News
PRESS STATEMENT 26th January 2012 The Trust has announced the outcome of a consultation on redundancies within the organisation. Read more > 
THREE YEAR FORT RESTORATION WORK IS CAPPED OFF 15th December 2011 Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust's three year programme of work to restore Napoleonic fortifications at Berry Head National Nature Reserve comes to an end this week as the final capstone is put in place. Read more > 
LAUNCH OF PLAN TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR TORBAY 8th December 2011 A strategic plan that champions a future green network across Torbay is being launched by conservation charity Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust. 
HEAD TO THE FARM FOR UNIQUE GIFT IDEAS 1st December 2011 Lessons in sausage-making, cake-baking and even planting a tree are among the ideas offered by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust for unique gifts this Christmas. Read more > 
DOWNLOAD OUR LATEST JANUARY - MARCH EVENTS & NEWSLETTER 29th November 2011 Hot off the press! Our latest events & newsletter are out now ... read more > 
CHARITIES CHIP IN FOR GREENER FUTURE 28th November 2011 The partnership between Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust combines the latest technology and our oldest source of fuel - wood. Read more >> 
TORBAY OPTS FOR TRANQUIL BURIAL ALTERNATIVE 28th November 2011 More than 200 local people have now opted for woodland burial overlooking Tor Bay 
NEW PATHWAY LEADS TO IMPROVED WOODLAND FOR TORBAY 24th November 2011 Over 3000 metres of pathway improvement work is being carried out in Scadson Woods, Paignton Read more > 
YOUNG BOY CAMPAIGNS FOR LOCAL CRABS 5th November 2011 A budding young conservationist has begun an awareness campaign locally to help protect crabs after a trip to a local crabbing site sparked concerns. 
TRUST UNVEILS PROPOSALS FOR MAIDENCOMBE 25th October 2011 Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust is launching a consultation process to discuss new proposals for Maidencombe, including a new visitor centre, village hall and four houses - at a public meeting on Tuesday 25 October.
NEW PROJECT FOR SCADSON WOODS 17th October 2011 A new improvement project by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust to focus on Scadson Woods in Preston, Paignton will begin later this month. 
19TH BIRTHDAY FOR COCKINGTON APPLE DAY 12th October 2011 Cockington's popular October Food & Crafts Festival - Apple Day - will celebrate for the 19th year on Sunday 16 October, showcasing the best in local foods, handmade crafts, apple varieties - and ciders of course! 
NATIONAL TRUST PENINSULA CHALLENGE 12th October 2011 Our partners on the English Riviera are putting on an English Riviera Peninsula Challenge as part of the first ever National Trust Walking Festival, with four legs over four consecutive days. 
NEW SOLAR POWER STATION FOR OCCOMBE FARM 12th September 2011 Occombe Farm, Paignton, is now home to the largest solar power station in South Devon following the installation of over 500 new solar panels on their barn roofs. 
TRUST'S SEASHORE CENTRE IN TOP 10 DAYS OUT 26th August 2011 The fascinating rockpools and Seashore Centre at Goodrington Sands, Paignton, are a Top 10 choice when it comes to days out according to the Guardian newspaper. 
TRUST FLEXES IT'S 'MUSSELS' ! 25th August 2011 'Mussels by Moonlight' is just one of a series of fantastic events which have been developed by the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust. 
BERRY HEAD ON COUNTRYFILE 22nd August 2011 Berry Head and it's rare Greater Horseshoe Bats featured on BBC One's Countryfile last night! Read more > 
FREE VISITS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER 18th August 2011 Trust's new membership package now includes free entry to Greenway House, Coleton Fishacre, Kents Cavern, free parking at Trust sites and a 10% discount in Occombe Farm cafe and Guard House cafe at Berry Head 
COCKINGTON GREEN FLAG AWARD 25th July 2011 Cockington Country Park wins coveted Green Flag award for 15 consecutive years - one of only a handful of national sites to do so and only one in South West 
FIRST GRADUATION FROM UK'S FIRST SEA SCHOOL 4th July 2011 Students at the UK's first Sea School, based at Goodrington Sands, Paignton, will graduate later this week before the popular program takes a well-earned summer break. 
