Paul Sheldon - Artwork

For residents of the hamlet who remember Paul and Judith Sheldon, you may wish to know that they are both well and living in Spain.

Paul has been very active as an artist in his retirement. He has given us permission to feature some of his paintings in our Arts section of the Leisure page on this website.

If you follow the picture link, you can view a selection of his most recent work.

You can see more of his artwork art on #paulsheldonart on Instagram.

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Music Making

Anyone can make music, but often people feel that they don’t have the skills, or they need to be talented.

Sometimes they’ve simply never had the opportunity or the means. That said, the amateur music scene has never been richer, despite the recent difficulties during the pandemic.

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Performing and Production Arts: ReAct

At a time when outlets for young people to join in with group activities in youth clubs and other organised gatherings are contracting, there remains a thriving but fragile youth theatre scene in the UK.

Up and down the country different groups put on regular workshops and shows for young people to gain stage experience and generally have a great time singing and dancing and communicating.

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Somerset Art Weeks Festival

The Somerset Art Weeks Festival returns from 19 September – 4 October 2026 with the theme ‘Cultural Connections’ — bringing together artists, communities and audiences to explore the cultural ties that shape Somerset, from Palaeolithic to Present, and acrossHuman and Non-Human species.

As always, Somerset Art Weeks is a celebration of creativity and community. Venues across Somerset will open their doors to showcase group exhibitions, curated shows, events, new work and special commissions from SAW Members andinvited artists, alongside a wide range of artists and makers.

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