The Online Exmoor Activity Directory - Activity History


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 -   West Somerset Funding Information Day

Start Time: 10:00:00    Finish Time: 15:00:00    Start date: 15/04/2004    Ending date: 15/04/2004    Frequency: One off

Day of the week: Thursday

Where: Minehead Rugby Club

Costs:

Comments: The second West Somerset Funding Information Day for community groups /voluntary sector has been arranged for Thursday 15th April 2004, 10am to 3pm @ Minehead Rugby Club.

The day will include a range of grant-giving bodies talking about funding opportunities and a range of helpful workshops to assist groups with accessing grants.Follow-up support surgeries will also be offered later in the year to help groups in most aspects of running an organisation, such as a session on child protection policy.If you are involved with or know a community organisation or project that may like to send a delegate please ensure that the group's contact details are registered with Jo Fewlass by the beginning of March, before invitations are sent out.

Due to the over subscription on the first event, places will be offered on a first come, first served basis once details have been sent out.

Contact Name: Jo Fewlass    Telephone: 01984635207

Canoeing -   Canoeing at Aquasplash

Start Time: 17:00:00    Finish Time: 18:00:00    Start date: 16/02/2004    Ending date: 20/02/2004    Frequency: One off

Day of the week: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Organised by: Aquasplash

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Aquasplash

Costs: Non Members £6.50 per session / Members £5.50 per session.
All 5 sessions - Non Members £26 / Members £22

Comments: Ever fancied having a go in a canoe?

Learning the skills involved, co-ordination, control, safety, with qualified instructors. Well, now is your chance.

Canoeing is available at Aquasplash over the February half term - Monday

16th to Friday 20th - 5pm to 6pm.

Tel: 01643 708000



Contact Name: Jo Fewlass    Telephone: 01984635207


Walking -   Exmoor Challenge (Senior)

Start date: 04/04/2004    Ending date: 04/04/2004    Day of the week: Sunday

Organised by: Exmoor Rotary Club



Costs:

Comments: This is an annual competition between two Rotary Districts, 1170 and 1200. Two routes are provided, most do the longer one of about 12 miles.

The Rotary Exmoor Challenge is also a gentle competition between Rotary Districts 1170 and 1200 for the Rotary Challenge Shield. Rotarians and their families and friends from each district earn one point for completing the 6 mile walk or two points for completing the 12 mile walk. The Governor of the district with the most points receives the Shield, at our President's Night on 23 May.

The Challenge

Every year, the Exmoor Rotary Club holds The Rotary Exmoor Challenge. The Challenge is an amiable 12 mile competitive walk between Districts 1170 and 1200 over open moorland and along river valleys or a similar 7 mile walk for those who prefer a shorter walk.

Every Rotarian their family and friends completing either walk earns points for their District. The District with the most points wins the Challenge Shield for a year.

The walk also raises money through sponsorship and entry fees for The Children’s Hospice South West, which exists almost entirely from donations.
The Walk

The walk starts and finishes at Upton Village Hall, Upton in West Somerset next to The Lowtrow Cross Inn on the B3190.

Registration is between 9.30-11am and everyone is expected to finish by 4pm.

Before and after the walk, Exmoor Club serves complimentary refreshments in the Village Hall.

Entry

Entry forms available from Tim Ward, The Old School, Upton Taunton TA4 2HX Tel 01398 371 301 and challenge@exmoor-rotary.org.uk

The entry fee is £5 per individual. No fee for entrants under 18.

An adult must accompany an entrant under 18.

Dogs are welcome but they must be on a lead as this is the lambing season.



