2019 Barry Lane Lecture Vince Russett talks about the archaeological discoveries made by the Charterhouse and Environs Research Team, explains their contribution to our understanding of Mendip's history, and reveals the lessons other community archaeologists can learn from CHERT.
Colin Varndell tells us about the natural history of hedgehogs, and shows how we can help slow the recent decline in numbers.
Jim Hardcastle, the AONB manager, will talk about the importance of the Mendip Hills and explain plans to ensure and enhance its future. Members will be emailed log-in details a few days before the meeting. If you're not on our email list and would like to listen to the talk, please get in touch using […]
Geologist Doug Robinson explains the geological history of the Mendip Hills and reveals how local stone has been used in some of Westbury's buildings. Members will be emailed log-in details a few days before the meeting. If you're not on our email list and would like to listen to the talk, please get in […]
Wells & Mendip Museum - Collections, Collectors and Curators To fully appreciate a museum's collections you need to understand the collectors and the curators. David Walker, the current curator, shows some examples, revealing how different personal interests led to our local museum's fascinating and diverse collection. If you'd like to be sent the Zoom link […]
Reptiles of Somerset with John Dickson, Reptile and Amphibian Group for Somerset, All of Britain's widespread reptiles are found in Somerset, though some far more frequently than others. John explains how to identify the different species, where you are likely to find them, and the threats they face. If you'd like to be sent the Zoom […]
A Prehistoric Ritual Centre: The Power of Priddy Dr Jodie Lewis For the last 15 years, Dr Jodie Lewis has been investigating Mendip's many ritual sites. Her recent excavations of newly-discovered Neolithic monuments in Priddy suggest that this region was important during pre-history and became a powerful ceremonial centre in the 4th-3rd millennia BC. If you’d like […]
Water - and the issues for Westbury A talk by Emma Giffard & Ann Langdon Non-members most welcome
Mark Hutchinson explains the medieval period rivalry for land and power between the Bishop of Bath & Wells and the Bishop Abbot of Glastonbury. Upcoming talks: 21st November ‘Hedges’ by Megan Gimber of the People’s Trust for Endangered Species 16th January ‘National Trust Reserves on Mendip and the new Mendip National Nature Reserve’ by Lauren […]
