forthcoming eVENTs In September and October
Dates for your diary
17th Sept Extinction Rebellion (XR) West Somerset meeting at the Quaker Meeting House, Minehead 7 pm
19th Sept XR Taunton - Area meeting - 6.30 pm shared food, meeting starts at 7 pm at CICIC Centre, Taunton
20th Sept Earth Strike - gathering from 11 am to 2 pm outside Clarks Shoe Shop, Taunton for procession with samba band and speakers
21st Sept Going Green Fair in Taunton, Castle Green 11.00am - 4.00 pm
Further info contact: tauntontransition5@gmail.com
22nd Sept Marine Conservation Society Beach Clean - Minehead 2pm -4pm
https://www.somersetwildlife.org/Marine_Conservation_Society
7th October - OCTOBER REBELLION in London - See facebook - Extinction Rebellion Taunton or message for details and further information.
Wednesday 16 October Two Valleys flood prevention community event.
wWT will be hosting a community event enabling supporters and members of the public to learn about Natural Flood Management and find out more about this innovative, sustainable and efficient project.
The event will take part in two sessions, running from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm at the Williton Pavilion, Robert Street, Williton, TA4 4PG.
The 10.30am until 3pm session will provide the opportunity to hear-from and speak-with leading natural flood management experts including: Environment Agency Wessex Water,Forestry Commission, National Trust, Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West National Farmers Union Local MPs, Country, District and Parish Councillors
The 3pm to 7pm sessions will include drop in sessions throughout the afternoon including interactive workshops and group discussions, rounding off with a new short film we are looking forward to sharing with you! A local larder lunch and afternoon tea will be provided, celebrating the wonderful produce from our communities.
More information on the project can be found on our website:
www.wwt.org.uk/our-work/projects/natural-flood-management/two-valleys-flood-prevention/
To register for this event email Carina.Gaertner@wwt.org
Carina Gaertner Project Manager (Rural Catchments)WWT Steart Marshes
Reserve Office, Stert Drove, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA5 2PU
M 07557 971449
18th October Quantock Eco invites you to a workshop on Improving Your CARBON FOOTPRINT
Crowcombe Village Hall Doors open at 6:30 for 7:00 pm start Members & students free, non-members £5.00
For more information email quantockeco@btinternet.com or call 07725 525484
19th October Surfers Against Sewage Beach Clean - Minehead 2pm -4pm
https://www.somersetwildlife.org/…/elr…/sfa.view/events.html
19th October: Climate Change and What We can Do about It - talk/workshop by West Somerset Together
Roadwater Village Hall 7pm - 9pm
WEST SOMERSET TOGETHER DISCUSSION GROUP
If some or all of Forum 21's values chime with yours then come along to meet like-minded people. A Forum 21 initiative to explore ideas, opportunities and links between people who want to bring positive change to Western Somerset.
We had some top ideas come out of the small group discussions at the early gatherings in 2018 . We even found some reasons to be cheerful in these dark times. Now we're looking forward to meeting new people, exploring new projects, all in the comfort of a fine Minehead Hotel. Do come and join in.
Drinks will be available from the bar. West Somerset Together gatherings will be at the Beach Hotel, The Avenue on the 2nd Monday evening of each month through 2019.
If some or all of Forum 21's values chime with yours then come along to meet like-minded people. A Forum 21 initiative to explore ideas, opportunities and links between people who want to bring positive change to Western Somerset.
We had some top ideas come out of the small group discussions at the early gatherings in 2018 . We even found some reasons to be cheerful in these dark times. Now we're looking forward to meeting new people, exploring new projects, all in the comfort of a fine Minehead Hotel. Do come and join in.
Drinks will be available from the bar. West Somerset Together gatherings will be at the Beach Hotel, The Avenue on the 2nd Monday evening of each month through 2019.
NEXT MEETING
When: Monday 14th October 19:30-21.30
Where: The Beach Hotel, Minehead, TA 24 5AP
Who: all welcome for exchange of ideas
Theme: Green Transport with Izzy Sylvester and others
Organised by Forum 21/ West Somerset Together
All welcome
Free event. Drinks from the bar.
Further details info@westsomersettogether.uk
Past events in western Somerset in groups linked through West Somerset Together
Notes from the September 9th meeting
At the Monday Gathering on the 9th, Graeme McVittie, Senior Conservation Officer from Exmoor National Park gave a very informative and thought provoking description on the woodland of Exmoor and how we'll all need to be aware of how climate change is going to impact on what trees we plant, and where, and the management of woodland on Exmoor. Graham covered the topics of protecting veteran trees; ash die back; 'rewilding' aka working with natural processes - nature regeneration; where communities could plant trees; carbon capture... There was a discussion around what we could do as a group to plant trees - including having a scheme where parishes plant trees, to planting trees in our gardens.
