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EXMOOR ISSUE No. 74 Spring 2016 £3.20

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Looking backEarly Vegetation on the Moor

Exmoor’s Horse-drawn Transport Polar Dog! Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ ‘Bothie’

Ravilious Photographs: The Character of our Coast

Spring discoveriesThe Grey SealBluebells HeavenReedbed WildlifeCombe Martin Walk

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We advertise in Exmoor Magazine and have always done so because we, like the magazine, are rooted in the place and are keen to celebrate it. The magazine has always promoted us as a business and it promotes Exmoor in its truest form, displaying a real respect for its natural beauty. Eric Norman, OWNER OF THE REST AND BE

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BACKGROUND INFORMATIONExmoor Magazine is the quarterly publication for anyone who loves all things Exmoor. Popular with those who are local to Exmoor, North Devon, the Brendons and the Quantocks, it also has an enthusiastic subscriber base among people who have moved away, individuals who holiday on Exmoor and those who have family in the area and like to stay in touch with Exmoor life.

Established in 1997, the magazine is independently owned and run on Exmoor. Each 112-page issue is richly illustrated with around 200 colour photographs by local photographers which accompany in-depth features by our team of local writers.

The publication is features led and tends to be kept for the long term, as testified by our sales of bespoke binders. Features cover topics such as farming and landscape, food and drink, walking, flora and fauna, local profiles, wellbeing, the arts, equine matters, ecology, down memory lane, history, community, education, coast, interiors, exploring nature for children, active Exmoor and an events diary. Exmoor Magazine subscriptions are popular as gifts year round.

AT A GLANCESold throughout Exmoor, North Devon & the Quantocks and direct to our national and international subscribers

Outlets include M&S, Waitrose & Co-ops, as well as local shops

20,000-25,000 readers

Over 2,200 followers on Instagram

Over 4,900 followers on Twitter

Over 4,800 fans on Facebook

New digital content daily

Quarterly: long shelf life

Being independent and local allows us to give our advertisers a tailored, personal service. We regularly publish advertisers’ editorial stories on our blog and social media for free, and we can run offers and competitions by arrangement.

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Exmoor Magazine is independently owned and run on Exmoor by Naomi Marley, Elaine Pearce and Sue South. We are not part of a chain and we are sold through around 140 local shops, along with Co-ops, Waitrose and M&S. The magazine is also available direct. To enquire please call 0845 224 1203*or go to www.exmoormagazine.co.uk.

Published by: Hoar Oak Publishing Ltd. Exmoor Magazine, PO Box 281, Parracombe, Devon EX31 4WW T: 0845 224 1203. PLEASE NOTE: When sending items to the editor please enquire � rst for address.Website: www.exmoormagazine.co.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/exmoormagazineTwitter: twitter.com/ExmoorMagazine

Subscriptions & Of� ce: Sue South of� [email protected] & Designer: Naomi Marley [email protected] Editorial Director: Elaine Pearce [email protected] Editor: Katy Charge Associate Editor: John DunscombeColour Management & Associate Designer: Colin MatthewsWebsite: Mike Bishop & Naomi Marley Advertising Sales: Grant Harrison & Susie Walker (Zara Media) T: 01392 201227; email: [email protected]: Warner Midlands PLC, Bourne

IMPORTANT NOTICEWe do our best to ensure that all advertisements and articles appear correctly. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by this publication. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or editor.

Copyright © Hoar Oak Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission.

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Spring 2016Contents8 NEWS

19 PROFILEThe Antler Men:

Tom Lock & Rob FollettTony James

22 FARMINGThe Exmoor

Horn Wool Project Michelle Werrett

26 UP THE COMBE AND DOWN THE WATER

Jane A. Mares

32 FAMILY PAGEUncle Willow

in the ReedbedsEndymion Beer

35 ARTSMoor Coppice: Foresting

and Woodcrafting with a Conscience

Mel Roach

41 RECIPESEuropean Easter TreatsIan Jarmarkier

44 A VISIT TOTarr FarmNaomi MarleyCover: Widmouth Head and Watermouth

Harbour, by Craig Joiner. See p.92 for details.

