LOCAL businesses will have the chance to network for new contacts and discuss problems and challenges with like-minded people when the Exmoor National Park Authority holds its annual Rural Enterprise Exmoor Day at Dunster’s Tithe Barn on Tuesday, November 18.

Organised by the Park Authority and run by its Rural Enterprise Exmoor team, the event aims to support local businesses and the Exmoor economy.

A spokesperson said: “For those who haven't attended an REE Day, it gives business owners, individuals and organisations from across Exmoor a chance to meet like-minded people for a great day of networking and a fantastic programme of speakers.”

Speakers at the event will include Harry Singer, CEO of Singer Instruments, Roadwater and Chair of Somerset Growth Board, Peter Hoyland, Plastic Free Exmoor lead, Lyndsay Lucas, Head of Training at social enterprise organisation Cosmic UK and Philippa Hill, Exmoor Pioneers.

Joining them will be Emma Thomasson (Visit Exmoor), Katherine Williams (Exmoor Hill Farming Network) plus Dan James, Julie Colman and Clare Weeks from the Rural Enterprise Exmoor team at Exmoor National Park.

The spokesperson added: “During the day we will discuss opportunities for individual business, considering challenges together, launching our new Good Tourism Plan and discovering more about new projects and initiatives.”

“Our thanks to the Heart of the South West Growth Hub for their support.

Advanced booking is essential, with places on a first-come-first served basis - £15 per person including a networking lunch.

The Park Authority has also announced that advertising is open for three of its 2026 publications – “Your Exmoor”,distributed across Greater Exmoor, the Nature Festival Programme and the Dark Skies Festival Programme.

Deadline for Your Exmoor bookings is November 24 and to take advantage of an offer involving all three publications saving 10 per cent, advertisers should complete the booking form available from the Authority.