Aug
06
2025 Past Event
Talk: Albania by Neil Rudram
Taunton Quaker Meeting House
07:30 – 08:45
Talk
Aug
05
2025 Past Event
'Brisk' cycle to the Swans Neck cafe at Halberton - Tuesday 5th August
The Swans Neck Café
09:30 – 15:00
      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 chuch  Start time 9.30am Ride Leader Sue Brooks Contact number  07791 585395 Places up to 12 8              Distance* Long Miles 46 miles  Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft Elev gain 2301 ft/max elev 498ft Pace*** Brisk Average mph 11-13 mph         Route Out Bishops Hull, Bradford on Tone, Langford Budville, Higher Greenham, Westleigh, Sampford Peverall, Halberton  Stopping At Swans Neck Cafe Route Back Halberton, Willand, Uffculme, Nicholshayne, Rockwell Green, Wellington, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull Map/gps Source: personal Strava recording      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+
Aug
02
2025 Past Event
Ladies Ride to Bridwell Park
Bridwell 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 Mandy has kindly offered to lead the group back to Bishops Hull from Wellington. Ladies are welcome to join the ride at Wellington, or anywhere along the route.  Starting at Bishops Hull Church Start time 9.30am Ride Leader Audrey Contact number  07711114465 Places up to 12 9             Distance* Med/Long Miles 32 miles Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1600ft Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10mph         Route Out Hillfarrance, Nynehead, Welly, Tonedale, Westford, Rockwell Green, Culmstock, Uffculme Stopping At The Orangery Cafe at Bridwell Park Route Back Nicholsayne, Sampford Arundel, Westford, Tonedale, East Nynehead, Bradford on Tone, Bishops Hull           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+
Aug
02
2025 Past Event
Saturday at Stuart's Cafe
09:30 – 14:00
Due to the Flower Show, meet in Mount Street at the top of the pathway leading down past the back of Huish     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 Mount Street, end of pathway Start time 09:30 Ride Leader Paul Ewings Contact number  07535973244 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Length in miles 35 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft 1350 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-10         Route Out Stoke St Mary, Broadway, Dillington Stopping At Stuart's Cafe Route Back Stocklinch, Isle Abbots, North Curry 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+
Aug
01
2025 Past Event
Willowbrook Tearooms...18 miles
Vivary Park
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   Vivary Park Bandstand Start time   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur and Gillian Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   18 miles Terrain**   Moderate Height Gain ft   Pace***   Slow to intermediate Average mph   8.5 - 10mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Willowbrook Tearooms Route Back   Map/gps   FULL ROUTE DETAILS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51774132?privacy_code=b9V9GLW6daLE0NpLrIpVpWokcn8CtLpI     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+
Jul
31
2025 Past Event
Smokery at Hambridge
Taunton Brewhouse
09:30 – 15:00
      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 Brewhouse Start time 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895400033 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 40 Terrain** Moderate  Height Gain ft 1500 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9/11         Route Out 13 bends, Hatch Beauchamp, Isle brewers, Ham Bridge,  Stopping At Smokery  Route Back Heale, Curry Rival, Red hill, N Curry 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+
Jul
31
2025 Past Event
A Rocking Good Ride, Again!
