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PRESS STATEMENT The Trust has announced the outcome of a consultation on redundancies within the organisation. Read more > Read more > 
THREE YEAR FORT RESTORATION WORK IS CAPPED OFF Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust's three year programme of work to restore Napoleonic fortifications at Berry Head National Nature Reserve comes to an end this week as the final capstone is put in place. Read more > Read more > 
LAUNCH OF PLAN TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR TORBAY A strategic plan that champions a future green network across Torbay is being launched by conservation charity Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust. Read more > 
HEAD TO THE FARM FOR UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS Lessons in sausage-making, cake-baking and even planting a tree are among the ideas offered by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust for unique gifts this Christmas. Read more > Read more > 
DOWNLOAD OUR LATEST JANUARY - MARCH EVENTS & NEWSLETTER Hot off the press! Our latest events & newsletter are out now ... read more > Read more > 
CHARITIES CHIP IN FOR GREENER FUTURE The partnership between Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust combines the latest technology and our oldest source of fuel - wood. Read more >> Read more > 
TORBAY OPTS FOR TRANQUIL BURIAL ALTERNATIVE More than 200 local people have now opted for woodland burial overlooking Tor Bay Read more > 
NEW PATHWAY LEADS TO IMPROVED WOODLAND FOR TORBAY Over 3000 metres of pathway improvement work is being carried out in Scadson Woods, Paignton Read more > Read more > 
YOUNG BOY CAMPAIGNS FOR LOCAL CRABS A budding young conservationist has begun an awareness campaign locally to help protect crabs after a trip to a local crabbing site sparked concerns. Read more > 
TRUST UNVEILS PROPOSALS FOR MAIDENCOMBE Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust is launching a consultation process to discuss new proposals for Maidencombe, including a new visitor centre, village hall and four houses - at a public meeting on Tuesday 25 October. Read more >
NEW PROJECT FOR SCADSON WOODS A new improvement project by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust to focus on Scadson Woods in Preston, Paignton will begin later this month. Read more > 
19TH BIRTHDAY FOR COCKINGTON APPLE DAY Cockington's popular October Food & Crafts Festival - Apple Day - will celebrate for the 19th year on Sunday 16 October, showcasing the best in local foods, handmade crafts, apple varieties - and ciders of course! Read more > 
NATIONAL TRUST PENINSULA CHALLENGE Our partners on the English Riviera are putting on an English Riviera Peninsula Challenge as part of the first ever National Trust Walking Festival, with four legs over four consecutive days. Read more > 
NEW SOLAR POWER STATION FOR OCCOMBE FARM Occombe Farm, Paignton, is now home to the largest solar power station in South Devon following the installation of over 500 new solar panels on their barn roofs. Read more > 
TRUST'S SEASHORE CENTRE IN TOP 10 DAYS OUT The fascinating rockpools and Seashore Centre at Goodrington Sands, Paignton, are a Top 10 choice when it comes to days out according to the Guardian newspaper. Read more > 
TRUST FLEXES IT'S 'MUSSELS' ! 'Mussels by Moonlight' is just one of a series of fantastic events which have been developed by the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust. Read more > 
BERRY HEAD ON COUNTRYFILE Berry Head and it's rare Greater Horseshoe Bats featured on BBC One's Countryfile last night! Read more > Read more > 
FREE VISITS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER Trust's new membership package now includes free entry to Greenway House, Coleton Fishacre, Kents Cavern, free parking at Trust sites and a 10% discount in Occombe Farm cafe and Guard House cafe at Berry Head Read more > 
FIRST GRADUATION FROM UK'S FIRST SEA SCHOOL Students at the UK's first Sea School, based at Goodrington Sands, Paignton, will graduate later this week before the popular program takes a well-earned summer break. Read more > 
OCCOMBE FILLS FIRST VEG BOXES Members of Occombe's new veg box scheme received their first weekly supply of Occombe-grown organic fruit and vegetables on Friday. Read more >> Read more > 
TICKETS FOR SELL OUT BEER FESTIVAL GO ON SALE Tickets for one of Torbay's biggest events go on sale next Tuesday 3 May, with just six weeks to go until the 6th annual Beer Festival at Occombe Farm, Paignton. Read more > 
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN WORKSHOP PROMISES FEAST TO IMPRESS A workshop in Eastern Mediterranean cuisine takes place at Occombe Farm on Sunday 8 May. Taking flavours and inspiration from the delicious dishes found in the Mediterranean culture, participants will be shown how to recreate them using the freshest vege Read more > 
HOP ALONG TO EASTER TRAIL AT OCCOMBE FARM Solve the mystery at Occombe Farm this weekend and win chocolate eggs galore, during a four-day Easter clue hunt which meanders through the Farm's Nature Trail. Read more > Read more > 
NEW WOOD CHIP STORE HEATING LOCAL BUSINESSES A new wood chipper and biomass store has opened at Occombe Farm, Paignton, marking another small step towards a lower carbon Torbay. Read more > 
SAUSAGE-MAKING SUCCESS AT OCCOMBE FARM A masterclass in making the perfect sausage was a great success for students at Occombe Farm in Paignton who created around 300 traditional sausages in one morning. Read more > 
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM TAKES SHAPE AT OCCOMBE FARM An outdoor learning base with a difference has been built at Occombe Farm, Paignton. Read more > 
HAVE YOUR SAY ON WHAT MATTERS MOST IN THE BAY A new plan setting out how Torbay can make the most of its superb natural environment has been published for public consultation. Read more > 
