Park Yoga
2025-08-24 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-31 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-14 09:30 - 10:30 (Europe/London) | Midsomer Norton Town Park, Midsomer Norton Town Park, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
Join our FREE Park Yoga sessions at the Amphitheatre, Midsomer Norton Town Park, Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2UH.
Starting on Sunday 4th May, this class will be running every Sunday, 9:30 – 10:30 until September.
These classes will be led by experienced Zen Rebel Yoga Studio instructors.
Please look out for the large Park Yoga flag in the Midsomer Norton Town Park.
No need to book in advance, we just ask that you bring a yoga mat and a blanket. Zen Rebel Yoga studio can provide a limited amount of spare mats.
Getting here:
what3words: unscathed.casual.handle
Car: Postcode for the Sat Nav is BA3 2UH.
Bus:
Bus Stop Wheelers Road. Buses 424, 768, WESTLinkSouth.
Bus Stop The Hollies. Buses 172, 174, 414, 424, 768, WESTLinkSouth.
Bus Stop Longfellow Road. Buses 82, 414, WESTLinkSouth.
Not all services run on Sundays, please check the bus provider website.
By foot:
Access also available from the Five Arches Greenway cycle path from Radstock Road and Pit Road.
The east entrance is currently not wheelchair accessible and is a rough terrain footpath from Radstock Road.
Parking:
Free 2 hour parking at South Road Carpark (482 meters/five-minute walk).
Facilities:
Public toilet facilities in the Dragonfly Leisure Midsomer Norton.

Summer Nature, Craft, Connection
2025-08-28 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-04 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-09-11 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 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 willow, charcoal, wool and wood.
You will be guided to be aware of the living world around us, exploring our two-way relationship and support within it. 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 at the café where we meet. We will be walking along Waterside Valley to set up camp chairs by the river and explore the surrounds. We will have a fire to boil the kettle for hot drinks. If the weather is really wild we’ll use the Trinity Hall for indoor crafting space.
Course dates:
Thursday 7 August
Thursday 14 August
Thursday 21 August
Thursday 28 August
Thursday 4 September
Thursday 11 September
This course 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.

Forest Bathing 5-Week Course
2025-08-29 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-09-19 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-09-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Withies Lane, Withies Lane, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2JH
Forest Bathing 5-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:

Friday 29th August
Friday 5th September
Friday 12th September
Friday 19th September
Friday 26th September

Timings: 11:30 – 13:30
Suitable for adults 18+ years of age.
Please book on ticket per person.

People and Landscape Course
2025-09-01 - 2025-09-05 | Somer Valley, Bath, England, United Kingdom
Discover the Somer Valley through inclusive outdoor learning that invites you to connect with nature, build community, and explore your personal growth. This programme is designed to be playful, supportive, and accessible to all, encouraging meaningful experiences in the outdoors.
You will be someone who lives/ works/ has connections in or near the Somer Valley in B&NES and interested in inviting nature more into your life and/ or that of those around you. There is no expectation of prior skill or training, and the course will be offered as a non-traditional learning. Using experiential methods with discussions, this is a playful and curious exploration of connecting with people and the living world. As part of this we will get to know the plants, animals and fungi around us, the stories that humans have woven and continue to weave within this diversity of life.
We will spend time in and around the green spaces of the Somer Valley project and look at how people and organisations currently interact with the living world around us. There will be practices and prompts to help stimulate an imaginative vision of the future. Plus practical information and tips to help develop ideas that emerge. There will be a shared lunch each day and we will have an indoor base in 2 locations (in Midsomer Norton and Radstock) where we will meet at the start of each day, can leave belongings and spend time in wet weather.
You will finish the week with new learning, a certificate, and full of the joy and energy that comes from being in a companionable and non-judgemental group with a positive shared focus.
Course Timings: 9:30 – 15:00
Course Dates:

Monday 1st September
Tuesday 2nd September
Wednesday 3rd September
Thursday 4th September
Friday 5th September

The week will be spent outdoors whenever possible, covering all the sites in the SVR project and spending time in each reflecting, learning, exploring and connecting. The weather will influence timings for moving between indoor and outdoor spaces, and you are encouraged to bring waterproofs so we can be versatile with this. Individual needs and wishes will be considered, and day plans made collectively to support everyone’s comfort including anyone with restricted mobility.
Shared lunch of salad, cheese, breads, chutneys etc provided, or feel free to bring your own/ other items to share.
Content:

Identification; wildlife, habitats, foraging, medicine, food and folklore of the land – experiential and non traditional learning
Personal development; practices to evolve understanding of what you are interested in / feel drawn to do
Community structures and processes; statutory and VCSE in the area
Reflection/ group discussions on current/ future needs and possibilities.
Health & Safety, safeguarding, risk assessment.
1:1 mentoring / 30 minute session

Guest sessions tbc
We particularly want to encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds including but not limited to people of colour, people with disabilities i.e. physical disability, chronic illness, mental health conditions. Please speak to us about any adjustments that you might need to make it possible for you to join. Wherever possible, adaptations will be offered.
Meeting point/ bases:
The Trinity Hub, Radstock: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Somer Centre, Midsomer Norton: Wednesday and Friday

Tai Chi in Midsomer Norton Town Park
2025-09-02 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-09-09 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:15 | Midsomer Norton Town Park, Midsomer Norton Town Park, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
A summer Tai Chi course for people interested in trying something new! Taking place at the Midsomer Norton Town Park. 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 Midsomer Norton Town Park Amphitheatre, 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 8th July
Tuesday 15th July
Tuesday 22nd July
Tuesday 29th July
Tuesday 5th August
Tuesday 12th August
Tuesday 19th August
Tuesday 2nd September
Tuesday 9th September
Tuesday 16th September
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.

Forest Bathing 5-Week Course
2025-09-05 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-09-12 11:30 - 13:30 | Withies Lane, Withies Lane, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2JH
Forest Bathing 3-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:

Friday 29th August
Friday 5th September
Friday 12th September
Friday 19th September
Friday 26th September

Timings: 11:30 – 13:30
Suitable for adults 18+ years of age.
Please book on ticket per person.

Mindfulness and Meditation with Nature Course
2025-09-15 12:30 - 14:45, 2025-09-22 12:30 - 14:45, 2025-09-29 12:30 - 14:45, 2025-10-06 12:30 - 14:45, 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

Autumn Equinox Drumming Workshop
2025-09-22 16:00 - 18:30 | Midsomer Norton Town Park, Midsomer Norton Town Park, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
Welcome to Autumn Equinox Drumming in Midsomer Norton Town Park Amphitheatre! Join us for a morning of rhythmic beats and positive vibes at the beautiful Midsomer Norton Town Park. Let’s celebrate the longest day of the year by drumming together under the open sky.
No experience is necessary, and all drumming equipment is provided by Drum It Up Somerset. Whether you’re a seasoned drummer or a beginner, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Come and connect with nature, music, and like-minded individuals. Let’s make this Summer Solstice a memorable one with music and community!
Please book one ticket per family or group, 2 people per group. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old.
Parking is available at South Road Car Park.
If you have any questions, please email somervalleyrediscovered@bathnes.gov.uk

Tai Chi 8 Week Course
2025-09-30 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-10-07 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-10-21 10:00 - 11:15 | 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.

Nature, Craft, Connection - Taster Session
2025-10-04 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.

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
