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Hyacinthoides non scripta at Langport
Jun
30
Past Event
Hyacinthoides non scripta at Langport
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Vivary Park Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Neil Rudram Contact number  07989430179 Places up to 12 6             Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Gentle undulations Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10         Route Out Stoke S M, Henlade, CSM, N.Curry, Staithe Langport Stopping At Bluebell Community Cafe Route Back Aller, Othery, Middlezoy, Burrowbridge, East Lyng, Durston, W.Newton, CSM Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Ladies ride to Fivehead
Jun
27
Past Event
Ladies ride to Fivehead
08:30 – 12:30
Earlier start and finish as still fairly warm.     Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Vivary Park Bandstand  Start time 8.30 Ride Leader Hazel  Contact number  07576111141 Places up to 12 8 MAX             Distance* Intermediate  Miles 24 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 3 main hills. Stoke, Griffin and up to Hatch Beauchamp  Pace*** Slow cos of heat Average mph 8-10         Route Out Hatch Beauchamp, Curry Mallet Stopping At The Stable  Route Back North Curry, CreechSt Michael  Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
White Post Café...from Bishops Hull Church...21 miles...1200 ft...ascent
Jun
24
Past Event
White Post Café...from Bishops Hull Church...21 miles...1200 ft...ascent
St Peter & St Paul's Church
10:00 – 14:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at   Bishops Hull Church Start time  10.00am   Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number  07860 362794 Places up to 12   10             Distance*   Short Miles   21 miles Terrain**   Easy to moderate Height Gain ft   1200 ft ascent Pace***   Slow to intermediate Average mph   8,5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Route Back   Map/gps   Route details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55743428?privacy_code=tjLFQaQREsD8HMdAPLojHsuEgPESuhKL     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Community Nature Fest at Grist Mill - Saturday 20th June
Jun
20
Past Event
Community Nature Fest at Grist Mill - Saturday 20th June
Grist Mill Cafe Bar
09:30 – 15:00
    'Community Nature Fest at the Mill' taking place from 10.30am - a chance to explore the wonders of our local eco system plus the main building will be open and Mill shop. Cafe open for refreshments and then some time for you to browse before we head back  Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Vivary Park bandstand  Start time 0930 Ride Leader Sue Brooks  Contact number  07791 585395 Places up to 12 10 maximum             Distance* Long Miles 35 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 2,264 ft elev gain/918 max elev Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11mph         Route Out Angersleigh Hill, Culm Davy,Culmstock, Uffculme  Stopping At Grist Mill, Uffculme  Route Back Uffculme, Nicholshayne, Wellington, Bishops Hull Map/gps Personal Strava stats     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Meadow Cafe Bishops Lydeard
Jun
20
Past Event
Meadow Cafe Bishops Lydeard
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 13:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at Bishops Hull church Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Ewings Contact number  07535973244 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Short Miles 18 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 600 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-10         Route Out Bishops Hull, Hillfarrance, Oake, Halse Stopping At Meadow Somerset Route Back Fennington, Nailsbourne, French Weir Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Give Us a Break It's Dowlish Wake
Jun
18
Past Event
Give Us a Break It's Dowlish Wake
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt I am assured the weather will be kind to us, so... Dowlish Wake here we come! Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long Miles 34 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft /\/\/\ Up Down (Rpt3) Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Stoke St Mary - Broadway - Horton - Sea - Dowlish Wake Stopping At Perry's Cider Farm Route Back Dowlish - Ilminster - Ilton - Fivehead - Helland- NC - Home Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Maunsel Lock Tearooms...from Brewhouse...18miles...600 ft ascent
Jun
17
Past Event
Maunsel Lock Tearooms...from Brewhouse...18miles...600 ft ascent
Taunton Brewhouse
10:00 – 14:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt   Starting at   The Brewhouse Start time   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   10             Distance*   Short- medium Miles   18 miles Terrain**   Moderate Height Gain ft   596 ft ascent Pace***   Steady Average mph   8.5-9.5mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Maunsel Lock Tearooms Route Back   Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54680458     Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Monk's Yard In Hope
Jun
13
Past Event
Monk's Yard In Hope
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt After the disappointment of Thursday's rain (Forecast!) the weather on Saturday is supposed to be GOOD! Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long Miles 30 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Undulatingly pleasant Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Stoke St Mary - Slough Green - Broadway - Horton Cross Stopping At Monk's Yard Route Back Monks Yard - Broadway - Ashill - Beercrocombe - Curry Mallet - N Curry - Home Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Ride Hard to Monk's Yard
Jun
11
Past Event
Ride Hard to Monk's Yard
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt Again, bring your waterproofs we are going anyway - It's Cycling UK's Bike Week...so let's ride! Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Medium Miles 28 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Undulato Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph          Route Out Vivary - Stoke - Slough Green - Broadway - Monk's Yard Stopping At Monk's Yard Cafe Route Back Monk's Yard - Broadway - Ashill - Beercrocombe - C Mallet - N Curry - Home Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Coffee Mill Thrill
Jun
09
Past Event
Coffee Mill Thrill
French Weir Park
09:30 – 14:00
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt Bring your waterproofs we are cycling whatever (within reason of course!) Starting at French Weir Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 !0             Distance* Medium Miles 25 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Highs and Lows, that's life! Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out French Weir - Bradford on Tone - E Nynehead - Milverton Stopping At The Coffee Mill Route Back Milverton - Halse - Ash Priors - Bishops Lydeard - Kingston - Home Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Slowish to Dowlish
Jun
04
Past Event
Slowish to Dowlish
Vivary Park
09:30 – 14:30
      Members should ensure they sign up for a ride that is suitable for them New members are advised to contact the ride leader if in any doubt I think the weather will hold...  Starting at Vivary Bandstand Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 10             Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft The occasional view Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Vivary - Stoke St Mary - Broadway - Horton - Sea - Dowlish Wake Stopping At Perry's Cider Farm Route Back PCF - Ilminster - Ilton - Fivehead - N Curry - Home Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, Lights, Water and Snack   *Short up to 20miles, Medium 20 -30miles, Long 30-40miles Extended 40 miles+ **Easy mostly level ground, Moderate occasional gentle hills, Hard longer and/or steep hills,     Tough unrelentingly hilly or has a particularly long, steep climb ***Slow up to 9mph, Intermediate 9-11mph, Brisk 11-13mph, Fast 13mph+
Presentation: Tony Hampson talks about the proposed Bishops Lydeard to Norton Fitzwarren safe cycle route
Jun
03
Past Event
Presentation: Tony Hampson talks about the proposed Bishops Lydeard to Norton Fitzwarren safe cycle route
Taunton Quaker Meeting House
19:30 – 20:45
Tony will talk about the plan to create a safe walking and cycling route to link the WSR station at Lydeard to Taunton station, via Norton Fitzwarren. All are most welcome. Do come a bit early and enjoy a cuppa and a biscuit. Many thanks to Ian Bright for organising this talk.