The People’s Emergency BriefingLocation: Various locations The People’s Emergency Briefing is a community screening film presented by Chris Packham, exploring how the climate and nature crisis affects everyday life in the UK. It highlights the risks to areas such as food supply, national resilience and local communities, while also setting out practical solutions. People can find a local screening through the map or arrange one in their own community. Screenings are designed to prompt discussion about what can be done locally and how communities can engage with decision-makers. |
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Exmoor Dark Skies Festival 2026Location: Venues across Exmoor National Park Discover Exmoor after dark during the festival’s 10th edition. Its programme includes stargazing, planetarium sessions, guided night walks, bike rides and theatre, celebrating the National Park’s exceptional night skies. Check the remaining events for dates, prices, age guidance and booking requirements. Some sessions are already fully booked. |
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Tales of Bravery and TriumphLocation: Ham Hill Country Park, TA14 6RW Join our Ham Hill Ranger Team and Yeovil’s Tea and Poetry Group for an afternoon of storytelling, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows. Bring a prepared story of up to 5 minutes, inspired by family tales, local history or the landscape. Suitable for families with children aged 8 and over. Meet at Ham Hill Visitor Centre at 3.50pm and book a place for everyone who plans to tell a story. |
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Ecology Action Day: water vole habitatsLocation: Driver Farm, near Simonsbath / Challacombe, Exmoor Young people aged 15 to 18 can join Exmoor National Park’s Pioneers Project to learn about water voles and help improve their habitat ahead of a planned reintroduction in 2027. Activities include creating leaky dams and planting wetland plants. Bring wellies, waterproof clothing, lunch, snacks and water. The site has uneven, slippery ground and compost toilets without disabled access; check the event page for meeting-point and accessibility details before booking. |
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Family Forest FunLocation: Netherclay Community Woodland, Taunton Explore the autumn woodland with Forest School-style activities, including bug hunting, den building and bushcraft, before finishing with toasted marshmallows around the fire. Recommended for children aged 4 to 10. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. |
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Fire-lighting and Charcoal MakingLocation: Ham Hill Country Park, TA14 6RW Discover traditional outdoor skills with our Ham Hill team, try charcoal making and create autumn-inspired artwork to take home. Suitable for children aged 7 to 11, accompanied by an adult. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and meet at Ham Hill Visitor Centre 10 minutes before the session, with your ticket ready. |
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Sustainable Street: share your ideasLocation: Clarks Village, Street; call to confirm the exact meeting point Join Sustainable Street’s monthly meeting to share ideas about sustainability and community resilience. Call ahead to confirm the meeting point and arrangements. |
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Green Open Homes: FromeLocation: Participating homes in Frome and the surrounding area Frome Town Council’s Green Open Homes programme offers a chance to see energy-saving improvements in real homes and hear directly from the people who made them. Explore measures ranging from draught-proofing to insulation, solar panels and air source heat pumps, without a sales pitch. With 10 households taking part, the programme offers ideas for different homes and budgets, whether you rent or own. Visits include drop-in sessions and pre-booked appointments; check each property’s opening times, booking requirements and accessibility before travelling. |
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LandAlive Winter ConferenceLocation: The Bath and West Showground The LandAlive Winter Conference will focus on building viable, resilient and profitable farming businesses for the future. The event will bring together farmers, land managers, food businesses, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to explore practical solutions, business models and innovations that can help farms adapt and thrive. |
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National Tree Week: plant trees at Ham HillLocation: Witcombe Valley, Ham Hill; view the meeting point Join our Ham Hill team during National Tree Week to help plant 2,500 native trees across Witcombe Valley and Pit Wood. Building on last year’s 3,000 trees, all donated by Carbon Aware Productions, the planting will expand and connect wildlife habitats. Everyone is welcome, whether for half an hour or the whole session. Follow the signs and park in the field at the end of Witcombe Track. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear, and bring lunch if staying. Bring a spade if you can; limited tools will be available. Friends of Ham Hill will provide tea, coffee and biscuits, with apple cake from Ranger Paul. |
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Derek vs Derek: screening and Q&ALocation: The Seed Factory, Aller, Somerset Our Natural Environment Team is organising a screening of Derek vs Derek, a documentary following 2 neighbouring Devon farmers with opposing visions for the countryside. The screening will be followed by a Q&A exploring the issues raised. Watch the trailer and meet the filmmakers, or read CAG Somerset’s account of a community screening in Wiveliscombe. |
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