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What's on in Towns End

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Towns End.

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Workshops & Classes

Around £60.00

Make Your Own Terrarium

Build your own miniature green world, layer by layer In this hands-on session, you’ll create your own enclosed terrarium using carefully chosen plants, moss, stones, and layered soils — learning the foundations of planting, composition, and long-term care as you go. Hosted in The Green Room at The Black Thistle, this workshop is designed as a calm, creative space to slow down and reconnect — with nature, with making, and with the simple pleasure of working with your hands. All tools and materials provided — no experience needed Take home your finished terrarium in a glass vessel Enjoy 10% off in-store plants and products during your session Includes refreshments Small groups (max 8) for a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere

Wed 22 JulThe Black Thistle(4.4mi)

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Summer holidays

Summer holidays at Oakhill Church. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Thu 23 JulOakhill Church(2.8mi)

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VQ CPD

We found this gem on Upper Vobster Farm Luxury Self-Catering Accommodation's website. VQ CPD — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Thu 23 Jul13:00Upper Vobster Farm Luxury Self-Catering Accommodation(2.1mi)

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VQ lifeguard pre-qual CPD

Something's afoot at Upper Vobster Farm Luxury Self-Catering Accommodation and it goes by the name of VQ lifeguard pre-qual CPD. Their site has the particulars.

Thu 23 Jul13:00Upper Vobster Farm Luxury Self-Catering Accommodation(2.1mi)

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Breathing one-to-one

Breathing one-to-one is happening at Go Freediving. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Thu 23 Jul19:00Go Freediving(2.2mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Intermediate Freediving Masterclass

A fantastic opportunity to improve your freediving skills with world-leading instructor Emma FarrellFollowing the success of the freediving masterclasses with Emma, we are delighted to introduce a masterclass aimed at intermediate and advanced students. The class is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to dive deeper, use the lilypad freediving platform, prepare for the RAID advanced freediver course or simply hone and advance your skills.You’ll learn how to:Master buoyancy to improve depth and dive timeBuddy for deep divesUse a lanyard and the freediving platformSafely extend your limitsIn addition, you’ll be working with Emma on equalisation, technique and dive preparation in order to improve your performance and confidence in the water, and diving within the limits of your current qualification (20m for RAID Freediver and equivalent, and 30m for RAID Advanced Freediver and equivalent).When: 20th June (1.30 pm – 7pm) 24th July (1.30 pm – 7pm) 8th August (1.30 pm – 7pm)Where: Vobster QuayWhat’s included:2 dive sessions with Emma FarrellIndividual assessment and tutoringPre-requisites:Medical Declaration (not older than 6 months)Must have passed the Open Water Freediver course if you trained with usBe a minimum of SSI level one or Aida 2* if you trained elsewhere. If you qualified with any other programme, please get in touch .Be confident diving to ten metresOwn a professional freediving lanyard (these can be purchased in advance from Go Freediving).

Fri 24 JulGo Freediving(2.2mi)

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Death Café Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet Death Café at The Art Bank Let’s talk about the one thing we all have in common — but hardly ever discuss. Join a friendly group for tea, ... Read More

Sat 25 JulThe Art Bank Cafe(4.4mi)

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Death Café Shepton Mallet

Shepton Mallet Death Café at The Art Bank Let’s talk about the one thing we all have in common — but hardly ever discuss. Join a friendly group for tea, ... Read More

Sat 25 Jul16:00The Art Bank Cafe(4.4mi)

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Talks & Lectures

Tea & Talk

Join us for a time of favourite hymn singing, a short talk from the bible, followed by a light tea

Sun 26 JulColeford Gospel Hall(1.5mi)

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Talks & Lectures

Tea & Talk

Join us for a time of favourite hymn singing, a short talk from the bible, followed by a light tea

Sun 26 Jul17:00Coleford Gospel Hall(1.5mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Around £210.00

4-Weeks - Wheel Course £210.00

Found this on Homoceramicus's radar. 4-Weeks - Wheel Course £210.00 — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Tue 28 JulHomoceramicus(4.4mi)

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Lifeguarding Vobster Quay

Purple Turtle Diving is putting on Lifeguarding Vobster Quay and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Tue 28 Jul06:30Purple Turtle Diving(4.7mi)

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Skills assessment day - GFUK Day 1

Something's afoot at Upper Vobster Farm Luxury Self-Catering Accommodation and it goes by the name of Skills assessment day - GFUK Day 1. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 29 JulUpper Vobster Farm Luxury Self-Catering Accommodation(2.1mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Around £280.00

6-Weeks - Wheel Course £280.00

Another belter from Homoceramicus. 6-Weeks - Wheel Course £280.00 — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Wed 29 JulHomoceramicus(4.4mi)

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Nature & Outdoors

Evening Wildlife Walk & Supper with Ecologist Rob Frith

Join us for an unhurried evening at Vallis Farm, exploring what happens on the land after daylight fades.

Thu 30 JulVallis Farm(4.9mi)

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Arts & Culture

Around £60.00

Slow Craft Friday £60.00

Slow Craft Friday £60.00 at Homoceramicus. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Fri 31 JulHomoceramicus(4.4mi)

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Arts & Culture

Around £60.00

Slow Craft Friday

A warm, relaxed and creative evening. In this 1.5-hour session, you’ll handbuild a simple ceramic piece and decorate it with underglaze colours - no experience needed. We keep this event small and cosy, so you get personal support and a calm, inspiring atmosphere. A complimentary glass of wine is included. What you’ll make Choose from: • a small bowl • a mug • a trinket dish • a mini vase Your piece will be glazed and fired by us and ready for collection in 4 weeks. What’s included • All materials & tools • Underglaze decoration • One glass of wine • Glazing & firing • Friendly guidance from our studio team Perfect for • a cosy night out • dates • solo creativity • small groups and friends

Fri 31 JulHomoceramicus(4.4mi)

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Venues with events near Towns End

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

Upper Vobster Farm Luxury Self-Catering Accommodation2.1 miles away Coleford Gospel Hall1.5 miles away Go Freediving2.2 miles away

More about Towns End

Somerset, England

Towns End 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 Towns End 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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