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Heritage Open Days at the Wyndham Hall: The official start of the SANHS 175 celebrations.
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomSunday 8th 11am – 4pm Tuesday 10th 11am – 4pm showing films Friday 13th 11am – 4pm showing films Over the last year the Wyndham Hall volunteers have worked incredibly hard to make significant improvements to the hall. Come and see what has been done. The hall is now ready to be opened to the […]
Visit to West Coker Twine Works: Saturday 14th September 11.00.
Dawe's Twineworks, West Coker , United KingdomMartin Salzer will be leading this visit to West Coker Twine Works in the morning. Sutton Bingham Church and/or East Coker church in the afternoon.
Webinar – The History of Nature Conservation on the Somerset Levels. SANHS Presidential Address: Thursday 19th Sept at 19.30
WebinarSteve Parker’s Presidential address.
SOMERSET’S MILITIA and VOLUNTEERS IN THE 19TH CENTURY: Talk by James Spencer
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomAn illustrated introduction to the organisation, uniforms and service of Somerset's Militia, Volunteer and Yeomanry units, c.1800 - c.1900 TUESDAY 24 September 2024 7.30pm Wyndham Hall, Castle Green, TAUNTON TA1 4AD Book with SANHS by 19 September: email office@sanhs.org or ring 01823.272429 Suggested donation £5. Refreshments will be available.
John Periam of Milverton – Talk at Wyndham Hall: Tuesday 8th October
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomDavid Victor will talk about a man who played an important part in the landowning history of Milverton. Book with SANHS office@sanhs.org by 7th Oct
An Introduction to the SANHS Herbarium: Wyndham Hall – Saturday 12th Ocober
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomSimon Leach will be talking about the collection. Book with SANHS office@sanhs.org
20th Century Buildings in Bridgwater: 14th November at Wyndham Hall
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomA talk by Chris Sidaway on 20th century buildings in Bridgwater. Book with SANHS office@sanhs.org
Webinar: Orator Hunt and Ilchester Jail.
WebinarA webinar by Tom Mayberry
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.