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ANNUAL ARCHAEOLOGY DAY: Saturday 23rd March 2024 10am – 2pm Tintinhull Village Hall, BA22 8PY
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetConfirmed talks include: 10,000 years of discovery in 45 minutes: The Tintinhull Landscape, its Inhabitants and its Frustrations; Denny Robbins, Tintinhull Local History Group Mick Aston’s Young Archaeologists – The story so far : Nigel Harvey, MAYA The Cheddar Brooch: Amal Khreisheh, Curator of Archaeology, South West Heritage Trust Cost: £15 per person Booking through […]
Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society “Life and death in Roman Somerton”
Holy Trinity Church Lysander Rd, Yeovil, United KingdomSpeakers from Wessex Archaeology discuss an excavation undertaken ahead of construction work for a primary school. Friday 5 April, 7.15pm. Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BU (parking available on site) Free to YALHS members, guests £2.
Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society “Don’t forget the animals” by Steve Tofts.
Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, SomersetZooarchaeology, the study of animals in an archaeological context. Friday 5 April, 7.30pm. Lecture Room in Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2EU Non-members £2.
SMASHED IN THE CELLAR: Exhibition Viewing and Afternoon Meeting – 6 April 2024, Wells & Mendip Museum
Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, SomersetIn the Exhibition Room on the first floor of the museum. 11.30am Introduction to the project and exhibition: Vicky Dawson, Project manager 12.30pm Lunch – plenty of pubs and eateries locally. In the Lecture Hall 1.45pm The challenges and opportunities of interpreting a pottery assemblage in situ: David Dawson & Oliver Kent 3.15pm The Somerset Pottery […]
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS) AGM – members only – followed by a talk entitled: ‘Crossing the River – the Waters of the North Marsh’ by Vince Russett.
Faces Cafe, 4-6 Station Rd Weston-Super-MareNon-members are invited to attend this talk. Tuesday 9 April: doors open 6.30pm / AGM 7.00 / talk will start at 7.30. FACES Cafe, 4 - 6 Station Rd, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 1XB Entry £1.00 for members / £3.00 for non-members. Car parking is available nearby and is accessible by bus. For further information please visit https://www.wanhs.co.uk
North Sedgemoor Local History Group “Did King Arthur really exist?” by Brian Wright.
The King Alfred School Burnham Road, HighbridgeWednesday 10 April, 7 - 9 pm King Alfred School lecture theatre, Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE Guests: £5
Glastonbury Antiquarian Society “Identifying dragons and damsels – the wonderful world of dragonflies and damselflies” by Jon Von Gowler, of the British Dragonfly Society.
Glastonbury Town HallThursday 11th April, 7 pm. Glastonbury Town Hall (small hall), Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL Cost: GAS members free, visitors £2. Car park adjacent to Town Hall is free after 6pm.
Webinar: REDISCOVERING THE CASTLE GARDENS – by Chris Jessop
WebinarIn 2019, when several very large and unsafe trees had to be removed from the Castle Gardens, next to the Museum, it became obvious that the garden had declined and the weeds, ivy and wild clematis had taken over. Chris Jessop tells the story of the resurrection of this enchanting space. To Register please email: […]
BACAS – Excursion “Three Somerset churches – Lullington, Beckington, Laverton” Wednesday 17th April – afternoon.
St Marys Church, LavertonDetails on BACAS' website Excursions page.
Guided Walk – Discovering the Origins of Axbridge with John Page
Church Steps, The Square, AxbridgeJoin John for a Guided Walk around this Historic Somerset Town SATURDAY 20 April 2024 11 a.m. From Church steps, the Square, Axbridge Numbers are limited to 12 people maximum Book with SANHS by 18 April: email office@sanhs.org or ring 01823 272429 Suggested donation £5. Lunch can be obtained at local venues.
Harptrees History Society “Somerset follies.” by Jonathan Holt.
West Harptree Memorial Hall Compton Martin Rd, West Harptree, Bristol, United KingdomA fascinating look at the many intriguing architectural follies to be found around Bristol and North Somerset, Wednesday 24th April, 7.30pm. West Harptree Memorial Hall, Compton Martin Road, West Harptree, Bristol BS40 6EG Book places by email (after 10th April) info@harptreeshistorysociety.org HHS members free; visitors £3
Tintinhull Local History Group “Did the silk route reach Tintinhull?.” by Judy Miller.
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetWith photographs of items from the collection at Tintinhull House, plus small selection of items. Wednesday 24 April, 7.30pm Tintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil B22 8PY Visitors £3, including 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.