Exmoor Food Festival by Bryan Cath

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Over 35 events throughout Exmoor Includes

• Food Walks • Food Fairs and Fetes • Cookery Workshops

www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk

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The 10th Exmoor Food Festival provides a showcase for local produce from a variety of Independent food and drink producers based in the scenic Exmoor area. Produced by:

Additional funding by:

Events over the 10-day festival, from 30th September to 9th October, include • Victorian cream teas and Informative farm visits • Tasting platters and American brunches • Food fairs and Fun food fetes • Food walks and Ale & Cider trails • Refined à la carte suppers and Children’s jelly fights • Cookery courses and Sausage-making demos • Tapas with cocktails and Chocolate suppers There really is something for everyone! Shopping more your thing? You’ll be spoilt for choice inside the Food Marquee at the Lyn Food Fest & Fete or when strolling through the Exmoor Food Fair in picturesque Porlock. Don’t forget all the local Farmers’ Markets on offer! Perhaps you want to become more hands-on? Then learn new skills on Streamcombe Cookery School’s workshops or watch some of the live demonstrations during the festival. It is all here for you to see, devour and enjoy!

Lyn Food Fest & Fete Sunday 2nd October, 10am - 4pm

Exmoor Food Fair Something for everyone, with live music, a family fete, stalls, food, drink and entertainment all day long Events on Sunday include: • A chance to make your own sausages • Take part in Cookery Demonstrations from Local Chefs • Expert Butchery & Fish Filleting • Ready Steady Cook (the rematch!) between Paul at Le Bistro & Pete of Lyndale Café • And of course the return of the popular ‘sizzling sausage’ competition

Children, dogs, welly boots and smiles all welcome on the day! The Manor Green, Lynmouth EX35 6EN • E: info@lynfoodfest.co.uk

www.lynfoodfest.co.uk

Sunday 9th October, 10am - 4pm

Browse, sample and buy the ‘taste’ of Exmoor Our packed food hall includes stalls from: • The Big Cheese • In the Wood Chocolates • Brendon Hill Crafts • Somerset Cider Brandy • Dunkery Vineyard • Country Cake • Big Red Cow • And many many more!

Home of the Exmoor Savoury Pie Competition and the Best of Exmoor Food Photographic Competition Village Hall, Porlock TA24 8QD • T: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150

www.porlock.co.uk

Concerned about increasing the waistline with the local delicacies on offer? Then ease the guilt by striding out on some of the food walks on offer! Bookings can be made on the Exmoor and North Devon walking festival website www.exmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk Why not make a weekend of it and take in the wonderful views, beautiful moorland and scenic coast? You can find more information on what to do, where to see and places to stay on: www.visit-exmoor.co.uk www.exmoor.com www.activeexmoor.com

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The Moor Rover Bus will be covering the festival period. The service will pick up within the West Somerset area of Exmoor National Park and drop users at pre-arranged drop-off points anywhere on Exmoor. See the advert on the food walks page. Grid references for each event are provided so you can plan your festival using the map overleaf. We would encourage visitors to always check their directions and times with the event holder. A copy of this booklet is available at the Festival website www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk For further information on Exmoor National Park visit www. exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk and for up to date information on other events happening over Exmoor www.visit-exmoor.co.uk and www.everythingexmoor.org.uk We would welcome your comments and suggestions. To contact the organisers please email info@exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk Visit www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk for more information.

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The DUNSTER CASTLE Hotel

Enquires & bookings 01643 823 030

Contemporary style with traditional comfort in beautiful surroundings Luxury accommodation with designer touches for your comfort. At the Dunster Castle Hotel we pride ourselves on our superb Exmoor food menu, using locally sourced Somerset Pork, Red Ruby Devon Beef and Exmoor Lamb wherever possible. Relax and dine in understated elegance in the hotel restaurant. We take the ﬁnest local produce, lovingly prepare it and transform it into exquisite dishes. 5 High Street, Dunster, Exmoor National Park, Somerset TA24 6SF T: 01643 823030 F: 01643 823036 E: thedunstercastlehotel@googlemail.com

Find us on Facebook or www.thedunstercastlehotel.co.uk

Exmoor Walking Festival Food Walks Steps to Caratacus Stone Guide: Keith Davis Distance: 5.4 mile circular Duration: 2.5 hours plus lunch Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to easy Date: Friday 30th September, 10.30am Route: Tarr Steps – Varle Hill - Caratacus Stone – Knaplock – Tarr Steps Start: Car park at Tarr Steps Car parking cost: Pay & Display Packed lunch: Not required Description: This walk starts by visiting the ancient monument of Tarr Steps, the clapper bridge over the River Barle. It then gains height on to Winsford Hill to visit the ancient Caratacus Stone, crossing open moorland and probably seeing Exmoor ponies. The walk passes through an old farmstead before returning for lunch at Tarr Farm. Family friendly: Yes Dogs welcome: Yes Cost: £17.00, includes guided walk & lunch at Tarr Farm Inn www.tarrfarm.co.uk Start Grid Ref: SS 872 323

