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An Introduction to the SANHS Herbarium: Wyndham Hall – Saturday 12th Ocober

Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

Free Event! - No need to book, just turn up at the Wyndham Hall An illistrated talk with Simon Leach and Ian Salmon abouth the Somerset County Herbarium, to be followed by tea and cake. It is also hoped there will be a selection of specimens to view SANHS memberes - a donation: Non-members £5 […]

The Wyndham Picturehouse – Film Night, Friday 18 October

Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

A new independent cinema showing a wide range of contemporary and classic films. Friday 18th October: Doors open 7.00pm film starting 7.30pm A New Leaf - Classic comedy starring Walter Matthau and Elaine May. A spoiled and self-absorbed man who has squandered his inheritance, Henry Graham (Walter Matthau) is desperate to find a way to […]

Webinar: The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica – by Richard Bashford

Webinar

Richard will talk about his experience visiting South Georgia and walking amongst thousands of pengins and seals. Also visiting the spectacular Antarctic peninsula and enjoying the incredible richness of this popular habitat - from whales and albatrosses to immense icebergs To register directly visit https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v3o-RM_ORViTwmZGNhGyYQ or email webinars@sanhs.org After registering you will receive a confirmation […]

The Wyndham Picturehouse – Friday 8 November: The Shooting Party (cert PG), starring James Mason

Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom

A new independent cinema showing a wide range of contemporary and classic films. Friday 8th November: Doors open 7.00pm film starting 7.30pm The Shooting Party  is a 1984 British drama film directed by Alan Bridges set in 1913 and starring James Mason It is 1913, shortly before the outbreak of World War I. A group of […]

Talk: The findings of the Somerton New School Archaeology Excavations

Lady Smith Hall Somerton Parish Rooms, Somerton, Somerset, United Kingdom

Saturday 9th November 2024 at 2.30-4.15 at Lady Smith Hall, Somerton Parish Rooms. Somerton TA11 7NB Richard Greatorex of Cotswold Archaeology and Damion Da Rosa of Wessex Archaeology will present their findings of the excavations, with the opportunity to view some of the artefacts found. Cost: £5.00 Parking: 21 Brunel Cl, Somerton TA11 6LW, or […]

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.