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SUMMARY:Somerset Opera Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:A festive evening with Somerset Opera\, exploring a mixture of opera and Christmas music
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/somerset-opera-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:St James’ Church\, Taunton\, St James Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1JS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Opera/Operetta
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SUMMARY:West Somerset Singers 80th Anniversary Concert – Christmas through the ages
DESCRIPTION:West Somerset Singers presents its 80th Anniversary Concert\, ‘Christmas through the ages’\, 7pm Saturday 6th December 2025\, in St Georges Church\, Billet Street\, Taunton\, TA1 3NN. Tickets: £12.50 available from Chris Knapman\, Hon Secretary\, tel: (01823) 618299\, e-mailing secretary@westsomersetsingers.org.uk or on the door.\nMusic selected from the 4th century AD to the present day representing many aspects of Christmas both sacred and secular.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/west-somerset-singers-80th-anniversary-concert-christmas-through-the-ages/
LOCATION:St George’s Roman Catholic Church\, Taunton\, Billet Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 3NN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251208T193000
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SUMMARY:Carols around the Band Stand
DESCRIPTION:Yearly Carol event in Vivary Park
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/carols-around-the-band-stand/
LOCATION:Vivary Park Bandstand\,  Upper High St\,\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 3SX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251209T200000
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SUMMARY:Somerset County Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:Introduction and Allegro for Strings – Elgar\nCorelli Christmas Concerto – Corelli\nSerenade for Strings  – Dvorak\nConcerto for Double String Orchestra – Tippett
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/somerset-county-orchestra-concert/
LOCATION:St James’ Church\, Taunton\, St James Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1JS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music - Orchestral
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251212T120000
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SUMMARY:Carols at Lunchtime
DESCRIPTION:This Lunchtime Carol Service has become a regular event in Taunton as Christmas approaches.  We are delighted that Taunton’s MP\, Mr Gideon Amos and the Mayor of Taunton\, Cole Martin Strauss will both be attending the service. \nFestive readings and carols will help us prepare for this special time of the year.  The singing will be again be led by Canticle\, the Somerset County Council Choir\nFestive refreshments will be served after the service to give a chance for everyone to mingle and chat with friends.\nThe service will start at 12.45pm\, doors will open at 12\,00pm.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/carols-at-lunchtime-2/
LOCATION:St John the Evangelist Church\, Taunton\, Park Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 4DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Ecclesiastical
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251213T073000
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SUMMARY:Taunton Choral Society Concert of Messiah
DESCRIPTION:A choral concert performance of Handels Messiah
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/concert-2/
LOCATION:St James’ Church\, Taunton\, St James Street\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1JS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251215T193000
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SUMMARY:Collegium Singers Christmas Concert - Joy to the World
DESCRIPTION:Join Collegium Singers for a packed programme of seasonal delights to prepare you for Christmas under Guest Director Laurence BlythProgramme\nFirst half\nDeck the Hall – David Willcocks\nIn the bleak midwinter – Harold Darke\nJoys Seven – Stephen Cleobury\nStill still\, still – Philip Ledger\nGod rest you merry gentlemen – Audience Carol\nPeace on earth – Errollyn Wallen\nNativity Carol – John Rutter\nIn the bleak midwinter – Becky McGlade\nIt came upon the midnight clear – Audience Carol\nWe three kings – Philip Stopford\nInterval\nDing\, dong merrily on high – Mack Wilberg\nInfant Holy – David Willcocks\nJoy to the World – John Rutter\nWexford Carol – John Rutter\nGood King Wenceslas – Audience Carol\nSilent Night – Laurence Blyth\nA visit from St Nicolas – A reading\nThe very best time of year – John Rutter\nHark the Herald – Audience Carol\nSir Christemas – William Mathias
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/collegium-singers-christmas-concert-4/
LOCATION:St John the Baptist Church\, Wellington\, High Street\, Wellington\, Somerset\, TA21 8QY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Ecclesiastical,Music - Choral
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T102905Z
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SUMMARY:Join in a Carolathon!
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy our unique Carolathon.\nSing along or relax & listen for as long as you wish.\nSoak up the atmosphere while in Taunton for Christmas shopping. \nChristmassy performances by choirs\, soloists & singers\, plus our splendid merry organ\, playing traditional\, jazz and pop styles – something for everyone! \nPop into our coffee shop to enjoy a Christmas Coffee & mince pie.\nFully accessible and open to passers-by and church members alike. Free\, but donations encouraged. \nThank you for supporting the Ronald Tickner Educational Trust at the Carolathon. Ron Tickner was Organist and Choirmaster of St Mary Magdalene for 36 years (1963-99) and the trust founded in his memory aims to support young musicians with lessons and experiences which will help them to make the most of their talents now and in the future.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/join-in-a-carolathon/
LOCATION:Taunton Minster (St Mary Magdalene Church)\, Church Square\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1SA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T180000
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SUMMARY:Christmas with the Rifles and Amici
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate ‘Christmas with The Rifles’ at Taunton Minster on 20th December. This free Christmas spectacular is open to the public and will showcase the fantastic RIFLES’ Salamanca Band & Bugles as well as featuring the Amici Choir playing a mix of Christmas & Regimental music. \nThere will also be mulled wine & mince pies after the performance and an opportunity to connect with like-minded people across the 5 Pillars of the regiment. It’s all free – just bring your friends & family for a great evening out!
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/christmas-with-the-rifles-and-amici/
LOCATION:Taunton Minster (St Mary Magdalene Church)\, Church Square\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 1SA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251220T193000
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SUMMARY:Taunton Concert Band Christmas concert
DESCRIPTION:A Christmas concert including some of your favourite music\nThe Training band will be playing.
URL:https://tapa.org.uk/event/taunton-concert-band-christmas-concert-4/
LOCATION:Temple Methodist Church\, Taunton\, Upper High Street Taunton\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA1 3PY\, United Kingdom
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