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Fundraising Bingo in Henstridge - Sunday 23rd March 4pm 2025
See you there!
Sunday afternoon,
Henstridge Village Hall
23rd March 2025
Doors 4pm, eyes down 4.30pm.
Raffle, Tombola & Kids Tombola too
Refreshments & cake
Bingo Prices
8 Game Book (6 books) = £8
(Free Entry to Grand Prizes x 2 - Hunt's Hamper &
£50 Hall&Woodhouse Voucher)
Final Prize Flyer = £2
Kids Special - 2 x Books = £3
Raffle = £3 a Strip
Tombola = £1 for 5 tickets
Kids Lucky Dip = 50p
Refreshments Available!
Pay by Cash or Card
Free entry fundraiser to support The Honesty Jar,
our small, local, independent, non-profit
community reuse project run by volunteers.
Sunday afternoon,
Henstridge Village Hall
23rd March 2025
Doors 4pm, eyes down 4.30pm.
Raffle, Tombola & Kids Tombola too
Refreshments & cake
Bingo Prices
8 Game Book (6 books) = £8
(Free Entry to Grand Prizes x 2 - Hunt's Hamper &
£50 Hall&Woodhouse Voucher)
Final Prize Flyer = £2
Kids Special - 2 x Books = £3
Raffle = £3 a Strip
Tombola = £1 for 5 tickets
Kids Lucky Dip = 50p
Refreshments Available!
Pay by Cash or Card
Free entry fundraiser to support The Honesty Jar,
our small, local, independent, non-profit
community reuse project run by volunteers.
Grassroots Easter Garden Party Gathering - Saturday 19th April 2025
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! (£1)
Garden Games, Face Painting,
Glitter Tattoos, Stalls
Family Friendly Craft Workshops
The Cafe will be Open
Hot Food, Cakes, Hot & Cold Drinks
at Grassroots Garden Centre, Henstridge BA8 0SA
Parking is limited,
so please walk, cycle, or car share if you can
The Magic Teapot Gathering - Bruton - 2nd-5th May 2025
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Our first PopUp SwapShop of the year!
We're delighted to be hosting the SwapShop plus natural and recycled craft workshops at the all-acoustic Magic Teapot Gathering with The Magic Teapot Crew One of the highlights of our season, such a wonderful way to begin the year. This event 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 |
Blokes Play Blues - Afternoon Garden Party Fundraiser - Sat 24th May 2pm 2025
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Blues in the Afternoon
Fundraiser, live music from 2pm, fun stalls, family craft activities, food & drink. Join the chilled afternoon garden party vibes Free Entry - Donations Welcome. Saturday 24th May at 2pm in the gardens at The Honesty Jar in Grassroots Garden & Aquatics Centre, on the main road between Henstridge & Stalbridge (A357) BA8 0SA The Honesty Jar is a local, independent non-profit community re-use resource, run by a team of 40 volunteers, rehoming 9 tonnes of donated items every month. Keeping valuable resources out of landfill and providing access to useful household items for all, regardless of financial means. |
Green Scythe Fair - Sunday 8th June 2025 -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 various best ales and ciders.
Tickets are in ADVANCE ONLY
The information on their website includes the Scything courses for beginners and improvers, which are held on the two days before the big event.
www.greenfair.org.uk
Thorney, Langport TA10 0DW
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 various best ales and ciders.
Tickets are in ADVANCE ONLY
The information on their website includes the Scything courses for beginners and improvers, which are held on the two days before the big event.
www.greenfair.org.uk
Thorney, Langport TA10 0DW
Petherton Folk Festival - Saturday 14th June 2025 - BearCat Craft Workshops
BearCat is back...
12 years since our first PethFest!
This year, we are bringing a mix of
Face Painting, plus Natural & Recycled Crafts
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
12 years since our first PethFest!
This year, we are bringing a mix of
Face Painting, plus Natural & Recycled Crafts
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
Fundraising Bingo in Henstridge - Sunday 25th May 4pm 2025
See you there!
Sunday afternoon,
Henstridge Village Hall
25th May 2025
Doors 4pm, eyes down 4.30pm.
