Somer Valley Rediscovered

Tai Chi 8 Week Course
2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-11-11 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-11-25 10:00 - 11:15 (Europe/London) | Somer Centre, Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
An autumn 8-week Tai Chi course for people interested in trying something new! Taking place at the Somer Centre in Midsomer Norton. This course is led by an experienced Tai Chi instructor, Bruce.
All abilities are welcome.
Bruce will be teaching the ‘Ba Men’ (which translates as 8 Gates). This is a short sequence of 8 moves which train the basic principles or energies of Tai Chi.
The moves of the Ba Men are fairly easy to learn – at the start, as one learns the movements the practice is gentle, opening the joints, building a more connected body etc but it can also be practised in a way that’s much harder and while one is still moving slowly it provides much more of a workout – so it can be tailored to the needs of those attending without the need to teach different things to different people.
We will be meeting at the Somer Centre, Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2UH.
Please arrive in time for a prompt 10:00 am start.
This class is for adults only.
Class timings;
10:00am – 11:15am
Class dates;

Tuesday 30th September
Tuesday 7th October
Tuesday 14th October
Tuesday 21st October
Tuesday 4th November
Tuesday 11th November
Tuesday 18th November
Tuesday 25th November

Please book in advance for the course as spaces are limited.
Please contact Phoebe at somervalleyrediscovered@bathnes.gov.uk if you have any questions or accessibility needs.

Mindfulness and Meditation with Nature Course
2025-10-13 12:30 - 14:45, 2025-10-20 12:30 - 14:45 | Hope House, Hope House Surgery, 10 Waterloo Rd, Radstock, BA3 3EP, United Kingdom
Free Mindfulness & Meditation Course to Boost Your Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in your thoughts?
If you’re looking for simple, effective tools to help manage your mental and emotional wellbeing, this free 6-session course is for you. In a relaxed and supportive environment, you’ll learn mindfulness and meditation techniques that can help you feel calmer, more focused, and in control. No prior experience with meditation is needed—this course is for absolute beginners and anyone looking to explore how mindfulness can improve their life.
What You’ll Learn:

Mindfulness tools to help calm the mind and manage overwhelming thoughts
Simple meditation techniques to reduce stress and improve emotional resilience
How to notice and change unhelpful mental patterns and increase your sense of peace
The powerful connection between mindfulness and being in nature for even greater wellbeing

Each session begins indoors with gentle mindfulness practices and then moves outside, where you’ll learn how to apply mindfulness in nature and experience the world in a new, more peaceful way.
Why Mindfulness?
Many of the challenges we face mentally and emotionally start in the mind. Mindfulness is a simple, effective way to train your mind, helping you gain a fresh perspective on your emotions and life. With just a few minutes of practice each day, mindfulness can bring more calm, clarity, and control to your life.When we combine mindfulness with nature, the effects on our wellbeing are even stronger—helping you feel more grounded, present, and connected.
Who’s This For?
This course is designed for any adult looking to improve their mental and emotional health. Whether you’ve never tried mindfulness or meditation before, or you’ve been curious about it but felt unsure, you’ll find a supportive, non-judgmental space here to learn at your own pace. You’ll be guided by Tom Veck, a trained mindfulness teacher with years of experience helping people from all walks of life experience the life-changing benefits of mindfulness. Tom’s friendly and approachable style will make you feel comfortable, no matter where you’re starting from.
Session timings:
12:30 – 14:45 pm
Course dates:

Monday 15th September
Monday 22nd September
Monday 29th September
Monday 6th October
Monday 13th October
Monday 20th October

Ready to Take the First Step?
Join us for this free 6-week course and discover how mindfulness and meditation can help you feel more at ease, in control, and connected to yourself and the world around you. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!
Contact us with any questions, email somervalleyrediscovered@bathnes.gov.uk

Nordic Walking Taster
2025-11-01 13:30 - 15:00 | Midsomer Norton Town Park, Midsomer Norton Town Park, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
Join the Somer Valley Rediscovered for their FREE Nordic Walking Taster in Midsomer Norton this November!
🚶🏻‍♀️ Nordic Walking is a full-body exercise that engages 90% of your muscles, increases your coordination and strength, and supports your well-being!
🚶🏾‍♀️The specially designed poles, provided as part of the course, help propel you forward and provide excellent support for joints and muscles.
🚶🏻‍♂️ Our Nordic Walking sessions are a great way to spend time outdoors, connecting with nature in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
🚶🏻‍♂️The taster consists of a small group of 8 people and the Nordic Walking leader, Maxine.
🚶🏾‍♀️Places are limited, please book in advance.
Meeting location:

Midsomer Norton Town Park, Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2UH.

