The Somerset Eel Conference

Join the Somereset Eel Rcovery Project on Friday July 5th 2024 at the Red Brick Building - for a day filled with eel enthusiasts and experts.

Learn about the fascinating world of eels, their habitats, conservation efforts, and more.

Network with fellow eel lovers, enjoy the presentations, witness an eel release and river blessing.

We have 15 superb speakers booked in to give us a wide range of talks from art to science and everything inbetween! You can take advantage of our conference special eDNA testing kits as they will be on special offer for the day and bring some cash with you incase there are things you wish to buy.

This will be a true community day with an intense and yet inspring focus on the European eel.

Ticket price is 'by dontation' to suit all pockets and purses.

The guide price is £20 you can pay above or below this amount depending on what you can afford and what you feel you want to give. We will have a dontations pot at the conference should you wish to make an extra contribution on the day.

Read the full programme here

·Community

· Arts

· Education

· Enterprise

The Red Brick Building is an innovative community-owned social enterprise registered as a community benefit society - more here: www.redbrickbuilding.co.uk

In 2009 local people saved the former Morlands Factory buildings from demolition as an asset for the community. Since then, we have raised close to £1 million (£830,000 for the restoration) through community shares, grants and local investment from individuals to restore two of the three derelict buildings. These have been turned into a vibrant community space for all ages providing a place to meet, work, train and relax - but there's still more to do!

RBB offers

Affordable hot-desk space; workspaces for social enterprises and small businesses; artisan workshops; a youth club for 11-16yrs; a community garden and spaces hosting a variety of events including regular live music, classes, workshops and exhibitions.

RBB hosts

A weekly homeless drop-in, regular classes including yoga, and Pilates.

Art and wellbeing. We also have a range of volunteering opportunities and provide training, skill sharing and networking.

Join us

We are working towards financial sustainability and generating income - wherever possible, we haven’t reached that stage yet.

We need people who value what we're doing to support us financially. We'd also love to hear from anyone who has an interest in transforming Building C from a derelict building (which is currently ongoing) into another exciting, creative and unique space for local people.

If you can help, please become a shareholder or contact RBB to make a donation.

There are toilets off the main restaurant and also upstairs via the entrance lobby.

Lunchboxes you bring cannot be eaten in the Tannery Garden or restaurant as this is a separate business, but you might find some space in the nearby community garden found off the car park or alternatively in the conference space.

Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served during both the morning and the afternoon break.

For food for the day it’s advisable to bring a packed lunch, or…

“We are very lucky to have The Old Tannery adjacent to the event space – so, if you fancy having lunch in the restaurant please book a table in advance – please make sure you order your food well in advance”

If you would like to order anything to eat on the day you will need to reserve a table and order well in advance. Ordering on the day may not be an option if the kitchen is busy. Please see the menu for the day thats featured in the programme.

Check out:

The Old Tannery website for more information www.theoldtanneryglastonbury.co.uk

Or ring reservations: 01458 440558

Getting here - plus other useful information for the day

To retain your seat on the conference day please arrive on time – we expect this event to sell out – there may be some capacity to join us on the day without having purchased a ticket in advance. If you are planning on purchasing a ticket, please plan and arrive in good time. If you have purchased a ticket and you no longer require it please let us know in good time so we can find a new home for it.

Venue postcode: BA6 9FT

Full disabled access – if you have extra needs please get in touch and ask for help: [email protected]

There are renovation works going in Building C next door – but it shouldn’t affect us.

Wifi code: This will be made available upon arrival.

Space for bikes near the entrance and if you are coming on foot bravo!

Parking is available but is limited to about 50 cars – we have been given a temporary exemption for needing a parking permit on the day - as there will be so many of us - please try and car share where possible and arrive in good time to avoid stress.

Access on the day will be from the fire escape doors – look for the signs - you can access this via the ramp entrance.

Nearest train stations are:

Burnham & Highbridge

Taxis - 07544 111002 & 01278 794545

Castle Cary

Taxis - 07563 612 473 & 07711 572 038

There is a bus stop outside of RBB – numerous services plus Mendip Explorer 376

Electric car charging – closest one is at Brewers Fayre at Beckery – Genie point – to use this charger you must give your car number plate at reception to avoid a fine.

Morrisons on the Glastonbury Road – fast charger is available. Instavolt available at McDonalds, there are car chargers available in Clarks Village Carparks – also see Zap map.

Glastonbury High Street can offer you a fresh bakery and wholefood store.

The Red Brick building - what 3 words for the venue: ///automatic.vowing.satellite

Look forward to seeing you on the day!

Check out the full programme here

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Red Brick Building, Morland Road, Northover, United Kingdom