Moor Rover ATWEST’s Moor Rover can provide a flexible dial-a-ride service for anyone, resident or visitor, wishing to access EXMOOR, whether walking, cycling, birdwatching, fishing etc!. The bus offers 6-16 seats & will pick up individuals or groups to take them anywhere on EXMOOR (incl. bicycles, wheelchairs, dogs & luggage too). A flat rate single fare is charged as follows: Adult £6.00, Child (up to 16) £2.00 Group (6 or more) £4.00 each Dogs & Bicycles £1.00 each Luggage transfer (while you walk) £6.00 • Moor Rover is available for locals & visitors throughout Exmoor • Moor Rover will run during July, August & September for All users • Moor Rover is available from April 1st until October 31st for Groups • Moor Rover is available every day from 8am to 8pm • Please book in advance Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm

Booking Line 01643 709701

Barrows to Real Ale Guide: Terry Dover Distance: 5 mile circular Duration: 2.5 hours plus lunch Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to easy Date: Friday 30th September, 10.30am Route: Poltimore Arms – Five Barrows – Whitefield Down - Poltimore Arms Start: Poltimore Arms car park, Yarde Down, near Brayford Car parking cost: Free Packed lunch: Not required Description: This walk starts at the 13C old coaching inn still reliant on a generator for its power. True candlelit dinners are not necessarily a thing of the past. This fairly easy walk follows old tracks to visit one of the major barrow sites on Exmoor before descending Whitefield Down with good views before returning to the pub for a delightful lunch. Family friendly: Yes Dogs welcome: Yes Cost: £17.00, includes guided walk & lunch at the Poltimore Arms www.poltimorearms.co.uk Start Grid Ref: SS 724 355

Beacons, Look-outs & Coastal Combes Guide: TBC Distance: 5.5 mile circular Duration: 4 hours Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous Date: Saturday 1st October, 10.30am Route: Selworthy - Selworthy Beacon - South West Coast Path - Hindon Farm - Selworthy Start: Selworthy overflow car park Car parking cost: Donation box Packed lunch: Not required Description: This walk starts by the delightful National Trust village of Selworthy Green. It gains height through mixed woodland to visit the Acland Memorial Hut. The walk then joins the South West Coast Path for a while before losing height to reach Hindon Farm where an excellent brunch awaits you. A short walk brings you back to the start where you can go and visit the church and village. Family friendly: Yes Dogs welcome: No Cost: £16.00 includes guided walk and lunch at Hindon Farm www.hindonfarm.co.uk Start Grid Ref: SS 920 467

All walks need to be pre-booked and paid for via the Exmoor and North Devon Walking Festival website www.exmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk or call 01271 863001 Further directions to the starting point for each walk can also be found there

Exmoor Walking Festival Food Walks Heritage Trail around South Molton Guide: Keith Davis Distance: about 3 mile circular Duration: 2 hours Pace: Easy Difficulty: Easy Date: Saturday 1st October, 11.00am, The Market is open 8.30am to 1.00pm. The George Hotel is happy to look after any shopping for you whilst on the trail. Route: Around South Molton Start: Outside The George Hotel Car parking cost: Pay and Display Packed lunch: Not required Description: This walk winds through the streets of South Molton where you will be given a fascinating insight into how the town was shaped by its history, taking you around some of the interesting parts of the town with a brief history of some 30 buildings. The walk ends with a 2 course lunch at The George Hotel. Family friendly: Yes Dogs welcome: No Cost: £15 includes guiding and lunch at the George Hotel www.georgehotelsouthmolton.co.uk Start Grid Ref: SS 714 258

Deep Combe and High Cliffs Guide: Terry Dover Distance: 4.2 mile circular Duration: 2.5 hours Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous Date: Sunday 2nd October, 1.30pm, Lyn Food Fest & Fete also taking place on this day Route: Rock House, Lynmouth – East Lyn valley – Countisbury – South West Coast Path - Lynmouth Start: outside Rock House, Lynmouth Car parking cost: Pay and Display Packed lunch: Not required Description: This walk follows the East Lyn river valley, soon climbing out of the valley to follow its cleave to Countisbury. The walk passes the old church there before reaching the South West Coast Path high above the cliffs. The walk then descends with excellent views of Lynton and Lynmouth before passing through the woods back to Rock House for a cream tea on the terrace. Family friendly: Yes Dogs welcome: Yes Cost: £11 includes guiding and cream tea at Rock House www.rock-house.co.uk Start Grid Ref: SS 723 495

