Summer Sunday Car Boots in aid of Holwell Village Hall - Sunday 23rd August - 7am

BearCat ClothesSwap at
Summer Sunday Car Boots in aid of Holwell Village Hall
SUNDAYS @ 7am to 12noon
July 19th / 26th
August 2nd / 9th / 16th / 23rd
Cars £5
Trailers £7
Vans £10
Buyers 50p
Contact 01963 23207
Barnes Cross, Holwell, Dorset DT9 5JZ
Summer Sunday Car Boots in aid of Holwell Village Hall
SUNDAYS @ 7am to 12noon
July 19th / 26th
August 2nd / 9th / 16th / 23rd
Cars £5
Trailers £7
Vans £10
Buyers 50p
Contact 01963 23207
Barnes Cross, Holwell, Dorset DT9 5JZ
Sherborne Children's Centre Caveman Day - Saturday 22nd August 10am to 1pm

Sherborne Children's Centre Caveman Day
Saturday 22nd August 10am to 1pm
BearCat Face Painting plus
hand prints, stone lifting and stone sculpting
Open to All aged 0 – 10 yrs
Free Summer Activities
In conjunction with Artslink
Sherborne Children’s Centre
Tinney’s Lane, Sherborne DT9 3DY
01935 389 914
[email protected]
Saturday 22nd August 10am to 1pm
BearCat Face Painting plus
hand prints, stone lifting and stone sculpting
Open to All aged 0 – 10 yrs
Free Summer Activities
In conjunction with Artslink
Sherborne Children’s Centre
Tinney’s Lane, Sherborne DT9 3DY
01935 389 914
[email protected]
#Caundelfest - 15th August 2015 - 1pm till Late

BearCat Duo performing at 2pm
& BearCat Sam leading the Halsey Community Choir at 3.30pm
# CAUNDLEFEST 15TH AUGUST! EVENT TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
- GYPSY KINGS TRIBUTE BAND - Bambaleo 5.30pm just £5.
- VIP tickets £15 for designated seating up close to the band - includes Prosecco, canapes, waitress service
- BARN DANCE 8pm - £5.
BBQ available throughout the evening...
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE PUB OR THE SHOP
The White Hart. Bishops Caundle, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 5ND
T: 01963 23301
E: [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/WhiteHartDorset
& BearCat Sam leading the Halsey Community Choir at 3.30pm
# CAUNDLEFEST 15TH AUGUST! EVENT TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
- GYPSY KINGS TRIBUTE BAND - Bambaleo 5.30pm just £5.
- VIP tickets £15 for designated seating up close to the band - includes Prosecco, canapes, waitress service
- BARN DANCE 8pm - £5.
BBQ available throughout the evening...
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE PUB OR THE SHOP
The White Hart. Bishops Caundle, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 5ND
T: 01963 23301
E: [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/WhiteHartDorset
Friday 7th August 2015 - Wedding

BearCat Collective & Acoustic Rooster joining forces for a celebratory wedding hoe down, YeeHa!
Private Party
Private Party
National Play Day Celebrations - Wednesday 5th August 2015 - 10am to 4pm

BearCat Face Painting & Crafty Frolics
Wool Crafts & Jam Jar Lanterns
10am to 4pm
10th Anniversary Special!
National Play Day Celebrations
at NineSprings Country Park,
Addlewell Lane, Yeovil, BA20 1QN
www.facebook.com/events/664407180363294
Wool Crafts & Jam Jar Lanterns
10am to 4pm
10th Anniversary Special!
National Play Day Celebrations
at NineSprings Country Park,
Addlewell Lane, Yeovil, BA20 1QN
www.facebook.com/events/664407180363294
Dorset One World Festival - Sat 1st August 2015 - 11am to 6pm - FREE

