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Watchet is Volunteer Central…

HOW WATCHETY…… Watchet is blessed with a huge number of willing volunteers. Volunteers that love music, volunteers that love gardening, those that love art, those that love the 40s, those that love books, those who love trains…………..I could go on and on. This weekend we have Watchet Festival. A three day extravaganza of music, poetry …

Shanty Singing Virgin!

SEA SHANTY EVENINGS So, last night I went into Watchet to Pebbles Tavern. Where I had my very first experience of Watchet Shanty Singing. As a shanty virgin, I was horrified to discover that the singing wasn’t just a spectator event, but a participation one! Ably led by David Milton, Watchet’s Common Crier and Bell …

Fossil Hunters Wanted!

LETS GET HUNTING……. Last seasons fossil walks at Watchet with local geologists Dave and Andy (D’n’A) proved to be a big hit with fossil enthusiasts of all ages. Hunters found plenty of Devil’s toe-nails (oysters) and large ammonites on all the walks. Each walk was finished with a look at the unique ‘Fossil Islands’ with …