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The Regal in June

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The Regal Film Society Screening – THE STRANGER (Cert 15)

Tuesday 2 June 2026, 7:30pm

Versatile French director François Ozon’s adaptation of Albert Camus’s existential 1942 novella L’Étranger is beautifully shot in crystalline monochrome, creating a powerful sense of period and place. Sensual and sumptuous, the film pulsates with mystery and tension.

Coffee Morning in the Bar

Saturday 6 June 2026, 10.00 – 12.00 

Cancer Research UK – THE CONCERT

Saturday 6th June, 7.30pm

Now in its third year, this sell-out event is returning to the Regal Theatre.  Some 40 singers – both choir and soloists – plus an 18-strong orchestra will present an evening of music and light-hearted entertainment with an eclectic mix of music.

ALTER EAGLES

Saturday 13June, 7.30pm

The Alter Eagles are delighted to return to the Regal with their celebration of one of the best loved bands of all time.  Now in their 23rd Anniversary Year, the band have established themselves as one of the country’s top tribute acts, headlining at theatres all over the country.  Playing a mix of old and new Eagles’ songs.

DANCIN THROUGH LIFE

Friday 19 & Saturday 20 June, 7.30pm

LADA Dance Academy present their 6th Showcase…

SCHOOLS SINGING FESTIVAL

Friday 26TH June , 9.00 – 17.00

The Regal Film Society Screening – TBC (Cert 15)

Tuesday 30 June 2026, 7:30pm

Tickets for all events may be booked in advance online at https://regaltheatre.co.uk/whatson or from the Box Office (Tel 01643 706430) between 9.30am and 12.00pm Monday – Saturday;

Road Closure

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Urgent Road Closure: – ttro542903W(WS)-OR-New Road, Wootton Courtenay

Please be aware that we have received a notification of a TTRN (urgent) road closure at New Road, Wootton Courtenay which will commence on 14th May 2026 – 15th May 2026 (09:30 – 15:30) for a total of 2 days.

This will enable Openreach to access overhead network – cabling to restore customer service. 

The contractor has indicated that access for Emergency Services through the site is permittedon this occasion.

For any further information about this closure please contact Sunbelt Rentals on 0370 050 0792, quoting reference: ttro542903W(WS)

Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB150171835 where you will see the map of the affected area (in red), together with the supplied diversion route (in blue).

Please note: this diversion route could be subject to change on review.
      
With regards
Road Closures Team
Email: ttro@somerset.gov.uk
Traffic Management, Road Safety and Parking Services
Somerset Council
County Hall
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4DY
Web: www.somerset.gov.uk
Travel Somerset – for live travel alerts, roadworks information and winter weather updates on Twitter @TravelSomerset and online 24/7 at Roadworks and travel information

Bus News

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Taunton Park & Ride single tickets are only £1!

Patronage on the Park and Ride service from Gateway (M5 J25) via the town, Musgrove Hospital and Silk Mills to the West continues to rise along with a 6.2% footfall increase in Taunton. The service runs every 20 minutes until 8pm Mon-Fri (6pm Saturday) then less frequently until 11pm (Mon-Sat) using the 1E for Silk Mills and 30 for Gateway (M5 J25). The double decker service is well used by both visitors plus those who live on the route but there is always room for more!

Bus not turned up or arrived more than 20 minutes late?

See the Somerset Bus Passenger Charter for your options. Some operators may offer a travel vouchers.

How do I track my bus?

  • Bustimes.org – this covers all buses.
  • Operators app or website

Where do I get bus timetables?

  • Special mention for TravelineSW. Type in your route number, click the relevant service.Select whether you want just the main stops and press ‘PDF’. The website will generate your own personalised timetable which can be printed out. Where bus routes have been mentioned in this newsletter, the links provided are to TravelineSW timetables.
  • Timetables are also available on the operators website or via Bustimes.org
  • Over the last few years we have persuaded some bus operators to continue to fund the printing of timetables however we are finding this more challenging. Local libraries will often print timetables for a small fee. We also fund a small number for distribution at our bus stalls.

How do I plan my journey?

How much is a bus journey?

All single bus journeys are capped at £3 until at least March 2027.

Some operators offer discounted tickets for short journeys, area based tickets or group tickets. Consider these to save money.