Investment Advice - New to Town
If you think you could do with some new financial advice, why not find out what Crewkerne's stockbroker can do for you? New member of the Chamber of Commerce Managing Group, Lawrie Tawse may be able to help you.
Click here>> Read About Lawrie

NEW!!! FREE EVENT
Be Healthy & Well In Crewkerne!
Local Firms who offer health, fitness training, natural medicine, and related wellbeing services to the public, will be available for you to meet in Falkland Square this Sat 10th May 10am-noon. Come along for a chat or simply to see what we do!

CUDOS presents BLITHE SPIRIT by Noel Coward. Victoria Hall. 7th - 10th May at 7.30pm. Tickets £5.50. Conc.£5. Available from the Community Office, or 01460 74380

Next Civic Society talk. Weds 14th May, 7.30pm: Wild Orchids of Crewkerne Area and Europe; A talk by Simon Andrew, President of the Society. The Henhayes Centre. There is a prior to visit to White Vine Farm, Thurs 12th June

Crewkerne is the Place for Jazziez!!
CLOTHES SHOP - NOW OPEN
Pollard House, Market Street
JAZZIEZ One Stop School Shop
For the whole school uniform
10% off or FREE Bag with every £20 spent
Come in and meet Sara-Jane & Jen

Crewkerne Election 15th May
- Candidates' views
We ask ALL candidates for their election address; those who have responded will appear below in coming weeks.
* Ron Bond - Conservative
Click here>> Ron's Comments
* Robin Pailthorpe - Liberal Democrat
Click here>> Robin's Comments
NB The Crewkerne website is independently run and endorses no particular political party or candidate; we are here to get their message across and to promote freedom of speech and local democracy.

You could Spend & Earn - Shop Cr£wk£rne!
Find the Golden Boxes with tokens in View From Crewkerne & you could win £50 cash!!
Click here>> About Shop Cr£wk£rne

Crewkerne Lad Hits the Road
Chris Sweet, intrepid journalist for local paper, is doing his bit to raise money for the Air Ambulance - there for all our emergencies. To read more about Chris's fundraising, click here>>www.justgiving.com/christophersweet

Local Interior Decor Need?
Crewkerne Interiors brings a personal service to all discerning customers wishing to have their own ideas sensitively and tastefully interpreted. Whatever your request: curtains & blinds, fittings, shades, tableware, furniture items, beds... For your entire house, your holiday cottage or simply your kitchen window, you can rely on prompt and friendly professional service. 01460 75761 [Pls mention this website.]

Crewkerne Museum -
Our Past, in the Present, for the Future
Pls visit the new website
Click here>> crewkernemuseum.co.uk

Kebabs Using Best English Lamb or Chicken?
Customer Service & Quality Food?
CREWKERNE KEBAB & PIZZA HOUSE
Click here>> www.kebabpizzahouse.com
Pls mention Crewkerne's website when you go...

FREE PARKING IN CREWKERNE
'TWO FOR FREE' - 2 Hours Free Parking
Local traders offer you two hours free parking if you spend over £5 in participating stores - see green window stickers...
Click here>> Two 4 Free Participants

Waitrose NEWS Here...
See drawings of the new store
Click here>> Press Release & Drawings

Chamber of Commerce DIRECTORY
A unique new directory for all business in the area
Full colour, professionally designed with new maps
Click here>> Intro Letter
To order your ad (from £20 - £200)
Click here>> Order Form
Click here>> e-mail Directory team

In Business in Crewkerne Town Centre?
Know about RADIOLINK CREWKERNE?
Read more>> RADIOLINK CREWKERNE
Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more info

CAR BOOT SALE at ST BARTHOLOMEW'S SCHOOL. Sat 10th May Gates open 1pm. (Set up 12 pm) 01460 72199 to book a space. Cars £3. Vans/trailers £5

U3A meeting. Mon 12th May 2.30pm. Speaker Mr Eddie Upton on SOMERSET FOLK SONG.
Methodist Church. South Street.

