A Blast From The Past

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. In this installment of Memories of Hestercombe we hear about the Grand Ball which took place in January 1897 - and the star studded Taunton guest list in attendance. _Written by Kim Legate, Archivist_ - On...

Making a Difference in Young People's Lives">As a Residential Support Worker in our Taunton team, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people aged 8-18 from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs.">About the Role">You'll work closely with our dedicated team to ensure the well-being and safety of young people,...

Create a Safe and Supportive Environment">As a Residential Support Worker in our Taunton team, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of young people aged 8-18 from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs.">About the Role">You'll be responsible for creating a sense of 'home' and stability, empowering young people to...

Empowering Young People's Futures">At The Cambian Group, we're committed to creating a nurturing environment where young people can thrive. As a Residential Support Worker in our Taunton team, you'll play a vital role in helping them achieve their full potential.">About the Role">You'll work closely with our dedicated team to ensure the well-being and safety...

**So it did snow in the end. And we've got some gorgeous pictures from wandering around the landscape gardens. As I'm sure you are aware, the gardens & cafe will remain open as long as at least one of us can get in! If you are worried about opening times this weekend, call the shop directly on 01823 413769, or the cafe to check yourself in for some hearty...

Philip gave us a tour of our 'new house' today and for some of us it was our first peek at the past, and to the future of Hestercombe. As you can imagine the house is a vast project. Parts of it are amazing while other parts are very 'officey' looking through years of County Council activity. But for me the most exciting part is the views down onto the...

Company Overview: LKQ Euro Car Parts Ltd has developed significantly over the past few years, expanding its offerings beyond being a leading distributor of car and LCV parts. Our focus remains on serving customers across three key markets – trade, retail, and collision – while maintaining an extensive inventory of over 100,000 different parts and...

This week I have been getting quite strange looks from visitors. After a year or two of propagating plants we are ready to start following Jekyll's plan of planting up the walls around the plat. Lutyens and Jekyll had such a strong working relationship that Lutyens has built the walls and left gaps specifically for Jekyll to plant into. So the vertical...

Foray Motor Group is the South West's award-winning Ford-only dealer group, with dealerships and service centres in Salisbury, Poole, Yeovil, Taunton, Andover, Shaftesbury, Bridgwater and Dorchester. The 9 location group, with an annual turnover in excess of £150m, employs circa 400 people, in a wide variety of job roles, and has excellent opportunities for...

**Are you committed achieving positive outcomes for others?** **Are you flexible enough to achieve the above?** **Are you ready?** If you can answer a wholehearted YES! to the three questions above we would love to hear from you immediately **Position: Support Worker & Senior Support Worker (Children’s Residential)** **Location**:South West Sexual...

Come and see the beautifully restored 17th century watermill at Hestercombe up and running and powering a wide range of exquisitely restored, historic machinery ranging from an apple scratter, to an oat crusher, a chaff cutter, winnower and saw bench. Meet the jolly miller as he grinds corn into flour and re-live times gone past in this unique building...

**Insurance Advisor** **Location: Taunton** **Salary: £20,000 - £25,000** We are actively looking for an Insurance Advisor to join our Taunton A-Plan team. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful organisation, where you will be provided with full training on the job and the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications. **About...

We are actively looking for an Insurance Advisor to join our Taunton A-Plan team. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful organisation, where you will be provided with full training on the job and the opportunity to gain industry recognisedqualifications. **About you**: - You will enjoy having conversations with people, listening and...

**Insurance Advisor** **Location: Taunton** **Salary: £20,000 - £25,000** We are actively looking for an Insurance Advisor to join our Taunton A-Plan team. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful organisation, where you will be provided with full training on the job and the opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications. **About...

Commercial Account Executive Salary Negotiable Taunton We are actively looking for a Commercial Account Executive to join our Taunton A-Plan Team. A-Plan Commercial have grown rapidly over the last 14 years’, and we now have over 200 people within the team across the UK. In this role you will be responsible for building rapport with new and existing...

Foster your career in project management by joining our team at Rise Technical Recruitment Limited. As a Project Coordinator - Mechanical, you will be responsible for managing projects worth £50,000 to £8,000,000 in value.About the Position:Coordinate project management from inception to completionCollaborate with colleagues and work autonomouslyPursue...

Job OverviewWe are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our volunteer team at Hestercombe, a world-famous heritage site with restored period gardens and a contemporary art gallery.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the operation of our gallery shop and gift/plant shop.Work closely with regional artisan makers to showcase their work.Provide...

Regular part time worker required for our family-run dairy farm in Stoke St Gregory, near Taunton. We are looking for a dedicated individual with experience in milking and wider farm duties. We operate a closed herd of 70 pedigree cows plus youngstock, supplying milk to Arla and direct raw milk sales from the farm. The farm has been certified organic since...

Job SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Volunteer Support Worker to join our team in Burnham. As a key member of our Community Employment Hubs, you will provide personalized support and guidance to clients in their employment journey.The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others, excellent communication skills, and the ability to...

Job OverviewWe are seeking an Inventory Coordination Officer to join our team, responsible for managing the receipt, storage, and dispatch of donations from our office in The Crescent.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement an effective inventory management system, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of stock levels.Coordinate the transportation of...