Funded by Somerset West and Taunton Council and organised by Porlock High Street Support Group, this event – the third in a series – will run from noon to 4pm and bring a circus and fairground atmosphere to the High Street and give children chance to try out their circus skills.
“The High Street will see jugglers, fortune tellers, guerilla knitters, traditional fairground games and even the odd bearded lady!” said Sarah Shorten, who heads the events team.
“We want to encourage locals and visitors to rediscover the vibrant and authentic High Street. The owners of Ted’s, for example, are styling their ice cream parlour as a circus and will be serving their special ice cream sundaes while dressed as lioness and ringmaster. They will also be offering ‘build your own ice cream sundaes’.”
Money raised by the day’s event will go to Homestart.
Duncan McCanlis, chairman of the support group, said: “We are grateful to Somerset West and Taunton Council for providing the finance.
“This allows us to not only organise these community events, but to provide traders with a new online platform, and put out more flower planters and benches around the High Street.”
Two further pop-up events will take place on Saturdays, October 4 and November 1, with well-being and retail therapy themes. Details at www.facebook.com/groups/porlockhssg.