Top of the Hill drama
Local groups around Ham Hill and arts organisation Actiontrack are creating a processional performance (20th July) about the arrival of the first Iron Age tribe, who made Ham Hill their home 3,000 years ago. Theatre, music and large-scale puppetry will all be part of the performance. Workshops and rehearsals for makers, musicians and performers are being held in the run up to the performance – details about these and about attending the performance are on this link:
http://www.southsomersetcountryside.com/latest-news/news-update/“from-the-top-of-the-hill”.aspx
From the Top of the Hill is on Wednesday 20th July starting 6.00 p.m.

Ancient Tree Hunt
The Woodland Trust is on a quest to record the details of ancient trees across the land. You can enter info about trees you know, onto the Woodland Trust’s register. Learn how to use the hugometer technique to calculate whether a tree would be classified as ancient and search for trees already recorded in this locality.

http://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/project/hunt/

The Woodland Trust also has a vision that every child should have the chance to plant a tree – find out about FREE tree packs for schools and community groups

http://www.treeforall.org.uk/

Craft Fair
Barleymow’s Farm Shop near Chard is holding a Craft Fair on Bank Holiday Monday 29th August and invites makers to book a space to sell their wares. The Fair will run 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., opening at 10.00 a.m. for setting-up. Barleymow’s will be providing cream teas in aid of SURE Cancer Centre at Musgrove Hospital, Taunton. To book a stall telephone 01460 62130.

www.barleymowsfarmshop.co.uk

Montacute Markets
The September Montacute and Levels Best Farmers market will include All Things Fruit and Vegetable – a question-time session with panel consisting of local growers Charles Dowding, Pete Belben and Adam Powell. For children there will be veg-art and potato print pictures. £5 to book and submit a question – please contact Elaine on 01935 851280 in office hours or markets@farming.co.uk

In the Old Stable Courtyard at Montacute House Saturday 24th September.
Chard is a great place to stay. B&B Guest House accommodation is an ideal way of providing a base for exploring the surrounding area - you will always receive a warm welcome, cosy rooms and hearty breakfasts.