Taunton Brewhouse
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 This is the ride that was abandoned when the lanes were blocked with traffic! Starting at The Brewhouse Start time 9.30 am Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 38 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft Lots of ups and downs! Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9-11 mph         Route Out Brewhouse - Kingston - Lydeard - Bagborough - Crowcombe H - Stogumber Stopping At The Rocking Horse Cafe Route Back Stogumber - Crowcombe H - Lyd St Lawrence - Ash Priors - Oake - 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+
Jul
31
2025 Past Event
A trip down memory lane
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 A new venue to some. A quirky cafe set in an antiques/vintage shop - similar to the one in Wivey but on a smaller scale. If you think you may want to take home a souvenir (I came home with a shirt and a wooden jigsaw for my grandson when we visited!), the ANTIQUES SIDE is CASH ONLY.  The cafe takes card Starting at Vivary Park Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Dilys  Contact number  07831 603010 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long   36 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Ups and downs - about 495 metres (1446 ft) Pace*** Medium Average mph 9-11         Route Out Stoke St Mary, Broadway Stopping At No. 57 Ilminster  Route Back Ilford, Isle Abbots, North Curry. The map shows a left turn after coming down Rock Hill - I will turn right here and come back through Helland.  Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51821478     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+
Jul
30
2025 Past Event
The Shaun and George evening saunter
18:00 – 22:00
As we will be returning sometime around 9pm don't forget to bring lights and a warm layer! 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 6pm Ride Leader Ross Contact number  07588032368 Places up to 12  Five             Distance* Short Miles Estimate 17 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Not much Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10         Route Out Not yet decided Stopping At The Lamb and Flag, Blagdon Hill Route Back Via Pitminster and Trull, i.e fairly direct. 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+
Jul
29
2025 Past Event
2nd Attempt - A Potter to the Potting Shed
Vivary Park
09:30 – 15:00
Another attempt at getting to the Potting Shed after our failed attempt two weeks ago.  Hopefully it won't be so windy or hot.     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 9.30 Ride Leader Paula Corke Contact number  07812009062 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles About 40 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft ups and downs Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11 mph         Route Out Stoke St. Mary, Horton, Clayhanger Stopping At The Potting Shed, Cuttisfords Door, Chard Route Back Ilton, Isle Brewers, North Curry 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+
Jul
25
2025 Past Event
Leisurely Saunter out to Willowbrook, weather..."Sunny intervals and a moderate breeze"
Vivary Park
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   Vivary Park bandstand Start time   10.00am Ride Leader   Arthur and Gillian Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   8             Distance*   Short Miles   17.5 miles Terrain**   Moderate  Height Gain ft   1 or 2 little humps Pace***   Slow - Moderate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5 mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Willowbrook Nursery Tearooms Route Back   Map/gps       CLICK ON LINK FOR FULL ROUTE DETAILS https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51774132?privacy_code=b9V9GLW6daLE0NpLrIpVpWokcn8CtLpI 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+
Jul
24
2025 Past Event
Bawdens bakery, Bampton
St Peter & St Paul's Church
09:30 – 16:00
      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 09.30 Ride Leader Richard  Contact number  07895 400033  Places  8             Distance* Long Miles 44 Terrain** Hard Height Gain ft 2800 Pace*** Intermediate  Average mph 9-11mph          Route Out Allerford, Oake, Milverton, Screedy, Wiveliscombe, Shillingford, Bampton  Stopping At Bawdens The Bakery (possible 2nd stop at Stawley) Route Back Appley, Higher Greenham, Lower Westford, Tonedale, Bradford-on-Tone  Map/gps https://ridewithgps.com/trips/310727367?privacy_code=NvtOtmS3xpuGqDhVxUYDFY5OY9gkfd2l     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+
Jul
24
2025 Past Event
Drink Up Bere Cider Farm
Taunton Brewhouse
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   Starting at The Brewhouse Start time 9.30 Ride Leader Paul Harper Contact number  07711165696 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long Miles 34 Terrain** Moderate Height Gain ft Undulating but fine! Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 9 - 11         Route Out Brewhouse - Creech - N Curry - Burrowbridge - Middlezoy - Aller - Bere Stopping At Bere Cider Cider Farm Route Back Bere - Othery - Middlezoy - Burrowbridge - 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+
Jul
19
2025 Past Event
Leisurely Saunter out to Willowbrook Nursery
Vivary Park, bandstand
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   Vivary Park bandstand Start time   10.00 Ride Leader   Arthur and Gillian Contact number    07860 362794 Places up to 12   10             Distance*   Sort- medium Miles   17mls/28kms Terrain**   Easy - Moderate Height Gain ft   1167 ft Pace***   Slow-intermediate Average mph   8.5 - 9.5mph         Route Out   Stopping At   Willowbrook Nursery Tearooms. Route Back   Map/gps   https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41461278     CLICK ON LINK FOR FULL AND DETAIED ROUTE INFORMATION 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+
Jul
17
2025 Past Event
A Ride out to the Silver, sorry, Purple Spoon Bridgwater!
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 The Brewhouse Start time 0930 Ride Leader Martin Atton Contact number  01823252332/ 07925968007 Places up to 12 8             Distance* Long/ Just Miles 32 Terrain** Easy, one short steep hill Height Gain ft less than 1000 Pace*** Intermediate Average mph 10         Route Out Creech st Michael, 13 bends, N Curry, Burrowbridge, Huntworth  Stopping At Purple Spoon Bridgwater Route Back Hamp, NorthPetherton, North Newton, Creech St Michael Map/gps       Take with you: Spare inner tube, Pump, drink and Snack + Suncream!   *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+
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