Park Yoga
2024-05-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-23 09:30 - 10:30, 2024-06-30 09:30 - 10:30 (Europe/London) | Midsomer Norton Town Park, Midsomer Norton Town Park, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
Park Yoga!
Weekly Sunday Yoga Classes, with the last session of the summer taking place on Sunday the 15th of September.
Taking place every Sunday in Midsomer Norton Town Park, 9:30 – 10:30
Meeting at Midsomer Norton Town Park Amphitheatre
Please bring a yoga mat and a blanket to the class, a limited amount of spares will be available if needed. Classes are being led by Zen Rebel Studio yoga instructors.
Free and no need to book a place!
Are children welcome?
Absolutely. Park Yoga is for all the family. Children and babies are welcome (just bring a parent/guardian if you’re under 18). The yoga instruction is not specifically aimed at children. All we ask is that your children remain your responsibility at all times, even during the yoga poses.
Contact us at somervalleyrediscovered@bathnes.gov.uk if you have any questions

Wellbeing Walk in Westfield
2024-05-28 12:30 - 13:30 | Westfield Trinity Church, 27 Wesley Road, Westfield, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3XA
Wellbeing Walk
Join us for a refreshing Wellbeing Walk in Westfield. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to soak up the beauty of nature and boost your wellbeing.
We will do a gently paced walk along to take in the views, stopping to focus on nature and do some grounding activities. The walk will be around 2km in length at a leisurely pace.
We will be starting the walk at Westfield Trinity Church, Wesley Road.
Please do contact us to book a space! Email at phoebe_webster@bathnes.gov.uk or call Phoebe on 07974045173

Grassland Species Identification Training
2024-05-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Midsomer Norton Town Park, Midsomer Norton Town Park, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
Grassland species Identification and surveying techniques training
Rupert and Dawn are expert ecologists, they have run several courses on plant identification and regularly lead botanical meetings for the Bristol Naturalists Society. They will be leading this half-day training aimed at Nature Watch volunteers and local volunteers who would like to learn more about grasses, flowers and meadow species and survey methods.
Rupert and Dawn are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in plant identification. They will cover training on plant identification, including on grasses, covering the use of keys and field guides (some apps), and an introduction to plant morphology and nomenclature. We will cover survey techniques, including National Vegetation Classification (NVC), rapid assessment techniques and habitat condition assessment.
We’ll meet in Midsomer Norton Town Park and will be based outside for this practical training.
Timings:
12:50 – Meet at Midsomer Norton Town Park entrance
1 pm – Introductions and outline of the afternoon
1:10 pm – 4 pm – Training in identification and survey techniques
Please bring:
· Water/drink and snack
· Weather-appropriate clothing
· Strong practical footwear with covered toes
· Notebook and pen
If you have any questions – please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Emma Carlisle, for more information.
Email: somervalleyrediscovered@bathnes.gov.uk
Phone: 07974 045172
This training will be taking place in Midsomer Norton Town Park. Free parking is available in South Road Car Park (BA3 2DB) but please bus, walk, or cycle if possible.

Summer Nature, Craft, Connection
2024-05-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Swallow Community Cafe, Radstock, BA3 3QG, United Kingdom
A free 5-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:

Friday 31st May
Friday 7th June
Friday 14th June
Friday 21st June
Friday 28th June

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

Tai Chi Taster Class
2024-05-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Haydon Que Club, Kilmersdon Road, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3QR, United Kingdom
A taster introductory session to Tai-Chi led by Bruce our experienced instructor.
This taster is a precursor to our 8-week course starting on Friday the 7th of June. You are welcome to come along to this taster session and the 8-week course, or just come along to the taster to see what Tai Chi is like.
All abilities are welcome.
As an introduction to Tai-Chi, he 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.
This class will be taking place outside, on top of Haydon Batch with beautiful views of the Somer Valley to look out upon whilst practising.
This class is for adults only.
Please contact phoebe_webster@bathnes.gov.uk if you have any questions or accessibility needs.

