We visit Exmoor artist, Melody Hawtin, in Porlock. Melody sees Exmoor’s colours unlike any other local artist.

She accentuates each hue to create a vibrant and brilliant representation of the moor. Melody can teach you how to paint, too! She hosts frequent courses at her studio at The Tannery, in the centre of the village. Soon, Melody will promote Exmoor in Northern Ireland, when her paintings are displayed at a major exhibition in Belfast.

Melody Hawtin

Lynton Cinema was packed over a weekend in January as locals caught a glimpse of Ken Blakey’s animated movie ‘Louisa – An Amazing Adventure’.

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Author Tracey Gemmell will soon leave the cold winters of Wisconsin for the warmer climes of West Somerset. British-born Tracey has a yearning for Exmoor, which has grown stronger with each passing year. Porlock is pulling her across the ‘Pond’.

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Do you love Exmoor so much you could write a story or poem about the area?

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Before mainstream media, isolated communities on Exmoor sung their own community’s seasonal songs.

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R D Blackmore’s Exmoor-based novel, Lorna Doone, was published in 1869 – almost 150 years ago. Journalist John Burgess isn’t surprised that it still remains popular today. He believes the book contains all the elements of the perfect story. Read More

Exmoor Radio meets Lynton artist and gallery owner Polly Skye. Read More