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What's on in Chilson Common

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Live Music

Wild Arts Opera - The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro After the success of their previous performances Wild Arts return in 2026 with The Marriage of Figaro. The performances will take place in the beautiful Great Hall in the main house, with room for only 175 audience members. The operas will be fully staged, in costume and sung in English by a cast of exceptional singers, with a chamber orchestra of top musicians, conducted by Wild Arts' Artistic Director Orlando Jopling. You are welcome to arrive from 5pm to set up your picnic in the gardens, and bring food, drink, rugs, chairs, tables, friends, and candelabras. The performance will start at 6pm, with a 90-minute picnic interval at approximately 7:15pm before Act II starts at 8.45pm. Curtain down will be at approximately 10pm. Please book early - last year's opera sold out.

Wed 22 Jul20:15Forde Abbey Nursery(1.7mi)

via Forde Abbey NurseryLocal gem

Community

Cooking with Diabetes - Axminster

Are you living with or affected by pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes? Join our friendly course and learn how to cook healthy, delicious meals that support better blood sugar control Over thecourse, we will cover: · Understanding Type 2 Diabetes & Healthy Cooking Basics · Building Balanced Meals · Low-Carbohydrate Cooking · Heart-Healthy Cooking for Diabetes · Meal Planning & Preparing for the Week Ahead · Creating Sustainable Habits

Thu 23 JulProject Food(4.3mi)

via Project FoodCurated

Community

Cooking with Diabetes - Ottery St Mary

Thu 23 JulProject Food(4.3mi)

via Project FoodCurated

Arts & CultureCommunityMarkets & Fairs

Chard Antiques, Craft & Vintage Fair

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Thu 23 Jul10:00Cinechard(2.5mi)

via Cinechard

Community

Bingo

Get your dabbers ready — it’s Bingo Night! Join us on 23rd July for a fantastic evening of fun, prizes, and plenty of excitement. Doors open at 7:00pm with eyes down at 8:00pm, so arrive early to grab your seats and get settled in before the fun begins. Whether you’re a bingo regular or giving it a go for the first time, it’s a brilliant night out for everyone. Come along, bring your friends, and see if Lady Luck is on your side! We can’t wait to see you there; good luck!

Thu 23 Jul20:00Cloakham Sports and Social Club(3.9mi)

via Cloakham Sports and Social Club

Community

Axminster Town CC v Exeter CC 3rd XI

Join us for a great afternoon of cricket as Axminster Town CC take on Exeter CC 3rd XI! The action gets underway at 1pm on 25th July, so come down, soak up the atmosphere, and cheer on the team. Whether you’re a seasoned cricket fan or just looking for a relaxed day out, everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sat 25 Jul14:00Cloakham Sports and Social Club(3.9mi)

via Cloakham Sports and Social Club

Wellness & Wellbeing

Slimming World

Slimming World sessions take place in the Town Hall on Tuesday mornings and evenings. Sessions are run by consultant Jenny Curtis.

Tue 28 Jul18:30Cinechard(2.5mi)

via Cinechard

Community

Mediumship Demonstration

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Tue 28 Jul19:45Cinechard(2.5mi)

via Cinechard

Live MusicTheatre

Folksy Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Forde Abbey are delighted to welcome back Folksy Theatre performing A Midsummer Night's Dream on our South Lawn this summer. Love, laughter, and a little bit of lunacy — enter a world where fairies meddle, lovers quarrel, and magic runs wild! This summer, join us for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. In the heart of an enchanted forest, four young lovers flee the constraints of society and stumble into a realm ruled by mischievous fairies, feuding royalty, and a troupe of would-be actors with more enthusiasm than talent. What follows is a wild night of mistaken identities, magical transformations, and love gone deliciously wrong — enjoy Shakespeare’s dazzling verse and Folksy’s twist of live music, audience interaction and frantic multi-rolling! Bring your own picnics and deckchairs and join the fun. Filled with Folksy’s signature live music, audience interaction, and delightful silliness, this adaptation promises to have you laughing and singing along! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable summer adventure!

Tue 28 Jul20:00Forde Abbey Nursery(1.7mi)

via Forde Abbey NurseryLocal gem

Community

Around £7.00

From Chard to The Cabinet Office

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Wed 29 Jul20:00Cinechard(2.5mi)

via Cinechard

Community

Cooking with Diabetes - Axminster

Thu 30 JulProject Food(4.3mi)

via Project FoodCurated

Community

Cooking with Diabetes - Ottery St Mary

Thu 30 JulProject Food(4.3mi)

via Project FoodCurated

Arts & CultureCommunityMarkets & Fairs

Chard Antiques, Craft & Vintage Fair

An event every week that begins at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely

Thu 30 Jul10:00Cinechard(2.5mi)

via Cinechard

Community

Axminster Town CC v Exwick CC 1st XI

Join us for a great afternoon of cricket as Axminster Town CC take on Exwick CC 1st XI! The action gets underway at 1pm on 1st August, so come down, soak up the atmosphere, and cheer on the team. Whether you’re a seasoned cricket fan or just looking for a relaxed day out, everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sat 1 Aug14:00Cloakham Sports and Social Club(3.9mi)

via Cloakham Sports and Social Club

Community

Careers at the United Synagogue

Explore careers at the United Synagogue, one of the UK’s leading Jewish charities. Roles include rabbinic positions, synagogue, education and central office jobs.

Sun 2 AugChard Synagogue(2.6mi)

via Chard SynagogueLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Emmaus

Our new gathering and service on the 1st Sunday of the month! We gather from 10:30am for morning refreshments and a catch up with friends or meeting new people. From 11am we have an informal service of thanksgiving through word, song and prayer. ALL WELCOME!!

Sun 2 Aug10:30St John's Church(0.8mi)

via St John's ChurchLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Emmaus

Sun 2 Aug10:30St Stephen's Church(2.7mi)

via St Stephen's ChurchLocal gem

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Venues with events near Chilson Common

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Cinechard2.5 miles away Forde Abbey Nursery1.7 miles away St John's Church0.8 miles away

More about Chilson Common

Somerset, England

Chilson Common is in Somerset, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Chilson Common events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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