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Such a lovely time at @realaled’s ‘Full Circle’ at @thefromememorialtheatre last night - a show full of memories, laughter and warmth, with some gorgeous moments of song.

It actually made me feel a pang of Welsh nostalgia too (my dad is Welsh and an amazing singer, so I called him on the way home to have a chat about it! 😊)

Also, a huge shout out to the Memorial Theatre - a traditional gem of a local theatre, staffed by some lovely people ❤️

If you missed the show and want to hear more, you can check out my chat with Aled on besomerset.com. If you’re outside Somerset, there are more dates on the way too.

Thank you to @awaywithmedia as well.

#gifted #aboutlastnight #aledjones #tour #fullcircle #frome #somerset #besomersetradio #weekendmood

Such a lovely time at @realaled’s ‘Full Circle’ at @thefromememorialtheatre last night - a show full of memories, laughter and warmth, with some gorgeous moments of song.

It actually made me feel a pang of Welsh nostalgia too (my dad is Welsh and an amazing singer, so I called him on the way home to have a chat about it! 😊)

Also, a huge shout out to the Memorial Theatre - a traditional gem of a local theatre, staffed by some lovely people ❤️

If you missed the show and want to hear more, you can check out my chat with Aled on besomerset.com. If you’re outside Somerset, there are more dates on the way too.

Thank you to @awaywithmedia as well.

#gifted #aboutlastnight #aledjones #tour #fullcircle #frome #somerset #besomersetradio #weekendmood

One of the loveliest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of chatting with is @realaled and he’s bringing his show ‘Full Circle’ to the @thefromememorialtheatre this Friday, 25th April.

It’s going to be a show packed full of entertaining stories, memories and laughter, and a real feelgood evening.

Here’s a clip of us chatting about Aled, as a little boy, singing at the wedding of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates, and you can hear our full conversation now on @besomerset. Just go to besomerset.com. (There’s also a link in my bio ⬆️)

Also, thanks so much for the lovely comments about the chat, when I shared it on BBC Radio Somerset on Monday afternoon.

To get tickets to Aled’s Friday show and hear more of his brilliant stories, just head to fromememorialtheatre.org.uk. There’s also a ticket link in my stories ✨

#AledJones #Somerset #BeSomerset #BeSomersetRadio #Radio #Conversation #interview #LifeStories #Theatre #Frome #ontour

One of the loveliest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of chatting with is @realaled and he’s bringing his show ‘Full Circle’ to the @thefromememorialtheatre this Friday, 25th April.

It’s going to be a show packed full of entertaining stories, memories and laughter, and a real feelgood evening.

Here’s a clip of us chatting about Aled, as a little boy, singing at the wedding of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates, and you can hear our full conversation now on @besomerset. Just go to besomerset.com. (There’s also a link in my bio ⬆️)

Also, thanks so much for the lovely comments about the chat, when I shared it on BBC Radio Somerset on Monday afternoon.

To get tickets to Aled’s Friday show and hear more of his brilliant stories, just head to fromememorialtheatre.org.uk. There’s also a ticket link in my stories ✨

#AledJones #Somerset #BeSomerset #BeSomersetRadio #Radio #Conversation #interview #LifeStories #Theatre #Frome #ontour

The tulips are looking so beautiful at @thenewtinsomerset at the moment. Admired them before grabbing some dinner for Graeme’s birthday 💛

Going to try and plant some properly in our garden for next year - we’ll see! 😉

#somerset #tulips #birthday #somersetcool #lovewhereyoulive

The tulips are looking so beautiful at @thenewtinsomerset at the moment. Admired them before grabbing some dinner for Graeme’s birthday 💛

Going to try and plant some properly in our garden for next year - we’ll see! 😉

#somerset #tulips #birthday #somersetcool #lovewhereyoulive

Happy birthday to this legend 😊💚

Dog carer, Eurovision wig wearer, husband, supporter, partner in silliness and life!

We all love you x

#happybirthday #love #lifeisgood #wiredforsound

Happy birthday to this legend 😊💚

Dog carer, Eurovision wig wearer, husband, supporter, partner in silliness and life!

