West Somerset Morris Celebrates 60 Years with a Festive Summer Tour Thursday, July 3, 2025 morris dance somerset folk music tradition anniversary inclusive performance community West Somerset Morris is celebrating six decades of vibrant music and dance with a lively summer tour. Formed in 1965, the group has brought their unique blend of traditional Morris dance and folk music to audiences throughout … Read More
Glastonbury's Mystical Refuge from the 'Corporate Monster' Sunday, June 29, 2025 glastonbury festival stonecircle mysticism escape community music spirituality tradition counterculture On a vibrant Friday night at Glastonbury, the festival is alive with energy. Lorde surprised fans by debuting her new album, and Franz Ferdinand energized the crowd with “Take Me Out,” joined by former Doctor Who … Read More
Warrens Bakery Celebrates Opening of New Weston-super-Mare Branch Friday, June 27, 2025 warrens bakery weston-super-mare cornwall expansion jobs pasties highstreet artisan tradition Warrens Bakery has opened the doors to its newest location in Weston-super-Mare this week, marking 165 years since its founding in Cornwall. The grand opening ceremony saw the town’s Mayor, Councillor Martin Williams, … Read More
Rediscovering Glastonbury's Enchanting Circus and Theatre Tradition Founded by Churchill’s Granddaughter Wednesday, June 25, 2025 glastonbury circus streettheatre walkabouts arabellachurchill performers festival theatre interactive tradition A cherished yet often overlooked tradition at the Glastonbury Festival is making a vibrant return this year. Nestled within the sprawling 900-acre Worthy Farm, the Theatre and Circus Fields promise festival-goers an immersive … Read More
Rod Stewart Shares His Simple Glastonbury Rider and Pre-Show Ritual Friday, June 20, 2025 rodstewart glastonbury rider music festival performance tradition cost celebration ronniewood Rod Stewart, the iconic singer gearing up for his performance at Glastonbury Festival’s Sunday Legends slot, has shared a refreshingly simple rider for the event—much simpler than many might expect. At 80 years old, Stewart’s … Read More
Somerset Village Celebrates Church Bells Ringing After 100 Years Saturday, June 14, 2025 somerset comptondundon bellringing campanology restoration heritage churchbells conservation community tradition For the first time in 100 years, the village of Compton Dundon heard the joyful ring of its church bells in a full peal of six. This momentous event took place on Sunday at the 14th-century St Andrew’s Church, marking the … Read More