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Wessex Water Hosepipe Ban

The hosepipe ban starts on Tuesday 18 August at 00:01hrs. From this point customers must not use a hosepipe for activities covered by the restrictions: 

You must avoid using a hosepipe for:
  • watering a garden
  • cleaning a private motor vehicle
  • watering plants on domestic or other non-commercial premises
  • filling or maintaining a domestic swimming pool or paddling pool
  • drawing water for domestic recreational use
  • filling or maintaining an ornamental fountain
  • cleaning walls or windows of domestic premises
  • cleaning paths or patios
  • cleaning other artificial outdoor surfaces

This ban does not impact everyday essential household use, such as showering and washing.

You can also still:

  • water plants with a watering can
  • use water from your water butt
  • fill up a bucket for car washing.


Posted: 17/08/2026 22:26:00

Events

Upcoming Events

Event: Ilminster Roman Ring Discovery Day
Location: Ilminster Arts Centre, The Meeting House, 35 East Street, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0AN

Details:
Celebrate one of the South West's most remarkable Roman discoveries. See the extraordinary Ilminster Roman Ring and Coin Hoard, enjoy free family activities, and uncover the story of this remarkable find. Dating to around AD 297, the Ilminster Roman Ring is an exceptional gold finger ring set with an engraved gemstone depicting the goddess Victory driving a two-horse chariot. Rare in both size and craftsmanship, it is a unique discovery for South West England. All activities are free and suitable for all ages. Children may require supervision for some activities. To book the talk (3pm to 4pm) go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ilminster-roman-ring-curators-talk-tickets-1994543046945?aff=oddtdtcreator

Date: 20/08/2026
Time: 9.30am to 4pm
Price: Free



Event: Enchanted Outdoor Explorers
Location: Monks Yard, Horton Cross, Ilminster TA19 9PY

Details:
Join us for a magical morning of imaginative play, outdoor adventure and enchanted fun! We’re also delighted to welcome our special guest, The Snow Queen from GianaRose Events, who will be offering face painting and glitter tattoos throughout the session (additional charge). Book your space at: http://pbbl.uk/PopUpPlayVillageSouthSomerset

Date: 21/08/2026
Time: 10.30am to 12pm
Price: Free up to £10



Event: An Evening of Classical Indian Music
Location: The Millhouse, Unit 1, Rose Mills Industrial Estate, Ilminster TA19 9PS

Details:
Join us on Friday 21st August and experience sublime, classical Indian music in our Somerset grassroots gem - Ricky Romain plays sitar at the Millhouse, Ilminster. South West-based Ricky has studied and performed Indian classical music for over fifty years, he trained under a direct disciple of Ravi Shankar and has performed across the UK and Europe ever since. His work crosses boundaries: collaborations with jazz, rock, folk, world and Western classical musicians; school and community arts projects; and a parallel career as a visual artist exhibited widely across the UK and Europe. The free improvisation in his performances typically evolves from a slow, contemplative opening and unfolds into complex rhythmic interplay, haunting, captivating and alive.The sitar's signature sound, rich with overtone and ornamentation, fills a room in a way that few instruments can match: intimate enough to hear every nuance, yet vast enough to hold an audience completely still. The Millhouse's stone walls and Victorian character make it a natural home for the sitar, warm, resonant, and free of amplification. Here's a little snippet of his mesmerising performance from the 2020 Shute Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFWRUU58HrA. Tickets available in advance on our website or pay on the door. https://www.millhousearts.co.uk/.../ricky-romain-plays...

Date: 21/08/2026
Time: 7pm for 7.30pm
Price: Tickets £12


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