Midsomer Norton Art & Music Festival
2024-06-01 13:00 - 20:00 | Midsomer Norton Town Park, Midsomer Norton Town Park, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
Midsomer Norton Art & Music Festival
A community event in Midsomer Norton Town Park, organised by the Midsomer Norton Community Trust.
A great day out for all of the family with live music, food and drinks stalls, art workshops and more!
See more information on the Midsomer Norton Community Trust Website
Timings

1.00pm
Bath College Bands

1.45pm
Club Rock (school)

2.30pm
The Peccadilloes

3.30pm
Brass Junkies

4.00pm
Club Rock (school)

4.45pm
Call the Shots

5.45pm
Bath College Bands

6.30pm
Spaghetti Mountain

7.30pm
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Radstock Town Fayre
2024-06-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Swallow Community Cafe, Radstock, BA3 3QG, United Kingdom
Save the date for Radstock Town Fayre!
Taking place on Sunday the 2nd of June at St Nicholas Church Field behind Swallow’s Community Cafe.
A wonderful family event, with arts and crafts stalls, information about local services, food and drink, and performances from the Natural Theatre Company!
More information coming soon.

Summertime Crafting & Storytelling with Michael Loader
2024-06-04 15:30 - 18:30 | Radstock Town Library, Radstock Community Hub, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3PR, United Kingdom
Join the Somer Valley Rediscovered team at Radstock Town Library for a Nature Crafting Workshop, ending with a summer storytelling session at the Community Orchard with Michael Loader! This is a fun, educational, and interactive workshop for young children. Only one ticket is required per family.
We will be running a nature crafting workshop in the library from 15:30 to 16:30, where children can make their nature puppets ready for storytelling! We will then gather at the Community Orchard for a storytelling workshop and picnic from 16:45 to 18:30.
Please bring blankets/chairs and snacks for the picnic. As a wet weather alternative, we will be inside the Library for the storytelling session.
We will be meeting at the Radstock Town Library, which has free parking, plenty of space for prams and toilets with changing facilities. Please bring everything you need for your little ones for the workshop, we will be providing materials and refreshments.
The Community Orchard is situated behind the Radstock Town Library & Church Street Car Park, follow this link to see the location: https://what3words.com/soonest.before.sniff
The activities are most suited for toddlers and children up to the age of 7, but families with older kids are also very welcome.
This is a completely free event but booking is essential. 1 Ticket required per family.
Please contact phoebe_webster@bathnes.gov.uk if you require further information or have any questions.

Less Walk More Talk - A Gentle Foraging Workshop
2024-06-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Wellow Brook Walk, Wellow Brook Walk, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2SD, United Kingdom
A Gentle Foraging Walk
Join us for a fun and educational walk in Wellow Brook Walk, Midsomer Norton. This event is perfect for beginners who want to learn more about foraging.
Join Steve England on a morning journey of discovery, exploring the Wellow Brook and the grasslands of Wellow Brook Walk. Learn about which plants favour woodlands, grasslands or water, and learn how to identify plants for their uses.
Bring a notepad, a camera, and a hot drink in a flask!
No prior knowledge is required, so whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a curious explorer, or simply looking for a unique experience, this event is for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and deepen your understanding of birdlife!
Meeting outside the entrance to Wellow Brook Walk on Northmead Road, Midsomer Norton, England, BA3 2SQ, we will be walking along the Wellow Brook and onto Norton Radstock Greenway cycle path.
What3Words: allows.driving.genius
This will be an easy-paced walk on gravel and tarmac footpaths, suitable for all-terrain wheelchairs, prams and mobility scooters.

