An exhibition of calligraphy by John Rowlands-Pritchard and stone­carving by Kate Semple opened at the Abbey on June 7. Both are Somerset artists. It runs until September 28.

More Abbey events this summer [2014]

•  The Abbot’s Table – A conference about medieval food on Friday June 13, hosted by the Abbey at the Town Hall. On the next day is a “food fayre” in the Abbot’s Kitchen field.

•  The life of Christ – Three-hour play with enormous cast, described as “a multi-sensory experience ... full of excitement, joy, laughter and wonder”. Fri-Sat June 20 at 5pm, June 21 at 6pm, free to the community.

•  Pilgrimages – This year’s Anglican and Catholic dates are June 21, July 13.

•  Outdoor drama – Twelfth Night on July 7; Treasure Island on July 29; Macbeth on August 22. (Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors was played on June 2 by a troupe touring by bicycle, called the Handlebards!)

•  Extra openings, exclusive to Full and Life members of the Abbey, take place on the early mornings of the first Thursdays in June, July and August.

  More on the Abbey’s website