Online sessions to help people understand complexities of care planning

Somerset Council is holding a series of free, online webinars to help individuals plan care and support needs for themselves or those they care for. These informative sessions aim to provide valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the complexities of care planning. The webinars follow the success of the previous in-person event held inContinue reading “Online sessions to help people understand complexities of care planning”

The Mens Sheds Association, 17th November

The Taize Service on the 17th November has had to be postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Instead we have a speaker from The Mens Sheds Association.  The association encourages people to come together, usually in a shed to do crafts, make, mend, repurpose  and support projects in their local community. It gives mainly men aContinue reading “The Mens Sheds Association, 17th November”

St Margaret’s Hospice annual Charity Dip – Wednesday 1st January 2025

Start the new year strong and help St Margaret’s Hospice to celebrate our 45th anniversary! On 1st January 2025 we’ll be bringing our supporters together for our annual New Year’s Day dip at Minehead beach. Gather your friends and family and join us bright and early at Minehead Beach. We’ll get you registered and thenContinue reading “St Margaret’s Hospice annual Charity Dip – Wednesday 1st January 2025”

Re-Start a Heart – Monday 28th

There are now 6 Automatic Emergency Defibrillators (AEDs) in the Lydford-on-Fosse parish.  The information sheet below shows you the location of the defibrillators and gives you guidance on how these are used and what you should do if you see someone collapse with a sudden cardiac arrest. If you prefer practical training there are stillContinue reading “Re-Start a Heart – Monday 28th”

St Margaret’s Hospice Santa Abseil – Sunday 1st December

Get Ready to Jump into Christmas with St Margaret’s Hospice Santa Abseil! Join our most dedicated supporters for an unforgettable experience—abseiling 60 feet down the stunning Cheddar Gorge on Sunday, 1st December! Visit https://www.st-margarets-hospice.org.uk/santa-abseil for more information and to register

Somerset Wildlife Trust 60th AGM & Members’ Day

We are so excited to bring you a special live event as part of our 60th AGM & Members’ Day! Expert speakers will be joining us on Saturday 9th November at Wells Cathedral School to discuss the big topic of ecosystem restoration, and whether we need to choose between food, wildlife and people. Our AGM inContinue reading “Somerset Wildlife Trust 60th AGM & Members’ Day”

Lydford Third Tuesday presents: Travels in Georgia

Tuesday September 17th at 7:30pm in Lydford Parish Hall  A talk by Lizzie and Dave Reynolds who will take us on a whistle stop tour of churches, food, mountainous walks and wildlife around the former Soviet state of Georgia.  This will be an open meeting – everyone is welcome. £3 per visitor

Somerset East / West – 50th Anniversary, Emergency Services Open Day

On Saturday 14th September, Avon and Somerset Police and Avon Fire & Rescue Service will be opening the doors to their Headquarters in Portishead in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the formation of both of our organisations. The day will run from 10:30 to 16:00. This is our first open day in five years,Continue reading “Somerset East / West – 50th Anniversary, Emergency Services Open Day”

Second Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival set to be bigger and better

Organisers of the second Somerset and Exmoor Coastal Festival are on their marks and getting set to make this year’s event even bigger and better than the first, having added trail running to the mix. The festival, scheduled for September 21 to 29, is put together by the King Charles III England Coast Path teamContinue reading “Second Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival set to be bigger and better”