History

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...

{"h3": "Archival Role Overview"} We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented individual to assist in the preservation and organization of our cherished heritage at the Spark-A-Change Foundation. Key Responsibilities Sorting and Categorization: Accurately identify and categorize various physical mementos to ensure their preservation and...

{"h3": "Archival Role Overview"} We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented individual to assist in the preservation and organization of our cherished heritage at the Spark-A-Change Foundation. Key Responsibilities Sorting and Categorization: Accurately identify and categorize various physical mementos to ensure their preservation and...

About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Archivist to join our team at Spark-A-Change Foundation. As an Archivist, you will play a vital role in preserving our cherished heritage by sorting, recording, cleaning, and organising a variety of physical mementos.Key ResponsibilitiesCollection Management: Identify and categorise various physical...

About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Archivist to join our team at Spark-A-Change Foundation. As an Archivist, you will play a vital role in preserving our cherished heritage by sorting, recording, cleaning, and organising a variety of physical mementos.Key ResponsibilitiesCollection Management: Identify and categorise various physical...

Meet Head Gardener Claire Reid and come along on a tour of Hestercombe. Taking about 1.5 hours, you will learn about the gardens, the history and how the team keep it looking fab. _Normal garden admission applies._

**The Hestercombe Archive provides primary source material for scholarly research, teaching support, preservation, and public service, and actively encourages and promotes the use of its collections. It is our privilege, and responsibility, to ensure the careful storage and preservation of these important evidences of the property’s history for future...

Half-term activities in the gardens over half-term. This time the trail focuses on the history behind Hestercombe. Explore the background of the gardens with interesting questions about your surroundings. Plus there are loads of family friendly games and toys in the shop, from decorate your own wellies to sock in a box or a mini watering can. Enjoy the...

The Hestercombe archives are bursting at the seams with facts, pictures and accounts of the history of Hestercombe and those who lived and worked here. This post is the first of a series called 'Memories of Hestercombe', where we uncover lost and forgotten characters of the estate. - Written by Kim Legate, Archivist_ - Figure 1 - Thomas ‘James’ Tooze &...

The Garden History Society is working to compile a reference list of Conservation Management Plans (CMPs) and related research for historic designed landscapes. - Site name and location (including county) - EH Register grade, if applicable - Author/Consultants - Date - Title - Status e.g. draft, final - Where to find a reference copy (preferably a public...

Supporting the GP in Dermatology clinic. Sorting all digital triage and prioritising for the GP in terms of actions. Signposting some post to others such as clinical pharmacist etc. Extracting all information from clinical letters that needs coding and adding to notes Arranging appointments, referrals, tests and follow up appointments of patients Preparing...

About the RoleWe're looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Customer Experience Ambassador. As a key member of our restaurant team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that every McDonald's customer has a brilliant experience every time they visit.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and serve food to our customers in a clean and welcoming...

About the RoleWe're looking for a talented individual to join our team as a Customer Experience Ambassador. As a key member of our restaurant team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that every McDonald's customer has a brilliant experience every time they visit.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and serve food to our customers in a clean and welcoming...

**The Hestercombe Gardens Trust is an independent charitable trust.**: **News & Blogs**: **Hestercombe Gardens Trust**: **Jobs**: **Green Hestercombe**: **Philip White**: **Claire Greenslade**: **Venue Hire**: **Press, Marketing & Location Hire**: **Legal**: The Hestercombe Gardens Trust is an independent charitable trust. We rely on our dedicated team of...

Second and third line technical support for hardware and software for calls escalated via the ServiceDesk or directly: Understanding and interpreting the complex technical issues presented by users to best asses an appropriate response. Explaining problems and solutions to users. Analysis of presented user problems to identify the potential solutions....

About the RoleWe're committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences at McDonald's. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every customer leaves our restaurants satisfied and eager to return.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and serve food to our customers in a clean and welcoming environmentProvide top-notch customer service,...

About the RoleWe're committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences at McDonald's. As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring every customer leaves our restaurants satisfied and eager to return.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and serve food to our customers in a clean and welcoming environmentProvide top-notch customer service,...

**The next instalment from the Hestercombe Archives explores the fascinating early history of 'Haegsta’descumb', from 682 - 1391**: **_Written by_**_ _**_Kim Legate, Senior Archivist_**: As far as the valley of Helsdena (Hel... ‘s Valley). Then by a brook to the ford which is called Wealaford (Ford of the Welsh or Celts). And so along the course of that...

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My client based in Taunton is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their team.What they are looking for:At least 5 years of hands-on experience in commercial software development, with a strong focus on SOLID principles and architectural design.Advanced skills in C#, .NET, microservices architecture.Experience with Vue.js or similar...