About us

We are Passion for Somerset CIC

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For people who love Somerset

Passion for Somerset is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to celebrating everything that makes Somerset special.

We are the team behind Somerset Day, working to bring communities and businesses together to take pride in the county and showcase what it has to offer.

Our goal is to inspire people across Somerset to get involved, celebrate their local area, and feel connected to the county's heritage, culture, and economy. We do this by supporting events, sharing stories, and encouraging businesses, schools, and community groups to take part in Somerset Day celebrations.

Passion for Somerset CIC is run by a part-time CEO and overseen by a board of volunteer directors from local businesses and communities, ensuring that everything we do benefits the people of Somerset.

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This years events

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Missouri Baptist University Chorale concert

Mon
11
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11
May
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7.00pm
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8.00pm
St Cuthbert's Church
,
Wells
Missouri Baptist University Chorale concert

Digital Event: Somerset Treasures Talk

Fri
15
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15
May
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10:30am
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11:30am
Somerset Heritage Centre
,
Taunton
Digital Event: Somerset Treasures Talk

Meet the Maker at Coates English Willow Centre

Sat
05
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05
Sep
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10:00am
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4:00pm
Coates English Willow Cente
,
Taunton
Meet the Maker at Coates English Willow Centre
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Principal Partners

Official Partners

Sponsors/Supporters

I was deeply honoured to be asked to be a patron of Somerset Day. I’ve always felt it was an inspired idea to promote our beautiful county which, in my opinion, is too often under-sold. Somerset truly is a great county to live, work and play and anything I can do to shout about that I will!

Clinton Rogers DL

former BBC Points West Correspondent

Our Patrons

We are fortunate to have amazing Patrons who are as passionate about our County as we are

Mr Mohammed Saddiq, His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Somerset; Mrs Anne Maw, CVO; His Grace the Duke of Somerset DL; The Rt Revd Michael Beasley, Bishop of Bath and Wells; Sir Michael Eavis CBE, founder of Glastonbury Festival; Clinton Rogers DL; Edward Bayntun-Coward DL.

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The latest news from around the county

BBC Radio Somerset is celebrating Somerset Day 2026 by naming the Somerset Dragon.
Dragon Stop

BBC Radio Somerset is celebrating Somerset Day 2026 by naming the Somerset Dragon.

Your chance to suggest a name for the iconic emblem on our county’s flag

BBC Radio Somerset is celebrating Somerset Day 2026 by naming the Somerset Dragon.
 Get ready to celebrate the Somerset Day Weekend 9–10 May
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Get ready to celebrate the Somerset Day Weekend 9–10 May

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Get ready to celebrate the Somerset Day Weekend 9–10 May
Somerset Concrete announced as new principal partner  of Passion for Somerset and Somerset Day
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Somerset Concrete announced as new principal partner of Passion for Somerset and Somerset Day

Passion for Somerset is delighted to welcome Somerset Concrete, an independent concrete supplier based in the heart of Somerset, as its newest Princip

Somerset Concrete announced as new principal partner of Passion for Somerset and Somerset Day
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