Speakers 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.

Zooarchaeology, 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.

In 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 […]

Non-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

Wednesday 10 April, 7 - 9 pm King Alfred School lecture theatre, Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE Guests: £5

Thursday 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.

In 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: […]

Details on BACAS' website  Excursions page.

Join 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.

A 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

With 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

Location - Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury BA6 9TT Explore the Natural History of the pond at Shapwick and see some of the creatures that live in and around it. An event ideal for families. Booking advisable – office@sanhs.org or ring 01823 272429. Members and non-members welcome. Members of RoAM, (Recorders of the […]

Location - Avalon Marshes Centre Shapwick Road, Westhay, Glastonbury BA6 9TT Guided tour of all the attractions – takes about 1hour 15 minutes. Cost is £8.50 per person but this will allow you to return to the reconstructions again in 2024 without any cost. Booking Essential SANHS office office@sanhs.org     Tel: 01823272429     Café and parking […]

Thursday 2 May, 11.30am.   Visit will take about 3 hrs; bring own picnic. email admin@wellsmuseum.org.uk 

Friday 3 May, 7.15pm. Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BU (parking available on site) Free to YALHS members, guests £2.  Email:  yalhs.coordinator@outlook.com Website yalhs.org.uk/