Contact Name: Tim Ward    Telephone: 01398371301

Walking -   Exmoor Challenge (Junior)

Start date: 08/05/2004    Ending date: 08/05/2004    Frequency: Annual

Day of the week: Saturday

Organised by: Exmoor Rotary Club



Costs:

Comments: This is an annual event involving over 400 children from Schools on Exmoor - the event starts and finishes at Dulverton Middle & Community School to provide a challenging walk for school age children encouraging teamwork and incidentally raises funds for charity.
For further information email info@exmoor-rotary.org.uk or go to www.exmoor-rotary.org.uk

Contact Name: Exmoor Rotary     Telephone:

Horse Riding -   The Golden Horseshoe

Start date: 23/05/2004    Ending date: 25/05/2004    Frequency: Annual

Day of the week: Monday Tuesday Sunday

Organised by: Endurance GB



Costs:

Comments: First held in 1965 over just 50 miles, the Golden Horseshoe was the first long distance ride to take place in the United Kingdom. There have been many changes in endurance riding since those days and this has been reflected in the classes that are offered today.

The aim of the Organising Committee this year is to provide the riders with an achievable challenge in all three classes and, hopefully, to be rewarded with some medal-winning performances, especially in the Griffin NuuMed Golden Horseshoe, but also in the supporting classes – the Exmoor Stag and the Exmoor Eighty - all of which are held over two days, Monday and Tuesday 24th and 25th May, with the vetting for all three classes being held on Sunday morning 23rd May.





Contact Name: Sandra Mann    Telephone: 01278741453

Cycling -   Tarka Trail Tour

Start Time: 11:00:00    Start date: 11/05/2004    Ending date: 11/05/2004    Frequency: One off

Day of the week: Sunday



Costs: Ticket Price per person: £2.50 adult, £1.00 children

Comments:
Tarka Trail Tour, 20 miles very easy, guided
11.00am Sunday 2nd May, Fremington Quay.

Here is a wonderful chance to enjoy the peaceful Tarka Trail Cycleway that follows the old railway line that used to run from Barnstaple Station to Meeth in mid Devon . The ride starts at the restored railway station at Fremington Quay on the banks of the River Taw. You can hire a bike for the day right at the old station and get refreshments there before leaving. The ride will be ideal for families and will be taken at a gentle pace.

For more visit www.walkingnorthdevon.co.uk/cycling_events.htm

We currently do not have a contacts for this activity. If you know anyone who is involved then please let us know.    

Tennis -   Dulverton Annual Tennis Tournament

Start Time: 14:00:00    Start date: 10/07/2004    Ending date: 17/07/2004    Frequency: Annual

Organised by: Dulverton & District Lawn Tennis club

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Dulverton Sports Field

Costs: £1.50 per tournament

Comments: The Club's annual Tennis Tournament is held between the 10th and 18th July 2004.

Lots of events & competitions for people to enter and BBQ on the 10th. All welcome.

10th - Mixed Doubles (Afternoon)
11th - Mens Singles (Afternoon)
12th - Ladies Doubles (Evening)
14th - Mens Doubles (Evening)
15th - Ladies Singles (Evening)
17th - Finals (Afternoon)

Contact Name: Beryl Skingsley    Telephone: 01398323568

Yoga -   Dulverton Yoga Classes

Start Time: 18:30:00    Finish Time: 20:00:00    Start date: 20/04/2004    Ending date: 29/06/2004    Frequency: Weekly

Day of the week: Tuesday

Organised by: Minehead Adult Learning & Leisure

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: All Saints 1st School

Costs: £30 per 10 week term.

Comments:

Contact Name: Adult Learning & Leisure     Telephone: 01398324081

Yoga -   Brushford Yoga Classes

Start Time: 14:00:00    Finish Time: 16:00:00    Start date: 20/04/2004    Ending date: 29/06/2004    Frequency: Weekly

Day of the week: Tuesday

Organised by: Minehead Adult Learning & Leisure

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Brushford Parish Hall

Costs: £40 per 10 week term.

Comments: Tutor is also available for individual tuition or for small groups.

Contact Name: Adult Learning & Leisure     Telephone: 01398324081

Walking -   The Exmoor 100

Start Time: 10:00:00    Start date: 29/05/2004    Ending date: 31/05/2004    Frequency: Annual

Day of the week: Monday Saturday Sunday

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: West Somerset Community College

Costs:

Comments: The Cornwall & Devon Branch of the Long Distance Walking Association host Exmoor 100 – 100 mile challenge walk on Exmoor.

