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Exmoor Adventures – Canoe/kayak Activity Day
Date: Sat 17 Oct 2015 – Come and enjoy Kayaking or canoeing at Wimbleball Lake. We’ll teach you the basics, take you on a guided journey and enjoy a few games on the water. Perfect for all the family! Ages 10+; All equipment provided, including wetsuits and buoyancy aids.
Cost: £30pp for a half day activity, or £95 for a family of 4.
Contact: exmooradventures@gmail.com / 07976 208279
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Channel Adventure Days Out
Saturday 17th October – SUP River Tour – 10am to 4pm – Paddle from Exbridge to Black Cat – Try your hand at whitewater paddleboarding. Explore Exmoor’s beautiful rivers from a different perspective.
Sunday 18th October – Ladies Mountain Biking Day – 10am to 4pm – Develop your skills in a friendly female only environment. Enjoy the beautiful Exmoor scenery. All eqiupment provided.
Monday 19th October – Coastal Adventure Day – 10am to 4pm – Try out Channel Adventures iconic activity! Kayak and coasteering around the amazing North Devon coastline. Book online at http://www.channeladventure.co.uk/#!up-coming-events/ch36
Annual World Bolving Championship Exmoor
Date: Sat 17th Oct 2015 6:00pm – The 12th Annual Bolving World Championship takes place on Saturday 17th October at Draydon Rails, Dulverton, TA22 9QE in Exmoor National Park starting at 6pm. Bolving is the name for the call that red deer stags make in the rutting season and the bolvers try to imitate the deer and get points for style, authenticity and how successful they are at getting a real stag to answer their roar from across the wild, deep valley. Would be bolvers can meet up with other competitors at the Rock House Inn, Dulverton at 5pm or just turn up at Draydon Rails at 6pm. After the competition it’s back to the pub for the results, presentation to the winners, the prize draw and auction – buffet provided/refreshments available. Location: Draydon Rails Dulverton TA22 9QE Booking: No need to book – just turn up Charge: Minimum donation of £2 Contact: 07772 989737 or 01398 323467
Somerset Art Weeks
Dates: 3 – 18 October 2015
Local artists’ work on display around Somerset, including 9 exhibits at venues in West Somerset. Always intriguing and inspiring, it is worth making time in your schedule for close encounters of the art kind. More details online at http://somersetartworks.org.uk/artweeks15/ .
At the Regal Theatre:
Urban Voice 10th Anniversary Concert
Date: Sat 17th Oct 2015, 7.30pm Dynamic, energetic and talented local choir, URBAN VOICE, celebrate 10 years with a concert of their favourite songs through the years, which will include well-known hits from pop to musicals, gospel and folk – all in their inimitable ‘big sound’ style. TICKETS: Adults £8.00, Children under 14 £4.00
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
Date: Mon 19th Oct 2015, 7.30pm
Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography with inventive lighting, muscular synchronisation timed to perfection, all in a spellbinding display of sheer athleticism. Feel the energy and experience the power of this unique performance. TICKETS: Adults £18.00, Friends £17.50, ES40’s/Students £10.00
Macbeth (The Pantaloons)
Date: Tue 20th Oct 2015 – Tragic and hilarious in equal measures this innovative take on ‘The Scottish Play’ (Macbeth) features femmes fatales, high-speed chases, killer lines, killer crimes and some seriously weird sisters.
TICKETS: Adults £12.00, Friends £11.50, ES40’s/Students £6.00
Booking: 01643 706430 or online Location: 10-16 The Avenue, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5AY
Moor Music
Date: Tue 20th Oct 2015 8:00pm-10:00pm
Moor Music and Song Session – singers, musicians and audience welcome.
Hosted by Tom and Barbara Brown of Umber Music
Location: The White Horse, Exford TA24 7PY Charge: Free
Booking: No need to book – just turn up Contact: 01598 752509
Simonsbath Sawmill Open Day
Date: Mon 19th 2015, 10:00am – 4:00pm
This is a chance to look around the historic, water-powered sawmill and estate workshops in the heart of the National Park. There is some parking available (at your own risk) at the mill or park at Ashcombe Car Park, Simonsbath – entrance between the church and the Exmoor Forest Inn (SS774394) – and walk the 500m to the mill. See http://www.simonsbathsawmill.org.uk for more details or visit Simonsbath Sawmill’s Facebook page.
Location: Simonsbath Sawmill (SS 772 392) TA24 7SH Charge: FREE
Booking: No need to book – just turn up Contact: 01643 831202
Deer on Dunkery
Date: Thu 22nd Oct 2015 10:30am-4:30pm
Join a member of the Exmoor Society on this 6ml circular walk on Dunkery’s slopes,in the hope of seeing and hearing Red Deer during the rut. Hilly and rough underfoot. Please bring binoculars and a picnic. Wear weatherproof everything. Dogs on leads welcome.
Location: Webbers Post Contact: 01398 323335
Booking: No need to book – just turn up Charge: Donation welcomed from non-members
The Minehead Eye
Wed – Thu – Fri, 10am – 2pm Indoor Playground & Bouncy Castle, Free Adm
Thu 10am – noon Kids’ Arts and Crafts, Free Admission; 6 – 8pm Girls Night in Skate Park/Bouldering Cave
Fri 5 – 8pm Boys Night in the Skate Park and Bouldering Cave
More info – http://www.mineheadeye.co.uk/
Lynton Cinema:
Macbeth
Sat 17 – Thu 22 Oct 8.00pm; Mon 19 Oct, 2.30 pm Running time: 113min Cert 15
Pan
Fri 23 Oct 2015, 8.00pm
Seat prices £5.00 for adults, £4.50 for senior citizens (65 and over), £3.00 for children (up to and including 14 years). Seats can be booked in advance on (01598) 753397. Lynton Cinema, Lee Road, Lynton EX35 6HW
Porlock Apple Festival
Date: Sat 24th Oct 2015 (all day)
Various events to celebrate the wide variety of apples grown in the local area.Orchards, Apple ID,an ancient cider press, juicing and local produce at venues around the village. More details from Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150 Location: Porlock Village TA24 8QD
Booking: Booking essential Charge: Free entry
Parkside Holiday Flats, Minehead 