Important considerations for tree planting and renovation of woodland including on-going maintenance
Types of trees ‘best’ for carbon sequestration are generally exotic conifers and not necessarily native trees, such as Sitka spruce (Picea sichensis) and Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) but it could also be best to consider buying and planting ‘exotic’ trees from further south, e.g. sessile oaks (Quercus petraea) from the middle of France and Europe where the species are adapted to wider temperature ranges than have been experienced historically in Britain. Other tree species such as coastal redwood, (Sequoia sempervirens) wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis) and small- leaved lime (Tilia cordata) are better adapted to a warmer climate.
When: Monday 10th June 19:30-21.30
Where: The Beach Hotel, Minehead, TA 24 5AP
Who: all welcome for exchange of ideas
Organised by Forum 21/ West Somerset Together
Friday 15th March 7:30
at the Lysaght Club, Old Cleeve,
West Somerset LETS (Local exchange and trading system) group
Talk and AGM
Margaret Tatham, the coordinator of the Watchet and the Quantocks
Dementia Action Alliance will be the speaker .
The talk will be followed by the AGM and a shared supper.
Prospective members are very welcome. LETS members trade a myriad of
skills such as home baking, bike repairs, IT tuition, and dog walking using a locally created currency “Exes”, rather than conventional money. Further details are available from 01643 821768
Sunday 17th March 14:00
Launch Event – Minehead and West Somerset Plastic Free Communities
The Beach Hotel, Minehead
Project Partners: Surfers Against Sewage, West Somerset Together, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Channel Adventure
Come along and learn about this exciting new campaign to help West Somerset reduce single use plastics.
Free. For more details and to register:
www.somersetwildlife.org/events
Wednesday 20th March 18:30
West Somerset Community Land Trust AGM
Williton War Memorial Pavilion, Robert St, Williton TA4 4PG
Free event. Refreshments from 18:30, speaker Alison Ward (Wessex CLT) at 19:00
Just turn up, RSVP: info@wsclt.com or call 07802247761
Tuesday 26th March 18:00
Launch Event – Citizens Somerset
Richard Huish College, South Rd, Taunton TA1 3DZ
A Citizens alliance brings together a wide range of civic institutions which together use their collective power to act on a range of issues, build accountable relationships with politicians, civil servants and business leaders, and rebuild and strengthen communities. And the first of the local alliances is West Somerset Citizens.
Founding members include: West Somerset Quakers, Taunton United Reformed Church, King’s College, Richard Huish College, Taunton Deane and South Sedgemoor Methodist Circuit, Taunton Welcomes Refugees, YMCA Taunton, Taunton Mavericks and The Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Refreshments provided. Free event, further details and booking.
Thursday 28th March 10:30
Somerset Mental Health Stakeholder Engagement Forum
The Engine Room, Bridgwater
Organised by the Somerset Mental Health Club for positive mental well-being.
Free, refreshments provided. Further details and booking.
Saturday 30th March 2019 7:30
Earth Hour
Musical soirée and supper by candlelight
YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO JOIN OTHERS WORLDWIDE CELEBRATING OUR PLANET
AND ITS HUGE VARIETY OF LIFE!
Old Cleeve Church Room (next to the Church)
LIGHTS SWITCH OFF 8:30pm
Bring a dish and a bottle to share : Please lift share and park carefully nearby as there is limited space : bring a torch
Free but collection for local environmental project.
More info: www.earthhour.org
Organised by West Somerset LETS Group
RSVP: 01984 656526 jamierob12@gmail.com
Monday 1st April 19:00
Hustings for the Somerset West and Taunton Council May 2nd Election
Richard Huish College, Taunton
Organised by Transition Taunton and Taunton Green Parents.
Free but donations welcome to contribute to costs. Turn up on the night, or get further details and book a place.
Friday 5th April 20:00
“Why local farming and landscape will change, and soon” – talk by Mike Cooper.
Crowcombe Church House.
Quantock Eco AGM
Admission £3 for non-members. Preceded by AGM at 19:00 and Refreshments at 19:30.
More information at quantockeco.org.uk or 07850 740516
Monday 8th April 19:30
West Somerset Together
The Beach Hotel Minehead.
Organised by Forum 21/ West Somerset Together
Free event. Drinks from the bar. Further details info@westsomersettogether.uk
Wednesday April 10th 19.30 - 21.30
Climate Change Training for Candidates in Somerset West and Taunton District Council Election
The Beach Hotel, Minehead, TA24 5AP
Training offered by Forum 21.
Free evening event, donations welcome. For details, please contact info@westsomersettogether.uk
WEST SOMERSET TOGETHER - CARING FOR THE PLANET, CARING FOR EACH OTHER
NEXT MEETING
When: Monday 10th June 19:30-21.30
Where: The Beach Hotel, Minehead, TA 24 5AP
Who: all welcome for exchange of ideas
Organised by Forum 21/ West Somerset Together
We are delighted to announce that Forum 21 has received The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. The Award recognises voluntary organisations that have made an outstanding difference to people's lives and local communities.
