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Historical Association – Taunton branch: “Cuba: myths and legends” Dr Bernard Regan, St Mary’s University, London
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.
BACAS: National Trust Archaeology in Wessex over 38 years – Martin Papworth, Retired Archaeologist at The National Trust
Bath Literary & Scientific Society 16, Queen Square, Bath, United KingdomMartin Papworth retired after 38 years with National Trust as their archaeologist in Wessex. What started in 1986 as a four week contract to supervise volunteer archaeologists at Corfe Castle, turned into a career which included the discovery of a Roman temple and town at Kingston Lacy, the dating of the Cerne Abbas Giant, the […]
Banwell Society of Archaeology and Local History : “Discoveries at the Chewton Mendip dig” Talk by Pip Osborne
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)
“Building an exact replica of a Roman villa at the Newt” Talk by Nicola Di Pisanie.
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: Being There – Comedy starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine.
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomBeing There Comedy starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine..……………………………….…..£6.00 After the death of his employer forces him out of the only home he's ever known, a simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful tycoon and an insider in Washington politics. Dir: Hal Ashby. 1979.
The Wyndham Picturehouse: Being There – Comedy starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine.
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomBeing There Comedy starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine..……………………………….…..£6.00 After the death of his employer forces him out of the only home he's ever known, a simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful tycoon and an insider in Washington politics. Dir: Hal Ashby. 1979.
Tintinhull Local History Group: “Montacute: its priory and its Lordship of Tintinhull for 400 years.” Dennie Robbins
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetTintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull,. Yeovil BA22 8PY Members: £1. Visitors: £3. Includes seasonal refreshments from 7.15.
“The Somerset Coal Canal: past, present and future” Talk by Derrick Hunt.
Assembly Rooms Frome Behind Frome Memorial Theatre, United KingdomAssembly Rooms, behind Frome Memorial Theatre, Christchurch Street West, Frome, BA11 1EB Visitors - £5
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”
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.
Glastonbury Antiquarian Society: “Wonders of the soil: photographing Somerset soil animals” Andy Murray.
Glastonbury Town HallCouncil Chamber, Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL G.A.S members free, visitors £2
Webinar: Chantries and Their Legacy (with particular reference to Axbridge) by John Page
WebinarThis talk will discuss the origins of Chantries, give examples of some of the uses and abuses encountered, and look at the benefits and problems created by their abolition after the Reformation. Axbridge has an extensive archive, much of which was associated with property deeds associated with local chantries. The document above is an early […]
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.