Art & Design

My Mendip Challenge - Day 9 #MendipRocks

The Mendip Hills is one of the best areas in the country to appreciate the relationships between geology, landscape and natural history. 300 million years of geological history are exposed in natural outcrops and quarries. Quarrying has for more than a century been the single most important industry in the Mendip Hills, affecting the lives of those who live and work in the area. Take a trip back in time to see the quarries and the people that worked in them (Quarry Faces link below). Rocks don't have to be boring.

Todays challenge is to collect some rocks, decorate them and make a story about them.

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My Mendip Challenge - Day 7 #MendipViews

One of the biggest draws to beautiful landscapes such as the Mendip Hills are views. Climbing to the top of Crook Peak to get a view out over the Severn Estuary or looking towards from the Somerset Levels, views are an important part of how we see beautiful landscapes.

For today, share with us your favourite local view whether that's something you can see from your home or a place in your local area. Use the link below for hints on taking landscape images in your garden or on your local walk.

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Discovering Black Down - Burrington Ham Nature Log Book

Burrington ham is a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) which means it is a really important place for wildlife. This book is packed with activities to help you explore Burrington Ham through the seasons.

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Charterhouse Centre

Charterhouse is a residential centre located in the heart of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is ideally situated for groups wanting to take advantage of the fantastic walks, local caves and climbing venues the area has to offer.

Charterhouse Centre

51.298744819174, -2.7157688140869

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Discovering Black Down - Starfish film

The Children of Blagdon Primary school with some help from Ruth Coleman (Starfish Producer) and Biggerhouse Film, visited Black Down and researched the story of Starfish to produce a short film. A mixture of live drama and animated sequences tell the fascinating story behind the Decoy town on Black Down during World War II.

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