'Meetings are held from September to May on the fourth Wednesday of the month ... As well as a talk there are plants sales, a raffle, book sales and of course tea, coffee and biscuits giving members a chance to chat to each other and so exchange information about all aspects of alpine plants.'

Talks and book-signings, usually mid-week evenings. ALERT Website inaccessible at Review; replaced Link with Facebook Page.

'Evening meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of each month ... They commence at 7.30 pm and conclude at around 9.45 pm and there is a break for refreshment and general discussion.'

Occasional meetings.

Monthly meetings, Saturday mornings.

Monthly meetings, Wednesday evenings.

'Members have as many as 40 events a year to choose from, not just in the Spring and Summer but throughout the year. In addition to visits, they participate in a wide variety of other activities, including talks, music, art and social events. Some people like being in the Quantock Centre because they can continue to enjoy the benefits of National Trust membership when they are less mobile. The Centre enables them to visit places they might otherwise miss.'

Monthly meetings, Tuesday evenings.

'The Society caters for the needs of the naturalist, archaeologist and historian by arranging a comprehensive programme of lectures, excursions, excavations, field meetings, and social gatherings and enables members of similar interests to meet and exchange ideas. The Society continues to be the only organisation of its kind covering the whole of the historic County of Somerset.'

Bimonthly evening meetings, usually Mondays.

'We meet ... last Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm.'

'Talks are held fortnightly on Monday evenings from October to March.'

'Even if you aren't a member, come along and meet us to see what's on offer. We are very pleased to welcome guests to any of our meetings. There are some terrific speakers lined up. We charge no entry fee, but if you'd like tea and biscuits at the interval then all we ask is for a nominal donation. You won't even have to help with the washing up afterwards!'

'We organise local events and meetings to suit local interests and to support the aims of the Somerset Wildlife Trust.'

'During the winter months (October to April) we meet on the second Tuesday of each month.'

'Monthly talks are held on Fridays ... There is no need to book, just come along on the night. [Members: Free, Non-Members: £5 on the door, Concessions: £2.50]'

Usually held during November.

'Our programme runs from October to June each year, with meetings on the first Tuesday of each month ... The lecture starts at 2:30 pm but we encourage members to arrive from 1.45pm for a chat and a cup of coffee or tea. We are usually finished by 4.00pm.'

‘Lectures are held on on the third Tuesday of the month. The lectures begin at 2.30pm, and last just over an hour, but you are welcome to come earlier and have a cup of tea or coffee with other members and make new friends.’

Winter evening talks, about once per month.