VISITORS gathered at Nynehead Court to take part in a nature day.

On Saturday, March 25, guests arrived at the care home to the event that was opened by naturalist and broadcaster Chris Sperring MBE, along with photographer Ian Anderson.

Mayor of Taunton Deane, Vivienne Stock-Williams, also attended the nature event and she formally opened the owl boxes that will remain at Nynehead Court.

Other attractions included a demonstration by ‘Walks with Hawks’, a walk to the otter survey site on the River Tone, and activities for children such as making bug hotels for Nynehead Court and wildflower bombs.

Various nature groups including the National Trust, Somerset Wildlife Trust, Somerset Otter Group, and Marine Life Rescue were represented, with all profits going to the nature-based good causes which participated.

Two members of the Somerset Moth Group sat out with a generator the previous evening to gather a variety of moths to show visitors.

Home manager, Angela Watkins ,said: “We are delighted that, after many months of planning and a lot of hard work, our Nature Day has been so well received.

"The weather certainly helped.

"We would like to thank everyone who helped to plan and run the Nature Day, as well as everyone who attended.”