Starts from West Somerset Community College in Minehead at 10am on the Saturday and finishes at West Somerset Community College at 10pm on the Monday. For conditions of entry, rules of the event, cost and an entry form view www.ldwa.org.uk or contact Paul Whittaker, 18 Cherry Tree Close, Exeter, EX4 5AT, tel: 01392 427130.

Contact Name: Paul Whittaker    Telephone: 01392427130

Keep Fit -   Step & Sweat

Start Time: 19:45:00    Finish Time: 20:45:00    Start date: 22/04/2004    Ending date: 15/07/2004    Frequency: Weekly

Day of the week: Thursday

Organised by: Minehead Adult Learning & Leisure

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Dulverton Middle School

Costs: £24 per 12 week course.

Comments: Advanced step class, providing high energy exercise with good cardiovascular workout. Safe stepping techniques encouraged throughout course. Challenging routines each week and fun group workouts to make you sweat.

Upper body toning and abdominal exercises also included.

Beginners course starts early September.
Intermediate course starts early January.
Advanced course starts after Easter.

Contact Name: Adult Learning & Leisure     Telephone: 01398324081

Canoeing -   Canoeing for Beginners

Start Time: 18:30:00    Finish Time: 20:30:00    Start date: 04/05/2004    Ending date: 13/07/2004    Frequency: One off

Day of the week: Tuesday Thursday

Organised by: Minehead Adult Learning & Leisure

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Wimbleball Lake

Costs: £61.50 for the course.

Comments: Canoeing for beginners is just that. Learn how to master the basics of a canoe on this entry level course.

2 Courses are being held along side each other, each for 10 weeks. One starts on the 4th
May and the other on the 6th until the 13th and 15th July 04.

The course is being run by a BCU qualified canoeing Coach and from the safety of Wimbleball Sailing club and anyone can come along. As the course is being hosted by Adult Learning & Leisure you need to be a minimum of 18 years old.

Contact Name: Adult Learning & Leisure     Telephone: 01398324081

Yoga -   Hatha Yoga

Start Time: 19:45:00    Finish Time: 21:15:00    Start date: 19/04/2004    Ending date: 05/07/2004    Frequency: Weekly

Day of the week: Monday

Organised by: Minehead Adult Learning & Leisure

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Moorland Hall

Costs: £30 per 10 week term.

Comments: This Hatha Yoga course is suitable for all ages and all levels of ability. It is a wonderful system of exercises which helps you to unwind and relax whilst increasing flexibility and strengthening and toning all the muscles of the body.

The learner should be reasonably healthy and fit, (ie not suffering from any severe, untreated medical conditions or had and recent serious injuries or operations).

Please consult your doctor if you have any doubt.

Contact Name: Adult Learning & Leisure     Telephone: 01398324081

Yoga -   Hatha Yoga

Start Time: 19:30:00    Finish Time: 21:00:00    Start date: 22/04/2004    Ending date: 01/07/2004    Frequency: Weekly

Day of the week: Thursday

Organised by: Minehead Adult Learning & Leisure

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: All Saints 1st School

Costs: £30 per 10 week term.

Comments: This Hatha Yoga course is suitable for all ages and all levels of ability. It is a wonderful system of exercises which helps you to unwind and relax whilst increasing flexibility and strengthening and toning all the muscles of the body.

The learner should be reasonably healthy and fit, (ie not suffering from any severe, untreated medical conditions or had and recent serious injuries or operations).

Please consult your doctor if you have any doubt.

Contact Name: Adult Learning & Leisure     Telephone: 01398324081

Keep Fit -   Top to Toe Toning

Start Time: 18:30:00    Finish Time: 19:30:00    Start date: 22/04/2004    Ending date: 15/07/2004    Frequency: Weekly

Day of the week: Thursday

Organised by: Minehead Adult Learning & Leisure

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Dulverton Middle School

Costs: £24 per 12 week term.

Comments: Improve your posture, strengthen your upper body, tone your legs, bums and tums, get greater flexibility and a feeling of looking after yourself.

Muscle toning for the upper and lower body to achieve good posture and better flexibility abdominal and back exercises included every week.

