I'm from France but now live in Taunton – here’s why this Somerset town is so special Tuesday, September 16, 2025 taunton somerset expat france culture nature food nationaltrust community travel Stéphane Jouin, originally from Saint-Nazaire in France’s Loire-Atlantique region, has made Taunton, Somerset his home for the past four years. Moving to the UK nine years ago for a role in the energy sector, Stéphane has … Read More
Meet the Trio Reviving the Strawberry Line Tuesday, September 9, 2025 volunteering community restoration environmentalism teamwork sustainability charity nature somerset trailmaintenance Three dedicated friends—Gerald Dube, Nicholas Muridzi, and Wisdom Logozo—are breathing new life into the former railway track known as the Strawberry Line. Employed at Charlie Bigham’s Dulcote Quarry in Wells, they have spent … Read More
Bath City Farm Celebrates Autumn with Music, Food, and Festive Bonfires Friday, September 5, 2025 autumn farm community events family workshops nature bonfire festival education Bath City Farm is embracing the spirit of autumn with an exciting schedule of events running from early September through November. Designed for families, gardeners, and nature lovers, the farm’s autumn programme offers a … Read More
Critical Appeal Launches to Protect Somerset’s Catcott Nature Reserve Monday, August 25, 2025 catcott somerset wildlife conservation nature reserve appeal birdlife habitat donation Somerset Wildlife Trust has launched an urgent appeal to raise £535,000 to safeguard and enhance Catcott Nature Reserve, a prized natural area on the Somerset Levels. The Trust, which has managed Catcott since the late 1960s, … Read More
Critical Appeal Launched to Protect Somerset’s Beloved Catcott Nature Reserve Monday, August 25, 2025 somerset catcott wildlife conservation reserve habitat birds donation trust nature Somerset Wildlife Trust has urgently launched an appeal to raise £535,000 for the conservation and enhancement of the Catcott Nature Reserve, a cherished flagship site located on the Somerset Levels. Having managed Catcott … Read More
Longleat's New Hippos Take Their First Stroll in the Wild Friday, August 22, 2025 longleat hippos wildlife safari conservation junglecruise animals nature family tour Longleat Safari Park has welcomed a new family of hippos, who were recently seen taking their first walk in the wild areas of the reserve. Guests can now observe these magnificent creatures up close from the popular Jungle … Read More