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Craft Workshops for Tinneys Youth Club Sherborne - 30th Jan to 13th March 2023
BearCat Crafts at Tinneys Youth Club
🎾 £1 per session ⚽️ No need to sign up, just turn up 🎨
Each week includes at least two activities such as indoor hockey, table tennis, cookery, pool, as well as arts and craft, plus outdoor games on floodlit multi-games area and playing field. Tuck shop & kitchen too 😀
Monday & NOW WEDNESDAYS
in term time 6:30pm to 8:30pm for ages 11 to 16 (Year 7 to 11).
Junior session on Mondays only 4pm to 6pm (Year 6).
Youth Club is weekly during term time, closed during school holidays.
Find us at Sherborne Area Youth & Community Centre, Tinneys Lane DT9 3DY
🎾 £1 per session ⚽️ No need to sign up, just turn up 🎨
Each week includes at least two activities such as indoor hockey, table tennis, cookery, pool, as well as arts and craft, plus outdoor games on floodlit multi-games area and playing field. Tuck shop & kitchen too 😀
Monday & NOW WEDNESDAYS
in term time 6:30pm to 8:30pm for ages 11 to 16 (Year 7 to 11).
Junior session on Mondays only 4pm to 6pm (Year 6).
Youth Club is weekly during term time, closed during school holidays.
Find us at Sherborne Area Youth & Community Centre, Tinneys Lane DT9 3DY
Ssshh! Secret Acoustic Folk Supper at The Emporium - Thursday 23rd February
Ssshh! Secret Acoustic Folk Supper at The Emporium Yeovil
Check out The Emporium Cafe - The busiest ‘secret’ in town
BearCat Music Nights - Acoustic sets from a variety of hand-picked, quality musicians Thursdays 7pm-11pm every 2 months ish.
A relaxed and stylish cafe within The Emporium. Fresh, exciting menu, talented chefs, friendly service with many vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options. Hot drinks, soft drinks & bar.
Line-up for Thursday 23rd Feb...
Nick Balura facebook.com/nicoustics
Tom Clements facebook.com/tomclementsmusic
Fremsley facebook.com/FremsleyMusic
Paul Martin facebook.com/officialpaulmartinmusic
Libby Bray
Jo Martin facebook.com/jomartinsingermusic
Hosted by FiddleBack facebook.com/FiddleBackLive
Great atmosphere ~ Entry £8
ticket money goes to the musicians
www.theemporiumyeovil.co.uk/eat-with-us
www.facebook.com/yeovilemporium
Tickets available online - www.BearCatCollective.co.uk/tickets
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss performing at future music nights
Check out The Emporium Cafe - The busiest ‘secret’ in town
BearCat Music Nights - Acoustic sets from a variety of hand-picked, quality musicians Thursdays 7pm-11pm every 2 months ish.
A relaxed and stylish cafe within The Emporium. Fresh, exciting menu, talented chefs, friendly service with many vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options. Hot drinks, soft drinks & bar.
Line-up for Thursday 23rd Feb...
Nick Balura facebook.com/nicoustics
Tom Clements facebook.com/tomclementsmusic
Fremsley facebook.com/FremsleyMusic
Paul Martin facebook.com/officialpaulmartinmusic
Libby Bray
Jo Martin facebook.com/jomartinsingermusic
Hosted by FiddleBack facebook.com/FiddleBackLive
Great atmosphere ~ Entry £8
ticket money goes to the musicians
www.theemporiumyeovil.co.uk/eat-with-us
www.facebook.com/yeovilemporium
Tickets available online - www.BearCatCollective.co.uk/tickets
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss performing at future music nights
February Half Term 2023 - FREE BearCat Craft Workshops for SSDC
BearCat 'Make & Take' Craft Workshops
Part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Free - All materials provided
Air Dry Clay Creations
Monday 13th February at Milford Hall, 10am-12noon, Yeovil BA21 4QD
Tuesday 14th February at Yew Tree Park, 10am-12noon, Yeovil BA20 2PT
Tuesday 14th February at St Peter’s Community Hall, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Yeovil BA21 3DY
facebook.com/PlayYouthSouthSomerset
Part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Free - All materials provided
Air Dry Clay Creations
Monday 13th February at Milford Hall, 10am-12noon, Yeovil BA21 4QD
Tuesday 14th February at Yew Tree Park, 10am-12noon, Yeovil BA20 2PT
Tuesday 14th February at St Peter’s Community Hall, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Yeovil BA21 3DY
facebook.com/PlayYouthSouthSomerset
Grassroots Easter Community Gathering - Saturday 8th April 2023
A gathering for the local community to say a huge thank you for your support.
Feel free to bring a chair or blanket.
Easter Bonnet Competition at 1pm
Easter Egg Hunt All Day!
