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Exmoor Dark Skies

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Exmoor Dark Skies Festival to Mark its 10th Anniversary
Dark skies event photo
Credit Shaun Davey
Businesses, organisations and event hosts are invited to be part of a milestone celebration of Exmoor’s internationally recognised dark skies, with sponsorship and advertising opportunities too.
Exmoor National Park is preparing to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Exmoor Dark Skies Festival in 2026, with plans for an extra-special programme of events highlighting the magic of Exmoor after dark.Visitors and local communities can look forward to a wide range of experiences, from nocturnal wildlife walks to inspiring talks and unforgettable outdoor activities. The festival brings together partners, local businesses and organisations from across Greater Exmoor, to help people discover and enjoy Europe’s first International Dark Sky Reserve. It attracts people from across the country while supporting Exmoor’s visitor economy.
Festival Organiser Julie Colman said: “The Exmoor Dark Skies Festival has grown into a much-loved celebration of our incredible night skies, and the 10th anniversary is a wonderful opportunity to make the programme even more special. We would love to hear from businesses, community groups and organisations with ideas for events and activities for the anniversary programme, which will help people experience Exmoor after dark in engaging and memorable ways.”
Anyone interested in hosting an event as part of the 2026 festival is asked to contact Julie Colman, Festival Organiser, at ruralenterprise@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk.
Businesses are also being invited to take advantage of advertising opportunities in the official festival programme. A total of 7,000 copies will be distributed across Somerset and Devon, giving advertisers visibility among visitors and residents planning their festival experience. A headline sponsorship opportunity is also available, offering prominent association with one of Exmoor’s flagship events.For advertising or sponsorship enquiries, contact ruralenterprise@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk or find more information at www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/darkskiesfestival

Regal Theatre in July

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Coffee Morning in the Bar– Saturday 4 July 2026, 10.00 – 12.00 

Minehead Middle School present THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Wednesday 8 – Thursday 9 July, 6.30pm

Get ready to dive under the sea for a spectacular, feel-good performance the whole family will love! Our talented cast at Minehead Middle School have been working incredibly hard to bring this vibrant and energetic show to life, packed with music, colour, and unforgettable characters. A fantastic night of entertainment, this is a show not to be missed!

REGAL COMEDY NIGHT

Saturday 11 July, 7.30pm

Join us for a night of fun, laughter and something a little bit different for The Regal Theatre… join us for Comedy Night!
The evening will feature a professional line up from the cream of the UK Comedy Circuit. Four acts to enjoy! 

THE NEW JERSEY BOYS

Friday 24th July, 7.30pm

Oh, What a Night!  Back by popular demand, the New Jersey Boys return for another unmissable evening featuring the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and much more.  This highly acclaimed show continues to play to capacity audiences and standing ovations.  

Minehead & Exmoor Music Festival 2026

Monday 27 July, 7.30pm

Hebrides Overture, Felix Mendelssohn
Introduction & Allegro Op.47, Edward ElgarCello Concerto No.1 in A minor Op.33, Camille Saint-Saens (soloist: Maxim Calver)
Adagio on Celtic Melodies Op.56, Max Bruch (soloist: Maxim Calver)
Symphony No.99 in Eb major, Josef Haydn

Minehead & Exmoor Music Festival 2026

Wednesday 29July, 7.30pm

Overture Creatures of Prometheus, Ludwig van Beethoven
Flute Concerto, Aram Khachaturian (soloist: Christopher Wyatt)D’un matin de printemps, Lilli Boulanger
Swan Lake Suite, Pyotr Illych Tchaikovsky

Minehead & Exmoor Music Festival 2026

Saturday 1August, 7.30pm

Buckaroo Holiday from Rodeo, Aaron Copland
El Amor Brujo, Manuel de Falla
Symphony No.2 in E minor, Sergei Rachmaninov

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;

Regal theatre events

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Coffee Morning in the Bar

Saturday 2 May 2026, 10.00 – 12.00

REGAL COMEDY NIGHT

Saturday 2 MAY – 7.30pm

Get ready for a night packed with fun, big laughs, and something a little different for The Regal Theatre. We’re bringing you a top-class lineup from the very best of the UK comedy circuit, featuring four fantastic professional comedians guaranteed to keep you entertained all night long.

ROYAL BALLET & OPERA – EUGENE ONEGIN (The Metropolitan Opera AS LIVE)

Tuesday 5 May 2026 – 6:00pm

Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).

