Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
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A conservation charity that cares for nearly 80% of all Torbay’s green spaces. Want to support us? Join us as a Member and together we can make a difference.
Torbay, Devon
Joined May 2011
Celebrate autumn 🍏 at Occombe Farm's Apple Harvest! 🍂.Pick apples 🍎, try cider 🍻, enjoy crafts & face painting 🎨, and meet local makers! 28th-29th Sept, 10am-3pm. No booking needed. Nominal charges for some activities. #AppleHarvest #AutumnFun
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It's official - Cockington Country Park is one of Devon's most beautiful parks – Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust (.
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We are delighted to confirm that Cockington Country Park has once again received the Green Flag Award – an international quality mark for parks and green spaces. We are one […]
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New event! AUTUMN BIRDWATCH – HOPE’S NOSE Date: Friday 11th October, 8am – 10am Join us for an immersive experience led by local bird expert Mike Langman. Tickets from £15. Early booking advised:
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AUTUMN MIGRATION WATCH & BREAKFAST.Date: Saturday 2nd November, 7.15am – 9:45am .Immerse yourself in nature with an informative walk led by local bird expert Mike Langman, followed by a delicious cooked breakfast at the Guardhouse Cafe! .Tickets from £30,
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A great opportunity to immerse yourself in nature with an informative walk led by local bird expert Mike Langman. Followed by a delicious cooked breakfast at Guardhouse Cafe.
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New event!. Join bird expert Mike Langman on an early morning excursion followed by a delicious cooked breakfast at Occombe Farm Cafe on Saturday 13th April. 🐦☕🥓. Limited space available so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment!. 👉
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Join bird expert Mike Langman on an early morning excursion followed by a delicious cooked breakfast at Occombe Farm Cafe. May is a great time to listen to the dawn chorus, so many birds will be busy...
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Welcome to the weekend from Maidencombe.
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At this time of year, the rangers are out cutting back the vegetation to keep many of Torbay's footpaths open and accessible. Do you recognise where they have been working this week?. #countrysiderangers #footpathmaintenance #walkstorbay
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Scout the sheepdog doing an amazing job of bringing in the sheep for their daily check-up. #sheepherding #sheepdog #sheepfarming #sheep
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Would you like to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue a career in the environmental sector?. We are recruiting trainee countryside rangers for Berry Head National Nature Reserve. For full details #TrainingOpportunity #berryhead
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We're looking to appoint a Marketing & Communications Executive. Read more about this exciting new position on our website and apply today! - #newjob #torbaycountryside
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Amazing photos capturing some of our more timid residents. These deer were spotted in the Fruit Farm fields in Cockington. #deer #cockington
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400m of new fencing has been installed by the team at Sharkham this week, ready for our livestock to be grazed here. #fencing #sharkhampoint #cattle
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After the high winds last week, the team has been out clearing fallen trees from the footpaths, helping to keep your favourite walks open across the bay. This tree was brought down in Scadson Woods. #countrysiderangers #fallentrees #footpathmaintenance #scadsonwoods
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Our ranger team cares for over 40 miles of footpath right across Torbay. This week the team has been out fixing a collapsed section of boardwalk in the Cockington Water Meadows. This is a beautiful walk through meadows and woodland, connecting Cockington to the coast.
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The latest bat count at Berry Head has confirmed we have over 100+ bats living there - the highest number since 2005!. Pictured here are some of the greater horseshoe bat babies in the bat "hot box" on the ceiling where they roost. #greaterhorseshoebat
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We are thrilled to announce that Cockington Country Park has been awarded the @GreenFlagAward for 27 years in a row!. This quality mark for parks is a testament to the hard work and dedication put in by the team. A huge thank you to all the staff and volunteers who work here.
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A new bench has been installed at Conqueror Wood by the ranger team. A perfect place for a quiet moment whilst taking in the view. #bench #conquerorwood #countrysiderangers
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The National Whale & Dolphin Watch will be taking place across the country next week. Join us at Berry Head between 7am & 5pm from Monday 31st July until Friday 4th August to be involved in the watch. No need to book - just turn up at the end of the headland.
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A fantastic recent find at Berry Head! This is a Large Scabious Mining Bee, which hasn't been spotted in Torbay in recent years. This one was spotted and very kindly shared with us by @billcoulson3. 📷 Bill Coulson. #largescabiousminingbee #berryheadnationalnaturereserve #aonb
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A new field gate and kissing gate have been installed by the ranger team in the top orchard at Cockington this week. They have also been cutting back the bracken to prevent it from spreading in the orchard. #kissinggate #cockingtonorchard #orchard #bracken #countrysiderangers
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