Vote in the World Cup of Somerset
It’s Nunney Castle against the Wurzels in the World Cup of Somerset, a fun popularity contest to mark Somerset Day 2018.
The Wurzels
What’s the best thing about Somerset? Cider or Cheddar cheese? The Wurzels or Wells Cathedral? You decide.
Somerset Day was launched in 2015 with the mission to make it a day set aside to celebrate all that’s great about our county.
Somerset Day is organised by Passion for Somerset, a not for profit community interest company, with help from sponsors and volunteer supporters throughout the county.
It’s Chairman, Nigel Muers-Raby, said: “This year is a watershed for celebrating the many wonderful things about Somerset. With the support of some of our County’s leading businesses and Somerset County Council, North Somerset Council and Bath & North East Somerset we have been able to spread the message far and wide, with the result that at the last count around 100 different events are thought to be taking place over the Somerset Day weekend.”
To mark Somerset Day on Friday 11 May, Somerset County Council has organised the World Cup of Somerset – a fun contest to identify the best thing about Somerset.
Entries were nominated by the public. A shortlist of 32 entries were drawn at random into 8 groups of 4 entries.
We’re delighted that Nunney Castle has made the shortlist, BUT… we’re up against the hugely popular band the Wurzels in our group. Tough, tough, tough.
I’ve got a brand new… World Cup of Somerset group. Where else do you get Wurzels Vrs steam trains? #WCoSomerset #SomersetDay
Group G:
Nunney Castle
The Wurzels
West Somerset Railway
Vivary Park
VOTING STARTS 8 MAY @TheWurzels @VisitNunney @WSomRailway @visit_taunton @SomersetDay pic.twitter.com/ZAe1lCX0ot— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 4, 2018
Bring it on! #WCoSomerset #SomersetDay pic.twitter.com/G3je1cuCM7
— Visit Nunney (@VisitNunney) May 4, 2018
Fighting talk from the usually genteel folk of @VisitNunney Watch yourselves @TheWurzels @WSomRailway @TDBC looks like they mean business. VOTING STARTS TUESDAY, 8 MAY #SomersetDay #WCoSomerset @SomersetDay1 @VisitSomerset @breezesouthwest https://t.co/6qrMauyzWh
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 4, 2018
Hey @TheWurzels How do you like Nunney Castle’s brand new combine harvester? We think it puts us on a level playing field for the World Cup of Somerset on Friday 11 May #SomersetDay (bet you haven’t got a moat though) #WCoSomerset @SomersetCouncil pic.twitter.com/F1s9ztdzXZ
— Visit Nunney (@VisitNunney) May 6, 2018
Good effort @VisitNunney but I think we’ll edge ahead because our drummer is older than your castle, and he doesn’t need a moat as he has a lovely paddling pool! https://t.co/StCrwizZDM
— The Wurzels (@TheWurzels) May 6, 2018
Be gentle!😄
— The Wurzels (@TheWurzels) May 7, 2018
We’re off! GROUP A of the World Cup of Somerset ⚽ #WCoSomerset for #SomersetDay Tough opener, including two pre-tournament favourites. Top two qualify for next stage. Poll closes at 8pm. @SomersetDay @Visitsomerset @BCarnival @Jonhorsey @somersetmuseum @casesrebels @wykefarms
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 8, 2018
On to GROUP B. 2 majestic landscapes, a world-renowned art gallery & some of the finest local produce in the land. Glad you’re picking the winners & not us Voting open until 8pm. @jamespurfoy @Mattchorley @ExmoorNP @Future_Levels @LangportLife @sfmarkets @Exmoor4all @HauserWirth
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 8, 2018
World Cup of Somerset GROUP C – sheer poetry. Something for everyone including one of the tournament big guns. Top 2 progress so make sure you vote & share #WCoSomerset #SomersetDay @Somersetday1 @YTFC @YeovilChamber @GlastoFest @BlackdownsAONB @ColeridgeNT @ASPolice @emilyeavis
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 8, 2018
GROUP D. Each a big visitor attraction, but which will attract votes? That’s up to you – click yr favourite for the World Cup of Somerset. Voting closes at 8pm so don’t hang about #WCoSomerset #Somersetday @Somersetday1 @Quantockhills @WellsCathedral1 @BathandWest @RSPBSouthWest
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 8, 2018
Feeling Hot Fuzziness or monumental? GROUP E is a Mendip-heavy mash-up. 4 strong teams. Which do you love most? Vote before 8pm #WCoSomerset #SomersetDay @SomersetDay1 @edgarwright @simonpegg @nickjfrost @MendipHillsAONB @NTSouthWest @GlastonburyAbbe @MendipCouncil @AroundWelly
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 8, 2018
GROUP F of the World Cup of Somerset. A tasty group, show-casing some of our most beautiful spots. But which do you love most? Voting closes 8pm. #WCoSomerset #SomersetDay @SomersetDay1 @CheddarGorge_ @NTSouthWest @Southsomersetdc @DunsterCastleNT @YeovilChamber @visitexmoor
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 8, 2018
GROUP G’s Nunney Castle & Wurzels have had some pre-tournament banter but the hard work starts now. Can they walk the walk & defeat an entire railway or park life? #WCoSomerset #SomersetDay @VisitNunney @TheWurzels @WSomRailway @vivaryparkgolf @TDBC @visit_taunton @VisitSomerset
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 8, 2018
Nunney Castle sums up the spirit of Somerset perfectly. It's not on top of a hill, but right among the people. Its knights are buried right next to local labourers. Modest, much-loved and truly one of Somerset's hidden gems. https://t.co/c1ykIf2Dlc #WCoSomerset #SomersetDay pic.twitter.com/KtPsVKBAKS
— Visit Nunney (@VisitNunney) May 8, 2018
AAAARRRGGGHHH!!!! With nearly 5,000 followers, we can do better than this. Please vote for Nunney Castle and help get us through to the next round. #WCoSomerset #SomersetDay https://t.co/G3T71mw5Bi
— Visit Nunney (@VisitNunney) May 8, 2018
Nunney. Your castle needs you! @VisitNunney is playing a blinder in the World Cup of Somerset #WCoSomerset for #SomersetDay but unless the votes come in your lovely castle could be gone in round. Ouch! @nunneyhorse https://t.co/hoPv5YZruR
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 8, 2018
Just over an hour until voting closes and still everything to play for. Please vote Nunney Castle right now and help us get to the second round of the World Cup of Somerset #WCoSomerset #SomersetDay https://t.co/7x1e4CCuif
— Visit Nunney (@VisitNunney) May 8, 2018
Guys. I must have had a fat-fingered moment on the keyboard this morning. Sorry this ended ten mins early – you have been terrific!
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 8, 2018
We were robbed. 😂 Congratulations to @TheWurzels and @WSomRailway who will go through to the next round. #legends pic.twitter.com/Fnb17ckxAb
— Visit Nunney (@VisitNunney) May 8, 2018
You're all winners! Seriously, thanks @VisitNunney for your enthusiasm. You've been great & a credit to Somerset. I will visit your castle soon by way of appreciation. Hope you can stick around for the rest of the tournament #WCoSomerset #Somersetday @VisitSomerset @SomersetDay1 https://t.co/rlw0gCi0vO
— Somerset Council (@SomersetCouncil) May 8, 2018
Voting in the World Cup of Somerset 2018 opens at 7.30am on Tuesday 8 May on the Somerset County Council Twitter account. The final takes places on 11 May.
Please vote and support Nunney Castle! Thank you.
