September Light

I 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...

**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...

**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...

Activity 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...

Required: Electricians / Electrical Installers Start Date: Monday 23rd September 2024 Location: Taunton (TA1) Electricians Pay Rate: £23.50 per hour (CIS) Electrical Installer Pay Rate (up to): £19.00 per hour Site Hours: 45hrs p/wk (Monday-Friday) Duration: Circa 6 months Duties: Installing containment, lighting, wiring on a commercial...

The 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...

Required: Electricians / Electrical Installers Start Date: Monday 23rd September 2024 Location: Taunton (TA1) Electricians Pay Rate: 23.50 per hour (CIS) Electrical Installer Pay Rate (up to): 19.00 per hour Site Hours: 45hrs p/wk (Monday-Friday) Duration: Circa 6 months Duties: Installing containment, lighting, wiring on a commercial project. ...

This is a fixed-term consultant post for 3 months, with the possibility of a substantive appointment. We welcome applicants who wish to work part-time or flexible hours.The post involves working on our Paediatric Assessment Unit, a 1:12 ward service, and on-call shifts for general paediatrics. You will join a team of 14 General Paediatricians in providing...

This is a fixed-term consultant post for 3 months, with the possibility of a substantive appointment. We welcome applicants who wish to work part-time, as well as those who are available to work full-time.The post involves working on our Paediatric Assessment Unit, as well as providing general paediatric cover on the ward and in outpatient clinics. You will...

We 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...

The 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...

Speech 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....