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Blackdown Hills Craft Market

in Taunton town centre 2013

Blackdown Hills Craft Market in Taunton (this is a monthly Saturday market and you will find us either outside Neros coffee shop or outside Mr Miles tea room

April 27th,

May 25th,

June 29th,

July 20th,

Aug 31st,

Sept 28th,  

Oct 26th,

Nov 9th,

Sunday Nov 24th,

Nov 30th,

Dec 7th,

Dec 14th,

Dec 19th,

Thursday Dec 21st.

With thanks to Taunton Deane Borough and the Taunton Town Centre Company for their continued support.

This year we are celebrating our 10th Year trading in Taunton town centre.

Our regular businesses include
Nicky Netherway - Hearts and Hens

Judith Otto - Arcana Pottery

Callum Langdon - Woolly and Wild

Estelle Swarbrick - National Trust

Sam and Anne- Marie - Country Bumpkins

Tammy Betson

There is availabilty at many of our markets for new businesses, contact Val Baker on 01823 681484 or email info@bhba.org.uk for more details. Stall fees usually start at £50 for BHBA members (though nearer Christmas the cost will increase to those who do not normally attend our market).  You will need public liability and tables, chairs and warm clothes in the winter months!  We are a very friendly market and you will be made to feel welcome.

If you can’t attend the markets, why not visit the on-line directory at www.blackdown-hills.co.uk. You will find that many businesses will be taking part in other markets and fairs throughout the year.Alternatively many businesses offer excellent telephone or secure on-line ordering services.

For more details of BHBA markets and shows ring Val on 01823 681484 or email info@bhba.org.uk.

2013 Blackdown Hills marquee at the Honiton Show

in Thursday, 1 August 2013

Your pitch is reserved when your pitch fee is paid.

Please click here for the booking form.

Please see below details of the Honiton show in 2012.

Local businesses, craftsmen and women offering unique products and services, came together in our marquee for Blackdown Hills businesses and supporters, in an array of exhibits and activities giving you a unique experience at the Honiton Show this year.

Once again we show cased rural crafts in front of the marquee. There was a range of local craftsmen and women offering children’s activities and demonstrations throughout the day. This included demonstrations by Escot Education & Camp Wild, Wildside Experience and the Blackdown Hills Hedge Association.

The Blackdown Hills marquee offers a diverse range of local interest organisations and businesses offering unique products and services from the area. See the list below.

Abbeyfield Hill House
Combe Raleigh, Honiton, EX14 4UQ
A charitable organization providing 24hr residential care enhancing the quality of life for older people in beautiful countryside just outside Honiton. T: 01404 46694. www.abbeyfieldhillhouse.co.uk. Manager: Mrs L Pulman. l.pulman@abbeyfield.com

Arcana Pottery
Stoneware pottery, hand-thrown on the wheel. Functional and decorative. Also handmade soap from vegetable oils, handcreams and bath products.
T: 01404 881453 www.arcana-pottery.co.uk

Beech Hayes Farm, Churchinford
We run regular smallholders' courses. We also produce lamb, beef, pork, sausages, Christmas poultry in season. Free range hen and duck eggs available at farmers' markets, Churchinford market (Saturdays) or at the farm by arrangement. Cured and smoked meats also available.
T: 01823 601565 www.beechhayesfarm.co.uk

Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership
The AONB Partnership funds a small staff team based in Hemyock. The team's activities include: planning how best to manage the countryside; working with conservationists, farmers and landowners; supporting local communities and enterprise and promoting enjoyment and understanding of the landscape. T: 01823 680681 www.blackdown-hills.net

Blackdown Hills Business Association
Organiser of the Blackdown Hills marquee. The BHBA is a membership organisation with over 300 business members, offering advertising opportunities in publications such as the Blackdown Hills Directory and the View from The Blackdown Hills (10% discount for members). Members receive regular news bulletins giving details of opportunities and news. The BHBA runs regular training events and advice sessions to help businesses keep up to date with their training neeeds, business trends and changes in the law. We run regular social and networking events. The BHBA organises a monthly market in Taunton and takes part in the Honiton Show every year. If you would like to know more, please visit our website at www.bhba.org.uk or telephone 01823 681484. To source local products and services visit www.blackdown-hills.co.uk.

