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Friday 5 September at 7.30pm a high energy tribute group bring the two‑tone ska spirit of The Specials and Madness to life. Expect two full sets packed with hits from both bands and a stage show that’ll have you dancing and singing along. Tickets are £24.75 – dig out your trilby and braces for a…

Learning Lates are fun, interactive evenings where you can learn more about the Cathedral and it’s history in a relaxed way over a glass of fizz! Next Fizzick Night will introduce you to the medicine practised at the monastery during medieval times and give you the opportunity to try diagnosing and curing illness as…

Channel Monet’s magic as you paint his Antibes seascape in a relaxed, step-by-step class on Sunday 31 August, 3:30pm. Enjoy a glass while you create, then stop for a cream tea of scone, jam and cream. All supplies are included and you’ll leave with your own canvas masterpiece. £39.99 tickets.

Take your your well-behaved pup and join the pack for an easy social stroll around the estate on Monday 1 September, 10am – 11am. Meet outside the café, enjoy fresh air and friendly chat with fellow dog owners. A relaxed hour of exercise and community bonding. No booking required.

All-inclusive night of R&B, old school hits and unlimited drinks at The Townhouse on Saturday 30 August, 10pm – 2am. DJs Vicki S and Josh Lovatt will keep the dancefloor buzzing. Tickets include unlimited drinks – £44.04 standard (house spirits, beers and soft drinks) or £60.29 premium (anything on the bar).

Engines, classics and a friendly village vibe at Prickwillow on Sunday 31 August, 12pm – 4pm. Watch the big pumps roar into life and admire visiting vehicles. A lovely one for enthusiasts and curious kids alike. Museum admission applies.

Friday 29 August, 6pm – 9pm. Expect elegant Italian wines, a buffet-style feast. Live entertainment in a beautifully transformed garden setting. Golden-hour charm and rustic romance. Dress to impress; tickets are £41.50.

Candlelight classics as the ‘David Live’ tribute brings Bowie’s greatest hits to the nave on Friday 29 August, 7:30pm. Expect ‘Let’s Dance’, ‘Starman’, ‘Life on Mars’ and more, with a licensed bar to set the mood. Tickets required. Book early, these evenings usually sell fast.

Loads of street food, artisan bakes, vintage stalls and family fun galore fill the Market Place on Monday 25 August, 9am – 4pm. It’s a special bank holiday edition with a buzzy, relaxed feel – ideal for grazing, browsing and bumping into friends. Bring big bags and come hungry. Free Entry.

Big nostalgia night. Dance beside the river on Saturday 23 August, 8pm – 12:30am. Smash Hits pop, club classics, R&B and 00s floor-fillers, plus themed inflatables and glow sticks. Advance £8.50 / Group (4) £30 / On the door £11. Book ahead and line up a taxi home.