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Talk on European Union in St John's Church, Horsington

Fri 23 May 2014
By Jane Jones
Talk on European Union in St John's Church, Horsington

Roland Rudd is Chairman of Business for New Europe. He will give a talk at St John’s Church, Horsington on Friday 6th June 2014. This will give us an opportunity to learn more about the mystery which is the European Union!

ANVIL Examines Freedom of Expression with Gill Cleverley

Tue 15 Apr 2014
By John Baxter
ANVIL Examines Freedom of Expression with Gill Cleverley

Recently Gill Cleverley, a long standing member and speaker for Amnesty International on Human Rights, led a discussion on Freedom of Expression with the ANVIL discussion group.

ANVIL Session Holds a Lively Discussion on Unsustainable Economics

Wed 26 Feb 2014
By John Baxter
ANVIL Session Holds a Lively Discussion on Unsustainable Economics

Meeting in the Quaker Barn, a lively ANVIL group spent an evening of challenging and interesting discussion and enjoyable socialising. Might this be something you would enjoy?

Talk by Canon Jesse Sage on his Ministry in South Africa

Mon 24 Feb 2014
By Jane Jones
Talk by Canon Jesse Sage on his Ministry in South Africa

Canon Jesse Sage was a very popular Rector in Horsington and Templecombe. He is returning to give a talk in Horsington Church on Sunday 2nd March. Join us for this talk, followed by a delicious cream tea.

Launching ANVIL – Something rather different UPDATED

Thu 23 Jan 2014
By John Baxter
Launching ANVIL – Something rather different <small style='color: red;'>UPDATED</small>

ANVIL is a structured discussion group which aims to hammer away at some of the serious issues, (ethical, political, religious, cultural, social, environmental) that face us and keep on resurfacing. Join the discussion.

Adventurer Helen Lloyd Shares Her Experiences at the Half Moon

Wed 18 Dec 2013
By Phil Bovey
Adventurer Helen Lloyd Shares Her Experiences at the Half Moon

Bestselling author and global adventurer Helen Lloyd has cycled the length of Africa unassisted, and attempts her toughest challenge yet this winter - cycling across Eastern Siberia. Helen shares her experiences on 28th December at the Half Moon Inn, Horsington.

What in the World Made Me Choose You?

Mon 18 Nov 2013
By Simon Heathcote
What in the World Made Me Choose You?

Find out the REAL reasons we choose our partners, who we are attracted to and why. Come along to Holbrook House on Monday 26th November at 7.30pm and discover the answers to troubling questions about the mystery we call love.

Talk in St Johns Church, Horsington: "Jerusalem & Palestine"

Thu 9 May 2013
By Jane Jones
Talk in St Johns Church, Horsington: "Jerusalem & Palestine"

Sir Anthony Goodenough will talk on Jerusalem and Palestine and the work of the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital in St John's Church, Horsington on Friday 24th May at 7.30pm.

Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: 'The Hunt for the Stourhead Dormouse'

Mon 22 Apr 2013
By Caroline Rathbone
Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: 'The Hunt for the Stourhead Dormouse'

The Somerset Wildlife Trust South East Area Group's final illustrated talk of the season takes place on Tuesday 7 May at Caryford Hall, Ansford. Come and learn about the dormouse and the hunt for these enchanting creatures at Stourhead.

General Sir Richard McCreery - The Last Great Cavalryman

Tue 5 Mar 2013
By Jane Jones
General Sir Richard McCreery - The Last Great Cavalryman

Author Richard Mead will talk about his book "Cavalry General", describing the distinguished military career of General Sir Richard McCreery. The talk takes place at St John's Church, Horsington, on Sunday 10th March.

Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: Wildlife Highlights in Botswana

Sat 2 Mar 2013
By Caroline Rathbone
Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk: Wildlife Highlights in Botswana

The Somerset Wildlife Trust's South East Area Group is holding its next illustrated talk on Tuesday 5th March. The subject is 'Wildlife Highlights in Botswana' by Stephanie Tyler and will take place at Caryford Community Hall.

Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk - A Seasonal Look at British Wildlife

Fri 30 Nov 2012
By Caroline Rathbone
Somerset Wildlife Trust Talk - A Seasonal Look at British Wildlife

On Tuesday 4th December the Somerset Wildlife Trust is giving a talk entitled 'British Wildlife in Autumn and Winter' at Caryford Hall, Ansford. The talk is a seasonal look at British wildlife with photographer and wildlife writer David Kjaer.

An Intrepid Adventure From South to North Pole

Tue 16 Oct 2012
By Julie Verney
An Intrepid Adventure From South to North Pole

Our Parkinson's Group meeting this month includes an illustrated talk about two local and intrepid adventurers' journey from the South to the North Pole. Join us for an illustrated journey on Wednesday 17th October.

Community Barn Owl Project - A Talk in Bruton

Sat 3 Mar 2012
By Sarah Hobbs
Community Barn Owl Project - A Talk in Bruton

Find out about barn owls and how to get involved in a new conservation project being launched by Somerset Wildlife Trust. The first Community Barn Owl Project talk takes place at Bruton School for Girls on Monday, 12th March 2012.

Route 60 Plus Road Show for Older Drivers

Thu 5 Jan 2012
By Somerset Road Safety
Route 60 Plus Road Show for Older Drivers

Helping older drivers to drive safely and for longer at the Route 60 Plus Road Show, presented by the Somerset Road Safety team at Wincanton Memorial Hall, on Wednesday 11th January 2012 from 10:00 am to 1.00pm.

Don't Miss an Illustrated Talk on 19th Century African Exploration

Mon 5 Dec 2011
By Jane Jones
Don't Miss an Illustrated Talk on 19th Century African Exploration

Just a reminder that Colonel John Blashford-Snell will kindly be giving an illustrated talk on 19th Century Darkest Africa in St. John’s Church, Horsington on Friday 9th December at 7.30 pm in aid of the Church restoration.

An Evening of Adventure

Mon 28 Nov 2011
By Lachlan Fraser
An Evening of Adventure

Two illustrated talks about the Oman and the North West Frontier Region of Pakistan promise an evening of adventure in Cucklington Village Hall on Saturday 3rd December.

A Talk on 19th Century Darkest Africa

Fri 11 Nov 2011
By Jane Jones
A Talk on 19th Century Darkest Africa

Famed explorer Colonel John Blashford-Snell will give an illustrated talk in St. John's Church, Horsington on Friday 9th December about exploration in 19th Century Darkest Africa.

Madagascar - Island of Wonders

Tue 8 Nov 2011
By Julie Verney
Madagascar - Island of Wonders

Wincanton and Area Parkinson's Group is hosting an illustrated talk about this unique island at its monthly meeting on November 16th in the Meeting Room of Wincanton Memorial Hall from 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Admission £2 to include refreshments (£1 for members).

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