Featured Events in Weston in April, 2025 (May Updated)

On your marks! Booka Bookshop, in collaboration with Adrenaline Sporting Events, are delighted to present an evening with Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt. From the man who started it all, Paul Sinton-Hewitt tells the story of Parkrun, from his simple idea to the global phenomenon it has now become. Growing up in the brutal care system of South Africa, Paul Sinton-Hewitt had a lonely, difficult childhood. Yet he found solace in running – a simple pleasure that taught him resilience and offered a young boy a sense of self-worth. With dogged determination, Paul built a stable family life for himself and eventually settled in the UK. But by 2004 he was struggling to hold it all together. He’d lost the successful career he’d worked so hard for, his marriage had broken down, and now a devastating injury threatened to cut him off from the running club which had been a lifeline. In search of connection and purpose, Paul came up with a simple idea. He would start a weekly time trial run every Saturday morning in his local park. There would be no winners or losers, it would always be free and Paul would be there every week – even on Christmas Day – whether or not anyone else came. Little did he know that from just thirteen runners on that first Saturday, parkrun would grow into a 10 million strong community across five continents. Twenty years on parkrun continues to grow, bringing together people from all walks of life in search of health, happiness and community. Filled with hope and optimism, One Small Step is a powerful affirmation of how coming together in simple ways can change our own lives and might even change the world. We are delighted to be hosting this event in collaboration with Adrenaline Sporting Events and look forward to welcoming Paul to Oswestry for what should be an inspirational evening! Event Format: Author talk 'in conversation' followed by audience Q&A and book signing Tickets: £15 without book (Admits One, £10 redeemable against a signed copy of One Small Step) / £27 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of One Small Step) Venue: The Holroyd Community Theatre is accessed off the Gledrid junction of the A5 north of Oswestry and is sign posted off Station Road (left turn before railway crossing). On-site parking is available. The Theatre foyer has a bar where pre-event refreshments can be purchased. Please let us know if you have an accessibility/mobility requirements. Refunds: It is our general policy not to refund event tickets unless an event has sold out. In the case of sold out events where we have a waiting list for tickets, we will attempt to sell on your tickets at face value, if notified 7 days prior to the event. If sold, you will receive a refund for the ticket value (excluding Eventbrite fees). Alternatively, you can request to transfer your tickets to another event, making up any difference in ticket price. Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice. Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice. Information Source: Booka Bookshop | eventbrite

Join us for an evening with bestselling historians and number one military podcast hosts James Holland and Al Murray as they talk about their new book Victory '45: The End of the War in Eight Surrenders From the Italian Alps to northern Germany, to London, New York, Washington and Tokyo, Victory ’45 tells the story of the extraordinary summer when the greatest conflagration the world had ever known finally came to an end after eight surrenders that heralded the Allied victory. Comprised of eight chapters based around each of those surrenders and the victory celebrations which followed, it will be rich in character and human drama with revealing stories and perspectives behind the end of the war not yet told before. Each chapter will follow the viewpoints of a number of key characters as they traverse these world-changing events – from ordinary servicemen and women and civilians to generals and political leaders. What took place during the negotiations of those surrenders and the terms that were agreed there would determine the directions the participating countries would take in the years that followed and ultimately the shape of our current world. We are delighted to be hosting this event with James and Al and look forward to welcoming them to Oswestry to celebrate the publication of Victory '45. For anyone with an interest in military history this is an evening not to be missed! Event Format: Authors talk 'in conversation' followed by audience Q&A and book signing Tickets: £12 without book (Admits One, ticket redeemable against a signed copy of Victory '45) or £25 with book (Admits One, includes a signed copy of Victory '45) Venue: The Holroyd Community Theatre is accessed off the Gledrid junction of the A5 north of Oswestry and is sign posted off Station Road (left turn before railway crossing). On-site parking is available. The Theatre foyer has a bar where pre-event refreshments can be purchased. Please let us know if you have an accessibility/mobility requirements. Refunds: It is our general policy not to refund event tickets unless an event has sold out. In the case of sold out events where we have a waiting list for tickets, we will attempt to sell on your tickets at face value, if notified 7 days prior to the event. If sold, you will receive a refund for the ticket value (excluding Eventbrite fees). Alternatively, you can request to transfer your tickets to another event, making up any difference in ticket price. Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice. Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice. Information Source: Booka Bookshop | eventbrite

