January events: to ease into the new year

We know January doesn’t always feel like the most appealing time to get outdoors, but there’s so much we can do to find our place within nature.

We are all different, but whether you find your wild in a garden, curled up with a book, in the local park, in your kitchen, visiting a nature reserve, through your hobbies, or gazing out the window on the way to work, you’re included in a Wilder Somerset. Joining an event is a gentle way to ease into the new year. Here’s a roundup of cosy events to enjoy this month:

Art & crafts

Find something crafty to suit you, whether you’re a beginner, or a regular crafter. Or visit an exhibition to enjoy the art of others.

South West Heritage Trust nature inspired craft workshops
Various dates throughout January
Black Swan Arts, Exhibition: Impression: Frome Printmakers
10^th January - 15^th February 10am - 4pm, The Long Gallery, including print workshops on 20^th January (adults) and 24^th January (kids) held in The Round Tower

South West Heritage Trust nature inspired craft workshops

Black Swan Arts, Exhibition: Impression: Frome Printmakers poster

Women sharing honest conversation around a fire in a beautiful garden setting

Herbs and spices in wooden bowls on a table top

Poster for an online book club to talk about nature books with other young people

Wassailing

Join a wassail, a winter tradition blessing orchards to bring a bountiful harvest for the year ahead. Enjoy song, music and theatre to chase away the bad spirits and bless the trees.