Please arrive in time for a prompt 13:30pm start.
Class timings: 13:30 – 15:00pm
This is a great way to try out Nordic Walking before booking onto our 6-week course!
Course dates:

Saturday 8th November
Saturday 15th November
Saturday 22nd November
Saturday 29th November
Saturday 6th December
Saturday 13th December

Please book in advance for the course as spaces are limited. Booking will close on Friday 7th November.
Please contact Phoebe at somervalleyrediscovered@bathnes.gov.uk if you have any questions or accessibility needs.

Mindfulness and Meditation with Nature Taster
2025-11-03 12:30 - 14:45 | Hope House, Hope House Surgery, 10 Waterloo Rd, Radstock, BA3 3EP, United Kingdom
Free Mindfulness & Meditation Taster to Boost Your Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in your thoughts?
If you’re looking for simple, effective tools to help manage your mental and emotional wellbeing, this free 6-session course is for you. In a relaxed and supportive environment, you’ll learn mindfulness and meditation techniques that can help you feel calmer, more focused, and in control. No prior experience with meditation is needed—this course is for absolute beginners and anyone looking to explore how mindfulness can improve their life.
What You’ll Learn:

Mindfulness tools to help calm the mind and manage overwhelming thoughts
Simple meditation techniques to reduce stress and improve emotional resilience
How to notice and change unhelpful mental patterns and increase your sense of peace
The powerful connection between mindfulness and being in nature for even greater wellbeing

The taster begins indoors with gentle mindfulness practices and then moves outside, where you’ll learn how to apply mindfulness in nature and experience the world in a new, more peaceful way.
Why Mindfulness?
Many of the challenges we face mentally and emotionally start in the mind. Mindfulness is a simple, effective way to train your mind, helping you gain a fresh perspective on your emotions and life. With just a few minutes of practice each day, mindfulness can bring more calm, clarity, and control to your life. When we combine mindfulness with nature, the effects on our wellbeing are even stronger—helping you feel more grounded, present, and connected.
Who’s This For?
This taster is designed for any adult looking to improve their mental and emotional health. Whether you’ve never tried mindfulness or meditation before, or you’ve been curious about it but felt unsure, you’ll find a supportive, non-judgmental space here to learn at your own pace. You’ll be guided by Tom Veck, a trained mindfulness teacher with years of experience helping people from all walks of life experience the life-changing benefits of mindfulness. Tom’s friendly and approachable style will make you feel comfortable, no matter where you’re starting from.
There will be a short walk at the end of session where you will have a chance to practice your mindfulness in nature, guided by Tom you will experience different techniques. Please let us know if you have accessibility needs and we will adapt the session for you.
Session timings:
12:30 – 14:45 pm
Taster date:
Monday 3rd November
Ready to Take the First Step?
Join us on this taster for a look into our free 6-week course and discover how mindfulness and meditation can help you feel more at ease, in control, and connected to yourself and the world around you. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!
Contact us with any questions, email somervalleyrediscovered@bathnes.gov.uk

Forest Bathing 4-Week Course
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-11-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Withies Lane, Withies Lane, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2JH
Forest Bathing 4-Week Course
Join us for a rejuvenating Forest Bathing experience at the beautiful Silver Street Nature Reserve in Midsomer Norton. Over the course of five weeks, you’ll learn mindfulness techniques, breathing exercises, and gentle movement to help you unwind and recharge. No prior experience necessary, just bring an open mind and a willingness to learn.
What is Forest Bathing?
Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku, isa Japanese practice that involves slowing down and immersing oneself in the forest atmosphere to promote relaxation and well-being. It encourages mindful observation of nature through all five senses and can help reduce stress, improve mood, and boost the immune system.
Maxine will be guiding this course.
Meeting: Entrance to the Midsomer Norton Cricket Club, Withies Lane, BA3 2JE
Course dates:

Saturday 8th November
Saturday 15th November
Saturday 22nd November
Saturday 29th November

Timings: 10:30 – 12:30
Suitable for adults 18+ years of age.
Please book on ticket per person.

