April 2009 Events
The Cottage Company Devon is pleased to announce that we have just picked up the keys to our new holiday cottage rentals office and shop. The shop is a stones throw from the beautiful beach at Budleigh Salterton, once we have completed refit works and have an opening date we will post more information. We are looking forward to meeting more of our guests at the shop during their stay.
Exeter Farmers Market - A wide variety of fresh local Westcountry foods are available to try and buy at the Exeter's Farmers Market. The market runs every Thursday throughout the year on the junction of South Street and Fore Street. 9am - 2pm.
Exeter Racecourse - Racedays - Publicans' Day Wednesday the 1st of April & Children's Day Tuesday the 14th of April. Exeter Racecourse is the South West's most prestigious racecourse, sitting high on the top of Haldon Hill, just outside Exeter with wonderful views down towards Dartmoor. It's the highest in UK at 850 feet above sea level, the second longest at 2 miles and has been described as one of the "loveliest" and fairest race tracks in the country. Address: Kennford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XS. Call 01392 832599
Exeter Bach Society Perform St John's Passion - Conducted by its Musical Director, Nicholas Marshall, the Exeter Bach Society choir and orchestra will perform St John Passion, on the eve of Palm Sunday, Saturday 4 April, at 7.30pm in The Mint Church, Exeter. Soloists are: Richard Rowntree - tenor (Evangelist); Armin Zanner - bass (Christus); Elizabeth Drury - soprano; Matthew Venner - counter-tenor; Leslie Baker - tenor; Stephen Foulkes - bass.Tickets: £12 ( half-price for full-time students) available from Exeter Tickets (01392-211080) or Roger Churchward ((01392-468867) or at the door. See also www.exeterbachsociety.org.uk Venue: The Mint Church, Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AT. Call 01392 468867 or 01392 211080
Devon Nature Walk - Dawlish Warren. Thursday the 2nd of April 10:00 - 13:00. Nature walk with Nigel Pinhorn. Meet at the far end of the car park (pay & display - £1). Grid ref: SX980787. Birds, birds, birds. Please note no dogs allowed on this particular walk. Please wear suitable clothing and stout footwear and bring refreshments if required. You can just turn up on the day but prior booking is preferred. Tickets are £5. Address: Dawlish, Devon, Call 01392 211247
Ottery St Mary Farmers Market - 3rd of April. Fresh local produce including all varieties of meats, cheeses, cakes and preserves.Open 9am to 1pm. For more information contact the Ottery St Mary Tourist Information Centre on: 01404 813964
Crediton Farmers Market - 4th of April, 10am - 1pm. Quality local produce. Best South West Farmers Market 2005. With over 35 stalls this is the largest farmers market in Devon and has been voted the Best Farmers Market in Devon for two years running in the Devon LifeFood & Drink Awards. Address: Belle Parade, Crediton, Devon. Tel:01884 252647.
Easter M'Egga Weekend at Crealy Great Adventure Park - 2009 10/04/2009 - 13/04/2009. Easter M'Egga Hide 'n' Seek! Happy Easter Everbunny! With 30,000 chocolate eggs to find and eat during the four day long Bank Holiday Festival. Fluffy day-old chicks, bouncy lambs and the cutest rabbit kittens to cuddle. Delicious Easter menus plus Fruity Smoothies and traditional Simnel Cake. Address: Sidmouth Road, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR. Call 01395 233200
Guided Bird Watching Cruises - Stuart Line Cruises - There are a number of cruises from Exmouth Marina. A full ltimetable of Aprils cruises is available on there website. The vessel has an open top deck and an enclosed and heated lower deck. Toilets and disabled access is available as well as a refreshments bar selling hot and cold drinks including homemade soup and snacks. Advanced Booking is strongly recommended for these popular cruises.
Exeter Chiefs Fixtures - Coventry v Exeter Chiefs Saturday, April 4, 2009 - KO 3pm Rotherham v Exeter Chiefs Saturday, April 11, 2009 - KO 3pm Exeter Chiefs v Otley Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 3pm Exeter Chiefs v Doncaster Knights Saturday, April 25, 2009 - KO 3pm
Exmouth Farmers Market - 8th of April, 9am to 1pm. The market is held on The Strand Gardens, Exmouth. The Strand Gardens, Exmouth, Devon, Tel: 0139522229.
