The spring clean up of Minehead Beach and the town centre is set to take place on Saturday, March 16 2024. Litter hotspots will be targeted on Minehead Beach and in the town centre itself.

Once the clean up event has come to an end, everyone will return to The Beach Hotel which is located on The Avenue street to sort out all of the collected litter. The sorting of the litter will allow it be recycled/disposed off in the correct way.

The mass litter picking spring clean is organised in partnership with the Severn Estuary Spring Clean. A health and safety briefing will first take place outside The Beach Hotel at 10:00am before litter picking commences.

Strong gloves, sturdy footware and waterproof clothing is recommended to bring with you. Litter pickers and sacks will be provided for the day of litter picking ahead. Every single piece of litter that is collected will make a huge difference to the local community.

It is also recommended to bring a rucksack with you, this is to hold essential items such as drinks, snacks, sunscreen and waterproofs.

Saturday, March 16 2024. 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

The Beach Hotel, The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 6AP

The reopening of the Watchet Community Bookshop is set for Saturday March 23, the shop will remain open until the end of October this year.

Volunteers run the shop entirely, and the shop relies solely on kind donations for its supply of books.

Funds raised at the shop go to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and to local good causes. As the books are donated it allows for up to 80% of its income to be donated.

Since the start of shop 15 years ago, it has raised and donated £165,000 the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and £80,000 donated as grants for local groups (Sea Scouts), and for sponsoring events (Watchet Flower Show).

To find out more information on the Watchet volunteer bookshop, including how you could donate books, visit www.watchetcommunitybookshop.co.uk or telephone 01984 634749.

Saturday March 23 at 10:30 - 4:30pm

The French acclaimed film “Anatomy of a Fall” will be showing at Watchet Community Cinema on Friday, March 22.

Set in the recent past in the French Alps in a Chalet, near Grenoble, The film follows an investigation and trial of a female novelist who is charged with the death of her husband.

A female novelist, Sandra, her husband Samuel and their eleven-year-old partially sighted son Daniel, have been living secluded in the French Alps. Her husband Samuel is found dead, it is presumed murder and Sandra is treated as the main suspect. An investigation around the death of Samuel begins, and the film launches into an unsettling psychological journey into the depths of Sandra and Samuel's conflicted relationship. Their son, Daniel, is caught in the middle of a trial, which takes its toll on their mother-son relationship.

Anatomy of a Fall has now gained two Golden Globes, and an Oscar for best original screenplay. The film has won the 2023 Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or.

Friday, March 22, doors open for refreshments at 6.30pm and the film starts at 7pm. Tickets at £4 are available on the door. For more information or to make a reservation please call Anne on 07557 734795.

Watchet Community Cinema, Knights Templar School, Watchet TA23 0EX. 

Tony Painter is to give an insightful talk on the fascination of place names in Somerset, exploring the thought provoking, beautiful, mysterious and amusing names of places in the region.

Most village and town place names around the country have a reason and can be explained, and Somerset is no different.

The community centre is delighted to welcome in Tony to Wiveliscombe and encourages you to come along to explore and unlock the secrets as to why villages and towns around Somerset are called what they are.

Tony will be explaining the naming of pubs, farms and fields as well.

Thursday March 21 at 7:30pm. All are welcome and tickets are £3, cash at the door (members can attend for free). Wiveliscombe, CommunityCentre, WestStreet, Wiveliscombe, Taunton TA4 2JP.

Enjoy the great outdoors and help have a positive impact on the environment by volunteering to plant trees.

The Wood Advent Farm in Exmoor, is hosting a volunteers day of planting trees.

The day will begin with a welcome talk including a health and safety briefing, morning tree planting, lunch and then afternoon tree planting.

Wood Advent Farm, said: “Help us make a positive impact on the environment by planting trees and contributing to a greener future. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, connect with nature, and meet like-minded individuals. No experience is necessary - just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands dirty!”

It is recommended that the appropriate clothing is worn, which includes wellies, warm and waterproof clothing that is appropriate for a British March day.

The Wood Advent Farm is asking volunteers to remember that the farm is located on a hill in Exmoor, and therefore fitness and mobility should be taken into consideration before participating.

To finish off the day and to replenish energy, afternoon tea and cake will be served before the day ends.

If you are interested in joining the volunteer tree planting event at Wood Advent Farm, please visit eventbrite.co.uk for more information and booking.

Friday, March 15 2024 at 09:30 - 17:00pm

The event is recurring, and other dates are available to join Wood Advent Farm for the planting of trees.

If you are looking for a challenge and to support a charity, this up-and-coming walk may be for you.

The ‘Incredible Walk’, organised and hosted by the Children’s Hospice South West will set out on a walking route between Minehead to Croyde for its 2024 fundraiser.

This is a three-day walk which is guided will take walkers across 60 miles of beautiful coastal countryside. Each year the charity picks up where it left off, walking the South-West Coast Path to raise money for young people and children living with limited conditions.

Sign up to take an incredible walk, taking in the breathtaking sights the South-West coast has to offer, whilst knowing you are support children and young people throughout the South West.

CHSW, said: “From the coast path’s official start point at Minehead, you will trek the rugged coastline of Exmoor, down to the scenic harbour village of Lynmouth, winding through idyllic coves and finishing in the seaside village of Croyde.”

More information about the walk, including ticket price can be found at www.chsw.org.uk/event/incredible-hike-2024

Join the Somerset Ladies in Business group for an enlightening session at their March meeting, in Taunton, as they delve into the intricacies of VAT registration with none other than Amy Thrower from Albert Goodman! 

VAT - a crucial aspect of the tax landscape, influencing business operations and consumer behaviour alike. Whether you're a self-employed professional or part of a larger organisation, understanding VAT registration is key to navigating the financial terrain successfully.Amy, a seasoned Chartered Certified Accountant, will be sharing invaluable insights including, When to register for VAT, Considerations prior to registration, Allowable pre-registration expenditure.

Bring your burning questions and gain exclusive access to expert advice from a VAT guru! 

Somerset Ladies in Business welcomes you to a dynamic community of empowered women eager to connect, collaborate, and uplift one another! 

Discover the power of authentic relationships and join us in fostering an environment of trust and camaraderie. Whether you're seeking inspiration, support, or simply a welcoming atmosphere to thrive in, our group offers all that and more.

Everyone is welcome to experience the warmth and motivation firsthand.

Friday, March 22 2024 from 10:00 - 12:30pm. Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club.