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Harptrees History Society: “The agricultural revolution, 1700-1850 – and why we wouldn’t have had an industrial revolution without it” Dr. Jim Pimpernell.
Harptrees History Society: “The agricultural revolution, 1700-1850 – and why we wouldn’t have had an industrial revolution without it” Dr. Jim Pimpernell.
West Harptree Memorial Hall, BS40 6EB Doors open at 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Book in advance, pay on the door: Visitors - £3 a head. Booking: please email: info@harptreeshistorysociety.org with subject line “April 2025”
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Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society : AGM, followed by “PDSA medal for gallantry in animals” Andy Dutch.
Yeovil Archaeological and Local History Society : AGM, followed by “PDSA medal for gallantry in animals” Andy Dutch.
Holy Trinity Church, Lysander Road, Yeovil, BA20 2BU Free to members, non-members £2. For more information contact: yalhs.coordinator@outlook.com or visit the website at yahls.org.uk
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Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society: VISIT: King John’s Hunting Lodge Museum, Axbridge.
Wells Natural History and Archaeological Society: VISIT: King John’s Hunting Lodge Museum, Axbridge.
A curated guided tour. Further details here. Non-members £4.
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Banwell Society of Archaeology and Local History: AGM & Members’ night.
Banwell Society of Archaeology and Local History: AGM & Members’ night.
Meetings held at Banwell Village Hall, BS29 6BS. 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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Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: 80th anniversary of VE Day – based at Milborne Port Village Hall
Milborne Port History and Heritage Group: 80th anniversary of VE Day – based at Milborne Port Village Hall
Saturday 10 May: 80th anniversary of VE Day - based at Milborne Port Village Hall, Springfield Road, Sherborne, DT9 5RE Full details here
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Burnham Community Centre Somerset Day – Sunday 11th May, 10 am to 4pm
Burnham Community Centre Somerset Day – Sunday 11th May, 10 am to 4pm
This event celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the North Sedgemoor Local History Group and the first viewing of the Bob & Winston Thomas local history archive. The event will open at 10 o’clock and is free to attend but we do ask for donations to the Community Centre towards their overhead costs in holding this event. We shall […]
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Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS): “Brilliant things: ancient Egyptian faience” Lucia Gahlin.
Weston-super-Mare Archaeological and Natural History Society (WANHS): “Brilliant things: ancient Egyptian faience” Lucia Gahlin.
Talks held in Friends Meeting House, 6 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1JF Visitors, £4.
The Wyndham Picturehouse: Head (Cert. PG)
The Wyndham Picturehouse: Head (Cert. PG)
The legendary Monkees frolic their way through a series of musical set pieces and vignettes containing surreal humour and anti-establishment social commentary. Stars : Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith. Dir: Bob Rafelson. 1968. Tickets £6.00 To Book: Tickets can be booked in advance via WegotTickets website search for Wyndham Hall Taunton. OR […]
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North Sedgemoor Local History Group Wednesday : “The Quakers of Burnham” Alan Wheway.
North Sedgemoor Local History Group Wednesday : “The Quakers of Burnham” Alan Wheway.
Meetings are held in the King Alfred School lecture theatre, Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE Annual membership £10, visitors £5 per talk.
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SANHS AGM
SANHS AGM
The AGM, to which all members are invited, will be on Saturday 17 May, starting 10.30am.It will be held in the Wyndham Hall, Taunton TA1 4ADA light lunch will be available afterwards for £5. Please ring the SANHS Office on 01823 272429 to request lunch. PLEASE NOTE: We are currently without an Office Manager, so […]
BACAS : Excursion: Lydney Quay and the Lost Fleet.
BACAS : Excursion: Lydney Quay and the Lost Fleet.
Full details of excursions for BACAS members and guests on the BACAS website.
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Glastonbury Antiquarian Society : “Historical European Martial Arts: Exploring the World of Medieval Sword Fighting” Luke Loader.
Glastonbury Antiquarian Society : “Historical European Martial Arts: Exploring the World of Medieval Sword Fighting” Luke Loader.
Council Chamber, Glastonbury Town Hall, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury BA6 9EL G.A.S. members free, visitors £2.
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Martock History Group: Guided walk around All Saints Church, Martock
Martock History Group: Guided walk around All Saints Church, Martock
Unfortunately we've had to cancel the planned visit to Shepton Mallet prison. Instead, Fergus Dowding will be leading a walk around the magnificent All Saints Church, Church Street, Martock at 6pm on 27th. £3 non members. Contact Fergus Dowding, fergus.dowding@btinternet.com for details.
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Webinar: A Saxon Minster at Chewton Mendip
Webinar: A Saxon Minster at Chewton Mendip
A webinar by Philippa Nabb-Osborne who will talk about the exciting excavations of a large medieval building believed to have been associated with Glastonbury Abbey and the Abbey of Jumieges, Normandy soon after the Norman Conquest. Registration links will be circulated shortly. This is a free event; a donation to SANHS of £5 would be appreciated.
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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.