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Exmoor Society Talks with Nigel Phillips

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Date for your diary:

Society Talks 2023

Nigel Phillips
Wed 15th June @ 6.30pm

The Exmoor Society
34 High Street, Dulverton, TA22 9DJ

Join us for a talk, book signing and Q&A session with local conservationist and writer Nigel Phillips

Somerset’s coast runs from the River Avon, just north of Portishead, south and west for 64 miles to the remote beach at Glenthorne on the Devon border.

Join Nigel on his talk that will explore the wonderful and very varied wildlife found along Exmoor’s coast, on the cliffs and in rock pools.

Nigel is a celebrated local conservationist, who launched his book last year The Nature of Somerset’s Coast.

Members £5 Non-members £10 Refreshments provided

BOOKING ESSENTIAL – visit exmoorsociety.com or ring the office on 01398 323335

An evening with folk musician Barry Walsh

We’re excited to be hosting a night with Somerset based Barry Walsh who will entertain us with folk music and story telling.

Somerset based Barry Walsh is an acoustic/roots songwriter and has been around quite a while. His backlog includes Porlock Hill, Bring Her Home, the Matthew, the Curzon and the Strawberry Line to name a few, and his current song the ‘Willow Man’ is being played out on BBC Radio whilst supporting the plight of the old fella on the M5!
Oh, did you know he was also responsible in naming ‘Castle Bridge’ in Bristol…

Date: 8 October 2022

Doors open at 7.30pm

Bar will be open.

Venue: Allerford Village Hall

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The Exmoor Food Fest is about to start

Eat your way across Exmoor during February 2020

It’s that time of year again!  If you are planning to go on a diet in February – forget it. The Exmoor Food Fest kicks off with a launch dinner at Kentisbury Grange on 28 January, and then it’s all go from 1 February for a whole month across Exmoor.

For the sixth year, restaurants across the region are celebrating the best our hospitality industry has to offer. Special deals for two and three courses invite people to try out new restaurants and new dishes. Many venues also have a special accommodation offer to allow customers to turn the evening out into a short holiday.

As a first in 2020, the learners from Foxes Hotel in Minehead will be joining in the fun of taking part in the Exmoor Food Fest.

Foxes Hotel is a very special hotel indeed. From the kitchen to the serving of the delicious food and the cleaning of the rooms, all jobs are being done by young people aged between 16 and 24 under the guidance of their teachers.  Foxes is the UK’s only fully operating training hotel for young people with learning difficulties.

Foodie fans should also look out for special events.  One event that is going to be quite different is the Winter Feast at Horner Farm on the Holnicote Estate on Exmoor. It will be rustic dinner in one of the barns, with a chance to try meat from Dexter cattle and sheep raised on the farm.  This will be a unique experience where amazing food will be served at a very unusual location.

On the final weekend in February (29 Feb/1 March) a Taste Exmoor Food & Drink Festival beckons:  Traders and local producers will be putting up their stalls at the Porlock Village hall. The Harbour Cafe & Gallery – who will also be offering special deals throughout February at their premises at Porlock Weir –  will be running a cafe over this weekend, and there will be ample opportunity to try (and take home) lots of delicious food and drink from our region.

All participating restaurants will be revealed on the website www.exmoorfoodfest.com by the end of January 2020.   Anyone wishing to plan their gourmet trip across Exmoor will be able to look up restaurants on a map and see what will be offered when and where. 

(PS There is still time for restaurants and producers to sign up! Just drop us a line at info@exmoorevents.com and we’ll see what we can do for you)

It’s beginning to look a lot like….

Christmas on Exmoor….

Dunster by Candlelight will take place again on 6 and 7 December 2020.

This year, the shuttle bus will leave from Butlins, and parking at Warren car park in Minehead will be free on both Friday and Saturday.

There will also be buses running from Porlock, Williton, Watchet, Washford, Carhampton, Wheddon Cross, and Timberscombe. More information is available on the Dunster by Candlelight website.

FRIDAY 6TH – 5PM TO 9PM
SATURDAY 7TH – 4PM TO 9PM
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Late Night Shopping in Porlock – Saturday, 30 November 2020, from 5pm

(Photo by Myrtle Cottage)

Light Up Lynton – Sunday, 1 December

Ilfracombe Christmas Festival, 30 November & 1 December 2020

 

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Dulverton by Starlight – Sunday, 1 December 2020

Dulverton by Starlight is a magical event held every year, open to all. Every December the pretty Exmoor town of Dulverton is decorated with Christmas trees festooned with lights, and for one Sunday all of the shops are open for people to do some local Christmas shopping.  Festivities take place all afternoon and into the evening. Dulverton has a wealth of independent shops, businesses, organisations, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes and tea rooms all of whom help to make this a special place to visit not just for Starlight but all year round.

 

Calling all restaurants, pubs, tearooms & producers: Sign up for the 2018 Exmoor Food Fest

The 2018 Exmoor Food Fest is going to be even bigger and better than our previous festivals. Once again, we will be celebrating the best that our region has to offer all through February.

We are now calling all food related businesses – restaurants, pubs, tea rooms – to sign up to be part of the 2018 Exmoor Food Fest and offer amazing Exmoor Food Fest deals* to their customers.

 

We are also looking for local producers who would like to take part in our “Taste Exmoor at The Beach Hotel” event in Minehead on 3 and 4 February 2018.  It is going to be a fun weekend with cook-offs, bake-offs, presentations and workshops, and of course a food & drink fair. You can sign up here.