Contact Name: Adult Learning & Leisure     Telephone: 01398324081

Horse Riding -   Cutcombe Horse Show & Gymkhana

Start date: 20/06/2004    Ending date: 20/06/2004    Frequency: Annual

Day of the week: Sunday

Who is it for: Anyone    

Costs:

Comments:

Contact Name: Diana Stevens    Telephone: 01643841483

Yoga -   Iyengar Yoga

Start Time: 09:45:00    Finish Time: 11:15:00    Start date: 21/04/2004    Ending date: 30/06/2004    Frequency: Weekly

Day of the week: Wednesday

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Dulverton Parish Rooms

Costs: £30 per 10 week term

Comments: The practise of yoga make the body fit and supple. At the same time it calms the mind, increases concentration and reduces stress.

Everybody is welcome; but this is not a class for those who have a serious injury or illness.

Contact Name: Adult Learning & Leisure     Telephone: 01398324081

Multi - Activity -   Midsummer Festival

Start Time: 14:00:00    Start date: 26/06/2004    Ending date: 26/06/2004    Frequency: Annual

Day of the week: Saturday

Organised by: West Somerset District Council

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Moorland Hall Sports Field

Costs: ADMISSION IS FREE FOR THESE ACTIVITIES. PLACES DO NEED TO BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE

Comments: F U N ! F U N ! F U N !

Who is it for?

Families living in Cutcombe, Dulverton, Dunster, Exford, Porlock, Timbescombe, Wheddon Cross and the surrounding villages.

What’s in it for you?
An opportunity for families to take part in the following activities:
Basketball, creative writing workshop, 5 a-side football, beacon mountain bike tour, kite-making and flying workshop, digital camera and computer workshop, sack racing, egg & spoon racing, samba music workshop, volleyball, lantern making workshop, wildlife workshops, security marking mobile phones workshops and walk to Beacon.

What will it cost?
ADMISSION IS FREE FOR THESE ACTIVITIES. PLACES DO NEED TO BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE, see contact details, below.

Refreshments and overnight accommodation
Afternoon teas, an evening BBQ and Sunday morning breakfast (7 am - 11 am) will be provided by the Moorland Hall Committee with all proceeds going towards the refurbishment of the hall.

There will be an opportunity for families to camp overnight on the Wheddon Cross Recreation Ground, free of charge.

What to do next?
Contact Angela Lamplough either by telephone: 01984 635 318 or e-mail: alamplough@westsomerset.gov.uk and come enjoy a great time out on Exmoor.

To get a full copy of the agenda for the day click here.

The Festival is supported by: Artlife, WebberBus, Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auctions Ltd, Active Exmoor, Exmoor National Park, National Trust, Communities First in Rural Somerset, Adult Learning & Leisure, Avon & Somerset Police – Community Unit, Somerset Wildlife Trust and West Somerset District Council.

Contact Name: Angela Lamplough    Telephone: 01984635318

Waterskiing -   British Water Ski Combined Discipline Competition

Start date: 19/06/2004    Ending date: 20/06/2004    Organised by: British Waterski Federation



Costs:

Comments: Team members needed for South West Region Team

The combined discipline event is aimed at bringing together the skiers of each competitive discipline of the sport. This is for all round skiers, recreational & competitive. A family sport!!

The competition is a regional one - each Region of British Water Ski is asked to enter five skiers:-

One barefooter, one kneeboarder one racer, one tournament skier, one wakeboarder

Venue (Chasewater)

For full information click here.

Contact Name: Derek Blackmoor    Telephone: 0140442798

Walking -   Nightowl

Start Time: 19:00:00    Start date: 07/05/2004    Ending date: 07/05/2004    Frequency: Annual

Day of the week: Friday

Organised by: Young Somerset



Costs: The charge is £6 per team, which includes refreshments at the end of the walk.

Comments: The annual night walk will take place on the evening of Friday 7 May 2004.

Teams of about six young people are challenged to walk a route along the West Mendip Way. At various points they will be asked to undertake incidents which will challenge their initiative.

We hope that unless the team has a competent map-reader the team will have an adult to walk with them

The route is about 11.5 Km some on the roads but most on tracks and footpaths.