NEW FOREST GARDEN PLANTED AT OCCOMBE FARM A new Forest Garden based on the design of a natural woodland will be planted at Occombe Farm in Paignton this weekend. Read more > 
TREES ARE AWAKENED AT OCCOMBE FARM A traditional folk custom will take place at Occombe Farm, Paignton, this Sunday - a ritual thought to awaken apple trees and bring a bumper harvest for 2011. Read more > 
OCCOMBE HERBS TO FEATURE ON BBC COOKERY SHOW Winter herbs grown in the Community Garden at Occombe Farm will feature on BBC Ones Saturday Kitchen this weekend, as part of a dish cooked by renowned local chef Simon Hulstone. Read more > 
UK'S FIRST SEA SCHOOL TO LAUNCH IN THE BAY Local conservation charity Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust are pioneering a new Sea School as part of their latest project aiming to connect young people with the marine environment. Read more > 
BAY'S FIRST MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL UNDERWAY Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust have joined hands with local mountain biking group TQ3 Riders to set up a bike trail in an area of Torbay woodland. Read more > 
NEWS FROM SUSAN Read our latest news from Susan here to find out what we've got coming up, including upcoming events, new produce in the shop and new dishes in the cafe > Read more > 
TRUST CELEBRATES 10 YEARS The achievements and highlights of 10 years of the Trust were celebrated at a special event at Occombe Farm last night > Read more > 
TASTING DAYS ANNOUNCED Tasting Days at Occombe Farm - a chance to sample delicious local food and meet Occombe suppliers > Read more > 
BUILD YOUR OWN BREAKFAST 3 Nov 2010: New to our Bakehouse Cafe - build your own breakfast - now you can have exactly what you want, and not just in the morning as our breakfasts are available until 3.30pm daily > Read more > 
HALLOWE'EN WEREWOLF RETURNS TO OCCOMBE Occombe Farm are working with Torbay Explorer Scouts in preparation for their third Hallowe'en trail, set to scare visitors young and old on Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 October. Read more > 
COCKINGTON APPLE DAY IS COMING OF AGE Cockington Country Park, Torquay, is eagerly anticipating its 18th year of the annual Apple Day Food & Crafts Festival this October on Sunday 17th. Read more > 
SPECIALIST DISABLED FACILITIES OPEN AT OCCOMBE FARM Specialist disabled changing facilities have been installed at Occombe Farm, Paignton, making it just one of 15 in the South West to offer the Changing Places facilities and the very first in Torbay. Read more > 
NEW ENGLISH RIVIERA GEOPARK GUIDEBOOK LAUNCHED
A brand new guidebook, showcasing the English Rivera's unique, natural landscape has just been published and is available for purchase. Read more > Read more > 
LOCAL FOOD CELEBRATION MARKS OPENING OF COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT AT OCCOMBE FARM A new community garden project at Occombe Farm in Paignton will be launched officially on Sunday 19 September, as it plays host to a local food celebration for all the family. Read more > Read more > 
GRIBBLES @ OCCOMBE 15 Sept 2010: Our traditional Butchery is now being run by Gribble's Butchers. Read more > Read more > 
NEW LOYALTY CARD FOR OUR CAFE Those of you who regularly enjoy our Bakehouse Cafe will benefit from the new loyalty card - giving you a £5 Farm Shop voucher when you collect 10 stamps from the Cafe. Read more > 
MARITIME FUNDING TEACHES CHILDREN TO LOOK AFTER FISH 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. Read more > 
LOCAL WINE RETURNS After a long absence due to limited supply, the much loved local wine, Sharpham Dart Valley Reseve is back on the shelves at Occombe Farm. Read more > 
OCCOMBE PROJECT RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM TOP
GARDEN TOOL MAKERS
Occombe Farm, Paignton, are proud to announce sponsorship of their One Planet Food Project by garden tool specialists - Burgon & Ball. Read more > 
RETURN OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA GEOPARK BEER 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. Read more > 
DONKEY RIDES AT OCCOMBE FARM 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! Read more >
COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR OCCOMBE'S 5TH BEER FESTIVAL 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 > Read more > 
TOM'S PIES TASTING SESSION Pop in to our Farm Shop on Friday 7 May to meet Tom from the popular Tom's Pies ... Read more > Read more > 
DON'T LET THE RAIN DAMPEN EASTER FUN! 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. Read more > 
NEW CHILDREN'S MEMBERSHIP CLUB LAUNCHED A membership club aimed at getting children out and about enjoying the natural environment in Torbay is being launched today. Read more > Read more > 
LESSONS ON THE FARM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Young people are getting a taste of life down on the farm through a new initiative at Occombe Farm, Paignton. Read more > 
LESSONS IN CHARCOAL BURNING AT OCCOMBE FARM 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. Read more > 
OCCOMBE NOMINATED FOR DELI OF THE YEAR Occombe Farm is celebrating its nomination for Deli of the Year 2010. Read more > Read more > 
LET'S FLIP! Visit our Farm Shop on 13,14 or 15 February to watch our pancake demos and try some with tasty toppings! Read more > Read more > 
IT'S FARMHOUSE BREAKFAST WEEK It's National Farmhouse Breakfast Week - at Occombe you can enjoy a hearty farmhouse breakfast this week & every other. Read more > Read more > 
BAKEHOUSE CELEBRATIONS 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 > Read more > 
FINAL FEW SPACES ON CHILDREN'S COOKERY CLUB Two spaces remain on the Children's Cookery Club which begins later this month. Read more > Read more > |
