The Cottage Company

November Events 2009

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 originally 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.

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. It gets booked up quickly so don't delay!

Michaelmas Fair, thursday the 5th at Powderham Castle, there will be a food and craft fair with stands through out the castle in aid of Devon Armed Forces charities.

Ottery St Mary Farmers Market - Friday the 6th of October. 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.  

Exeter Comedy Club, has been showcasing upcoming talent for over ten years. You can view Novembers acts and buy tickets here

Exeter Farmers Market - 5th of November. A wide variety of fresh local West Country 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.  

Crediton Farmers Market - Saturday the 7th of November 2009, 10am - 1pm. Quality local produce. Voted 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 Life Food & Drink Awards. Address: Belle Parade, Crediton, Devon. Tel:01884 252647. 

Dirty weekend - 10.00 am - 3.30 pm 15th November 2009. Get a wild workout as we look after this important wetland habitat. Tools and tuition provided. Stay as long as you like but please wear suitable clothes and bring a packed lunch if staying all day. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Organised by Exeter Devon Wildlife Trust Local Group. Contact: Steve Carroll on telephone 07972 175340 (after 7pm).

Location: Old Sludge Beds DWT nature reserve. Meet at the Countess Wear sewage works entrance track, off A379 Bridge Road, by the swing bridge. (Exeter)

Exmouth Farmers Market - Wednesday the 11th of November, 9am to 1pm. The market is held on The Strand Gardens, Exmouth. The Strand Gardens, Exmouth, Devon, Tel: 01395 22229.

Exmouth Craft Fair - Sunday the 15th of November. Arts and Crafts from local west country artists, for more information click here. 

Guided Bird Watching Cruises - Stuart Line Cruises - There are a number of cruises from Exmouth Marina. A full timetable of Novembers' 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. 

Honiton Farmers Market -  19th of November 2009. 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. 

Seaton Farmers Market - Friday the 20th of November 2009. 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.

Topsham Slow Food Market - Sunday the 22nd of November 2009 at Matthew's Hall Topsham. Map. This is a local market of fresh local produce.  

Coopers Antique Fair, 20th to the 22nd 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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