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Events in Porlock
February 2012

Somerset Sight is the independent, local charity for blind and visually impaired people across Somerset. Their Mobile Resource Unit will be visiting Porlock. If you or anyone you know is visually impaired then do come along to see how the charity can support you. If you can’t make it that date and would like to find out more information about the charity then please call them or visit their website www.somersetsight.org.uk


Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Porlock Car Park
Contact: Tel: (01823) 333818

Wednesday 22nd
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Talk

Slides and Local History of Woody Bay over the years. A talk by Harriet Bridle.


Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: Non-members - £2: Members - Free
Contact: Pauline Clarke 01643 863372

March 2012
Wednesday 21st
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Talk

Access and Conservation on the Dunster Estate.

A talk by Andy Player, Countryside Manager, Dunster Estste


Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: Non-members - £2: Members - Free
Contact: Roy Cowdrill 01984 640201

April 2012
Friday 6th to Monday 9th
ART EXHIBITION

Mixed media Art Exhibition by ANTONY


Time: 10pm - 6pm
Venue: 54 SILVERMEAD ALCOMBE MINEHEAD TA24 6AP
Price: FREE ENTRY
Contact: Antony
Email: arb.54@hotmail.com

Wednesday 18th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Talk

My Life as an Exmoor Ranger.

A talk by Richard Eales.


Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: Non-members - £2: Members - Free
Contact: Roy Cowdrill 01984 640201

May 2012
Thursday 3rd
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group

An Exmoor Farm - West Ilkerton - Past and Present. Meet 11am for an exploration of the farm led by Torte and Chris Eveleigh followed by your own picnic lunch. GR 70404659.
After lunch, Rob Wilson-North will lead us with cars to Shallowford (meet 2.30pm for those who wish to join for afternoon only) for an exploration of Ilkerton Ridge. (GR 71424495) Both West Ilkerton and Shallowford can be reached by turning off the A39 by the petrol station at Barbrook. Wear boots and sensible clothing.


Time: 11am or 2.30pm
Venue: West Ilkerton/Shallowford
Contact: Pauline Clarke 01643 863372

Saturday 5th
Coffee, Cake and Village Clean up

Let’s get together and start looking after OUR village.
WE NEED EVERYBODY TO BE INVOLVED

Join our Community Clean-Up Group
Meet at the Porlock Rec at 10 am for a couple of hours of tidying up the village

It’s time to restore that Porlock pride!

Please bring your own gloves, spades and wheelbarrows


Time: 10.00
Venue: Porlock Recreation Ground
Price: FREE
Contact: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150

The Tone Valley Jazz Band

Tickets available from
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/154802
and Porlock Visitor Centre


Time: 19.00
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £5.00 from Porlock Visitor Centre
Contact: Rosalinde Haw
Email: info@pvh.org.uk

Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th
Porlock 'Open Gardens' weekend

Many gardens in the Doverhay and Hawkcombe part of the village will open their gates to the public over this weekend. More details to follow


Venue: Porlock - Doverhay and Hawkcombe
Contact: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150

June 2012
Sunday 3rd
Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Sunday: Party in the Park.

Local Family street party in the Park

further details to be announced


Time: Afternoon
Venue: Porlock Recreation Ground

Monday 4th
Diamond Jubilee Weekend

Monday

Jubilee Recfest.

Live music to many local bands throughout afternoon and early evening

£5 tickets in advance
£7.50 on the gate

further details to be announced


Time: Afternoon and early evening
Venue: Porlock Recreation Ground
Price: £7.50 on the gate

Tuesday 12th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Walk

The Mineral Line to the Incline at Comberow. A gentle 2 mile stroll to view the incline from the bottom. Followed by an optional lunch at The Valiant Soldier, Roadwater. Meet at the end of the road to Pitmill Farm (GR 037365) Take first left after Roadwater P. O. then right after 100 metres. Continue for nearly 2 miles. Roadside parking.


Time: 11am
Venue: Beyond Roadwater
Contact: Roy Cowdrill 01984 640201

July 2012
Friday 20th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Walk

An Exmoor Society led walk to view the conserved remains of one of the finest examples of 19th Century mining activity in the Brendon Hills. Langham Engine House, mine adits and Bearland Ventilation Flue. 1 mile of forest tracks with descent/ascent. Wear boots and sensible outdoor clothing.


Time: 10 am
Venue: Meet at Chargot Wood Car Park
Contact: Roy Cowdrill 01984 640201

August 2012
Sunday 12th
Porlock Country Fair

Stalls, activities, side-shows and displays in the lovely setting of Porlock Recreation Ground


Time: tbc
Venue: Porlock Recreation Ground
Contact: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150

Friday 24th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Walk

An Exmoor Society led walkabout of 1.5 miles to see and hear some of the fascinating things around Dunster that the normal visitor misses.