In a change to our planned programme we will celebrate the volunteers who contribute to the projects that featured in our nomination:
Woodcombe Community Woodland
Surviving Winter
Graham Boswell and Lorna Scott will speak about how these linked projects contribute to fighting the climate crisis and improving the lives of local people.
We will also extend our discussions about actions needed to reach the Somerset carbon neutral target.
All welcome – light refreshments will be provided - feel free to bring a friend
Free event. Drinks from the bar.
Further details info@westsomersettogether.uk
Past events in western Somerset in groups linked through
West Somerset Together
March-April 2019
Friday 15th March 7:30
at the Lysaght Club, Old Cleeve,
West Somerset LETS (Local exchange and trading system) group
Talk and AGM
Margaret Tatham, the coordinator of the Watchet and the Quantocks
Dementia Action Alliance will be the speaker .
The talk will be followed by the AGM and a shared supper.
Prospective members are very welcome. LETS members trade a myriad of
skills such as home baking, bike repairs, IT tuition, and dog walking using a locally created currency “Exes”, rather than conventional money. Further details are available from 01643 821768
Sunday 17th March 14:00
Launch Event – Minehead and West Somerset Plastic Free Communities
The Beach Hotel, Minehead
Project Partners: Surfers Against Sewage, West Somerset Together, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Channel Adventure
Come along and learn about this exciting new campaign to help West Somerset reduce single use plastics.
Free. For more details and to register:
www.somersetwildlife.org/events
Wednesday 20th March 18:30
West Somerset Community Land Trust AGM
Williton War Memorial Pavilion, Robert St, Williton TA4 4PG
Free event. Refreshments from 18:30, speaker Alison Ward (Wessex CLT) at 19:00
Just turn up, RSVP: info@wsclt.com or call 07802247761
Tuesday 26th March 18:00
Launch Event – Citizens Somerset
Richard Huish College, South Rd, Taunton TA1 3DZ
A Citizens alliance brings together a wide range of civic institutions which together use their collective power to act on a range of issues, build accountable relationships with politicians, civil servants and business leaders, and rebuild and strengthen communities. And the first of the local alliances is West Somerset Citizens.
Founding members include: West Somerset Quakers, Taunton United Reformed Church, King’s College, Richard Huish College, Taunton Deane and South Sedgemoor Methodist Circuit, Taunton Welcomes Refugees, YMCA Taunton, Taunton Mavericks and The Diocese of Bath and Wells.
Refreshments provided. Free event, further details and booking.
Thursday 28th March 10:30
Somerset Mental Health Stakeholder Engagement Forum
The Engine Room, Bridgwater
Organised by the Somerset Mental Health Club for positive mental well-being.
Free, refreshments provided. Further details and booking.
Saturday 30th March 2019 7:30
Earth Hour
Musical soirée and supper by candlelight
YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO JOIN OTHERS WORLDWIDE CELEBRATING OUR PLANET
AND ITS HUGE VARIETY OF LIFE!
Old Cleeve Church Room (next to the Church)
LIGHTS SWITCH OFF 8:30pm
Bring a dish and a bottle to share : Please lift share and park carefully nearby as there is limited space : bring a torch
Free but collection for local environmental project.
More info: www.earthhour.org
Organised by West Somerset LETS Group
RSVP: 01984 656526 jamierob12@gmail.com
Monday 1st April 19:00
Hustings for the Somerset West and Taunton Council May 2nd Election
Richard Huish College, Taunton
Organised by Transition Taunton and Taunton Green Parents.
Free but donations welcome to contribute to costs. Turn up on the night, or get further details and book a place.
Friday 5th April 20:00
“Why local farming and landscape will change, and soon” – talk by Mike Cooper.
Crowcombe Church House.
Quantock Eco AGM
Admission £3 for non-members. Preceded by AGM at 19:00 and Refreshments at 19:30.
More information at quantockeco.org.uk or 07850 740516
Monday 8th April 19:30
West Somerset Together
The Beach Hotel Minehead.
Organised by Forum 21/ West Somerset Together
Free event. Drinks from the bar. Further details info@westsomersettogether.uk
Wednesday April 10th 19.30 - 21.30
Climate Change Training for Candidates in Somerset West and Taunton District Council Election
The Beach Hotel, Minehead, TA24 5AP
Training offered by Forum 21.
Free evening event, donations welcome. For details, please contact info@westsomersettogether.uk
EVENTS CALENDAR
See the calendar for dates of events coming up. More details may be available in the Powerpont Slideshow- click here
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Next WST meeting 10th June 7.30- 9.30
Climate Change Training for potential council election candidates Wednesday 10th April 19.30 - 21.30 |
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