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Shepton Mallet’s weekend line-up includes Remembrance Sunday services, the grand Antique and Collectors Fair, and a Repair Café at the Art Bank. With events that bring the community together in both reflection and activity, this weekend is filled with meaningful ways to participate and connect.

Starting the weekend, The Bear Inn in Street is hosting a free networking event for wellbeing practitioners on Friday morning. If you're a wellness professional, this gathering from 10:00 am to 11:30 am offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the local health industry. Find more information and book a free ticket here.

For those with an interest in vintage and rare finds, the Antique & Collectors Fair returns to the Bath & West Showground in Shepton Mallet. Running from Friday to Sunday, this fair boasts over 600 stands of antiques and collectables. Entry costs £10 on Friday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm (valid for the whole weekend), with tickets available online.

Music lovers can enjoy Wille Edwards Duo at the Avalon Constitutional Club in Glastonbury from 7:15 pm, or head to the Art Bank Café in Shepton Mallet for TwoManTing, offering live music from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

For rock fans, Heavy Psych from Japan kicks off at The King Arthur in Glastonbury, continuing into Saturday for an electrifying two-day experience.

On Saturday morning, Wells is hosting the One World Fair consultation at the Town Hall at 10:00 am, offering residents a chance to discuss community initiatives. Also in Wells, the Act to Adapt Consultation will be held at the same venue, focusing on local development and community needs.

Those interested in reiki and sound healing can explore the Reiki Sound Healing Weekend at the Miracles Room in Glastonbury from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Or, for a festive craft experience, the Christmas Stained Glass Workshop at Somerset Rural Life Museum in Glastonbury runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Glastonbury's FairyWhispering Workshop with Karen Kay at Chalice Well, starting on Saturday and continuing through Sunday, offers a magical insight into fairies and folklore.

For those seeking local festivities, the Red Brick Building in Glastonbury is hosting a Palestinian Dance Night Fundraiser on Saturday evening from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

Shepton Mallet's Repair Café also takes place on Saturday at the Art Bank Café from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, offering repairs for various items from clothes to electronics—perfect for a sustainable approach to giving items a second life. For more details, check out the Shepton Mallet Repair Café.

Sunday, 10 November

On Remembrance Sunday, Wells, Glastonbury, Street, and Shepton Mallet will all hold commemorative services. In Wells, the service begins at St Cuthbert's Church at 10:30 am, followed by a wreath-laying at the war memorial and a parade along High Street to the Harry Patch Memorial. The events continue at Wells Cathedral with a special Sunday Eucharist at 10:30 am and a 3:00 pm performance of Fauré's Requiem, with details available here.

Glastonbury's Remembrance Sunday events start at 11:00 am with wreath-laying at the High Street War Memorial, followed by a service at St John's Church at 11:15 am. Street's commemorations will begin with a parade, forming up at 2:15 pm at the Royal British Legion, proceeding through Farm Road and the High Street to Merriman Park for a service and wreath-laying. Full details here.

Shepton Mallet's Remembrance Service will take place at The Cenotaph at 10:35 am, followed by a parade to St Peter and St Paul's Church for a service at 11:20 am. More on Shepton's events can be found here.

For family-friendly fun, Wells will host DINOVEMBER at Pop-Up Play Village at St Thomas' Church from 2:30 pm to 3:45 pm, offering children an interactive play experience.

Glastonbury's King Arthur venue will round off the weekend with a Michael Collings Sunday Session at 8:00 pm—a relaxed evening of live music to bring the weekend to a close.

This weekend, Somerset offers a rich tapestry of activities across its towns, ensuring something for everyone—whether it's honouring Remembrance Day, enjoying live music, or delving into creative workshops. Be sure to join in, support local events, and make the most of what's on across Somerset.