We all love you x

#happybirthday #love #lifeisgood #wiredforsound

A big thank you to you if you listened to the show on BBC Radio Somerset this morning/afternoon & thanks for all the lovely messages x

#localradio #bankholidaymonday #thankyou #somerset #somersetcool #easter #easterbunny

A big thank you to you if you listened to the show on BBC Radio Somerset this morning/afternoon & thanks for all the lovely messages x

#localradio #bankholidaymonday #thankyou #somerset #somersetcool #easter #easterbunny

This is Izzy’s literal thought process for most of the day, every day! 😂❤️

#loveher #rescuedogsrock #slaughterhousesurvivors #rescuedog #corgicollie #izwhizz #inthegardentoday #bestmate #adoptedadored

This is Izzy’s literal thought process for most of the day, every day! 😂❤️

#loveher #rescuedogsrock #slaughterhousesurvivors #rescuedog #corgicollie #izwhizz #inthegardentoday #bestmate #adoptedadored

So far it’s been a weekend of editing and prepping for my Bank Holiday show tomorrow on BBC Radio Somerset (from 10am). It’s all done now, so today will be spent outside working in the garden in the sunshine ☀️😍 (It desperately needs it!)

Have a great Easter Sunday 💚

#easter #gardening #inthegardentoday #gardenlove #somerset #somersetcool #nature

So far it’s been a weekend of editing and prepping for my Bank Holiday show tomorrow on BBC Radio Somerset (from 10am). It’s all done now, so today will be spent outside working in the garden in the sunshine ☀️😍 (It desperately needs it!)

Have a great Easter Sunday 💚

#easter #gardening #inthegardentoday #gardenlove #somerset #somersetcool #nature

I can’t believe @wezleywebber isn’t coming round today to turn my face into a riot of red! 😂 How can it be two weeks since the first @hatch_somerset fashion show, and a week since East Quay?

A massive thanks to Wezley for the make up and fun getting ready. Can’t wait to do it all again in August at @fannyhatstand (Fanny’s Meadow) ❤️

#red #hatchsomerset #wezleywebber #makeup #performanceart #somersetcool #fadetogrey #fun

I can’t believe @wezleywebber isn’t coming round today to turn my face into a riot of red! 😂 How can it be two weeks since the first @hatch_somerset fashion show, and a week since East Quay?

A massive thanks to Wezley for the make up and fun getting ready. Can’t wait to do it all again in August at @fannyhatstand (Fanny’s Meadow) ❤️

#red #hatchsomerset #wezleywebber #makeup #performanceart #somersetcool #fadetogrey #fun

Perfect morning to visit @shapwickmoornaturereserve to chat with Alex from the @hawkandowltrust about this fantastic small charity working for wild birds of prey and their habitats.

Alex spoke brilliantly about what the charity does, sharing the story of the land, plus she can pick out a bird’s song with such clarity.

You can hear our full conversation on @besomerset Radio next week. I’ll also be sharing highlights first on BBC Radio Somerset when I pop up there on Easter Monday from 10am - 2pm ☀️

#Nature
#Somerset
#Radio
#HawkandOwlTrust
#besomersetradio
#bbcradiosomerset
#natureisawesome
#birdsofprey
#ontheradio

Perfect morning to visit @shapwickmoornaturereserve to chat with Alex from the @hawkandowltrust about this fantastic small charity working for wild birds of prey and their habitats.

Alex spoke brilliantly about what the charity does, sharing the story of the land, plus she can pick out a bird’s song with such clarity.

You can hear our full conversation on @besomerset Radio next week. I’ll also be sharing highlights first on BBC Radio Somerset when I pop up there on Easter Monday from 10am - 2pm ☀️

#Nature
#Somerset
#Radio
#HawkandOwlTrust
#besomersetradio
#bbcradiosomerset
#natureisawesome
#birdsofprey
#ontheradio

What a fantastic show of stories, music, and song last night.

If you love musical theatre and you get a chance to see @tim_rice_words My Life In Musicals - I Know Him So Well, grab it! 😊

It was a total joy. So many incredible songs performed flawlessly, and so many tales that make you leave the show with a huge smile on your face!.

Thank you 💛

#gifted #musicaltheatre #sirtimrice #magic #aboutlastnight #westlandsyeovil #musicals #touringshow #iknowhimsowell #inspiring

What a fantastic show of stories, music, and song last night.

If you love musical theatre and you get a chance to see @tim_rice_words My Life In Musicals - I Know Him So Well, grab it! 😊

It was a total joy. So many incredible songs performed flawlessly, and so many tales that make you leave the show with a huge smile on your face!.

Thank you 💛

#gifted #musicaltheatre #sirtimrice #magic #aboutlastnight #westlandsyeovil #musicals #touringshow #iknowhimsowell #inspiring

A year ago today at 10pm, this little bundle arrived in Somerset from @slaughterhouse_survivors, after her journey from China via Paris, Belgium and London.

She’s my little shadow and we all love her so, so much.

