Somerset Hour

First Thursday of every month: 8pm-9pm. Chat about the fab county of Somerset & meet Somerset folk. Use the hashtag #SomersetHour 💛 Hosted by @somersetcool

[Somerset Libraries @SomersetLib]

Make friends at the library and look after your mental health. Regular clubs, activities and resources for all ages.
https://t.co/oKBZIWO1Ip

#loveyourlibrary
@BalsamCentre @libsconnected @bbcsomerset @thespacearts @SomersetCouncil

[Michelle Cowbourne @Glastomichelle]

The moon is looking pretty this morning.

[Jenna Myles @SomersetCool]

It’s the opening weekend of ‘Journeys’ - the art exhibition in a secret barn in Somerset created by the Hatch Collective. Proud to be a member.

My piece ‘The White Cello’ is a sound & photography installation about learning to make time for the things that genuinely bring you joy 🤍

It’s free to visit and you can book your time here:

https://t.co/KIA0AZEZjY

#art #somerset #weekendmood #cello

[Glynn Adams ☀️🌧️🌨️⚡ @glynn_adams]

Lovely sky this morning 😍
#somerset

[Jenna Myles @SomersetCool]

It's Punkie Night tonight! Hand me a mangle-wurzel! 😀

It was lovely to be back presenting on BBC Radio Somerset yesterday & chatting with Roger about the tradition of Punkie Night. He was brilliant at explaining it & he also shared some of his unusual family traditions. Jam doughnut bobbing anyone?

Here’s a clip and to hear the full chat with Roger, head here, 16 minutes & 50 seconds in:

https://t.co/89IdDxuHxU

#radio #punkienight #traditions #somerset

[Jenna Myles @SomersetCool]

It all started with a stubborn supermarket automatic door and a pigeon! 🐦

Ardal O’ Hanlon @ardalsfolly is bringing his stand up show ‘Not Himself’ to @westlandsyeovil tonight and it just goes to show, inspiration can come from anywhere 😉

For our full conversation head here:

https://t.co/K3zOmpr0Pj

You can also get last tickets for this evening at https://t.co/yUO66EsIZ5

#comedy #standup #somerset

[Glynn Adams ☀️🌧️🌨️⚡ @glynn_adams]

Nice morning so far 🌥️ , better than yesterday anyway !
#somerset

[Dorothy House @DorothyHouseHC]

Did you know we offer free help and advice on end of life planning and getting your affairs in order? Find out more about how you can make your wishes known, so you can focus on the things that really matter: https://t.co/elp6av8G3C 

#WriteYourOwnEnding #LaterLifePlanning

[Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) @dsairambulance]

Could your business, school, or community site host a textile recycling bank? Help raise vital funds for your local Air Ambulance Charity.

Apply to host a textile recycling bank today: https://t.co/wXZn6y0wMu

[Burnham-On-Sea.com @burnham_on_sea]

Highbridge barber shop wins approval to launch new bar at town centre premises https://t.co/fVv56CmpOS

[Dorothy House @DorothyHouseHC]

Did you know we offer free, drop-in bereavement support groups across our patch? No referrals are needed – just come along for a chat. Find your nearest Bereavement Help Point here: https://t.co/nmPOTJMZz5 

#BereavementSupport #GriefAndLoss #GriefSupport

[Exmoor National Park @ExmoorNP]

Exmoor Wildlife Celebration coming up with @SomersetWT
26 October 2025 12 - 5pm
Horner Farm, TA24 8HY

Come celebrate Exmoor’s wildlife - fun packed nature activity day with woodland walks, nature crafts and a dusk & dark skies storytelling session.

Free of charge.

[Michelle Cowbourne @Glastomichelle]

A nice bit of colour this morning here in Glastonbury. Photo taken from St Michael's tower on Glastonbury Tor shortly before sunrise.

[Jenna Myles @SomersetCool]

Here’s a fascinating conversation for you!

Dr. Richard Shepherd is the UK's leading forensic pathologist. Having carried out over 24,000 autopsies, his career has seen him investigate some of the world’s most high-profile cases, from the Hungerford Massacre to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

I caught up with him to discover more about his career, his latest show (which is on its way to Westlands Yeovil on October 25th and is touring across the UK too), and the impact his work has had on him personally. 

Here’s a clip and the full chat is on @BeSomersetradio here:

https://t.co/kEDN1BTcza

#TrueCrime #conversation #radio #interview

[Be Somerset @BeSomersetradio]

Here’s a great chat for you. Ian’s been catching up with @RichardHawley . Richard’s music is timeless & listening to him in conversation has restored our faith! Here’s a clip of him explaining how the song ‘Coles Corner’ was written & the full chat is here https://t.co/w6BmAOiVKR

[Glynn Adams ☀️🌧️🌨️⚡ @glynn_adams]

Sunny spells & 18c here in #somerset ⛅, not bad for October 👍

[Jenna Myles @SomersetCool]

Picture of the Week is this utterly beautiful shot of a different type of Autumn in Somerset by Martine Herry. A dreamy start to October 💕

I’ve been wiped out for quite a few days with a nasty throat infection, but am slowly coming back to life! Actually feel human today and yesterday 🎉

[Jenna Myles @SomersetCool]

Planning your weekend? Well, It’s the final weekend of Somerset Open Studios, a chance to head out across the county, visit artists, and chat with them about what they create.

Recently I did just that with Printmaker @jcurtisart and we created some prints from seed heads, skeletal leaves and other things Jackie had foraged for.

It was fascinating and fun seeing the process.

Here’s a clip of what we got up to, and to hear our conversation and printmaking experience in full, just head here:

https://t.co/AbWHZaFRW1

Jackie is Venue 106 in Bawdrip, if you fancy a visit this weekend.

#Art #somerset #besomerset #radio #lovewhereyoulive #somersetcool #artforall

[Jenna Myles @SomersetCool]

One of my favourite conversations has been with @MichaelRosenYes and he’s at @westlandsyeovil this evening, with his show, Getting Through It.

Here's a clip of Michael sharing what the show is about. To hear our full conversation, you can head to @BeSomersetradio here:

https://t.co/4sfTSaQIax

Final tickets for this evening's show in Yeovil are here:

https://t.co/UmgTudix4N

[Exmoor National Park @ExmoorNP]

1/3 Coming up for the budding David Attenboroughs in your life. Bogtastic Free workshop event with tea,coffee and cake White Rocks Cottage, Simonsbath TA24 7SH next to Ashcombe Car Park
Sign up here https://t.co/RDQ09JHSMi

@somersethour @ExmoorSociety @PeatlandACTION