Beautiful Exmoor Horn sheep being judged at yesterday’s North Devon Show. Photograph by John Spurr Photography.
Macbeth in the Valley of Rocks
The Pleasure Dome Theatre Company production of Macbeth, set in the dramatic scenery of the Valley of Rocks, has still tickets available. Performances run until 20 August at 7:30 with no show on Mondays and 3:00 Sunday matinees. Helen Payne is the Creative Director, Scott Le Crass directs Macbeth who is played by Chris Clynes. You can read more about them here.
Remember to bring rugs or picnic chairs to ensure your comfort. Bring along a picnic or sample the delights of Mother Meldrum’s Tea Garden and join us for a brilliant play in an astounding location!
Get your tickets now.
Photos by Julia Amies-Green.
#WeLoveExmoor Photo Comp: Day 1
New Exmoor4all Photo Competition: #WeLoveExmoor
Due to popular demand, the Exmoor Photo Competition is back!!!!! It’s only going to be a short one, and we can’t promise you and Exmoor4all calendar yet, but hopefully we will be able to put something together which will make a nice gift.We are looking for your favourite photos of Exmoor throughout the year. Please use the hashtag #WeLoveExmoor and start posting on our Facebook page, tag us on Twitter and on Instagram.
We now also have a FB group where you can post your images direct or you can email them to WeLoveExmoor@groups.facebook.com
The competition will run from 2 August till 21 August 2017. A group of judges will pick the winner(s). One of the prizes will be donated by Miles Tea & Coffee.
Terms & Conditions:
1. By entering the competition you allow us to use your image for social media purposes and printed materials, credited to you.
2. The decision of the winning images is final. We will not enter into any correspondence discussing our choice.
3. The competition is open to amateurs and semi-professional photographers.
Exmoor Impressions
Here are some of the images shared with us last week. To see them full size, please click on an image.
The Big Wheel in Minehead
Visitors to Minehead can now get a bird’s eye view of the town, coast and countryside from this new the observation wheel which will be at the seafront for 8 weeks this summer.
The wheel, standing 33m high is open 10am-8pm. Tickets £5 for an adult, £4 for children and senior citizens and £15 for a family ticket.
Date for the Diary: Horse and Pony. A free event with authors.
Date for the Diary: The Big Adventure Family Camp out at Wimbleball Lake
Campers will be hoping for stars in their eyes at the Big Adventure Family Camp Out on Saturday 13 August at Wimbleball Lake (TA22 9NU) in Exmoor National Park.
The event, organised by the National Park Authority, is ideal for first time campers and a chance to camp out in a wonderful location. The site opens at 4pm when there is time to set up camp and cook dinner after which there will be activities to enjoy. Tents need to be down by 11am on Sunday 14 August.
National Park ranger Adam Vasey says: “We’re really lucky to be able to offer this camping experience here on the shores of Wimbleball Lake. Not only have we got the family camping area especially reserved for us, but we’ve got storytelling, a camp fire, guitar playing as well as a bat walk and, when it gets dark, some astronomy (weather permitting).
“It’s a really friendly environment for first time family campers so don’t be scared, there’ll be people to help out and everyone is welcome!”
The camp site has easy access to the cafe and children’s play area, with beautiful walks and a cycle trail around the lake itself. Facilities include showers, toilet block and washing up facilities; the site is also dog friendly. Exmoor National Park is an International Dark Sky Reserve and Wimbleball Lake is a Dark Sky Discovery Site – so here’s hoping for clear skies.
Booking for the Family Camp Out is essential, for more information and to book please visit:
events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=vjzs4adab&oeidk=a07ec82aef9fa6d8bc2 or telephone the National Park Centre in Dulverton 01398 323841
Charge: £20/family (two adults & two children). £10/additional adult. £5/additional child.
Images show the recent Family Camp Out at Horner Wood
Sunset reflections at Porlock Weir
Photo by Julia Amies-Green
Dulverton Farmers Market: Buy local this Saturday!
The Dulverton Farmers Market returns to the Lion Stable Car Park this Saturday, 30 July, from 10am till 4pm. It is a fantastic opportunity to stock up on local produce and find locally made gifts.
Amongst the traders are Secret Orchard Cider, Little Oak Farm (sausages), Styles Ice Cream, Grown Up Marshmallows, JinKs Art, and Rupert Smith Wildlife Photography, plus many more.
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