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Somerset Wildlife Trust News

Start the new year by getting outside and tracking down some of Somerset’s amazing winter wildlife. Head to the woods to look out for the treecreeper as it hesitantly inches up trunks and along and under branches, or try spotting winter aconites, glowing under trees like out-of-season buttercups. Back in the garden, watch out for the sooty looking coal tit, the pretty little eurasian wren and the great tit as they visit your feeders.

Yopu can see a list of upcoming events here https://www.somersetwildlife.org/events

Bishops Lydeard library

January News

Bishop Lydeard Library is a Community Library, supported by the Parish Council and we are so lucky to have our Library Officer, Rebecca, to run this. Bishop Lydeard parish council run their side of the partnership through a group of volunteers without which, the library and all its benefits it brings to the village and surrounding communities, would have closed.

There are many benefits of Volunteering in the library. It is a great way to meet different people and make new connections or to find a new book to lose yourself in. You become part of a team of friendly people and there is a real sense of purpose in ensuring that the library remains open and that we are providing a valuable service. All  libraries are ‘warm spaces’ and at Bishop Lydeard library the service is not only about books but about providing other services such as the PC access. It is a  friendly welcoming space for families and indeed, people often come in just for a chat and it is a pleasure to be able to engage in conversation.

If you are interested in volunteering at Bishop’s Lydeard Community Library, please telephone Iain Hunter on 01823 433016 or email [email protected]

Things to do

There is a trail of pictures for children to find, with a little prize for finding them all. There are also activities for children – colouring, lego, duplo and jigsaws.

Copies of local newspapers, magazines and leaflets are in the library to read. It is also a good location to find out about other village activities.

Opening hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 – 4 Saturday 10 – 1