Take on a unique coastal adventure! Things to see and do on the Somerset and Exmoor Coast Written by: Nell Barrington, Project Manager – Somerset and Exmoor Coast Networking and Promotion Group 1. Walk 80 Miles in Eight Days Join the Somerset & Exmoor Coast Festival challenge and walk the length of theSomerset and Exmoor … Read more
When I gave birth, no one mentioned that I might hear babies crying even when mine was fast asleep, or that I’d wake up at 3:00am rocking a pillow and not remembering my baby was in her crib, questioning my mental stability. No one told me that this very early stage of parenthood was quite … Read more
A Case Study by Livvi Grant, Daffodil PR & Communications As someone who has always enjoyed walking and spending time in the great outdoors, I was thrilled to discover the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme in October 2022. Since then, I have been actively involved in their various initiatives, particularly their photo walks, which have been an … Read more
Tips for speaking to someone who is deaf and the barriers they face when participating in physical activity. Blog Written by Joseph Madge, Marketing & Communications Officer at #TeamSASP Today, May 2nd, marks the start of 2023’s Deaf Awareness Week with this year’s topic being Deaf Inclusion. I am a Marketing and Communications Officer for … Read more
Author: Adam Clarke, Get Outside in Somerset Ambassador “A tea session is modelled after the silence of retreat; a time to enjoy life far removed from daily existence.” – Sen Joo Nestled in a quiet, secret corner of the forest, a galaxy of dappled sunshine swayed with a web of shadows, born of the ascending … Read more
On the 20th March, the UK officially welcomes Spring! As we welcome the spring you may find yourself wanting to find new ways to Get Outside in Somerset. The days are getting longer, warmer and plants begin to bloom with local wildlife making more of an appearance too. For many of us, the change in … Read more
Linda Deeley, Walk Leader is starting an incredible series of walking events, to focus us on each step of our journey with Soul Walks! How often do you find yourself racing from one place to another without noticing the environment around you? How often do you stop, pause and breathe in the fresh air of … Read more
The winter can be tough on us and make it feel challenging to get outside in Somerset, but it’s also a reminder of how much the outdoor space around us means to our wellbeing. During these winter months, motivation, time outdoors and activity outdoors can significantly reduce. However, it’s important to remember that any time … Read more
Sophie Burns, Somerset Local Nature Partnership, discusses the importance nature has on our mental and physical wellbeing. “The natural world is the larger community to which we belong. To be alienated from this community is to become destitute in all that makes us human. To damage this community is to diminish our own existence.” – … Read more
