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Book Launch-The Historic Landscape of the Mendip Hills
30th June 15As part of Festival of Archaeology (11th- 26th July) the Mendip Hills AONB is launching the new Historic England publication on the archaeology and architecture of the Mendip Hills. The morning event will take place on Thursday 23rd July at Cheddar...
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Mendip Hills AONB Young Rangers: Recruiting now!
23rd June 15The Mendip Hills AONB Unit is recruiting 15 young people between the ages of 12 to 14 to join its popular Young Ranger programme for 2015-2017. The two year programme provides a fantastic opportunity to find out about protected landscapes through...
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Young Rangers Now Recruiting!
21st June 15Young Rangers Now Recruiting! – Deadline extended to Sunday 5th July! We are currently recruiting for our 6th intake of Young Rangers – please go to our Young Rangers page for more information about the scheme and for an application form.
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May and June
21st June 15Farm Visits Our May session was one of contrast. First we went to Fernhill Farm, where we were met by Jen. We were taken on a tour of the farm, looking at the sheep and cattle, we visited their orchard and...
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March and April
21st June 15Earth Science Centre We had a great visit to Somerset Earth Science Centre in East Mendips. The day started with some hedge cutting and coppicing next to the centre and after lunch Juliette took us to visit Whatley Quarry. We...
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January and February
21st June 15Archery and Wells Museum Our trip this month was down to Wells for some archery and a visit to the Wells Museum. From a snowy start at Charterhouse, the weather improved as we went down the hill to Wells. The group...
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Now Recruiting for 2015-2017!
17th June 15NOW RECRUITING FOR 2015-2017 ! We are delighted to announce that further to another successful programme, the Mendip Hills AONB Unit is recruiting 15 young people between the ages of 12 to 14 to join its next two-year Young Ranger programme. Application...
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Cheddar Walking Making Great Strides
9th June 15Cheddar is ‘making great strides’ towards becoming a Walkers Are Welcome village thanks to the support of the community, according to the chairman of Cheddar Walking, Huw Robson. Cheddar Walking, was set up following a well-attended meeting where a number of...
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