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SANHS Natural History: DISCOVERING CHURCHYARD WILDLIFE AT NETTLECOMBE.
Nettlecombe ChurchAnother chance to become part of this exciting two-year project by SANHS, to discover more about the wildlife of Somerset's wonderful churchyards. Led by Steve Parker, we are surveying the plants, mosses, lichens, insects, birds, & other wildlife of the churchyard. All ages welcome, training given and identification guides provided. Nettlecombe Church is at TA4 4HT […]
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St Petrock’s History Group Monday : “The history of Trinity House and its lighthouses”. Illustrated talk by Rear Admiral Ian Moncrieff CBE BA DL.
St Petrock's Church Church St, TimberscombeMembers £1, visitors £4; refreshments provided. St Petrock's Church, Church Street, Timberscombe, Minehead TA24 7TP
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SVBRG: Fixtures and Fittings in period houses 1300-1900 by Linda Hall
Parish Rooms, Somerton Lady Smith Hall, Market Sq., Somerton, United KingdomLinda Hall, author of the many-times reprinted book of that name. a bible to surveyors. Possibly also a short performance on her historical instrument the nyckelharapa. In the Parish Rooms, Market Place, Somerton TA11 7NB. Non-members welcome £3. Free tea after talk. www.svbrg.org.uk for more details.”
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The Wyndham Picturehouse: O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU – 1h 46m, Cert 12
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomUlysses is having difficulty adjusting to his hard-labour sentence in Mississippi. He scams his way off the chain gang with Delmar and Pete. Their hasty escape takes them on an incredible journey. Comedy 1h 46m Cert 12 All Films 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Film Tickets: £6 per film per person. Coffee and tea with biscuits The […]
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Bridgwater and District Archaeological Society: The lost islands of Somerset. – Dr Richard Brunning.
The Blake Museum Blake St, Bridgwater, United KingdomThe Blake Museum, Blake Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3NB BDAS members free; non-members £3.00
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Westbury Society: “Somerset coal mining” talk by Glyn Hawkins
Westbury-Sub-Mendip Village Hall Hannah's Lane, United KingdomWestbury sub Mendip Village Hall, Hannahs Lane, Wells BA5 1HJD Entry: £2.50
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SANHS:visit to Burston Farm, Dulverton 19th September 2026 2.30pm
Historic Buildings committee visit to see an interesting old house with plasterwork and outlines from previous buildings; plenty of interpretation needed! Burston Farm, Dulverton, TA22 9LL Booking essential as there will be tea/coffee and cakes SANHS Office office@sanhs.org 01823 272429 Suggested donation to SANHS of £5
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Milborne Port History & Heritage Group: Gloving in Milborne Port. Lesley Wray presents an illustrated talk; accompanied by Liz Lammas, whose family used to run a glove factory.
Church House, Milborne Port, Sherborne Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, United KingdomChurch House, Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, Sherbprne, DT9 5AN Suggested donations: Members - £2, non-members - £5
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Historical Association – Taunton branch : The AGM Lunch, and a talk on “An introduction to Somerset Archives”, with Esther Hoyle, Head of Somerset Archives and Local Studies.
White Horse Inn Bradford On Tone, Taunton, United KingdomThe White Horse Inn, Bradford on Tone, TA4 1HF Booking essential - contact Geoff Bisson: geoff.bisson51@gmail.com
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Tintinhull Local History Group Wednesday: “The story of Lytes Cary” talk by David Maclean.
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetTintinhull Village Hall (Meeting Room), Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil BA22 8PY
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South Petherton Local History Group : AGM; followed by Stone masonry. stone carving and mosaics at cathedrals and abbeys – with architectural conservator Nick Durnan.
The David Hall Roundwell St, South Petherton, Somerset, United KingdomThe David Hall, Roundwell Street, South Petherton, TA13 5AA
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SANHS Webinar: The Light of Heaven – Stained Glass in Somerset Parishes | By Tom Mayberry
WebinarTo register directly, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__CPI_xE7TIOiY-dgkzyFiQ or email: webinars@sanhs.org After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar and reminder emails nearer the event. This is a Free event, but donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate, please go to the SANHS website https://sanhs.org/ and use the Donate button. We suggest a […]