Cycle fun to launch cycle routes in Wellington on 5 September
A new series of cycling routes in the Blackdown Hills will be launched with a fun cycling event in Wellington next Sunday.Vintage bicycle enthusiasts Taunton Tw...
( Last Updated: 31-08-2010 )
Blackdowns Woodland Fair Saturday 3rd July!
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( Last Updated: 30-06-2010 )
Co–ordinator needed for Blackdown Hills Community Plan
The search is on for somebody who can help thousands of people living in the Blackdown Hills to speak with one voice. The Blackdown Hills Parishes Network...
( Last Updated: 30-06-2010 )
Blackdowns Potter goes Donkey Mad!
Blackdown Hills potter, Nicola Werner, has branched out into the unlikely world of painting a full size donkey model for a Donkey Parade to publicise the reopen...
( Last Updated: 22-06-2010 )
Free Making it Local Funding Workshops
Making it Local are holding 2 free ‘pre-application' workshops for anyone wishing to apply for funding. If you are a small business or community ...
( Last Updated: 07-06-2010 )
There’s a good dog – on a lead!
Now is a great time to get out and enjoy the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and many people will particularly enjoy walking their dogs. ...
( Last Updated: 20-05-2010 )
New Woodland Fair coming to the Blackdowns
An exciting new event in the Blackdown Hills will be held on Saturday 3rd of July 2010. The Blackdowns Woodland Fair is an aimed at all the family, a...
( Last Updated: 17-05-2010 )
New AONB Spring – Summer 2010 Countryside Events
The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is delighted to present its latest programme of events. The Countryside Events programme&...
( Last Updated: 16-03-2010 )
Muck in4Life and become a Wildlife Conservation Volunteer
East Devon District Council's Countryside Team has become a major partner in the Government's exciting new environmental volunteering campaign - M...
( Last Updated: 04-02-2010 )
SDF Funds ’Make Hay While the Sun Shines’
Make Hay While the Sun Shines & other stories from Hemyock, is a new book by Brian Clist who has lived and worked all his life in the village.&nbs...
( Last Updated: 17-12-2009 )
AONB to benefit from new off–road cycling project 1SW
The South West is set to become a world class destination for off-road cycling. A total of £7.5m is being invested in developing the activity a...
( Last Updated: 16-12-2009 )
Making it Local ’Working our Woodlands’ project open
Are you a Woodland Owner or Contractor?Are you in the Blackdown Hills & East Devon area?Working Our Woodlands is aimed at strengthening the links between ow...
( Last Updated: 01-12-2009 )
Devon and Exmoor Hedge Competition seeks entries
Entries are now being sought for the 2009/10 Devon and Exmoor Hedge Competition, which is being run by the Devon Hedge Group in partnership with the Devon Farmi...
( Last Updated: 01-12-2009 )
New Funding for Horner Hill Heathland Restoration
A new funding agreement has recently been signed that aims to restore Horner Hill to its former glory. The agreement will build on pioneering work already...
( Last Updated: 24-11-2009 )
*** PUNKIE NIGHT POSTPONED ***
Due to forecast bad weather, the Neroche team have taken the decision to postpone Punkie Night. It will now take place on SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER. &nb...
( Last Updated: 17-11-2009 )
Neroche Scheme website still unavailable
The Neroche Scheme website is currently unavailable due to technical reasons. The team would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.Please...
( Last Updated: 17-11-2009 )
New North Eastern Blackdowns Circular Walks
The Blackdown Hills AONB and the Neroche Scheme have collaborated on the production of a new leaflet to promote Six Circular Walks in the north e...
( Last Updated: 02-11-2009 )
Mushroom Forays Fully Booked
A series of autumnal Mushroom Forays, organised by the Blackdown Hills AONB team and led by local expert David Allen, have proved immensely popular. ...
( Last Updated: 29-10-2009 )
Forestry Apprenticeships spring up in the Blackdown Hills
A new forestry apprenticeship scheme is set to start in the Blackdown Hills. The programme is being run by The Forestry Commission, in partnership wi...
( Last Updated: 19-10-2009 )
AONB Launches new five year Management Plan
The Blackdown Hills AONB Partnership has launched a new Management Plan that identifies actions needed to keep the Blackdowns special for future generations.&nb...
( Last Updated: 12-10-2009 )
Blackdowns provides New Welcome Pack for Visitors
A new Welcome Pack for visitors has been produced by the Blackdown Hills Business Association (BHBA) with funding from the Blackdown Hills AONB Sustainable Deve...