I’ll share some of Izzy’s highlights later in the week, but here’s something she’s learned brilliantly this year: the paw of more more more… 😊🐾 and I’m completely wrapped around it! 😂🖤🤍

Love you Izzy Wizard x

#GotchaDay #izwhizz #rescuedogsrock #alwaysrescue #meattradesurvivor #izzywhizz #lovehersomuch #rescuedogsofınstagram #rescuecorgi #corgicollie #adoptedadored #slaughtherhousesurvivors #happygotchaday

A year ago today at 10pm, this little bundle arrived in Somerset from @slaughterhouse_survivors, after her journey from China via Paris, Belgium and London.

She’s my little shadow and we all love her so, so much.

I’ll share some of Izzy’s highlights later in the week, but here’s something she’s learned brilliantly this year: the paw of more more more… 😊🐾 and I’m completely wrapped around it! 😂🖤🤍

Love you Izzy Wizard x

#GotchaDay #izwhizz #rescuedogsrock #alwaysrescue #meattradesurvivor #izzywhizz #lovehersomuch #rescuedogsofınstagram #rescuecorgi #corgicollie #adoptedadored #slaughtherhousesurvivors #happygotchaday

A bit of cape action from Saturday! 😊

@hatch_somerset

❤️

#hatchsomerset #fashionshow #performanceart #futurefolklore #sequins #magic #cape #rhythminside #somerset #somersetcool #art

A bit of cape action from Saturday! 😊

@hatch_somerset

❤️

#hatchsomerset #fashionshow #performanceart #futurefolklore #sequins #magic #cape #rhythminside #somerset #somersetcool #art

Such a brilliant @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE fashion show at @eastquaywatchet on Saturday night.

Here are some highlights 🎶

Thanks to everyone who came and cheered and danced. It was awesome and uplifting 🪩

@alispangle
@madeirarevell
@ebenson_art
@melaniedeegan
@jennidutton9342
@nickysaunter
@somersetcool
@suttononsutton
@salvidgetina4
@georgina_towler
@sarah.meikle.artist
@amandajshears_art

#hatchsomerset #futurefolklore #eastquay #somerset #somersetcool #art #performanceart #fashionshow #creativity #creativityfound #besomerset #lovewhereyoulive #weekendmood #mondaymotivation #artinsomerset #performance #houseofhatch

Such a brilliant @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE fashion show at @eastquaywatchet on Saturday night.

Here are some highlights 🎶

Thanks to everyone who came and cheered and danced. It was awesome and uplifting 🪩

@alispangle
@madeirarevell
@ebenson_art
@melaniedeegan
@jennidutton9342
@nickysaunter
@somersetcool
@suttononsutton
@salvidgetina4
@georgina_towler
@sarah.meikle.artist
@amandajshears_art

#hatchsomerset #futurefolklore #eastquay #somerset #somersetcool #art #performanceart #fashionshow #creativity #creativityfound #besomerset #lovewhereyoulive #weekendmood #mondaymotivation #artinsomerset #performance #houseofhatch

What an amazing night at @eastquaywatchet for the @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE fashion show.

I will do a reel of all the performances later, but I just wanted to say a massive thanks to everyone who came out last night. The atmosphere was electric!

And a huge thank you to Hatch for including me. You are such a lovely group of people and it’s been wonderful ✨

So much fun to have had the chance to create a Eurovision folklore story and strut to my favourite Eurovision song 😂🪩

Thanks to G for these shots 📷

#aboutlastnight #somerset #hatchsomerset #performanceart #fashionshow #futurefolklore #eastquaywatchet #rhythm #rhythminside #eurovision #letsgo #weekendmood #lovewhatyoudo #houseofhatch #somersetcool #besomerset #artinsomerset

What an amazing night at @eastquaywatchet for the @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE fashion show.

I will do a reel of all the performances later, but I just wanted to say a massive thanks to everyone who came out last night. The atmosphere was electric!

And a huge thank you to Hatch for including me. You are such a lovely group of people and it’s been wonderful ✨

So much fun to have had the chance to create a Eurovision folklore story and strut to my favourite Eurovision song 😂🪩

Thanks to G for these shots 📷

#aboutlastnight #somerset #hatchsomerset #performanceart #fashionshow #futurefolklore #eastquaywatchet #rhythm #rhythminside #eurovision #letsgo #weekendmood #lovewhatyoudo #houseofhatch #somersetcool #besomerset #artinsomerset

Ready to go again thanks to the awesome @wezleywebber 😍

@eastquaywatchet bound for this evening’s @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE fashion show 🎉🎶 7.45pm 🎉🪩

#redalert #hatchsomerset #makeup #makeupartistry #somerset #somersetcool #fashionshow #weekendmood #saturday #weekendvibes #performancesrt

Ready to go again thanks to the awesome @wezleywebber 😍

@eastquaywatchet bound for this evening’s @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE fashion show 🎉🎶 7.45pm 🎉🪩

#redalert #hatchsomerset #makeup #makeupartistry #somerset #somersetcool #fashionshow #weekendmood #saturday #weekendvibes #performancesrt

If you missed my chat with @tomandthebrassholes earlier in the week, never fear! 😉 Just head to besomerset.com to listen (There’s also a link in my bio).

