Ken Sellick first created the wildflower meadow on his farm near Stogumber, Somerset five years ago, after his crop was eaten by wildlife, and invited people to pay it a visit through some local ads.
In 2021, proceeds go to Macmillan. Have you been there yet?
These photos were taken by Rachel Thresher.
Red sky at night, shepherds delight, well a bit yellowy.
Certainly a beautiful morning with the early morning mist on the moor and reflections of light on Danes Brook and the Barle, so uplifting, so refreshing with nature all around.
By Alan Ottey.
Nicolas Kemp took these photos yesterday, 14 June 2021.
Sunset drive, ending at Porlock Weir. A few trees, various flora and a pony or two, and boats… it was a beautiful evening!
Julia Harper, 13 June 2021
Porlock. An eco-themed pop-up on Saturday 5 June 2021 is the first in a series of monthly events, animating and celebrating Porlock High Street, to aid recovery from Covid-19 lockdowns.
Funded by Somerset West & Taunton Council and organised by Porlock High Street Support Group, this event aims to draw the local community, as well as visitors, to the High Street in support of local traders.
Duncan McCanlis, Chair of the Porlock High Street Support Group, explained: “We are grateful to Somerset West & Taunton Council for providing the finance. This allows us to not only organise these community events, but we are also able to provide traders with a new online platform, put out more flower planters and benches around the High Street, all in support of Porlock’s amazing range of High Street shops.”
The first event will see a number of pop-up stalls along Porlock High Street where people will be able to buy and swap plants, find information about community projects, such as Plastic Free Porlock Vale, bring and take items at a freecycle table – and more.
Local children will be raising money towards the repair of the church clock by selling home-cut wild flowers outside St Dubricius Church.
“The series of six events will take place every first Saturday of the month, always with a focus on the High Street,” says Sarah Shorten, who heads the Events Team. “Each event will have a different theme, such as music or wellbeing, encouraging locals and visitors to rediscover a High Street and traders that are vibrant and authentic.”
The event this Saturday 5 June 2021 will run from 10 am to 2 pm.
More details about the event and Porlock traders can be found via the Porlock High Street Support Group’s Facebook Group
Photos by Aishngra Smith, taken on the Bank Holiday Weekend.
The Barle. A soggy but beautiful walk from Lanacre via Pickedstones to Simonsbath and back along the valley.
By Irene Perrett.
From Selworthy to Bratton to see swallows, North Hill, then the lower coast path to Selworthy Beacon. We watched a plane come along the valley below us (just visible in the photo) and then walked back down through the woods. A couple of adders basking in the warmth, first I’ve seen this year.
Irene Perrett, 27 May 2021
Photos by Diane Bryant, May 2021
What a difference a day makes in the weather! These were taken Tuesday and yesterday midday. I’m sure that when stags are in velvet they seem less concerned about people, as all of these were taken very close to the houses. Beautiful to watch.
Pauline Richards, 20 May 2021
