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September Light
2 months ago
In the next two weekends the focus at Hestercombe is all about light
- in the form of Illumina. The gardens are transformed by night with the work of Ulf Pederson who will light up the gardens with his light projections. It's a fantastic event and I highly recommend you come even if just to see the garden in a different perspective. Even if you know that gardens well, it is mind bendingly disorientating at night and feels totally different
- a great experience.
But during September Hestercombe has it's own light show. September sunlight is so different to the rest of the year. The sun is lower in the sky creating a warm orangey glow across the land and some wonderful shadow effects. The earlier you get up the better. The plants really look as though they are lit up from the inside and this early morning fog and mist just makes it more atmospheric.
So set the alarm and get in for opening at 10am to 'see the light'- but if you are a night owl come in the evening to see Illumina
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September Plant Heroes
2 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeI have mixed emotions about September. I love the light. I love the warm weather. But I cant shake off that feeling of impending doom as the nights draw in and the temperature drops - I have absolutely no love for winter! It is just too cold, and I can't even get excited about the prospect of snow. I've tried to enjoy sledging but frankly it's cold and wet...
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Exclusive Art Workshops with Ulf Pedersen
2 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time**Thanks to Arts Council England funding we can now reveal an exclusive opportunity to work with the Illumina artist, Ulf Pedersen.** Ulf will be running a hands on, practical workshop to create one brand new art installation to form the 'finale' of Illumina. **The workshops will aim to create a NEW installation to form the 'finale' of Illumina.** The theme...
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Much Ado About Nothing at Hestercombe
2 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full time**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...
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Illumina Guerrilla Light-ups Around Taunton, Exeter
2 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeActivity for Illumina at Hestercombe is hotting up and as a prelude look out for the upcoming Guerilla Projections planned for Taunton, Bridgwater, Wellington and Exeter from August 22nd via Facebook and Twitter. **PRESS PREVIEW OF ILLUMINA** **Thursday September 5**th**. **Drinks and canapés at 8.15pm followed by exclusive access to the gardens at 9pm...
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Win An Afternoon Tea for Two!
2 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeThe Column Room has been popular this summer with some very special afternoon teas and luxury light lunches served in a vintage setting overlooking the formal gardens. To see in the new autumn menu (think blackberries, smooth chocolate and caramel apple... ) we're running a competition on our facebook page! All you have to do to be in with a chance of...
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Domestic Cleaner
3 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Rosie's Housekeeping Limited Full timeWe are expanding and looking for more great people to join us! Rosie's are a local business with many loyal customers and have recently moved into Exeter. Due to this growth, we are looking to bring more cleaners onto our team. You will be a part of an excellent team who pride themselves on delivering high quality cleans. To begin, we will show you how we...
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How We Make Charcoal
2 months ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Hestercombe Gardens Full timeThe forest kiln in the 1990s Tomorrow is Charcoal Burning Day at Hestercombe. It means an early start for our Gardens Team who will light the kiln at 5am and stay up at the Charcoal Burner’s Camp in the woods until it gets dark and the charcoal is made. We’re also open a little later than usual tomorrow - you can explore the gardens until 8pm and also...
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Supported Employment Coordinator
3 days ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Discovery Full timeDepartment Business Support Roles Discovery, part of Dimensions, is proud to be independently recognised as a Great Place To Work for a second year in a row in 2023.A fantastic opportunity to join the Supported Employment Team as a Supported Employment Coordinator, managing your own diary, working out in the community and ad-hoc homeworking. What could be...
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Speech and Language Therapist
4 weeks ago
Taunton, United Kingdom Long-term Teachers Ltd Full timeSpeech and Language Therapist Full time Permanent positionSeptember 2024 start Up to £44,000 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience) Long - Term teachers have a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist school based just outside of Taunton, who are part of a trust that provides therapeutic care and education for children and young people....