Calves, Churns and Communities
The Garages, Lower Millhayes, Hemyock, Devon, EX15 3TB
Come along and join us on Saturday 20 September at the Garages, Heymock for an afternoon of discovery as we explore life in Hemyock 100 years ago. This free event is perfect for all ages, with hands-on activities, fascinating local history, and delicious cream teas.
Discover the stories behind:
🐄 The first Calf Club
🥛 The Milk Factory
⚽ The Recreation Ground and Hall
🕊️ The War Memorial...and much more!
Free family crafts and activities:
- Decorate a Calf Club Rosette: learn about the Calf Club and make your own colorful award rosette with ribbons and paper.
- Build a Mini Milk Churn: create and decorate small milk churn to take home.
- Butter churning demonstration: try shaking a jar of cream to make your own mini portion of butter!
- Guess the mystery object table
- Farm yard play trays for younger children
Refreshments available. Cream teas served from 2pm
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1200 to 1700
Location & directions
The Garages, Lower Millhayes, Hemyock, Devon, EX15 3TB
- Contact on day:
- [email protected]
- Telephone number:
- +441392383600
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Additional information
This Heritage Open Days event is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape Festival of Heritage.