Rockpool Ramble. Rockpool Ramble. 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 9th April 2009. Guided tour of some of the best rockpools in Devon. No need to book just come along. For more information contact the Centre. Organised by DWT's Marine Awareness Officer for Wembury Voluntary Marine Conservation Area. Meet at Wembury Marine Centre. Call 01752 862538
Wildlife photography - Tips and how to have a go for yourself. 15th April 2009 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm. An illustrated talk by Stephen Powles. Suggested donation of £3 (including refreshments) to Devon Wildlife Trust. Organised by Tavistock DWT Local Group. Venue: Parish Church Centre, Plymouth Road, Tavistock (next to the Bedford Hotel). Call Sue Boxall on 01822 820292
'Jobs for the Girls' Costume Exhibition at Killerton House - 01/04/2009 - 29/08/2009 - An exciting new exhibition for 2009 celebrating fashions worn by women from all walks of society, from Queen Victoria to servant girls. With replica costumes to try on! Monday 11:00 - 17:00, Tuesday - Closed, Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00, Thursday 11:00 - 17:00, Friday 11:00 - 17:00, Saturday 11:00 - 17:00, Sunday 11:00 - 17:00, Bank Holiday 11:00 - 17:00. Killerton House, killerton, exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE. Call 01392 881345
Easter Eggstravaganza at The Big Sheep - Fri 10th - Fri 17th April 2009. The South West's Largest Easter Egg Hunt with over 30,000 chocolate eggs to find! There will be Easter Art, Easter Bonnets, Easter Bunny, & thousands of chocolate eggs! Click here to find out more...
5th Silly Mini Sunday at Powderham Castle - Sunday 12th of April 10:00 - 17:30 - It's Mini's 50th anniversary too! See the convoy of minis raising funds for Children's Hospice Southwest drive through the grounds. Family £25.50 per ticket. Adult £8.95 per ticket, Senior Concession £7.95 per ticket, Child £6.95 per ticket, Under 5's free. Address: Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JQ. Call 01626 890243
Easter Sunday Cruise - Stuart Line Cruises - 12th of April at 2.15pm from Exmouth Marina. The vessel is covered and heated. Toilets and disabled access is available as well as a refreshments bar selling hot and cold drinks including homemade soup and snacks. Advanced Booking is strongly recommended for these popular cruises.
Honiton Farmers Market - 16th of April. A wide variety of local produce will be on offer,including: homemade cakes and pies, rare breed pork, ostrich produce, fresh meat, venison, fresh vegetables, cheese, jam and flowers.
Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink 2009 - Friday 17 - Sunday 19 April 2009. Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle Courtyard will play host to the South West's largest food and drink festival. Try & Buy a fantastic array of regional products. Situated in three marquee pavilions, over 100 South West producers will be exhibiting, including Quickes Traditional, Brimblecombe Cider and the South Devon Chilli Farm! You can expect cookery demonstrations as well as lots of food and drink fun and games. The Castle Courtyard will provide the backdrop for the celebrity chef cookery demonstrations. Chefs include Michael Caines, James and Chris Tanner and Peter Gorton. The Castle Courtyard will also host the After Dark event, two exciting evenings (Friday and Saturday) of live music with regional ales and ciders, as well as many other West Country treats. Exhibitors will include Pebblebed Vineyards and The Orchard Pig. Address: Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle, Exeter, Devon. Call 01392 440745
Seaton Farmers Market - 17th of April. Tea, coffee,homemade cakes and pies, rare breed pork, venison, fresh vegetables,cheese, jam and flowers; all the ingredients necessary for a lovely meal of local Devon produce. Town Hall, Seaton, Devon, Tel: 01404 831310.
Farmers & Local Produce Market at The National Trust Killerton House & Gardens - 18th of April. There will be lots of fresh, tempting, local produce for sale.
Topsham Slow Food Market - 19th of April at Matthew's Hall Topsham. Map. This is a local market of fresh local produce.
If you have an upcoming event and would like to let our guests know about it please send details to: info@thecottagecompanydevon.co.uk
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