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Frome Society: “The rebuilding of St John’s Church by Rev. Bennett and his architect Charles Edmund Giles” by Julian Orbach.
Assembly Rooms Frome Behind Frome Memorial Theatre, United KingdomSaturday 2 December, 2.30pm, Assembly Rooms behind Frome Memorial Theatre (BA11 1EB). Visitors are asked to pay a fee of £5. the autumn edition of Frome Society's journal, Contact, is available here
SANHS Members’ General Meeting – Wyndham Hall Grand Re-Opening
Wyndham Hall Castle Green, Taunton, Somerset, United KingdomWyndham Hall Grand Re-Opening & an opportunity to meet up with old friends from SANHS Martin Salzer will show a series of old photographs of East Coker from just after the last war. Chris Chanter will give his Glass Slide lecture with the Wyndham Hall magic lantern. This is a Free event, but donations are […]
Historical Association, Taunton Branch: “The real rugby story behind the myths and legends.” Angus Hamilton.
Birchall Hall, Queen's College Trull Rd, Taunton, United Kingdom"The real rugby story behind the myths and legends." Angus Hamilton. Wednesday 6 December, 7.30 pm (doors open 7 pm) Birchall Hall, Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton TA1 4QS Cost: £3 (pay on the door)
Harptrees History Society: “Crafts, paintings, drawings and Somerset voices”, by Kate Lynch.
West Harptree Memorial Hall Compton Martin Rd, West Harptree, Bristol, United KingdomIllustrated talk, followed by supper and other entertainments. Wednesday 13 December, 7.30pm. West Harptree Memorial Hall, Compton Martin Road, West Harptree, Bristol BS40 6EG Book places at info@harptreeshistorysociety.org
“Pitch Perfect: Excavating a Roman Farming Settlement and Villa at Ding’s Cruasaders RFC” by Dr Andrew Pearson
Clifton Cathedral Apostle Room Pembroke Rd. Clifton, Bristol, United Kingdom"Pitch perfect: excavating a Roman farming settlement and villa at Dings Crusaders RFC" by Dr Andrew Pearson Wednesday 13 December, 7.30 - 9.30pm Clifton Cathedral Apostle Room, Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3BX Non-members £2
Tintinhull Local History Group: The Twelve Days of Christmas
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetA sociable, seasonal gathering with music and good cheer as we uncover the origins of some familiar carols. Wednesday 13 December, 7.30pm Tintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil B22 8PY Visitors £3, including refreshment
Tintinhull Local History Group: “The Twelve Days of Christmas”
Tintinhull Village Hall Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, SomersetA sociable, seasonal gathering with music and good cheer as we uncover the origins of some familiar carols. Wednesday 13 December, 7.30pm Tintinhull Village Hall, Vicarage Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil B22 8PY Visitors £3, including refreshments
“Bath Abbey: The Stories Behind the Stones” Lecture by Jeremy Key-Pugh
Bath Literary & Scientific Society 16, Queen Square, Bath, United KingdomThe talk is taking place at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN on Thursday 14th December 2023, 7.30pm, with an admission charge of £4 for BACAS members, and £5 for the general public. Pay on the door. Tea & coffee & free mince pies!
Webinar: Farming in Protected Landscapes: Opportunities for the Blackdown Hills
WebinarTim Youngs and Jane Robertson, who work with the National landscapes team, will talk about the Blackdown Hills National Landscape and the importance of the project - Farming in Protected Landscapes - now in its third year. They will explain how it fits with other projects and programmes running in the Blackdown Hills National Landscape […]
“The Mendip Hospital and its patients: the Victorian/Edwardian history of the Somerset and Bath County Pauper Asylum, 1848-1923.”, by Clare Blackmore.
Wells and Mendip Museum 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, SomersetLecture by Clare Blackmore: Lecture Room in Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2EU Non-members £2.
“The west country’s last line of defence: Taunton Stop Line.” Andrew Powell-Thomas.
Birchall Hall, Queens College Trull Road, Taunton, United KingdomWednesday 7 February, 7.30 pm (doors open 7 pm) Birchall Hall, Queen's College, Trull Road, Taunton TA1 4QS Cost: £3 (pay on the door) Note: SANHS are also staging a guided walk of parts of the Stop Line on 1st March 2024. See details here
BACAS AGM 2024 and members’ projects : presentations (including a round-up of BACAS activities) by Janet Pryke, Tim Lunt & Shaun Wilson.
Bath Literary & Scientific Society 16, Queen Square, Bath, United KingdomThursday 8 February Talks first, starting at 7.30, then AGM. Non-members are welcome to attend the talks part of the meeting. The talk is taking place at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, 16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN on Thursday 14th December 2023, 7.30pm, with an admission charge of £4 for BACAS 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.