{"count":10,"contentType":"events","articles":[{"contentID":39484,"sectionID":13,"contentType":"events","category":"Classic Car Tour","dateAdded":"2026-03-31","dateModified":"2026-03-31","displayOrder":null,"title":"Valleys and Villages Classic Tour","intro":"The Valleys and Villages Classic Tour is a classic car tour starting and finishing at Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Football Club, running over a full day in August.","content":"<p><strong>Valleys and Villages Classic Tour<\/strong> is a classic car tour event with a full-day schedule.<\/p><p><strong>Date<\/strong>: <strong>02 August 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Time<\/strong>: <strong>10.00am - 6.00pm<\/strong><br><strong>Start\/Finish<\/strong>: <strong>Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Football Club<\/strong><\/p>","displaydate":null,"startDate":"2026-03-31","endDate":"2026-08-03","eventDate":"2026-08-02","eventLocation":"Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Football Club (start and finish)","eventPostcode":null,"eventPrice":null,"eventPlaces":null,"metatitle":"Valleys and Villages Classic Tour | Classic Car Tour","metadescription":"A full-day classic car tour starting and finishing at Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Football Club on 2 August 2026, 10.00am\ufffd6.00pm.","seoURL":"\/motoring\/valleys-and-villages-classic-tour\/","geoPlacename":null,"eventdates":["2026-08-02 10:00:00"]},{"contentID":39462,"sectionID":13,"contentType":"events","category":"Classic Car Tour","dateAdded":"2026-03-31","dateModified":"2026-03-31","displayOrder":null,"title":"Valleys and Villages Classic Tour","intro":"The Valleys and Villages Classic Tour is a classic car tour starting and finishing at Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Football Club, running over a full day in August.","content":"<p><strong>Valleys and Villages Classic Tour<\/strong> is a classic car tour event with a full-day schedule.<\/p><p><strong>Date<\/strong>: <strong>02 August 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Time<\/strong>: <strong>10.00am - 6.00pm<\/strong><br><strong>Start\/Finish<\/strong>: <strong>Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Football Club<\/strong><\/p>","displaydate":null,"startDate":"2026-03-31","endDate":"2026-08-03","eventDate":"2026-08-02","eventLocation":"Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Football Club (start and finish)","eventPostcode":null,"eventPrice":null,"eventPlaces":null,"metatitle":"Valleys and Villages Classic Tour | Classic Car Tour","metadescription":"A full-day classic car tour starting and finishing at Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Football Club on 2 August 2026, 10.00am\ufffd6.00pm.","seoURL":"\/motoring\/valleys-and-villages-classic-tour\/","geoPlacename":null,"eventdates":["2026-08-02 10:00:00"]},{"contentID":39818,"sectionID":2,"contentType":"events","category":"Wedding","dateAdded":"2026-06-23","dateModified":"2026-06-23","displayOrder":5553,"title":"De Vere Cotswold Water Park Wedding Open Evening","intro":"The De Vere Cotswold Water Park Wedding Open Evening offers an opportunity to view the lakeside venue, meet the wedding team and local suppliers, and discuss wedding plans with the on-site coordinator.","content":"<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thu 13 Aug 2026<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 5.00pm – 9.00pm<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Couples planning a wedding can attend the De Vere Cotswold Water Park Wedding Open Evening to see the venue dressed for the occasion, meet the team, and gather inspiration from wedding suppliers. Show-rounds are available and the Wedding Coordinator is available to discuss ideas for the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Tickets and onsite parking:<\/strong> Complimentary<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><br \/>\r\n<a href="https:\/\/www.devere.co.uk\/cotswold-water-park-hotel\/whats-on#!