Family Insect Collage Workshop - City Nature Challenge!
2024-06-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Somer Centre, Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
Are you ready for an adventure combining the marvels of the natural world and art? We invite you to a natural exploration and collage workshop!
Gather for an inspiring collage workshop. Under the guidance of the artist Marian Hill, we will unleash our imaginations and transform our observations of insects into stunning works of art. Using a variety of materials, we’ll create vibrant collages that capture the beauty of the invertebrate world.
This nature collage workshop is perfect for families with nature enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone seeking a memorable time filled with creativity and inspiring discoveries. Come and join us!
It’s easy to collage insects from bits of old discarded magazines and photographs; just cut fragments of paper into shapes with scissors and stick them down with glue.
Collage is a simple technique to master and fun for children of any age to try.
Marian Hill studied illustration at Kingston University. As an illustrator, she has seen her work published on book covers and a series of postage stamps.
This workshop is suitable for families, little ones may benefit from a helping hand and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Please book one ticket per family.
Taking place in the Somer Centre, Midsomer Norton.
Free parking is available in South Road Car Park, but please bus, walk, or cycle if possible.

Summer Family Nature Walk & Sing-a-Ling Music Workshop
2024-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Midsomer Norton Town Park, Midsomer Norton Town Park, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
Join Sing-a-ling and the Somer Valley Rediscovered team at Midsomer Norton Town Park for a Family Nature Walk, ending with a music session at the Midsomer Norton Town Park Amphitheatre! This is a fun, educational, and interactive workshop for young children. Only one ticket is required per family.
A Family Walk which is pram/ buggy/ sling/ carrier friendly and suitable for adventurous little legs, takes you through Midsomer Norton Town Park, along the appropriate walking paths. There will be various stops along the way and activities to engage the senses, all based around nature. We will then end the walk at the Amphitheatre for the Sing-a-ling activity and picnic. Please bring blankets/chairs and lunch for the picnic. As a wet weather alternative, we will be inside the Somer Centre for the music session.
We will be meeting outside the Some Centre, which has free parking, plenty of space for prams and toilets with changing facilities. Please bring everything you need for your little ones for the walk, including water and snacks.
The activities are most suited for toddlers and children up to the age of 7, but families with older kids are also very welcome.
This is a completely free event but booking is essential.
Sing-a-ling Workshop Information
Founded in 2012 by early years specialist and musician, Willow Harwood, Sing-a-ling brings young children together to make music in an inspiring and encouraging environment.
The sessions are based on the belief that all children are innate musicians. If early childhood includes good quality musical experiences children will reap the rewards throughout their childhood and beyond.
Each workshop is bursting with creative ideas to encourage children to be musical and partake in group activities, igniting their creative spark and building confidence. Willow uses rhythm, rhyme, repetition, and interactive play to nurture learning.
Workshops typically include a mixture of children’s classics and original Sing-a-ling songs accompanied by guitar and djembe drum. Sensory props, puppets, and parachute play weave their way through the workshop, providing varied and engaging musical experiences.
Please contact phoebe_webster@bathnes.gov.uk if you require further information or have any questions.

Beginners Plant Identification Walk
2024-06-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Somer Centre, Gullock Tyning, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2UH, United Kingdom
A walk in Midsomer Norton Town Park with local botanist Dr Helena Crouch to learn about the wildflowers and plants that grow in the valley and how to identify them. This is an introductory session suitable for beginners and novices who are interested in learning more.
Children are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We will be meeting outside the entrance to the Somer Centre, Gullock’s Tyning, Midsomer Norton. Please arrive 10 minutes before we start to allow time for introductions.
The walk will be on slightly unlevel ground on grass, with some gentle hills at a steady pace.
Date: Thursday 6th June
Time: 16:00 to 17:30
This event has been organised by the Somer Valley Rediscovered to celebrate the Festival of Nature 2024.

Tai Chi 8-Week Course
2024-06-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-06-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Haydon Que Club, Kilmersdon Road, Radstock, Bath and North East Somerset, BA3 3QR, United Kingdom
An 8-week beginner’s Tai Chi course for people interested in trying something new! Taking place outside on Haydon Batch, Radstock. 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.
This class will be taking place outside, on top of Haydon Batch with beautiful views of the Somer Valley to look out upon whilst practising.
We will be meeting outside the Haydon Que Club, Radstock.
This class is for adults only.
Class dates;
Friday 7th June
Friday 14th June
Friday 21st June
Friday 28th June
Friday 5th July
Friday 12th July
Friday 19th July
Friday 26th July
Please contact phoebe_webster@bathnes.gov.uk if you have any questions or accessibility needs.

