The events listed below are organised independently by supporters of St Margaret’s Hospice and are not run by the hospice itself. Take a look at what’s coming up and see if there’s something you’d like to join.
Looking for events organised by us?
View St Margaret’s Hospice’s own calendar of events.
Yesterday’s Farming Community Cash Raffle
Our fundraising team attended Yesterday’s Farming show in Drayton on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August selling tickets to the community cash raffle.
The winners were:
1st prize – Ticket 1732 – Phil
2nd prize – Ticket 1708 – Paul
3rd prize – Ticket 0006 – Ella
Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket!
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August
North Newton Scarecrow Trail
8 – 29 August
North Newton Scarecrow Trail
8 – 29 August
Follow the trail and discover creative scarecrows around the village. Vote for your favourite!
Location: The Harvest Moon, North Newton
Price: £2
Banging Floor Fillers
Saturday 29 August
Banging Floor Fillers
Saturday 29 August
A great night out where you can meet friends old and new and catch up with the latest goss whilst enjoying great drink prices and one of the best dance floors in the South West. We play all the great bangers and floor fillers from the past.
Location: The Lawns, Taunton
Price: £7
September
Music by the River – The Kilima Quartet
Wednesday 2 September
Music by the River – The Kilima Quartet
Wednesday 2 September
A relaxing afternoon of favourite classical and light music.
Location: Bridgwater Arts Centre
Price: £10
Party at the Parks – Bridgwater
Friday 11 & Saturday 12 September
Party at the Parks – Bridgwater
Friday 11 & Saturday 12 September
Live music in the heart of the Bridgwater community!
Location: The Parks, Bridgwater Cricket Club, Durleigh Road, Bridgwater
Shelley's Sunflower Stroll & Craft Fayre
Saturday 12 September
Shelley's Sunflower Stroll & Craft Fayre
Saturday 12 September
Join Shelley’s Slimming World Sunflower Stroll & Craft Fayre, with a charity raffle, craft stalls and games. If you want to join the stroll, there are routes available between 2 and 4.5 miles; you’ll get a cream tea, refreshments and a medal.
Location: Park House, Yeovil, BA20 1DF
Price: £20 adults, £5 children
Time: 2pm – 5.30pm
To register for the walk call Shelley on 07786 011728 by 31 August
Walpole Dunn Charity Casino Night
Friday 18 September
Walpole Dunn Charity Casino Night
Friday 18 September
Join this black tie casino night celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Walpole Dunn. Minimum age 18.
Location: Waterside Country Barn, Wellington
Price: £35
Time: doors open 6pm, casino begins 7pm, disco from 9.30pm
To secure your place email: [email protected]
October
Moonraker Challenge
Saturday 3 October
Moonraker Challenge
Saturday 3 October
A fun, twilight into the night, team-based orienteering walk, solving questions en-route, as you trek between checkpoints. Organised by the Taunton Rotary Club.
Location: Huish Woods Scout Campsite, West Hatch, Taunton
Price: £30 + minimum £25 sponsorship
Autumn Ball – raising funds for Rob's Legacy
Saturday 17 October
Autumn Ball – raising funds for Rob's Legacy
Saturday 17 October
Alison Champion-Lewis’ formal ball celebrating her husband Rob’s legacy and raising funds for cuddle beds. Alison shared her story as part of the hospice’s Cuddle Bed Appeal this year.
Enjoy a welcome drink, three course meal, and auction access with your ticket. Minimum age 18.
Location: Somerset County Cricket Club
Price: £75
Time: 7pm – midnight
To secure your place email: [email protected]
November
Rave for a Reason – The Winchester Arms
Saturday 14 November
Rave for a Reason – The Winchester Arms
Saturday 14 November
A charity rave featuring a mix of genres including hardcore, trance and jungle. Minimum age 18.
Location: The Winchester Arms, Taunton
Price: £6
Time: 4pm – 11.45pm
Brent Knoll Race
Sunday 22 November
Brent Knoll Race
Sunday 22 November
This six-mile off-road course combines challenging climbs, muddy trails and breathtaking views across the Somerset Levels, making it a rewarding challenge for both experienced trail runners and those looking to test themselves on a unique course. Run it for charity and make a real difference in your local community.
Location: Burnham Association of Sports Clubs
Time: 9.30am for an 11am start
February
Taunton Swimathon
Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 February
Taunton Swimathon
Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 February
A two-day weekend event, where participating teams swim laps in relay for an hour each.
Location: Taunton School
St Margaret’s Hospice is one of three charities benefiting from this event.
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Use this form to tell us about events that other people can attend or get involved in, such as quizzes, coffee mornings, fairs, shows or other community fundraisers. Please note that this page is for public events rather than individual fundraising or sponsorship requests. We review all submissions before they are added to our website and, while we’re incredibly grateful for every fundraising effort, we may not be able to promote every event submitted.