( Last Updated: 12-10-2009 )
A Backdowns Poem for National Poetry Day
FIVE POETS TAKE A WALK IN THE COUNTRY by ANTHONY WATTS...in search of the Muse, who naturally went into hiding (her favourite game, after all).Today she's p...
( Last Updated: 12-10-2009 )
Blackdown Hills pub to host traditional archery event
Regulars and friends of Blackdown Hills pub, the Merry Harriers, are being invited to a unique traditional-archery "have-a-go" day.The UK's ...
( Last Updated: 29-09-2009 )
Printer–friendly walks guides now on website
The Blackdown Hills AONB has produced printer-friendly versions of its popular circular walks. Click here to go to the Walking page and start download...
( Last Updated: 28-09-2009 )
Digital Mentoring comes to the Hills
COSMIC, a Social Enterprise based in Ottery St Mary has recently won funding to deliver ‘Digital Mentoring' to individuals, organisations and business...
( Last Updated: 21-09-2009 )
Court Rules on Noisy Motorsport Events
Following complaints from residents in Smeatharpe and a number of other villages in the AONB, East Devon District Council's Environmental Protection te...
( Last Updated: 08-09-2009 )
SDF funded Border Project to Launch
September 19th sees the launch of a visual and performing arts project that aims to break down borders.The project originated as a response to Somerset Arts Wee...
( Last Updated: 04-09-2009 )
Blackdown Hills Autumn and Winter Countryside Events programme now available!
Wrap up warm and discover the wonder of winter in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.As the autumn begins, explore what the season of mists ...
( Last Updated: 19-08-2009 )
Follow in the footsteps of the Young Environmentalists
The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team is calling for applications for this year's Sustainable Development Fund (SDF), a grant scheme w...
( Last Updated: 19-08-2009 )
AONB sponsors Festival of Beer and Music in the Blackdowns
The Blackdown Hills Beer and Music Festival takes place this year on August 14th & 15th. It was born in 1996 to raise money to ena...
( Last Updated: 05-08-2009 )
New window of opportunity for local project funding
Local people should apply quickly for grants for new projects in the Blackdown Hills, it was announced this week.The Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural...
( Last Updated: 28-07-2009 )
Visual and Performing Arts projects explore ’Borders’ in the Blackdowns
Landance 2009 - Border DanceLandance is launching a new contemporary dance project in Chard and Honiton. Dance and Drawing sessions in each town...
( Last Updated: 09-07-2009 )
Woolly Waste – Now supplying Riverford Organics and ready for business!
Val Grainger (aka The Woolly Shepherd) has 30 years experience keeping sheep, and her mission in life is to find uses for their fleece - the ultimate renew...
( Last Updated: 24-06-2009 )
National Trust Plans to Restore Wellington Monument
The National Trust is proposing to reclad the Wellington Monument in Somerset, which is deteriorating after more than 150 years of exposure to the elements on t...
( Last Updated: 23-06-2009 )
Free wildlife gardening workshop in Hemyock
Gardeners can learn how to create a haven for birds, butterflies, bees and bugs at a free workshop in the Blackdown Hills on 2nd May.The Blackdown Hills Area of...
( Last Updated: 22-04-2009 )
Job vacancy – AONB information officer maternity cover
Ref: ENV426Organisation: DEVON COUNTY COUNCILSalary Details: £19,998 - £23,473 pro rata (subject to Job Evaluation)Hours: 22.2 hours per weekEmploym...
( Last Updated: 06-04-2009 )
Job vacancies – Making it Local development workers and programme assistant
Making it Local Development Workers (2 posts)Ref: ENV429Organisation: DEVON COUNTY COUNCILSalary Details: £24,402 - £28,353 pro rata (subject to Job...
( Last Updated: 06-04-2009 )
Valentines walk is good for your health
If your heart could do with some loving care this Valentines Day, a special walk in the Blackdown Hills could be just what the doctor o...
( Last Updated: 10-02-2009 )
Open meeting 19 Nov for Making it Local, the area’s new £2.4m fund
There is a chance to find out more about Making it Local, the area's new £2.4m fund, at an open meeting in Honiton. There will be an update ...
( Last Updated: 15-10-2008 )
September 20 event celebrates best of the Blackdowns
A special public event to celebrate the produce, crafts and community life of the Blackdown Hills is being held in the area on September 20.Celebrating the Blac...
( Last Updated: 09-09-2008 )
Planning officer vacancy
Applications are invited for this temporary post to cover maternity leaveClick here for full details...
( Last Updated: 18-06-2008 )
Springwatch family event
Springwatch comes to the Blackdowns with special wildlife event Local people can find out about the fascinating wildlife on their doorstep with a special free S...
( Last Updated: 02-06-2008 )