47 TOAST OF EXMOORExmoor Ales' New HomeAdrian Tierney Jones

49 ACTIVE EXMOORShooting StarsTony James

53 PAST TIMES The Drive for Progress

Jeff Cox

56 WELLBEINGGiuliana FenwickJane Alexander

58 READER'S EXMOOROn a Bicycle Made for TwoJackie Winter

61 ECOLOGYEarly Vegetation Change

on ExmoorDr Ralph Fyfe

66 PHOTOGRAPHYThe Character of our Coast Kathryn Burrell

73 WALKING Secrets of Combe Martin

Sue Viccars

77 COUNTRY MATTERS The Grey Seal

Trevor Beer

79 COMMUNITIES Atwest

Tony James

83 PROPERTYInternet Update for 2016Jim Weir

84 OUTDOOR LIVINGCreative CanvasSandy Francis

88 GARDEN NOTESKnow Your Other OnionsRosemary FitzGerald

91 WILD GARDENSMy Blue HeavenRosemary FitzGerald

96 BOOKS: NEWS & REVIEWS

99 CROSSWORDBryan Cath

101 IN THE STABLEYARDVictor DartnallElaine Pearce

105 LAWHORSEPaws for ThoughtJill Headford

107 SPRING DIARYCompiled by Katy Charge

111 FINAL PAWSThe Intrepid TerrierMary Bromiley



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Natural creationsThe Antler MenExmoor Wool ProjectMoor Coppice Artworks


Looking backEarly Vegetation on the Moor

Exmoor’s Horse-drawn Transport Polar Dog! Sir Ranulph Fiennes’ ‘Bothie’

Ravilious Photographs: The Character of our Coast

Spring discoveriesThe Grey SealBluebells HeavenReedbed WildlifeCombe Martin Walk

COVERAGE (WE COVER THE ENTIRE AREA ON THIS MAP; THE NATIONAL PARK IS IN DARKER GREEN)

Locally owned, locally produced: for Exmoor, North Devon & the Quantocks

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SPRING Artwork deadline: mid-January Magazine to print: start February Publication: mid-February

SUMMER Artwork deadline: mid-April Magazine to print: end April Publication: mid-May

AUTUMN Artwork deadline: mid-July Magazine to print: start August Publication: mid-August

WINTER Artwork deadline: start October Magazine to print: end October Publication: early November

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I had a large spread of work on sale in Dulverton as a direct result of the feature and lots of comments which may well lead to sales in the long term. It is hard to say straight away because the magazine stays around for a long time and has an ongoing appeal and relevance. People hold on to it so the benefits last! I like its general permanence. I am certain that the feature will continue to do me good. Thank you so much. Many of my friends said how superb it was.

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Exmoor Magazine is independently owned and run on Exmoor by Naomi Marley, Elaine Pearce and Sue South. We are not part of a chain and we are sold through around 140 local shops, along with Co-ops, Waitrose and M&S. The magazine is also available direct. To enquire please call 0845 224 1203* or go to www.exmoormagazine.co.uk.

Published by: Hoar oak publishing ltd. Exmoor Magazine, po Box 281, parracombe, devon EX31 4ww T. 0845 224 1203 Website: www.exmoormagazine.co.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/exmoormagazine Twitter: twitter.com/ExmoorMagazine

Subscriptions & Office: Sue South [email protected] Editor & Designer: Naomi Marley [email protected] Editorial Director: Elaine pearce [email protected] Assistant Editor: Katy Charge Associate Editor: John dunscombeColour Management & Associate Designer: Colin MatthewsWebsite: Mike Bishop & Naomi Marley Advertising Sales: Grant Harrison and Susie walker (Zara Media) T: 01392 201227; email: [email protected] Printing: warner Midlands plC, Bourne

IMPORTANT NOTICE we do our best to ensure that all advertisements and articles appear correctly. we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by this publication. opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or editor.


