'It's sacred and transformative': Somerset holds Saxon-inspired festival to embrace 'month of mud'

Community organiser Jon Barrett says event, inspired by the tradition Solm?na?, aims to reconnect people with benefits of mudA misty, rainy day in the uplands of Somerset and the mud was thick and sticky. In some patches, just putting one foot in front of the other without plunging into the mire felt like a win.But Jon Barrett, a community engagement officer for the Quantock Hills national landscape, had a broad grin on his face as he negotiated the ooze. Continue reading...