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The Great British Rake-Off
Help rake the meadow at Otterhead Estate on 20 September from 2pm. Bring a rake, enjoy tea and cake from 3pm, and hear a short talk on the history of Otterhead. All ages and abilities welcome.
Blackdown Hills Repair Cafe
Bring along broken items to be fixed, including bicycles, electricals, tools, textiles, sewing machines, clocks and furniture. Delicious cakes and hot drinks on sale to enjoy while you wait.
Fungi Foray at Tucker’s Arms
Join us for a woodland walk to identify mushrooms and toadstools, followed by a display of our finds at the pub.
Fungi Foray at Drewe Arms
Explore local woodlands to discover and identify fungi, then return to the pub for a display and discussion. Includes a sample of wild mushrooms.
Nature Calling: The Work of Giants!
Delve into ‘The Work of Giants!’, an immersive film installation exploring the mysteries of ancient landscapes and the imagined creators of monumental sites.
The commissioned artists are a duo from Four of Swords (Phil and Sarah), one of the South West’s most experienced immersive theatre companies, working with the talented musician Jim Causley.
Fungi Foray at Holman Clavel
A guided walk through woodland to identify fungi, followed by a pub-based display of our finds.
Fungi Foray at Young Wood
We'll be exploring the woodland looking for fungi, then cooking a selection of wild mushrooms over an open fire. Courtesy of Neroche Woodlanders.
Mushroom Extravaganza at Sidmouth Arms
A culinary-focused event with chef Andrew Long. Learn about mushroom preparation and cooking, with tastings included.
Blackdown Hills Repair Cafe
An event every 2 months that begins at 10:00am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until Saturday 22 November 2025
Bring along broken items to be fixed, including bicycles, electricals, tools, textiles, sewing machines, clocks and furniture. Delicious cakes and hot drinks on sale to enjoy while you wait.
Historic Mapping Workshop – River Axe
Explore historic maps of the River Axe catchment with expert insights and interactive sessions on land use and conservation. Join Rivers Run Through Us for an engaging workshop to review historic maps of the local area and discover how land use changes have shaped the River Axe catchment. The event will feature a presentation by local expert David Knappman, followed by an interactive session where participants can explore both digital and printed maps. This is a great opportunity to learn…