* Calls cost 5p per call plus 5p per minute after 60s, plus your network access charge. PRIVACY POLICY We do not share or sell names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses under any circumstances.

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Summer 2016Contents10 NEWS & COVER STORY

20 NEWS SPECIAL Diamond in the Landscape

Georgie Grant

23 FARMING Grazing the Moor

Michelle Werrett

29 LUNCH Duck Café, Wimbleball Holly Wright

31 TOAST OF EXMOOR Brewpubs Adrian Tierney Jones

33 FAMILY PAGE Uncle Willow at Wistpoundland Endymion Beer

35 COUNTRY PURSUITS A New Era for Trout Fisheries Wayne Thomas

37 TASTE OF EXMOOR Seaweed Tony James

43 ECOLOGY Winged Wonders on Exmoor Simon Phelps

66 COUNTRY MATTERS King of the Fishers Trevor Beer

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beacon special Horner Wood Walk

Porlock Horse Show Horner Vale Tearoom

Burrowhayes Campsite

coastSuper SeaweedSurf Life Saving Clubs Artist Danni Bradford

animal magicKingfishers & Gannets

Rosie the Line-Dancing Dog Showjumping Superstar Alice

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69 A DROP OF GOLDEN SUN Jane A. Mares

75 ARTS Danni Bradford Mel Roach

79 ACTIVE EXMOOR Surf Life Saving Clubs Malcolm Rigby

85 CROSSWORD Bryan Cath

87 PROPERTY Are You Really Ready to Sell? Simon Zeal

88 INTERIORS Jayne Pearce Elaine Pearce

91 GARDENS Garden Pictures: Hestercombe and Art Rosemary FitzGerald

95 WILD GARDENS Road Verges Andy Byfield

96 GARDEN NOTES Summer Clematis Paul Fonnereau

98 COMMUNITIES Local Libraries of Exmoor Victoria Eveleigh

100 EqUINE NEWS

101 LAWHORSE Jill Headford

103 IN THE STABLEYARD Amazing Alice Cindy Cowling

106 SUMMER DIARY Compiled by Katy Charge

112 FINAL PAWS No End to Rosie's Talents Victoria Eveleigh

SUMMER SPECIAL BENEATH THE BEACON 49 DOWN MEMORY LANE The Hardings: Horner Vale Tearoom

The Dascombes: Burrowhayes

The Tuckers: West Luccombe Farm and Porlock Horse Show Tony James

62 WALKING Up Hill and Down Dale: Exploring Horner Wood Sue Viccars

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Should be saved as CMYK. Can be supplied as high-res PDFs, JPEG, TIFF or EPS (including preview data and fonts). We can also accept artwork in InDesign or Photoshop. Please include fonts and CMYK pictures at a resolution no lower than 300dpi.

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Artwork for your advertisement can be made up by our studio from materials that you supply. These should include good-quality digital colour photos (JPEGs, PDFs or TIFFs at 300dpi), text as legible hard copy, Word or in an email, and, if required, a sketch of preferred layout. A colour proof will be supplied before going to print. We do not accept Publisher files, images placed in a Word document (please send them separately) or images taken from the internet (low resolution). If you have any queries please email: [email protected] or [email protected].

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I have just received the latest issue of Exmoor Magazine. Once again, I am so delighted with the very high quality of the editorial content. Superb photographs and great news interest. Well done to the team. This has to rate as one of the best magazines available today.

Pat Sennet NORTH DEVON SHOW

POSITIONAdvertisements are placed with relevant and fitting content and we sell advertisements into dedicated areas of the magazine. Advertisers are secured a requested position such as ‘early right’ or ‘top of page’, on a first-come, first-served basis. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about position prior to publication. Anecdotal feedback from advertisers suggests that the most effective approach is to maintain a similar position throughout your campaign.