Garden Games, Face Painting, Stalls, Live Music
The New Buttercup Cafe will be Open!
Hot Food, Cakes, Hot & Cold Drinks
at Grassroots Garden Centre, Henstridge BA8 0SA
Morning acoustic music in the round.
Live Music on Stage from 12noon:-
Cowsville Hummingbirds facebook.com/cowsvillehummingbirds
Last Gasp
Nick Coleman facebook.com/nick.coleman.52
FiddleBack facebook.com/FiddleBackLive
Black Dog Blues Band www.blackdogbluesband.co.uk
Parking is limited, so please walk, cycle, or car share if you can
Easter Holiday - FREE BearCat Craft Workshops for SSDC - 3rd-11th April 2023
BearCat 'Make & Take' Craft Workshops
Part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Activities are aimed toward 5-11 year olds, though all ages are welcome
Free - All materials provided
Willow & Wool
3rd April 10am-12noon St Peters Community Hall Wednesday
5th April 10am-12noon Yew Tree Park Wednesday
5th April 1.30pm-3.30pm Milford Hall
Flowerpot Felt
11th April 10am-12noon Yew Tree Park Tuesday
11th April 1.30pm-3.30pm Milford Hall
facebook.com/PlayYouthSouthSomerset
Part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Activities are aimed toward 5-11 year olds, though all ages are welcome
Free - All materials provided
Willow & Wool
3rd April 10am-12noon St Peters Community Hall Wednesday
5th April 10am-12noon Yew Tree Park Wednesday
5th April 1.30pm-3.30pm Milford Hall
Flowerpot Felt
11th April 10am-12noon Yew Tree Park Tuesday
11th April 1.30pm-3.30pm Milford Hall
facebook.com/PlayYouthSouthSomerset
Ssshh! Secret Acoustic Folk Supper at The Emporium - Thursday 20th April 2023
Ssshh! Secret Acoustic Folk Supper at The Emporium Yeovil
Check out The Emporium Cafe - The busiest ‘secret’ in town
BearCat Music Nights - Acoustic sets from a variety of hand-picked, quality musicians Thursdays 7pm-11pm every 2 months ish.
A relaxed and stylish cafe within The Emporium. Fresh, exciting menu, talented chefs, friendly service with many vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options. Hot drinks, soft drinks & bar.
The Lineup...
Oconee Bell facebook.com/oconeebellband
Magdalena Atkinson facebook.com/MagdalenaAtkinsonMusic
Facing the Ocean facebook.com/mandolinandguitar
Rich Atkinson & the New Billionaires facebook.com/richardatkinsonmusic1
Sharon O’Brien facebook.com/sharonoobrien.info
Keith Ovenden facebook.com/keith.ovenden.1
Robert Kirkwood facebook.com/robert.kirkwood.50
Stage hosted by-
hosted by Sam on The Fiddle & Ollie Back FiddleBack Live
Great atmosphere ~ Entry £8
ticket money goes to the musicians
www.theemporiumyeovil.co.uk/eat-with-us
www.facebook.com/yeovilemporium
Tickets available online - www.BearCatCollective.co.uk/tickets
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss performing at future music nights
Check out The Emporium Cafe - The busiest ‘secret’ in town
BearCat Music Nights - Acoustic sets from a variety of hand-picked, quality musicians Thursdays 7pm-11pm every 2 months ish.
A relaxed and stylish cafe within The Emporium. Fresh, exciting menu, talented chefs, friendly service with many vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options. Hot drinks, soft drinks & bar.
The Lineup...
Oconee Bell facebook.com/oconeebellband
Magdalena Atkinson facebook.com/MagdalenaAtkinsonMusic
Facing the Ocean facebook.com/mandolinandguitar
Rich Atkinson & the New Billionaires facebook.com/richardatkinsonmusic1
Sharon O’Brien facebook.com/sharonoobrien.info
Keith Ovenden facebook.com/keith.ovenden.1
Robert Kirkwood facebook.com/robert.kirkwood.50
Stage hosted by-
hosted by Sam on The Fiddle & Ollie Back FiddleBack Live
Great atmosphere ~ Entry £8
ticket money goes to the musicians
www.theemporiumyeovil.co.uk/eat-with-us
www.facebook.com/yeovilemporium
Tickets available online - www.BearCatCollective.co.uk/tickets
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss performing at future music nights
The Magic Teapot Gathering - Bruton - 28th April-1st May 2023
Our first PopUp SwapShop of the year!
We're delighted that the all-acoustic Magic Teapot Gathering with The Magic Teapot is returning to Field 725 Camping from 28th April to 1st May.
Last year's gathering was one of the highlights of our season and such a wonderful way to begin the year.
This year's event is a little bigger and once more marks Beltane in the traditional British calendar.
