FEBRUARY
Friday 3rd February 2012
The Flavel – Film – Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (12a) 4.30pm 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
The Flavel – Film – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (18) 7.30pm 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
The Flavel – Exhibition – Jessica Levine My work stems from various sources which include personal travels, Kentish landscape, current affairs, childhood memories and textile designs. I use a wide range of materials and draw on a wide variety of sources. My work is often open ended in terms of impact. I like the viewer to bring something of themselves to the piece, rather than having meaning imposed by the maker. www.jesslevine.co.uk
Music - Brixham Folk Club, Lounge Bar, Brixham Theatre, New Road, Brixham TQ5 8TA - 7.30pm first friday
Music - The Acoustic Strawbs - Blackawton Village Hall, nr Totnes - The front line of one of Britain's most successful and enduring folk rock bands, with their unique sound and the distinctive voice of Dave Cousins. Doors 7.30pm. Licensed bar and ample free car parking. Tickets £12 from Steve Gale 01803 712449 or 07941 611868.
Music - The EDGe at The Coach House, Paignton 9pm
Comedy - Princess Theatre, Torquay - Omid Djalili - Multi Award winning stand-up television and movie star, Omid Djalili is back on tour with his brand new comedy show.A firm favourite at the Edinburgh Festival with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include; Time Out Award - for Best Stand Up, the EMMA Award and was South Bank Award nominee as well as being a Perrier Award nominee.
Saturday 4th February 2012
The Flavel – Film – Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (12a) 2.30pm 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
The Flavel – Film – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (18) 7.30pm 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
The Flavel – Exhibition – Jessica Levine My work stems from various sources which include personal travels, Kentish landscape, current affairs, childhood memories and textile designs. I use a wide range of materials and draw on a wide variety of sources. My work is often open ended in terms of impact. I like the viewer to bring something of themselves to the piece, rather than having meaning imposed by the maker. www.jesslevine.co.uk
Flavel Arts Cafe - Why not treat yourself to a pre show supper in the new Flavel Arts Cafe and make an evening of it. Lamb Cutlets braised with rosemary, red currants & red wine, served with a medley of green vegetables. Lemon Tart with clotted cream (Vegetarian main course available) £12.50 per person.
Dartmouth Castle English Heritage For over 600 years Dartmouth Castle has stood in a superb waterfront setting guarding the narrow entrance to the Dart estuary. Open weekends 10am – 4pm until 1st Apr 2012
Walk - The South Devon Group of The Ramblers - Edge Of Moor. Foxworthy, Hunters Tor & Lustleigh Cleave. Meet At Manaton Church Car Park. - GR 749812 6 miles Alan Robinson 01803 294805/07773 421087
Dance - Newton Abbot Rock 'n' Roll Club Forde Hall Social Club, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot - live band month dance first sat
Dance - Upper Hall, St Matthias Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth - Dance Style: Swing & Lindy Hop - Mad About Swing's 'Sugar Foot Stomp' - on the first Saturday of the month. Bring your own drinks... we'll provide the glasses. Evening begins with a beginner Lindy Hop class at 7:30pm
Dance - The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth - Ceroc Devon's Saturday night freestyle in Plymouth. Fully licensed bar and free car parking.
Music - Princess Theatre , Torquay - Grimethorp Colliery Band - 7.30pm The stars of the hit movie “BRASSED OFF”, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are in constant demand throughout the world for concert appearances. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these musicians have an esteemed international reputation with numerous television appearances and recordings to their credit. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band, who perform your favourite classics with passion and style!
Music - Totnes FM Studio Lounge - 8pm - Nicky Swann - Doors 7pm. + special guests. Since launching her solo career in 2006 Nicky Swann has achieved a growing reputation in such a short space of time, singing from the heart and captivating audiences with her emotionally honest delivery
Music - Plymouth Pavilions - Kaiser Chiefs - Kaiser Chiefs return to the road for their first UK tour in almost 2 years when they play shows across the UK in early 2012. The tour follows the band's re-emergence this year with new album 'The Future Is Medieval', a host of UK festival appearances including a euphoric return to Glastonbury and the V Festival.
