We couldn’t resist giving you a sneak preview of some of the entries we have received this month. At the beginning of November we will put up all entries on one page – the top ten with the most ‘likes’ will go through to the final.
PS The choice of photos in this preview is completely random and does not reflect any opinion of the editor! If you like to see what else is happening in the competition, join our Facebook group.
Boost for Lynmouth
The North Devon coastal town of Lynmouth will receive a major boost when the new Lynmouth Pavilion is officially opened this Thursday (17 October 2013) after less than twelve months of construction work.
Andrea Davis, Chairman of Exmoor National Park Authority, who was instrumental in securing substantial funding from Devon County Council will open the £1.2 million Pavilion building. The project to replace the old 1930s Pavilion, which was beyond repair, was jointly funded and led by Exmoor National Park Authority.
Miss Davis said: “The funding we received from Devon County Council’s ‘Invest in Devon’ scheme has enabled this amazing state of the art attraction to come about which will benefit tourism and businesses in Lynton and Lynmouth and the wider Exmoor area for years to come.”
On the ground floor, the National Park Centre is a learning and experience hub which will help local people and visitors understand more about Exmoor National Park. The Pavilion has been designed to have a mix of high tech and more traditional exhibits with everything from a large touch screen table and ipads to the traditional seaside photo board. A short film, which has been specially commissioned for the Centre, offers new, aerial views of Exmoor National Park and will run in the audio theatre offering people a different view of Exmoor and encouraging them to explore further.
On the top floor is a new café run by a local Lynmouth business with exhibition space available which will change throughout the year. Also upstairs is the new home of the HLF-funded Lynmouth Pavilion Project aimed at uncovering local heritage and displaying it for all to enjoy. The Project will also work with schools and colleges in the area and will be recruiting and training volunteers.
Chris Spear, area director at Morgan Sindall said: “We are delighted to have been involved with the rebuilding of the iconic pavilion. The new year round facility will be entirely beneficial to Exmoor National Park and the local community. The opening is the perfect way to celebrate the work achieved in the rebuilding of Lynmouth Pavilion.”
Half term fun for all the family
Wednesday 30 October will be the final chance this year to enjoy a BIG Adventure Day – taking place from 10am at Webbers Post, near Wheddon Cross, in Exmoor National Park. Hundreds of people have enjoyed the previous Big Adventure Days so far this year and more are planned for 2014.
National Park Ranger Adam Vasey says: “We’ve got a great selection of activities this year including the Family Orienteering course run by 1610, walks by National Trust Rangers and all the usual range of fun, family friendly games and activities.
“As a special treat, the lead artist on the Coleridge Way project, Christopher Jelley, will be talking about his QR Code Poetry and also the story boxes which were located along the trail this summer. The story boxes have now been retrieved and will be on display for you to read the stories which blossomed inside. The premise was simple, find the box, read the story so far, add a few words or a drawing but no more, then leave for the next walker.”
Anyone wishing to try out the QR Code poetry (square bar codes) should bring along a smart phone with an app for scanning bar codes to reveal the words. The words were written by the three local First Schools who journeyed along the trail and into the Somerset countryside. Christopher then rendered the poems into QR codes and reinstalled them along the Coleridge Way. The poetry on the Jubilee Hut at Webbers Post was written by Porlock St Dubricius School, though Dunster and Nether Stowey school poetry will also be available to view on the day. More about Christopher diverse projects can be seen on his web site www.storywalks.info
There is car parking and toilet facilities on site – for more information please contact the National Park Centre at Dulverton, phone 01398 323841.
A limited number of Tramper all-terrain mobility buggies will be available for hire at this event for free, but should be booked in advance. For more details contact Countryside Mobility on 01392 459222 or 07841 204397, info@countrysidemobility.org or visit www.countrysidemobility.org
Autumn Colour
Make the most of the Autumn colour on Tuesday 29 October at 10am and join a National Park Ranger for an Ode to Autumn, a circular walk with stunning views over ancient woodland. Meet at the National Park Centre (sea front) at the new Lynmouth Pavilion. Bring a snack and a hot drink for a walk of about 3hr/4.5 miles. Please wear walking boots and suitable clothing, dogs are welcome. For more information call the Centre on 01598 752509.
