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Harptrees History Society: ” Portraits, landscapes and murals: the art of Henry Strachey” talk by Michele, Day
West Harptree Memorial Hall Compton Martin Rd, West Harptree, Bristol, United Kingdom£3, book in advance:please email: info@harptreeshistorysociety.org with subject line “January 2025”
Historical Association – Taunton branch: “What was life like in Somerset villages 400 years ago?” Dr Mark Hailwood, University of Bristol.
Birchall Hall, Queen's College Trull Rd, Taunton, United KingdomBirchall Hall, Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton, TA1 4QS. Lecture: £3. There is free car parking on site.
Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society: “The Cheddar brooch” Amal Khreisheh, South West Heritage Trust
Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, SomersetLecture hall, Wells and Mendip Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE Non-members £4.
Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society: “The miraculous escape of Charles II”, talk by Chris Stephens of Bridport Museum.
Holy Trinity Church Lysander Rd, Yeovil, United KingdomHoly Trinity Church, Lysander Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BU Free to members, non-members £2
Applications of LiDAR in Natural History and Archaeology: Francis Farr-Cox and Chris Webster
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomA talk at the Wyndham Hall by Francis Farr-Cox and Chris Webster on the uses of this technique in their two different professions. Tea and cake provided. £5 donation requested
Frome Society for Local Study : “A seventeenth century scoundrel” Talk by Dr Adrian Webb, about Thomas Spigurnell (1630-1673).
Assembly Rooms Frome Behind Frome Memorial Theatre, United KingdomAssembly Rooms, behind Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB Visitors - £5
The Wyndham Picturehouse: Lost in Translation (Cert.15)
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomShowings at 2.30 PM and 7.30 PM Romantic Comedy starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson A fading movie star falls for a lonely young woman in Tokyo. Dir: Sofia Coppola. 2003 Tickets £6.00 To Book: Tickets can be booked in advance via WegotTickets website search for Wyndham Hall Taunton. OR just turn up at the […]
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS): “Wild British orchids” talk by Ged Keele.
Friends Meeting House, WSM 6 High St, Weston-Super-Mare, United KingdomTalks held in Friends Meeting House, 6 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JF Visitors, £4.
North Sedgemoor Local History Group: “The legend of Burnham’s Paradise and Joseph of Arimathea” John Strickland.
The King Alfred School Burnham Road, HighbridgeMeetings are held in the King Alfred School lecture theatre, Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE Annual membership £10, visitors £5 per talk.
“The Newport medieval ship project” – BRLSI lecture by Bob Evans
Bath Literary & Scientific Society 16, Queen Square, Bath, United KingdomBRLSI lecture by Bob Evans. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN. General public - £5, pay on the door.
Banwell Society of Archaeology and Local History: “Rivers of the north marsh” Talk by Vince Russett.
Banwell Village Hall BanwellMeetings held at Banwell Village Hall, BS29 6BS. Parking available. Membership subscriptions: £15 per year. Talks - members, £1, guests £3. Refreshments and raffle at all meeting. (Secretary: Maggie McCarthy, tel 01934 823611)
Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: “Death and Service” Talk by Richard Cooper-Knight
Church House, Milborne Port Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, United KingdomTalk by Richard Cooper-Knight, uncovering the lives of those who are buried First World War graves, in and around Milborne Port, Church House, Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, Sherbourne, DT9 5AN. Suggested donation of £5 for non-members.
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.