Somerset Big Bat CountDate / time: At your discretion As part of the Great Somerset Wildlife Count, the Bat Group is helping people to find and count the bats in their local area with a new community mapping project. The aims of the Big Bat Count are to enthuse people about the fascinating bats in their local area, demonstrate the power of citizen science and in particular, online community wildlife mapping, and discover how bats use Somerset towns, villages, and rural areas. This is new science. The Bat Group has done lots of work on designated areas such as the Mendips, Blackdown Hills, and Brue Valley, as well as the River Tone in Taunton. However, we know far less about bats' use of other built-up and rural areas. People cover their local area for an hour after sunset, with bat detectors that allow them to listen to and automatically identify the species of bat making their echolocation calls. The bat observations are recorded on their phones using an online bat count map in the iNaturalist app. The group counts usually last for an hour after sunset. |
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Somerset Wildlife Trust eventsDate/time: Various events throughout 2025 Somerset Wildlife Trust's events page features a variety of events, including a "Bird Song Walk / Dawn Chorus" in Frome, and several activities as part of the "Bloomin' Brilliant BioBlitz", such as learning about dormice, meadows, otters, soils, badgers, water voles, bryophytes, orchards, and hedges. |
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Where's Fixy?Date/time: Throughout 2025 The Fixy team will be facilitating volunteer-run repair groups and refurbishing unwanted smart tech donations, including laptops, tablets, mobile phones, digital cameras and other smart devices to be passed back into reuse by the local community. Visit our Fixy page to find out more. |
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Green and Healthy ConferenceLocation: Wesley Methodist Church Hall The Green and Healthy Conference 2025 brings together professionals from healthcare, local government, and community enterprises to explore how climate action and public health can work hand in hand. Organised by the Green and Healthy Frome partnership, Edventure Frome CIC, Frome Medical Practice, and Frome Town Council, the event features inspiring stories, themed forums, site visits, and a locally sourced lunch from the ‘pay what you can’ restaurant Canteen. The programme is designed to foster collaboration, shared learning, and practical solutions across local, regional, and national networks. |
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Cultivating Connections Community Food EventLocation: St Peter’s Community Centre, Yeovil Somerset Community Food is bringing together volunteers, service users, and organisations for Cultivating Connections – an annual celebration of community food initiatives. The event features inspiring talks, practical growing activities, and opportunities to network and collaborate. Highlights include a presentation by Joe Knights on Yeovil’s green spaces and the South Somerset Environment Forum, alongside a shared lunch made from seasonal and surplus produce. The gathering aims to strengthen food resilience and foster deeper connections across South Somerset. |
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Heading Upstream: Tackling causes, not consequencesLocation: The Canalside, Bridgwater The Community Council for Somerset, operating as Thrive, is convening its second Somerset Convention to shift the conversation from managing crises to preventing them. The event brings together community leaders and organisations to explore proactive strategies for resilience and reducing the need for intervention. Through panel debates, breakout sessions and presentations, participants will examine how to build capacity for change within individuals and communities, shaping a forward-thinking approach for Year 3 of Thrive’s strategy and beyond. |
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Visit South Somerset eventsDate/time: Various events until 28 November 2025 Our Visit South Somerset website features a variety of events, including "Exploring the Barwick Estate" at Yeovil Rugby Club, "Forest Bathing at Ham Hill," "Back in Time at Ninesprings," and "The Many Lives of Wyndham Hill." Other events include "Autumnfest," and "Festive Forest Crafts". Visit the What's On page to find out more. |
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Mendip Connections – bringing local people and projects together!Location: Shipham Village Hall, Shipham Mendip Hills National Landscape is inviting local groups and residents passionate about wildlife, heritage, and sustainable access across the Mendip Hills to a free showcase celebrating community-led projects. The event will feature displays from organisations including The Mendip Society, Somerset Wildlife Trust, and the National Trust, alongside opportunities to connect, share ideas, and explore inspiring initiatives. Highlights include two guest speakers: Charlie Fayers from A Patch Wilder on creating a thriving nature reserve and the discovery of a rare pine marten, and Amal Khreisheh, curator of archaeology at the South West Heritage Trust, unveiling the story of the remarkable Chew Valley Hoard. Attendees can also enjoy short films on the Strawberry Line and ash dieback, plus interactive exhibits and refreshments. The showcase aims to foster collaboration and celebrate the incredible work happening across the Mendip Hills. |
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Sustainable Wells eventsDate/time: Various events throughout 2025 Visit Sustainable Wells' events page for a variety of local events aimed at promoting environmental awareness and community engagement. These include litter picks, local food markets, climate justice marches, and educational gatherings such as the Sustainable Wells Gathering, which discusses issues like raw sewage discharges and phosphate pollution. The events are designed to encourage community participation and highlight sustainable practices. |
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