Loading Events

Calves, Churns and Communities

Saturday 20 September @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free

Location

The Garages, Hemyock
Devon EX15 3SH United Kingdom + Google Map

Event Details

Date:
Saturday 20 September 2025
Time:
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Categories:
, , ,
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/calves-churns-and-communities-tickets-1563623272299?aff=oddtdtcreator
Transport
On street parking, On public transport route
Facilities
Toilets on site
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Terrain
Level surface
A black and white historic photograph of a mil factory.

Come along and join us on Saturday 20 September at the Garages, Heymock for an afternoon of discovery as we explore life in Hemyock 100 years ago. This free event is perfect for all ages, with hands-on activities, fascinating local history, and delicious cream teas.

Discover the stories behind:

  • 🐄 The first Calf Club
  • 🥛 The milk factory
  • ⚽ The recreation ground and hall
  • 🕊️ The war memorial… and much more!

Free family crafts and activities:

  • Decorate a Calf Club rosette: learn about the Calf Club and make your own colourful award rosette with ribbons and paper.
  • Build a mini milk churn: create and decorate small milk churn to take home.
  • Butter churning demonstration: try shaking a jar of cream to make your own mini portion of butter!
  • Guess the mystery object table
  • Farm yard play trays for younger children

Refreshments available

Drop-in event, but let us know you’re coming by reserving a ticket!

This event is part of the Blackdown Hills Landscape Festival of Heritage 2025.

Festival of Heritage 2025 Heritage Open Days logo in pink and blue