Exmoor’s High Coastal Cliffs Guide: John Breeds Distance: 5.3 mile circular Duration: 4½ hours Pace: Moderate Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous Date: Monday 3rd October, 10.30am Route: Woody Bay - South West Coast Path - Heddon Valley Hunters Inn - Woody Bay Start: Woody Bay lower car park Car parking cost: Free Packed lunch: Not required Description: Walk through some of the best coastal scenery along the South West Coast Path & past one of the highest waterfalls along this coast, viewing a rock arch and stunning vistas along to Foreland Point in one direction and Watermouth in the other. Lunch will be at the Hunter’s Inn, which the Daily Telegraph describes as ‘blessed with the most magical setting – it’s gorgeous’, who will be providing an Exmoor ploughmans; choose game pâté or cheese. Family friendly: Yes Dogs welcome: Yes Cost: £15.00 includes guided walk and lunch at Hunters Inn www.thehuntersinn.net Start Grid Ref: 180/SS 675 486

The North Devon and Exmoor

Walking Festival The UK’s most scenic walking festival

30th September to 3rd October 2011 Experience some of the UK’s best walking country in the company of knowledgeable guides, including Exmoor National Park rangers. It is a great way to learn more about the local land and seascapes, history, heritage and wildlife. A good choice of walks cover a wide range of topics and terrains. Short walks to suit amateur ramblers to all-day advertures for hardened hikers. Sponsored & supported by:

www.exmoorwalkingfestival.co.uk

Friday 30 September

Saturday 8 October

Minehead Farmers’ Market Grid Ref: A8

Wibbly Wobbly Jelly Grid Ref: A8

Steps to Caratacus Stone Grid Ref: D6

Exmoor’s Got Talent with Somerset Tapas Grid Ref: B9

Barrows to Real Ale Grid Ref: D4

The West Somerset Community College Farm Open & Fun Day

Game On! Grid Ref: E7

Grid Ref: B9

Local Fish Evening - Featuring Lundy Fish Grid Ref: B9

Saturday 1 October Beacons, Lookouts & Costal Combes Grid Ref: A7 Dulverton Carnival Market Grid Ref: E7

Sunday 9 October Breakfast in the Heart of Exmoor Grid Ref: C7 Exmoor Food Fair Grid Ref: A7

Lambtastic! Grid Ref: E7

Throughout the Festival

Yarn Market Presents Meats from the Moor Grid Ref: B9

Exmoor Tasting Platters Grid Ref: C7

The 3 C’s - Cider, Cheese & Chutney Grid Ref: B9

The Exmoor Real Ale & Cider Trail 2011 Grid Ref: B9

Tapas ‘Y’ Guitar Grid Ref: A8

Exmoor American Brunch Grid Ref: A7

Sunday 2 October

Accommodation Offers

Breakfast in the Heart of Exmoor Grid Ref: C7

The George Hotel Grid Ref: E4

Heritage Trail around South Molton Grid Ref: E4

Luxury Farm Breaks Grid Ref: A8

Lyn Food & Fete Grid Ref: A4

Yarn Market Hotel Grid Ref: B9

Sunday Lunch Fit for a Queen Grid Ref: A4

Farmer & Country Markets

Deep Combe & High Cliffs Grid Ref: A4 Exmoor Ale Pie & Quiz Night Grid Ref: B9

Monday 3 October

Bratton Fleming Village Hall Grid Ref: C3 Combe Martin Village Hall Grid Ref: A1 Dulverton Town Hall Grid Ref: E7

Exmoor’s High Coastal Cliffs Grid Ref: A3

Lynton Town Hall Grid Ref: A4

Victorian Exmoor Tea Grid Ref: A7

Minehead Farmers Market, The Avenue Grid Ref: A8

A Chocolate Supper Grid Ref: B9

South Molton Farmers Market, Pannier Market Grid Ref: E4 Minehead Country Market, Quaker Meeting House Grid Ref: B8

Wednesday 5 October

Williton Country Market, Williton Social Club Grid Ref: B10

Taste & Menu Creation Cookery Workshop Grid Ref: E7 Dining at Sandfords Grid Ref: A4

Thursday 6 October Growing Connections Grid Ref: TBC An Evening of Seafood at Le Bistro Grid Ref: A4 Foxes Academy & Hotel present ‘Local Game’ Grid Ref: A8

Friday 7 October Steak Night Grid Ref: A4 Minehead Farmers’ Market Grid Ref: A8 Fish & the Blues!!!! Grid Ref: B9 It’s Not All Nuts Grid Ref: A8

Photography courtesy of: Steve Guscott (©Exmoor Tourism Partnership), Hindon Farm and iStockphoto.com

For more information visit our website www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk

food Exmoor FESTIVAL

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30th Sept - 9

Saturday 1 October Dulverton Carnival Market

Breakfast in the Heart of Exmoor

Dulverton Town Hall, Dulverton TA22 9HB T: 07881 825179 Sylvia Thwaites

Moorland Hall, Wheddon Cross TA24 7DU T: Sally Parish 01643 841891 W: www.wheddoncross.org.uk

10am-9pm An opportunity to buy local food and crafts direct from the producers and afterwards soak up the Carnival atmosphere in this small Somerset town. The Carnival procession starts at 7.30pm (roads closed from 7.30pm until 9pm).

