Community Effort Revitalizes Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park Near M5 Wednesday, July 1, 2026 community conservation volunteering park bridgwater greenspace development environment somerset nature Residents of Bridgwater, North Petherton, and nearby villages are invited to take an active role in shaping the future of Wilstock and Stockmoor Country Park, a serene 42-hectare green space nestled close to junction 24 of … Read More
£30,000 Secured to Enhance Popular Rural Somerset Cycle Route Wednesday, June 17, 2026 somerset cycling walking strawberryline mendiphills rural accessibility community grant volunteering Exploring the scenic Strawberry Line, a beloved walking and cycling route in rural Somerset, has become easier thanks to a generous £30,000 grant from the Mendip Hills National Landscape management team. Currently, the … Read More
Somerset International Photojournalist Honoured in King’s Birthday List Friday, June 12, 2026 somerset honours photojournalism community sport education volunteering arts publicservice culture This year’s King’s Birthday Honours list features a diverse group of Somerset residents, recognising their significant contributions across education, journalism, sport, defence, and the arts. At the forefront is Sir Donald … Read More
Somerset Road Closure Protects 3,000 Amphibians During Breeding Migration Monday, February 9, 2026 amphibians toads conservation migration somerset roadclosure volunteering wildlife habitat climatechange Each spring, thousands of amphibians embark on a perilous journey to their ancestral breeding sites. This year, Charlcombe Lane near Bath, Somerset, will close from February 9 to March 29 to allow safe passage for toads, … Read More
New Nature Reserve Established Along Somerset's Strawberry Line Cycling Route Sunday, January 11, 2026 strawberryline somerest cycling naturereserve biodiversity conservation wildlife community accessibility volunteering A new nature reserve, Hollybrook, is being developed as part of the Strawberry Line—a key walking and cycling route stretching across rural Somerset. This exciting addition aims to enhance local biodiversity while providing a … Read More
Offenders Restore Historic 850-Year-Old Churchyard Through Community Payback Thursday, January 1, 2026 community restoration offenders heritage churchyard probation rehabilitation communitypayback prison volunteering A group of offenders undertaking supervised, court-ordered unpaid work have been diligently restoring the medieval churchyard of St John the Baptist Church in Midsomer Norton this month. Their efforts include clearing … Read More