Activities

WHAT’S GOING ON?

Activity Circle in the Tree field

There are a lot of things brewing down on the farm at the moment, and this list is just a sample of what activities are planned for Friday evening and Saturday.  Check in regularly or follow us on Facebook to get exciting news from the Goren team as the festival story unfolds.

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Paths through the meadows

Set in the middle of 70 acres of wildflower meadows, this festival is different from most, with the meadows forming an active part of the event. Footpaths are cut throughout the farm with information boards dotted around the fields for guests to explore. We are pleased that several conservation charities are giving their time and expertise to be on hand to lead guided walks around the environment throughout the weekend.

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Big Bug Hunt

If you have a particular conservation skill you wish to share please get in touch.

Take a tour of the orchards and learn about the arts of traditional cider making and bee-keeping,

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During the evening we are planning Moth Trapping, Bat walks at 9.30pm on Friday and Saturday evenings and  Storytelling around the Lime tree with Clive PiG   at 7.30pm on Friday, 8.30am and 3pm Saturday.

If you have a musical instrument please bring it along as we will be having a jamming session at sunset and open mike on Sunday.

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Look out for the Swings Swamp, go Bird-spotting & Moth Trapping with Paul Butter, Butterfly Counting, Badger Tracking… Check Tree Id’s as you walk around the meadows and explore the stream.  Top tip:  Don’t forget to bring wellies!

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There will be many activities, demos & workshops, and a wealth of opportunities to do cool stuff, some free, some for a small fee.

2022 programme of events will include:

  • Kids disco
  • Baby Sensory
  • Storytelling
  • Bluebird Theatre Company
  • Bat walks
  • Bumblebee safaris
  • Butterfly walks
  • Pompom making
  • Archery
  • Forest schools
  • Setting moth traps and exploring their finds!
  • Stargazing
  • circus workshop
  • Street entertainer
  • Wand workshop
  • Wonky jewellery workshop
  • Sound journey
  • Didgeridoo man
  • An interactive circus stall

And many more activities will be announced in due course in the dedicated areas:

Toddler Zone, Nature Zone, Music Stage, Performance Corner, Craft area.

 Charities Represented and Supported by Goren Festival include, RSPB, Devon Wildlife Trust, Bumble Bee Conservation Trust, East Devon Beekeepers, Devon Moth Group, Bat Conservation Trust, as well as local independent conservation experts.  These will all be located in the Nature Zone where you can sign up for guided walks or just visit one of the stalls with lots of hands-on things to see, do and make.