Christmas Has Been Packed Away

50% OFF CHRISTMAS! The Hestercombe Gift Shop is now selling Christmas items for an amazing HALF-PRICE! Plus HOLLY WREATHS and MISTLETOE to bring the outdoors in! Beautiful wooden and fabric decorations and last minute gifts for all the family. From sparkly snowmen to beautiful carved tea light holders the Hestercombe shop has a great range of Christmas...

...and looking relaxed after a week's holiday with his young family including three very energetic little boys... Kevin is our Welsh Wizard Head Chef and even on his hols he has been thinking about the new Autumn menu. Always seasonal, I think we can look forward to pumpkins and butternut, sweet potatoes and casseroles but he does promise to keep the hand...

**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...

We are recruiting for an experienced Goods Inwards Operative to join our established warehouse team within our site based in Taunton. The Goods Inwards department is key to the day to day, efficient running of the business & its main functions are receiving in deliveries, maintaining the warehouse environment & stock accuracy. **You will be -** - Checking...

Crunch through fallen leaves in the Landscape Garden, spot holly bushes and steal a kiss under the mistletoeHestercombe’s winter gardens are glimmering with the sleepy, frosty signs of the season. Paying us a visit is a wonderful way to get into the festive spirit, but in the meantime you can check out these ideas for a magical alternative Christmas...

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**With autumn in full swing now we are certainly finding plenty to do in the gardens! Apart from the seemingly never ending task of leaf blowing and raking we have been chopping back all the Mexican daisies that grow in the walls. This reveals the beautiful stone work underneath and shows off the intricate structure of the Formal Garden. We also have some...

There has definitely been a change in the weather recently and we are looking forward to our Autumn Events programme. Planting & gardening workshops a-plenty, with Bicton College setting up new courses and our own too with Head Gardener Claire Reid: Confident Gardener Class We will shortly be moving towards our Christmas activities, from skating to Father...

Here at Growth Technology, we have a busy warehouse that is responsible for picking and packing orders for our customers, we are looking for a positive and hardworking individual to join our friendly team. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and the despatch team play a vital role in achieving this. If you are self-motivated and have...

**...especially when it's so very nice. I had a telephone call from Mrs Hall today, whose daughter married here at the end of July - "...the day was perfect - everything was absolutely perfect. Julie White (Wedding Co-ordinator) was marvellous. She listened to us from the start, gave advice, shared her knowledge and experience in the kindest and most helpful...

**‘Choristers from Wellington School Chapel Choir entertained a packed audience to a magical evening of Carols By Candlelight in Hestercombe House on Saturday.’ The event took place in the grand Victorian hallway of the House, with the choir positioned on the impressive staircase which was festooned with festive garlands. The picture shows 4 of the...

We are looking to recruit a full or part time assistant to work in our busy Bakery cake department. The main duties will include preparing, weighing and baking products from our cake departments huge range of sweet treats. Some packing, labelling and displaying will also be required. The exact hours and pay will be discussed at interview. Rumwell Farm Shop...

**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...

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking an exceptional Mechanical Equipment Specialist to join our esteemed client's team. This role presents a unique opportunity for a skilled professional to develop their expertise in bespoke lifting equipment and become a go-to specialist in electro-mechanical machinery.The successful candidate will be based at home with...

**The weather has been against us for the last couple of weeks and it can sometimes be difficult to find suitable jobs to do in the garden. When it is frosty, we avoid walking on the grass. This is because the frozen cells in each blade of grass get crushed by the weight of a person, leaving ugly black footprints on the lawn when the ground thaws. Last week...

**Hestercombe Shop Blog!! (a little message from Hannah - Shop Manager)** The shop is changing with the new wintery season........there's lots of new and exciting gifts arriving weekly, from stocking fillers to that extra special gift for someone in your life. Locally produced items available to support the area and community, all our cards are personally...

Hestercombe’s Wildflower meadow - showing evidence of the hot early summer (image: Ben Knight) - By Claire Greenslade_ “It has been such an extraordinary year in so many ways, even weather wise - spring was so hot that half the plants in the Wildflower Meadow germinated quickly, flowered and went to seed in a flash, and the whole site looked a bit burnt...

Our Despatch Team play a crucial role in our company, the team are responsible for picking and packing orders for our national and global customers. We have an exciting new opportunity within Growth Technology for a Despatch Team Leader. As part of this role you will be responsible for the Despatch Department and the internal functions. **The main duties of...

At Spark-A-Change Foundation, we are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Community and Events Volunteer. About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our outdoor events throughout the year.Key ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for team members who can help with setting up and packing away equipment, as well as providing...

We are looking for a talented individual to join our Volunteer Events Team as an Event Support Staff member. In this role, you will play a key part in helping us deliver successful events throughout the year.Responsibilities:Collaborate with the events team to plan and execute eventsSet up and pack away equipment as requiredInteract with attendees, providing...