The first free concert of the New Year is with Secret Seven on Sunday 25 January 2026 in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. The concert starts at 3pm and refreshments are available at modest charge from 2.15pm.

Secret Seven is a Somerset-based band that has been gigging locally for the past few years. It is a collection of musicians from the following bands: Ultra Vinyl, The Haus Band, The Somerset Shadows, Louis and the Iguanas, DVO and The Original Barn Finds. 

The repertoire ranges from Neil Sedaka to 10cc; Caro Emerald to Carole King and The Doobie Brothers to The Shadows.  

‘Enjoy tastefully curated music from the 1960s to the 2000s’, says Rich Brown, one of the seven musicians in the band.

Arrangements for this concert

We no longer have the use of The Old School car park but visitors are still asked not to park in Church Lane as this prevents resident access.

There is no need to book as the church’s capacity have never yet been exceeded. However, it should be noted that seats are available on a first come, first served basis. 

In order to help with the artists’ and other costs a raffle is held. In addition, donations are encouraged. It costs over £400 to put on a concert.

The Performing Rights Society is supporting this event with their Charity discount.

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The next concert on Sunday 29 June 2025 with Steve Graham in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. The concert starts at 3 pm and refreshments are available at modest charge from 2.15 pm.

Steve Graham started his musical life as a classical guitarist but gradually became enticed by the beauty and rich repertoire of the lute.
The lute flourished in European music between 1500 and 1750 and during this time underwent many changes, particularly in the number of strings.
In addition to the solo music, the lute offers many opportunities for ensemble playing and Steve has enjoyed working with several groups specializing in Mediaeval, Renaissance and Baroque music as well as accompanying solo singers, notably soprano Mary Morgan with whom he has previously enjoyed performing at Westonzoyland.
On this occasion he will demonstrate several lutes and related instruments from his collection and perform music from across the continent and, particularly, from the Golden Age of English music during the reign of Elizabeth the First.
The instruments will include: lutes, vihuela, orpharion, guitars and theorbo.

Arrangements for this concert

There is limited parking on the road by the church but there is additional parking at Somerset Young Farmers on School Road TA7 0LN, map attached. Please do not park in Church Lane as this prevents resident access.

There is no need to book as the church’s capacity have never yet been exceeded. However, it should be noted that seats are available on a first come, first served basis. 

In order to help with the artists’ and other costs a raffle is held. In addition, donations are encouraged. It costs over £400 to put on a concert.

and a reminder of our May concert . . .

The next free concert is with The Fitzwarren Trio on Sunday 27 April 2025 in St Mary’s Church, Main Road, Westonzoyland, TA7 0EP. Starting at 3 pm with refreshments served from 2.15 pm 

The Fitzwarren Trio is part of the Fitzwarren Collective- a Community Interest Company – directed by Jeannette Owen. 

‘We are a group of creatives that meet to play bespoke music by Somerset composers’, says Jeannette. 

‘The trio consists of Amanda Ayling playing flute and piccolo, Alice Thomas on clarinet and bass clarinet, and myself with flute and alto flute.’

Amanda and Jeannette studied together at the London College of Music and Alice at the Trinity Laban Conservatoire. Jeannette has recently been awarded a Masters in composition from Bath Spa. They have been playing together as a trio for a number of years, performing at many local concerts and events, and in more recent years, have concentrated on playing music written especially for this trio by Alice and Jeannette.

‘Our music is classical in style and very accessible, even though it’s new’, comments Jeannette, ‘and we’ll also play some familiar works too.

‘In this concert, you will hear some popular classics by composers such as Vivaldi, Schubert and Sullivan (of Gilbert and Sullivan), some folk tunes and pieces written by Alice Thomas and me. These pieces are often inspired by the local landscape and our lives, such as our families, pets and travels.’

Performing Rights Society is supporting the Event with their Charity discount.