Hunters Rest

Porlock
Exmoor National Park

Hunters Rest self-catering holiday accommodation in Porlock Exmoor
events in and around Porlock
September 2010
Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th
Porlock Arts Festival

Follow the Arts Festival link for more details.

Talks and walks. Short Story and Limerick competition.


Time: Various
Venue: Various
Price: Various
Contact:
Email: info@porlockfestival.org

Thursday 9th to Sunday 3rd October
Open Studios

Original work by local artists:
Photographs by Mary Collins,
Paintings by Anita Davis,
Jewellery & Silverwork by Caroline Lytton,
Ceramics by Sally Mears.


Time: 11.00 - 5.00 Closed on Mondays
Venue: Harbour Studios Porlock Weir
Price: free
Contact: Mary Collins 01643 863430
Email: harbourstudios117@btinternet.com

This off road cycling challenge starts from Porlock recreation ground and is in aid of the British Heart Foundation.

Come along and support the riders who are undertaking the ultimate bike challenge for 2010.


Time: from 6am
Venue: Starts Porlock recreation ground
Contact: 0800 169 3672
Email: westevents@bhf.org.uk

Saturday 18th
Open Mic Night

Come along for a night of music and song. Contact me if you would like to book a slot.


Time: 8pm
Venue: Top Ship, Porlock
Contact: Jim Adlington on 07767 487479
Email: jadlington@hotmail.co.uk

A Take Art production of Shakespeare's play with just two cast members playing all the roles.


Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £7.00
Contact: 01643 863117
Email: graham.haw@btinternet.com

October 2010
Monday 4th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - AGM folloed by Talk

Annual General Meeting followed by a talk by Nigel Hester - 'The Holnicote Estate - Conservation for the Future' &pm for 7.30 pm. Refreshments


Time: 7.00 pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: Free
Contact: Events Secretary - Pauline Clarke 01643863372

Jazz Gents will be performing and a supper provided in aid of the charity "Help for Heroes"


Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £10.00
Contact: 01643 863117
Email: graham.haw@btinternet.com

December 2010
Monday 13th
National Trust - Holnicote Estate - Treasure Forever

National Year of Astromomy. Diamonds in the sky at Dunkery.
Walk to the highest point on Exmoor and see (weather permitting) Geminid showers traversing Holnicote's renowned dark skies. Please bring a mat/blanket (and a flask!) to make yourself comfortable, binoculars, and a torch to guide your way up the track. Stout footwear essential. Booking essentail. NO DOGS.


Time: 6.00 to 8.30 pm
Venue: Meet at Dunkery Hill Gate SS897406
Price: Adults £4, Children £1
Contact: National Trust - Holnicote Estate 01643862452

Wednesday 29th
National Trust - Holnicote Estate - Walk

Walk it Off! Post Christmas walk.After the season's indulgences, enjoy a bracing 6 mile guided walk. Bring a picnic and a rug in your backpack. Sturdy footwear and warm clothing essentail. Booking essential. Dogs on leads welcome.


Time: 10.30 am
Venue: Meet at Horner Car Park SS898455
Price: Adults £5 Children £2
Contact: National Trust - Holnicote Estate 01643862452