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Special Events in Taunton Somerset

Richard Guest’s Cooking Demonstration and Lunch

Wednesday, 29th September, 2010
Join Kit & Louise Chapman for a morning's Masterclass under the expert tutelage of award-winning chef Richard Guest who will demonstrate a number of simple, mouth-watering seasonal dishes which you can try at home.

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Literary lunch - The Launch of Kit Chapman’s new book, My Archipelago

Thursday, October 7th  
The Castle’s proprietor reveals the untold story of the drama, stresses and strains of a family business…. I love books, I love writing. But the process is always a mixture of pleasure and pain….

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60th Anniversary Celebrations – Gala Dinner

Saturday, October 9th
Kit Chapman writes, ‘Our celebrations for the Chapman family's 60th Anniversary as custodians of the Castle are taking shape. The Gala Dinner will feature a menu devised and presented by Gary Rhodes, our very own Richard Guest, and our son Dominic. Special guest for the evening will be Henry Blofeld OBE who has been a great friend of the Castle, Taunton and Somerset cricket for these 60 years.’

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Writers at the Castle: History Weekend

Friday – Sunday, November 5th – 7th
A gathering of six of the most distinguished and exciting historians in Britain talk about their books, their research and the nature of the study of history today. 
Join us at The Castle for an exclusive weekend in the company of Mary Beard, Tim Blanning, Richard Holmes, Tristram Hunt, Helen King, Ian Mortimer.

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Kate Adie Literary Lunch

Friday, November 19th  
£45 to include the talk, a three-course lunch, wine and coffee. 

Tickets from Gill (01823 328322) or Becki (01823 328324)
or email diningclub@the-castle-hotel.com

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Exeter Cathedral Choir at The Castle

Friday, December 10th  
An evening of entertainment in two parts. A Christmas recital by the Choir in the Music Room followed by musical entertainment through dinner in the restaurant – starring The Dean of Exeter!

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Christmas Celebrations at The Castle 2010

December 24th – January 1st
Once again, the festive season at The Castle promises to be a grand affair. The decorations always look fabulous and everyone here really knows how to celebrate. All you have to do is relax and let it happen.

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The Schubert Ensemble – From Vienna to Prague

Friday – Sunday, January 28th – 30th 2011
The Schubert Ensemble at The Castle this weekend explores repertoire from the great Viennese and Czech Romantic traditions, each concert taking the listener on a journey ‘from Vienna to Prague’.

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The Dante Quartet – Great Last Works Music Weekend

Friday – Sunday, February 18th – 20th 2011
This exceptionally alluring programme consists exclusively of the last string quartets to be composed by many of the masters of the medium. Each is to a large extent the summation of a lifetime’s experience…

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The London Haydn Quartet - Haydn Quartets, Mozart Quintets Music Weekend

Friday – Sunday, April 1st – 3rd 2011
The London Haydn Quartet was born out of a passion for Haydn’s string quartets. Performing on gut strings and with classical bows, authenticity of sound is a central feature of their performances.

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Emma Johnson and Friends - Schubert Plus Music Weekend

Friday – Sunday, April 29th - May 1st
Emma Johnson, one of the world’s greatest clarinetists and one of Britain’s best-loved classical musicians, has devised a programme for this weekend at The Castle Taunton that celebrates the melodic richness of Schubert’s compositions.

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