CREWKERNE WI: Tues 20th May 2pm. The Methodist Church South Street. RESOLUTIONS followed by BIRTHDAY PARTY

CREWKERNE TOWN TWINNING is holding a CAR TREASURE HUNT on Sun 1st June. Departing from Henhayes Car Park at 3.30pm. £3 per person to include cream tea in Misterton. 01460 75815 to book.

CREWKERNE FUN RUN AND MINI MARATHON: Sun 1st June

Crewkerne Branch of ROYAL BRITISH LEGION. Weymouth Veteran's Parade and service of remembrance. Sun 1st June. The coach is booked. £10 per person. 01460 75964


CREWKERNE SHORT COURSE TRIATHLON AND CHILDREN'S AQUATHLON. Sun 6th July. Crewkerne Aquacentre. Enquiries: Max Field 01460 73502. max@tribor.org

Recruitment Solution Right on Your Doorstep... ABCV - Recruitment Specialists NOW ONLINE>> ABCVRecruitment.com

CrewkerneTown.org hits 50,000
Click here>> About us
Why not visit our new sister site:
www.TauntonTown.org


‘Club 66’ Popular Friday night Youth Club for 11-18s. We're BACK, Fridays 7.30-9.30pm @ Crewkerne Community Church, Barn St, Crewkerne. Check here for more very soon...

If you have an event you'd like advertised free in these columns, please e-mail your Local Information Centre>> e-mail Crewkerne LIC


Need the Town Crier?
See David Craner's Directory Box
Click here>> David's Advert
For David's engagements in 2008
Click here>> David's Schedule

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Ongoing Weekly Events

TAE KWON DO. Crewkerne Sports Centre, Wadham. Tues 7pm - 8pm. Sun 6pm - 9pm.
information 01823443034.

Ballet, Jazz/Disco and Tap Dance Classes at the Speedwell Hall, Abbey Street and St Bartholomew's School. Details Helen Laxton. 01935 474717

Crewkerne Health Walks Do you find it hard to exercise regularly? Why not join us for a health walk. Following organised routes, lasting approximately 60 minutes every Tuesday from 9.45 am starting at the Aquacentre. FREE OF CHARGE. Turn up at 9.40am. 01460 77665. Please note there is no walk leader available next week.Next walk Tues 13th May. The walk on 20th May will be to Wayford Woods

CREWKERNE MUSIC CLUB meets at Lamplighters on the last Wednesday of each month at 8pm.

CREWKERNE BUGGY WALKS - First Thursday of every month from Crewkerne Aquacentre. Walks suitable for single or in line buggys and wheelchairs.

Crewkerne Gardening Club meets 1st Thursday each month at 7.30pm in the Methodist School Room. Visitors welcome - £2.00. Contact Mrs Rosemary Prince on 01460 74290 or 01460 73019.

Every week at The Henhayes Centre: Mondays Maj Jong from 2-4pm; Tuesdays Scrabble from 2pm-4pm. New members always welcome!

Note: Would the lady who kindly phoned the Crewkerne website to discuss her B&B business, please contact us again - we regret your voicemail was lost! Pls phone again or e-mail us via our 'About Us' page. Many thanks. Marcus

HINTON ST GEORGE FESTIVAL 2008. 3rd June 'Sunset Cafe Stompers' 4th June 'Young Musicians' . 5th June 'Crispian Steele-Perkins' . 6th June 'The Huckleberries' . 7th June 'Emma Johnson and the Endellion String Quartet' . Tickets are available on 01460 72563.

Mid-Somerset Orchestra presents Max Bruch 1st Violin Concerto. St Cuthbert's Church, Wells. Sat 10th May. 7.30pm. £9,£7 conc,£1 under 18. 01749 672552

Bridgwater College OPEN DAY Sat 10th May. 10am - 4pm. Fun day out for all the family. £2 per person, £5 family, free for 5 and under. 01278 655105

Bridgwater College - WISTERIA FESTIVAL. Sat 10th - Sun 11th May. 10am - 4pm. £2 per person. £5 family. Free entry under 5. Cannington Centre, Cannington. Details: 01278 655105

TREASURE HUNT: Ham Hill Country Park. Sun 11th May. 11am - 4pm. Entry £3 per team. (Max 6) 07745 031900 for further information.

