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COCKINGTON COUNTRY PARK WINS GREEN FLAG AWARD 
FOR 14TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
COCKINGTON COUNTRY PARK WINS GREEN FLAG AWARD FOR 14TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
28th July 2010
Cockington Country Park, Torquay, has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag for the 14th consecutive year running, making it one of just five parks in the UK to have received the award since the scheme began in 1997. Cockington is the longest holder o
OPEN DAY AT TORBAY'S WOODLAND BURIAL SITE
OPEN DAY AT TORBAY'S WOODLAND BURIAL SITE
9th July 2010
Families interested in woodland burials are being offered two chances to attend an Open Day at Torbay's only woodland burial site at Conqueror Wood, located just off the ring road.
RARE SMALL BLUE FOUND AT SECOND TORBAY SITE
RARE SMALL BLUE FOUND AT SECOND TORBAY SITE
30th June 2010
A small colony of the rare Small Blue butterfly has been discovered populating a new site in Torbay - in an area where Small Blue larvae were introduced onto their sole food and breeding plant, Kidney vetch, by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust.
MARITIME FUNDING TEACHES CHILDREN TO LOOK AFTER FISH
MARITIME FUNDING TEACHES CHILDREN TO LOOK AFTER FISH
22nd June 2010
120 local students will enjoy a tour around Brixham Fish Market learning what it is like to be a fisherman and which fish are more sustainable to eat, before taking some freshly landed fish back to Occombe Farm to cook with.
OCCOMBE PROJECT RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM TOP 
GARDEN TOOL MAKERS
OCCOMBE PROJECT RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM TOP GARDEN TOOL MAKERS
8th June 2010
Occombe Farm, Paignton, are proud to announce sponsorship of their One Planet Food Project by garden tool specialists - Burgon & Ball.
RETURN OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA GEOPARK BEER
RETURN OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA GEOPARK BEER
1st June 2010
Following on from its successful launch last year, the official beer of the English Riviera Geopark, will be returning for Occombe Farm Beer Festival this weekend.
OCCOMBE FARM TO HOST SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
OCCOMBE FARM TO HOST SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
25th May 2010
Occombe Farm have unveiled plans to hold a two-day summer music festival at the popular open farm over the August bank holiday weekend, on 28 & 29 August. Read more >
DONKEY RIDES AT OCCOMBE FARM
DONKEY RIDES AT OCCOMBE FARM
20th May 2010
We'll be having a special visit by some friendly local donkeys on Saturday 29 May at Occombe Farm, and they'll happily take you for a ride!
COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR OCCOMBE'S 5TH BEER FESTIVAL
COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR OCCOMBE'S 5TH BEER FESTIVAL
30th April 2010
Tickets go on sale this weekend for Occombe Farm Beer Festival, with five weeks to go and larger numbers than ever before are thought to be waiting in line to get their tickets in advance. Read more >
GIFT OF POETRY FOR BERRY HEAD
GIFT OF POETRY FOR BERRY HEAD
29th April 2010
Berry Head National Nature Reserve has been presented with a book of themed poems today, telling stories of the site's history and environment. Read more >
DON'T LET THE RAIN DAMPEN EASTER FUN!
DON'T LET THE RAIN DAMPEN EASTER FUN!
30th March 2010
Occombe Farm promises chocolates galore this weekend whatever the weather, as a four-day Easter clue hunt takes place along the Farm's Nature Trail.
NEW CHILDREN'S MEMBERSHIP CLUB LAUNCHED
NEW CHILDREN'S MEMBERSHIP CLUB LAUNCHED
29th March 2010
A membership club aimed at getting children out and about enjoying the natural environment in Torbay is being launched today. Read more >
BERRY HEAD LAUNCH WENT OFF WITH A BANG!
BERRY HEAD LAUNCH WENT OFF WITH A BANG!
23rd March 2010
The Trust opened a spectacular new visitor centre and cafe at Berry Head NNR on Friday 19 March. Read more >
NEW WEBSITE FOR BERRY HEAD NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE
NEW WEBSITE FOR BERRY HEAD NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE
16th March 2010
Berry Head now have their own website, dedicated to telling stories about the fantastic wildlife, history and heritage of the site. Read more here >
REGENERATION PROJECT OPENS AT 
BERRY HEAD NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE - 19 MARCH
REGENERATION PROJECT OPENS AT BERRY HEAD NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE - 19 MARCH
15th March 2010
A £1.8million project to regenerate Berry Head National Nature Reserve in South Devon culminates on Friday 19 March, with the opening of a spectacular new Visitor Centre and Café designed to change the way that visitors experience the site.