Time: 10 am
Venue: Meet at ENPA Shop, Dunster
Contact: Roy Cowdrill 01984 640201

September 2012
Wednesday 19th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Talk

A talk on Astronomy by naturalist and broadcaster, Chris Sperring MBE. If the evening is clear some of the talk will take place outside.


Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £3
Contact: Pauline Clarke 01643 863372

October 2012
Saturday 6th
Porlock Food Fayre Weekend

Saturday - Come and see the food produced on Exmoor and sample some of the local produce.
Other events being planned for the Sunday


Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Contact: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150

Wednesday 17th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - AGM andTalk

Annual General Meeting. Followed by a talk by Todd Gray on the Pirates of the Bristol Channel.

Refreshments available.


Time: 7 pm for 7.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Contact: Pauline Clarke 01643 863372

Saturday 27th
Porlock Apple Day

Apple pressing, stalls, displays. More details to follow


Time: tbc
Venue: Porlock Visitor Centre
Contact: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150

November 2012
Wednesday 21st
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Talk

The History of the West Somerset Free Press. A talk by Geoff Cox - a descendant of the founder of our local paper.


Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: Non-members - £2: Members - Free
Contact: Pauline Clarke 01643 863372

December 2012
Saturday 1st to Sunday 2nd
Porlock Christmas weekend and Late Night Shopping

Saturday evening-Village shops and other amenities open, and mini Christmas market at the Visitor Centre. Carol singing at the Village Tree. More details to follow
Craft Fair Saturday and Sunday at the Village Hall


Time: 6 - 9 pm
Venue: Porlock High Street
Contact: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150

January 2013
Saturday 5th
Porlock Wassail Day

Meet at Dovery Manor Museum and parade through the village, wassailing at the orchards and ending at the Community Orchard. Followed by folk singing and Mummers Play. Bring saucepan lids, drums, and anything else that makes a noisr!


Time: Assemble from 6pm Starts 6.30pm
Venue: Start at Dovery Manor Museum
Price: FREE EVENT
Contact: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150

Events in Exford

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Events in Timberscombe
February 2012
Thursday 9th
Parish Council Meeting

Parish Council Meeting


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Timberscombe Village Hall
Price: Free and open to all
Contact: 01643 708810
Email: timberscombeclerk@btinternet.com

March 2012
Thursday 8th
Parish Council Meeting

Parish Council Meeting


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Timberscombe Village Hall
Price: Free and open to all
Contact: 01643 708810
Email: timberscombeclerk@btinternet.com

April 2012
Thursday 12th
Parish Council Meeting

Parish Council Meeting


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Timberscombe Village Hall
Price: Free and open to all
Contact: 01643 708810
Email: timberscombeclerk@btinternet.com

May 2012
Thursday 10th
Parish Council Meeting

Parish Council Meeting


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Timberscombe Village Hall
Price: Free and open to all
Contact: 01643 708810
Email: timberscombeclerk@btinternet.com

Thursday 10th
Annual Parish Meeting of Electors

Follows the Annual Parish Council meeting which starts at 7.30 pm


Time: 8.00 pm approximately
Venue: Timberscombe Village Hall
Price: Free and open to all
Contact: 01643 708810
Email: timberscombeclerk@btinternet.com

Thursday 10th
Parish Council Meeting

Annual Parish Council Meeting


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Timberscombe Village Hall
Price: Free and open to all
Contact: 01643 708810
Email: timberscombeclerk@btinternet.com

June 2012
Thursday 14th
Parish Council Meeting

Parish Council Meeting


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Timberscombe Village Hall
Price: Free and open to all
Contact: 01643 708810
Email: timberscombeclerk@btinternet.com

July 2012
Thursday 12th
Parish Council Meeting

Parish Council Meeting


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Timberscombe Village Hall
Price: Free and open to all
Contact: 01643 708810
Email: timberscombeclerk@btinternet.com

September 2012
Thursday 13th
Parish Council Meeting

Parish Council Meeting


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Timberscombe Village Hall
Price: Free and open to all
Contact: 01643 708810
Email: timberscombeclerk@btinternet.com

October 2012
Thursday 11th
Parish Council Meeting

Parish Council Meeting


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Timberscombe Village Hall
Price: Free and open to all
Contact: 01643 708810
Email: timberscombeclerk@btinternet.com

November 2012
Thursday 8th
Parish Council Meeting

Parish Council Meeting


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Timberscombe Village Hall
Price: Free and open to all
Contact: 01643 708810
Email: timberscombeclerk@btinternet.com

Events in Winsford

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Events in Dunster

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