Looking across Porlock Vale. Photo by Peter French
Exmoor Club members receive 10% discount on all food and drink
taken in the Coach House Restaurant.
Seasonal Offer:
Special accommodation rate of £75 per room for two people including of bed and breakfast if booking and taking a three course dinner (10% discount applies). This offer is not available on Friday and Saturday evenings and is valid until Thursday 2nd May when it will be reviewed.
Kentisbury Grange – where classic British heritage embraces contemporary luxuries with style, romance and informal elegance.
Beautifully restored to its distinguished best this fine Victorian country house hotel is an inspiring blend of glamour, history, nature and indulgence.
From the picture perfect setting in the idyllic North Devon countryside to the fantastic Coach House restaurant; from the quintessentially English charm to the relaxed and personable service, Kentisbury Grange is the ultimate chic retreat, romantic getaway and luxury country escape all rolled into one.
The Coach House is led by Thomas Carr, a talented young chef who was born and bred in Devon. He has gained an extensive knowledge of local produce and its importance while acting as Head Chef at Restaurant Nathan Outlaw when it was awarded its two Michelin stars. The restaurant’s seasonal menu is a reflection of Devon’s abundant harvest for which Thomas has sought out some of Devon’s premier farms and coastal waters to ensure quality will be at the forefront of all his perfectly executed dishes.
Kentisbury Grange
Kentisbury, Barnstaple,
North Devon, EX31 4NL
United Kingdom
Hotel Reservations & Restaurant Bookings
reception@kentisburygrange.co.uk
+44 (0) 1271 882 295
Exmoor Business Networking Morning
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
11.00 am
at Exmoor Pony Centre
Join us for a casual coffee and networking morning – meet the people behind the Twitter handles – make new friends and explore business opportunities.
The event is free to attend. Just come along and, if you like, bring some information about your business.
We will be talking about the opportunities provided by Exmoor4all – the great response to the website, Twitter and Facebook page has shown us that there is great scope for all of us to work together in a way that is beneficial to all.
Get to know what the Exmoor Pony Centre has to offer. Chat, network and drink coffee!
The Exmoor Pony Centre
Ashwick
Dulverton
Somerset TA22 9QE
Tel: 01398 323093
info@exmoorponycentre.org.uk
Exmoor Business Networking Morning
Wednesday, 23 October 2013
11.00 am
at Kentisbury Grange
Join us for a casual coffee and networking morning – meet the people behind the Twitter handles – make new friends and explore business opportunities.
The event is free to attend. Just come along and, if you like, bring some information about your business.
We will be talking about the opportunities provided by Exmoor4all – the great response to the website, Twitter and Facebook page has shown us that there is great scope for all of us to work together in a way that is beneficial to all.
Get to know what Kentisbury Grange has to offer. Chat, network and drink coffee!
Kentisbury Grange has recently joined us as an Exmoor Club partner – details to follow asap.
Kentisbury Grange
Kentisbury
Barnstaple
North Devon, EX31 4NL
Exmoor4all Christmas Lunch
Wednesday, 4 December 2013
01.00 pm
The Culbone
£20.00 per person
Join us for a casual Christmas Lunch Buffet at The Culbone. Booking is essential!
You can book & pay at one of our forthcoming TweetUps, call the Culbone or book online. Your booking is only confirmed when pre-payment is received.
Please send a cheque for £20.00 per person (made out to The Culbone) to Cultureline Events & Publicity Ltd, 2 Bossington Green, Minehead, Somerset TA24 8HH.
Photo by Rob Spears. http://www.robspearsphotography.co.uk
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