Come along, make music and enjoy the great vibes of a really lush weekend.
www.magicteapotgathering.co.uk
We're delighted that the all-acoustic Magic Teapot Gathering with The Magic Teapot is returning to Field 725 Camping from 28th April to 1st May.
Last year's gathering was one of the highlights of our season and such a wonderful way to begin the year.
This year's event is a little bigger and once more marks Beltane in the traditional British calendar.
Come along, make music and enjoy the great vibes of a really lush weekend.
www.magicteapotgathering.co.uk
Craft Workshops for Tinneys Youth Club Sherborne - 5th June to 3rd July 2023
BearCat Crafts at Tinneys Youth Club
🎾 £1 per session ⚽️ No need to sign up, just turn up 🎨
Each week includes at least two activities such as indoor hockey, table tennis, cookery, pool, as well as arts and craft, plus outdoor games on floodlit multi-games area and playing field. Tuck shop & kitchen too 😀
Monday & NOW WEDNESDAYS
in term time 6:30pm to 8:30pm for ages 11 to 16 (Year 7 to 11).
Junior session on Mondays only 4pm to 6pm (Year 6).
Youth Club is weekly during term time, closed during school holidays.
Find us at Sherborne Area Youth & Community Centre, Tinneys Lane DT9 3DY
Green Scythe Fair - Sunday 11th June 2023 -BearCat Craft & Swap Tent : 11am-11pm
Fabulous 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.
Tickets are in ADVANCE ONLY
Info on their website includes the beginners' and improvers' Scything courses happening on the two days before the big event.
www.greenfair.org.uk
Thorney, Langport TA10 0DW
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.
Tickets are in ADVANCE ONLY
Info on their website includes the beginners' and improvers' Scything courses happening on the two days before the big event.
www.greenfair.org.uk
Thorney, Langport TA10 0DW
Ssshh! Secret Acoustic Folk Supper at The Emporium - Thursday 22nd June 2023
Ssshh! Secret Acoustic Folk Supper at The Emporium Yeovil
Check out The Emporium Cafe - The busiest ‘secret’ in town
BearCat Music Nights - Acoustic sets from a variety of hand-picked, quality musicians Thursdays 7pm-11pm every 2 months ish.
A relaxed and stylish cafe within The Emporium. Fresh, exciting menu, talented chefs, friendly service with many vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options. Hot drinks, soft drinks & bar.
Lineup for Thurs 22nd June...
Fremsley facebook.com/FremsleyMusic
Paul Lewis facebook.com/GuitaristOnWheelsMusic
Jinder facebook.com/mmjinder
John Bailey facebook.com/john.bailey.3576
Mel Muryn facebook.com/melaniemurynmusic
Arquebus Trio facebook.com/ArquebusTrio
Last Gasp
Stage hosted by-
FiddleBack facebook.com/FiddleBackLive
Great atmosphere ~ Entry £8
ticket money goes to the musicians
www.theemporiumyeovil.co.uk/eat-with-us
www.facebook.com/yeovilemporium
Tickets available online - www.BearCatCollective.co.uk/tickets
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss performing at future music nights
Check out The Emporium Cafe - The busiest ‘secret’ in town
BearCat Music Nights - Acoustic sets from a variety of hand-picked, quality musicians Thursdays 7pm-11pm every 2 months ish.
A relaxed and stylish cafe within The Emporium. Fresh, exciting menu, talented chefs, friendly service with many vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options. Hot drinks, soft drinks & bar.
Lineup for Thurs 22nd June...
Fremsley facebook.com/FremsleyMusic
Paul Lewis facebook.com/GuitaristOnWheelsMusic
Jinder facebook.com/mmjinder
John Bailey facebook.com/john.bailey.3576
Mel Muryn facebook.com/melaniemurynmusic
Arquebus Trio facebook.com/ArquebusTrio
Last Gasp
Stage hosted by-
FiddleBack facebook.com/FiddleBackLive
Great atmosphere ~ Entry £8
ticket money goes to the musicians
www.theemporiumyeovil.co.uk/eat-with-us
www.facebook.com/yeovilemporium
Tickets available online - www.BearCatCollective.co.uk/tickets
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss performing at future music nights
Petherton Folk Festival - Saturday 17th June 2023 - BearCat Craft & Swap Tent
The BearCat Tent is back...
11 years since our first PethFest!
Bringing an eclectic mix of
Face Painting, SwapShop, ToySwap plus Natural & Recycled Crafts
Swap, Fix, Exchange, Share, Mend, ReCycle, ReUse
Find us in the Church Grounds - entrance is from the Market Square, or steps up from St James Street
Hele Ln, South Petherton TA13 5DQ
A one day folk festival in the beautiful village of South Petherton in Somerset -
10am - 6.30pm
www.pethertonfolkfest.org.uk
www.facebook.com/pethertonfolkfest
11 years since our first PethFest!