The Blackdown Hills Cheese Company
An artisan farmhouse cheesemaker producing a range of specialist cheeses from local cows’ milk, available from local farm shops including Churchinford Community Shop and delicatessens.T: 01823 601271 www.blackdown-hills-cheese.co.uk

Blackdown Hills Hedge Association
For details of courses and events visit. www.blackdownhills-hedge.org.uk

Blackdown Hills Woodland Association
Working closely with the Blackdown Hills AONB to promote local woodland services and products. Linking woodworkers and woodland owners. Organiser of the annual Blackdowns Woodland Fair. T: 01823 663409 www.woodbiz.co.uk

Blackdown Planning Services
Professional planning service preparing building plans for planning applications and basic building regulations. Complete service from design to dealing with local authority. Plus full building project management service. Contact David Lowe T: 01823 601048

Blackdown Shepherd Huts
A positive, innovative family run company. We manufacture extremely high quality, versatile living spaces. Meticulous craftsmanship comes as standard with us. Contact: William Vickery & George Bannister T: 01460 929774 www.blackdownshepherdhuts.co.uk

Colystock Kitchens
A family-run business with many years of experience in producing high quality kitchens and other furniture, using only the best materials such as solid hardwoods, pine and granite. We also have a shop in the High St, Honiton. T: 01404 861271 or 01404 46200.

Country Bumpkins
Handmade bags from smaller handbag style to the larger shoppers. All of our bags are lined. We make lavender filled hearts, lavender drawer sachets and lavender sleep pillows. We make bunting in various lengths and colours. For more details contact Sam Smith 01460 234580 & Anne-Marie Scott T: 01460 234785 www.country-bumpkins.com

Cosmic Ethical IT
Delivering a range of IT products, training and support including a digital mentor scheme. T: 0845 094 6108 www.cosmic.org.uk

David Ball Funiture Restoration
If you’ve an old cupboard, table or desk, chest of drawers, dresser or chair, it may be looking well past its best and suffering fair wear and tear. I could restore it to use once again and give it some colour and glow, but first come and see some pieces I’ve done on display at the Honiton Show. www.dbfr.co.uk T: 01823 680607 Mobile: 07962 401408 or email dcb132@btinternet.com

Dommett Hill Farm
Wool, fleeces, scarves, throws and knee blankets available for sale using wool from our own Blackdown Flock of pedigree Shetland Sheep and Neroche Flock of pedigree Jacob Sheep.T: 01460 234065 www.dommetthillfarm.com

Dulford Nurseries
Specialist growers of trees and shrubs. Large choice, bare root and in containers. Specimen trees, hedging and planting service. T: 01884 266361 www.dulford-nurseries.co.uk

Dunkeswell Eco Business Park (Marcus Road, Dunkeswell Airfield Industrial Estate)
Workshop and office Units to let will suit fledgling businesses who might not want to commit to the long-terms required by commercial landlords. The units have been refurbished using eco-friendly building techniques to minimise carbon footprint. DEBP may provide you with just the opportunity you need to get started or grow your business. We also have a new meeting room which is now available for hire at reasonable rates. Anyone interested should get in touch by telephoning: 01823 681484 or you can visit the website at www.debp.org.uk

Eco Green Energy
Suppliers, designers and installers of renewable energy heating systems. These systems include wood pellet boilers, log burning boilers and solar thermal. T: 07776 387240 www.ecogreenenergy.co.uk

Ellises Farm
2 Ellises Farm, Hemyock, Devon EX15 3SP. T: 01823 680814 www.ellisesfarm.co.uk
Free-range Gloucester Old Spot Pork, bacon and sausages delivered direct to your door 'probably the best pork you've ever tasted'. Also pedigree pigs for sale.

