Vicky Barrett took this photo last Saturday in the Valley of Rocks.
A Rock with a View
Vicky Barrett took this photo last Saturday in the Valley of Rocks.
Across the moor….
A few photos from this week – Simonsbath, Wheddon Cross areas and then various points in between – Dunkery Beacon and Portlock Hill. Our first trip to Exmoor – we will be back!
Rose Lewis, 17 June 2021
Photo of the Week: Sunset Magic
Wildflower / cornflower annuals from Stogumber in the sunset on Tuesday
Hannah Schweitzer, 17 June 2021magical place
Wildflower Meadow
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.
Uplifting Exmoor mornings
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.
Around Simonsbath
Nicolas Kemp took these photos yesterday, 14 June 2021.
Sunset Drive
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
Pop-up Events turn focus onto Porlock High Street
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
Porlock Bay
Photos by Aishngra Smith, taken on the Bank Holiday Weekend.
Photo of the Month: May
The Barle. A soggy but beautiful walk from Lanacre via Pickedstones to Simonsbath and back along the valley.
By Irene Perrett.
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