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We've just announced an exciting spring season of music at the Mill. ...[more]
Tickets released for Spring Music Season
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Spring's arrival heralds a new era for our Mill building. Having listened ...[more]
Our New Mill Shop
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Our resident jewellers, Steve Whitford and Ann Bruford, are relocating in January ...[more]
A farewell to Steve and Ann
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East Devon's Otterton Mill was delighted to welcome Hugo Swire last week. ...[more]
Hugo Swire Separates the Chaff from the Grain
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Events and courses
We have lots of events happening throughout the year at the mill. These range from music performances, milling, restaurant events and celebrations, to outdoor theatre, art workshops, bakery courses and tastings in our food shop. Check our calendar below for upcoming events.
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Tasting! St Valentine's
Saturday 11th February 2012 – Tuesday 14th February 2012
Sample our range of artisan produced chocolate throughout the weekend and buy sweet gifts for your loved ones, including our own gingerbread hearts. ...
Milling
Tuesday 14th February 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Bakery Course: Sour Dough and Soda Bread
Tuesday 14th February 2012
We are expanding our range of Bakery Courses to include speciality bread making. On Tuesday 14th February, we are running a Sour Dough and Soda Bread Making course. The course teaches the principles of sour dough and soda bread making techniques and is taught by our master Head Baker, Roy Hamilton. The course will cover mixing, fermentation, ...
Bakery Course: Basic Breads
Tuesday 21st February 2012
Come and learn the timeless principles of traditional bread making from our Head Baker, Roy. These practical sessions take place in small groups within our bakery. You'll learn the secrets of making the perfect loaf by hand, as Roy takes you through the techniques of mixing, clearing, fermentation, knock-back, cutting and ...
Pancake Day
Tuesday 21st February 2012
Enjoy pancake-themed lunchtime specials (both savoury and sweet) in our café-restaurant. ...
Music: Gary Fletcher
Thursday 23rd February 2012
For over 25 years Gary has been best known as the bass player in the hugely successful, Glastonbury headlining group, The Blues Band, led by Paul Jones. More recently, Gary has pursued a solo career and has rapidly established himself as a wonderfully talented singer songwriter in his own ...
Workshop: Digital Photography
Monday 27th February 2012 – Monday 2nd April 2012
[SOLD OUT]
Join one of our most popular artists at the Mill, photographer Adrian Oakes, to learn the secrets of digital photography. During 6 sessions, Adrian will take you through everything from the basics, to shooting landscapes, people and animals, macro photography and post-processing. You can choose to attend one session only, ...
Bakery Course: Basic Breads
Tuesday 28th February 2012
Come and learn the timeless principles of traditional bread making from our Head Baker, Roy. These practical sessions take place in small groups within our bakery. You'll learn the secrets of making the perfect loaf by hand, as Roy takes you through the techniques of mixing, clearing, fermentation, knock-back, cutting and ...
Milling
Thursday 1st March 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Tasting! British Pie Week
Monday 5th March 2012 – Sunday 11th March 2012
In support of British Pie Week, come and try the award-winning Tom's Pies . Enjoy tastings of the award-winning Tom's Pies, with a range of delicious, mouthwatering fillings to tempt all taste buds! Produced by hand in Clyst St Mary, near Exeter, Tom's pies are pretty special. Two time Gold Award winners ...
Music: Patsy Matheson & Becky Mills
Thursday 8th March 2012
Both former members of the award winning female acoustic group Waking the Witch, Patsy and Becky combine traditional and contemporary folk, acoustic blues, R & B, jazz and rock, with intricate vocal harmonies, natural chemistry, and an engaging charm and humour. The sound they create has been called "painting ...
Bakery Course: Basic Breads
Saturday 10th March 2012
[SOLD OUT]
Come and learn the timeless principles of traditional bread making from our Head Baker, Roy. These practical sessions take place in small groups within our bakery. You'll learn the secrets of making the perfect loaf by hand, as Roy takes you through the techniques of mixing, clearing, fermentation, knock-back, cutting and ...
St Patrick's Day
Saturday 17th March 2012
We celebrate with traditional Irish lunchtime dishes in our cafe-restaurant. Our Food Shop will also be celebrating the Irish saint by baking the Mill's speciality soda bread, available for purchase, and tastings of local award-winning ales. ...
Mother's Day Lunch
Sunday 18th March 2012
Treat mum to a Sunday roast with the family in our café-restaurant, served from 11.30am to 4.30pm. Space is limited, so do book early by calling 01395 567041. Don't forget that if you're looking for a special mother's day gift or card, you'll find plenty to choose from in our ...
Milling
Tuesday 20th March 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Bakery Course: Basic Breads
Tuesday 20th March 2012
Come and learn the timeless principles of traditional bread making from our Head Baker, Roy. These practical sessions take place in small groups within our bakery. You'll learn the secrets of making the perfect loaf by hand, as Roy takes you through the techniques of mixing, clearing, fermentation, knock-back, cutting and ...
Creative Willow Weaving
Tuesday 20th March 2012
Learn the techniques of willow weaving with Suzanne & Richard Kerwood of Windrush Willow . Using a corn dolly weave, you'll make a dragonfly that flies, and a bird feeder to hold fat balls. You'll also learn how to bend and tie willow to make hearts and heart ...
Music: Craig & Willoughby
Thursday 22nd March 2012
Cathryn Craig and BrianWilloughby have an undisputed musical pedigree, having worked with The Righteous Brothers, Mary Hopkin, Joe Brown, The Strawbs and Nanci Griffith. Drawing on a wealth of different musical styles and history, their duo sound is best described as "Anglicised Americana", and combines Cathryn's soaring vocals with ...
Music: Mark Butcher & Matt Taylor
Thursday 29th March 2012
Inspired by life, love and family, Mark and Matt create a modern twist on the best traditions of blues, soul and R'n'B. An ex-England batsman, Mark's debut album"Songs from the Sunhouse" received wide critical acclaim from, among others, Eric Clapton, who described it as "great stuff". Mark has guested ...
Spring Watch at the Mill
Saturday 31st March 2012
To mark the launch of our new Wildlife Shop, we celebrate the natural environment and its inhabitants with a fun day of activities and discovery for all the family. Come and enjoy the wealth of wildlife in our magnificent Otter Valley.
Run in conjunction with local wildlife charities and ...
Milling
Thursday 5th April 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Music: Rag Mama Rag
Thursday 5th April 2012
A welcome return for Mill favourites Rag Mama Rag. Husband and wife duo, Ashley and Deborah, deliver a barnstorming mix of 20's and 30's Mississippi Blues and ragtime, alongside original compositions. Playing everything from lapsteel and bottleneck guitar, to dobro, ukulele, washboard, harmonica, spoons and African drum, they'll have your ...
Milling
Tuesday 24th April 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Saturday 12th May 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Tuesday 22nd May 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Thursday 7th June 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Tuesday 26th June 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Thursday 12th July 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Tuesday 24th July 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Thursday 2nd August 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Tuesday 14th August 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Thursday 30th August 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Thursday 6th September 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Tuesday 18th September 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Thursday 4th October 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Saturday 27th October 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Tuesday 6th November 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Thursday 22nd November 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
Milling
Thursday 20th December 2012
We use water power to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! Our millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions. Milling ...