The programme of live music, dance and cultural activities spans the globe including Ukraine, China, Africa, India, Latvia and Nepal. Workshops include African and Polish Dance, introduction to Traditional Indian music and Chinese crafts. The headline band - Dubheart from Bournemouth who recently won the award for the best reggae band in Europe.
You can enjoy a wide selection of cuisines from the Global Food Village whilst soaking up the cultural sights and sounds in the lovely setting of the Borough Gardens, Dorchester.
The kids and youth area has been expanded this year with sports and crafts activities, bouncy castle from the Action Van, Rainbow Arts and BearCat Collective. Some of the many highlights are the -Tug of War - Ghurkas Compete against local teams- Celebrity Chinese Master Chef - Andy Chu - Cook off competition- Nepal Art Project Exhibition to mark the 200 years of friendship between Britain and Nepal. A free community event that has something to appeal to all ages and cultures. The final programme with times will be available from Dorset Tourist Information Centre 2 weeks prior to the event.
www.visit-dorset.com
https://www.facebook.com/Dorset.One.World.Festival Twitter @DorsetOneWorld
You can enjoy a wide selection of cuisines from the Global Food Village whilst soaking up the cultural sights and sounds in the lovely setting of the Borough Gardens, Dorchester.
The kids and youth area has been expanded this year with sports and crafts activities, bouncy castle from the Action Van, Rainbow Arts and BearCat Collective. Some of the many highlights are the -Tug of War - Ghurkas Compete against local teams- Celebrity Chinese Master Chef - Andy Chu - Cook off competition- Nepal Art Project Exhibition to mark the 200 years of friendship between Britain and Nepal. A free community event that has something to appeal to all ages and cultures. The final programme with times will be available from Dorset Tourist Information Centre 2 weeks prior to the event.
www.visit-dorset.com
https://www.facebook.com/Dorset.One.World.Festival Twitter @DorsetOneWorld
Tue 28th July 2015 - FREE Half Term BearCat Craft Workshops for SSDC

Rag Crafts ~ 'Make & Take' BearCat Workshop : All Welcome
as part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Tue 28th July - Yew Tree Park, Yeovil – Holy Trinity Scout Hall 1.30 – 3.30pm
www.southsomerset.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/play-and-youth
as part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Tue 28th July - Yew Tree Park, Yeovil – Holy Trinity Scout Hall 1.30 – 3.30pm
www.southsomerset.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/play-and-youth
Mon 27th July 2015 - FREE Half Term BearCat Craft Workshops for SSDC

Rag Crafts ~ 'Make & Take' BearCat Workshop : All Welcome
as part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Mon 27th July - Milford Hall, Yeovil 10am - 12noon
Mon 27th July - St Peters Hall, Westfield, Yeovil 1.30 – 3.30pm
www.southsomerset.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/play-and-youth
as part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Mon 27th July - Milford Hall, Yeovil 10am - 12noon
Mon 27th July - St Peters Hall, Westfield, Yeovil 1.30 – 3.30pm
www.southsomerset.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/play-and-youth
Saturday 25th July 2014 - 'Party in Pink' Concert - 7.30pm

Fundraising Variety Concert
The Halsey Community Choir will be hosting this fundraising event in aid of Cancer UK at
The Halsey Arms, Pulham, Dorset DT2 7DZ
Food available at the interval
Halsey Choir Facebook Page
Halsey Choir Website
The Halsey Community Choir will be hosting this fundraising event in aid of Cancer UK at
The Halsey Arms, Pulham, Dorset DT2 7DZ
Food available at the interval
Halsey Choir Facebook Page
Halsey Choir Website
En*Fest - Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July 2015 - BearCat Craft & Swap Tent

We
love this invitation-only, family-friendly weekend event. Quality live
music, entertainment for all the family, food, drink and a relaxing time
in a rural scenic setting. There will be BearCat Facepainting, Henna,
Crafts, SwapShop & ToySwap.
If you have any photographs from previous En*Fest events which you would like posted on the site please email them. If you have a friend or family member who would like to join in but who has not received an email invitation please send their email address to [email protected]
Facebook En*Fest Event www.en-fest.co.uk
If you have any photographs from previous En*Fest events which you would like posted on the site please email them. If you have a friend or family member who would like to join in but who has not received an email invitation please send their email address to [email protected]
Facebook En*Fest Event www.en-fest.co.uk
Fivehead Village Fete - Saturday 18th July 2015 - 1pm to 5pm - BearCat Crafts

BearCat hands on crafts :-
Willow Lanterns
Tie Dyed Bandannas
Paper Marbling
Also donkey rides, free bouncy castle, clay pigeon shooting, archery, amusements, stalls, side shows, flower and craft show, barbecue, tea and cakes and a licensed bar. Add sunshine and we have the recipe for a perfect day. The fun begins at 1pm and lasts throughout the afternoon on the playing field and village hall.
Fivehead Village Fete, Stowey Rd, Fivehead, Somerset TA3 6PP
Willow Lanterns
Tie Dyed Bandannas
Paper Marbling
Also donkey rides, free bouncy castle, clay pigeon shooting, archery, amusements, stalls, side shows, flower and craft show, barbecue, tea and cakes and a licensed bar. Add sunshine and we have the recipe for a perfect day. The fun begins at 1pm and lasts throughout the afternoon on the playing field and village hall.
Fivehead Village Fete, Stowey Rd, Fivehead, Somerset TA3 6PP
Tolpuddle Maryrs Festival - 17th to 19th July 2015 - BearCat Facepainting & Crafts

