Buzzing About Our New Bees

"To me the sound of summer is the buzz of bees as they happily collect pollen from the plants. I have a real interest in pollinators and make sure that the plant centre stocks plants that encourage bees, butterflies and other insects. **Pollinators are important** Bees pollinate 3/4 of the world's most important crops. Sadly bee numbers have been...

There’s little better than a butterfly fluttering past, a bee buzzing by or a dragonfly darting through when you’re pottering in the garden. You can make those chance encounters more likely by embracing wildlife gardening. Luckily, finding the balance between a wildlife garden and beautiful planting is easier than you might think. Here, we suggest five...

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Last Friday was our 1st **FUN FRIDAY** and we had a great turn out! Children (and adults) enjoyed biscuit decorating and Malcolm's magic show... Sasha brought a little donkey to meet everyone... Some children fell in the pond when their raft fell apart!! And there was a fantastic assortment of fancy dress fairies, here's some pictures below! The next Fun...

**- amazing footage... **Take a look at this incredible footage of our Lesser Horseshoe Bats.

On the 'blog' section of our website there are regular updates about what's growing on! In the gardens Claire (Head Gardener) and Jo do reports on what's happening, with Claire's **plant ID** ***and find out about the history of Hestercombe from Kim, our archivist, who quietly works away reading old manuscripts or discovering who's who in black and white...

**On a balmy summer's evening - yes we have had a few of them - Folksy Theatre burst on to their makeshift stage in front of the Orangery in the heart of Hestercombe's formal gardens with their adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'. It's my favorite Shakespeare and I was not disappointed. The Folksy group was full of energy, colour and skill...

About the job Branch Colleague **Branch ColleagueJ **ohnson Dry Cleaners, a Service Based Retail Company Location: taunton **Job Type**: 40 hours **You also have the opportunity to earn an uncapped weekly bonus** **Job description - **Have you been looking for a new career after working in retail or hospitality? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen...

**In 2005, Hestercombe Gardens Trust took ownership of Gotton Copse, a patch of woodland roughly 9 acres in size, but it was several years later that we started to restore the area ~ and found swathes of glorious bluebells!**: - Watch above: Ben gives a tour of the Bluebell Walk at Gotton Copse_ - by Ben Knight, Gardener_ **In 2005, **Hestercombe Gardens...

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**Now that we’re getting stuck into February (where did the last month go?!) there are a few more events in the pipeline. Over the next month or so Claire is putting on her popular gardening workshops. From pruning to planting there’s something for all budding gardeners! But do make sure you book quickly as they fill up fast. Gardeners Workshops And if...

Bakery Manager & Assistant Manager roles available!Welcome to Taunton, the heart of Somerset, where heritage and modern living blend seamlessly to create an inviting and vibrant community. As you explore Taunton, you'll find a town rich in history yet buzzing with contemporary charm. The town centre is a delightful mix of the old and new. Admire the stunning...

Team Leader (Barista Maestro) - Isleport Highbridge DT - 35 Hours Per Week - Permanent Here at Costa Coffee, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee. We’re all about embracing passion, energy, and teamwork to serve memorable moments for every one of our customers. If you’re an aspiring Store Manager ready to head up a team, this could be the...

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It is HOT, HOT, HOT. The gardens team are wilting as quickly as the plants and my gentle coaxing and reminders about the how awful it was working in the rain last year are not helping! But we wouldn't be true Brits if we weren't moaning about the weather. All weather and climates come with their own set of problems, but, come on, this is a proper summer!! A...

**At last! The good weather is upon us, for now at least. So enjoy it whilst you can. And there were hundreds of you who did just this on Saturday at our Summer Fete which was a storming success and I can’t be too pleased that the sun shone for the day.** So here’s a few photos **Thank you to all involved**, the event wouldn’t have been the same...

**You may be wondering what on earth has happened to our lawn. Just to reassure you that it is not herbicide or a new type of grass that we are trialing. It is the sight of a large marquee that sat there for over a month so that we could have our Christmas market followed by the skating rink. The grass will very quickly recover as soon as the weather warms...

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**About the role** **Customer Advisor - Checkouts** **Part time - Min 8 hours per week with flexibility up to 20-30 hours per week** **3 Month Fixed Term Contract** **Shifts available Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 8.00pm** **UK Notional hourly rate £11.31 per hour** **B&Q Taunton Store** We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. Every...