OKLAHOMA: Lyme Regis Operatic Society. The Marine Theatre. Mom 12th - Sat 17th May. Curtain up 7.30pm. Tickets £10. 01297 445666

ILE VALLEY FLOWER CLUB: Open Meeting. ALL THAT GLISTENS. Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster. 13th May. Doors open 6.30pm. Tickets £7.50. 01460 52805

FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT at Clapton and Wayford Village Hall. (supper included). Sat 17th May 7pm. Adult £6. Under 19 £3. Family £15. 01460 75380

Garden Festival and Auction: Self Realisation Meditation Healing Centre.Yeovil. 24th May from 10am - 5pm. Entry £3. Family ticket (2 adults,4 children) £6. 01935 850266

MARSHWOOD GOES GREEN: St Mary's Parish Church. Marshwood. Sat 24th - Mon 26th May. 10am - 6pm. Entrance Free.
Songs of Praise Sun 25th May. 6pm.

BARRINGTON ANTIQUES FAIR: Sun 25th May. 10am -4pm. Village Hall. Admission £1. 01460 55745

ST MARGARET'S HOSPICE Charity Walk. 4.5 miles - 34 miles! Start at any of 9 registration points. Sun May 25th. 0845 3459671 to register.

South Somerset Peace Group presents CHILDREN IN WAR - two films. Tues 27th May. 7.30pm. Minster Rooms, Ilminster. 01460 53165

Mosterton Marquetry Group: Annual Exhibition. Sat 31st May from 2pm - 5pm. Mosterton Village Hall. Admission Free. Refreshments available.

JAZZ COMMUNION at St George's Church. Hinton St George. Sun 8th June. 10am. Featuring the Sunset Cafe Stompers and village singers.

CALLING ALL BUDDING AND SEASONED DIRECTORS. Directors Meeting wed 18th June at 7.30pm. Warehouse Theatre. Tell us about your plans for a production. Information from 01460 57094

GARDENS OPEN in North Perrott. Sun 1st June 11am - 5pm. Adults £3. under 16s free. 0146072883

THE TANK MUSEUM FRIGHT NIGHT: Ghost hunting in Bovingdon. Sat 14th June. 01202 600629. sharon.wells@anthonynolan.org.uk. Entry forms from www.anthonynolan.org.uk

Invitational Golf Tournament, Windwhistle Golf Club, Cricket St Thomas, Sun 15th June: £5 Members, £15 Non Member (Handicap cert required). £2 from each entry donated to Akamba Aid Fund/ £1,000 worth of prizes to be won; entry form from Orchard Lane Dental Practice, Orchard Lane, Crewkerne. All winners requested to attend presentation. For info pls contact Rebecca Bristow 01460 75674

HAM HILL COUNTRY PARK MEDIA SHOW Tintinhull Village Hall. Mon 16th June. 7.30pm - 9pm.£4 per person. 07745 031900 for information

EAST SOMERSET RAILWAY presents CRANMORE QUARRY WEEKENDS. June 21st and 22nd. Advance tickets £13 (£15 on day)from Pathfinder Tours on 01453 835414 or email office@pathfindertours.co.uk

MID SUMMER FRANCISCAN FAIR: The Friary, Hilfield nr Cerne Abbas. 21st June from 11am - 4pm. Entrance £1 per adults.

Garden Fete, North Perrott, Sun 6th July 12-4pm. Entrance 50p school children free. Lunches and teas. Dog agility display team, country dancers, pony rides, bouncy castle, tombola, cakes and plants and much more. Some cover if wet. 01460 72883

ATTENTION ALL ARTISTS: Arts Project Millfield 20th Summer Show. 7th July - 1st Aug at the Atkinson Gallery. Entry Forms available in Crewkerne Lic.

MUSIC FOR AFRICA FESTIVAL: Montacute House. Fri 11th and Sat 12th July. Tickets available now 01935 845 946. Earlybird Rates till 31st May. 5.45pm - 11.30pm.

