Category: Entertainment

February Half Term in Watchet 2023

I’ve got the January Blues in February!

I’ve just opened an email from someone asking about events for Half term and somehow I’ve managed to delete the whole blog about ‘Whats On’ sometimes I really hate computers!!!!

So here’s a list for half term, pop down and support Watchet this February.

Monday 13th February
Family activities at East Quay
Typography Workshop 11am to 1pm
Booking required

Monday 13th February to Saturday 18th February
Children’s Activity Trail starting at the Visitor Centre
Trail sheets available cost £1 prize for each completed sheet

Tuesday 14th February
Drop in Family Fun 2-4pm
at East Quay
Winter Gelli printing workshop

Tuesday 14th February
Live Music at Pebbles Tavern
Acoustic Night

Wednesday 15th February
Drop in Family Fun 11am to 3pm
Mobile Forge and Foil Embossed Chain workshop
at East Quay

Wednesday 15th February
Spoken Word Event at East Quay
7 to 9pm

Thursday 16th February
Family Stained Glass Workshop
at East Quay
Booking required

Friday 17th February
Fossil Walk with Geckoella
10.15am from Watchet Visitor Centre (PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME)
£8 each: Under 14s £5
Spaces limited so please email info@lovewatchet.co.uk to book
or phone 01984 632101 Thursday to Saturday 10am to 3pm.

Friday 17th February
Romantic Music from Bossa Beleza
in the Boat Museum
7 to 11pm Limited Bar
Tickets £4 info@lovewatchet.co.uk

Sunday 19th February
Live music at Pebbles Tavern
Gypsy Jazz

 

Celebrate Autumn in Watchet 2022

ITS GETTING COLD!

As the nights draw in and the wind begins to blow Autumn is quickly upon us! Why not pop into Watchet and see what’s going on. The local shops have started to dress their windows with their Autumn Stock.

With the half term break at the end of October check out the the things you can do!

THINGS TO DO

There is a Fairy Trail from the Visitor Centre and some of the shops will have treat baskets for the children completing the trail!  Why not hunt for a Woodland Creature Pebble around the town? Each pebble will send you to the place to collect your prize!

Look out for a Hedgehog Event with a Hedgehog craft, information about looking after local hedgehogs and a colouring competition.

One of last years colouring entries ……….. isn’t it fantastic!

Cosmo the Robot is visiting the Library with interactive fun and story telling. Serendipity Cafe have Halloween ornaments for you to paint and East Quay have Gargole themed creative workshops!

There is a Fossil Walk and a Spooky Walk from the Visitor Centre as part of the half term fun.

Then at the end of the week there is a choice of Parties for Halloween, whether you are a child or an adult there is something for you!

Follow the link to see what you can do during half term!

Programme of events

 

Watchet 1940s Home Front 2022

Watchet 1940s Weekend will soon be upon us!

Dig out your 1940s dresses, Suits and uniforms and get yourself ready to party here in Watchet. There will be live music all over town! Plenty of places to eat. Stalls with 1940s/retro clothing, hats and other retro items. Military demonstrations and vintage cars. Museum attractions, Steamtrains and so much more………..

Getting dressed for the occasion.
We don’t expect perfection, but we do like you to join in! Ladies, dig out the tea dress you had for that wedding, you’ll be glad you did! Gentleman pop on that shirt and those slacks you only every wear at Christmas and you’ll fit right in!

Music and dancing!
There will be a full programme of live music on the Esplanade on the 10th and 11th. You’ll also find live music on the station platform and in many of the pubs. Have a wander around the town to check them all out.

The programme for the weekend entertainment is on the link below:

1940s weekend entertainment programme

 

Shopping
The town will be dressed for the occasion, with bunting and flags. The shops will be bomb taped and many of the shops will be manned with those dressed appropriately.

Cafes, restaurants and Bars!
There will be plenty of choice on both days of 1940s fare. Check out the pubs, restaurants and Bars, but check out the pop ups too. The WI, Holy Cross, the Visitor Centre and the market will also offer a selection of delicacies.

The contributors so far ……….

Watchet Visitor Centre and Boat Museum present their popular Cheese & Cider evening, with live music on Friday 9th September. Tickets will be available shortly. Demonstrations of Rope Making will take place on both Saturday and Sunday morning. There will be a ticked event on Sunday afternoon.

Chives Cafe  will host Lily Lovejoy performing on Saturday 10th September. This ticketed event is almost sold out!

The Bell Inn will have a 1940s Specials board with their very popular ‘Spam Fritters’ on the menu. The staff and pub will be dressed for the occasion.

East Quay will have an Afternoon Tea with a ‘twist’ on both days.

The Star Inn will have a 1940s menu and they will dress the pub in a suitable style! The Land Rover will hopefully be out front!!

Cara Mann the hair dresser will be offering timed appointments for your ‘up’ hair do. Make sure you book early as the appointments are limited.

Adorium Antiques will have 1940s curios and a selection of militaria for sale over the Forties weekend.

St Margaret’s Hospice Shop has been saving up its 1940s dresses and gloves etc and these will be on sale over the 1940s weekend.

The very popular Holy Cross Tea Room will be available both Saturday and Sunday, with plates of home made cakes and sandwiches.

Clathers has a wonderful selection of ditzy print Tea Dresses to start your outfit for the event!