Do you have any further questions? Then please don’t hesitate to ask. Just send us an email, and we’ll get back to you asap.

(*) We will explain this all in great detail when you sign up!

PS Are you interested in being amongst the first to know what is happening during the Exmoor Food Fest? Then sign up to our newsletter here.

Date for the Diary: Halloween is coming….

Hallowe’en is coming….

Hitch a ride with us from Minehead…. into the deepest Exmoor, where mists rise from the valleys and ghosts linger behind trees. Bring a torch, and at the end of the path a totally gruesome dinner awaits you… but there might be other guests…. you will hear them… you will feel them… can you see them?
Will you be brave enough?

Join us for a totally gruesome Hallowe’en experience, served up with a delicious 3-course-dinner in one of Exmoor’s most picturesque settings. It’s all happening on 28 October 2017, starting at 6.30pm in Minehead….

Find out more…

Date for the Diary: The Big Adventure Family Camp out at Wimbleball Lake

Horner Campout1Campers 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

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Dunster Music Festival at The Luttrell Arms Hotel, Dunster

Jazz, Brazilian and Greek music will be performed live at the 4th Dunster Music Festival from 29th-31st July 2016. This much anticipated annual event held at The Luttrell Arms Hotel offers a varied programme of music by local artists on Friday and Saturday and concludes with a chance to hear upcoming new talent at the Open Mic on Sunday 31st.

Friday’s programme begins with the return of the ever popular singer/songwriter Bob Gallie followed by the much loved rock n rollers, The Beverley Brothers.

And finally a chance to sing along with the fun guitar/mandolin duo Don and Mark who perform Irish and 60’s and 70’s songs with great enthusiasm.

Saturday’s programme starts at 1pm with a list of eight bands including Bristol’s famous rocking hillbilly band Slap Face and The Hoagies, Greek influenced music by Xenos and performances by popular local singer/songwriter Steve Pledger.

The festival takes place around the hotel, in the Monk’s Courtyard and Secret Garden. Admission is free. 

Get the full three day programme and timings here

https://www.luttrellarms.co.uk/whats-on-in-the-hotel/dunster-music-festival/

Special rates for the festival start at £320 for two people for two nights to include dinner in Psalter’s

Restaurant on Friday. Call 01643 821555 or book online www.luttrellarms.co.uk

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR CALVERTSTOCK 2016

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CalvertStock, North Devon’s family friendly music festival, is back for its 5th consecutive year in aid of Calvert Trust Exmoor. The 2 day event takes place on the 24th and 25th June 2016, at The Old Station House Inn, Blackmoor Gate, (EX31 4NW), just 1/2 mile from Calvert Trust Exmoor.

CalvertStock is a fantastic music event in aid of Calvert Trust Exmoor, the South West’s premier outdoor activity destination for people with disabilities, and features two stages with an exciting line-up of bands, as well as stalls, fair rides, and food.

Tickets for this fantastic event are now on sale, with an ‘early bird’ special available until the end of May, offering 2 days entry a 2 days camping for just £10 per person. Tickets can be purchased online from www.calvert-trust.org.uk/tickets, or in person from Calvert Trust Exmoor or The Old Station House Inn.

The musical line-up features local, national and international artists covering a wide variety of musical genres, all gathered together to enjoy a relaxed family friendly atmosphere and support a fantastic cause. The array of acts includes;

Friday 24th Main Stage:-

Headline Act; The Bright Eyes – www.thebrighteyes.co.uk

Julian Langer – www.facebook.com/julianlangermusic

The Salvador Darlings – www.thesalvadordarlings.com

 

Saturday 25th Main Stage:-

Headline Act: Diamond Dogz (Bowie Tribute act) – www.lemonrock.com/diamonddogzband

Snakebyte – www.facebook.com/snakebyteofficial

Steel Threads – www.steelthreadsmusic.co.uk

The Vim Dicta (USA) – www.thevimdicta.com

Falling Apart – www.falling-apart.co.uk

Zamba – www.facebook.com/zambaband

The 5.15 – www.thefivefifteen.com

Audio Clash – www.facebook.com/ACNoise

Mobilizer – www.facebook.com/mobilizerband

Saturday 25th Acoustic Stage:-

Headline Act: Dave Sharp (Ex The Alarm) – www.davesharp.org/

Kiera Osment- www.kieraosmentmusic.com

Bicycle Repair Man – www.bicyclerepairmanmusic.co.uk

Tiger Lilly – www.tigerlillymusic.co.uk

Bache- www.facebook.com/andrewehcab

Charlie Charlesworth – www.facebook.com/charley.charlesworth

Karl Kiff- www.facebook.com/karl.kiff

Into The Autumn – www.facebook.com/intotheautumn

“We’re delighted that CalvertStock is back for its 5th consecutive year, and people are already supporting us by buying tickets from the website. All the money raised from CalvertStock goes straight into helping people with disabilities, and we really appreciate the support.

We would like to say a massive thank you to all the great musicians who have volunteered their talents to support us; it’s going to be great couple of days with some fantastic music, which last year raised £4,500. Huge thanks also to everyone who has already helped to make this a wonderful event, in particular First Steps Management, Lathwell Associates, Mr. Purchase for hosting the camping, and of course The Old Station House Inn for hosting the event.”
Rob Lott, Head of Communications at Calvert Trust Exmoor

To find out more about CalvertStock 2016 please go http://www.calvertstock.com/  or contact Calvert Trust Exmoor on 01598 763221.

Photo: Copyright Tim Lamerton Photography