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Family river dipping
Explore the incredible underwater world beneath the surface of the River Culm.
Fencing work at Mount Fancy (west)
Volunteering with the Neroche Conservation Volunteers
Nightjars and owls
A guided walk with Somerset Ornithological Society and British Trust for Ornithology listening and looking out for native owls and the elusive nightjar.
Restoring the millpond wall at Coldharbour Mill
Neroche Conservation Volunteers will be carrying out a trail renovation of the millpond wall as part of a major new restoration project on the old millpond and surrounding grounds of the historic Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, a major conservation project supported by Blackdown Hills Natural Futures. Wear suitable outdoor clothes and boots, and bring packed lunch and water. Hot drinks will be provided. Park and meet at Coldharbour Mill Visitor Centre car park at ST 061 122. Please email info@ncv.org.uk if…
Miracle Theatre – The Cherry Orchard
Open Air Theatre at Smeatharpe Stadium. This summer, Miracle Theatre Company unpacks Chekhov’s bittersweet comedy about a once-wealthy family, whose idleness and extravagance have brought them to the brink of bankruptcy. Obstinate and self-absorbed, they are deaf to the rumblings of change which surrounds them, and unable to accept help when they need it.
Volunteering at Young Wood community woodland
The group will be generally improving the site facilities for use by groups spending time in the forest for bush-craft and wood-crafts. We are aiming to improve habitats for wildlife, manage woodland in a traditional way, and improve the infrastructure of simple shelters and workspaces on the site.
Goren Festival
A family-friendly and wildlife-friendly festival with live music, crafts, activities and workshops set on a picturesque, wildflower farm. Camping available.
Walking for health – Culmstock evening walk
Walking is great for health and happiness. This programme of volunteer-led health walks offer a chance to explore the outdoors, get to know the local area, have a chat and meet new friends. Anyone can turn up and join in - it is free, fun and friendly.
Walking for health – Dunkeswell
Walking is great for health and happiness. This programme of volunteer-led health walks offer a chance to explore the outdoors, get to know the local area, have a chat and meet new friends. Anyone can turn up and join in - it is free, fun and friendly.
Butterfly habitat monitoring and bracken cutting
Working on the Blackdown Hills Trust site at Keepers Field (near Wych Lodge) carrying out butterfly habitat monitoring and bracken cutting in the butterfly glades.