Bringing an eclectic mix of
Face Painting, SwapShop, ToySwap plus Natural & Recycled Crafts
Swap, Fix, Exchange, Share, Mend, ReCycle, ReUse
Find us in the Church Grounds - entrance is from the Market Square, or steps up from St James Street
Hele Ln, South Petherton TA13 5DQ
A one day folk festival in the beautiful village of South Petherton in Somerset -
10am - 6.30pm
www.pethertonfolkfest.org.uk
www.facebook.com/pethertonfolkfest
Somerstock - 7-8th July 2023
SOMERTON’S ICONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL IS BACK AT THE REC!
The 2023 edition is rolling back into the heart of Somerton,
with an extra evening of music on Friday night from 6pm to 11pm,
before the main event on Super Saturday, starting at 1pm.
BearCat Craft Workshops
Saturday 8th July 12-4pm
somerstock.co.uk
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival - Fri 14th to Sun 16th July 2023 - BearCat SwapShop & Crafts
Find the BearCat Tents in the enclosed kids area ...
SwapShop, Toy Swap & 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.
tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/festival
Near Dorchester DT2 7EH
SwapShop, Toy Swap & 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.
tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/festival
Near Dorchester DT2 7EH
The Green Gathering - Thur 3rd to Sun 6th August 2023
A festival beyond hedonism, powered by wind, sun and people.
BearCat Collective shenanigans in the Kids Area! Make Giant Pom-Poms, Willow Lanterns, Tie Dye Bandannas, Wool Weavings and more. Find heaps of treasure in the ToySwap (Big SwapShop for grown-ups too!) Help to create a Group Story & act it out with props and costumes … Fun Drama Games, Silly Party Games, Talent Show & Giant Bubbles. Build a Willow Story Den. Relax with Storytime in the BookSwap. Ssshh!... Don’t mention the Bear Pit full of cuddly toys!
BearCat Swap & Craft Tents, Plus Drama Stage in the Kids Area
10am – 5pm every day...
Natural & Recycled Crafts
SwapShop & ToySwap
BookSwap & Story Space
Drama Workshops & Talent Show
Build a Willow Story Den
Drama Games & Party Games
Giant Bubbles
The Green Gathering, Piercefield Park, Chepstow NP16 6BE
http://www.greengathering.org.uk
BearCat Collective shenanigans in the Kids Area! Make Giant Pom-Poms, Willow Lanterns, Tie Dye Bandannas, Wool Weavings and more. Find heaps of treasure in the ToySwap (Big SwapShop for grown-ups too!) Help to create a Group Story & act it out with props and costumes … Fun Drama Games, Silly Party Games, Talent Show & Giant Bubbles. Build a Willow Story Den. Relax with Storytime in the BookSwap. Ssshh!... Don’t mention the Bear Pit full of cuddly toys!
BearCat Swap & Craft Tents, Plus Drama Stage in the Kids Area
10am – 5pm every day...
Natural & Recycled Crafts
SwapShop & ToySwap
BookSwap & Story Space
Drama Workshops & Talent Show
Build a Willow Story Den
Drama Games & Party Games
Giant Bubbles
The Green Gathering, Piercefield Park, Chepstow NP16 6BE
http://www.greengathering.org.uk
Focus On Youth Week - Summer Activities & Trips for 10-16yr olds - 7th-11th August 2023
A week of Low Cost Activities during the Summer Holidays
for (Year 7 to 11 – 10yrs to 16yrs)
Sport, Crafts, Drama, Music, Trips & Family FunDay
Organised by Bearcat Collective & Tinney's Youth Club
at Sherborne Area Youth & Community Centre SAYCC
A full programme of events is being finalised
and will be published soon.
Youth Club is weekly during term time
Mondays & Fridays 6:30pm to 8:30pm for age 11 to 16 (Year 7 to 11).
Junior session on Mondays only 4pm to 6pm (Year 6).
Find us at Sherborne Area Youth & Community Centre, Tinneys Lane DT9 3DY
facebook.com/tinneysyc
for (Year 7 to 11 – 10yrs to 16yrs)
Sport, Crafts, Drama, Music, Trips & Family FunDay
Organised by Bearcat Collective & Tinney's Youth Club
at Sherborne Area Youth & Community Centre SAYCC
A full programme of events is being finalised
and will be published soon.
Youth Club is weekly during term time
Mondays & Fridays 6:30pm to 8:30pm for age 11 to 16 (Year 7 to 11).
Junior session on Mondays only 4pm to 6pm (Year 6).