OCCOMBE FILLS FIRST VEG BOXES 27th June 2011 Members of Occombe's new veg box scheme received their first weekly supply of Occombe-grown organic fruit and vegetables on Friday. Read more >> 
NEW BAT CAM GIVES RARE GLIMPSE INTO LIFE OF RARE BATS 26th May 2011 The activity of one of Torbay's rarest wildlife species can now be viewed close-up for the very first time, thanks to a new wildlife camera installed in the caves at Berry Head - which are a roost for the rare Greater Horseshoe bat. 
TICKETS FOR SELL OUT BEER FESTIVAL GO ON SALE 28th April 2011 Tickets for one of Torbay's biggest events go on sale next Tuesday 3 May, with just six weeks to go until the 6th annual Beer Festival at Occombe Farm, Paignton. 
FIRST EASTER EGG FOR GUILLEMOTS AT BERRY HEAD 27th April 2011 A very special egg - but not of the chocolate variety - was found on Easter Monday at Berry Head National Nature Reserve. 
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN WORKSHOP PROMISES FEAST TO IMPRESS 27th April 2011 A workshop in Eastern Mediterranean cuisine takes place at Occombe Farm on Sunday 8 May. Taking flavours and inspiration from the delicious dishes found in the Mediterranean culture, participants will be shown how to recreate them using the freshest vege 
NEW TRAINEES FOR UK'S FIRST SEA SCHOOL 19th April 2011 Four marine trainees have been recruited to get more local people engaged with our amazing marine environment thanks to funding secured by local conservation charity Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust. Read more > 
HOP ALONG TO EASTER TRAIL AT OCCOMBE FARM 19th April 2011 Solve the mystery at Occombe Farm this weekend and win chocolate eggs galore, during a four-day Easter clue hunt which meanders through the Farm's Nature Trail. Read more > 
NEW WOOD CHIP STORE HEATING LOCAL BUSINESSES 7th April 2011 A new wood chipper and biomass store has opened at Occombe Farm, Paignton, marking another small step towards a lower carbon Torbay. 
SPRINGWATCH PRESENTER TACKLES SCRUB FOR TRUST'S PROJECT 15th March 2011 BBC Springwatch presenter Martin Hughes-Games has been taking to the slopes in Torbay. Read more > 
SAUSAGE-MAKING SUCCESS AT OCCOMBE FARM 14th February 2011 A masterclass in making the perfect sausage was a great success for students at Occombe Farm in Paignton who created around 300 traditional sausages in one morning. 
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM TAKES SHAPE AT OCCOMBE FARM 25th January 2011 An outdoor learning base with a difference has been built at Occombe Farm, Paignton. 
HAVE YOUR SAY ON WHAT MATTERS MOST IN THE BAY 21st January 2011 A new plan setting out how Torbay can make the most of its superb natural environment has been published for public consultation. 
NEW FOREST GARDEN PLANTED AT OCCOMBE FARM 20th January 2011 A new Forest Garden based on the design of a natural woodland will be planted at Occombe Farm in Paignton this weekend. 
TREES ARE AWAKENED AT OCCOMBE FARM 14th January 2011 A traditional folk custom will take place at Occombe Farm, Paignton, this Sunday - a ritual thought to awaken apple trees and bring a bumper harvest for 2011. 
OCCOMBE HERBS TO FEATURE ON BBC COOKERY SHOW 13th January 2011 Winter herbs grown in the Community Garden at Occombe Farm will feature on BBC Ones Saturday Kitchen this weekend, as part of a dish cooked by renowned local chef Simon Hulstone. 