\/event\/019e68d8-e704-72a7-8ec4-69e7b22ca217?preselectedDate=Wed+Aug+12+2026+20%3A00%3A00+GMT-0400+%28Eastern+Daylight+Time%29" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n","displaydate":null,"startDate":"2026-06-23","endDate":"2026-08-14","eventDate":"2026-08-13","eventLocation":null,"eventPostcode":null,"eventPrice":"Free","eventPlaces":null,"metatitle":"De Vere Cotswold Water Park Wedding Open Evening | 13 Aug 2026","metadescription":"Wedding Open Evening at De Vere Cotswold Water Park on 13 August 2026 (5pm\ufffd9pm). Complimentary entry and parking; venue tours and wedding suppliers.","seoURL":"\/lifestyle\/de-vere-cotswold-water-park-wedding-open-evening\/","geoPlacename":null,"eventdates":["2026-08-13 17:00:01"]},{"contentID":39734,"sectionID":3,"contentType":"events","category":"Events","dateAdded":"2026-05-26","dateModified":"2026-05-26","displayOrder":5972,"title":"Jurassic Fields Festival 2026","intro":"Experience a weekend of live music, family entertainment and festival fun at Jurassic Fields Festival in Dorset this summer.","content":"<p data-end="718" data-start="566">Jurassic Fields Festival returns to Bridport for 2026 with three days of live music, tribute performances, family entertainment and festival activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p data-end="1079" data-start="720">Festivalgoers can enjoy performances from acts including Scouting for Girls, Feeder, Goldie Lookin Chain, Artful Dodger and more alongside tribute bands, DJs, comedy, food vendors and family attractions across the weekend. Camping will also be available on-site for visitors looking to enjoy the full festival experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p data-end="1241" data-start="1081">The festival combines live music, street food, local traders and entertainment suitable for all ages, creating one of Dorset’s biggest summer festival weekends.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-end="1451" data-start="1243" style="font-size: 12px;">\r\n\t<li data-end="1297" data-section-id="1jcnwkk" data-start="1243"><strong data-end="1254" data-start="1245">Date:<\/strong> Friday 14 August – Sunday 16 August 2026<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-end="1348" data-section-id="1orthsr" data-start="1298"><strong data-end="1309" data-start="1300">Time:<\/strong> Various times throughout the weekend<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-end="1397" data-section-id="9mwcxq" data-start="1349"><strong data-end="1361" data-start="1351">Venue:<\/strong> West Bay Fields, Bridport, Dorset<\/li>\r\n\t<li data-end="1451" data-section-id="ywaprm" data-start="1398"><strong data-end="1410" data-start="1400">Price:<\/strong> See organiser website for ticket details<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/jurassicfieldsfestival\/1730449" target="_blank">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\r\n","displaydate":null,"startDate":"2026-05-26","endDate":"2026-08-17","eventDate":"2026-08-14","eventLocation":null,"eventPostcode":null,"eventPrice":null,"eventPlaces":null,"metatitle":"Jurassic Fields Festival 2026 | Dorset Summer Festival","metadescription":"Experience a weekend of live music, family entertainment and festival fun at Jurassic Fields Festival in Dorset this summer.","seoURL":"\/entertainment\/jurassic-fields-festival-2026\/","geoPlacename":"Wiltshire","eventdates":["2026-08-14 14:00:01","2026-08-15 14:00:01","2026-08-16 14:00:01"],"images":[{"imgAlt":null,"imgFile":"events\/entertainment\/resized_image36_600px.png","displayOrder":null,"position":null}]},{"contentID":39463,"sectionID":7,"contentType":"events","category":"Family Event","dateAdded":"2026-03-31","dateModified":"2026-04-14","displayOrder":5882,"title":"Summer at the Base","intro":"Summer at the Base is a fun-packed afternoon on the front lawn of the operational charity airbase in Semington, with affordable adult and child entry.","content":"<p><strong>Summer at the Base<\/strong> takes place on the front lawn of the operational charity airbase in Semington, offering a fun-packed afternoon for visitors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Date: 22 August 2026<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Time: 12.00pm - 4.00pm<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Location: Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity, Outmarsh, Semington, BA14 6JX<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Prices:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Adult: £5<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Child: £2<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="https:\/\/www.wiltshirebathairambulance.org.uk\/get-involved\/events\/summer-at-the-base" target="_blank">FIND OUT MORE HERE!