ILLUMINATE – Spotlight

Friday 15 – Saturday 16 MAY – 7.30pm

We bring to the Regal Theatre a fun for all family dance show full of fabulously talented students from SDA!  Everything from ballet, tap, commercial dance, lyrical and acro, there is something for everyone!

 The Regal Film Society Screening – TBC (Cert 15)

Tuesday 19 May 2026 – 7:30pm

Exhibition on Screen – FRIDA KAHLO: THE MAKING OF AN ICON

Thursday May 21, 2026, 7.30pm

Who was Frida Kahlo?  Everyone knows her face but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows and the floral crowns?  Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of her rebellious, passionate and turbulent life.

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;

All Saints’ Church, Wootton Courtenay, Tabletop sale

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We have a wide variety of stalls at the tabletop sale on Saturday, 31st May in the Wootton Courtenay village hall (1030am to 4pm).  Here are the stalls to look out for on Saturday:

Marion Jay, Crockford Plants, will be selling a wide variety of plants.  Her tables will be in the centre of the hall.

Jamie and Lisa Waters will be representing Shelduck Photography with their photographic products and other items.

Nicole Stewart of ‘Amour Heart Gifts’ is your one-stop shop for beautiful heart themed gifts, cards, stationery and home decor.

Ro Hoyte will be selling her original artwork in the far corner by the stage. Seek her out.

Mark Oxtonby, one of our local photographers, will be selling his photographs and cards.

Veronica Clegg, another local artist, will be displaying and selling her artwork.

Paul and Nicky Scott will be generously selling plants from their ‘Dunkery Pleck’ garden, in aid of the church roof appeal.

Ingrid Popplewell has had a clear out and will be selling household goods.

Maggie Robertson has also had a clear out and will be selling household goods too.

A late addition to this venerable line up is Wootton Courtenay’s very own Silversmith, Brian O’Hara, who will be selling silver and metal ornaments and jewellery.

The Minehead branch of the Guide dogs for the Blind will be there and so will Heidrun Humphries with ‘Hoglets Hedgehog Rescue’.

There will be a small selection of homemade cakes on sale and an instant raffle with some great prizes to raise funds for the church.

And, all the way from West Wales, we are pleased to host ‘Cardigan Curiosities’ with their unique blend of antiques, vintage items and homeware – your one-stop treasure shop!

Refreshments are lavish and will be available to purchase all day. All this for just £1 entrance fee for adults, free for children.

If you can make it, I’d love to see you there.

Amanda Elliott

All Saints’ Tabletop Sale, Wootton Courtenay

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At The Wootton Courtenay  Village Hall
Entrance £1 for adults, free for children.
We have a wide variety of stalls at the Wootton Courtenay Tabletop Sale on Saturday, 31st May in the village hall (10.30am to 4pm), in aid of All Saints’ church roof. I thought I’d give you a sneak peek into who you can look out for on Saturday:
Marion Jay of Crockford Plants will be selling a wide variety of plants. Her tables will be in the centre of the hall.
Jamie and Lisa Waters will be representing Shelduck Photography with their beautiful photographs and photographic products.
Nicole Stewart of Amour Heart Gifts is your one-stop shop for beautiful heart themed gifts, cards, stationery and home decor.
Ro Hoyte will be selling her original artwork in the far corner by the stage. Seek her out.
Mark Oxtoby, one of our local photographers, will be selling his photographs and cards.
Veronica Clegg, another local artist, will be displaying and selling her artwork.
Paul and Nicky Scott will be generously selling plants from their ‘Dunkery Pleck’ garden, in aid of the church roof appeal.
Ingrid Popplewell has had a clear out will be selling household goods.
Maggie Robertson has also had a clear out and will be selling household goods too.
Wootton Courtenay’s very own silversmith, Brian O’Hara, will be selling silver and metal ornaments and jewellery.
The Minehead branch of the Guide Dogs for the Blind will be there and so will Heidrun Humphries with ‘Hoglets Hedgehog Rescue’.
There will be a small selection of homemade cakes on sale and an instant raffle (because I can’t bear the wait) with some great prizes to raise funds for the church.
And, all the way from West Wales, we are pleased to host ‘Cardigan Curiosities’ with their unique blend of antiques, vintage items and homeware – your one-stop treasure shop!
Delicious refreshments will be available (click HERE to see the menu) and will be available to purchase all day.
See you there!
Amanda Elliott