Join us for an evening of poetry, community, farming, nature and music as we celebrate the launch of Farmotherlands with Julie Leoni and friends. With Julie for the evening are Ian and Stef from Treflach Farm, Casha and Barbara from Babbinswood Farm and Tom Adams, known locally as Tom the Apple man. Accompanying them will be Vera Van Heeringen and Jock Tydesley with their unique blend of Cajun and Appalachian tunes. Farmotherlands (Hedgehog Press) is Julie’s debut poetry collection which has already won a number of awards: Winner of The Bournemouth Poetry Prize 2024, finalist in the London Independent Story and Poetry Prize, finalist in The Cinnamon Press Best New Voices of 2024 pamphlet and 2024 Best Pamphlet competitions, Shortlisted for the Bridport Poetry Prize and the Mslexia Poetry Prize and longlisted for the Canterbury Poetry Prize). The collection draws on Julie’s memories of time on her family’s farms and spent wandering the tracks and fields of the Welsh Marches and beyond. The poems explore love, loss, the passing of time and the seasons of life, connecting our own impermanence with the larger cycles of nature. Farmotherlands invites us to rediscover our connection with nature so that we can stand as guardians in it. · ‘Inventive, vibrant and tender’ - Dr Shanta Everington (Author and Creative Writing Researcher) · ‘At once autobiographically rooted in place, and acutely aware of the ecological crisis wrought by modernity, these poems challenge the reader as much as they celebrate rural life’ - Sarah Law (editor of the Amethyst Review, poet) · ‘These compassionate poems sing of love for the land, and fierce respect for all flora and fauna.’ - Clare Best (poet, memoirist, collaborative artist) Treflach Farm (featured on the TV series Born Mucky), Babbinswood (farm and community benefit society) and Tom (featured on BBC’s Gardener’s World) will join Julie in conversation about everything from permaculture, regenerative and organic farming to soil and human health, local food production and the need for diversification. Jock and Vera will be joining us on their guitars and banjos with folk and Cajun music. Ticket price includes a signed copy of Farmotherlands, but does not include purchases from the farms, the musicians or the bar. Event Timings: 6.15pm – doors open for a chance to buy fresh produce from the local farms and to find out about some of the courses and events they offer. 7pm – Poetry reading with conversation including audience Q and A 8pm – book signing, music from Jock and Vera and another chance to connect with the local producers. Jock and Vera will also have tour details and CDs available Tickets: £18 (includes a signed copy of Farmotherlands) Venue: Venue: The Holroyd Community Theatre is accessed off the Gledrid junction of the A5 north of Oswestry and is sign posted off Station Road (left turn before railway crossing). On-site parking is available. The Theatre foyer has a bar where pre-event refreshments can be purchased. Please let us know if you have an accessibility/mobility requirements. Refunds: It is our general policy not to refund event tickets unless an event has sold out. In the case of sold out events where we have a waiting list for tickets, we will attempt to sell on your tickets at face value, if notified 7 days prior to the event. If sold, you will receive a refund for the ticket value (excluding Eventbrite fees). Alternatively, you can request to transfer your tickets to another event, making up any difference in ticket price. Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice. Please contact us if you are unable to attend an event: hello@bookabookshop.co.uk for further advice. Information Source: Booka Bookshop | eventbrite

These one-day workshops are an excellent opportunity for year 9, 10 & 11 students to see the amazing facilities at Weston College, meet our expert staff, and find out more about the subjects on offer. In year 11 and already applied for a Course? No problem! There's no harm in trying another subject while you decide between multiple choices. In year 9 or 10 or if you haven't applied yet, this is a great chance to experience several courses over multiple days! Wednesday, 9th of April 20259.30 am- 3 pmLoxton Campus, Loxton Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4QUChoose one subject for the day!ART: These workshops will introduce you to some of the creative pathways here at Loxton Campus. You will explore mixed media typography, collage and print using a range of materials and processes that show you that design can be far more than just digital. This hands on creative workshop will combine design principles with print and mixed media to produce exciting artwork. SPORT: Learn about your own fitness levels and what you can do to improve them! This practical session will provide an opportunity to access a range of fitness testing methods to provide an overview of your own fitness levels. We will use the results to create a personalised fitness training programme to take home with you at the end of the day. This session is suitable for anyone who plays sports and wants to improve their performance. MEDIA PRODUCTION: Come and join us for some hands-on workshops exploring all things creative and digital. We are excited to welcome you to this Media workshop where you will get the chance to have a go at creating a ‘Show don't tell Film’ and learning the filming fundamentals by planning, filming, and editing a 1 min film with no dialogue. Giving you a taste of what it could be like to be a student on our TV, Film, and Creative Media Courses. You will get to meet the Tutors and learn more about the opportunities that college life can give you. CREATIVE & COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY: Join us in our Photography studio for a taster session of Photography! Something for everyone! You will have the opportunity to set up the studio for a shoot, direct a model, use our industry-standard equipment, and arrange backdrops and lighting to create a dynamic series of looks! You will get to meet the course Tutors and get a flavour of what opportunities our Level 3 Photography course can offer! GAME & ANIMATION: In this workshop, you will be introduced to the world of Game and Animation production! You will try out the basics of industry software and develop core techniques used by today's industry professionals, as well learning the in's and outs of games and what goes into making them. During this workshop you will be introduced to Autodesk Maya a 3D modelling program, you will get to explore 3D modelling and animation workflows. Giving you a taste of what it could be like to be a student on our Games and Animation Production Course. You will get to meet the Tutors and learn more about the opportunities that college life can give you. Please bring your packed lunch & drinks, the canteen will be closed during half-term! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the School Team at schoolteam@weston.ac.uk Information Source: Weston College | eventbrite

We'll first look at famous artists' versions of sunsets and then look at the photos and pictures you've bought of your favourite whether local or from holidays etc or perhaps from a magazine or you've found on the internet!.. You will then be supported to create your own version of a sunset in whichever media you'd like to use- perhaps you'll try something new, or use media you already have used in the past! It's up to you how much you challenge yourself and how much you just have fun! hot drinks and cake included, this workshop is suitable for young people who love art as well, under 14s must have a paying adult there to supervise and obviously join in! All materials provided but bring an apron and wet wipes to keep you and your work area clean, and your photos etc to inspire you! Information Source: Catherine Jones | eventbrite