UK'S FIRST SEA SCHOOL TO LAUNCH IN THE BAY 17th December 2010 Local conservation charity Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust are pioneering a new Sea School as part of their latest project aiming to connect young people with the marine environment. 
BAY'S FIRST MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL UNDERWAY 13th December 2010 Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust have joined hands with local mountain biking group TQ3 Riders to set up a bike trail in an area of Torbay woodland. 
CHILDCARE CENTRE DONATES TREES TO TRUST TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL TREE WEEK 29th November 2010 Ellacombe Childcare Centre has donated 30 saplings to local conservation charity Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust after receiving the young trees as part of a Sainsburys Active Kids promotion. 
TRUST CELEBRATES 10 YEARS 18th November 2010 The achievements and highlights of 10 years of the Trust were celebrated at a special event at Occombe Farm last night > 
BUILD YOUR OWN BREAKFAST 3rd November 2010 3 Nov 2010: New to our Bakehouse Cafe - build your own breakfast - now you can have exactly what you want, and not just in the morning as our breakfasts are available until 3.30pm daily > 
HALLOWE'EN WEREWOLF RETURNS TO OCCOMBE 25th October 2010 Occombe Farm are working with Torbay Explorer Scouts in preparation for their third Hallowe'en trail, set to scare visitors young and old on Saturday 30 & Sunday 31 October. 
COCKINGTON APPLE DAY IS COMING OF AGE 4th October 2010 Cockington Country Park, Torquay, is eagerly anticipating its 18th year of the annual Apple Day Food & Crafts Festival this October on Sunday 17th. 
SPECIALIST DISABLED FACILITIES OPEN AT OCCOMBE FARM 23rd September 2010 Specialist disabled changing facilities have been installed at Occombe Farm, Paignton, making it just one of 15 in the South West to offer the Changing Places facilities and the very first in Torbay. 
NEW ENGLISH RIVIERA GEOPARK GUIDEBOOK LAUNCHED
20th September 2010 A brand new guidebook, showcasing the English Rivera's unique, natural landscape has just been published and is available for purchase. Read more > 
LOCAL FOOD CELEBRATION MARKS OPENING OF COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT AT OCCOMBE FARM 17th September 2010 A new community garden project at Occombe Farm in Paignton will be launched officially on Sunday 19 September, as it plays host to a local food celebration for all the family. Read more > 
GRIBBLES @ OCCOMBE 15th September 2010 15 Sept 2010: Our traditional Butchery is now being run by Gribble's Butchers. Read more >
POETRY EVENING AT BERRY HEAD - WHY NOT JOIN IN WITH YOUR OWN POEMS? 1st September 2010 Brixham Library's Poetry for Pleasure group are holding a celebration evening of poetry readings for everyone this Friday, 3 September at Berry Head National Nature Reserve. 
COCKINGTON COUNTRY PARK WINS GREEN FLAG AWARD
FOR 14TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
28th July 2010 Cockington Country Park, Torquay, has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag for the 14th consecutive year running, making it one of just five parks in the UK to have received the award since the scheme began in 1997. Cockington is the longest holder o 
OPEN DAY AT TORBAY'S WOODLAND BURIAL SITE 9th July 2010 Families interested in woodland burials are being offered two chances to attend an Open Day at Torbay's only woodland burial site at Conqueror Wood, located just off the ring road. 
RARE SMALL BLUE FOUND AT SECOND TORBAY SITE 30th June 2010 A small colony of the rare Small Blue butterfly has been discovered populating a new site in Torbay - in an area where Small Blue larvae were introduced onto their sole food and breeding plant, Kidney vetch, by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust. 
MARITIME FUNDING TEACHES CHILDREN TO LOOK AFTER FISH 22nd June 2010 120 local students will enjoy a tour around Brixham Fish Market learning what it is like to be a fisherman and which fish are more sustainable to eat, before taking some freshly landed fish back to Occombe Farm to cook with. 
