One of our Metal Miners looking proud with a poppy attached. A simple but powerful tribute. Well done, Camerton. He looks brilliant.
One of our Metal Miners looking proud with a poppy attached. A simple but powerful tribute.
Lovely to see the community in Camerton marking remembrance in their own way.
Well done, Camerton. He looks brilliant.
Latest News & History
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Annual Reunion
The 2026 Somerset Miners Reunion brought retired miners back together in September for lunch, a drink and the chance to catch up with old workmates.
September 2026
News from The Group
The Somerset Miners Welfare Trust unveiled another metal miner on 4 September 2026, this one at Somer Valley Care Home on Silver Street.
September 2026
News from The Group
Chairman Bryn Hawkins and Treasurer Mo Duery visited five more primary schools to deliver free three-foot metal miner silhouettes. Read more here.
June 2026
News from The Group
Selwyn Rees and Chairman Bryn Hawkins attended the unveiling of the first wall-mounted metal miner at the Jolly Collier pub in Bedminster, Bristol.
March 2026
Online Article
The Somerset Miners Welfare Trust offered free 3ft metal miners to 33 local schools to help teach children about the area's coal mining heritage.
March 2026
Past Event
The Retired Somerset Miners gathered for Christmas Lunch. Here are the photos from the Christmas Lunch at the Centurion Hotel in Westfield.
December 2025