Jazz Night with 15 Piece Band Sat 5th Dec 7.30pm. 15 piece band play a funky mix of New Orleans marching band music, South African jazz and English folk sprinkled with covers of Led Zeppelin and modern pop, film and European brass. CICCIC, Paul St. 01823 337477. www.ciccic.co.uk

Disney/Pixar Movie ‘Inside Out’ Sat 5th Dec. Comedy-drama adventure film ‘Inside Out’. After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness conflict. 4.00pm. Tickets £4. CICCIC, Paul St, Taunton. www.ciccic.co.uk, 01823 337477

Flamenco Night Fri 4th Dec?Luna Gitana is a music and dance flamenco project by musicians David Nash & Jaime Cantera and flamenco dancer Karina Gracia who will be performing amazing music/dance at CICCIC, Paul St, Taunton, 7.30pm. Tickets from £8. Licensed bar. www.ciccic.co.uk. 01823 337477.

SATURDAY 5th December from 9.30am to 12 midday. A Christmas Coffee Morning at St Michael's Church, Pitts Close, Galmington, Taunton, for your gifts, handicraft, cards, cakes and puds. Free entry. To book a table, ring 07772 881463 and 01823 332371. £5.

Vintage antiques? and collectors fair. Saturday 12th December, 9.30am - 3.30pm. 1610 Sport Centre, Ashlands Road, within Wadham School grounds, Crewkerne, TA18 7NT. 1 table £15, 2 tables £20. Contact Ann Hall 01460 66775.

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Thursday 3

Compass Disability Services will be in the Orchard Centre in Taunton, publicising its wide range of services

and projects to mark International Day of Disabled People. There will be a party atmosphere and even cupcakes.

For more details, Tel: 01823 282823 or go to ww.compassdisability.org.uk

Friday 4

12noon - 1pm, singing for fun class at Tacchi-Morris, Taunton. Join Mark Whitford-Williams for an informal, uplifting sing-a-long of music through the ages, enjoy a cup of tea and meet some lovely people. Aimed at 50+years.

7.30pm - Jim Crawford in concert at the Victorian Rooms, Fore Street. Tel 01823 400416 or email milvertonmusic@f2s.com to book your ticket. (£10-00) Doors open at 7-30 concert starts at 8-00 and there will be a bar.

Saturday 5

10:30 - 4:30, vintage and festive show at Woodlands Castle, Ruishton. Over 50 vintage, retro and handcrafted stalls including fashion, crockery, Artisan and lots more. Live music, demos and refreshments. Entry £2.00 (under 16's free)

10:30 - 4:30. £2.00 ENTRY (Under 12’s free)£2.00 ENTRY (Under 12’s free)

11am - 4pm, Christmas fair at Cothay Manor near Wellington. Over 40 stalls with unique seasonal gifts. A .

roving musician will provide entertainment and the tea house will be serving delicious Christmas fayre.

11am - 5pm, enjoy a Georgian Christmas at Coleridge's Cottage, Nether Stowey. Halls will be decked, Christmas readings by the fireside and festive treats in the tea room. Normal admission price. More details, Tel: 01278 732662.

11am - 7pm, A Lantern of Light - see Montacute House and gardens in a new light - a myriad of colours and candles. Lights turn on at 3 pm. Booking not needed. Dogs on leads welcome. A National Trust Event - general admission prices apply. More details, Tel: 01935 823289

7.30pm - the Taunton Choral Society perform J S Bach’s Christmas Oratorio at St James’ Church, Taunton at

7.30 pm. Tickets at £15.00 (£7.50 students) are available from Taunton Information Centre in the Market House or in the evening on the door at St James' Church or www.tauntonchoralsociety.org.uk.

Sunday 6

2pm - 5pm, Christmas fair and animal blessing at Heavens Gate Farm, West Henley, Langport. Mulled wine, mince pies and a treat for every child and dog. Tel: 01458 252656.

7pm - a choir of 130 singers and a full 65 piece orchestra perform Vaughan Williams’ Hodie at Taunton School. next month. Director of Music, Mr Mark Cracknell, said: “This large-scale seasonal work will be the climax to the concert, featuring, in the first half, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Song of the Spirit by Karl Jenkins - performed by children from primary and prep schools - and movements from Elgar’s Cello Concerto and Weber’s Concertino for Clarinet and Orchestra." Tickets £10 (adults) and £5 (students) and are available on-line from www.tauntonboxoffice.co.uk

Monday 7

10am - 4pm, Christmas craft and art show at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Taunton. This mixed media exhibition of art and craft from local makers is the perfect place to buy unusual and unique Christmas presents.(Runs until Dec 19)

Tuesday 8

9am - 5pm, head down to Fore Street during December and discover all that's best about artisan crafts at the Taunton Craft Market. The market will hold a distinctly festive theme, so whether you fancy picking up a gift for someone special or a sneaky treat for yourself. (runs until Christmas Eve)

Wednesday 9

THERE'S a double treat at the Beambridge Inn near Wellington tonight with two top bands on stage. Firstly, The Wiyos, who have been rolling for over a decade, were one of the first "old-timey" bands to emerge on the national scene playing early swing jazz, rural folk, old-time blues and Appalachian music. They will be joined by local group, the Thunderbridge Bluegrass Band. Tickets £10 are available at www.thunderbridgebluegrass.uk, or in person at the venue or at Gibbins Richards estate agents in Wellington High Street.

7.00 -9.00 p.m, Castle School holds its annual Christmas concert at Temple Methodist Church, Taunton. Free admission. In aid of Cancer Research UK work at Musgrove Park Hospital.

7pm - 9pm, Create,devise, produce with Nick Brace, artistic director of Actiontrack. (runs until December 9) A short programme that investigates and illustrates the processes involved in devising for theatre. Flook House, Belvedere Road, Taunton. Tel: 01823 274673.