HUNDREDS of walkers are expected to take part in the annual overnight Moonraker Challenge on Exmoor later this month.
Organisers from Taunton Vale Rotary Club are hoping to beat last year’s entry total of more than 400 participants at the event on Saturday, October 24.
It is part of the 2009 Exmoor National ParkDark Skies initiative, which encourages [...]
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South Coast Rowing Regatta to attract thousands to Wimbleball Lake
Posted in Major events, Rowing, Something for everyone, tagged Rowing, wimbleball lake on October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wimbleball Rowing Club, hosts of the 2010 South Coast Championships on Wimbleball Lake high up on Exmoor, have confirmed that a straight 2000 metre, 6 lane course for the event has now been agreed with South West Lakes Trust who manage the facilities at the Lake.
Stephen Worley who is both the Chairman of the Wimbleball Club and [...]
Best Foot Forward for New Walking Festival
Posted in Major events, Walking, tagged exmoor, exmoor tourism partnership, festival, north devon, Walking on September 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A new Autumn North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival, which almost had to hang up its boots before the first stride was taken because of a funding shortage, now has a spring in its step thanks to a last-minute lifeline from the Exmoor Tourism Partnership (ETP).
Based on the successful spring walking festival, [...]
Autumn Walking Festival
Posted in Major events, Walking, tagged exmoor, festival, north devon, Walking on August 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Book now – www.walkingexmoor.co.uk
The new Autumn walking festival around North Devon and Exmoor is booking well, but don’t worry! There are stillplenty of places available on many of the walks if you fancy a walk in the country with a friendly guide.
The festival includes a wide range of walks each day, from half-day walks to [...]
Exmoor Beast goes to Dartmoor Classic
Posted in Cycling, Major events on August 13, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Late-season monster gets helpful advice from organiser of Dartmoor event.
Always ready to explore ways in which to improve the Exmoor Beast, its organisers have just taken a most unusual and, some would say, bold step to ensure their event matches the new high standards recently set by one of their sportive [...]
The Tour of Little Britain
Posted in Cycling, Major events on August 13, 2009 | 2 Comments »
In order to build up national publicity for the upcoming 6th Satge of The Tour of Britain, arriving in Bideford on September 17th 2009, a group of the regions business people are having a go themselves. On Sunday 6th September 8 individuals which include Andy Cooper, editor of North Devon Journal, David [...]
2 Moors 100 this weekend
Posted in Cycling, Fund raising, Major events on July 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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MORE than 100 riders will take part in North Devon’s major charity cycle events this Sunday.
The Bideford Bridge Rotary Club Tarka Fun Ride comprises small lengths on the Tarka Trail for families, friends, clubs, organisations and businesses, whiles the more challenging Two Moors Sportif comprises 100 k or 100 miles for more competitive experienced cyclists [...]
Corporate Challange
Posted in Major events on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The weekend just gone was the South West Hospise Corporate Challange at Wimbleball Lake, it was one of those events that we didn’t get involved with very early (shame on our part but we can’t do ‘em all). We helped drum up support for volounteers and we also sent out an economic impact assesment to [...]
Exmoor Beast venue 2009 confirmed
Posted in Cycling, Major events, tagged bike, cycle, Cycle Route, endurance, Road Cycling, sportif on May 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
After two years of venue and route changes, the Exmoor Beast has settled on what event organiser Marcus Di-Vincenzo sees as the perfect start and finish venue.
“From the moment ‘The Beast‘ concept was born we have always wanted to start and finish at Butlins Minehead”, explained Marcus. “Butlins has everything for our event, including really [...]
2010 South Coast Championships at Wimbleball Lake
Posted in Major events, Rowing, tagged ARA, exmoor, Rowing, wimbleball lake, WRC on May 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Wimbleball Rowing Club, hosts of the 2010 South Coast Championships on Wimbleball Lake high up on Exmoor, have confirmed that a straight 2000 metre, 6 lane course for the event has now been agreed with South West Lakes Trust who manage the facilities at the Lake.
Stephen Worley who is both the Chairman of the Wimbleball [...]
