Septemberfest – Taunton’s New Celebration of Events in September

Monday, 16 August 2010 11:06

To celebrate the fantastic array of events happening in the town next month, Taunton Cultural Partnership has set up the new Septemberfest. The aim is to promote the wide range of activities and entertainments taking place and to encourage people to get involved and have fun.

Posters are being displayed, flyers distributed and the new website, www.septemberfest.co.uk, has details of all the events.

Taunton Cultural Partnership involves a number of organisations in the town who come together to promote cultural events and activities. The Partnership’s long term vision focuses on the concept of a thriving ‘Cultural Quarter’ in Taunton, resulting from the town’s large scale regeneration.  Septemberfest has come about as a joint effort between Project Taunton, The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Somerset County Cricket Club and Taunton Town Centre Company.

Spokesperson for the Taunton Cultural Partnership, Robbie Lowes of Project Taunton, said: “Taunton has so many exciting things going on during September we thought it was time to let people know and encourage them to take part, so Septemberfest was created.  This is just the beginning and we’re delighted with the response so far – we hope to grow the number of events in future years and establish it as a firm favourite in everyone’s diaries.”

Dates for Septemberfest 2010

Thurs 2 Sept: Somerset v Pakistan at Somerset County Cricket Club – the very best in international cricket. More info

Sat 11 Sept: Artists at Work – the start of a month-long exhibition at The Brewhouse as part of Somerset Art Weeks 2010. FREE. More info

Mon 13 – 17 Sept: Tornado Visits the West Somerset Railway – the new A1 Class express steam locomotive will be at Bishops Lydeard (direct connections from Taunton station). More info

Mon 13 Sept – 2 Oct: Exmoor Producers Exhibition & Sale – exhibition and sale of rural crafts and produce by local artisans at Taunton Library. FREE. More info

Wed 15 Sept: Germaine Greer at Taunton School – the Australian born, best selling author will host an evening in the Old Library. FREE. More info

Wed 15 - Sun 19 Sept: Moscow State Circus - the world famous circus performs at Vivary Park. More info

Sat 18 Sept: Arabian Horse Racing – a thrilling day at Taunton Racecourse. More info

Sat 18 – Sun 19 Sept: Hestercombe’s Autumn Country Fair – a seasonal celebration of all things Somerset just outside of Taunton. FREE. More info

Mon 20 – Wed 22 Sept: The Armstrong and Miller Show – BBC 1’s BAFTA winning show starts its tour at The Brewhouse. SOLD OUT More info

Fri 24 Sept: Roger McGough - one of Britain's favourite poets and performers presents his new show, That Awkward Age, at Cheddon Fitzpaine Village Hall. More info

Sat 25 Sept: Orchard ‘Seasons’ fashion show – Taunton’s first ever public catwalk fashion show at Orchard Shopping Centre. FREE. More info

Sat 25 Sept: Taunton Sinfonietta in Concert – Taunton Young Musician Winner performs at St James Church. More info

Sun 26 Sept: Nofit State Circus Parklife – The Brewhouse presents a thrilling evening of circus spectacle from the UK's leading contemporary circus at Somerset County Cricket Club. More info

Sun 26 Sept: The 24^th Deane DLO Taunton 10k run – get sweaty on a gently undulating circular course which starts and finishes at the Blackbrook Pavillion. More info

Mon 27 Sept: Official opening of the new Somerset Heritage Centre – guided tours taking place throughout the week. FREE. More info

Further details of Taunton’s 2010 Septemberfest can be found at www.septemberfest.co.uk or by calling 01823 250809.

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