The team members will have to bring with them.
 Wet Weather Jacket
Walking shoes
Torch
Food and something to drink
The enclosed parental permission slip if your group has not got one of its own.

Bring a change of clothes in a marked bag if it looks like rain. You will not have to carry these.

The team should carry:-
Map Ordinance Survey Explorer 22 Quantock Hills
(Or equivalent covering the Quantock Hills)
Simple first aid kit
A compass is not essential but bring one if you wish.

Teams should meet at the Village Hall West Bagborough at about 7.00pm
Teams will be set of at about 10 minute intervals
The finishing point is Dead Mans Ditch ref 162382
The first teams will be finished by midnight.

PLEASE CONTACT YOUNG SOMERSET TO BOOK YOUR TEAM.



Contact Name: Young Somerset     Telephone: 01278691999


Walking -   The Annual Shortest Night Walk

Start Time: 19:00:00    Finish Time: 12:00:00    Start date: 18/06/2004    Ending date: 18/06/2004    Frequency: Annual

Day of the week: Friday

Organised by: Young Somerset

Who is it for: Anyone    

Costs: Cost £3.00 per person

Comments:
From Dunkery Beacon to the sea

11 kilometres of wonderful countryside

Open to all

Gather at Webbers Post at 7pm.
The walk will finish around mid-night.
Open to all

 Refreshments at end of walk
Supervised groups or individual walkers
Marshalled points and first-aiders available.



Contact Name: Young Somerset     Telephone: 01278691999


Walking -   The Perambulation of the Royal Forest of Exmoor 2004

Start Time: 07:00:00    Finish Time: 20:00:00    Start date: 19/06/2004    Ending date: 19/06/2004    Frequency: Annual

Day of the week: Saturday

Organised by: Exmoor Youth Association

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Pinkery Outdoor Education Centre

Costs: £7 for the full route.

£6 for half route.

Free to those who are under 18 or in part time eduation.

Comments: The Perambulation of the Royal Forest of Exmoor dates back to 1279.

The route is a massive 31 miles and takes you through part of Exmoor not normally accessible to the general public.

The route starts and finishes at Pinkery, near Simonsbath and each year this event sees walkers from all around taking part numbering up to 200, so it's a really big annual event and certainly a challenge for all.

As you would expect, the event is properly organised with marshals at every check point and First Aid support on hand at all times. It is also possible to do a half route on the day!

Minimum ages for half distance is 12, full is 14.

Please note that prior registration is essential.



Contact Name: Jan Ross    Telephone: 01398323818


Football -   Dulverton 6-a-side Football Tournament

Start Time: 09:00:00    Start date: 03/07/2004    Ending date: 03/07/2004    Frequency: Annual

Day of the week: Saturday

Organised by: Dulverton Town Football Club

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Dulverton Sports Field

Costs: £15 per team.

Comments:
Every year Dulverton Town FC organise a 6-a-side tournament for a variety of age groups.

If you have a team to enter then contact Brian for an entry for before the end of May.

Contact Name: Brian Edworthy    Telephone: 01398323034

Multi - Activity -   50 Something Day

Start Time: 10:00:00    Finish Time: 16:00:00    Start date: 08/05/2004    Ending date: 08/05/2004    Frequency: One off

Day of the week: Saturday

Organised by: Healthy Lifestyles Scheme

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: West Somerset Sports & Leisure Centre

Costs:

Comments: This is a day aimed at people aged 50+ to give you information on activities which are available in your area and free health checks.

Different taster sessions will also be available on the day.

Contact Name: Tracey Milton    Telephone: 01643707760

Cycling -   North Devon Wheelers - Chivenor Time Trials

Start Time: 18:30:00    Start date: 03/06/2004    Ending date: 17/06/2004    Frequency: Weekly

Day of the week: Thursday

Organised by: North Devon Wheelers

Who is it for: Anyone    

Costs: Entry Fee of £2 (£1 for under 16,s) will be used for prizes.

Comments: Ever fancied having a go at bike racing but not known how to go about it?

