Exmoor Events Calendar
26th April 2024
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The Women of Hoar Oak Cottage
A fascinating insight into the women that lived and worked at this isolated farmhouse from Elizabeth Vellacott in 1810 right through to Gertie Antell in the 1960’s. What was it like living without the benefits of running water, electricity or gas, plumbing or telephone or a road that could be used by a motorised vehicle.
Jazz Festival break
The Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster, based within Exmoor National Park, hosts a 3 night break on a dinner bed and breakfast basis, with entertainment each evening after dinner from jazz bands the Riviera Ramblers, Great Gatsby Trio and Debs, Megs & the Gang. Our jazz breaks are a well established feature with Yarn Market Hotel guests and jazz aficionados from all over the UK and beyond. Johns Shillito’s Riviera Ramblers comprises six excellent musicians steeped in the nostalgic sounds of classic jazz and swing, and with 2 guitars, adds an additional “gypsy jazz” flavour, with echoes of New Orleans, Harlem and Paris. The Great Gatsby Trio play Great American Songbook classic jazz with lots of harmony vocals. Debs, Megs & the Gang are 6 piece jazz band with harmony vocals and a variety of instrument and great drum sounds.
Supper and Stars
Join us for supper with a short walk plus laser guided stargazing at Exford Bridge Tea Rooms which is one of the Dark Sky Hubs for Exmoor National Park. If weather cloudy, we will use a virtual planetarium inside the tearooms and star hop with constellation stories. £40 pp £20 for anyone 16 or under. Booking essential.