What's on in Touches

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Get ready for a magical summer evening at Forde Abbey & Gardens! For the very first time, we are thrilled to welcome THIS IS MY THEATRE to our stunning South Lawn for an unforgettable open-air performance of Alice in Wonderland. Step down the rabbit hole as My Theatre whisks you away on a brilliantly original adaptation of this much-loved, fantastical adventure. Step through the looking glass and into a world where nothing is quite as it seems… Join Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and encounters a whirlwind of curious characters. The grinning Cheshire Cat, the frantic White Rabbit, the eccentric Mad Hatter, and the fearsome Queen of Hearts. This timeless tale of imagination, riddles, and wonder comes to life on stage in a dazzling production full of humour, music, and a touch of madness. Perfect for dreamers of all ages, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland invites you to lose yourself in the magic of one of literature’s most beloved journeys! Pack your picnic, unfold your deck chairs, and settle onto the lawn as the evening sun sets, the perfect backdrop for live theatre in the great outdoors. Weird, wacky and wonderfully entertaining… it’s a spectacular show to not miss this summer!

Fri 7 Aug19:00Forde Abbey Nursery(2.9mi)

via Forde Abbey NurseryLocal gem

Community

Blue Lights Horse Show inc Unaff Show Jumping , CT & Dressage

We keep tabs on Chard Equestrian so you don't have to. Blue Lights Horse Show inc Unaff Show Jumping , CT & Dressage caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sat 8 AugChard Equestrian(3.8mi)

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Community

Wessex Horse Show

Chard Equestrian hasn't given us the full script, but Wessex Horse Show has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sun 9 AugChard Equestrian(3.8mi)

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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 11 Aug18:30Cinechard(0.9mi)

via Cinechard

Community

Evening Bd Quest & Unff Dressage

Something's afoot at Chard Equestrian and it goes by the name of Evening Bd Quest & Unff Dressage. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 12 AugChard Equestrian(3.8mi)

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Community

BD

BD at Chard Equestrian. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Thu 13 AugChard Equestrian(3.8mi)

via Chard Equestrian

Arts & CultureCommunityMarkets & Fairs

Chard Antiques, Craft & Vintage Fair

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

Thu 13 Aug10:00Cinechard(0.9mi)

via Cinechard

History & Heritage

Chard History Group

Chard History Group meets monthly at Chard Guildhall with a varied programme of presentations from guest speakers, covering both Somerset and further afield and a wide range of subjects

Thu 13 Aug20:20Cinechard(0.9mi)

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Live Music

Open Mic

It's Open Mic night The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe on Friday - hope to see you there - looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces : )

Fri 14 Aug19:00The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe(3.8mi)

via The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe

Community

Cinechard presents H is for Hawk

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

Fri 14 Aug20:00Cinechard(0.9mi)

via Cinechard

Religion & Spirituality

Evensong

Sung, Book of Common Prayer Evensong Everyone welcome

Sun 16 Aug18:00St Andrew Chardstock(3.4mi)

via St Andrew ChardstockLocal gem

Community

Lloyds Bank at Chard Guildhall

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

Tue 18 Aug10:30Cinechard(0.9mi)

via Cinechard

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 18 Aug18:30Cinechard(0.9mi)

via Cinechard

Arts & CultureCommunityMarkets & Fairs

Chard Antiques, Craft & Vintage Fair

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

Thu 20 Aug10:00Cinechard(0.9mi)

via Cinechard

Live Music

Ricky Romain Plays Sitar at The Millhouse

One of the South West's finest sitar players, Ricky Romain, comes to the Millhouse for an evening of North Indian classical music - Friday 21st August 7:30 pm. Ricky began his study of the sitar in 1972, becoming a residential pupil of Punita Gupta — a direct disciple of Ravi Shankar — in Southall, London. In 1976, he moved to Devon, collaborating with the Indian Music Department at Dartington College of Art, and has performed throughout the West Country, nationally and in Europe ever since. For twenty years, he was Associate Lecturer in Indian Classical Music at the University of Plymouth. His work crosses boundaries: collaborations with jazz, rock, folk, world and Western classical musicians; school and community arts projects; and a parallel career as a visual artist exhibited widely across the UK and Europe. The free improvisation in his performances typically evolves from a slow, contemplative opening and unfolds into complex rhythmic interplay — haunting, captivating and alive. The sitar's signature sound, rich with overtone and ornamentation, fills a room in a way that few instruments can match: intimate enough to hear every nuance, yet vast enough to hold an audience completely still. The Millhouse's stone walls, steel beams and Victorian character make it a natural home for the sitar — warm, resonant, and free of amplification. Join us.

Fri 21 Aug19:30The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe(3.8mi)

via The Millhouse Arts Centre and Cafe

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 25 Aug18:30Cinechard(0.9mi)

via Cinechard

Community

BD

One for the diary — BD at Chard Equestrian. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Thu 27 AugChard Equestrian(3.8mi)

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Venues with events near Touches

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

Cinechard0.9 miles away Forde Abbey Nursery2.9 miles away

More about Touches

Somerset, England

Touches 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 Touches 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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