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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 > 
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 > 
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 > 
GIANT WILLOW MAN SET TO RETURN TO OCCOMBE FARM 4th November 2009 Preparations begin next week for Occombe Farm's annual fire festival, as a towering 30 foot willow man is created. The sculpture will be set alight with flaming arrows during the festival which takes place on Saturday 14 November 
HALLOWE'EN FRIGHTS AT OCCOMBE FARM 28th October 2009 If you go down to the woods at night you're sure of a big surprise, as Occombe Farm prepares for a Hallowe'en trail full of frights! 
GET BAKING FOR CHRISTMAS AT OCCOMBE FARM 22nd October 2009 Ever wanted to create delicious home-made stollen, spiced biscuits for the tree, or freshly baked breads, but not have the confidence to do it yourself? 
DISCOVER DOWSING AT OCCOMBE FARM 13th October 2009 Occombe Farm, Paignton, are delving into the ancient art of dowsing at a workshop to be held at the educational farm later this month. 
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR BERRY HEAD CAFE 6th October 2009 Business opportunity to take on the 15-year lease of a new purpose built cafe/restaurant at Berry Head National Nature Reserve in Torbay, South Devon, with spectacular sea views. 
COCKINGTON GEARS UP FOR 17TH APPLE DAY CELEBRATIONS 5th October 2009 Its apples galore at Cockington Court, Torquay, over coming weeks as Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust prepares for Cockington's 17th annual Apple Day on Sunday 18 October. The event promises to be packed full of food, crafts and entertainment... 
THINKING FORWARD TO LAMBING SEASON 22nd September 2009 Our Poll Dorset ewes have been scanned and we now know what to expect this coming season...
CHILDREN'S COOKERY CLUB LAUNCHED AT OCCOMBE FARM 8th September 2009 Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust are launching a weekend children's cookery club at Occombe Farm later this month, as part of their One Planet Food Project. 
NEW UNIFORMS FOR FARM SHOP STAFF 21st August 2009 Our smart new uniforms are really popular with the Farm Shop team 
CHOCOLATE LOVERS LEARN SECRETS BEHIND
BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE IN BRITAIN
29th July 2009 Chocolate lovers across South Devon are invited to learn from the best, as Gabrielle Jackson, winner of the 'Best Chocolate Cake in Britain', reveals all in her ultimate chocolate cake masterclass at Occombe Farm on Saturday 8 August. 
OCCOMBE GETS TOP MARKS FOR EDUCATIONAL VISITS 2nd July 2009 Occombe Farm, Paignton, has come top of the class for educational visits, receiving a "Learning Outside the Classroom" Quality Badge for their ranger-led activities. 
TRUST WINS LARGE LOTTERY GRANT TO PROMOTE LOCAL FOOD 29th June 2009 The promotion of local food across Torbay and South Devon has been given a boost by the news of a large Lottery grant being awarded to Occombe Farm in Paignton. 
MOTHS COUNT AT OCCOMBE FARM 10th June 2009 An event to record the number and variety of moths spotted at Occombe Farm in one evening takes place on Friday 26 June - and the search is on for Darwin's moth, the amazing Peppered Moth which has seen a sharp decline over recent years. |
