Latest Events
Friday 31st October, 2025
7pm-9pm
The Shrubbery Hotel, Shepton Mallet
hosted by Tim O’Connor
Open mic storytelling night. Bring your own dark tales of Shepton and further afield, come retell a classic ghost story to send shivers down the audience’s spine or recite a chilling poem.
The event is FREE to attend but if you have a chilling tale to tell please email to book a slot literallysheptonevents@outlook.com
Saturday 1 November, 2025
Doors 8pm/8.30 start -11pm
Art Bank, Shepton Mallet
MC Mark Hurman and special guests with Headliner James Dowdeswell, as seen on Russell Howard’s Good News. The Beer and Comedy Experience from The UK’s Leading Craft Beer Comedian.
Tickets £8 – book here
Saturday 1 November, 2025
2pm – 4pm
The Baptist Chapel, Commercial Rd, Shepton Mallet
A set inspired by VE Day this vibrant group of 20 strong musicians will bring you a repertoire of music from the big band era.
Two 45 minute sets with a tea break for all to enjoy. The event is FREE but book in the link provided to secure your place.
Saturday 1 November, 2025
11am-1pm
Shepton Mallet Library
hosted by Polly Hall
Polly Hall, award-winning author of The Taxidermist’s Lover and Myrrh, invites you to exorcise your inner demons via pen & paper in this fun horror writing workshop. Create monstrous characters, conjure up spooky settings, evoke atmosphere through descriptive writing, visit horror tropes such as the haunted house and the isolated moorland.
Come prepared to splurge your deepest fears and grotesque thoughts onto the page. No previous writing experience required. Bring a pen, notebook and your wicked imagination!
Workshop £5 – book via eventbrite
This workshop could involve some subjects which may cause offence. It’s the horror genre, after all! If you are of a sensitive disposition this may not be the workshop for you. 18+ attendees only.
Sunday 2 November 2025
3pm -3.45pm
Walking Tour
hosted by Dr Archibald Combellack Jnr
Join underwhelming historian Dr Archibald Combellack Jnr on his greatest hits of Shepton Mallet guided tour.
- Ever wondered what really heats the lido?
- Who got the first hangover following the Anglo-brewery opening in 1864?
- What’s the best time to get to the community fridge?
The event is FREE but reserve your tickets.
Regular event
1st/ 3rd thursday each month
6pm-8pm
Shepton Community Bookshop
hosted by Polly Hall
A FREE to join group, Book Talk group meet in Shepton Community Bookshop.
Instead of reading the same book attendees have the opportunity to talk about books they have read. Plus, themed discussions about book genres, trends and bestsellers, reading preferences and recommendations
All new members receive a book token.*
*Limited to 1 book token per person. To be redeemed at Shepton Community Bookshop. Subject to availability.
Generously supported by Literally Shepton, Shepton Mallet Town Council & Shepton Community Bookshop.
Contact Polly: http://www.pollyhall.co.uk