Published by: Hoar Oak Publishing Ltd. Exmoor Magazine, PO Box 281, Parracombe, Devon EX31 4WW T. 0845 224 1203 Website: www.exmoormagazine.co.ukFacebook: www.facebook.com/exmoormagazine Twitter: twitter.com/ExmoorMagazine

Subscriptions & Office: Sue South [email protected] Editor & Designer: Naomi Marley [email protected] Editorial Director: Elaine Pearce [email protected] Assistant Editor: Katy Charge Associate Editor: John DunscombeColour Management & Associate Designer: Colin MatthewsWebsite: Mike Bishop & Naomi Marley Advertising Sales: Grant Harrison and Susie Walker (Zara Media) T: 01392 201227; email: [email protected] Printing: Warner Midlands PLC, Bourne

IMPORTANT NOTICE We do our best to ensure that all advertisements and articles appear correctly. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by this publication. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or editor.


* Calls cost 5p per call plus 5p per minute after 60s, plus your network access charge. PRIVACY POLICY We do not share or sell names, addresses, phone numbers or email addresses under any circumstances. Cover: See pages 9 and 111-112.

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Autumn 2016Contents8 NEWS & COVER STORY

25 FARMING Abbie Westcott Cindy Cowling

28 TASTE OF EXMOOR North Devon's Cider Tradition Melanie Terrell

34 TOAST OF EXMOOR Secret Orchard Adrian Tierney Jones

37 RECIPES From Clavelshay Barn Olivier Certain

41 LUNCH Charlie Friday's Elaine Pearce

43 DOWN MEMORY LANE Holidays Past Louise Reynolds

48 PROFILE SPECIAL Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Global Reach Challenge Tony James

50 WALKING 'Because it's there' Sue Viccars scales the

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58 PROFILE Ellie Miller Mel Roach

62 ACTIVE EXMOOR Chi Running Malcolm Rigby

64 WELLBEING Dorn Method Jane Alexander

67 COUNTRY MATTERS The Water Vole Trevor Beer

68 UNCLE WILLOW Ilfracombe Harbour Endymion Beer

71 COASTAL HISTORY Tragic Loss of Life Off Watchet & Watchet's Pierhead Painter Maurice Chidgey

77 PROPERTY Buying Extra Land Bridget Froud


81 LANDSCAPES Exmoor's Medieval Bridges Mary Siraut

87 GARDENS Green Inspiration Rosemary FitzGerald

90 GARDEN NOTES Spring Colour Sheila Dearing

93 ARTS From the Wild Earth: Jonathan Walker Mel Roach

98 EQUINE NEWS

99 LAWHORSE Horse Insurance: Jill Headford

101 IN THE STABLEYARD Celia Braund Victoria Eveleigh

104 AUTUMN DIARY Compiled by Katy Charge

111 FINAL PAWS Entertaining Alice Mary Bromiley

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WE ARE RIGHT FOR YOU IF:Your target audience is local We are local to the core – in both advertising and editorial content. Our readers tell us they care strongly about this and like to support the businesses we feature. We cover Exmoor, North Devon and the Quantocks. More specifically, our editorial covers an area extending to the coast in the north and, approximately, the Quantocks in the east, Appledore in the west and Crediton in the south.

You are looking for a high-end publication Our well-established brand is a respected, high-end publication. Advertisers become a highly visible part of the Exmoor business community and our excellent copy reproduction ensures that your sales message is delivered to an exceptional standard.

You value something a little more personal We are owned and produced on Exmoor. We take pride in the fact that being an independent business, rather than part of a chain, enables us to react swiftly to requests and feedback from readers and advertisers alike and we are always keen to consider joint marketing initiatives with the local business community.

You want your ad to appear alongside strong content We have a strong team of writers, photographers and editorial professionals. We are dedicated to providing a quality, bespoke service, tailored specifically to clients’ needs, not a one-size-fits-all brand.

You will benefit by appealing to a wide demographic Our appeal is widespread, with features reaching a wide male and female demographic of all ages, from children to grandparents. Our content is features led, with in-depth articles covering a diverse range of topics, including farming and landscape, food and drink, walking, flora and fauna, local profiles, wellbeing, the arts, equine matters, ecology, down memory lane, history, community, education, coast, interiors, exploring nature for children, active Exmoor and an events diary. We help you target your advertising accordingly and will work with you to place your advertisement in the most appropriate area of the magazine.