Find us at Sherborne Area Youth & Community Centre, Tinneys Lane DT9 3DY
facebook.com/tinneysyc
1st-22nd August 2023 - FREE BearCat Craft Workshops for SSDC
BearCat 'Make & Take' Craft Workshops
Part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Activities are aimed toward 5-11 year olds, though all ages are welcome
Free - All materials provided
CD Dreamcatchers
Tues 1st Aug 10am-12noon St Peters Community Hall, Yeovil BA21 3DY
Tues 1st Aug 1.30-3.30pm Yew Tree Park Scout Hut, Yeovil BA20 2PT
Weds 2nd Aug 10am-12noon Milford Park Hall, Yeovil BA21 4QD
Tie-Dye Bandanas
Mon 14th Aug 10am-12noon Milford
Mon 14th Aug 1.30-3.30pm St Peters
Tues 15th Aug 10am-12noon Yew Tree
‘Hapa Zome' Flower Printing
Wed 16th Aug 10am-12noon Milford
Wed 16th Aug 1.30-3.30pm St Peters
Make your own loom - Paper Plates
Mon 21st Aug 10am-12noon St Peter’s
Mon 21st Aug 1.30-3.30pm Yew Tree
Tues 22nd Aug 10am-12noon Milford
facebook.com/PlayYouthSouthSomerset
Part of South Somerset District Council's 'Schools Out' PlayDays
Activities are aimed toward 5-11 year olds, though all ages are welcome
Free - All materials provided
CD Dreamcatchers
Tues 1st Aug 10am-12noon St Peters Community Hall, Yeovil BA21 3DY
Tues 1st Aug 1.30-3.30pm Yew Tree Park Scout Hut, Yeovil BA20 2PT
Weds 2nd Aug 10am-12noon Milford Park Hall, Yeovil BA21 4QD
Tie-Dye Bandanas
Mon 14th Aug 10am-12noon Milford
Mon 14th Aug 1.30-3.30pm St Peters
Tues 15th Aug 10am-12noon Yew Tree
‘Hapa Zome' Flower Printing
Wed 16th Aug 10am-12noon Milford
Wed 16th Aug 1.30-3.30pm St Peters
Make your own loom - Paper Plates
Mon 21st Aug 10am-12noon St Peter’s
Mon 21st Aug 1.30-3.30pm Yew Tree
Tues 22nd Aug 10am-12noon Milford
facebook.com/PlayYouthSouthSomerset
2nd-21st August 2023 - PlayDay Events
Crewkerne, Yeovil, Wincanton, Charlton Adam, Castle Cary,
Aller, Kingsbury Episcopi, Milborne Port, Chard
BearCat 'Make & Take' Crafts at PlayDay Events
with South Somerset District Council
Activities are aimed toward 5-11 year olds,
though all ages are welcome
Free - All materials provided
BearCat Crafts : Jewellery Making plus Willow & Wool
✓ - Crewkerne, Henhayes Park, TA18 7LZ Wednesday 2nd August
✓ - Yew Tree Yeovil, BA20 2PT Thursday 3rd August
✓ - Wincanton Cale Park,BA9 9ED Tuesday 8th August
✓ - Charlton Adam Charltons Community Centre, Top Road, Charlton Adam, TA11 7BE Wednesday 9th August
✓ - Castle Cary Donald Pither Memorial Field, BA7 7HH Thursday 10th August
✓ - Aller Recreation Ground, Church Path, Aller, Langport TA10 0QP Tuesday 15th August
✓ - Kingsbury Episcopi Recreation Ground, TA12 6BG Wednesday 16th August
✓ - Milborne Port Village Hall, Springfield Road, DT9 5RE Tuesday 22nd August
✓ - Milford Park, Yeovil, BA21 4QD Wednesday 23rd August
✓ - Chard Jocelyn Park, TA20 2DA Thursday 24th August
facebook.com/PlayYouthSouthSomerset
with South Somerset District Council
Activities are aimed toward 5-11 year olds,
though all ages are welcome
Free - All materials provided
BearCat Crafts : Jewellery Making plus Willow & Wool
✓ - Crewkerne, Henhayes Park, TA18 7LZ Wednesday 2nd August
✓ - Yew Tree Yeovil, BA20 2PT Thursday 3rd August
✓ - Wincanton Cale Park,BA9 9ED Tuesday 8th August
✓ - Charlton Adam Charltons Community Centre, Top Road, Charlton Adam, TA11 7BE Wednesday 9th August
✓ - Castle Cary Donald Pither Memorial Field, BA7 7HH Thursday 10th August
✓ - Aller Recreation Ground, Church Path, Aller, Langport TA10 0QP Tuesday 15th August
✓ - Kingsbury Episcopi Recreation Ground, TA12 6BG Wednesday 16th August
✓ - Milborne Port Village Hall, Springfield Road, DT9 5RE Tuesday 22nd August
✓ - Milford Park, Yeovil, BA21 4QD Wednesday 23rd August
✓ - Chard Jocelyn Park, TA20 2DA Thursday 24th August
facebook.com/PlayYouthSouthSomerset
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival - 17th to 20th August 2023
The BearCat 'Flollop Lounge' will be visiting Purbeck Velley Folk Festival, packed full of storytelling adventures, Yay!
