News
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. 
MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH - SUNDAY 14 MARCH 15th February 2010 We are preparing a delicious two-course lunch in our Bakehouse Cafe on Sunday 14 March to celebrate Mother's Day. To book a table please call Laura on 01803 696255. Read more details and view our menu here > 
"WE LOVE OUR GEOPARK" FILM LAUNCH 12th February 2010 Watch the amazing new Geopark film... read more > 
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 8th February 2010 Occombe Farm is celebrating its nomination for Deli of the Year 2010. Read more > 
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 > 
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 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 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 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 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 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 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. |