Raffle, Tombola & Kids Tombola too
Refreshments & cake
Bingo Prices
8 Game Book (6 books) = £8
(Free Entry to Grand Prizes x 2 - Hunt's Hamper &
£50 Hall&Woodhouse Voucher)
Final Prize Flyer = £2
Kids Special - 2 x Books = £3
Raffle = £3 a Strip
Tombola = £1 for 5 tickets
Kids Lucky Dip = 50p
Refreshments Available!
Pay by Cash or Card
Free entry fundraiser to support The Honesty Jar,
our small, local, independent, non-profit
community reuse project run by volunteers.
Sunday afternoon,
Henstridge Village Hall
25th May 2025
Doors 4pm, eyes down 4.30pm.
Raffle, Tombola & Kids Tombola too
Refreshments & cake
Bingo Prices
8 Game Book (6 books) = £8
(Free Entry to Grand Prizes x 2 - Hunt's Hamper &
£50 Hall&Woodhouse Voucher)
Final Prize Flyer = £2
Kids Special - 2 x Books = £3
Raffle = £3 a Strip
Tombola = £1 for 5 tickets
Kids Lucky Dip = 50p
Refreshments Available!
Pay by Cash or Card
Free entry fundraiser to support The Honesty Jar,
our small, local, independent, non-profit
community reuse project run by volunteers.
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival - Fri 18th to Sun 20th July 2025 - 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 many 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 emerging radical new talent. Some old favourites will be there too. The Sunday welcomes many more people 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 many 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 emerging radical new talent. Some old favourites will be there too. The Sunday welcomes many more people for the day and the grand procession of banners through the village.
tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/festival
Near Dorchester DT2 7EH
The Green Gathering - Thur 31st July to Sun 3rd August 2025
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
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival - 14th to 17th August 2025
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
The Honesty Jar SwapShop - Fun Fundraising Summer Clearance Weekend
13th & 14th September 2025 10am-4pm
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
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 and 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.)
we’re bringing the festival experience to Grassroots
for a special fundraising clearance weekend with family-friendly craft workshops too
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 and 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.)
Fundraising Bingo in Henstridge - Sunday 28th September 4pm 2025
See you there!
Sunday afternoon,
Henstridge Village Hall
28th September 2025
Doors 4pm, eyes down 4.30pm.
Raffle, Tombola & Kids Tombola too
Refreshments & cake
Bingo Prices
8 Game Book (6 books) = £8
(Free Entry to Grand Prizes x 2 - Hunt's Hamper &
£50 Hall&Woodhouse Voucher)
Final Prize Flyer = £2
Kids Special - 2 x Books = £3
Raffle = £3 a Strip
Tombola = £1 for 5 tickets
Kids Lucky Dip = 50p
Refreshments Available!
Pay by Cash or Card
Free entry fundraiser to support The Honesty Jar,
our small, local, independent, non-profit
community reuse project run by volunteers.
Sunday afternoon,
Henstridge Village Hall
28th September 2025
Doors 4pm, eyes down 4.30pm.
Raffle, Tombola & Kids Tombola too
Refreshments & cake
Bingo Prices
8 Game Book (6 books) = £8
(Free Entry to Grand Prizes x 2 - Hunt's Hamper &
£50 Hall&Woodhouse Voucher)
Final Prize Flyer = £2
Kids Special - 2 x Books = £3
Raffle = £3 a Strip
Tombola = £1 for 5 tickets
Kids Lucky Dip = 50p
Refreshments Available!
Pay by Cash or Card
Free entry fundraiser to support The Honesty Jar,
our small, local, independent, non-profit
community reuse project run by volunteers.
Fundraising Bingo in Henstridge - Sunday 30th November 4pm 2025
See you there!
Sunday afternoon,
Henstridge Village Hall
30th November 2025
Doors 4pm, eyes down 4.30pm.
Raffle, Tombola & Kids Tombola too
Refreshments & cake
Bingo Prices
8 Game Book (6 books) = £8
(Free Entry to Grand Prizes x 2 - Hunt's Hamper &
£50 Hall&Woodhouse Voucher)
Final Prize Flyer = £2
Kids Special - 2 x Books = £3
Raffle = £3 a Strip
Tombola = £1 for 5 tickets
Kids Lucky Dip = 50p
Refreshments Available!