OCCOMBE PROJECT RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM TOP
GARDEN TOOL MAKERS
8th June 2010 Occombe Farm, Paignton, are proud to announce sponsorship of their One Planet Food Project by garden tool specialists - Burgon & Ball. 
RETURN OF THE ENGLISH RIVIERA GEOPARK BEER 1st June 2010 Following on from its successful launch last year, the official beer of the English Riviera Geopark, will be returning for Occombe Farm Beer Festival this weekend. 
DONKEY RIDES AT OCCOMBE FARM 20th May 2010 We'll be having a special visit by some friendly local donkeys on Saturday 29 May at Occombe Farm, and they'll happily take you for a ride!
COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR OCCOMBE'S 5TH BEER FESTIVAL 30th April 2010 Tickets go on sale this weekend for Occombe Farm Beer Festival, with five weeks to go and larger numbers than ever before are thought to be waiting in line to get their tickets in advance. Read more > 
GIFT OF POETRY FOR BERRY HEAD 29th April 2010 Berry Head National Nature Reserve has been presented with a book of themed poems today, telling stories of the site's history and environment. Read more > 
DON'T LET THE RAIN DAMPEN EASTER FUN! 30th March 2010 Occombe Farm promises chocolates galore this weekend whatever the weather, as a four-day Easter clue hunt takes place along the Farm's Nature Trail. 
NEW CHILDREN'S MEMBERSHIP CLUB LAUNCHED 29th March 2010 A membership club aimed at getting children out and about enjoying the natural environment in Torbay is being launched today. Read more > 
BERRY HEAD LAUNCH WENT OFF WITH A BANG! 23rd March 2010 The Trust opened a spectacular new visitor centre and cafe at Berry Head NNR on Friday 19 March. Read more > 
NEW WEBSITE FOR BERRY HEAD NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE 16th March 2010 Berry Head now have their own website, dedicated to telling stories about the fantastic wildlife, history and heritage of the site. Read more here > 
REGENERATION PROJECT OPENS AT
BERRY HEAD NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE - 19 MARCH
15th March 2010 A £1.8million project to regenerate Berry Head National Nature Reserve in South Devon culminates on Friday 19 March, with the opening of a spectacular new Visitor Centre and Café designed to change the way that visitors experience the site. 
LESSONS ON THE FARM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 8th March 2010 Young people are getting a taste of life down on the farm through a new initiative at Occombe Farm, Paignton. 
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. 
FRIENDS OF COCKINGTON HELP CARE FOR PARK 2nd March 2010 A new volunteer group with the common aim of caring for Cockington Country Park have been making impressive results. 
"WE LOVE OUR GEOPARK" FILM LAUNCH 12th February 2010 Watch the amazing new Geopark film... read more > 
19TH CENTURY DRAWBRIDGE REINSTATED AT BERRY HEAD 12th February 2010 A drawbridge dating back to 1804 is to be reinstated at Berry Head National Nature Reserve this week. 
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 > 
PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR REINTRODUCTION OF GRAZING AT BERRY HEAD 12th January 2010 A series of cattle grids will be installed at Berry Head National Nature Reserve this week in preparation for an expanded area of conservation grazing at the site later this year. 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 > 
WORK CONTINUES TO PROTECT ONE OF THE UK'S RAREST GRASSLANDS FROM EXTINCTION 4th December 2009 Work to restore Torbay's most important wildflower habitats continues next week as the next phase begins on Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust's Loving our Limestone project, to protect the future of our fragile limestone grasslands. Read more >
CHILDCARE CENTRE JOINS HANDS WITH TRUST FOR TREE PLANTING 11th November 2009 Vouchers donated to a childcare centre in Torquay, are being put towards the planting of around 30 trees in Cockington Country Park next week. 
DRAWBRIDGE TO BE REINSTATED AT BERRY HEAD 23rd October 2009 A drawbridge dating back to 1804 is to be reinstated at Berry Head National Nature Reserve, as part of the heritage lottery funded 'On the Edge' project. |