Chilton Polden: A Festive Evening of Bauble Painting
2025-11-29 17:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | Chilton Polden Hall
🎄 Chilton Polden Playing Field Association Presents 🎄✨ A Festive Evening of Bauble Painting ✨
📍 Chilton Polden Village Hall📅 Saturday 29th November or Saturday 13th December🕠 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Join us for a cosy, creative evening of festive fun!🎨 All craft and painting materials provided🍷 Glass of mulled wine & mince pies included
All funds raised will go towards replacing our Trim Trail at the playing fields.
🎟 Tickets: £12.00 per personTo book, email cpplayingfield@gmail.com stating which date you’d like to attend for your payment link.💵 Cash payment available on request.
⚠️ Limited places available – book early to avoid disappointment!

Shapwick: Quiz Night!
2025-11-29 18:00 - 22:30 | Shapwick Cricket club, Shapwick Cricket Club
📣 Quiz Night!
📅 Saturday 29th November
🕓Doors open 6:00pm
Quiz starts 7:30pm
Shapwick Cricket Club
🍔 Come early and feed your brains!
The club cooks up some lovely food and the bar will be open all evening! 🍻
👯‍♀️ Teams & Entry
Teams of up to 6 clever cookies 🧠
£3 per person
Bring a whole squad or turn up and form a team on the night!
🎟️ Raffle!
Tom is hosting this special quiz night to say thank you for all the amazing support during his World Challenge adventure.
All in Aid of Two Great Charities :

Bawdrip: Village walk
2025-11-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Bawdrip Church
🌿 Bawdrip Village Walk
📅 Sunday 30th November
🕗 11.00am
📍 From Bawdrip Church
Join us for a 3-mile circular walk exploring the beautiful landscapes and wildlife of the Polden Hills.
The walk will last approximately 2 hours through lanes, tracks and fields. Dress for the conditions with sturdy footwear.
This event is organised in conjunction with Bawdrip Parish Council.

Polden Environmental Network (PEN) : December meeting
2025-12-01 19:00 - 21:30 | School Room in Edington
Polden Environmental Network (PEN) : December meeting
Monday 1st December at 7pm at the School Room in Edington

Chilton Polden; Christmas Wreath Making Workshops
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-05 | Chilton Polden Hall
🎄 Christmas Wreath Making Workshops 🎄
📅 When:

Thursday 4th December (Evening)

Friday 5th December (Morning)

📍 Where: Chilton Polden Village Hall
✨ Come along and enjoy a festive workshop where you’ll create your very own Christmas wreath.
💚 All proceeds go to Bridgwater Foodbank💷 Suggested donation: £25–£45
📌 Booking is essential!📧 Email: lindy@westfieldgoose.com📱 Call/Text: 07719 568666

Ashcott: Dick Whittington and His Cat
2025-12-04 00:00 - 2025-12-06 00:00
🎭 Ashcott Pantomime Presents:Dick Whittington and His Cat
📅 Thursday 4th – Saturday 6th December📍 Ashcott Village Hall
Join us for a fun-filled show for all the family!Enjoy refreshments, a raffle, and a licensed bar.
🎟️ Tickets on sale soon — watch out for more details!

Bawdrip History Group: 100 years of the Parish Hall
2025-12-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Bawdrip Parish Hall
Thurs 4 Dec
7:30pm
Bawdrip Parish Hall
Join us to celebrate a whole century since the hall first opened in 1925!
Share your memories
Meet the community
Be part of local history
More info: www.bawdrip.org.uk
enquiries@bawdriphistorygroup.org.uk
07402 338400
Bawdrip History Group is a village community project run by volunteers. We arrange talks and visits on local topics and interests so why not come to a meeting and join us

Chilton Polden: Christmas Market
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Chilton Polden Hall
🎄 Christmas Market 🎄Chilton Polden Village HallSaturday 6th December | 10:00am – 1:00pm
✨ Come shop local and get into the festive spirit! ✨
Featuring:

Local makers & Christmas gifts

Festive treats & refreshments

Locally made candles

Hand-sewn items

Christmas decorations & gifts

Handmade crochet jewellery

Catcott: “Spirit of Christmas” Collection – Supporting the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | St. Peter’s Church, Catcott
Catcott “Spirit of Christmas” Collection – Supporting the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal
The Friends of St Peter’s Church, together with the Catcott Village Association, are once again supporting the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal in Street.
Saturday 6th December10:00am – 1:00pmSt Peter’s Church, Catcott
We are collecting new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children who might otherwise go without a present this Christmas. The Salvation Army works closely with local schools, health visitors, and social services to provide families in need with a festive food hamper and new toys for their children.
Please bring your donations to St Peter’s Church between 10am and 1pm on the day—and enjoy a mince pie with tea or coffee as a thank you for your support.
For more information, please visit the Church’s Facebook page.

