Embrace Tradition at Frome's Wassail Event Thursday, January 11, 2024 wassail frome tradition town crier cider music ritual community ceremony festival Mark your calendars for the upcoming Frome wassail, a beloved tradition taking place on Saturday, February 3 at Weylands. This event, rooted in Saxon customs, aims to wake the trees and dispel malevolent spirits, ensuring a … Read More
Explore Wellness at Bath Medical Museum's Japanese and Roman Tradition Festival Monday, December 18, 2023 wellbeing bath medical museum wellness japanese roman tradition festival kimonos tea ceremonies zen gardens Immerse yourself in the ancient traditions of Japanese and Roman cultures at the Bath Medical Museum’s upcoming mini festival of Wellbeing. This unique event offers a rare opportunity to learn the art of living well … Read More
The Story of Wiveliscombe's Unique Tartan Sunday, December 17, 2023 wiveliscombe tartan culture community somerset history artisans british wool tradition identity Wiveliscombe, a quaint town in Somerset, is an unexpected home for tartan, a fabric traditionally associated with the Scottish Highlands. Thanks to the creative ingenuity of a mother-daughter duo running a local shop, the … Read More
Surveyor Condemns Modern Halloween Monday, November 27, 2023 surveyor halloween tradition paranormal commercialization criticism modern supernatural children paganisation Bernard Barron, a Somerset surveyor from Bath, has expressed his dismay over the evolving traditions of Halloween in a letter to the local newspaper. Barron claims to have encountered “no more than six instances of … Read More
Frome bids farewell to long-serving town crier Mike Bishop Sunday, November 26, 2023 frome town crier mike bishop retirement tradition parade legacy awards guild community After seventeen years of dedicated service, Frome’s beloved town crier, Mike Bishop, and his wife Angie, bid an emotional farewell during the Remembrance Sunday parade. Their departure marks the end of an era that saw … Read More
Chilly Tradition: New Year's Day Dip in Somerset Sunday, November 26, 2023 somerset tradition wildlife fundraiser charity swim event cold water marine rescue The Secret World Wildlife Rescue Centre in East Huntspill is encouraging swimmers to take the plunge into the icy waters of Marine Lake in Clevedon on New Year’s Day. This annual tradition, spanning decades, aims to … Read More