THE SEARCH IS OVER WINNERS OF SOMERSET HEROES CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCED

The search for Somerset’s unsung heroes is over. Passion for Somerset, has this week, announced the winners of its inaugural Somerset Heroes Campaign, run in association with Heart Radio and the Western Daily Press, which pays tribute to inspirational community champions, fundraisers and carers. These people often work tirelessly behind the scenes and without the recognition they so richly deserve. Full story: Read more

Somerset’s Wildlife Trusts’s Taunton Wildlife Week is here!

Daubenton’s Bat © Nick Tomlinson

Somerset Wildlife Trust is excited to invite you to Taunton Wildlife Week, part of its urban wildlife project, Routes to the River Tone. Come and enjoy a week of fantastic wildlife events around Taunton Town – which are all free! On Saturday 17th June, Taunton Wildlife Week kick starts with our attendance at Somerfest, and from there we have a whole host of events for all the family – from fishing and wild art to a River Safari and wildlife photography there will be loads to choose from. Full story: Read more

FLOWER WORKSHOP AT THE SUBHOUSE WELLS, 3RD JULY

Come along to this evening hands-on workshop at The Subhouse, Wells and learn how to arrange a selection of flowers into a wonderful, wild and natural styled hand tied arrangement. This would look beautiful in a vase on your kitchen table or wrapped as a gift bouquet for a friend. With gorgeous flowers sourced from the Best of the West flower growers, greenery and berries foraged from hedgerows, you are sure to take home a stunning arrangement. You will learn some simple easy-to-master techniques and get lots of tips about choosing, preparing and looking after your flowers to keep them fresh for longer. All equipment and materials provided. VENUE: The Subhouse, Princes Road, Wells, BA5 2DT COST: £45 includes equipment and ALL materials DATE: 3rd July  19:00- 21:00. BOOKING: Louise Bastow 07929253942  louisebastow@googlemail.com