Wells is offering a fairly eclectic mix of events over the next few days, ranging from business networking and gardening inspiration to a pantomime that leans heavily into 1960s nostalgia.

Whether you are hoping to make new contacts, buy a plant you definitely don't have space for, or take the family to see Dick Whittington, there are several reasons to leave the house.

Whether you fancy learning something new, fixing a broken appliance or simply standing outside watching hundreds of tiny robots do synchronised choreography, there is at least something happening nearby.

Things begin on Thursday 12 March with a talk in Glastonbury that promises to reveal the secrets behind prize-winning. At Glastonbury Town Hall at 2.30pm, How To Win Prizes will be presented by Sally Kershaw for the Glastonbury Women's Friendship Group. New visitors can attend their first meeting free, while membership of the group is listed at £25 per year with a £2 entrance fee for the main meeting, which includes tea, coffee and biscuits. The group says it hosts regular talks and activities, including trips and social events, although whether any of those improve your chances in the raffle remains to be seen.

Friday 13 March turns into something of a networking double bill, with two events happening at exactly the same time in different towns.

From 10am to 12pm in Wells, Business Women in Networking takes place at Crandon Springs. The session costs £10 including refreshments and is aimed at women in business, corporate roles or those considering starting something new. Organisers say the idea is to encourage conversation, idea-sharing and practical support, rather than the slightly awkward atmosphere that sometimes accompanies traditional networking events.

Also from 10am to 12pm in Street, the Avalon Wellness Community meetup will be held at Crispin Community Centre. The event is aimed at health and wellbeing professionals looking to connect with others in the sector. Tickets are listed at £14 and include tea, coffee and sweet treats, along with the promise of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Saturday 14 March is by far the busiest day of the week, with several community and entertainment events happening across the area.

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In Shepton Mallet from 10am to midday, residents can stop by the latest Swag Bag Saturday event at 50 High Street. The initiative run by Shepton Mallet Community Fridge and the Shepton Waste Action Group offers rescued food, clothing, toiletries and household goods that would otherwise be thrown away. Visitors are encouraged to bring a bag and help themselves.

Also in Shepton Mallet from 11am to 1pm, the Shepton Mallet Repair Cafe will take place at The Art Bank on High Street. Volunteer repairers will attempt to fix electrical items, furniture, jewellery, clothing and other household objects. Repairs are offered free of charge, although donations towards running costs are welcome.

Families looking for something theatrical can head to Binegar Village Hall where Dick Whittington runs across both Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March. This version of the traditional pantomime adds a 1960s theme and music from Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, which may or may not lead to spontaneous audience singalongs.

Saturday evening offers a choice between traditional fundraising entertainment or a rather more futuristic spectacle.

At the Memorial Hall in Leigh on Mendip, Race Night begins with the bar opening at 7pm and the first race scheduled for 7.30pm. Guests can sponsor horses for £15 and place £1 bets during the evening, with funds raised going towards repairs to Leigh Church including its windows, parapets and gutters.

Meanwhile, the Bath & West Showground hosts the Space Safari Drone Light Show on Saturday night. Around 600 synchronised drones will create animated displays in the sky alongside music and narration from television presenter Michaela Strachan. The event also includes fairground rides, face painting and food stalls. Organisers note that the show is weather dependent and could be moved to contingency dates if conditions are unsuitable.

Sunday 15 March continues with both entertainment and live music.

In Wells, the Rare Plant Fair 2026 returns to The Bishop's Palace and Gardens. Specialist nurseries will offer perennials, shrubs, trees, alpines and bulbs, with growers available to offer advice. Admission is listed at £9 for adults and includes access to the gardens, while children under 16 can attend free.

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That same evening in Shepton Mallet, The Art Bank hosts Raphael Weinroth-Browne + Hannah Moule. Weinroth-Browne is an internationally touring cellist and composer whose music blends amplified cello with metal and Middle Eastern influences. Support on the night comes from cellist and singer Hannah Moule of the band Moulettes. Doors open at 6.45pm with music starting at 7.15pm, and tickets are listed at £12 for adults with concessions available.

Looking slightly ahead to Monday 16 March, Glastonbury Town Hall hosts The Plight of the Bumblebees - a talk by Kevin Henry. Henry, a volunteer with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and member of the Bees, Wasps and Ants Recording Society, will discuss bumblebee life cycles, declining populations and how people can help protect pollinators.

Anyone organising their own event can add it to the listings for free using the Nub News submission pages for each town: Wells at https://wells.nub.news/nub-it/whats-on-create, Glastonbury and Street at https://glastonbury.nub.news/nub-it/whats-on-create, and Shepton Mallet at https://sheptonmallet.nub.news/nub-it/whats-on-create.