Lambtastic!

EVENT LISTINGS

Streamcombe Cookery School, Streamcombe Lane, Dulverton TA22 9SA T: 01398 323775 W: www.streamcombecookery.co.uk 11am-2pm

The Parade, Minehead TA24 5UF T: Roger Webber, 01643 705244

A one hour cookery demonstration and talk about one of Exmoor’s finest products – lamb. Farthings Farm Shop and Streamcombe Cookery School will lead you though the life cycle of lamb, what makes good meat and how to cook different cuts to bring out their finest qualities with a selection of interesting dishes to sample and take inspiration from. The event will be held at Streamcombe Cookery School – a stunning converted barn, close to Dulverton. Places are limited and booking essential. Please call Ian on 01398 323775 or email ian@streamcombecookery.co.uk to book your place.

Every Friday 8.30am–2pm

Price: £12 per person.

Friday 30 September Minehead Farmers’ Market

Sample and buy the top quality food produced on Exmoor, fresh and local! Organic chicken, lamb, Aberdeen Angus beef, free-range Gloucester Old Spot pork, bacon, ham and sausages, venison and wild boar. Organic vegetables and eggs, real local Cheddar and other cheeses. Freshly-caught Brixham fish and local trout and pâtés. Homemade cakes, chutneys and jams. Even home-brewed beer and garden plants. And lots more!

Game On! Streamcombe Cookery School, Streamcombe Lane, Dulverton TA22 9SA T: 01398 323775 W: www.streamcombecookery.co.uk 7-9pm Streamcombe Cookery School and Farthings Farm Shop bring you an evening enjoying the best seasonal food. A two hour cookery demo exploring some interesting ways to cook and serve furred and feathered game and incorporating other wild and local produce along the way. With plenty of opportunity for sampling, tasting some wine matches and even a bit of hands on experience for a few lucky guests. This will be a relaxed and inspiring evening, held at Streamcombe Cookery School – a stunning converted barn, close to Dulverton. Places are limited and booking essential. Please call Ian on 01398 323775 or email ian@streamcombecookery.co.uk to book your place. Price: £25 per person.

Yarn Market Presents Meats from the Moor High Street, Dunster TA24 6SF T: 01643 821 425 W: www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

High Street, Dunster TA24 6SF T: 01643 821 425 W: www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

An evening to taste the varied delights of Exmoor and the surrounding area with a selection of food and drink from across this beautiful countryside. A choice of many delicious items will be available for you and will be cooked using fresh locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Our festival accommodation package includes this menu – please contact us for more details. Cost: £40.00 per person for a 3-course meal, including tea or coffee. Booking essential.

The 3 C’s – Cider, Cheese & Chutney Dunster Castle Hotel, Dunster TA24 6SF T: 01643 823030 W: www.thedunstercastlehotel.co.uk From 7.30pm Scrumptious selection of Devonshire Cider from the Sandford Orchard, delectable chutneys and fruit cheese from Brendon Hill Crafts and a varied selection of West Country cheeses. Talks and tastings, through the evening, by all the local producers. Food Heaven!!!!!!!! Cost: £9.50 per person. Booking advised.

Minehead EYE, Mart Road, Minehead TA24 5BJ T: 01643 703155 W: www.minehead-eye.co.uk 7.30m-10pm

An evening to taste the delights of the sea with a variety of fish and shellfish from Lundy Fish, Barnstaple. Cooked using fresh locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Our Festival accommodation package includes this menu – please contact us for more details.

Minehead EYE invites you to our authentic Tapas night by critically acclaimed & Spanish-trained chef Todd Studley. Enjoy a complimentary glass of Rioja or a Agua de Valenica (a Valencian cocktail!) & a tapas taster on arrival. Then relax into an evening of Flamenco & Classical Guitar; choosing further tapas from the menu. Booking in advance by table with a minimum of 4 people per table. Individuals or couples booking can be seated at the fully licensed bar.

Cost: £40.00 per person for a 3-course meal, including tea or coffee. Booking essential.

Cost: Entry and tapas taster £3 per person (with further tapas at cost from menu).

From 5.30pm

8am-12noon Join us for an Exmoor Breakfast before taking a self guided walk to enjoy the feast of views from the highest point on Exmoor – Dunkery Beacon. Cost: Adults £6.25 Children £4. Vegetarian Option. No booking required.

Lyn Food & Fete The Manor Green, Lynmouth, EX35 6EN E: info@lynfoodfest.co.uk 10am–4pm Come to see and taste a wealth of local food and drink ‘under one roof’; a showcase for local produce from a variety of independent food and drink producers and amazing chefs. Also features an arts and crafts area, live music and family fete with entertainment. Food events include: make your own sausage, cookery demos from local chefs, a master class in butchery and fish filleting, ‘Ready Steady Cook’ (the rematch!) between Paul at Le Bistro and Pete of Lyndale Café and the return of the popular ‘sizzling sausage’ competition as well as stalls and tastings. Further information can be obtained by contacting us at info@lynfoodfest.co.uk. Children, dogs, welly boots and smiles all welcome on the day. Free entry.

