Controversy Surrounding Plan to Flood Farmland Monday, November 18, 2024 farmland controversy edf salt marsh opposition biodiversity council flooding conservation planning conditions The controversial plan by EDF to flood hundreds of acres of farmland near Kingston Seymour, North Somerset, has been met with strong opposition. The proposed conversion of agricultural land into a salt marsh has sparked … Read More
Preserving History: Stourhead's 300-Year-Old Clocks Ready for the End of British Summer Time Saturday, October 26, 2024 stourhead national trust clocks british summer time wiltshire history preservation horologist heritage conservation The charming house at Stourhead, a National Trust gem in Wiltshire, is bustling with activity as the historic clocks inside are readied for the end of British Summer Time. Every week, the dedicated National Trust team … Read More
Fierce Opposition to Salt Marsh Plans in North Somerset Village Monday, October 21, 2024 somerset village salt marsh edf hinkley point c community farmland proposal opposition conservation The community of Kingston Seymour in North Somerset is up in arms over EDF’s proposal to convert vast stretches of local farmland into a salt marsh in order to compensate for fish mortality caused by the Hinkley Point C … Read More
Exciting Autumn Days Out with the National Trust in Somerset Saturday, September 7, 2024 national trust somerset wiltshire autumn events guided tours historical heritage halloween activities nature conservation This autumn, Somerset and Wiltshire offer a range of National Trust experiences with stunning views and engaging activities. Take leisurely walks amidst the autumn hues of red, orange, and gold, or participate in events … Read More
Preserving Europe's Oldest Residential Street with National Lottery Funding Tuesday, August 6, 2024 vicars’ close wells national lottery heritage preservation conservation funding historic repairs wells cathedral Vicars’ Close in Wells, Europe’s oldest uniquely residential street, is set to undergo significant preservation efforts thanks to a £4.4 million grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The funding, announced on … Read More
Volunteers Protect Bath Amphibians from Roadkill Thursday, February 15, 2024 bath volunteers amphibians migration conservation roadkill toads frogs newts wildlife Every spring, the residents of Bath rally together to protect the local toad, frog, and newt populations as they make their perilous journey across Charlcombe Lane to reach their breeding lake at the bottom of Charlcombe … Read More