About us

We are Passion for Somerset CIC

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For people who love Somerset

Passion for Somerset is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to celebrating everything that makes Somerset special.

We are the team behind Somerset Day, working to bring communities and businesses together to take pride in the county and showcase what it has to offer.

Our goal is to inspire people across Somerset to get involved, celebrate their local area, and feel connected to the county's heritage, culture, and economy. We do this by supporting events, sharing stories, and encouraging businesses, schools, and community groups to take part in Somerset Day celebrations.

Passion for Somerset CIC is run by a part-time CEO and overseen by a board of volunteer directors from local businesses and communities, ensuring that everything we do benefits the people of Somerset.

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An Evening of Poetry

Fri
08
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08
May
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6.30 pm
-
9.00 pm
ACE Arts
,
Somerton
An Evening of Poetry

eat:Taunton

Fri
08
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08
May
|
10:00am
-
4:00pm
Town Centre
,
Taunton
eat:Taunton

Somerset Day Sundowners

Fri
08
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08
May
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6.00pm
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8.00pm
Market House
,
Castle Cary
Somerset Day Sundowners

Somerset Hot Air Balloon Flight - Taunton

Fri
08
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08
May
|
18:15pm
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21:15pm
Maunsel House
,
Bridgwater
Somerset Hot Air Balloon Flight - Taunton

Dragon 6: Somerton

Sat
09
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May
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10:30am
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1:2.30pm
Market Place
,
Somerton
Dragon 6: Somerton

Dragon Stop 7: Street

Sat
09
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May
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2:30pm
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4:00pm
Clarks Village Car Park 2
,
Street
Dragon Stop 7: Street

Somerset Day on the Levels: Pilgrimage Walk

Sat
09
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09
May
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9.30am
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5.00pm
"St Andrew's Church, Aller"
,
Aller
Somerset Day on the Levels: Pilgrimage Walk

Somerset Cycle

Sat
09
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09
May
|
8.30am
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5.00pm
Bridgwater College
,
Bridgwater
Somerset Cycle
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Somerset is the story of my wonderful life. Born 84 years ago here in Pilton, surrounded by dairy cows from the start. Chapel twice a week and the highlights of the summer were trips to Burnham on the train through the beautiful Somerset levels, where thousands of wading birds would rise from the water to the sound of the oncoming steam-train. In Burnham we played our hot summer days on the beach, riding donkeys and watching Punch and Judy. Pretty Somerset girls to take to Bridgwater fair every year and the one I chose to marry, I married in Burnham Methodist chapel. So, you can see why I love Somerset so much!

Michael Eavis CBE

Glastonbury Festival

Our Patrons

We are fortunate to have amazing Patrons who are as passionate about our County as we are

Mr Mohammed Saddiq, His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Somerset; Mrs Anne Maw, CVO; His Grace the Duke of Somerset DL; The Rt Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells; Sir Michael Eavis CBE, founder of Glastonbury Festival; Clinton Rogers DL; Edward Bayntun-Coward DL.

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The latest news from around the county

 Get ready to celebrate the Somerset Day Weekend 9–10 May
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Get ready to celebrate the Somerset Day Weekend 9–10 May

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Somerset Concrete announced as new principal partner of Passion for Somerset and Somerset Day

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