In this clip, we chat about Tom’s songwriting process and coming up with songs under pressure - and I get some bonus points! 😂

If you love funk, soul and music to get you moving, definitely check them out. They’ve got a new album coming out at the end of May too.

Turn up the volume and have a good weekend 💕

#music #funk #soul #musicchat #tommcguireandthebrassholes #songwriting #radio #besomerset #besomersetradio #somersetcool #turnupthevolume #listentothis #livemusic #somethingfortheweekend #weekendmood #dance

If you missed my chat with @tomandthebrassholes earlier in the week, never fear! 😉 Just head to besomerset.com to listen (There’s also a link in my bio).

In this clip, we chat about Tom’s songwriting process and coming up with songs under pressure - and I get some bonus points! 😂

If you love funk, soul and music to get you moving, definitely check them out. They’ve got a new album coming out at the end of May too.

Turn up the volume and have a good weekend 💕

#music #funk #soul #musicchat #tommcguireandthebrassholes #songwriting #radio #besomerset #besomersetradio #somersetcool #turnupthevolume #listentothis #livemusic #somethingfortheweekend #weekendmood #dance

“We can fly tomorrow
On the beautiful wind that blows
On a cosmic track, love attack
I‘m gonna get that rhythm back”

The @hatch_somerset fashion show goes again tomorrow, Saturday 12th from 7.45pm. Come and see us at @eastquaywatchet ❤️

It’s the Future Folklore festival there with activities from 4pm too.

📷 @emma_._.green

#futurefolklore #hatchsomerset #somersetcool #therhythminside #fashionshow #performanceart #houseofhatch #somethingfortheweekend #somerset #letsgo #again #followthecallofthediscoball

“We can fly tomorrow
On the beautiful wind that blows
On a cosmic track, love attack
I‘m gonna get that rhythm back”

The @hatch_somerset fashion show goes again tomorrow, Saturday 12th from 7.45pm. Come and see us at @eastquaywatchet ❤️

It’s the Future Folklore festival there with activities from 4pm too.

📷 @emma_._.green

#futurefolklore #hatchsomerset #somersetcool #therhythminside #fashionshow #performanceart #houseofhatch #somethingfortheweekend #somerset #letsgo #again #followthecallofthediscoball

Love seeing all the fields of sunshine springing up in Somerset at the moment 💛 Here’s one of my favourites.

Have a good Friday 🌼

#fridayfeeling #somerset #lovewhereyoulive #spring #somersetcool #picturesomerset #fieldclub #fields #sunshine #april #countrysidelife

Love seeing all the fields of sunshine springing up in Somerset at the moment 💛 Here’s one of my favourites.

Have a good Friday 🌼

#fridayfeeling #somerset #lovewhereyoulive #spring #somersetcool #picturesomerset #fieldclub #fields #sunshine #april #countrysidelife

What are you up to tonight? Something funky and phenomenal is happening at @komedia_bath ✨

@tomandthebrassholes are playing and they are seriously incredible! 😉

I caught up with Tom last week for a chat about music, songwriting, and the very special thing that’s changed his life. You can hear that conversation by heading to besomerset.com or tapping the link in my bio & stories ⬆️

Have a listen, check out their music, and don’t miss them live. They are now on every single playlist for me!

#tommcguireandthebrassholes #funk #soul #livemusic #letsgo #bath #komediabath #somerset #besomerset #radio #music #thursdaymotivation #listentothis #seriously

What are you up to tonight? Something funky and phenomenal is happening at @komedia_bath ✨

@tomandthebrassholes are playing and they are seriously incredible! 😉

I caught up with Tom last week for a chat about music, songwriting, and the very special thing that’s changed his life. You can hear that conversation by heading to besomerset.com or tapping the link in my bio & stories ⬆️

Have a listen, check out their music, and don’t miss them live. They are now on every single playlist for me!

#tommcguireandthebrassholes #funk #soul #livemusic #letsgo #bath #komediabath #somerset #besomerset #radio #music #thursdaymotivation #listentothis #seriously

Time to give the biggest shout out to the insanely talented @wezleywebber ✨

Wezley created my make up look for the @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE fashion show and it was incredible. The make up became part of my costume - dramatic, sparkly, and it provided an infusion of confidence!