You care where your money goes We have a loyal network of retail outlets, many of which are sole traders. We are also sold in M&S, Waitrose and the local Co-ops. Combined with our healthy subscription figures, we are confident of reaching in excess of 20,000-25,000 readers per issue.

You are keen to reach a growing online audience You are interested in reaching the fast-growing social media community via Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and our website, especially when you have an instant message to communicate.

You want the benefits of appearing in a paid-for magazine One of the benefits of advertising in a paid-for magazine rather than a ‘freebie’ is that people do not discard it as readily and buy it because they want to read it.

You would like your ad to last Being quarterly, the magazine enjoys a long shelf life. Many readers save their magazines and our binders and back issues are consistently popular. This means that your sales message lingers long after initial publication.

You have a modest budget We have a number of advertising options for businesses on a small budget – with advertisements from as little as £32.

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Access to our social media platforms – blog, Twitter and Facebook – via our editor, for your news stories and competitions. These platforms are updated approximately 12 times per week.

Option to request that we run a competition or promotion with you – online or in the magazine, as appropriate.

You may have a special event where it would be beneficial to have back copies of the magazine. We will work with you to make this possible where appropriate.

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If you are interested in becoming a stockist or if you would like to discuss a multiple subscription – perhaps for your accommodation if you are a tourism provider – please contact: Bryan Cath, Office Manager Tel. 0345 2241203 Email: [email protected]

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EXMOOR ISSUE No. 73 Winter 2015 £3.20


CHRISTMAS MORNING WALK PEBBLES TAVERN ExMOOR FESTIVE DIARY HuNTERS INN

flora & faunaClumber SpanielsThe Snow Bunting Windswept PlantingsLundy Seabird Project

Exmoor creationsModel Boats, Wicked Wolf Gin & Felted Animals

memoriesCulm Valley Cloth TradeThree Quantock Estates

Gerald Down at Brendon Gwen Bawden on Hawkridge Revel



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Winter 2015Contents8 NEWS

18 DOWN MEMORY LANE Gerald Down

Tony James

23 PROFILE Dr Eric Robinson Tony James

26 BLOWING IN THE WIND Jane A. Mares

32 GARDEN NOTES The Wind Problem! Rosemary FitzGerald

35 TASTE OF ExMOOR Wicked Wolf Gin Adrian Tierney Jones

39 LuNCH The Hunters Inn Holly Wright

43 TOAST OF ExMOOR Pebbles Tavern Adrian Tierney Jones

46 COAST Model Boats Tony James

Cover: Exmoors by Cuy Harrop.

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51 IN THE STABLEYARD Hawkridge Revel 70th Anniversary: In Conversation with Gwen Bawden Cindy Cowling

56 EQuINE NEWS

57 LAWHORSE Agricultural use v Equestrian Jill Headford

58 PAST TIMES Cullompton & Culm Valley Cloth Trade Penny Bayer

62 WELLBEING High Park Music Project Elaine Pearce

65 ARTS Lucy Pendrick: Feral Felt Mel Roach

69 ECOLOGY Lundy Seabird Project Rebecca MacDonald

75 WALKING A Walk For All Seasons: Exe Valley Hills and the Grand Western Canal Sue Viccars


79 COuNTRY MATTERS The Snow Bunting Trevor Beer

80 CHARITIES NDADA Sandy Francis

83 PROPERTY The View from Above Noel Sexton

87 HOMES Three Quantock Estates: Halsway, Crowcombe & Hestercombe Mary Siraut

92 BOOKS: NEWS & REVIEWS Tony James

95 GARDENS 'The place that is in between...' Rosemary FitzGerald

98 FAMILY PAGE uncle Willow's Christmas Morning Walk Endymion Beer

101 FESTIVE & WINTER DIARY Compiled by Katy Charge

111 FINAL PAWS Clumbers Victoria Eveleigh

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