Chilton Polden: 🎄 Christmas Tree Festival 🎄
2025-12-06 11:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00 | St Edward’s Church, Chilton Polden
🎄 Christmas Tree Festival 🎄Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December🕚 11:00am – 4:00pm📍 St Edward’s Church, Chilton Polden
Come and enjoy a magical display of Christmas trees, refreshments, a raffle, and fun activities for children. 🌟
All-age Service Among the Trees✨ Sunday 7th at 4:30pmFeaturing The Village Voices choir.
We’re also collecting donations for the Foodbank — please help us build our Food Tin Christmas Tree! 🥫💛
All in aid of St Edward’s Church.Everyone welcome! 🎅✨

Bawdrip Christmas Fair
2025-12-06 14:30 - 17:00 | Bawdrip Parish Hall
🎄 Bawdrip Christmas Fair 🎄📅 Saturday 6th December🕑 From 2:00 PM📍 Bawdrip Parish Hall
Contact:Simon Peel📞 01278 684222📧 simon_peel@hotmail.com

Puriton Village Hall Christmas Fayre
2025-12-06 15:00 - 18:00 | Puriton Village Hall
Stalls & festive fun!

Cossington Family Bingo Fun!
2025-12-07 16:30 - 20:00 | Cossington Village Hall
📅 Sunday 7th December
🕓 Doors Open: 4.30pm Eyes Down: 5:00pm
📍 Cossington Village Hall
Book of 6 tickets for 6 games = £5.00
Book of 1 ticket for 6 games = £1.00
🎟️ Raffle with Great Prizes
🍔 Food & Bar Provided by Cossington Church
Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, laughter, and prizes!
🟩 Cash only for bingo books & food
🍻 Bar: Card only

PURITON FESTIVE WALK 2025
2025-12-08 - 2026-01-02 | Puriton
PURITON FESTIVE WALK 2025
📅 Monday 8ᵗʰ December – Friday 2nd January
The Puriton Christmas Trail is back after a year’s break —
with a brand-new name and even more festive magic!
Enjoy the sparkle of the Festive Walk by night,
or join the fun and hunt for cheeky elves by day!
Where to get your maps:
• Court Farm Butchers
• 7 Newlyn Crescent
• The Puriton Inn
• Digital versions also available
Festive Trail Map – £2
Naughty Elf Hunt Map – £2
Each map includes a little surprise for children!
All proceeds will be donated to Puriton’s village school, preschool, and church.
Come along, explore, and help us make Puriton shine this Christmas
We look forward to see you all wondering the village admiring the magic and fun.

Chilton Polden Parish Council Meetings
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:30 | Chilton Polden Hall
📅 Chilton Polden Parish Council Meetings
Did you know? Our Parish Council meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (except August).
🕖 Time: 7:00pm📍 Location: Chilton Polden Village Hall
Everyone is welcome to come along, listen, and take part in local community discussions. Come have your say! 🌿✨

Bawdrip: Stepping Out Christmas Café & Fair
2025-12-11 12:00 - 14:30 | Bawdrip Parish Hall
🎄 Stepping Out Christmas Café & Fair 🎄📅 Thursday 11th December🕛 12:00 – 2:30 pm📍 Bawdrip Parish Hall
Come and join us for some festive fun!✨ Enjoy a delicious range of festive fare – available to eat in or take away.🎁 Browse and buy our homemade crafts – perfect for Christmas gifts.🎯 Try your luck at our games and stalls.🎟 Don’t miss our Grand Raffle

Catcott: Christmas Coffee Morning
2025-12-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Autumn House, Manor Road, Catcott. TA7 9HB
📅 Friday 12th December
🕛 10.30am -12pm
📍 Court farm, Steel Lane
Come along for a relaxed and friendly morning. It’s a great chance to catch up with old friends or meet new ones. Stay for the whole time or just drop in – everyone is very welcome.
Suggested donation of £2 for tea, coffee, cake and a raffle.
All proceeds go to St Peter’s Church

Puriton: Music, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Puriton Church
🎶Music, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies 🎄
📅 Friday December 12th
🕒6.30pm
📍St Michael and All Angels Church, Puriton
The Willow Youth Theatre
Sally Holliday
The Quantock Sea Shanty Group
Dot Hardman
Tickets🎫 £10
Available from:
Puriton Butchers
The Clist Room on Sunday mornings
or Tel📞: 078702018134

Chilton Polden:Christmas Family Bingo
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Chilton Polden Hall
🎄Christmas Family Bingo🎄📅 Friday, 12th December⏰ 7:30pm📍 Chilton Polden Village Hall
🎟 £1 a book🎁 Raffle & ☕ Refreshments available
Come along for a festive, family-friendly evening of fun!