Thank you so much Wezley - you are a make up God and no mistake! 😍 Can’t wait to do it all again on Saturday.

#whatthehelljusthappened #makeupartist #wezleywebber #fashionshow #hatchsomerset #somerset #somersetcool #makeuplooks #star #thankyou

Time to give the biggest shout out to the insanely talented @wezleywebber ✨

Wezley created my make up look for the @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE fashion show and it was incredible. The make up became part of my costume - dramatic, sparkly, and it provided an infusion of confidence!

Thank you so much Wezley - you are a make up God and no mistake! 😍 Can’t wait to do it all again on Saturday.

#whatthehelljusthappened #makeupartist #wezleywebber #fashionshow #hatchsomerset #somerset #somersetcool #makeuplooks #star #thankyou

Petal and dog mattress update 😊

Thankfully now the weather’s nicer, and we’ve done 7 weeks of recovery, we can create an outside dog mattress too (blankets/grass!).

Petal is getting there. She can walk round the garden fairly well now. She’ll always limp, but it is better than it was.

Still a way to go, but the end of May is on the horizon. The sooner the better for Petal (and my back 😂). She’ll then have the scan to see if the bone fusion and implant has worked 🤞

Nearly a year since Izzy whizz joined the family too. I think she likes it 😉 x

#rescuedogs #rescuedogsrock #somersetcool #petalfawnizzy #petalpup #fawniemyles #izwhizz #ourfamily #lovethemsomuch #adoptedadored #adoptdontshop #sweethearts #ourworld

Petal and dog mattress update 😊

Thankfully now the weather’s nicer, and we’ve done 7 weeks of recovery, we can create an outside dog mattress too (blankets/grass!).

Petal is getting there. She can walk round the garden fairly well now. She’ll always limp, but it is better than it was.

Still a way to go, but the end of May is on the horizon. The sooner the better for Petal (and my back 😂). She’ll then have the scan to see if the bone fusion and implant has worked 🤞

Nearly a year since Izzy whizz joined the family too. I think she likes it 😉 x

#rescuedogs #rescuedogsrock #somersetcool #petalfawnizzy #petalpup #fawniemyles #izwhizz #ourfamily #lovethemsomuch #adoptedadored #adoptdontshop #sweethearts #ourworld

The tulips are blooming brightly at @skoolbeanz and it was so lovely to be back at this incredible children’s garden/allotment yesterday to catch up on how things have been going for Founder, Lara, her young gardeners, and Edward and Ozzy the dogs!

We recorded a great conversation, which you’ll be able to hear very soon on @besomerset (with highlights on my Easter Monday show on BBC Radio Somerset).

We’ve also got some exciting news to share soon as well 💛🌸

The garden is such a community gem, and a huge shout out to Lara for everything she does and to the young people learning essential skills and having lots of fun.

Sunshine radiates fiom this garden, whatever the weather ☀️

#skoolbeanz #skoolbeanzgardeningclub #childrensgarden #gardening #community #somerset #besomerset #somersetcool #positivity #plantaseedandwatchitgrow #radio #conversation #creativity #flowerpower

The tulips are blooming brightly at @skoolbeanz and it was so lovely to be back at this incredible children’s garden/allotment yesterday to catch up on how things have been going for Founder, Lara, her young gardeners, and Edward and Ozzy the dogs!

We recorded a great conversation, which you’ll be able to hear very soon on @besomerset (with highlights on my Easter Monday show on BBC Radio Somerset).

We’ve also got some exciting news to share soon as well 💛🌸

The garden is such a community gem, and a huge shout out to Lara for everything she does and to the young people learning essential skills and having lots of fun.

Sunshine radiates fiom this garden, whatever the weather ☀️

#skoolbeanz #skoolbeanzgardeningclub #childrensgarden #gardening #community #somerset #besomerset #somersetcool #positivity #plantaseedandwatchitgrow #radio #conversation #creativity #flowerpower

Love this photo taken by @deannasaurus.rex at the @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE dress rehearsal on Saturday. Can’t beat a sparkly cape, I always say! 😂🤩💛

#futurefolklore #hatchsomerset #art #artinsomerset #fashionshow #somerset #somersetcool #rhythminside

Love this photo taken by @deannasaurus.rex at the @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE dress rehearsal on Saturday. Can’t beat a sparkly cape, I always say! 😂🤩💛

#futurefolklore #hatchsomerset #art #artinsomerset #fashionshow #somerset #somersetcool #rhythminside

