Latest News from the Bell ...
Here's a selection of what's been happening recently at The Bell Inn. If you think we should add an item of interest, please feel free to contact us directly. We look forward to hearing from you!
This is just our latest news - please check our archives (below) or take at look at the Events page for what's coming up!

03-07-2008: Ladies Film Night - July 2008

Delft, Holland, 1665. After her father, a tile painter, is blinded in a kiln explosion, seventeen-year-old Griet must work to support her family.

She becomes a maid in the house of Johannes Vermeer and gradually attracts the master painter's attention. Though worlds apart in upbringing, education and social standing, Vermeer recognizes Griet's intuitive understanding of color and light and slowly draws her into the mysterious world of his paintings.

There is no charge for the film, with Ladies Film watchers are currently making donations towards their new selected charity for 2008 ... Cancer Research UK.

See also ... Girl with a Pearl Earring - Film Reviews
See also ... Cancer Research UK

08-06-2008: The 2008 Buckland Auto Jumble ....

Our first auto jumble and boot sale ... !

It’s on a Sunday, from 11am until 6pm, all stalls welcome, just £5 per pitch - refreshments and camping available

We've heard that there will be a US presence at this event - watch this space!


Buckland's first Cider Festival is a massive success

Fabulous Weekend of Drinking and Smoking Fun.

Wonderful sunny weather, beautiful country location, 32 selections of real cider from all over Somerset, Cigars as big as your arm, mountains of Snuff and more smoking accessories than you could shake a match at, guaranteed that the first Buckland Cider and Tobacco Festival was a fantastic success.

Moustaches were twiddled in memory of that late great actor Jimmy Edwards, over 1000 pints of cider were drunk, some from strange objects such as watering cans and hats, campers camped and sang around the campfires, the bar-b-q ran out and £100’s were raised for The Royal British Legion.

Dozens of Classic cars turned up for the International Auto Jumble and Car Boot, and the weekend ended with a packed bar retelling the funny stories and thanking all the staff that did all the hard work to make everything such a stunning success.
See also ... The Cider Festival Gallery

05-06-2008: Ladies Film Night - June 2008

Based on the novella by William Trevor, MY HOUSE IN UMBRIA is set in the sprawling Italian countryside. After a tragic train accident, four survivors find solace in the villa of an English writer, Mrs. Delahunty (Maggie Smith). The other survivors--an American girl (Emmy Clarke), a British ...

There is no charge for the film, with Ladies Film watchers are currently making donations towards their new selected charity for 2008 ... Cancer Research UK.

See also ... My House in Umbria - Film Reviews
See also ... Cancer Research UK

14-04-2008: Morning Advertiser - One of The Top 200 Pubs in the Country

Lucy and Jeremy are celebrating their 6 years at The Bell with the knowledge that they have been awarded a place in the Top 200 pubs in the country.

This accolade was detailed in the industry newspaper The Morning Advertiser.

See also ... The Morning Advertiser

02-03-2008: Mothering Sunday - We're were Open All Day ...

They came and enjoyed our fantastic mother's day menu in their droves... A family from Frome won a mothers day meal for 4 and a chauffeur driven return trip up to The Bell in a sparkling Rolls Royce. The Bell also welcomed another 115 happy campers on Mother's Day 2008, with all three sittings proving very popular and it was great fun for all - and the staff just had a great day ...

A time for people living in the UK to think about their mothers. People often give flowers or chocolates or organise a special day out for their mothers at this time - well this time, they tried The Bell?

We've always been pretty popular - so it was again necessary to book early to avoid disappointment ...

Don't forget next year !!!

See also ... Mother's Day Cards On-Line

14-02-2008: Valentines Festival at The Bell ...

They came and enjoyed our loveable menu ...

They delighted in our gorgeous valentine festival on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th February - exclusive tables for two for the whole night!

Please book early for 2009 to avoid a massacre - 2008 was very busy! Call us now ... on 01373 462956.