From 5.30pm

Tapas ‘Y’ Guitar Local Fish Evening – Featuring Lundy Fish

Sunday 2 October

Sunday Lunch Fit for a Queen Queens, 8 Queen Street, Lynton EX35 6AA T: 01598 753388/07973 301618 12noon-4pm Serving a traditional Exmoor Sunday Roast with all the trimmings, a great excuse to gather family or friends together. All our meat and vegetables are sourced from local suppliers. BOOKING ADVISABLE.

Exmoor Ale Pie & Quiz Night Dunster Castle Hotel, Dunster TA24 6SF T: 01643 823030 W: www.thedunstercastlehotel.co.uk From 7.30pm Get together with friends in teams of four to compete in the quiz. Great food to get your brain working, as we will serve Steak and Cotleigh Ale pie, mash and peas. A free pint of Cotleigh’s Old Steamer or Buzzard included. Great local food and drink prizes on offer. Cost: £8.50 per person. Booking advised.

Monday 3 October Victorian Exmoor Tea Lorna Doone Hotel, High Street, Porlock TA24 8PS T: 01643 862404 W: www.lornadoonehotel.co.uk 2pm-5.30pm A traditional old-fashioned Victorian tea, served by appropriately dressed maidens, in a traditional setting. Cost £7.50 per person.

For more information visit our website www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk

Monday 3 October

Thursday 6 October

Friday 7 October

A Chocolate Supper

An Evening of Seafood at Le Bistro

It’s Not All Nuts!

Nutcombe Chocolates, The Chocolate House, 12 High Street, Dunster, Exmoor, TA24 6SG T: 01643 821311 W: www.nutcombe-chocs.co.uk & www.dunsterchocolatehouse.blogspot.com

Le Bistro, 7 Watersmeet Road, Lynmouth EX35 6EP T: 01598 753302 W: www.lebistrolynmouth.co.uk

Toucan Wholefoods & The Toucan Cafe, The Parade, Minehead TA24 5NL T: Sally 01643 706101 W: www.toucanwholefoods.co.uk

7pm onwards Join us for a simple supper which will show how chocolate & cocoa can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Bring your own bottle(s)...

From 6.30pm Enjoy an evening of the best local fish and shellfish with a four course set menu. Priced at £24.50 per person, with all dietary requirements catered for. Wine list and drinks at additional cost. Full details can be found on our website. Booking essential.

Cost: £15 per person, booking essential. Throughout the festival, we will be serving Chocolate Cream Teas alongside our usual cream teas and cakes. There will be chocolate making at the shop on and off throughout the festival and chocolate samples available every day. (Shop Closed Mondays)

Wednesday 5 October Taste & Menu Creation Cookery Workshop Streamcombe Cookery School, Streamcombe Lane, Dulverton TA22 9SA T: 01398 323775 W: www.streamcombecookery.co.uk 10am–5pm A one-day cookery workshop to develop your understanding of taste so that you can create stunning food, from snacks to dinner parties, The day will be spent exploring flavour combinations, structuring menus and creating individual dishes from seasonal produce and wild foods (and a little foraging if weather permits!). Learn how to handle particular foods and cook them to best develop their flavour – and then produce your own lunch! - with a selection of the delicacies to take home. The course is held at Streamcombe Cookery School, close to Dulverton.

Foxes Academy & Hotel present ‘Local Game’ Foxes Hotel, The Esplanade, Minehead TA24 5QP T: 01643 708529 W: www.foxesacademy.ac.uk From 6.30pm Foxes Hotel would like to invite you to join us and enjoy a meal celebrating the game available on Exmoor. The Hotel, situated on the sea-front in Minehead, is part of a specialist catering academy for young adults with learning difficulties. Cost: £19.95 per person. Booking essential.

Steak Night Rock House Hotel, Manor Green, Lynmouth EX35 6EN T: 01598 753 508 W: www.rock-house.co.uk 12 noon-3pm and 6pm-9pm

Price: £95 per person.

Cost: £30 per couple. Booking essential.

7pm-9pm Head Chef, Paul Ruttledge, presents his a la carte menu, which has earned Lynton Cottage its two AA rosettes. Enjoy dishes such as Baked Fillet of Sea Bass topped with Scallop & Sole Mousse & Black Sesame Seeds, Tomato Concasse & Pomme Rosti or Roast Lamb Ras el Hanout with White Onion Puree, Boulangere Potatoes & Spiced Onion & Olive Sauce. All dishes are reasonably priced and 3 courses will cost an average of £26.00 per person. Booking essential.

