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Events
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Exmoor Society Next event – Big Nature Day, Sunday 31 May
Nettlecombe CourtNettlecombe Court; full details here NB - SANHS is launching its 2-year project to discover more about the wildlife of Somerset's wonderful churchyards at the Big Nature Day.
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Discovering the Wildlife of Churches at Nettlecombe Churchyard with SANHS Natural History
Nettlecombe Churchpart of the Exmoor Society’s Big Nature Day Sunday 31st May 2026 10am – 4pm (Timing of SANHS' launch event to be announced). Churches and Churchyards are known to be some of the most important building and open spaces in many of our towns and villages. They are also of great importance for their wildlife, often the churchyard supports […]
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BACAS: Avebury Henge Walk
Full details of BACAS events : BACAS website.
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Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS) : summer event – Birdwatching at Old Town Quarry, Weston.
Guided Birdwatching and refreshments at the Old Town Quarry in Weston followed by a walk/ journey to Birnbeck Pier Hub to find out the latest about the ongoing restoration. Further details on website
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North Sedgemoor Local History Group : “Untold riches: the search for oil shale in West Somerset” Stephen Miles.
The King Alfred School Burnham Road, HighbridgeKing Alfred School (lecture theatre), Burnham Road, Highbridge TA9 3EE. Visitors £5. NB : No talks in July and August.
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SANHS LIBRARY BOOK CLUB – a chance to explore the wealth of SANHS’ Library and Archive collections.
Somerset Heritage Centre Brunel Way. Norton Fitzwarren, TauntonFollowing our very successful inaugural meeting in November 2025, we now offer you a chance to explore SANHS' collections on Natural History subjects. The event will be on Thursday 11 June, 10am to 2 noon, at Somerset Heritage Centre. (there's free parking!) Please book by email: office@sanhs.org
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Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society: Dragonflies: walk & talk at Avalon Marshes Centre – with Jon Van-Gowler.
Avalon Marshes Centre Shapwick Rd, Westhay, Glastonbury, United KingdomCheck website for details. Location: Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9TT
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Banwell Society of Archaeology and Local History: “Tales of the Green Man” . Brain Wright
Banwell Youth & Community Centre , United KingdomRegular meetings held at Banwell Youth & Community Centre, BS29 6DB. Parking available. Membership subscriptions: £15 per year. Talks - members, £1, guests £3. Refreshments and raffle at all meeting. (Secretary: Maggie McCarthy, tel 01934 823611)
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SANHS: HANNAH MORE (1745 – 1833): A talk by John Page on the Bristol-based educator and philanthropist
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomJohn writes: "Numerous books have been written about Hannah More and her life, but most of what is known about her charitable activities and schools around Mendip has been taken from information sourced from Hannah and her sister Martha. This fresh interpretation uses local sources to offer a somewhat different view of events." No need to […]
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Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: ‘Raleigh, the Digbys & Sherborne Castle’ Bill McDermott.
Church House, Milborne Port, Sherborne Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port, United KingdomCamelot Room, Church House, Bathwell Lane, Milborne Port DT9 5AN. Suggested donations: members £2, non-members £5.
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BACAS: Westbury-sub-Mendip Excavation
Full details of BACAS events : BACAS website.
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SANHS – Local History Section: Visit to the Hydrographic Office
A chance to visit the recently rebuilt facility. We will be given a guided tour and an opportunity to view some of its archive treasures. Meet 2.30 pm at the Hydrographic Office Admiralty Way, Taunton TA1 2DN Numbers will be limited for security and early booking is essential as details must be provided to the Hydrographic Office well […]