Family Woodland Adventure!
2024-06-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Westfield Surgery, 51 Waterford Park, Westfield, Somerset, BA3 3UJ, United Kingdom
Family Woodland Adventure!
Come join us for a fun-filled day in Waterside Valley with Steve England! Our Family Woodland Adventure event is perfect for nature-loving families looking for an exciting outdoor experience.
We will explore the wild woods where we will cut small hazel trees and collect our own hazel poles to collectively construct a survival igloo, create our own campfire together and cook our own garlic bread, learn all about the forest and how things work, and some of the fascinating ways we can use plants and the woodland around us.
We will be meeting outside Westfield Surgery and walking into the woods from here, please arrive promptly so that we can have maximum time in the woods.
What to Bring?
Bring a packed lunch and refreshments, and dress accordingly to the weather!
Due to the nature of the event, all children must be accompanied by an adult – we ask a maximum of two under 16s per adult in attendance for safety with fire and knives.
Your main ticket includes ONE child and ONE adult, add-ons can be added for an additional child. Please email phoebe_webster@bathnes.gov.uk if you have any queries or questions on this.

Willow Weaving for Wildlife
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Westhill Recreation Ground, Westhill Recreation Ground, Westhill Road, Westfield, BA3 3TE, United Kingdom
Join EcoWild and Westfield Parish Council for a Willow Weaving Workshop, led by Emily.
This is a family-friendly event and all materials are provided.
There are two sessions on the day; 10:00 am and 11:00 am.
Taking place at Norton Hill Recreation Ground, BA3 4AY
To book a space, please email council@westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk

Waterside Valley Wildlife Walk - With Steve England
2024-06-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Westfield Surgery, 51 Waterford Park, Westfield, Somerset, BA3 3UJ, United Kingdom
A Wildlife Walk in Waterside Valley, Westfield, with Steve England to learn about the plants that grow and how to identify them. This is an introductory session suitable for beginners and novices who are interested in learning more.
Children are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
This event has been organised by the Westfield Parish Council and funded by Somer Valley Rediscovered to celebrate the 30 Days Wild 2024.
We will be meeting outside Westfield Surgery, 51 Waterford Park, BA3 3UJ.
Please arrive 10 minutes before we start to allow time for introductions.
Email council@westfieldparishcouncil.co.uk to book a space.
The walk will be on slightly unlevel ground on grass, with some gentle hills at a steady pace.
Date: 19th June
Time: 10:30 to 12:30

Nordic Walking 6-Week Course
2024-07-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Staddlestones Park, Riverside Gardens, Midsomer Norton, Radstock BA3 2PX
This Nordic Walking 6-week course provides a foundation for Nordic walking, fitness, and well-being, all tailored to your needs. You’ll learn in a group setting with walk leader Maxine, a qualified Nordic Walking Instructor.
Meeting at Staddlestones Riverside Park in Midsomer Norton, BA3 2PX
The course dates are:
Monday, 1st July, 13:30 – 15:00
Monday, 8th July, 13:30 – 14:30
Monday, 15th July, 13:30 – 14:30
Monday, 22nd July, 13:30 – 14:30
Monday, 29th July, 13:30 – 14:30
Monday, 5th August, 13:30 – 14:30
Meet from 13:15 to sign in and get set up, finishing at 15:00 for the first week and 14:30 for the last 5.
Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes such as walking boots or trainers.
We ask that you leave your canine friends at home for this session.
All Nordic Poles required for the taster will be provided by the walk leader on the day.
On-road parking is available in the area, but please bus, walk, or cycle if possible.
Booking is free, but please ensure you can attend the 6 weeks and cancel if you can no longer make the sessions to allow other people to attend.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