Pay by Cash or Card
Free entry fundraiser to support The Honesty Jar,
our small, local, independent, non-profit
community reuse project run by volunteers.
Sunday afternoon,
Henstridge Village Hall
30th November 2025
Doors 4pm, eyes down 4.30pm.
Raffle, Tombola & Kids Tombola too
Refreshments & cake
Bingo Prices
8 Game Book (6 books) = £8
(Free Entry to Grand Prizes x 2 - Hunt's Hamper &
£50 Hall&Woodhouse Voucher)
Final Prize Flyer = £2
Kids Special - 2 x Books = £3
Raffle = £3 a Strip
Tombola = £1 for 5 tickets
Kids Lucky Dip = 50p
Refreshments Available!
Pay by Cash or Card
Free entry fundraiser to support The Honesty Jar,
our small, local, independent, non-profit
community reuse project run by volunteers.
Santa's Grotto at The Honesty Jar December 2025 Dates TBC
Santa at
Grassroots in Henstridge
Every child is gifted with a wrapped book and also a toy suitable for their age range.
2025 GROTTO DATES TBC
(poster is from last year)
probably Saturdays & Sundays in December
Will be announced in the autumn
suggested contribution of £5 per child.
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.
2025 GROTTO DATES TBC
(poster is from last year)
probably Saturdays & Sundays in December
Will be announced in the autumn
suggested contribution of £5 per child.
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
2025 Dates TBC - Two Bean Stew in Cole’s Yard Courtyard, Lunchtime Music & Pizza
Live acoustic music & scrumptious food
Your chance to have a fabulous, family-friendly afternoon, support local independent traders and original live music.
'Two Bean Stew' playing live in Cole’s Yard Courtyard, Lunchtime Gig with freshly made Pizza
This Saturday 29th June 1pm, off Wincanton High Street in the Applegarth Emporium BA9 9JP.
Catch these magic beans, blending melodies and harmonies as they entwine fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and vocals over self penned songs with Americana/folk vibes.
Your chance to have a fabulous, family-friendly afternoon, support local independent traders and original live music.
'Two Bean Stew' playing live in Cole’s Yard Courtyard, Lunchtime Gig with freshly made Pizza
This Saturday 29th June 1pm, off Wincanton High Street in the Applegarth Emporium BA9 9JP.
Catch these magic beans, blending melodies and harmonies as they entwine fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and vocals over self penned songs with Americana/folk vibes.
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Fundraising Bingo in Henstridge - Sunday 26th January 4pm 2025
See you there!
Sunday afternoon,
Henstridge Village Hall
26th January.
Doors 4pm, eyes down 4.30pm.
Raffle, Tombola & Kids Tombola too
Refreshments & cake
Bingo Prices
8 Game Book (6 books) = £8
(Free Entry to Grand Prizes x 2 - Hunt's Hamper &
£50 Hall&Woodhouse Voucher)
Final Prize Flyer = £2
Kids Special - 2 x Books = £3
Raffle = £3 a Strip
Tombola = £1 for 5 tickets
Kids Lucky Dip = 50p
Refreshments Available!
Pay by Cash or Card
Free entry fundraiser to support The Honesty Jar,
our small, local, independent, non-profit
community reuse project run by volunteers.
Sunday afternoon,
Henstridge Village Hall
26th January.
Doors 4pm, eyes down 4.30pm.
Raffle, Tombola & Kids Tombola too
Refreshments & cake
Bingo Prices
8 Game Book (6 books) = £8
(Free Entry to Grand Prizes x 2 - Hunt's Hamper &
£50 Hall&Woodhouse Voucher)
Final Prize Flyer = £2
Kids Special - 2 x Books = £3
Raffle = £3 a Strip
Tombola = £1 for 5 tickets
Kids Lucky Dip = 50p
Refreshments Available!
Pay by Cash or Card
Free entry fundraiser to support The Honesty Jar,
our small, local, independent, non-profit
community reuse project run by volunteers.
