The following is a letter was received by the Summertime team after Summertime 2022 and we thought we would share it with you. It gives you an idea of some of the things to do during Watchet Summertime and it’s what Watchet Summertime is all about… 

To the Watchet Summertime Committee Members.
Dear All,
I am writing to thank you for all the efforts you must have put in to produce the amazing
Summertime week.
My grandsons, aged 6 and 10, were staying with me and enjoyed the events everyday: The
craft marquees on the Monday were superb. So many diverse crafts offered from people so
generous with their time, resources and expertise. One made a beautiful dreamcatcher,
while the other painted a rock hedgehog; both items have pride of place in their bedrooms.
They took part in the Lego competitions both days, found the ‘rats’ in the Boat Museum and
played table football on the Esplanade. And still could have done more…
One of the boys stayed on by himself for the rest of the week and had the time of his life. He
spent his pocket money in the Market. He was allowed to stay up late for the Outdoor
Cinema and enjoy being part of such a lively, friendly atmosphere.
Friday was the highlight for him: While I was working elsewhere on the Esplanade, he was
able to watch the performances of the excellent Nutty Noah (Glad he kept the ‘Pants on the
Head’ song in.) and the captivating Pirate storyteller. For the first time in his life, in the safe
space of the Esplanade, a little boy was given the freedom and confidence to be an
audience member and participant and to buy his own ice cream, without an adult
shepherding his every move. He had a very special afternoon. (I was keeping an eye on him
from afar!)
We bought our lanterns and spent an afternoon thoughtfully decorating them and reflecting
on those we miss in the family before the thrill of walking in the dark dressed like early
Christmas trees.
And all of this is totally free, astounding in this day and age as well as a relief to parents and
grandparents in the current climate. As a family we are grateful for everything provided and
did try to buy a lot of raffle tickets in support.
The highlight, of course, was the spectacular firework display. How does this little town do it?
The answer is simple: because of kind, committed people like you. Thank you.
Yours faithfully
A L