Plus BearCat Collective shenanigans in the Kids Area! Make Giant Pom-Poms, Willow Lanterns, Tie Dye Bandannas, Wool Weavings and more. Find heaps of treasure in the ToySwap (Big SwapShop for grown-ups too!) Relax with Storytime in the BookSwap. Ssshh!... Don’t mention the Bear Pit full of cuddly toys!
Natural & Recycled Crafts
SwapShop & ToySwap
BookSwap & Story Space
Storytelling
See you there!
facebook.com/purbeck.folk
www.purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk
Harmans Cross, Corfe Castle, Valley Rd, Wareham BH20 5HU
Plus BearCat Collective shenanigans in the Kids Area! Make Giant Pom-Poms, Willow Lanterns, Tie Dye Bandannas, Wool Weavings and more. Find heaps of treasure in the ToySwap (Big SwapShop for grown-ups too!) Relax with Storytime in the BookSwap. Ssshh!... Don’t mention the Bear Pit full of cuddly toys!
Natural & Recycled Crafts
SwapShop & ToySwap
BookSwap & Story Space
Storytelling
See you there!
facebook.com/purbeck.folk
www.purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk
Harmans Cross, Corfe Castle, Valley Rd, Wareham BH20 5HU
HoneyFest - 25th-27th August 2023
Roll up, Roll up… 🏕🎪🍻🎶 HONEYFEST tickets now available…! Come and join us over the august bank holiday for a weekend full of music, camping and more…. The Barge Inn - Honeystreet
Interested? Check out our previous festival footage: https://youtu.be/K1cY-0jVt6Q
**** Call or text Lenny for more info and/or to reserve your spaces 07917 407522****
★ ★ camping ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ gigs ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ Circus Shows ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ Crafts ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ Stalls ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ Local Beer & Cider ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★Great Food ★ ★ ★
Musical performances Thursday evening, throughout Friday and Saturday and ending Sunday evening.
★ ★ ★The Bear Collective swap shop and craft tent★ ★ ★
www.facebook.com/bargeinncampsite
Honeystreet SN9 5PS
Interested? Check out our previous festival footage: https://youtu.be/K1cY-0jVt6Q
**** Call or text Lenny for more info and/or to reserve your spaces 07917 407522****
★ ★ camping ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ gigs ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ Circus Shows ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ Crafts ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ Stalls ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★ Local Beer & Cider ★ ★ ★
★ ★ ★Great Food ★ ★ ★
Musical performances Thursday evening, throughout Friday and Saturday and ending Sunday evening.
★ ★ ★The Bear Collective swap shop and craft tent★ ★ ★
www.facebook.com/bargeinncampsite
Honeystreet SN9 5PS
South Barrow PlayDay - 26th August 2023
BearCat Crafts
& ToySwap Peepee
26th August 2023
2PM-6PM
South Barrow Playing Field
Cygnets Castle Cary majorettes!
Bubble disco and Party dancing!
BearCat Collective Crafts and live music!
Live music from The last gasp!
Winner takes it all Abba tribute!
David Eastoe acoustic guitarist!
Nikki’s glitter art and face paints!
K & K Party&Play’ helter Skelter & Soft Play Park!
Go- go games and ride ons!
Pick Pedal Pour Smoothies!
Jackie’s Ices ice Cream van!
happy hooves Parties Pony rides!
hot food bbq - burgers hot dogs veggie vegan!
70s theme and fancy dress – hook a duck – Splat the rat – lucky dip – Plant Sale – local homemade food and Crafts – tombola – raffle – Pimms, Cider and more – homemade Cake – Boules – South Barrows PoP uP ShoP – vintage tractors more Stalls to follow!
Children’s fancy dress! Adults - 70s theme! Playing field opened in 1973..
& ToySwap Peepee
26th August 2023
2PM-6PM
South Barrow Playing Field
Cygnets Castle Cary majorettes!
Bubble disco and Party dancing!
BearCat Collective Crafts and live music!
Live music from The last gasp!
Winner takes it all Abba tribute!
David Eastoe acoustic guitarist!
Nikki’s glitter art and face paints!
K & K Party&Play’ helter Skelter & Soft Play Park!
Go- go games and ride ons!
Pick Pedal Pour Smoothies!
Jackie’s Ices ice Cream van!
happy hooves Parties Pony rides!
hot food bbq - burgers hot dogs veggie vegan!
70s theme and fancy dress – hook a duck – Splat the rat – lucky dip – Plant Sale – local homemade food and Crafts – tombola – raffle – Pimms, Cider and more – homemade Cake – Boules – South Barrows PoP uP ShoP – vintage tractors more Stalls to follow!