The North Devon Wheelers, with kind permission of RMB Chivenor, are holding a series of races for beginners/novices over a flat 5-mile, tarmac, car free section of the old airfield.

Come and have a go. You don’t need to have a fancy racing bike. Any bike will do as long as its in a road worthy condition. The race consists of an individual time trial over the 5-mile route against the clock. Expect to take anywhere between 12(very fast) and 25 minutes to complete the course most taking between 15-20 minutes

The series takes place in June on the first three Thursdays the 3rd 10th and 17th starting at 6.30pm with the first rider away at 7.00pm starting at 30 second intervals.

Minimum age is 12 years.

All riders must wear a cycle helmet. A limited number will be available to borrow.

Refreshments and BBQ (weather permitting) available on completion.

If you are interested in having a go all entrants must phone in advance to ensure entry onto the airfield. Closing date for each race is the Monday proceeding. ie the 31st( May),7th,14th June

Phone your entry to:
daytime 01271 815651 (James)
evenings 01271 325683(Nick)

Please note entry onto the airfield will not be through the Main Gate at RMB Chivenor. Just follow the direction indicators from the roundabout on the A361 at Chivenor Cross.

GO ON YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!

Contact Name: James Benning    Telephone: 01271815651

Cycling -   North Devon Wheelers - Cycling coching sessions for 7-11s

Start Time: 14:30:00    Finish Time: 15:30:00    Start date: 12/06/2004    Ending date: 10/07/2004    Organised by: North Devon Wheelers

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Park School

Costs:

Comments: North Devon Wheelers coaches have set up cycle sessions for riders aged 7 to 11 at the Park School Barnstaple.

The next 5 sessions start on June 12th - 2.30 to 3.30 pm.

To teach cycling skills and road safety in a safe closed area.

Contact Name: Dave Luggar    Telephone: 01271378788

Mountain Biking -   Climb Everest..................... at Cheddar!

Start date: 17/07/2004    Ending date: 18/07/2004    Frequency: One off

Who is it for: Anyone    

Costs:

Comments: Climb Everest..................... at Cheddar!
We at Broadway House in Cheddar, the home of the Cheese, have come up another event for the hard core rider. It’s the Cheddar Everest Challenge.

Not another 24 hour event, but a 32 hour virtual ascent of Everest! This is one mutha of a challenge. The idea is to climb 29,000 feet in the 32 hour period. The event is designed for teams of up to 6, but can be attempted solo if you can sneak out of the asylum without being noticed!

The Cheddar Everest Challenge will take place on 17/18 July 2004. Roadies are also welcome, as there will be a dedicated road route climbing cheddar gorge [which is a cat 2 climb].

The usual Cheddar vibe, will feature large, with the bar open 24/7. Everyone will be welcome to use the park swimming pool & all the usual facilities at Broadway House.

Spares and repairs will be here for both you and your bike, Wrench & Wench, [Masseur]

Note the route goes way off the usual Cheddar lap and climbs from Base camp, on the Park to the Summit 1000ft on top of the Mendips.



We currently do not have a contacts for this activity. If you know anyone who is involved then please let us know.    

Football -   Exmoor 6-a-Side Football Tournament

Start Time: 09:30:00    Start date: 03/07/2004    Ending date: 03/07/2004    Day of the week: Saturday

Organised by: Dulverton Town Youth FC

Who is it for: Anyone    Where: Dulverton Sports Field

Costs: £15 per team.

Comments: Dulverton Town has organised a 6-a-side competition with teams coming from all over Exmoor to compete. The day will be packed full of football with everyone competing to be the best junior teams on Exmoor.

There is still room for some more entries fo the U10's - U14's teams so if you can get 6 players together then contact us and get your entry in!

 Under 8's - now full
Under 9's - now full
Under 10's - 1 team still needed
Under 11's - 1 team still needed
Under 12's - 2 teams needed
Under 13's - 2 teams needed
Under 14's - 2 teams needed

U9,11,13's - 09:30 start, U8,10,12,14's 14:30 start.

Forget Europe - this is the one that counts!

Contact Name: Brian Edworthy    Telephone: 01398323034


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