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
Mental Health Awareness Week is an opportunity for people to talk about all aspects of mental health, with a focus on providing help and advice. This year, the theme will explore the experience of loneliness, its effect on our mental health and how we can all play a part in reducing loneliness in our communities. … 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
Sarah Crossley, Marketing and Communications Officer at SASP, tells us how getting outside in Somerset has helped her mental wellbeing, “I’ve had OCD for as long as I can remember, but I haven’t always been able to find ways to manage it. It wasn’t until the first lockdown, that I truly realised the impact my … Read more
Spring is around the corner, which means brighter days, beautiful pink blossom adorned on trees and Easter celebrations with friends and family. Now is the perfect time to plan your springtime adventures and we’re here to give you some inspiration on some upcoming events around Somerset. Rare plant fare – Wells For any nature lovers … Read more
Getting outside in Somerset is for everyone and there are lots of activities for people of all abilities. Sensory walks Sensory walks help people with complex disabilities to connect with nature and get active. They use their senses to connect with their surroundings and have meaningful experiences. Sense have created a toolkit to help those … Read more
At the beginning of a new year, we all feel a certain expectation to make resolutions and start off on the right foot, but how often do these last throughout the year? If you want to change your lifestyle, that is a big commitment. They key is to set goals and achieve them one small … Read more
It’s important to remind ourselves of the love that surrounds us in everyday life and all the forms it comes in. There is a different theme each week, including Love Yourself, Love Your Community, Love Your Green Space, and Love Your Friends and Family. We hope to inspire you to participate in activities that celebrate … Read more