A little look at the @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE fashion show in the secret barn on Saturday ✨

A huge thanks to everyone who came and to @emma_._.green, @deannasaurus.rex and Graeme - this reel is a mix of your awesome photos 📷

#mondaymotivation #hatchsomerset #artinsomerset #somerset #somersetcool #futurefolklore #creativity #fashionshow #performanceart #wearableart #collective #besomerset #creativityfound

A little look at the @hatch_somerset FUTURE FOLKLORE fashion show in the secret barn on Saturday ✨

A huge thanks to everyone who came and to @emma_._.green, @deannasaurus.rex and Graeme - this reel is a mix of your awesome photos 📷

#mondaymotivation #hatchsomerset #artinsomerset #somerset #somersetcool #futurefolklore #creativity #fashionshow #performanceart #wearableart #collective #besomerset #creativityfound

Still buzzing from yesterday’s @hatch_somerset fashion show FUTURE FOLKLORE and really grateful to the brilliant team for including me - and for being such an inspiring creative group ❤️

Here’s a tiny snippet of what I got up to in that barn 😂, but I’ll put together a reel highlighting all the awesome performances when all the photos come through.

I’ll also share the make up transformation for me, because @wezleywebber is a make up god! 💪

Believe it or not, the folklore tale I’ve created is about the @eurovision song contest and it gave me the chance to include my favourite ever Eurovision song and bring “the rhythm inside back to the people”.

One of the loveliest things about yesterday was knowing the best supporters were cheering me on from the sofas… @emma_._.green @idadown @manorfarmcottageflowers, Casey, and Graeme ❤️

Can’t wait to do it all again next Saturday at @eastquaywatchet. No ticket required. Just come along, and the fashion show is on again from around 8pm.

Join us for a surreal, stunning, reflective, and fun watch, set 1,000 years in the future ✨

#hatch #hatchsomerset #therhythminside #futurefolklore #folklore #fashionshow #wearableart #followthecallofthediscoball #art #artinsomerset #aboutlastnight #somersetcool #somethingfortheweekend #sayyestolife #sayyestoyourself #creativity #creativityfound #houseofhatch #weekendmood

Still buzzing from yesterday’s @hatch_somerset fashion show FUTURE FOLKLORE and really grateful to the brilliant team for including me - and for being such an inspiring creative group ❤️

Here’s a tiny snippet of what I got up to in that barn 😂, but I’ll put together a reel highlighting all the awesome performances when all the photos come through.

I’ll also share the make up transformation for me, because @wezleywebber is a make up god! 💪

Believe it or not, the folklore tale I’ve created is about the @eurovision song contest and it gave me the chance to include my favourite ever Eurovision song and bring “the rhythm inside back to the people”.

One of the loveliest things about yesterday was knowing the best supporters were cheering me on from the sofas… @emma_._.green @idadown @manorfarmcottageflowers, Casey, and Graeme ❤️

Can’t wait to do it all again next Saturday at @eastquaywatchet. No ticket required. Just come along, and the fashion show is on again from around 8pm.

Join us for a surreal, stunning, reflective, and fun watch, set 1,000 years in the future ✨

#hatch #hatchsomerset #therhythminside #futurefolklore #folklore #fashionshow #wearableart #followthecallofthediscoball #art #artinsomerset #aboutlastnight #somersetcool #somethingfortheweekend #sayyestolife #sayyestoyourself #creativity #creativityfound #houseofhatch #weekendmood

When you’re using the veg patch as an imaginary catwalk! 😂

Can’t believe it’s the @hatch_somerset fashion show in the secret Langport barn tomorrow… and there’s only 10 tickets left! So, if you fancy coming along now’s the time to grab your tickets! 🎟️

Ticketsource.co.uk/hatch

🪩🎶

#hatchsomerset #art #wearableart #houseofhatch #fridayfeeling #futurefolklore #therhythminside #somerset #somersetcool

When you’re using the veg patch as an imaginary catwalk! 😂

Can’t believe it’s the @hatch_somerset fashion show in the secret Langport barn tomorrow… and there’s only 10 tickets left! So, if you fancy coming along now’s the time to grab your tickets! 🎟️

Ticketsource.co.uk/hatch

🪩🎶

#hatchsomerset #art #wearableart #houseofhatch #fridayfeeling #futurefolklore #therhythminside #somerset #somersetcool

Imagine ringing up Benny from ABBA and having to tell him that Mike Tyson has covered your song… and it’s not good!! 🥊

Love this snippet from my chat with the awesome @tim_rice_words. To hear our full conversation, ahead of his tour, head to besomerset.com. There’s also a link in my bio ⬆️

