Occombe Farm is a 150-acre mix of pasture, wet meadows and woodland set in the Devon countryside just a few miles from the coast. Owned and managed by Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, it is a rare snapshot of English farming as it would have looked before World War Two having escaped the ravages of intensive farming. In addition to its herd of traditional ruby red cattle and rare breed sheep, the farm boasts a site of special scientific interest, comprising wildlife and habitats in need of protection. A 2km nature trail allows you to wander through the farm taking in its hay meadows, woodland and bird hide along the way.
Occombe Farm is a 150-acre mix of pasture, wet meadows and woodland set in the Devon countryside just a few miles from the coast. Owned and managed by Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust, it is a rare snapshot of English farming as it would have looked before World War Two having escaped the ravages of intensive farming. In addition to its herd of traditional ruby red cattle and rare breed sheep, the farm boasts a site of special scientific interest, comprising wildlife and habitats in need of protection. A 2km nature trail allows you to wander through the farm taking in its hay meadows, woodland and bird hide along the way.
All You Knead to Dough!
Bread making
Fancy filling your kitchen with the smell of freshly baked bread? Join Emma Parkin, artisan bread maker and find out how in the organic bakery at Occombe. A hands-on day of practical bread making covering basic yeasted bread making methods, enriched and flavoured doughs, shaping and practical tips.
Date: Saturday 19 July 2008
Date: Saturday 28 September 2008
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Warren Barn (2 minutes drive from Occombe Farm), nr Torbay
Cost: £50 (includes ploughman’s lunch and drinks) or FREE to those who join the Soil Association (see HOW TO BOOK above).
Hedge your Best!
Hedgelaying course
Learn the traditional splicing, cutting and laying techniques you need to create thick, wildlife abundant hedges
Date: Sunday 3 February
Time: 9.30am - 4pm
Location: Occombe Farm Café
Cost: £50 or FREE if you join the Soil Association. Booking essential on 01803 606 035 (see HOW TO BOOK above).
Willow Talk
Help create a willow sculpture of an Occombe Cow with Serena de la Hey creator of the Somerset Willow Man on the M5.
| Date: | Saturday 26 July 2008 |
| Time: | 10.00am-4.00pm |
| Location: | Warren Barn (2 minutes drive from Occombe Farm), nr Torbay |
| Cost: | £50.00 (inclusive of lunch and refreshments) or FREE to those who join the Soil Association (see HOW TO BOOK above). |
Digital Photography
A hands-on day of learning how to use your digital camera for wildlife photography with local expert Mike Langman
| Date: | Sunday 3 August 2008 |
| Time: | 10.00am-4.00pm |
| Location: | Warren Barn (2 minutes drive from Occombe Farm), nr Torbay |
| Cost: | £50.00 (inclusive of lunch and refreshments) or FREE to those who join the Soil Association (see HOW TO BOOK above). |