Find the BearCat Tent in the enclosed kids area ...
SwapShop, Toy Swap, Face Painting & Recycled Crafts
BearCat Tent in the Kids Area is open:-
Friday: 13:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 18:00
The annual Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival is a unique event.
Over the weekend there will be lots of debates and discussions on a wide range of topics. Controversial subjects will be tackled. Leading speakers will inform, captivate, inspire, argue with, rant at and challenge us. Between or even instead of the politics there will be a diverse mixture of some cracking music. Many performers will reflect the exciting burst of radical new talent that is emerging. Some old favourites will be there too. The Sunday welcomes lots more people who come for the day and the grand procession of banners through the village.
SwapShop, Toy Swap, Face Painting & Recycled Crafts
BearCat Tent in the Kids Area is open:-
Friday: 13:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 18:00
The annual Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival is a unique event.
Over the weekend there will be lots of debates and discussions on a wide range of topics. Controversial subjects will be tackled. Leading speakers will inform, captivate, inspire, argue with, rant at and challenge us. Between or even instead of the politics there will be a diverse mixture of some cracking music. Many performers will reflect the exciting burst of radical new talent that is emerging. Some old favourites will be there too. The Sunday welcomes lots more people who come for the day and the grand procession of banners through the village.
Saturday 27th June 2015 - Henstridge Summer Fayre

Henstridge Summer Fayre - Sat 27 June from 12noon to 4pm
Entry is free. Everyone is welcome
* Bouncy castle
* Sumo wrestling
* Assault course
* Bungee run
* Hook a duck
* BBQ & Refreshments
* Ice creams
* Children’s treasure hunt
* Children’s fairground rides
* Pony rides
BearCat Collective, children's art's and crafts
Lots more surprises to come........
All monies raised will go to St. Nicholas Church of England Primary School and Henstridge Riding for the Disabled.
at St Nicholas Primary School, Henstridge, Somerset BA8 0QD
Entry is free. Everyone is welcome
* Bouncy castle
* Sumo wrestling
* Assault course
* Bungee run
* Hook a duck
* BBQ & Refreshments
* Ice creams
* Children’s treasure hunt
* Children’s fairground rides
* Pony rides
BearCat Collective, children's art's and crafts
Lots more surprises to come........
All monies raised will go to St. Nicholas Church of England Primary School and Henstridge Riding for the Disabled.
at St Nicholas Primary School, Henstridge, Somerset BA8 0QD
Wednesday 24th June 2015 - BearCat Information Stand - 12noon-6pm

SHERBORNE AREA HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE FORUM
Health & Wellbeing Event Wednesday 24th June
To enable local people of all ages to find out the wide range of local organisations, services and community groups that offer health-related support, advice and information.
Run by Sherborne Area Partnership
Main Hall at the Digby Hall, Hound St on Wednesday 24th June from 12.00-6.00pm
Hound St, Sherborne DT9 3AA
Health & Wellbeing Event Wednesday 24th June
To enable local people of all ages to find out the wide range of local organisations, services and community groups that offer health-related support, advice and information.
Run by Sherborne Area Partnership
Main Hall at the Digby Hall, Hound St on Wednesday 24th June from 12.00-6.00pm
Hound St, Sherborne DT9 3AA
South Petherton Folk Festival - Saturday 20th June 2015 - 10am to 6pm

Delightful one day FREE folk festival in the beautiful village of South Petherton in Somerset
Opens 10am
BearCat Crafts, FacePainting, SwapShop & the ToySwap TeePee too.
Find us in the Church Grounds - entrance is from the Market Square
BearCat Sam will be playing fiddle with Debbie Wakefield on guitar & Joe Turner on banjo with 'Cryin Country' at 11.15am on the Market Stage in the Main Square
www.pethertonfolkfest.org.uk
Opens 10am
BearCat Crafts, FacePainting, SwapShop & the ToySwap TeePee too.
Find us in the Church Grounds - entrance is from the Market Square
BearCat Sam will be playing fiddle with Debbie Wakefield on guitar & Joe Turner on banjo with 'Cryin Country' at 11.15am on the Market Stage in the Main Square
www.pethertonfolkfest.org.uk
The Green Scythe Fair - Sunday 14th June 2015 -BearCat Craft & Swap Tent : 11am-11pm

