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| A Grand Day Out |
| More than 400 children from West Somerset Schools enjoyed two Big Blue Days at Dunster Beach recently as part of a series of events organised by Exmoor National Park Authority, Somerset Wildlife Trust, the Field Studies Council and the Somerset Waste Action Programme. |
| Date: 21st July 2008 |
| Experience Primeval Exmoor |
| A chance to experience the primeval roar and clashing antlers as Exmoor’s iconic stags meet in ferocious combat during the annual red deer rut is on offer over a special weekend in October. The huge, powerful beasts charge each other, locking antlers and battle rages until the strongest wins. |
| Date: 10th July 2008 |
| Minister To Visit Exmoor |
| Jonathan Shaw, Minister for Landscape and Rural Affairs, is visiting Exmoor on Thursday 19 June. It is an opportunity for the Minister to see for himself some of the National Park Authority’s successes and consider important local issues. |
| Date: 19th June 2008 |
| Doing It Themselves |
| Youngsters from Timberscombe School took the hands-on approach when a new gate was needed for their school. |
| Date: 12th June 2008 |
| Blackpitts Bungalow – future options |
| Exmoor National Park Authority is seeking the public’s opinion on the future of the bungalow at Blackpitts which the Authority acquired in November 2006. |
| Date: 12th June 2008 |
| Hunter Gatherers On Exmoor |
| Archaeologists have recently been unearthing the traces of Exmoor's oldest inhabitants |
| Date: 12th June 2008 |
| Exploring Exmoor's Bouncing Bogs |
| A chance to explore Exmoor’s beautiful bogs is on offer on Tuesday 24 June when Dr David Smith, Mire Restoration Project officer, is to lead a 5km guided walk of the Mire Project. The overall aim of the project is to promote the regeneration of moorland and bog vegetation which helps fight global warming by storing more carbon on the moorlands in the form of fresh peat. |
| Date: 10th June 2008 |
| Help us to celebrate Exmoor’s special hedgerows |
| An opportunity to get involved in an exciting new survey of Exmoor’s hedgerows is on offer this summer. Hedgerows on Exmoor help define the character of this distinctive area and are a vital part of the tapestry of its landscape. Exmoor National Park Authority is looking for volunteers who can give up a few days over the summer to survey local hedgerows for animal signs, trees, flowers and historical features |
| Date: 27th May 2008 |
| Grants still available |
| Nearly £50, 000 is still up for grabs in the current round of the Exmoor Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) for innovative projects that demonstrate new ways of living and working sustainably on Exmoor. The Fund is provided by Defra and administered by the Exmoor National Park Authority. Money is available to any individuals, groups or businesses with ideas for projects that will benefit the Exmoor National Park area. |
| Date: 27th May 2008 |
| Farmers back Exmoor Mire Restoration Project |
| Farmers who drained Exmoor in the past have been cooperating with a moorland wildlife restoration project. The Exmoor Mire Restoration Project, hosted by Exmoor National Park Authority, has been blocking the ditches with the aim of restoring the boggy moors to their former glory. |
| Date: 16th May 2008 |
| Boost for Exmoor’s moorland |
| The future of Exmoor’s moorlands has received a significant boost with the news that, after 2 years work, Exmoor Landscape Partnership lead by Exmoor National Park Authority has been earmarked a Heritage Lottery Fund grant just under £1million to conduct 23 projects across 287 km2. |
| Date: 15th May 2008 |
| Discover the farmland birds of Porlock Vale |
| An opportunity to visit the idyllically situated Bossington Farm, north of Porlock, with its spectacular views out across Porlock Bay is on offer and a chance to enjoy a joint Exmoor National Park Authority/National Trust walk. The farm supports a wealth of wildlife ranging from farmland birds such as yellowhammer, bullfinch and linnet, and some fascinating rare arable weeds with intriguing names such as weasel snout! |
| Date: 13th May 2008 |
| Praise for Exmoor from one of the world’s top botanists |
| People from all over Exmoor attended the E4Exmoor (Energy for Exmoor) event organised by the Exmoor Trust recently. The event was the brainchild of Edwin Beckett, the Trust’s chairman, who sought experts to provide the best possible advice on the importance of local contributions of micro-energy. |
| Date: 7th May 2008 |
| Exmoor Trust Welcomes New Community Energy Funding Announcement |
| The Building Research Establishment which administers grants on behalf of the Government, has just announced the launch of a new open grants programme as an award from the Big Lottery Fund. The programme will provide £8m for the installation of micro-generation technologies and energy efficiency measures by community based organisations and £1m for project development grants. |
| Date: 15th April 2008 |
| Still time to enter hedgelaying competition |
| The deadline for the Exmoor Hedge Competition has been extended to 21 April 2008 and the organisers are keen to attract more entries, particularly in the junior class. |
| Date: 9th April 2008 |
| Exmoor ‘from the Ice Age to 'Caves of Ice'’ |
| A chance to learn about Exmoor's archaeology and history from the Ice Age to 'Caves of Ice' is on offer when a lecture presented by local experts is given on Friday 18 April at 8.30pm in the Memorial Hall, High Street, Dunster. Entrance is £5 per person, payable at the door |
| Date: 9th April 2008 |
| Investing in local sustainable construction solutions |
| A free one day course for small construction firms is to be held on the 17 April 2008 with the aim of demonstrating how being sustainable can benefit the bottom line as well as the environment. |
| Date: 30th March 2008 |
| Innovation and Sustainability leads the way on Exmoor |
| The Exmoor Sustainable Development Fund is once again open for business and a forthcoming meeting of the Independent Grant Advisory Panel will consider 11 new proposals. The Panel, comprised of people who live and work across Exmoor and the surrounding area, will meet with the project applicants at Withypool Village Hall on 27 March 2008 and members of the public and press are welcome to attend the meeting. |
| Date: 14th March 2008 |
| Energy for Exmoor Event attracts world class support |
| Planning for the Exmoor Trust's E4Exmoor Symposium has now attracted the support of Sir Ghillean Prance a global botanical and ecological expert, and the well known Devon eco-expert Mukti Mitchell. Both will play an active part in the programmes planned for 2 May at the Ralegh's Cross Inn. |
| Date: 14th March 2008 |
| Parish Project – new skills for old coastal pathway at Lynmouth. |
| A section of the coast path at Lynmouth has been reconstructed thanks to the work of young people from the Somerset Rural Youth Project with funding from the Exmoor Sustainable Development Fund.. |
| Date: 27th February 2008 |
| Exmoor Trust to Organise Energy Meetings |
| The Exmoor Trust announced today that it is organising an E4Exmoor ('Energy for Exmoor') event on Friday 2nd May to enable the people and businesses of Exmoor to examine opportunities for producing local energy. |
| Date: 18th February 2008 |
| Battle of the hedgelayers |
| The good work of Exmoor’s hedgelayers is to be recognised and rewarded this winter through the Exmoor Hedge Competition thanks to the generous support of the Exmoor Trust and the Devon and Somerset Hedge Groups, and is being run by Exmoor National Park Authority. |
| Date: 28th January 2008 |
| Enhancing Exmoor |
| In a series of seminars, walks, talks and visits, tourism businesses are being invited learn more about the National Park and how the National Park Authority works to enhance the qualities that make Exmoor special. The Exmoor Awareness programme aims to help those in the tourism industry to increase their knowledge of Exmoor’s special qualities and features so that they can further help their visitors to enjoy their stay in the area. |
| Date: 15th January 2008 |
