Adult Learning with Somerset Heritage Service
As well as opportunities for schools and families, Somerset Heritage Service offers a wide range of learning for adults across Somerset.
From reminiscence sessions to medieval tile making workshops we provide, throughout the year a variety of experiences for every type of person.
Look at our programme below to see how you can enjoy your own fascinating local heritage.
John French, Public Programmes Officer, Somerset Heritage Service
Contact 01823 320223 or heritagelearning@somerset.gov.uk for more details.
Adult Learning Activities - Heritage Service
2008/09
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Somerset County Museum, Taunton
(The County Museum at Taunton Castle is now closed for
refurbishment until Summer 2010 when it reopens as
the new Museum of Somerset)
We now offer reminiscence and other sessions for adults on an outreach basis for the local Taunton area please call for details.
01823 320223
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Activity |
Age |
Date |
Time |
Pre Booked or drop in |
Price |
| November 2008 |
Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury Glass painting demonstration |
All |
1st |
11-4pm |
Drop-in |
free |
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Somerset Record Office, Taunton Friends of Somerset Archives: talk by Dr, Todd Grey, Devon Record Office (at SRO) |
Adult |
17th |
10.30-5pm |
Drop-in |
Free |
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Somerset Record Office, Taunton Introduction day: Sources for the History of your House |
Adult |
17th |
10.30-5pm |
Pre-booked |
Free |
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December 2008
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Somerset Rural Life Museum, Glastonbury Christmas Cooking demonstration |
Any |
6th |
2-4pm |
Drop-in |
Free |
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Somerset Record Office, Taunton Common Phrases in Latin and English (1/2 day course) (at Langport Library) |
Adult |
10th |
10-1pm |
Pre-booked |
£5/£4 concessions. |
| January 2009 |
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| February 2009 |
Somerset Record Office, Taunton. Friends of Somerset Archives:talk by David Hawkings on Transportation to Australia |
Adult |
11th |
Evening |
Drop-in |
Free to members or £3. |
| March 2009 |
Somerset Record Office, Taunton Introduction to the Somerset Record Office (for the Royal Overseas League, Taunton branch), in Taunton |
Adult |
9th |
10.30am - 5pm |
Pre-booked |
Free |
| April 2009 |
Somerset Record Office, Taunton.Friends of Somerset Archives:talk by Jane De Gruchy on Somerset Music |
Adult |
21st |
7.30pm |
Drop-in |
Free to members or £3. |
| May 2009 |
Somerset Record Office, Taunton Introduction to Somerset House History |
Adult |
11th |
10.30am - 4pm |
Pre-booked |
Free |
| June 2009 |
Somerset Record Office, Taunton Common Phrases in Latin and English: how to understand parish registers and other documents |
Adult |
9th |
6.30 - 9.30pm |
Pre-booked |
£5/£4 concessions |
| July 2009 |
Somerset Record Office, Taunton Friends of Somerset Archives: Tom Mayberry on the Battle of Sedgemoor, with battlefield tour |
Adult |
5th |
Afternoon |
Drop-in |
Free to members or £3. |
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Somerset Record Office, Taunton South West Area of Family History Societies: Family History fair, at Weston Super Mare |
Adult |
11th |
10am-4pm |
N/A |
Free |
| August 2009 |
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| September 2009 |
Somerset Record Office, Taunton Friends of Somerset Archives: talk by James Skeggs on Was it really the Plague? |
Adult |
17th |
7.30pm |
Drop-in |
Free to members or £3. |
| October 2009 |
Somerset Record Office, Taunton How to read old Handwriting: a palaeography day course |
Adult |
10th |
10am-4pm |
Pre-booked |
£10/£8 concessions |
| November 2009 |
Somerset Record Office, Taunton Common Phrases in Latin and English: How to understand parish registers and other documents venues tbc) |
Adult |
17th |
10am-1pm |
Pre-booked |
£5/£4 concessions |
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Somerset Record Office, Taunton Friends of Somerset Archives: talk by Liz Grant on Tales from the Quarter Sessions |
Adult |
TBC |
7.30pm |
Drop-in |
Free to members or £3. |
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