<\/a><\/p>\r\n","displaydate":null,"startDate":"2026-03-31","endDate":"2026-08-23","eventDate":"2026-08-22","eventLocation":null,"eventPostcode":null,"eventPrice":"\ufffd2 - \ufffd5","eventPlaces":null,"metatitle":"Summer at the Base | Semington Airbase Event","metadescription":"A fun-packed afternoon at the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance operational airbase in Semington on 22 August 2026, 12.00pm\ufffd4.00pm. Adult \ufffd5, child \ufffd2.","seoURL":"\/family\/summer-at-the-base\/","geoPlacename":null,"eventdates":["2026-08-22 12:00:01"]},null,{"contentID":39825,"sectionID":2,"contentType":"events","category":"Workshop","dateAdded":"2026-06-23","dateModified":"2026-06-23","displayOrder":null,"title":"Artist-led workshop: Ose Basket Two Day Workshop with Sarah Le Breton","intro":"A two-day advanced willow weaving workshop to make an ose (gathering\/hen\/skye) basket, led by willow weaver Sarah Le Breton.","content":"<p><strong>Dates:<\/strong> <strong>1 September 2026<\/strong> to <strong>2 September 2026<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Times:<\/strong> <strong>9.15am<\/strong> \ufffd <strong>5.30pm<\/strong><\/p><p>This two-day workshop teaches advanced basketry skills to create an <strong>ose basket<\/strong> (also known as a gathering, hen or skye basket). Under the expert tutelage of <strong>Sarah Le Breton<\/strong>, participants learn to make willow hoop frames, construct the basket, and weave symmetrically, as well as guidance on growing, harvesting and preparing willow for weaving.<\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Ability level:<\/strong> Best for those who have already made willow baskets<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Maximum:<\/strong> <strong>8<\/strong> participants<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Price:<\/strong> <strong>\ufffd240.00<\/strong> (all materials included)<\/p><\/li><li><p>Light refreshments provided; participants should bring a packed lunch on both days<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Booking is available online.<\/p><p><\/p>","displaydate":null,"startDate":"2026-06-23","endDate":"2026-09-03","eventDate":"2026-09-01","eventLocation":"Kelmscott Manor, Kelmscott, near Lechlade-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England","eventPostcode":null,"eventPrice":"\ufffd240","eventPlaces":"8","metatitle":"Ose Basket Two Day Workshop | Kelmscott Manor","metadescription":"Ose Basket Two Day Workshop with Sarah Le Breton at Kelmscott Manor, 1\ufffd2 September 2026, 9.15am\ufffd5.30pm; \ufffd240, max 8 participants.","seoURL":"\/lifestyle\/ose-basket-two-day-workshop-with-sarah-le-breton\/","geoPlacename":null,"eventdates":["2026-09-01 09:15:00","2026-09-02 09:15:00"]},{"contentID":39579,"sectionID":12,"contentType":"events","category":"Workshop","dateAdded":"2026-04-15","dateModified":"2026-04-15","displayOrder":null,"title":"Self Build Workshop at NSBRC","intro":"The NSBRC Self Build Workshop is a free, expert-led day focused on the fundamentals of self-building, including design, construction methods and renewable technologies, with opportunities for one-to-one guidance.","content":"<p><strong>Self Build Workshop<\/strong> at The National Self Build & Renovation Centre brings together leading industry professionals to cover the essentials of creating a new home, including modern construction methods and renewable technologies.<\/p><p>Attendees can hear from experts throughout the day and engage directly through one-to-one consultations to discuss plans and receive tailored guidance. The workshop maintains a strong focus on energy-efficient homebuilding, including sustainable principles, airtightness and insulation, plus heating systems and smart technologies.<\/p><p><strong>Workshop dates and times:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Friday 4 September 2026 \ufffd 9.00am\ufffd5.30pm<\/p><\/li><li><p>Saturday 5 September 2026 \ufffd 9.00am\ufffd5.30pm<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Attendees will learn about:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p>Funding and financing a self build<\/p><\/li><li><p>Design principles<\/p><\/li><li><p>Popular building systems in the UK and how to choose<\/p><\/li><li><p>Key performance factors such as airtightness and insulation<\/p><\/li><li><p>Costs, timescales and planning implications<\/p><\/li><li><p>Specifying and buying materials<\/p><\/li><li><p>Finding good tradespeople and working