Local Events

Expect to find details of current local events in the holiday pack we keep in the cottage.

Listed below are a few local special events and courses over the next few months. Last update Dec 2011. Cut and paste the links onto your browser for more information.

WINTER WALK - MEMBURY AREA ...22Jan2012

A 6mile circular walk returns via the Iron Age hill fort of Membury Castle with views across the Yarty and Axe valleys. Cost: free. Contact Tim Pitcher on 01404 881512. See Events Diary under Things to Do at http://www.blackdownhillsaonb.org.uk/

WILD WOODLAND ...Winter2011

Check out wild woodland activities at http://www.woodlandjourneys.org.uk/

ESCOT ...Winter2011

Exciting days out at Escot For more information see http://www.escot-devon.co.uk for general information and events. Keep your eye open for camp wild activities after wintertime too at www.escotcampwild.co.uk

GARDENS ...Winter2011

Discover more about stunning gardens for example at Killerton or activities such as LetterBoxing Trail at Forde Abbey. Usual entry charge or National Trust membership see http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

LOCAL GARDENS OPEN FOR CHARITY ...throughout 2012

There are gardens to visit all year in Devon and private gardens open for charity in the national garden scheme. See http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens and search for gardens close to the postcode EX14 4SP

EXHIBITION: Conversation Between Trees ...22Oct-29Jan2012

A project created by a partnership of artists, scientists, researchers to visualise and interpret environmental data as part of a new interactive artwork. SEE http://ccanw.co.uk located at the Haldon Forest Park, between Exeter Racecourse and Haldon Belvedere and 5 miles (8km) south of Exeter. OS Grid ref. SX884849.

WORKING WITH SILVER... 28-29Feb2012

Tutor: Julian Livingstone - a course not to be missed. See http://www.theoldkennels.co.uk

RIVER COTTAGE ... 2012

There are some interesting courses at River Cottage as usual. See events information at http://www.rivercottage.net/

GO APE EVENTS ... 2012

Guests enjoyed days out at Go Ape. Before you can head into the canopy, you'll need to be at least 10 years old and 4ft 7in. Liking bananas helps, but it's not essential. To find out if you can Go Ape see http://www.goape.co.uk/