Sir Tim is bringing his songs and the stories behind them to life at @westlandsentertainment on April 15th. Head to westlandsyeovil.co.uk for tickets 🎶

@besomerset
📷 Nicky Johnston

#funnystory #musicaltheatre #sirtimrice #musicals #songwriting #lyricist #radio #interview #besomerset #somerset #besomersetradio #storiestomakeyousmile #onenightinbangkok #miketyson #abba #chess

Imagine ringing up Benny from ABBA and having to tell him that Mike Tyson has covered your song… and it’s not good!! 🥊

Love this snippet from my chat with the awesome @tim_rice_words. To hear our full conversation, ahead of his tour, head to besomerset.com. There’s also a link in my bio ⬆️

Sir Tim is bringing his songs and the stories behind them to life at @westlandsentertainment on April 15th. Head to westlandsyeovil.co.uk for tickets 🎶

@besomerset
📷 Nicky Johnston

#funnystory #musicaltheatre #sirtimrice #musicals #songwriting #lyricist #radio #interview #besomerset #somerset #besomersetradio #storiestomakeyousmile #onenightinbangkok #miketyson #abba #chess

Look out this weekend! 😉 👀

The next @hatch_somerset fashion show is happening this Saturday at the secret barn near Langport… and it’s going to quite something!

This time last year I sat beside the catwalk watching the artists performances and loved the costumes (like this one by @alispangle).

This year, I’m having a go at taking part as a late entry!! It’s exciting, fun and definitely a little nerve-racking, so please come along on Saturday, see something surreal and spectacular, and support us! 😍

You can get free tickets for Future Folklore by heading to ticketsource.co.uk/hatch. Donations are welcome on the day.

Posted @withregram • @hatch_somerset We’re already looking to the future… FUTURE FOLKLORE that is!

Come see House of Hatch’s latest fashion show at the barn this Saturday at 5pm 🙌

Free to book via the link in our bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️

👩‍🎨: Gaia by @alispangle

##somerset #somersetcool fashionshow #hatchsomerset #somersetartist #wearableart #somersetart #performanceart #performanceartist #fashionart #somethingfortheweekend #lookout

Look out this weekend! 😉 👀

The next @hatch_somerset fashion show is happening this Saturday at the secret barn near Langport… and it’s going to quite something!

This time last year I sat beside the catwalk watching the artists performances and loved the costumes (like this one by @alispangle).

This year, I’m having a go at taking part as a late entry!! It’s exciting, fun and definitely a little nerve-racking, so please come along on Saturday, see something surreal and spectacular, and support us! 😍

You can get free tickets for Future Folklore by heading to ticketsource.co.uk/hatch. Donations are welcome on the day.

Posted @withregram • @hatch_somerset We’re already looking to the future… FUTURE FOLKLORE that is!

Come see House of Hatch’s latest fashion show at the barn this Saturday at 5pm 🙌

Free to book via the link in our bio ⬆️⬆️⬆️

👩‍🎨: Gaia by @alispangle

##somerset #somersetcool fashionshow #hatchsomerset #somersetartist #wearableart #somersetart #performanceart #performanceartist #fashionart #somethingfortheweekend #lookout

What’s your favourite musical? 🎶

Well, legendary lyricist Sir Tim Rice @tim_rice_words, has been at the heart of creating many of our most loved ones, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Chess, Evita, and The Lion King.

Ahead of Tim’s show at @westlandsentertainment, I’ve been chatting with him about his life in musical theatre.

In this clip, we talk about the performances of some of Tim’s songs that have made a real impression on him, starting with Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.

There’s also a ‘worst cover version’ conversation 😂, but you’ll have to wait until tomorrow for that… unless you listen to our full chat now on besomerset.com 😊

There’s also a link in my bio to listen ⬆️

Plus, there’s a link in my stories for tickets to Sir Tim’s show ‘My Life in Musicals - I Know Him So Well’.

It features more stories and brilliant live performances of some the songs that are synonymous with Tim’s name. You can also head to westlandsyeovil.co.uk for remaining tickets.

Hope you enjoy the conversation. Let me know what you think 🎶

@besomerset
📷 Nicky Johnston

#musicaltheatre #sirtimrice #besomersetradio #radio #interview #music #lovewhatyoudo #somerset #listentothis #lifestories #wednesdaymotivation #IKnowHimSoWell

What’s your favourite musical? 🎶

Well, legendary lyricist Sir Tim Rice @tim_rice_words, has been at the heart of creating many of our most loved ones, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Chess, Evita, and The Lion King.

Ahead of Tim’s show at @westlandsentertainment, I’ve been chatting with him about his life in musical theatre.