LESSONS ON THE FARM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
LESSONS ON THE FARM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
8th March 2010
Young people are getting a taste of life down on the farm through a new initiative at Occombe Farm, Paignton.
LESSONS IN CHARCOAL BURNING AT OCCOMBE FARM
LESSONS IN CHARCOAL BURNING AT OCCOMBE FARM
4th March 2010
The BBQ season may seem a long way off, but now is your chance to learn the skills behind producing your own home-made charcoal, during a one-day Charcoal Burning Workshop at Occombe Farm, Paignton on Thursday 11 March.
FRIENDS OF COCKINGTON HELP CARE FOR PARK
FRIENDS OF COCKINGTON HELP CARE FOR PARK
2nd March 2010
A new volunteer group with the common aim of caring for Cockington Country Park have been making impressive results.
"WE LOVE OUR GEOPARK" FILM LAUNCH
12th February 2010
Watch the amazing new Geopark film... read more >
19TH CENTURY DRAWBRIDGE REINSTATED AT BERRY HEAD
19TH CENTURY DRAWBRIDGE REINSTATED AT BERRY HEAD
12th February 2010
A drawbridge dating back to 1804 is to be reinstated at Berry Head National Nature Reserve this week.
OCCOMBE NOMINATED FOR DELI OF THE YEAR
OCCOMBE NOMINATED FOR DELI OF THE YEAR
8th February 2010
Occombe Farm is celebrating its nomination for Deli of the Year 2010. Read more >
LET'S FLIP!
LET'S FLIP!
2nd February 2010
Visit our Farm Shop on 13,14 or 15 February to watch our pancake demos and try some with tasty toppings! Read more >
GRASSROOTS WINTER NEWSLETTER
GRASSROOTS WINTER NEWSLETTER
27th January 2010
Download our Winter newsletter here >
IT'S FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST WEEK
IT'S FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST WEEK
25th January 2010
It's National Farmhouse Breakfast Week - at Occombe you can enjoy a hearty farmhouse breakfast this week & every other. Read more >
PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR REINTRODUCTION OF GRAZING AT BERRY HEAD
PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR REINTRODUCTION OF GRAZING AT BERRY HEAD
12th January 2010
A series of cattle grids will be installed at Berry Head National Nature Reserve this week in preparation for an expanded area of conservation grazing at the site later this year. Read more >
BAKEHOUSE CELEBRATIONS
BAKEHOUSE CELEBRATIONS
7th January 2010
We've had a busy Christmas party season in our cafe - but you can hold your celebration here at any time of year. Read more >
FINAL FEW SPACES ON CHILDREN'S COOKERY CLUB
FINAL FEW SPACES ON CHILDREN'S COOKERY CLUB
5th January 2010
Two spaces remain on the Children's Cookery Club which begins later this month. Read more >
WORK CONTINUES TO PROTECT ONE OF THE UK'S RAREST GRASSLANDS FROM EXTINCTION
WORK CONTINUES TO PROTECT ONE OF THE UK'S RAREST GRASSLANDS FROM EXTINCTION
4th December 2009
Work to restore Torbay's most important wildflower habitats continues next week as the next phase begins on Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust's Loving our Limestone project, to protect the future of our fragile limestone grasslands. Read more >
CHILDCARE CENTRE JOINS HANDS WITH TRUST FOR TREE PLANTING
CHILDCARE CENTRE JOINS HANDS WITH TRUST FOR TREE PLANTING
11th November 2009
Vouchers donated to a childcare centre in Torquay, are being put towards the planting of around 30 trees in Cockington Country Park next week.
DRAWBRIDGE TO BE REINSTATED AT BERRY HEAD
DRAWBRIDGE TO BE REINSTATED AT BERRY HEAD
23rd October 2009
A drawbridge dating back to 1804 is to be reinstated at Berry Head National Nature Reserve, as part of the heritage lottery funded 'On the Edge' project.