More than 50 bags of rubbish, containing glass and plastic bottles, discarded food and fishing tackle have been cleared from Hope’s Nose in Torquay.
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We’re Opening a Brand New Occombe Farm Shop this August! (now open!)
A brand-new farm shop is opening next month at Occombe Farm, in Paignton. Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT) is delighted to confirm that work refitting and extending the old […]
TCCT supporting cirl buntings in Cockington
As part of a scheme to encourage and support cirl buntings in Cockington, we are bringing a 17 acre semi-improved grass field back into arable rotation and you may notice […]
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust welcomes new General Manager for new Occombe!
In the spirit of celebrating International Women’s Day and women in leadership, Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT) is delighted to announce the appointment of Cath Cooke as General Manager for the new Occombe Development. Cath joins the TCCT team this week to head up the final stages of Occombe’s regeneration and lead the running of Occombe once it opens this summer.
RHS Recognition for Cockington Memorial Rose Garden
TCCT’s beautiful Memorial Rose Garden at Cockington achieves South West in Bloom and RHS certificate of recognition for 2020.
Work on £2m Occombe Farm Visitor Attraction for Torbay gets thumbs up to begin!
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT) is thrilled to confirm that work on their £2m plan to regenerate Occombe Farm will start next month.
24th Green Flag Award for Cockington Country Park
Great news! Cockington Country Park has been awarded its 24th Green Flag! This is a massive achievement, especially in the face of the ongoing COVID19 pandemic, at a time when our staff and volunteers have dealt with challenges brought about by the park’s huge numbers of additional visitors.
Occombe Farm Café and Occombe Farm have reopened!
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT) have reopened Occombe Farm and Occombe Farm Café. The Farm had remained closed throughout the summer whilst the Farm Café was extended and refurbished. This work marks the first step towards the greater regeneration of Occombe Farm.
Occombe Farm Re-opening Delayed
It is with much regret that, due to circumstances beyond our control, Occombe Farm and Occombe Farm Café will not re-open as planned on 22nd September.
Tackling escalating litter and abuse at Torbay’s beauty spots.
Like many of you, we are increasingly concerned about the escalation of littering, abuse and antisocial behaviour our sites are enduring at the moment. Read more about how we are tackling this growing crisis here in Torbay…
Occombe Farm Cafe to get major face-lift!
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT) are thrilled to announce that planned refurbishment work on Occombe Farm Café is now underway. Work has begun on an extensive schedule of redecoration and refurbishment of the café. Unfortunately, with contractors operating on site, Occombe Farm will need to remain closed for a little longer until the building work is finished.
TCCT announce change to parking charges at local beauty spots.
As from 15th July Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (TCCT) will implement new charges for parking at all of its sites across Torbay.
Why we remove unofficial memorials from TCCT Sites
Whilst it is TCCT policy to remove unauthorised memorials from our sites we are always happy to discuss alternative commemorative options with all bereaved families. We have always done our best to accommodate requests and are willing to be flexible.
TCCT site car parks reopen
TCCT Car parks at Sharkham Point, Berry Head and Cockington Higher Lodge reopen.
Please, Please take your dog’s waste home with you!
Please pick up your dog’s waste and take it home for disposal.
Sheep Attack at Maidencombe
We all have a responsibility to protect the countryside and all the animals that live there.
Important update for Walkers and Dog Owners
We would like to remind everyone to keep your dogs under control whilst out walking in areas with livestock grazing.
Statement: Damian Offer, CEO, TCCT.
Two gates have been damaged recently at Sharkham Point and Cockington.
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust and COVID-19.
In response to the PM’s announcement on Monday regarding Coronavirus, we’re taking measures in order to follow the latest Government guidance.
Occombe Festival is taking a gap year!
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust confirm there will be no Occombe Festival in 2020.