We would like to say a huge thank you to Stems of Taunton who will be providing us with floral table decorations for our guest suite on Armed Forces Days. For all your floral needs contact Sallyann. Stems of Taunton can be found here on Facebook: facebook.com/stemsoftaunton Or, if you prefer the website is here: […]
There will be two more vehicles present at Armed Forces Day on the 6th July, they are part of the The 4th Dorset HQ Coy 43rd Wessex Brigade living history display. They are an Austin K2 GS Lorry and a Morris 10 Staff Car. The Austin K2/Y is a British heavy military ambulance used by […]
The family run business that is Mr Whippy Bristol will be joining us on Saturday 6th July they are second generation ice cream vendors who have been in business since 1982, and been providing us, the general public, with award winning Marshfield Farm ice cream and Tarrs ice cream. Their fleet of ice cream vans […]
We will have a 1942 Willys (Slat Grill) Jeep at Armed Forces Day, these vehicles are very rare. The owner of this Jeep has very kindly supplied this information: “My Jeep ‘was born’ in February 1942 and registered in March 1942, around 4 months into the first production run of the Jeep in the USA. […]
Observers in the West will be back with us again this year on Armed Forces Day, They bring to us a replica of a wartime ‘post’, at which two observers from the Observer Corps, at any one time, would stand watch and report all aircraft movements to their local ‘Centre’. These communications points would transmit […]
We will have a Scimitar at Armed Forces Day. The Scimitar is an armoured tracked military reconnaissance vehicle that was used by the British Army until they were retired from active service last year. https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=f63f776a-8efe-42ba-93c6-e72f2a9f2707 – see page 13. This reconnaissance vehicle was built in 1974 and has a top road speed of 50 mph. […]
Taunton Deane Shooting Association (TDSA) is a prestigious shooting club that has been approved by the Home Office and provides facilities for small bore, full bore, black powder, air gun shooting and pistol target shooting and also archery. The TDSA is located near the centre of Taunton and is a member only target Shooting Club. […]
Paintsandpixels will be with us on Armed Forces Day. If you are interested in aeroplanes and helicopters, stop by this pitch and check out the artists work, you’re sure to find something you like. He also does glass etchings, works on slate and does so much more. Definitely worth a visit.
We will have military vehicles parked up around Vivary Park. This is a 1944 Triumph 3HW and the markings on the bike represent the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers. The second photo is a mock up of a minefield being cleared in WWII. If you want to know how the Royal Engineers went about clearing mines, […]
Taunton Trusted Providers are going to be with us on Armed Forces Day. We are a self sustaining peer network for Taunton run by members. So just who are Taunton Trusted Providers? They are a self sustaining network of peers concentrating on Taunton and the surrounding area. Their members are all at the head of […]
The Rock Choir will be joining us on Saturday 6th July. Rock Choir, a family run organisation, was the brainchild of singer and musician, Caroline Redman Lusher when she created the concept in 2005. She introduced a brand new, glamorous approach to contemporary community singing and made it accessible to all. If you want to […]
Exmoor Stitches will be joining us again this year. Stop by their pitch if you would like hand made stitched products perfect for yourself or for gifts. There are teddies, bags, cushion covers and so much more, you’re sure to find something you like. Exmoor Stitches is located on the edge of Exmoor, everything is […]
The charity Community Council for Somerset will be joining us on Armed Forces Day, Saturday 6th July. The charity was founded in 1926 and works in all parts of Somerset County, their belief is that everyone who lives in the Somerset area should be part of a thriving community and be able to live a […]
If you like books, then stop by Stacy’s Book Emporium pitch on Saturday 6th July. She doesn’t just sell children’s books, she has a large selection for adults too. You’re sure to find something you like. See what she has to offer here on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stacysbooksales
For children of all ages and adults who are young at heart, Pint Sized People Ltd will be with us on Armed Forces Day. They have been trading for over 20 years selling fun and original products for children and adults, they keep up with the trends stocking the latest craze but still keep the […]
Football Fun Factory are on a mission to make football fun for boys and girls and they are joining us on Saturday 6th July. James Cutting is the founder of Football Fun Factory which was created in 2017. His vision was to provide memorable football experiences for boys and girls of all ages whatever their […]