The Bishop’s Palace Gardens were given the accolade of being featured on BBC Gardener’s World last Friday evening. Viewers were treated to a segment in the new, longer format, programme in which Head Gardener James Cross was followed by presenter Alan Power for a day, in order to discover what his daily gardening schedule involves! Full story: Read more
Launch of new Ham Hill Geology Trail
Just in time for bright autumn days South Somerset District Council is delighted to announce the launch of the new Ham Hill Geology Trail. Created in memory of Hugh Prudden – well-known local geologist, teacher and founding Chairman of the Friends of Ham Hill – this self-guided trail has been developed for visitors to follow two short walking routes around some of the most interesting locations on the hill, exploring the unique features of Hamstone. Full story: Read more
Green Down Nature Reserve gets £500 reward
Somerset Wildlife Trust’s Green Down Nature Reserve, near Somerton, supports one of the largest populations of the Large Blue butterfly in Europe. That is why Wessex Water’s Senior Ecologist Mark Doughty will be visiting the Reserve with a £500 Wessex Watermark Award on Wednesday 12th October. Full story: Read more