This year there will be an even
bigger kids' area
with activities throughout the day, including the BearCat Craft & Swap Tent.
Magical one day environmental fair in a beautiful setting on the Somerset Levels
run entirely by volunteers on wind, sun and muscle power.
Excellent live music, over 70 stalls displaying traditional skills,
crafts and produce, lively environmental debates, delicious organic local food,
and a variety of the best ales and ciders.
www.greenfair.org.uk
with activities throughout the day, including the BearCat Craft & Swap Tent.
Magical one day environmental fair in a beautiful setting on the Somerset Levels
run entirely by volunteers on wind, sun and muscle power.
Excellent live music, over 70 stalls displaying traditional skills,
crafts and produce, lively environmental debates, delicious organic local food,
and a variety of the best ales and ciders.
www.greenfair.org.uk
Saturday 6th June 2015 - Cryin Country @ Home Farm Festival 2.15pm

BearCat Sam on the fiddle is playing with Cryin Country
on The Avant Garde stage on Saturday 6th June 14.15 - 15.00pm
with Debbie Wakefield on guitar & lead vocals and Joe Turner on banjo & vocals
Haunting lyrical Americana, tight vocal harmony set against fiddle and banjo melodies
In the style of Nanci Griffith, Gillian Welch and The Be Good Tanyas
Home Farm, Main Street, Yeovil BA22 8RD
on The Avant Garde stage on Saturday 6th June 14.15 - 15.00pm
with Debbie Wakefield on guitar & lead vocals and Joe Turner on banjo & vocals
Haunting lyrical Americana, tight vocal harmony set against fiddle and banjo melodies
In the style of Nanci Griffith, Gillian Welch and The Be Good Tanyas
Home Farm, Main Street, Yeovil BA22 8RD
Home Farm Festival - 5th/6th/7th June 2015 - BearCat Facepainting & SwapShop

Family Friendly & Affordable, come for the day or camp all weekend
in a beautiful rural, farm location just north of Yeovil
We're back for more Craft Workshops, FacePainting, SwapShop & the ToySwap TeePee too!
At the annual fundraiser for the UK charity, Piers Simon Appeal raising money for School in a Bag.
Psst... Catch BearCat Sam with music night regulars Debbie & Joe on The Avant Garde Stage Saturday 6th June 2.15pm-3pm
Home Farm Festival, Main Street, Chilthorne Domer, Somerset BA22 8RD
www.homefarmfest.co.uk
in a beautiful rural, farm location just north of Yeovil
We're back for more Craft Workshops, FacePainting, SwapShop & the ToySwap TeePee too!
At the annual fundraiser for the UK charity, Piers Simon Appeal raising money for School in a Bag.
Psst... Catch BearCat Sam with music night regulars Debbie & Joe on The Avant Garde Stage Saturday 6th June 2.15pm-3pm
Home Farm Festival, Main Street, Chilthorne Domer, Somerset BA22 8RD
www.homefarmfest.co.uk
Harmony at the Larmer Tree - Sun 3rd May & Mon 4th May 2015 - 11am to 6pm

We have the BearCat tent in the Kids Area, a pic-n-mix of Crafts, ToySwap, FacePainting & Henna
2 days of family fun, peacocks, graffiti artists, local indie bands, folk bands, jazz bands and harmonies, home-made goodies, artisans, local producers, kiddies fun galore, 'pizza' horseboxes, beer tents, solar DJing, and a lot lot more besides.
Entry is £5, kids free
Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal SP5 5PY
2 days of family fun, peacocks, graffiti artists, local indie bands, folk bands, jazz bands and harmonies, home-made goodies, artisans, local producers, kiddies fun galore, 'pizza' horseboxes, beer tents, solar DJing, and a lot lot more besides.
Entry is £5, kids free
Larmer Tree Gardens, Tollard Royal SP5 5PY
Sherborne BIG Little Market - Sunday 26th April 2015 - 1pm to 6pm

Sunday 26th April
(Later start than usual) - 1pm to 6pm
Sherborne BIGlittle Market
A pic-n-mix of BearCat Crafts, FacePainting & Henna
look for us in the Digby Hall Craft Garden (next to the library)
"The Sherborne Big Little Market is an evolution of the popular Artisan Market which has run for a number of years.It will now include food, such as beautiful cakes and bread, as well as the work of talented local designers. The fun will be around the town, starting in the Digby Hall, Hound Street"
(Later start than usual) - 1pm to 6pm
Sherborne BIGlittle Market
A pic-n-mix of BearCat Crafts, FacePainting & Henna
look for us in the Digby Hall Craft Garden (next to the library)
"The Sherborne Big Little Market is an evolution of the popular Artisan Market which has run for a number of years.It will now include food, such as beautiful cakes and bread, as well as the work of talented local designers. The fun will be around the town, starting in the Digby Hall, Hound Street"
Sunday 12th April - Loders Charity Spring Fayre - 12noon to 8pm

