The Cottage Company

November 2008 Events

Spooky Tours, 1st & 2nd of November at Powderham Castle, go on a spooky tour of the castle and meet its previous residents. Google Map.

Autumn Cider Event at Grays Farm, 1st of November at Halstow Farm Tedburn St Mary. EX6 6AN.  This event will show you a Devon cider farm in action, you will get to walk the orchards and pick the apples. Then visit one of Devon's largest listed cob cider barns, to watch the cider press in action.  You will be able to taste the fresh apple juice and the previous years cider. There will also be a farm workers lunch in the pound house. This event is being organised by Slow Food Devon and you can call James to book on 0146030795. Make sure you bring wellington boots and a warm coat! 

Carnival Day, Ottery St Mary, 1st November. There is a crowning ceremony, fancy dress competition and precession starting at 7.30pm. More info can be found here.

Fireworks Cruise, 5th of November at 7pm departing from Exmouth marina. There will be a BBQ onboard, contact Stuart Line Criuses for more information & bookings. 

Burning Tar Barrels at Ottery St Mary, 5th of November starts 4.30pm. This is a free event that has been taking place in Ottery St Mary since the 17th Century. It was orginally done to rid the village of evil spirits. Brave men, women and children race through the streets with burning tar barrels on their backs until either the heat gets to much or the barrels break apart with the flames. This is a crazy event and a must see if you are in the area! We normally get there early enough to get a drink in one of the local pubs and then grab a good vantage point as it does get rammed with spectators. More information can be found here. 

Michaelmas Fair, thursday the 6th at Powderham Castle, there will be a food and craft fair with stands through out the castle in aid of Devon Armed Forces charities.

Exeter Comedy Club, has been showcasing upcoming talent for over ten years. Friday the 7th of November is the turn of Mark Olver & Steve Weiner. You can buy tickets here. 

Hand crafted Jewellery fair, 8th of November at Exeter Cathedral Chapter House 10.30 am until 4pm. 20 stands of beautiful hand-made jewellery from the South West will be on display. 

Climate Change: the effects on wildlife, Monday the 10th at 7.30pm, Bastins Hall, Exmouth.  Talk by Rod Birles of DWT

Fungus Foray & Workshop, Wednesday the 12th of November. Jeff Benn will lead and instruct on fungus identification at Sommers near Barnstaple. Call Joyce on 01271 374324 for more information and to book your place. Organised by Devon Wildlife Trust.

Stuart Line Cruises, bird watch cruise on the river Exe. The November dates are: Saturday the 15th at 2pm and Saturday the 29th at 1.45pm.

Topsham Slow Food Market, 16th of November at Matthew's Hall Topsham. Map.  This is a local market of fresh local produce it starts at 11 am and runs until 2pm.

Birds at Bowling Green Marsh, Thursday the 20th at 10.15. Meet at Topsham quay, this has been organized by DWT. Meeting point Map.

Coopers Antique Fair, 21st to the 23rd of November at Powderham Castle. A wonderful selection of antiques will be on show ranging form antique oak furniture to period paintings.

 

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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