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Events Diary

May 2013
Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th
Porlock 'Open Gardens' Weekend

Over 20 gardens in Porlock village will open their gates to the public over this weekend. More details to follow


Venue: Porlock
Price: £5 for the weekend ticket
Contact: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150

Wednesday 22nd
Exmoor Society - Porlock Branch - Chairmans Walk

A walk of around 3 miles over North Hill, led by Duncan Jeffray followed by refreshments. Meet at Northmoor Cottage, North Hill Road, Minehead (GR 968 470). Park in stables area on left of road.


Time: 6 pm
Venue: North Hill, Minehead
Price: Members - £1; Non-members - £3
Contact: 01643 702788

Sunday 26th
Duck Race

Come and enjoy an hilarious afternoon and if you're lucky win some money.


Time: 2.00pm
Venue: Sparkhayes Camp Site

Thursday 30th
Porlock Cribbage Club

Come and join us for a fun evening.
£2 inclusive. Draw


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £2

June 2013
Wednesday 5th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Mineral Line Walk - Roadwater to the Incline

Meet at The Valiant Soldier at Roadwater (GR 030 381) for a Mineral Line Volunteer led walk for the Exmoor Society. Travel from there by car ro Pitt Mill Farm (GR 037 365) to start our 1 mile walk along the combe to Comberow to view the amzing incline. Nearby we will visit the beautiful garden created by Exmoor Society members Peter and Judy Moss around their Comberow home. Back to the cars to return to the pub for an optional lunch around 1 pm.


Time: 10.45 am
Venue: Meet at The Valiant Soldier, Roadwater
Price: Members - £1; Non-members - £3
Contact: Roy Cowdrill 01984 640201

Thursday 6th to Saturday 8th
Dad's Army

Porlock Pantomime and Drama Society present 'Dad's Army' with a local cast.
Join Captain Mainwaring and the rest of the Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard for plenty of laughs. Why not come dressed for the period?
Tickets available from Porlock Visitor Centre or www.wegottickets.com/porlockdrama


Time: Evenings 7.30pm ; Saturday Matinee 2.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: Adults £8; Children under 16 £5
Contact: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150

Wednesday 19th to Saturday 22nd
Porlock Weir midsummer Music And Arts Festival

We are doing a mini festival down the weir to celebrate arts, music and the Summer solstice. watch this space for more details. http://www.facebook.com/porlockopenmic


Time: day time
Venue: Porlock Weir
Price: free
Contact: 077674874679
Email: adders45@gmail.com
More Information: http://www.facebook.com/porlockopenmic

Saturday 22nd
St Dubricius Church Fete

See posters for details nearer the time


Venue: St Dubricius Parish Church, Porlock

July 2013
Thursday 11th
Porlock Cribbage Club

Come and join us for a fun evening.
£2 inclusive. Draw


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £2

Friday 12th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Walk - The Mineral Line and Ore Extraction

Meet at Ralegh's Cross Inn (GR 039 344) for a Mineral Line Volunteer led walkabout for the Exmoor Society of approximately 4 miles and 3 hours duration to view the surviving remains of the two most productive mines before visiting the derelict Winding House at the top of the Incline. Then a partial descent and a more demanding ascent through Eastern Wood to get backto the Inn for an optional lunch around 1 pm. Wear sensible outdoor clothing and walking boots.


Time: 9.30 am
Venue: Meet at Ralegh's Cross Inn.
Price: Members - £1; Non-members - £3
Contact: Roy Cowdrill 01984 640201

Saturday 20th
Porlock Vale Horticultural and Home Industries Society

SUMMER SHOW


Time: 2 pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
More Information: http://www.porlockhortisoc.weebly.com

August 2013
Thursday 1st
Porlock Cribbage Club

Come and join us for a fun evening.
£2 inclusive. Draw


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £2

Friday 2nd to Monday 5th
St Dubricius Church Flower Festival

Annual Flower Festival


Time: Various
Venue: St Dubricius Church

Saturday 3rd
Southern Folk Entertain

Dave & Tash will entertain with an evening of Country, Folk, Bluegrass and comedy. Bangers and Beans supper and a bar


Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: to be fixed
Contact: Rosalinde Haw
Email: graham.haw@btinternet.com

Monday 5th
St Dubricius Church Flower Festival Concert

A concert to conclude this floral event


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: St Dubricius Church
Price: TBC

Sunday 11th
Porlock Country Fair

Stalls, activities, side-shows and displays in the lovely setting of Porlock Recreation Ground


Time: tbc
Venue: Porlock Recreation Ground
Contact: Porlock Visitor Centre 01643 863150

Friday 16th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Dunster Explorative Walkabout

Meet at ENPA shop, Dunster Steep for an Exmoor Society led walk of approximately 1.5 miles during which we will see and hear about some of the fascinating things that the normal visitor misses. This is a repeat by popular request of last year's walkabout and will conclude at approximately 1 pm. Please wear suitable footwear.


Time: 10 am
Venue: Meet at ENPA Shop, Dunster
Price: Members - £1; Non-members - £3
Contact: Roy Cowdrill 01984 640201

September 2013
Thursday 5th
Porlock Cribbage Club

Come and join us for a fun evening.
£2 inclusive. Draw


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £2

Saturday 7th
Porlock Carnival

A traditional village carnival with floats, bands and walking particpants.

Can be viewed along as they parade along along the High Street


Time: Starts 6.00pm from Central Car Park
Venue: Porlock High Street
Price: Free

Thursday 12th to Sunday 15th
Porlock Arts Festival Weekend

More details to follow or visit www.porlockfestival.org


Time: Various
Venue: Porlock and surrounding area.
Price: Various
More Information: http://www.porlockfestival.org

Thursday 19th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - Talk

A talk by our local GP, Dr. Ian Kelham


Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: Members - £1; Non-members - £3
Contact: Pauline Clarke 01643 863372

Sunday 29th
Minehead Cycling Club Toll Road Hill Climb

More details to follow


Venue: Porlock Toll Road
More Information: http://www.mineheadcyclingclub.com

October 2013
Thursday 3rd
Porlock Cribbage Club

Come and join us for a fun evening.
£2 inclusive. Draw


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £2

Tuesday 15th
Ada Lovelace Day

The Visitor Centre and Porlock have a close connection to Ada Lovelace (1815 – 1852) who is often referred to as the world's first computer programmer. Her birth date is celebrated widely around the world


Time: tbc
Venue: tbc

Wednesday 16th
Exmoor Society - Porlock Group - AGM andTalk

Annual General Meeting. Followed by a talk from a representative of the RNLI

Refreshments available.


Time: 7 pm for 7.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: Members - £1; Non-members - £3
Contact: Pauline Clarke 01643 863372

November 2013
Thursday 7th
Porlock Cribbage Club

Come and join us for a fun evening.
£2 inclusive. Draw


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £2

December 2013
Thursday 5th
Porlock Cribbage Club

Come and join us for a fun evening.
£2 inclusive. Draw


Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £2

Friday 13th
CAROL CONCERT -MALE VOICE CHOIR

Minehead Male Voice Choir will give a concert of Carols and Christmas Music


Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Porlock Village Hall
Price: £5.00, including refreshments [provisional]

 

Other Events

For events in neighbouring villages as well as those in the Vale of Porlock see the Porlock Community website

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