In this clip, we talk about the performances of some of Tim’s songs that have made a real impression on him, starting with Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.

There’s also a ‘worst cover version’ conversation 😂, but you’ll have to wait until tomorrow for that… unless you listen to our full chat now on besomerset.com 😊

There’s also a link in my bio to listen ⬆️

Plus, there’s a link in my stories for tickets to Sir Tim’s show ‘My Life in Musicals - I Know Him So Well’.

It features more stories and brilliant live performances of some the songs that are synonymous with Tim’s name. You can also head to westlandsyeovil.co.uk for remaining tickets.

Hope you enjoy the conversation. Let me know what you think 🎶

@besomerset
📷 Nicky Johnston

#musicaltheatre #sirtimrice #besomersetradio #radio #interview #music #lovewhatyoudo #somerset #listentothis #lifestories #wednesdaymotivation #IKnowHimSoWell

A great conversation always makes me feel sparkly!! And, I’ve definitely had one of those today.

What an absolute pleasure it was to chat with legendary lyricist, Sir Tim Rice - @tim_rice_words.

Tim is bringing his live music show, ‘ Tim Rice - My Life in Musicals - I Know Him So Well’ to @westlandsentertainment on April 15th. Our conversation will be available to listen to first thing tomorrow on @besomerset.

I can’t wait to share it with you. There is a very funny ‘One Night in Bangkok’ story in there, as well as some fascinating insight into Tim’s writing and the musicals Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Chess, The Lion King and much, much more.

There’s a ticket link in my stories now as well, if you fancy going along to see the show in Yeovil ⬆️ If you love musical theatre it’s unmissable 💛

#sirtimrice #iknowhimsowell #musicals #musicaltheatre #songwriting #lyrics #lyricist #legend #radio #besomerset #somerset #yeovil #creatingconversation #tuesdaymood #onenightinbangkok #somersetcool

A great conversation always makes me feel sparkly!! And, I’ve definitely had one of those today.

What an absolute pleasure it was to chat with legendary lyricist, Sir Tim Rice - @tim_rice_words.

Tim is bringing his live music show, ‘ Tim Rice - My Life in Musicals - I Know Him So Well’ to @westlandsentertainment on April 15th. Our conversation will be available to listen to first thing tomorrow on @besomerset.

I can’t wait to share it with you. There is a very funny ‘One Night in Bangkok’ story in there, as well as some fascinating insight into Tim’s writing and the musicals Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Chess, The Lion King and much, much more.

There’s a ticket link in my stories now as well, if you fancy going along to see the show in Yeovil ⬆️ If you love musical theatre it’s unmissable 💛

#sirtimrice #iknowhimsowell #musicals #musicaltheatre #songwriting #lyrics #lyricist #legend #radio #besomerset #somerset #yeovil #creatingconversation #tuesdaymood #onenightinbangkok #somersetcool

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A new radio station is on the way.

To be part of it head to besomerset.com

Here's the final Big Night In on the BBC

Find the old 'Somerset cool shows' here

Coming up, in numbers...

BBC Radio Somerset microphone

The final 4 hours!

You can still hear the final 4 hours of the Big Night In on BBC Radio Somerset

by heading to the blog.

Thanks so much for all your wonderful messages, comments and support for the show. It'll be unpacking its suitcase again on Be Somerset Radio in the future!

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wooden carved bird

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Exploring Somerset
Crafts

There are so many amazing artists and crafts people here in the county, many of them featured here and on Be Somerset too.

Twenty-two of them display

their work at Somerset Crafts at the Avalon Marshes Centre,

and it's full of all kinds of treasure! Check out the blog very soon for a little Somerset cool visit.

Sunset at Ham Wall nature reserve Somerset with starlings flying

In search of
Starlings

For the past 9 years, I've regularly visited Ham Wall Nature Reserve and the surrounding areas, to see the starling murmurations. Like many people, I'm a little bit obsessed! Have a read of the blog to discover more, and also listen to my adventure with nature photographer Carl Bovis as we saw hundreds of thousands of our feathered friends put on quite a display!

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Jenna Myles sitting with a Be Somerset microphone

Be with us,
Be Somerset!

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Be Somerset Radio will start broadcasting live towards the end of the year, but right now there are a whole host of fantastic, big-hearted interviews you can hear on demand. Want to listen again to Jenn's chat with Kevin Rowland? We got you covered!

Want to hear what motivated Matt Watson to set up a restaurant in his own Bruton cottage? That's on there too. We're adding new (and old) chats all the time, so head to be Somerset.com now to find out what all the fuss is about!

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