Sunday 12th April 12noon-8pm
Loders Spring Fayre
BearCat ToySwap, Crafts & Face Painting - Plus...
Children's Entertainment . Bouncy Castle . Best Scarecrow Fancy Dress . Rolling Horse Ride . Hot Food . Licensed Bar . Hay Tossing . Dorset Know Throwing . Skittles . Tug O War Shield . Dog Agility . Novelty Dog Show (bring your pooch & take part) . Ferret Racing . Live Music!
Photographic & Art Competitions (applications from Loders Arms / Bridport Arts Centre)
Variety of Displays, Craft, Bric a Brac & Food
£2 Entry . Children Free
Facebook Event for 12th April
The Loders Arms Field, New Street Lane, Loders, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3SA
Loders Spring Fayre
BearCat ToySwap, Crafts & Face Painting - Plus...
Children's Entertainment . Bouncy Castle . Best Scarecrow Fancy Dress . Rolling Horse Ride . Hot Food . Licensed Bar . Hay Tossing . Dorset Know Throwing . Skittles . Tug O War Shield . Dog Agility . Novelty Dog Show (bring your pooch & take part) . Ferret Racing . Live Music!
Photographic & Art Competitions (applications from Loders Arms / Bridport Arts Centre)
Variety of Displays, Craft, Bric a Brac & Food
£2 Entry . Children Free
Facebook Event for 12th April
The Loders Arms Field, New Street Lane, Loders, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3SA
Friday 20th March 2015 - Cryin' Country Recording at Bournemouth Media School

BearCat Sam on the fiddle is playing with Crying Country
in the TV studio at Bournemouth University Media School
with Debbie Wakefield on guitar & lead vocals and Joe Turner on banjo & vocals
Haunting lyrical Americana, tight vocal harmony set against fiddle and banjo melodies
In the style of Nanci Griffith, Gillian Welch and The Be Good Tanyas
in the TV studio at Bournemouth University Media School
with Debbie Wakefield on guitar & lead vocals and Joe Turner on banjo & vocals
Haunting lyrical Americana, tight vocal harmony set against fiddle and banjo melodies
In the style of Nanci Griffith, Gillian Welch and The Be Good Tanyas
Wednesday 18th February 2015 - FREE Half Term BearCat Craft Workshops for SSDC

'Make & Take' BearCat Workshop : All Welcome
as part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Straw Weaving Wool Creatures, Bracelets and Hangings
Weds 18th Feb Milford Hall, Yeovil 10am - 12noon
Weds 18th Feb St Peters Hall, Westfield, Yeovil 1.30 – 3.30pm
www.southsomerset.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/play-and-youth
as part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Straw Weaving Wool Creatures, Bracelets and Hangings
Weds 18th Feb Milford Hall, Yeovil 10am - 12noon
Weds 18th Feb St Peters Hall, Westfield, Yeovil 1.30 – 3.30pm
www.southsomerset.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/play-and-youth
Monday 16th February 2015 - FREE Half Term BearCat Craft Workshops for SSDC

'Make & Take' BearCat Workshop : All Welcome
as part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Straw Weaving Wool Creatures, Bracelets and Hangings
Mon 16th Feb Yew Tree Park, Yeovil – Holy Trinity Scout Hall 1.30 – 3.30pm
www.southsomerset.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/play-and-youth
as part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Straw Weaving Wool Creatures, Bracelets and Hangings
Mon 16th Feb Yew Tree Park, Yeovil – Holy Trinity Scout Hall 1.30 – 3.30pm
www.southsomerset.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/play-and-youth
Saturday 10th January 2015 - Georgie Girl & Sam On The Fiddle @ Marnhull RBL 9pm

Back by popular request! Georgie Girl & Sam On The Fiddle
Folk, roots and acoustic favourites with vocal harmonies guitar and violin
Georgie Girl is a very familiar face on the music scene with years of experience in many successful bands, currently front woman for Mustang Sally one of the most popular bands in the Dorset/Somerset area, playing classics from The Beatles and Elvis Presley all the way through to The Killers and Lily Allen.
Royal British Legion, Marnhull DT10 1HR
Folk, roots and acoustic favourites with vocal harmonies guitar and violin
Georgie Girl is a very familiar face on the music scene with years of experience in many successful bands, currently front woman for Mustang Sally one of the most popular bands in the Dorset/Somerset area, playing classics from The Beatles and Elvis Presley all the way through to The Killers and Lily Allen.
Royal British Legion, Marnhull DT10 1HR