Location TBC T: 01749 678 770, Hannah May W: www.somersetcommunityfood.org.uk Somerset Community Food and Transition Minehead and Alcombe are organizing a Conference for anyone involved in local food. The event will enable you to network, share knowledge, and learn skills to enable you to start and keep growing. It’s aimed at those looking for land, landowners willing to make small parcels of land available, and those involved in the grow your own movement.

Wibbly Wobbly Jelly Minehead EYE, Mart Road, Minehead TA24 5BJ T: 01643 703155 W: www.minehead-eye.co.uk 4pm-6pm Kids of all ages are invited to enter our Wibbly Wobbly Jelly eating competition and food fight; how much jelly can YOU eat in 1 minute? The wobbly winner gets a year’s free membership for their whole family @ the EYE and kicks off the food fight. Two teams compete and the team least covered in food after the 2 minute round wins a free skate session each. Please wear protective clothing and shoes – goggles also recommended!

Exmoor’s Got Talent with Somerset Tapas Dunster Castle Hotel, Dunster TA24 6SF T: 01643 823030 W: www.thedunstercastlehotel.co.uk From 7.30pm till late A showcase of some of Somerset’s finest untapped Musical Geniuses - or not. Artists are invited from all over the county to compete for a first prize of £100 and a further 3 paid bookings at The Dunster Castle Hotel. We shall also be serving excellent Exmoor produce with a Tapas twist. Try little bites washed down with San Miguel, Sangria or our excellent range of local ales and ciders. Cost: No set cost, choose off the menu. Booking advised.

Minehead Farmers’ Market The Parade, Minehead TA24 5UF T: Roger Webber, 01643 705244 Every Friday 8.30am–2pm Sample and buy the top quality food produced on Exmoor, fresh and local! Organic chicken, lamb, Aberdeen Angus beef, free-range Gloucester Old Spot pork, bacon, ham and sausages, venison and wild boar. Organic vegetables and eggs, real local Cheddar and other cheeses. Freshly-caught Brixham fish and local trout and pâtés. Homemade cakes, chutneys and jams. Even home-brewed beer and garden plants. And lots more!

Thursday 6 October Growing Connections

Saturday 8 October

Friday 7 October

Enjoy a tasty rib eye or pork loin steak with all the trimmings plus a bottle of red or white house wine in our pretty harbourside restaurant or gardens nestled between the river Lyn and harbour.

Lynton Cottage Hotel, North Walk, Lynton EX35 6ED T: 01598 752342 W: www.lynton-cottage.co.uk

Drop into the shop and cafe to sample lots of delicious veggie food, meet local suppliers, take a look at our great value organic Fruit & Veg boxes – and lots more! Special Exmoor Food Festival menu on the day!

Places are limited and booking essential. Please see visit www.streamcombecookery.co.uk for further details and contact Ian on 01398 323775 or email ian@streamcombecookery.co.uk to book your place.

Dining at Sandfords

Shop open from 8.30am-5.30pm, cafe to 5.00pm

Fish & the Blues!!!! Dunster Castle Hotel, Dunster TA24 6SF T: 01643 823030 W: www.thedunstercastlehotel.co.uk From 7pm A sumptuous evening of the best the West Country has to offer from the seas. Why not try such favourites as Lyme Bay Scallops, Cornish Sardines, River Fowey Clams/Mussels or our catch of the day. Listen to Blues / Rock legends “The Jam Factory” who are back by popular demand.

The West Somerset Community College Farm Open & Fun Day Off Old A39 between Dunster and Minehead TA24 6TR T: Charlie Olive at WSCC on 01643 706061 or colive@ educ.somerset.gov.uk 10am-3pm The College Farm is opening its gates and inviting everyone to come and have look around. Meet our Pedigree prize winning herd of Red Devon Cattle, Exmoor Mule and Llyen sheep plus pigs, poultry and ponies. Relax in the Farm gardens and take a gardening masterclass or spend time at the West Somerset Farmers Market who will be on site with their usual amazing spread of local produce for sale. Enjoy a hog roast, learn more about the Young Farmers Clubs, watch falconry displays, have a go at archery or meet members of the College’s exotic animal collection. A great day for the whole family to enjoy, relax and get involved! Adults £1 & Kids free.

Cost: £20 for 2 courses, including entertainment. Booking advised.

For more information visit our website www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk

Sunday 9 October

Accommodation Offers

Breakfast in the Heart of Exmoor

The George Hotel

Moorland Hall, Wheddon Cross TA24 7DU T: Sally Parish 01643 841891 W: www.wheddoncross.org.uk

South Molton, EX36 3AB T: Cathy Doel, 01769 572514 W: www.georgehotelsouthmolton.co.uk

Exmoor Food Fair Village Hall, Porlock TA24 8QD T: Porlock Visitor Centre, 01643 863150 W: www.porlock.co.uk 10am-4pm Browse, taste and buy from the busy local produce hall. Judging will also be taking place for the Exmoor Savoury Pie Competition and the Best Of Exmoor Food Photographic Competition; ask Porlock Visitor Centre for more info 01643 863 150.

