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Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society: VISIT: Leigh Down stone circles – led by the owner, Nic Colton.
Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society: VISIT: Leigh Down stone circles – led by the owner, Nic Colton.
Thursday 2 May, 11.30am. Visit will take about 3 hrs; bring own picnic. email admin@wellsmuseum.org.uk
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Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society “A personal look back to Yeovil in the second World War” by local historian Jack Sweet.
Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society “A personal look back to Yeovil in the second World War” by local historian Jack Sweet.
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/
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North Sedgemoor Local History Group: “The Nornen – the ship in the sand” by John Strickland.
North Sedgemoor Local History Group: “The Nornen – the ship in the sand” by John Strickland.
Wednesday 8 May, 7 - 9 pm King Alfred School lecture theatre, Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE Guests: £5
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Guided Walk around Norton Fitzwarren: Saturday 11th May 13.45
Guided Walk around Norton Fitzwarren: Saturday 11th May 13.45
Bob Croft (Head of Historic Environment for SWHT) will lead this guided walk which starts from the Somerset Heritage Centre at 13.45. It will then take in the Norton World War 2 camp, the Church of All Saints and Norton Fitzwarren hill fort. The walk will finish at the Somerset Heritage Centre for a well-earned […]
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Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS): “Elizabethan Houses and the Transformation of England” by Dr Jonathan Foyle
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS): “Elizabethan Houses and the Transformation of England” by Dr Jonathan Foyle
Tuesday 14 May: doors open 7.00 / talk will start at 7.30 pm. 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
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Glastonbury Antiquarian Society “Two new discoveries: medieval devotion at Glastonbury”
Glastonbury Antiquarian Society “Two new discoveries: medieval devotion at Glastonbury”
Tim Hopkinson-Ball will discuss two artefacts. Thursday 16th May, 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.
The Turbevilles of Gaulden Manor: A webinar by David Victor. Thursday 16th May 2024 7.30pm
The Turbevilles of Gaulden Manor: A webinar by David Victor. Thursday 16th May 2024 7.30pm
A webinar by David Victor about the family that inspired a novel by Thomas Hardy To Register please email: webinars@sanhs.org Or to register directly, go to: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uTs5qBGjRayU7BWMgAeC4g 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 […]
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BioBlitz at St James’s Churchyard, Taunton: Saturday 18th May 10.30 to 13.00
BioBlitz at St James’s Churchyard, Taunton: Saturday 18th May 10.30 to 13.00
Location – St James’s Churchyard, Taunton, TA1 1JS Come and join the SANHS Natural History group recording species in the churchyard. Results will be compared with the previous survey made 2 years ago. Everyone invited to come along – no prior knowledge required to participate in searching and recording. A donation to SANHS would be […]
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Harptrees History Society: “Stanton Drew stones” a guided walk with Colin Budge,
Harptrees History Society: “Stanton Drew stones” a guided walk with Colin Budge,
Email info@harptreeshistorysociety.org for details and cost
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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.