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EVENTS JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2008


January 2008

CREATING WASSAILING LANTERNS
SATURDAY 19 JANUARY

Create magical willow lanterns to make your wassailing experience extra special. Let them dry overnight and then bring them to Sunday's procession to get free entry. Aged 7 and up with adult supervision.
Meet: Gamekeepers Cottage, Cockington
Time: 10am to 12pm
Charges: £3.50 per lantern (including free entry to Sunday's Wassail)
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

OCCOMBE ORCHARD WASSAILING
SUNDAY 20 JANUARY

Join a lantern-lit musical procession to the orchard to scare bad spirits away and bring good luck. Bring a mug, torch, wellies, pan and spoons to make plenty of noise. Refreshments available to purchase. A glass jar lantern making workshop takes place followed by a procession.
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: Workshop 3.30pm - 4.30pm ; Preparation for procession and refreshments 4.30pm to 5.30pm . Procession 5.30pm
Charges: £3.50 per lantern (Free to those who attended yesterday's workshop) You must make a lantern to join the procession.

VOLUNTEER DAY AT PETIT TOR
SUNDAY 20 JANUARY

Help us to thin the woodland and create views, tools provided.
Meet: Gate at Petit Tor Road
Time: 10am to 3pm
Charges: Free

GARDEN BIRD WATCHING
SATURDAY 26 JANUARY

Visit our bird hide to create and decorate your own scrap book recording the birds you see. A fun and easy way to take part in the RSPB's Big Garden Bird Watch, and have a go with binoculars and a telescope.
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: 11am to 3pm
Charges: £2 per child

FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST WEEK
SUNDAY 27 JANUARY

Wrap up warm for a winter walk around the farm and reward yourself with a hearty Occombe Farm house Breakfast
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: 9am walk, 10.15am breakfast
Charges: £9.50 (including an Occombe Farm house Breakfast)
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

 
February 2008

HEDGELAYING COURSE
SUNDAY 3 FEBRUARY

A hands-on course showing you the basics of hedge laying. This course is free if you join the Soil Association.
Meet: Occombe Farm Cafe
Time: 9.30am to 4pm
Charges: £50, or FREE if you join the Soil Association.
Find out more here >>
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

BIRD FEEDERS & LADYBIRD HOTELS
SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY

Come along and make bird feeders and ladybird hotels – give your garden birds and beasties a treat with this event for all ages.
Meet: The Bungalow, Berry Head
Time: 10am to 12pm
Charges: Adults £3.50, Children £2
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

LINKING FARMS & COMMUNITIES
SUNDAY 17 FEBRUARY

Discover the links between food and farming for yourself. Take part in a guided walk around the farm and meet a range of local food producers at the mini farmers' market.
A Natural England event.
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: 10am to 2pm
Charges: Free

CALCULATE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
MONDAY 18 FEBRUARY

Come along and calculate your carbon footprint online using the Occombe computer suite.
Transition Torbay event.
Meet: Occombe Farm , Paignton
Time: 10am to 3pm
Charges: Free

TRILOBITE RACING
TUESDAY 19 FEBRUARY

Create a model of one of these amazing creatures from Torbay ' s past, then have some fun with trilobite races on the beach.
Meet: The Seashore Centre
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Charges: £2 per child

RUMMAGE IN THE ROCKPOOLS
WEDNESDAY 20 JANUARY

Adorn your feet with wellies and discover the wonderful creatures that live in rock pools. Create a lovable limpet or starfish to take home.
Meet: The Seashore Centre
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Charges: £2 per child

SCRAPPY WORKSHOP WITH SPARC
THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY

Get creative with scrap – a fun workshop for all the family.
Funded by Torbay Council Recycling.
Meet: Gamekeepers Cottage, Cockington
Time: 1.30pm to 4pm
Charges: Free

NEST BOX MAKING
FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY

Make a nest box for your garden birds this Spring.
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: 10am to 12pm
Charges: £5 per box
Booking: Essential

ALL YOU KNEAD TO DOUGH!
SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY

A hands-on day of practical bread making, with artisan producer Emma Parkin of Emma's Bread. Book early to avoid disappointment. This course is free if you join the Soil Association.
Meet: Warren Barn
Time: 10am to 4pm
Charges: £50 or FREE if you join the Soil Association (includes a Ploughman's lunch). Find out more here >>
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

OPEN DAY AT COCKINGTON COURT
SATURDAY 23 & SUNDAY 24 FEBRUARY

An insight into what we can offer for your special celebrations at Cockington Court – from Weddings to Wakes and Christenings to Anniversaries.
Meet: Cockington Court
Time: 10am to 3pm
Charges: Free

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