Moving Somerset Forward - Events Feed

Devon County Show 2012

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:31:28 +0100

Start: 17/05/2012 - 00:00

End: 19/05/2012 - 00:00

Devon County Showground, Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ. Tel: 01392 446000

Art Train Day on West Somerset Railway

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:03:22 +0100

Start: 19/05/2012 - 00:00

End: 19/05/2012 - 23:59

Saturday 19th May 2012

Family Bird Watching at Hankridge Farm

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:16:28 +0100

Start: 19/05/2012 - 00:00

End: 19/05/2012 - 11:00

Join Somerset Wildlife Trust and the Somerset Ornithological Society for a family friendly morning of bird watching at Hankridge Farm, Taunton. Bird experts will be on hand to help you identify

Somerset Walking Club: Watchet & West Somerset Railway

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:34:35 +0100

Start: 20/05/2012 - 10:30

End: 20/05/2012 - 10:30

Linear walk, 8 miles, start at 10.30am.

Meet/park Watchet Marina car park (fee) - GR.071434.

Return on West Somerset Railway (charge).

No dogs please.

OLYMPIC TORCH IN SOMERSET

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:47:54 +0100

Start: 21/05/2012 - 00:00

End: 22/05/2012 - 23:59

The Olympic Flame, the iconic symbol of the greatest show on earth, will be coming to Somerset this year en route to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Taunton Wildlife Week

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:24 +0100

Start: 24/05/2012 - 00:00

End: 29/05/2012 - 00:00

Somerset Wildlife Trust is putting on a week of FREE events exploring Taunton's wildlife.

Lunchtime Wildlife River Walk - Firepool & Childrens Wood

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:29:08 +0100

Start: 24/05/2012 - 12:30

End: 24/05/2012 - 13:30

Join Somerset Wildlife Trust for a stroll along the river by Firepool and into Childrens Wood Local Nature Reserve to hear about the industrial heritage of the area and to spot the wildlife thriv

Cycle Safari

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:37:39 +0100

Start: 24/05/2012 - 19:00

End: 24/05/2012 - 21:00

Adults and children over 14 years.

Green Doors Weekend

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:12:38 +0100

Start: 25/05/2012 - 00:00

End: 27/05/2012 - 00:00

Welcome to Taunton's first Green Doors Weekend, 25-27 May 2012 - brought to you by Taunton Transition Town.

Lunchtime Wildlife Walk - Vivary Park & Sherford Stream

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:43:49 +0100

Start: 25/05/2012 - 12:30

End: 25/05/2012 - 13:30

Kingfishers and water voles call the Sherford Stream home. Come and find out about these fascinating creatures during a lunchtime stroll along the stream and discover why it is important for lo

Family Bat Walk at Longrun Meadow

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:48:43 +0100

Start: 25/05/2012 - 21:00

End: 25/05/2012 - 22:30

Become a bat detective for the night at Longrun Meadow. Several different species of bat are to be found in the Taunton area and Somerset Wildlife Trust experts Alison Slade and Miriam Woolnoug

Wildlife Extravaganza at Longrun Meadow

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:59:14 +0100

Start: 26/05/2012 - 11:00

End: 26/05/2012 - 16:00

Come and join Somerset Wildlife Trust for a day of FREE activities celebrating the wildlife of Taunton. Take part in willow weaving and barn owl box building or enjoy guided walks to look at dr

Two Wheels, One World

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:52:33 +0100

Start: 26/05/2012 - 19:00

End: 26/05/2012 - 19:00

An evening of anecdotes from one man's odyssey cycling solo around the world.

Reception from 7pm. Talk commences 8pm.

The Silver Street Centre, Wiveliscombe.

Dartmoor Cycle Challenge

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:36:41 +0100

Start: 27/05/2012 - 00:00

End: 27/05/2012 - 00:00

In aid of the Southern Spinal Injuries Trust

Three distances - all abilities: 61 miles, 21 miles, 1 mile.

Bird Walk at Hankridge Local Nature Reserve

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:09:30 +0100

Start: 27/05/2012 - 09:30

End: 27/05/2012 - 11:30

Come and explore this hidden treasure in Taunton with leaders from the Somerset Ornithological Society. This local nature reserve boasts an impressive bird list, so keep your fingers crossed fo

Somerset Walking Club: Withiel Florey

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:36:59 +0100

Start: 27/05/2012 - 10:00

End: 27/05/2012 - 10:00

Withiel Florey, Middleton Lodge, Cooksley, Venne - 9-10 miles, start at 10.00am.

Meet/park Bessom Bridge, Wimbleball (GR.974318)

www.somersetwalkingclub.co.uk

Bat Walk at Hankridge Local Nature Reserve

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:13:09 +0100

Start: 27/05/2012 - 21:00

End: 27/05/2012 - 22:30

Another chance to hear and learn about the bats of Taunton with Michelle Osbourn os Somerset Wildlife Trust.

Bat detectors will be provided. Bring a torch.

Lunchtime River and Meadow Walk

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:18:34 +0100

Start: 28/05/2012 - 12:30

End: 28/05/2012 - 13:30

Join the Friends of Longrun Meadow for a lunchtime walk along the river to Taunton's newest open space. Find out how the meadows are being managed for wildlife and see what wildlife you can spo

Lunchtime Wildlife Walk Exploring Galmington Stream

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:22:52 +0100

Start: 29/05/2012 - 12:30

End: 29/05/2012 - 13:45

Take a lunchtime stroll down the Galmington Stream to look for wildlife, keeping an eye out for signs of otters and water voles. The walk will include a visit to Glasses Mead Local Nature Reser

Royal Bath & West Show

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:48:01 +0000

Start: 30/05/2012 - 00:00

End: 02/06/2012 - 00:00

The biggest event in the rural calendar takes place 30 May to Saturday the 2 June so get it marked in your diary now!

Archaeology Walk on Shapwick Heath

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:28:50 +0100

Start: 30/05/2012 - 19:15

End: 30/05/2012 - 19:15

Dr Richard Brunning will take us on a walk through the long history of man on Shapwick Heath.

Somerset Levels Bike Ride

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:27:31 +0000

Start: 10/06/2012 - 09:00

End: 10/06/2012 - 09:00

Put your pedal power to the test this June by joining over 1000 cyclists for a fantastic ride through the glorious wetlands of the Somerset levels. The British Heart Foundation Somerset Levels

Rotary Club of Taunton 50/50 Cycle Ride

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:33:26 +0100

Start: 10/06/2012 - 09:00

End: 10/06/2012 - 09:00

The 17th Annual 50/50 Cycle Ride - in aid of the Musgrove Leukaemic Group Somerset, other Rotary charities AND a charity/club of the rider's choice - will take place on Sunday 10th June 2012.

Pedal Powered Cinema in Taunton

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:39:37 +0100

Start: 15/06/2012 - 20:30

End: 15/06/2012 - 23:30

Hot on the heels of the first ever cycle-powered cinema to be held in Taunton last August comes Cycling Somerset's second eagerly anticipated screening. Once again you can help keep the film

Charity Bike Ride & BBQ

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:52:04 +0100

Start: 16/06/2012 - 17:00

End: 16/06/2012 - 17:00

Celebrate Bike Week (16-24 June) by joining our 9-mile Bike Ride. £12 for adults and £6 for U14’s.

Fenny Castle Tea Rooms, Wookey BA5 1NN.

Pedal Powered Cinema in Frome

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:46:58 +0100

Start: 16/06/2012 - 20:30

End: 16/06/2012 - 23:30

Welcome to the first ever bicycle-powered cinema in Frome!