Music - The Penguins at Aveton Gifford Village Hall, Aveton Gifford 8.30pm - 11pm
Music - v8 at Eddystone Inn, Heybrook Bay 9pm
Music - Rockafella at Drakes Drum, Plymstock 9pm
Music - Hot Candy at Plympton Conservative Club, Plympton 9pm
Rocky Monster Show at the Palace Theatre, Paignton Bizarre, anarchic and very funny, the Rock ’n’ Roll musical is a riotous mix of the Addams Family, Young Frankenstein and Phantom of the Opera, with Rebecca and The Rocky Horror Show thrown in for good measure! With an excellent cast of young, local amateur talent it would be ’shocking’ to miss out! Palace Theatre, Paignton Devon TQ3 3HF
Murdery Mystery Evening at St Edmunds Church, Kingsbridge, in aid of Kingsbridge Mayor's Charities, tickets £7.50 per person available from Salcombe and Kingsbridge Information Centres.
Sunday 5th February 2012
The Flavel – Film – Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (12a) 4.30pm 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
The Flavel – Exhibition – Jessica Levine My work stems from various sources which include personal travels, Kentish landscape, current affairs, childhood memories and textile designs. I use a wide range of materials and draw on a wide variety of sources. My work is often open ended in terms of impact. I like the viewer to bring something of themselves to the piece, rather than having meaning imposed by the maker. www.jesslevine.co.uk
Music - BAYARDS COVE Live Music “Sunday Sessions” Music every Sun. Open for tapas & sangria 6.30pm – 9.30pm 01803 839278 www.bayardscoveinn.co.uk
Music –Jazz - The Matchroom Suite, 12, Newnham Road, Plympton, Plymouth PL7 4AW Plymouth Jazz Club presents at 7.30pm The Dave Hankin Big Band. Dave Hankin's swinging Big Band plays in aid of the Chestnut Appeal (prostate cancer charity). Admission £7 (Members £5, Full-Time Students £3). Tickets on the door; for information contact 01752 774343.
Music - After Eight Jazz Club: - 8.30 pm. Bay Horse Inn, 8 Cistern Street, Totnes TQ9 5SP.
Music - A Total Stranger at Drakes Drum, Plymstock 6pm
Music - Less Is More at Colebrook Inn, Plympton 3pm - 5pm
Music - cicoya big tree blues at Embassy Tavern, Paignton 9pm
Villages in Action present A Circle of Tales by the PuppetCraft Theatre - Diptford Parish Hall 3.00pm - It all started so long ago that it is impossible to remember when. One day a woman, called Mazandaba, set out to search for stories, asking friendly and fierce animals if they could help, but none knew any stories, or even WHAT stories were. A myth from Africa retold by Gcina Mhlophe with African and English language, wood and wire puppets. This is a puppet show for the whole family, perfect for everyone from 4 years old. With video projection and the sweet, sweet sounds of live music played on traditional instruments by a wonderful African musician. Some performances will be preceded by a music workshop, For tickets, please call: 01548 821704
Rugby Union - Exeter Chiefs v Bath - LV= Cup 5.00pm
Monday 6th February 2012
The Flavel – Film – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (18) 7.30pm MMD 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Movie Meal Deal on Monday: Enjoy a meal at the Royal Castle Hotel followed by a trip to the cinema. All for only £13.00 per person. Available most Monday and Wednesday evenings. Terms & Conditions apply).
