Advertising, Business Networking Event, Updates and Webinar

Business Update - Novovember 2023

Advertise in 50,000 copies of 'Exmoor 2024'

An opportunity for wide exposure to visitors and residents and association with Exmoor National Park by placing an advert in 50,000 copies to be distributed from Feb 24 onwards in our annual publication.

From the success of our extensive distribution programme and great feedback from businesses and readers to our new look 2023 edition, we know that the limited advertising spaces for 2024 will be in high demand as we celebrate the National Parks 70th Anniversary! Prices from just £95. Closing date 10th January (or earlier if demand exceeds space available).

BOOK YOUR ADVERT HERE

Business Networking Day

Thursday 23rd November

11am to 4pm (or part day)

Moorland Hall, Wheddon Cross

Join staff from Exmoor National Park Authority, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Somerset and North Devon Councils, and Visit Exmoor as well as speakers from local businesses for a series of short presentations and a chance for valuable networking over a light buffet lunch.

Morning Session 11am to 1pm - All Sectors

Enterprising Exmoor - relevant to all sectors we'll be considering progress against our vision for Exmoor's rural economy and the business climate / opportunities going forward. There will be updates on planning and how businesses can respond to the climate challenge and we'll hear from 3 different enterprises sharing their stories.

Networking lunch 1-2.30

Afternoon Session (2.30-4) Tourism Businesses

General updates on initiatives to support tourism on Exmoor. We'll also focus on how people can benefit from connecting to nature and how we can help reach new audiences. As well as local tourism businesses sharing their experiences you will also be hearing from 3 National Park and National Trust Rangers.

Whether you're hoping to grow your business, become greener, make new collaborations or be inspired by others then this event will be useful for you.

The aim to is bring you all something to help your business thrive and help you make connections with other local businesses to grow the local supply chain and maximise the opportunities of running a sustainable business within Exmoor.

It's just £6 for either the morning or afternoon session or all day (all tickets include the networking lunch). Limited tickets - first come, first served.

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Confirmed Speakers:

David Austin, Parracombe Community Trust
Kerrie / Nick Hosegood – Three Atop Woodland Management
Dan James, Rural Enterprise Manager, Exmoor National Park Authority.
Laura Jensen, Climate Business Liaison Officer, Somerset Council.
Dean Kinsella, Head of Planning & Sustainable development, Exmoor National Park Authority.
Bruce Lamar, Great House, Timberscombe
Ruth Lambert, Development Officer (Somerset & Wiltshire), Federation of Small Businesses.
Hannah Murdoch, Moor Yoga
Katrina Munro, Sustainable Economy Officer, Exmoor National Park Authority.
John Smith, Exmoor Distillery
Emma Thomasson, CEO, Visit Exmoor
Ben Totterdell, Learning and Engagement Manager, Exmoor National Park Authority.
Charlotte Wray, Ranger, Exmoor National Park Authority, Basil Stow & Mathieu Burtschell, Rangers, National Trust

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Changes to National Park Centres

At a meeting of the Exmoor National Park Authority on Tuesday some changes were agreed to our National Park Centres. These are to be implemented from Autumn 2024 as we seek to address our forecast spending gap, following ongoing reductions in our real terms funding over the last 10-15 years.

The changes include relocating Dulverton National Park Centre into Exmoor House, and operating this seasonally from Easter to October, and reducing the winter opening hours at our Lynmouth National Park Centre.

A full statement, along with a link to the paper outlining the proposals, can be found on our website here, along with a series of Frequently Asked Questions in response to public interest in the proposal to relocate the Dulverton National Park Centre.

Free Webinar for Tourism Businesses from Visit Exmoor

Tuesday 21 November

Keeping your tourism business ahead of digital trends

An overview of the current tourism marketplace. Where do you need to be focusing your digital marketing? Easy ways to increase bookings and online reach.

Details and Booking here .

We're on Facebook twice with a public facing page and a closed group to aid local business networking.

Look out for our posts, stories and occasional Insta live sessions offering you the chance to engage and discuss.

The most important information and opportunities will also be shared via our Twitter feed.

The Rural Enterprise Exmoor initiative is has been established by Exmoor National Park Authority in partnership with the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, Somerset Council, North Devon Council, Devon County Council, Exmoor Hill Farming Network, Visit Exmoor, the Federation of Small Businesses and West Somerset Business Group.

Who's who - meet the Exmoor National Park Rural Enterprise Team

Dan James,

Rural Enterprise Manager

Mon - Fri

@DanJamesENPA

Katrina Munro,

Sustainable Economy Officer

Mon - Thurs

@KatrinaMunroENP

National Park Centres

Our National Park Centres at Dunster, Dulverton and Lynmouth are available to inspire and inform you and your guests with expert advice, interactive displays and resources.

@ExmoorNPCs

Visit Exmoor

We support and host Visit Exmoor who take a lead on the marketing of Exmoor as a visitor destination.

@VisitExmoor