Children’s fancy dress! Adults - 70s theme! Playing field opened in 1973..
The Honesty Jar SwapShop - Fun Fundraising Summer Clearance Weekend
To celebrate the PopUp SwapShop coming home from the summer tour, we’re bringing the festival experience to Grassroots for a special fundraising clearance weekend with family-friendly craft workshops too
Sat 16 & Sun 17th Sept.
For one weekend… “Shop don’t Swap!” Our volunteers have sorted lots of lovely end of season treasures, so bag yourself heaps of fabulous bargains & join in the fun activities
No set prices on anything! ... Pop a contribution in ‘The Jar’ to keep this local non-profit community resource sustainable. We accept cash, PayPal or card
www.bearcatcollective.co.uk/the-honesty-jar.html
The Cafe will be Open too for Hot Food, Cakes, Hot & Cold Drinks
All in the gardens at Grassroots Garden Centre, Henstridge
on the main road between Henstridge & Stalbridge (A357) BA8 0SA
(The Honesty Jar is open 10am to 4pm six days a week, closed Wednesdays.)
Sat 16 & Sun 17th Sept.
For one weekend… “Shop don’t Swap!” Our volunteers have sorted lots of lovely end of season treasures, so bag yourself heaps of fabulous bargains & join in the fun activities
No set prices on anything! ... Pop a contribution in ‘The Jar’ to keep this local non-profit community resource sustainable. We accept cash, PayPal or card
www.bearcatcollective.co.uk/the-honesty-jar.html
The Cafe will be Open too for Hot Food, Cakes, Hot & Cold Drinks
All in the gardens at Grassroots Garden Centre, Henstridge
on the main road between Henstridge & Stalbridge (A357) BA8 0SA
(The Honesty Jar is open 10am to 4pm six days a week, closed Wednesdays.)
Ssshh! Secret Acoustic Folk Supper at The Emporium - Thursday 12th October 2023
Ssshh! Secret Acoustic Folk Supper at The Emporium Yeovil
Check out The Emporium Cafe - The busiest ‘secret’ in town
BearCat Music Nights - Acoustic sets from a variety of hand-picked, quality musicians Thursdays 7pm-11pm every 2 months ish.
A relaxed and stylish cafe within The Emporium. Fresh, exciting menu, talented chefs, friendly service with many vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options. Hot drinks, soft drinks & bar.
The Lineup...
for Thursday 12th October
Oconee Bell facebook.com/oconeebellband
Strange Folk facebook.com/StrangefolkUK
Mary Bateman facebook.com/MaryBatemanFolkMusic
Olly Howard facebook.com/OllyHowardMusic
Sophie Joanne facebook.com/xx.sophie.joanne.xx
Robert Kirkwood facebook.com/robert.kirkwood.50
Great atmosphere ~ Entry £8
ticket money goes to the musicians
www.theemporiumyeovil.co.uk/eat-with-us
www.facebook.com/yeovilemporium
Tickets available online - www.BearCatCollective.co.uk/tickets
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss performing at future music nights
Check out The Emporium Cafe - The busiest ‘secret’ in town
BearCat Music Nights - Acoustic sets from a variety of hand-picked, quality musicians Thursdays 7pm-11pm every 2 months ish.
A relaxed and stylish cafe within The Emporium. Fresh, exciting menu, talented chefs, friendly service with many vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options. Hot drinks, soft drinks & bar.
The Lineup...
for Thursday 12th October
Oconee Bell facebook.com/oconeebellband
Strange Folk facebook.com/StrangefolkUK
Mary Bateman facebook.com/MaryBatemanFolkMusic
Olly Howard facebook.com/OllyHowardMusic
Sophie Joanne facebook.com/xx.sophie.joanne.xx
Robert Kirkwood facebook.com/robert.kirkwood.50
Great atmosphere ~ Entry £8
ticket money goes to the musicians
www.theemporiumyeovil.co.uk/eat-with-us
www.facebook.com/yeovilemporium
Tickets available online - www.BearCatCollective.co.uk/tickets
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss performing at future music nights
Craft Workshops for Tinneys Youth Club Sherborne - 6th Nov to 4th Dec 2023
BearCat Crafts at Tinneys Youth Club
🎾 £1 per session ⚽️ No need to sign up, just turn up 🎨
Each week includes at least two activities such as indoor hockey, table tennis, cookery, pool, as well as arts and craft, plus outdoor games on floodlit multi-games area and playing field. Tuck shop & kitchen too 😀
Monday & Wednesdays
in term time 6:30pm to 8:30pm for ages 11 to 16 (Year 7 to 11).
Junior session on Mondays only 4pm to 6pm (Year 6).
Youth Club is weekly during term time, closed during school holidays.
