Category: Media Release

News Release: Exmoor’s Hedgelaying Competition Runs Again

NEWS FROM EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

 ENPA

Exmoor’s Hedgelaying Competition Runs Again

 

Exmoor National Park Authority is delighted to announce the launch of the 2012/13 Exmoor Hedge Competition.

 

The competition is aimed at the landowners, managers and contractors who actually carry out the high quality hedgelaying work for the benefit of Exmoor’s farming, wildlife and landscape.

 

The hedge must be within Exmoor National Park and have been laid during the winter of 2012/13. There will be two classes, ‘Open’ and ‘Novice’ and the winner of each class will receive £200, 2nd place £100 and £50 will go to the 3rd place. The judges will include members of the Devon and Somerset Hedge Groups, who are experienced West Country hedge layers themselves. New for 2013, the winner of the first prize from the previous year will also be invited to judge, so the judging panel will be welcoming Martyn and Justin Atkins who were joint first prize winners in the open class.

 

The long wet winter of last year made conditions extremely difficult, but a considerable transformation has occurred since along many lanes and field edges as once-shady, outgrown hedges are cut and laid. This traditional management is critical in order to rejuvenate the hedgerows which are iconic features of the Exmoor landscape, reflecting our cultural heritage and supporting an incredible range of wildlife. The work is very skilled and provides employment for numerous people on Exmoor during the winter months.

 

Heather Harley, Conservation Advisor (Farming) for Exmoor National Park said: “If you would like to enter the competition you have until 28th June 2013 to submit your entry form together with at least one photo of the completed hedge. For further information or an entry form please ring us on 01398 323665 or email hjharley@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk  entry forms are also available from the Dulverton National Park Centre.”

 

The Exmoor Hedge Competition is being run by Exmoor National Park Authority and has once again come about through the generous sponsorship of the Exmoor Trust.

 

ENDS

 

Note:  Image of laid hedge available

 

Clare O’Connor

Exmoor National Park Authority

Exmoor House

Dulverton, Somerset

TA22 9HL

 

Tel: 01398 323665

Direct Line: 01398 322244

Mobile: 07772 092128

Visit Our Website at http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

 

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It’s official: More Exmoor for less money

The Exmoor Club Card scheme has officially launched.  The media release has just gone out!  Feel free to spread the word – and if you are interested in becoming an agent or a partner, please get in touch. Click here to order your card!

 

More Exmoor for less – New Scheme launched

Exmoor Club Card offers great deals across Exmoor 

 

Exmoor.–  The Exmoor Club Card has been launched with great deals across Exmoor for locals and visitors alike.  Offers range from discounted entry at local attractions through to deals on accommodation, cookery classes and locally based online stores and even web design.

Exmoor Club Cards cost £25.00 per year. 10% of the amount raised will go into a special fund which will be used to pay for a special project or event on Exmoor.  Cards are available online at www.exmoorclub.co.uk and at a growing number of local outlets.

The card scheme is part of Exmoor4all which was set up by local events & PR company CultureLine earlier this year. Exmoor4all serves as platform where the public can share their photos, stories and experiences of Exmoor. So far, the website www.exmoor4all.com has had 13,000 hits and is being followed by people from all over the world, including a number of travel blogger who engage regularly with Exmoor4all.

“We are very grateful to all our partners for joining this very exciting scheme”, explained Elke Winzer, director of CultureLine Events & Publicity Ltd. “The response to Exmoor4all has been overwhelming, and we hope that the new card will help visitors and locals to make the most of what this beautiful part of the world has to offer.”

The National Trust’s Holnicote Estate is one of many Exmoor Club Card partners, offering 20% discount on purchases in the Selworthy Tea Room and NT shop. NT Knightshayes has come on board with a 2 for 1 offer on admission.  Exmoor Zoo is another local attraction involved; local providers like Exmoor Adventure and Experience Exmoor have also joined the scheme.  A regularly updated list of offers and deals is available at www.exmoorclub.co.uk.

For more information, please contact Elke at Cultureline Events&Publicity Ltd
on 0788 1504863 or send an email to elke@cultureline.co.uk

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