Nordic Walking 6-Week Course
2025-11-08 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-11-15 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-11-22 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-11-29 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-12-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Midsomer Norton Town Park, Midsomer Norton Town Park, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
Join the Somer Valley Rediscovered for their FREE six-week Nordic Walking courses in Midsomer Norton this November!
🚶🏻‍♀️ Nordic Walking is a full-body exercise that engages 90% of your muscles, increases your coordination and strength, and supports your well-being!
🚶🏾‍♀️The specially designed poles, provided as part of the course, help propel you forward and provide excellent support for joints and muscles.
🚶🏻‍♂️ Our Nordic Walking sessions are a great way to spend time outdoors, connecting with nature in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
🚶🏻‍♂️The course consists of a small group of 8 people and the Nordic Walking leader, Maxine.
🚶🏾‍♀️Places are limited, and we ask that attendees are available to attend all six weeks; see dates and times below.
Course dates:

Saturday 8th November
Saturday 15th November
Saturday 22nd November
Saturday 29th November
Saturday 6th December
Saturday 13th December

Meeting location:

Midsomer Norton Town Park, Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, BA3 2UH.

Please arrive in time for a prompt 13:30pm start.
Class timings;
13:30 – 15:00pm
Please book in advance for the course as spaces are limited. Booking will close on Friday 7th November.
This class is for adults only.
Please contact Phoebe at somervalleyrediscovered@bathnes.gov.uk if you have any questions or accessibility needs.

Mindfulness and Meditation with Nature Course
2025-11-10 12:30 - 14:45, 2025-11-17 12:30 - 14:45, 2025-11-24 12:30 - 14:45, 2025-12-01 12:30 - 14:45, 2025-12-08 12:30 - 14:45 | Hope House, Hope House Surgery, 10 Waterloo Rd, Radstock, BA3 3EP, United Kingdom
Free Mindfulness & Meditation Course to Boost Your Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or stuck in your thoughts?
If you’re looking for simple, effective tools to help manage your mental and emotional wellbeing, this free 6-session course is for you. In a relaxed and supportive environment, you’ll learn mindfulness and meditation techniques that can help you feel calmer, more focused, and in control. No prior experience with meditation is needed—this course is for absolute beginners and anyone looking to explore how mindfulness can improve their life.
What You’ll Learn:

Mindfulness tools to help calm the mind and manage overwhelming thoughts
Simple meditation techniques to reduce stress and improve emotional resilience
How to notice and change unhelpful mental patterns and increase your sense of peace
The powerful connection between mindfulness and being in nature for even greater wellbeing

Each session begins indoors with gentle mindfulness practices and then moves outside, where you’ll learn how to apply mindfulness in nature and experience the world in a new, more peaceful way.
Why Mindfulness?
Many of the challenges we face mentally and emotionally start in the mind. Mindfulness is a simple, effective way to train your mind, helping you gain a fresh perspective on your emotions and life. With just a few minutes of practice each day, mindfulness can bring more calm, clarity, and control to your life.When we combine mindfulness with nature, the effects on our wellbeing are even stronger—helping you feel more grounded, present, and connected.
Who’s This For?
This course is designed for any adult looking to improve their mental and emotional health. Whether you’ve never tried mindfulness or meditation before, or you’ve been curious about it but felt unsure, you’ll find a supportive, non-judgmental space here to learn at your own pace. You’ll be guided by Tom Veck, a trained mindfulness teacher with years of experience helping people from all walks of life experience the life-changing benefits of mindfulness. Tom’s friendly and approachable style will make you feel comfortable, no matter where you’re starting from.
There will be short walks at the end of each week where you will have a chance to practice your mindfulness in nature, guided by Tom you will experience different techniques. Please let us know if you have accessibility needs and we will adapt the sessions for you.
Session timings:
12:30 – 14:45 pm
Course dates:

Monday 10th November
Monday 17th November
Monday 24th November
Monday 1st December
Monday 8th December
Monday 15th December

Ready to Take the First Step?
Join us for this free 6-week course and discover how mindfulness and meditation can help you feel more at ease, in control, and connected to yourself and the world around you. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!
Contact us with any questions, email somervalleyrediscovered@bathnes.gov.uk

Nature Craft Connection 6 Week Course
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-27 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Swallow Community Cafe, Radstock, BA3 3QG, United Kingdom
A free 6-week course for adults of all ages to explore, reignite, and deepen connections to the living world and our relationship with it, and benefit from the support, health, and wellbeing found in this.
The course offers easy practices to engage with nature and to learn more about its plants, animals, and the land around us through natural land skills, crafting / creative activities, mindfulness, sharing inspirations, and wandering in nature. The creative practice will include a variety of nature crafts using materials such as willow, charcoal, wool, and wood.
You will be guided to be aware of the living world around us, and how it can support us. There will be a chance to check in where we will be able to share and hear from each other.
The course allows people to explore and experience nature according to their relationship with it, to learn and enjoy it in ways that naturally suit them best. There is no expectation to engage in these activities, you can see how you feel on the day.
The course dates are:

Thursday 13 November
Thursday 20 November
Thursday 27 November
Thursday 4 December
Thursday 11 December
Thursday 18 December

There is a toilet and café on the site. We will be walking down Waterside Valley to set up camp chairs by the river and explore the surroundings. When cold we will have a fire to warm us and heat water for hot drinks. If the weather is wild we’ll use the church rooms for indoor crafting space.
We will meet at the St Nick’s Church Rooms / SWALLOW Community Café in Radstock at 10:00 am.
If you have any questions please contact EcoWild at +44 781 215 5659

Winter Wreath Making Workshop - Adults
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Radstock Trinity Hub, The Methodist Centre, The Street, Radstock, BA3 3PL, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3PL, United Kingdom
Build a beautiful winter wreath with Somer Valley Rediscovered. Learn some basic crafting skills and go home with something wonderful to add to your Christmas decorations.
We will be making a fresh green wreath on a willow base, all materials are provided, but please do bring anything extra that you would like, or battery-powered fairy lights for a little sparkle!
Join us at the Radstock Trinity Hub, for a guided workshop that will last 2 hours.
Timings:
18:00 – 20:00
Location:
Trinity Hub (Community Centre)The Methodist Centre, The St, Radstock BA3 3PL, UK
Parking is available at Church Street Car Park, but please walk, bus or cycle if possible!
This session is suitable for adults only to attend.
All materials and refreshments are included.
Booking is essential due to materials required on the day.
We ask that if you can no longer attend you let us know as soon as possible to allow people on the waiting list to attend.
This event is part of the Somer Valley Rediscovered project, supported by B&NES Council and funded by the West of England Combined Authority Green Recovery Fund.

Nature, Craft, Connection - Taster Session
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Swallow Community Cafe, Radstock, BA3 3QG, United Kingdom
A one-off taster session of our Nature, Craft, Connection course, a free 6-week course for adults of all ages to explore, reignite and deepen connections to the living world and our relationship with it, and benefit from the support, health and wellbeing found within this.
The course offers easy practices to engage with nature and to learn more of its plants, animals, and the land around us through natural land skills, crafting / creative activities, mindfulness, sharing inspirations and wandering in nature. The creative practice will include a variety of nature crafts using materials such as foraged items, willow, charcoal, wool and wood.
You will be guided to be aware of the living world around us, and how it can support us. There will be a chance to check in where we will be able to share and hear from each other.
The course allows for people to explore and experience nature according to their own relationship with it, to learn and enjoy it in ways that naturally suit them best. There is no expectation to engage in these activities, you can see how you feel on the day.
There is a toilet and café on the site. We will be walking down Waterside Valley to set up camp chairs by the river and explore the surrounds. We will have a fire to heat water for drinks.
This taster session is funded by and part of the Somer Valley Rediscovered project, a strategic green infrastructure project led by Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES) Council, Wessex Water, B&NES Public Health and Natural England, funded from the West of England Combined Authority Green Recovery Fund.