Escot Gardens & Camp Wild
Come and visit our stand at the Honiton Show. We will be running woodland activities for children throughout the day. You can also find out more about our amazing gardens, animals including, of course, the otters and the famous birds of prey. New for 2010 is Camp Wild see our website for details. Escot provides a venue for weddings and conferences; the education and summer fun day programmes; the outdoor events; puzzles and quizzes from the House of Marbles gift shop. T: 01404 822188. www.escot-devon.co.uk

Gill Campbell Master Saddler
Bespoke bridlework, belts, dog collars and accessories. Leather, saddlery and harness repairs and alterations. Saddle fitting and reflocking. Approved FLAIR fitter and WOW saddle stockist. T:01460 221884 www.saddlerybespoke.co.uk

Honiton Town Council
Provides local government for the largest Devon market town in the Blackdown Hills area. T: 01404 42957 www.honiton.gov.uk.

John Carter Author
T: 01404 861353 Web site: www.johncarterfarmingauthor.co.uk Latest book: 'Journey into farming'.

Kindred Rose
Producing unique handmade cushions for all ages. Combining quirky, vintage and traditional fabrics and styles. Specialising in children's bespoke personalised cushions. T: 01884 266045 www.kindredrose.co.uk

Mark Preston Garden Design
Garden design, small to medium sized projects. Free initial consultations. Small projects within established gardens, sympathetic and sustainable approach to design. Tailored to your requirements.T: 01884 266876

Mosscliff Environmental Ltd
We are experts in the supply and installation of renewable energy systems, including wind turbines, solar PV and biomass boilers. Our focus has always been on meeting the long term need for viable and holistic renewable energy solutions. We are long-established in supporting commercial and agricultural businesses, schools, community groups and individuals in making informed choices about a greener future. Contact James Dixon T: 01379 388080 www.mosscliff.co.uk.

Neroche Flock - Dommett Hill Farm
Wool, fleeces, scarves, throws and knee blankets available for sale using wool from our own Blackdown Flock of pedigree Shetland Sheep and Neroche Flock of pedigree Jacob Sheep. T: 01460 234065 www.dommetthillfarm.com

New Century Design
A full service graphic and web design agency based in the Blackdowns, offering branding, marketing material, website, photography and illustration services. T: 01460 234941 www.newcenturydesign.co.uk

Nicola Werner Majolica Pottery
Hand thrown pottery painted with colourful birds and leaves on a white tin glaze. Kitchen and bathroom tiles. Lettered celebratory pieces. Visitors welcome by appointment. T: 01823 680957 www.nicolawerner.com

The Old Pavilion, Cuckoo Down Lane, Honiton
A wonderful venue set overlooking Honiton. Here you can come on a course, join a class, book a family event or let us throw you a children’s party with a difference. T: 01404 45699 www.oldpavilioncourses.co.uk

Peninsual Enterprise
The Improving Your Resource Efficiency Service in Devon and Somerset currently has funding available to help businesses with environmental improvement projects. For more information and the eligibility criteria please go to www.businessanswers.info/iyre or call 0845 608 2323.
We offer support for businesses via our services - Rural Focus, Social Enterprise Focus, UK Trade & Investment and Improving your Resource Efficiency Service.

Penny Price Furniture, Dunkeswell
Furniture designer making contemporary furniture to commission based on traditional methods of construction and finishing. Each piece is made to the highest levels of craftsmanship. M: 07881 785517 penny@pennypricefurniture.com www.pennypricefurniture.com

Perrie Hale Nurseries
Growing in Devon since 1957. We are growers of forest trees, hedging plants and shrubs. Planting service available. www.perriehale.com. T: 01404 43344.