Throughout the Festival Exmoor Tasting Platters Exmoor House, Wheddon Cross, Nr. Minehead TA24 7DU T: 01643 841 432 W: www.exmoorhouse.com 12noon-2pm Lovely local ingredients combined with expert cooking. Try our delicious pâtés, terrines, flans, cured meats, Somerset cheeses, pickles and more; all served tapas style with salad and home-made bread. Do let us know if you have any dietary requirements when you book. Can’t make lunch? Why not book dinner instead? And Exmoor House is the ideal place to stay for your festival visit. Cost: £10 per person (add pudding for only £4.50!) Booking essential.

The Exmoor Real Ale & Cider Trail 2011 Dunster Castle Hotel, Dunster TA24 6SF T: 01643 823030 W: www.thedunstercastlehotel.co.uk Starting points will be Lynmouth at the Rising Sun or in Dunster at the Dunster Castle Hotel. The idea is to visit as many of the pubs in the leaflet as possible, buy a pint or half of Real Ale (or cider/ perry where available) and ask for a coloured sticker. If all are completed you will receive the Exmoor Real Ale Trail T-Shirt 2011 and a sore head in the morning, if completed in one day. All the ales in the region will be showcasing & include; St Austell, Exmoor, Cotleigh, Otter, Thatcher’s and many more. There will also be a prize draw for completed cards for extra brewery and hotel prizes, such as; brewery visits, Real Ale, cider and weekends away. More pubs than ever have joined the trail this year and it promises to be a marathon event. Not for the faint hearted.

Exmoor American Brunch Glen Lodge, Hawkcombe, Porlock TA24 8LN T: 01643 863371 W: www.glenlodge.net 11am-2pm (last orders 1pm) Come along and enjoy the Exmoor bounty at our American brunch - muffins, waffles, eggs, pancakes, coffee on tap, sausages and syrup and more! Then stroll around our 21 acres garden and woodland to recover! Cost £12.50 per person. Booking essential.

Comfortable AA 2 Star Hotel (Grade 2 listed) in historic market town of South Molton. Recently refurbished with tasteful furnishings, power showers and free wifi. Enjoy a meal in the candlelit restaurant with log fire serving delicious home cooked food or relax supping a traditional real ale with the locals in the bar. Start the day with a traditional full English breakfast and pop out on market days (Thursday and Saturday) to the historic pannier market, follow the heritage trail or venture further afield onto Exmoor only minutes away. Live music events programme also available. See website for dates.

The West Somerset Community College

Farm OPEN & FUN Day

Saturday 8 October, 10am to 3pm

Option 1 - Dinner, bed and breakfast 2 night stay in a double room ensuite @ £210 Option 2 - B&B @ £85 per night Option 3 - Live event offer. 2 tickets, 2 meals and overnight stay for 2 @ £100

Luxury Farm Breaks Hindon Organic Farm, Bratton, Minehead TA24 8SH T: Penny Webber, 01643 705244 W: www.hindonfarm.co.uk Real Farm – Real Food – Relax! Stay on our beautiful award winning Organic stock farm with 18th Century farmhouse & self-catering cottage; all with 21st Century style & comforts! Arrive to homemade cake & tea. Enjoy fantastic breakfasts of homemade sausages & bacon, Penny’s homemade muesli & fruit compote followed by a farm walk & finally hot-tub bubbles under the Exmoor sky. (SCC has produce basket). Option 1 – B&B & Farmhouse Supper of good home cooking with our own organic & free range meat produce such as rack of Exmoor Hill Farm Lamb & whortleberry sauce with aga cooked jacket potatoes, organic veg & yummy puds; B&B & Supper 2 persons 2 nights @ £250. Option 2 - As above with supper out at Food Festival; B&B 2 nights 2 persons @ £160. Option 3 - S/C Cottage for long w/e, mid week break or week’s stay , please see www.hindonfarm.co.uk for details.

Yarn Market Hotel High Street, Dunster TA24 6SF T: 01643 821 425 W: www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk The Yarn Market Hotel is a friendly, family-run 27 bedroom hotel in the picturesque village of Dunster in Exmoor National Park. To celebrate the Exmoor Food Festival we are holding a special weekend break for £180.00 per person for 2 night’s Dinner, Bed & Breakfast arriving on Friday 30th September and departing Sunday 2nd October 2011. The package includes a ‘Local Fish Evening’, featuring Lundy Fish on Friday night and the ‘Meats from the Moor’ on the Saturday night.

• West Somerset Farmers Market • Prizewinning Pedigree Red Devon Cattle • Flocks of Exmoor Mule and Lleyn Sheep • Pigs and Poultry • Yarn Market Hotel Hog Roast • Community Partnerships • Cider Orchard, Fruit and Vegetables Gardens • Relax with a Homemade Cream Tea • WSCC Exotic Animal Collection • Young Farmers Clubs • Gardening Master Classes • And much more!

