By now we are all aware of the severity of Coronavirus and the impact it will have on our lives in the coming weeks and months.
We wanted to let you know how we are dealing with it at the Avalon Marshes. Safety is our top priority and we are closely monitoring Coronavirus (Covid-19) updates in order to act quickly, and are following advice from the Government and World Health Organisation.
In line with government advice, and to play our part in not spreading Covid-19, we are cancelling all events and volunteer activities until further notice, and will keep this under review as updates emerge.
As regards the Avalon Marshes Centre, Somerset Crafts and the Information Point will be CLOSED until further notice. However, the café and outdoor seating will remain OPEN, as will the public toilets, with Government advice regarding non-entry for those with coughs or fevers.
Our nature reserves are open and remain excellent places to unwind with wildlife, get fresh air, headspace and exercise, away from any crowd if you are not in government advised self-isolation.
Please see the individual partner organisations’ social media and websites for further details. Thank you.
The Avalon Marshes Landscape Partnership Scheme, grant aided by Heritage Lottery for the last 4 years to the tune of £1.7m, finally came to an end in November. More than 60 projects have been delivered to conserve the unique landscape,… Read more…
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From today Natural England and the RSPB have introduced car park charging on the RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve car park and the NE Ashcott Corner car park at Shapwick Heath NNR. We know this is a big change and… Read more…
The Anglo-Saxon Hall at the Avalon Marshes Centre is really taking shape. Built by South West Heritage Trust and their hard working Hands on Heritage volunteers and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. We love the finishing touches! More… Read more…
The latest Friends of Shapwick Newsletter contains lots of news about what has been going on at Shapwick Heath National Nature Reserve: Osprey and Ibis, news on car parks and a new office, a big volunteer thank you, and details… Read more…
A few months ago one of our volunteers approached me with an idea they had, to try and help raise funds to support the work we do here on Shapwick Heath NNR. They suggested that we should produce a calendar… Read more…
Catch up with all the hard work from the Natural England’s Somerset National Nature Reserves team with their latest newsletter covering April to June. This issue includes news about species surveys, brush cutting and white admirals alongside wildlife highlights from… Read more…
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The South West Heritage Trust’s historic replica buildings have seen lots of action since our last update, including their first public open days and group visits. The scaffolding from the outside of the Romano-British dining room has been removed and… Read more…
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