Peter Quinain Hardwoods
Structural timbers, interior and exterior doors, flooring and associated products. T: 01404 891713 www.quinainhardwood.co.uk

Porter Dodson
Providing a complete range of legal services to prepare, support and protect you at every stage of your personal and professional life. Offices in Wellington, Taunton, Yeovil. www.porterdodson.co.uk T: Alison Stock on 01823 652109

Rainwater Conservation Ltd
We can help you with your rain water harvesting, spring water wells, flood prevention, domestic, commercial and agricultrual systems. T:07592766260. www.rainwaterconservationltd.co.uk

Shed on the Hill
All kinds of hand-crafted wooden items, fashioned to the highest specification. Making the most of one of nature's finest resources.
T: 01404 890104 www.shedonthehill.co.uk

Sherford Carpentry
Offers "carpentry with a difference" proving practicality does not have to come at the expense of style.
T: 01823 337937 www.sherfordcarpentry.co.uk

Simon Connett Artist Blacksmith
From curtain poles to garden sculpture, every commission is completed by Simon to the highest standard. Using his unique background of blacksmithing tradition and artistic design the finished piece is always beautiful and individual. T: 01297 22965 or Mob: 07800524450. www.simonconnett.com

Stewarts Traditional Upholstery
As a company, we undertake both antique and modern upholstery and reupholstery services. We also run upholstery caning and small furniture repair workshops in Dunkeswell. T: 01884 841723 www.stewartstraditionalupholstery.co.uk

South West Airfields Heritage Trust Ltd
Organisers of the 2012 Wings & Wheels event. Collectors of photographs and archive memorabilia of World War II for the Blackdown Hills area. T: 01823 680692. www.southwestairfields.com

Tricky Cider
Producing traditional farmhouse cider in the Blackdown Hills on the Somerset, Devon border. T: 01823 602782 www.trickycider.com

Usborne Books at Home, Andrea Penfold
Local representative selling quality children's books from award winning Usborne Publishing. Free books for schools and event hosts. Further representatives required all areas. Member DSA.
Mob: 07909 813197
info@bookwormsonline.co.uk
www.bookwormsonline.co.uk

Viceroy Indian Cuisine
Unit 4, Culme Way, Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon EX14 4JP T: 01404 891825 www.viceroyonline.co.uk
Savour the flavours in this award-winning restaurant. Free home delivery on orders over £20 within a 7 mile radius. Free bottle of wine/beer on orders over £25.

Wildside Experience
Richard and Alison Whiteside of Wildside Experience will run demonstrations and activities for all ages throughout the day outside our marquee. About us: Nature awareness, bushcraft and birthday parties for all ages. We offer corporate team building, also activity days and camps for schools, churches and individuals. You can find out more about Richard and Alison’s business by telephoning them on T: 01404 892771 and at www.wildsideexperience.co.uk

Western Counties Equine Hospital Ltd
Culmstock, Cullompton, Devon EX15 3LA T: 01884 841100 www.westerncountiesequinehospital.co.uk
Seven vet equine practice treating all types of horses and ponies from our purpose built, fully equipped hospital in the Blackdown Hills.

Woolly & Wild
Retailers of quality gifts, fine accessories & traditional toys. We invite you to browse our online catalogue where Woolly and Wild bring you our carefully selected range of fantastic quality gifts. www.woollyandwild.com

The Blackdown Hills marquee is coordinated by the Blackdown Hills Business Association. For further details of the activities and benefits of membership, please contact the BHBA at St Ivel House, Station Road, Hemyock, Cullompton, Devon EX15 3SJ. E: info@bhba.org.uk or T: 01823 681484 www.bhba.org.uk. Membership is £50 per year and includes listings in two on-line directories, regular networking meetings, training events, socials, markets and shows and much more. The BHBA published the 2011 edition of the Blackdown Hills Directory, the on-line version is available at www.blackdown-hills.co.uk

With thanks to Jackson Plants for their continued support of the BHBA at the Honiton Show www.jacksonplants.co.uk