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Book Launch – From Somerset to Portman Square: The Portman Family and their Estates by Tom Mayberry and Richard Bowden
17 September, 2022 @ 15:00 - 18:00
This is a free event for the launch of the forthcoming book about the Portman Family and their Estates entitled “From Somerset to Portman Square: The Portman Family and their Estates.“ by Tom Mayberry and Richard Bowden. The Portman family were one of the most influential families in Somerset and Dorset from the 16th to the 20th centuries, and their estates made them among the largest landowners. A book launch is planned for September 17th at Bryanston, their former country seat. Tom Mayberry, co-author of the book and CEO of South West Heritage Trust, will be giving a talk and there will be an exhibition and refreshments.
GRADING OF WALKS
Events are graded from 1-4 in difficulty. The grading is found in the event description in the calendar on this page. Keep in mind that a change in weather conditions can make a walk more difficult than anticipated. All walks and activities demand a basic level of fitness, suitable footwear and waterproof clothing.
1 Easy – generally even ground with a few gentle slopes; no special fitness needed. Comfortable footwear required.
2 Moderate – for reasonably fit people, may include unsurfaced rural paths and tracks, moderate slopes, uneven surfaces, steps and stiles. Walking shoes/boots required.
3 Strenuous – for fit, experienced walkers, will include hills, uneven surfaces, tracks and may include muddy terrain. Walking boots and waterproof clothing are essential.
4 Confined spaces – including caves and attics. Locations may be dusty, slippery and dark.
Activity leaders carry out a risk assessment beforehand. Participants are required to provide emergency contact details before taking part in an activity – this information is destroyed by the group leader after the activity has taken place.