Entry: Adults £1, Children FREE JUST OFF THE OLD A39 BETWEEN DUNSTER AND MINEHEAD Please park as directed on arrival

01643 706061 westsomerset.wd-uk.com

Farmer & Country Markets Bratton Fleming Village Hall: 4th Saturday of the month 10am-12pm

Minehead Farmers Market, The Avenue: Every Friday 8.30am-2pm

Combe Martin Village Hall: 3rd Saturday of the month 9.30am-12pm

South Molton Farmers Market, Pannier Market: 4th Saturday of the month 8.30am-1pm

Dulverton Town Hall: 4th Friday of each month 10am-1pm

Minehead Country Market, Quaker Meeting House: Every Friday 9am-11.30am

Lynton Town Hall: 1st Saturday of the month 10am-12.30pm

Williton Country Market, Williton Social Club: Every Friday 9.30am-11am

For more information visit our website www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk

3 the parade, minehead 01643 706101

It’s Not All Nuts! Every Friday on the Parade, Minehead 8.30am to 2.00pm Sample & buy top quality food produced on Exmoor and surrounding area Fresh & local organic chicken, lamb, Aberdeen Angus beef Free range Gloucester Old Spot pork, bacon, ham & sausages • Eggs • Venison Wild boar • Real local Cheddar & other cheeses • Organic vegetables Fresh caught Brixham fish • Local trout and pâté • Home made cakes Chutneys • Jams • Luscious strawberries • Home brewed beer Plants for the garden and lots more

For further information 01643 705244

Delicious Exmoor Produce

Friday 7th October Drop into the shop and café to sample lots of delicious veggie food, meet local suppliers, take a look at our great value organic fruit & veg boxes – and lots more!

Special Exmoor Food Festival menu on the day! Vegetarian Café open 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Saturday

www.toucanwholefoods.co.uk

Yarn Market Hotel High Street, Dunster Exmoor National Park, TA24 6SF www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk Telephone 01643 821425 Email: hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

Fish Evening - Friday 30th September 2011 An evening to taste the delights of the sea with a variety of fish and shellfish from Lundy Fish, Barnstaple.

Speciality ingredients Kendle Farm Exmoor Meats Speciality Whole Foods

Cakes Tearoom Delicatessen Special Flours

Dulverton 01398 323 878

www.exmoor-farm-shop.co.uk

Meats from the Moor – Saturday 1st October 2011 An evening to taste the varied delights of Exmoor and the surrounding area with a selection of food and drink from across this beautiful countryside. Our Festival Accommodation Package includes these menus – please contact us for more details and prices. Meal only cost: £40.00 per person for a 3-course meal, including tea or coffee. Bookings essential.

For more information visit our website www.exmoorfoodfestival.co.uk

Historic AA 2 Star Hotel in the heart of South Molton

The George Hotel South Molton, EX36 3AB • Cathy Doel Tel: 01769 572514

Heddon Valley, Parracombe North Devon EX31 4PY Tel: 01598 763230

Comfortable AA 2 Star Hotel (Grade 2 listed) in historic market town of South Molton. Recently refurbished hotel and restaurant in the heart of South Molton with all the comforts of a modern hotel and a fantastic schedule of live music, comedy and arts events.

The Hunters Inn has immense character and sits at the heart of the beautiful Heddon Valley. Stunning views begin from inside the Inn, with the new panorama of our garden towards Heddons Mouth and the coast beyond being enough to take your breath away. Come and see for yourself. We are open every day for Coffees, Lunches, Cream Teas & Dinners. Enjoy a Ploughmans with us on the Food Walk of Monday 3rd October Why not stay with us for the Food Festival week? Rooms start from £50

www.georgehotelsouthmolton.co.uk

www.thehuntersinn.net

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Philip Dennis Foodservice is a family owned regional wholesaler founded over fifty years ago in North Devon. We now supply customers throughout the South West, Oxfordshire and the Midlands with a complete range of the finest quality frozen, chilled and ambient foods, together with a wide selection of fresh fish, meats and poultry. We have recently moved into a new purpose built Butchery unit in Barnstaple which has attained the following standards; ABM (Assured British Meat) and AFS (Assured Food Standards, Red Tractor) accreditation. These are the highest levels of Hygiene, traceability and good manufacturing processes that can be achieved within the industry. We can now offer in association with our local Exmoor Farming partners, locally reared and slaughtered Exmoor Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken and Duck all of which are reared using traditional farming methods and sourced from in and around Exmoor National Park.

Philip Dennis FoodService taking the taste of Exmoor to the Caterer Brannam Crescent, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 3TD

Telephone 01271 311122 Fax 01271 311138 www.philipdennis.co.uk â&#x20AC;&#x201C; enquiries@philipdennis.co.uk