Unique shopping
www.broadwindsor-crafts.co.uk Open all year, 7 days per week: 10am-4pm (check site for details) FREE PARKING Craft & Design Centre & Excellent Restaurant. Pls mention Crewkerne's website when you go.

Q:How can you reach over 90 readers per day?
A:An advert on this website
£35 for 2008
Click here>> e-mail us

Crewkerne Health Club, Victoria Mews, Market Square, Crewkerne - see the amazing new fitness studios and suites. Give Jerry a ring on 01460 78901 or visit: crewkernehealthclub.co.uk

The Peat Moors Centre, Glastonbury. Opening Times 10am to 4pm every weekend and Bank Holiday. 24th May - 1st June; 24th July - 2nd September. 25th Oct - 2nd Nov. Admission £2.95 adults, Children, seniors and conc.£2.45. Families £9.50 Free admission in July.

Local Morris Dancers: Far more than an evening class!
Read More>> Treacle Eater Clog Team

Please mention this website, if you can, at any of these events - it's the way to ensure this becomes a really helpful FREE events forum for our area.

WAYFORD MANOR GARDENS OPENING TIMES: Sunday 25th May and Sunday 15th June. Open from 2pm to 5pm. Adults £3.00 and children £1.00.

GUARDIANS OF MARTOCK CHURCH: 2008 EVENTS.
10th May at 7.30pm. THE BLAGOVEST ENSEMBLE. Ticket prices to be advised. 17th May - The Ferrari Club of Great Britain - watch this space for further information. Advance tickets from Martock News, Martock Gallery or by post/phobe from The Secretary, 29 Ashfield Park, Martock. 01935 822706

TakeArt!
More local dance, music & drama
At a venue near you...
Click here>> Music
Click here>> Dance

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Ongoing Events

MISTERTON PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP: Misterton Village Hall. Tues from 1.30 - 3.00pm. Term time only. Children aged 0-5. £1.50 per family. Ring 01460 77560 for information

SOUTH PETHERTON TENNIS CLUB - From the 31st Mar for a 12 week period the tennis club will the support of South Somerset District Council will be running a 'Learn to play Tennis' at South Petherton Recreation Ground. It will cost £2.00 a session. 7pm to 8pm. Details: Pauline Woodward on 01460 241836 or e-mail pauline-dennis@smartemail.co.uk.

CLAPTON AND WAYFORD FILM SOCIETY season 2007/2008. 1st Thursday of every month. Doors open 7.30pm for 8pm start. Membership fee £19 per person, Feb: Yes. Mar: Esma's Secret. Apr: Half Nelson. May: Free film and joining night (TBA).

CHARD AND ILMINSTER CHESS CLUB: The Shrubbery Hotel Ilminster. Thursdays 7.30pm. New members welcome. 01460 53184 or 01460 73597

MO JIVE DANCE at the Westland Leisure Complex. Thursdays from 8pm - 11pm. Commencing 27th Sept. £6 per person. Beginners and intermediate. No need to book just turn up. 07967 282585

SUNSET CAFE STOMPERS Hot New Orleans Jazz at the Coach and Horses South Perrott. 3rd Thursday each month at 8.15pm. Admission FREE

CHARD BRIDGE CLUB. Friday afternoons at the Boden Centre. 2pm and 7pm. Info 01460 239393

BRIDPORT ELECTRONIC ORGAN CLUB. Concerts on The first Thursday of the month at the United Church Hall. East Street. Bridport. Members £4. Visitors £5. Refreshments Free. 01308 421788

Village Artists of Stoke sub Hamdon. 3 meetings a week during term time. Stoke sub Hamdon Memorial Hall. Mon 9am-1pm. Thur 7.15 - 9.30pm, Fri 10am - 12 noon. E-mail>> muriel.parkinson@btinternet.com. or visit the website at Village Artists

SHORT MAT BOWLS in Merriott Village Hall. Tues 2pm - 5pm. Weds 7pm - 10pm. Open all year round. Tel: Len Weeks on 01460 73091

NB please see Town Noticeboard by One-Stop shop for other events.

While every care is taken to ensure accuracy, we do not accept liability for any loss: please ensure you check any events before attending.