Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
   
EVENTS SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2008
September 2008

Bat Walk at Berry Head NNR
Friday 5 September

Came and watch the rare greater horseshoe bats emerge from their roost. These masters of nocturnal aviation will thrill you with their acrobatics as we tune in with bat detectors.
Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre
Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost: Adults £3.50, children £2
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Brixham's Rock of Ages
Saturday 6 September

See and hear how Brixham rock has made its mark in the World, from graceful ' red sails in the sunset ' to the roar of  London  traffic.
Meet: Freshwater Car Park  
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Cost: Adults £3

Crafty Critters
Saturday 6 September

Come and make crafty animals with natural materials.
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: 12pm to 2pm
Cost: Children £2

Early Autumn Hedgerow Harvest
Sunday 14 September

Come and sample some of Cockington's bountiful blackberries, hazelnuts, sloes and other seasonal wild food specialties on a gentle nature ramble around some of the more secluded spots of the Country Park . We will also find out more about ‘Nature's Calendar' and how you can add your sightings to this national project.
Meet: Car Park at rear of Cockington Court
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Cost: Adults £3.50, children free

National Beachwatch Campaign
Saturday 20 September

Help us clean up these beautiful coves whilst surveying all rubbish collected as part of a National Survey to help clean up our beaches
Meet: Churston Cove 10am to 12pm and Saltern Cove (meet at Seashore Centre) 1pm to 3pm

Bread making Masterclass
Sunday 28 September

A hands-on day of practical bread making with artisan producer Emma Parkin from Emma's Bread.
Meet: Warren Barn
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: £50 or FREE if you join the Soil Association, includes lunch
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
October 2008

The English Riviera Geopark – What's So Special? (Part 1)
Wednesday 1 October

Course with local historian, John Risdon.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Cost: Adults £3.50
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Winter Warmer Walk
Sunday 5 October

Circular Walk as part of the South Devon AONB walking festival. A walk from Broadsands Beach through Elberry Cove, Marridge Woods the Grove returning through Churston Village . Walk approximately 3 miles, some steep slopes and rough terrain.
Meet: Broadsands Car Park
Time: 10am to 12.30pm
Charge: £3.50 adults, children free

The English Riviera Geopark – What's So Special? (Part 2)
Wednesday 8 October

Course with local historian, John Risdon.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Cost: Adults £3.50
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Apple Day Food Festival
Sunday 19 October

A great family day out – visit our Westcountry produce & crafts marquees, watch as we press apples on the Victorian press, take part in children's activities and enjoy entertainment and music throughout the day. For full details please visit www.countryside-trust.org.uk/appleday.htm
Meet: Cockington Country Park
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: Adults £3, children free

Light Up the Night!
Saturday 25 October

A unique evening of fiery entertainment, including flame juggling, music, food and drink. Watch as the spectacular towering willow figure created by Dorset sculptor Stephen Jennings is set alight on the bonfire with burning arrows!
Meet: Occombe Farmyard
Time: Entertainment begins at 7pm , ignition from 8pm
Cost: £3.50 per person, under 3's free

Geopark Kids
Tuesday 28 October

Create your own shadow puppet creature of the past and bring Torbay 's ancient seas back to life.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: Children £2, Adults free
Booking: Essential on 01803 606035

Hallowe'en Lanterns Workshop
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 October

Create magical glass lanterns in our Halloween workshop and then join in a lantern-lit procession to the orchard as night falls. Come along in Halloween fancy dress.
Meet: Occombe Farm Education Centre
Time: 4.30pm to 6pm
Cost: Children £3.50
Recommended ages – Under 7's

Hallowe'en Terror Trail
Wednesday 29 – Friday 31 October

As the barriers to the supernatural world are at their weakest and the ghosts return freely to roam the earth…walk amongst the spirit world on our trail of terror and then listen to spine-tingling tales over firelight. Are you brave enough to walk the trail?
Popular event – advance bookings taken through Occombe Farm Shop from 1 October.
Meet: Occombe Farm
Time: Entry to trail from 6pm , last entry 8.30pm .
Cost: Adults & Children £3.50 each
Bring a torch! Recommended ages – 7 upwards

Spooks at Sea
Thursday 30 October

Create your very own glow in the dark submarine and plunge into deep sea darkness.  Discover beasties of the sea including anglerfish and gulper eels.
Meet: Seashore Centre
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Cost: Children £2

Halloween Treasure Hunt
Friday 31 October

A spooky hunt for the family at Berry Head NNR, follow the clues to find the answers and win prizes for the most points!
Meet: Berry Head Visitor Centre
Time: 10am
Charge: £5 per team (max. 5 per team)

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