with contractors<\/p><\/li><li><p>Integrating renewable energy and smart technologies<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Additional highlights:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p><strong>New Build Educational Journey<\/strong> \ufffd four full-size educational zones covering major self-build stages, from foundations to finishes<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>1:2:1 appointments & exhibitor presentations<\/strong> \ufffd options to book one-to-one sessions or attend specialist talks<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Price:<\/strong> <strong>Free<\/strong><br><br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https:\/\/tickets.nsbrc.co.uk\/Home\/EventDiary?fromdate=04%2F09%2F2026&todate=06%2F09%2F2026">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p><p><\/p>","displaydate":null,"startDate":"2026-04-15","endDate":"2026-09-06","eventDate":"2026-09-04","eventLocation":"The National Self Build & Renovation Centre","eventPostcode":null,"eventPrice":"Free","eventPlaces":"The National Self Build & Renovation Centre","metatitle":"Self Build Workshop (NSBRC) | Free Expert-Led Self Build Training","metadescription":"Free NSBRC Self Build Workshop covering self-build fundamentals, construction methods, energy efficiency and renewables, with expert talks and one-to-one guidance. Runs 4\ufffd5 September 2026, 9.00am\ufffd5.30pm at The National Self Build & Renovation Centre.","seoURL":"\/property\/self-build-workshop-nsbrc-swindon\/","geoPlacename":null,"eventdates":["2026-09-04 09:00:00","2026-09-05 09:00:00"]},{"contentID":39800,"sectionID":3,"contentType":"events","category":"Car Meet","dateAdded":"2026-06-23","dateModified":"2026-06-23","displayOrder":null,"title":"Mercedes Sunset Meet (4 September 2026)","intro":"A relaxed Mercedes owners' sunset meet at Compton Abbas Airfield, with drinks, food and patio socialising.","content":"<p><strong>Friday 4 September 2026<\/strong><br><strong>Time:<\/strong> <strong>5.30pm - 8.30pm<\/strong><\/p><p>A casual sunset car meet at Compton Abbas Airfield hosted by the Mercedes Benz Club. This is an informal gathering for Mercedes owners and enthusiasts to arrive, socialise, and enjoy food and drinks on the patio.<\/p><p>Dining tables can be reserved online in Lore of the Sky.<\/p><p><\/p>","displaydate":null,"startDate":"2026-06-23","endDate":"2026-09-05","eventDate":"2026-09-04","eventLocation":"Compton Abbas Airfield (Lore of the Sky), Ashmore, near Salisbury, Dorset","eventPostcode":"SP5 5AP","eventPrice":"Free","eventPlaces":null,"metatitle":"Mercedes Sunset Meet | Lore of the Sky","metadescription":"Mercedes Sunset Meet at Compton Abbas Airfield (Dorset) on 4 September 2026, 5.30pm\ufffd8.30pm. Informal Mercedes owners gathering.","seoURL":"\/entertainment\/mercedes-sunset-meet\/","geoPlacename":null,"eventdates":["2026-09-04 14:30:00"]},{"contentID":39564,"sectionID":1,"contentType":"events","category":"Charity Events","dateAdded":"2026-04-14","dateModified":"2026-04-14","displayOrder":5734,"title":"Brew with the Crew ","intro":"Come and join the Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance at their popular Brew with the Crew event and celebrate Air Ambulance Week with them.","content":"<p>The theme this year is 'Every mission starts with you', and it's true! They couldn't do their lifesaving work without your support.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>This is your chance to visit their airbase in Semington and enjoy a relaxing brew and tasty treats with their lifesaving pilots, doctors and paramedics.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Don’t miss out, book your place TODAY!<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><a href="https:\/\/www.wiltshirebathairambulance.org.uk\/get-involved\/events\/brew-with-the-crew">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p> <\/p>\r\n","displaydate":null,"startDate":"2026-04-14","endDate":"2026-09-10","eventDate":"2026-09-09","eventLocation":null,"eventPostcode":null,"eventPrice":"Adult: \ufffd10 Under-12s: \ufffd6","eventPlaces":null,"metatitle":"Brew with the Crew ","metadescription":"Come and join the Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance at their popular Brew with the Crew event and celebrate Air Ambulance Week with them.","seoURL":"\/eating\/brew-with-the-crew\/","geoPlacename":null,"eventdates":["2026-09-09 01:01:01"]}]}