Find us at Sherborne Area Youth & Community Centre, Tinneys Lane DT9 3DY
🎾 £1 per session ⚽️ No need to sign up, just turn up 🎨
Each week includes at least two activities such as indoor hockey, table tennis, cookery, pool, as well as arts and craft, plus outdoor games on floodlit multi-games area and playing field. Tuck shop & kitchen too 😀
Monday & Wednesdays
in term time 6:30pm to 8:30pm for ages 11 to 16 (Year 7 to 11).
Junior session on Mondays only 4pm to 6pm (Year 6).
Youth Club is weekly during term time, closed during school holidays.
Find us at Sherborne Area Youth & Community Centre, Tinneys Lane DT9 3DY
Ssshh! Secret Acoustic Folk Supper at The Emporium - Thursday 7th December 2023
*NEW VENUE DUE TO LOW TICKET SALES*
Now at Rose & Crown, Longburton Near Sherborne
Ssshh! Secret Acoustic Folk Supper at The Emporium Yeovil
Check out The Emporium Cafe - The busiest ‘secret’ in town
BearCat Music Nights - Acoustic sets from a variety of hand-picked, quality musicians Thursdays 7pm-11pm every
A relaxed and stylish cafe within The Emporium. Fresh, exciting menu, talented chefs, friendly service with many vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options. Hot drinks, soft drinks & bar.
The Lineup for Thurs 7th Dec…
Fremsley facebook.com/FremsleyMusic
Pete Robson Blues facebook.com/peterobsonblues
Bere Essentials facebook.com/BereEssentials
Dean Carter facebook.com/dean.carter.332
Dave Woan facebook.com/dave.woan
Bob Carter https://bobcguitar.wordpress.com
Cowsville Hummingbirds facebook.com/cowsvillehummingbirds
Great atmosphere ~ SPECIAL TICKET PRICE ONLY £5
Ticket money goes to the musicians
www.theemporiumyeovil.co.uk/eat-with-us
www.facebook.com/yeovilemporium
Tickets available online - www.BearCatCollective.co.uk/tickets
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss performing at future music nights
Check out The Emporium Cafe - The busiest ‘secret’ in town
BearCat Music Nights - Acoustic sets from a variety of hand-picked, quality musicians Thursdays 7pm-11pm every
A relaxed and stylish cafe within The Emporium. Fresh, exciting menu, talented chefs, friendly service with many vegan, vegetarian & gluten free options. Hot drinks, soft drinks & bar.
The Lineup for Thurs 7th Dec…
Fremsley facebook.com/FremsleyMusic
Pete Robson Blues facebook.com/peterobsonblues
Bere Essentials facebook.com/BereEssentials
Dean Carter facebook.com/dean.carter.332
Dave Woan facebook.com/dave.woan
Bob Carter https://bobcguitar.wordpress.com
Cowsville Hummingbirds facebook.com/cowsvillehummingbirds
Great atmosphere ~ SPECIAL TICKET PRICE ONLY £5
Ticket money goes to the musicians
www.theemporiumyeovil.co.uk/eat-with-us
www.facebook.com/yeovilemporium
Tickets available online - www.BearCatCollective.co.uk/tickets
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss performing at future music nights
Santa's Grotto at The Honesty Jar December 2023
Santa at
Grassroots in Henstridge
Every child is gifted with a wrapped book and also a toy suitable for their age range. *NEW FOR 2023* Santa Storytime 15min Sessions at 11.30am & 2pm
2023 DATES
Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd
Sat 9th, Sun 10th
Sat 16th, Sun 17th
Saturdays & Sundays in December visit Santa 12noon-3pm,
suggested contribution £3-£5 per chid.
This Grotto is run by The Honesty Jar is a small, independent non-profit community reuse resource, run by volunteers, we open 10am-4pm six days a week (closed Wednesday) at Grassroots Garden & Aquatics Centre on the main road between Henstridge & Stalbridge (A357) BA8 0SA
Here are some memories from the last three years…
bearcatcollective.co.uk/santas-grotto.html
Grassroots in Henstridge
Every child is gifted with a wrapped book and also a toy suitable for their age range. *NEW FOR 2023* Santa Storytime 15min Sessions at 11.30am & 2pm
2023 DATES
Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd
Sat 9th, Sun 10th
Sat 16th, Sun 17th
Saturdays & Sundays in December visit Santa 12noon-3pm,
suggested contribution £3-£5 per chid.
This Grotto is run by The Honesty Jar is a small, independent non-profit community reuse resource, run by volunteers, we open 10am-4pm six days a week (closed Wednesday) at Grassroots Garden & Aquatics Centre on the main road between Henstridge & Stalbridge (A357) BA8 0SA
Here are some memories from the last three years…
bearcatcollective.co.uk/santas-grotto.html