Stawell & Sutton Mallet: Christmas Hub Cafe
2025-12-13 10:30 - 13:00 | Stawell & Sutton Mallet Village Hall
🎄Christmas Hub Cafe🎄
📅 Saturday 13th December
🕥 10.30am – 1pm
📍 Stawell & Sutton Mallet Village Hall

Chilton Polden: Silver Spoon Christmas Lunch
2025-12-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Chilton Polden Hall
🎄Silver Spoon Christmas Lunch🎄
📍 Chilton Polden Hall✨ Booking Essential ✨
📞 Call 01278 722714 to reserve your place🎟️ Tickets: £12💛 All funds in aid of Chilton Polden Hall CIO

Bawdrip: Christmas Rudolph Car Run
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Peasey Farm, Bawdrip
Christmas Rudolph Car Run
📅 Saturday 13th December
🕒 Meet at 3:00 PM |
Run starts at 4:00 PM
📍 Peasey Farm
✨ Light up your vehicle and dress to impress! Enjoy Christmas fun while supporting a well-deserving charity.
💰 Entry Fee: £10 per car + £3 per passenger
Includes:
• Hot drink and mince pie before the run
• Pork or beef filled roll after the run
Register Your Spot:
You can find out more and register with Peasey Farm Shop: www.facebook.com/PeaseyFarm
Get ready for a festive fun-filled day as Peasey Farm Shop bring you their “Rudolph Car Run”! This special event is in aid of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Charity. Decorate your car and take part in a festive drive to support Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Fun for all while raising money for a great cause!

Chilton Polden: ✨ A Festive Evening of Bauble Painting ✨
2025-12-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Chilton Polden Hall

Stawell & Sutton Mallet: Carols with Burtle Silver Band
2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:30
🎄 Carols with Burtle Silver Band 🎶
📅 Saturday 13th December
🕥 7pm for 7.30pm start.
📍 Stawell & Sutton Mallet Village Hall
✨ Enjoy:
Traditional carols and Christmas tunes
A cosy bar serving seasonal drinks
Mulled wine & mince pies to warm your spirits

Cossington: Worle Wind Band - Evening of Carols and Festive Music
2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Cossington Village Hall
🎄 Worle Wind Band: Evening of Carols and Festive Music 🎶
📅 Saturday 13 December📍 Cossington Village Hall
🕖 Doors & card-only bar open: 7:00 PM🎵 Music starts: 7:30 PM
✨ Join the Worle Wind Band for an evening of carols and festive music — the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit!
🎟️ Tickets:

Adults: £12.50

Under 16s: £7

👉 Available from www.worlewindband.co.uk📞 Or contact Cate on 07745 523867

Cossington: Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
2025-12-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Cossington Church
🎄 Christmas Wreath Making Workshop 🎄
📅 Saturday 14 December🕑 2:00pm – 5:00pm📍 Cossington Church
✨ £30 per person — includes all materials, tea/coffee, and a mince pie!
Come and enjoy a festive afternoon of creativity, company, and Christmas cheer as you make your own beautiful wreath to take home.
📩 To book your spot or find out more:✉️ cossingtonchurch@yahoo.com📞 Cate: 07745 523867

Bawdrip: Village Christmas Tree Lights Switch On
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Bawdrip Village Green
🎄Village Christmas Tree Lights Switch On🎅🏻🎄
📅 Sunday 14th December
🕛 4:00 pm
📍 Bawdrip Village Green
Come and join in the switch on and enjoy mulled wine and soft drinks served afterwards outside or in the Church if wet.
Please let us know if your child or children will be coming so that we can make sure there will be a small gift for them!
Ring: 📞 07402 338400
Email: 📧xtree@bawdrip.org.uk

Chilton Polden: Christingle Service
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:00 | St Edward’s Church, Chilton Polden
Christingle Service
📅 Sunday 14th December
🕙 4pm
📍 St Edwards Church, Chilton Polden

Catcott: Carols with Burtle Silver Band
2025-12-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Catcott School Hall
Monday 15th December
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Carols with Burtle Silver Band
Change of venue: Now in Catcott School Hall
Join the community for festive carols by the tree

Moorlinch: Fun Christmas Whist
2025-12-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Moorlinch Church Hall
🎄 Fun Christmas Whist 🎄
📅 Date: Tuesday 17th December🕖 Time: 7:00pm📍 Venue: Moorlinch Church Hall💷 Cost: £10.00 per personIncludes all games, mince pies, and tea – or BYO!
✨ Prizes for top scorers and a fantastic raffle!🎁 Come for the fun, stay for the festive spirit!
👉 Please book in advance by emailing Sam at:📧 sam.eastend@gmail.com
