Monkton Elm News, Events and Tips Blog

We’re hosting a ladies’ night on Thursday, December 10 from 6pm until 9.30pm in our new restaurant. We’ve invited businesses from across the South West who will be in attendance to talk to you about their organisations as well as offering free demos and tasters.

This year we’re hosting two special Grand Christmas Weekends on Dec 5 and 6 and 12 and 13 and we’re looking for amateur school choirs that sing for fun and fundraisers, staff or volunteers for charities that like to go caroling to come along too.

  Each year as part of the festivities, we have animals on-site for you to see. This year we have two new piglets that have recently been born and are settling into their new home very nicely, the only problem is, they don’t have names yet!

You’re invited to join in the festivities at our two Christmas weekends on December 5 and 6 and 12 and 13 with live entertainment, food sampling and the chance to see festive displays.

If you’re searching for a novel Christmas gift you can now give a tree to match your loved ones’ birth sign. We have put together a tree collection to coincide with the zodiac or more accurately to work alongside a tree sign system developed by the Celts.

If you’re looking to get ahead with your Christmas plans and shopping this year then why not pop in and see us to get some inspiration.

Brighten up your home this winter with our superb quality, colourful azaleas and cyclamen.

  Santa will be arriving in style with a little help from the secret service at 10.30am this Saturday (November 21) to launch his grottoes.

  Remember the birds this autumn and winter, and make sure you put food and water out every day. We have a huge selection of feeders, tables and food – everything you’ll need to keep our feathered friends happy and healthy.

  If you’re looking to get ahead with your Christmas plans and shopping this year then why not pop in and see us to get some inspiration.

  There are lots of plants both indoors and outdoors that will need some TLC at this time of year and there are plenty of jobs to do in the garden this month too.

  If you’re planning a bonfire on November 5 it is important to remember to check for wildlife including hedgehogs before setting them alight.