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Listed below are the visits DEBI have planned for 2008. Visits last year proved to be very popular, so we advise early booking if you would like to attend any of these events. To book a place email Michaela Savage at info@debi-online.org.uk or telephone 0845 257 3324.

 

10th July Higher Wiscombe visit and barbecue

Higher Wiscombe is a self catering holiday business with a founding principle of sustainability. Open for just over two years, Higher Wiscombe has won the national award for “Holiday Cottage of the Year” and was the 2007 DEBI Overall Winner, proving that luxury and sustainability are compatible. What is even better is the emphasis that is put on guest participation

14th August


Cricklepitt Mill, Exeter

Cricklepit Mill is the new headquarters for Devon Wildlife Trust. The building has been transformed with the mill being renovated by traditional millwright Martin Watts. There are exhibition areas and a wildlife garden. DWT have also had an extension built and old meets new with a timber-framed and glass faced office space, built to high environmental standards and tapping in to natural energies for ventilation, power and waste water. Our visit will finish with networking and canapés


11th September

Pebblebed Vineyard visit and Wine Tasting at Topsham Wine Cellar

Geoff Bowen, owner of the vineyard will talk though “from vine to glass” the processes involved in producing wine from an English vineyard which will be followed by wine tasting with a selection of local cheeses and a chance to network with other DEBI members in the wine cellar at Topsham.

16th October

Ashfords Environmental Legislation Update

The talk is intended to provide a bite-sized review of some recent developments in environmental law – legislation and case-law.


Visits are free to corporate supporters, members and envision members of DEBI. Associate members and non-members are welcome to attend for a nominal charge of £5.00 per person.

For information on past industry visits, click on the links below:-

Otter Brewery, Luppit
Flybe, Exeter - For more information on the event, please click here
Ashfords, Exeter - Environmental Legislation update
Otter Farm, Honiton - For more information on the event, please click here

Pebblebed Vineyard & Cellar Topsham - For more information on the event, please click here Dawlish Warren – DWT Guided Tour - For more information on the event, please click here
Met Office, Exeter - For more information on the event, please click here
Bandvulc Tyres, Ivybridge - For more information on the event, please click here

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