The Flavel – Exhibition – Jessica Levine My work stems from various sources which include personal travels, Kentish landscape, current affairs, childhood memories and textile designs. I use a wide range of materials and draw on a wide variety of sources. My work is often open ended in terms of impact. I like the viewer to bring something of themselves to the piece, rather than having meaning imposed by the maker. www.jesslevine.co.uk
Dance - Newton Abbot Rock 'n' Roll Club Forde Hall Social Club, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot - DJ -
Tuesday 7th February 2012
The Flavel – Film – Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (12a) 2.30pm 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
The Flavel – Film – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (18) 7.30pm 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
The Flavel – Exhibition – Jessica Levine My work stems from various sources which include personal travels, Kentish landscape, current affairs, childhood memories and textile designs. I use a wide range of materials and draw on a wide variety of sources. My work is often open ended in terms of impact. I like the viewer to bring something of themselves to the piece, rather than having meaning imposed by the maker. www.jesslevine.co.uk
The Flavel Library – Kids Bounce & Rhyme 11-11.30am inc stories & song for under 5’s. info 01803 839530;
Dart River Cruises Totnes/Harbour cruises. Times/Info: 01803 834488 or www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
Start Point Lighthouse Tour 12 noon – dusk Adults £3.50 Children £2 (5-15) Family £9.50 (2+3) free car parking at Start Point until the spring. More details 01803 771802 www.trinityhouse.co.uk
Music - Globe Inn, Frogmore - pub sessions first Tuesday
Music - Plymouth Pavilions -Katherine Jenkins - Katherine Jenkins will be performing up close and personal for her first tour in three years. Coinciding with the release of her latest album, Daydream, the album is her most personal to date drawing together music and songs she loves from across classical, traditional, folk and easy pop that have inspired her over the course of her life.
Capturing what audiences love about Katherine – her astonishing vocal range, her championing of great songs, always willing to test new ground – Daydream reflects on the exciting stage that she now has reached in her life and career. The Daydream tour will also see Katherine perform some of her best-known songs that she has performed and recorded over her last seven albums including tracks from her debut album Premiere through to her best selling album, Believe.
Wednesday 8th February 2012
The Flavel – Film – Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (12a) 7.30pm MMD 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Movie Meal Deal on Wednesday: Enjoy a meal at the Royal Castle Hotel followed by a trip to the cinema. All for only £13.00 per person. Available most Monday and Wednesday evenings. Terms & Conditions apply).
The Flavel – Exhibition – Jessica Levine My work stems from various sources which include personal travels, Kentish landscape, current affairs, childhood memories and textile designs. I use a wide range of materials and draw on a wide variety of sources. My work is often open ended in terms of impact. I like the viewer to bring something of themselves to the piece, rather than having meaning imposed by the maker. www.jesslevine.co.uk
Start Point Lighthouse Tour 12 noon – dusk Adults £3.50 Children £2 (5-15) Family £9.50 (2+3) free car parking at Start Point until the spring. More details 01803 771802 www.trinityhouse.co.uk
Sure Start Children’s Centre Milton Lane Dartmouth Stay & Play for Under 5s Drop in session for parents/carers and their under 5’s 1.30 – 3pm with Mandi - £1 contribution welcome 01803 833164
Floating Bridge Curry Nights @ 6pm - 8.45pm.
Music - The Church House Inn, Stokenham - jazz night with Guzunder band - always an entertaining evening 8.30 - 10.00pm
Music - The Royal Oak Malborough - FOLK MUSIC Session (2nd & 4th Weds of each month)
Thursday 9th February 2012
The Flavel – Film – Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (12a) 7.30pm 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
The Flavel – Film – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (18) 7.30pm 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
The Flavel – Exhibition – Jesica Levine My work stems from various sources which include personal travels, Kentish landscape, current affairs, childhood memories and textile designs. I use a wide range of materials and draw on a wide variety of sources. My work is often open ended in terms of impact. I like the viewer to bring something of themselves to the piece, rather than having meaning imposed by the maker. www.jesslevine.co.uk
Film - Dartmouth Film Society, Guildhall, Dartmouth - THE FIRST GRADER - The bar opens from 7pm and the films start approx. 7.30pm To become a member of the Society costs £25 per year from 1 January and we show on average 20 films. To join Dartmouth Film Society, or for more information, call CLIVE OSBORNE - 07968 026449. Guest tickets are available on the night for £3.50 each from "The Windjammer" Victoria Road between 7pm & 7.25pm only
Dartmouth Castle - Family Ghost Tours - 6pm & 8pm - Enjoy a special ghost tour of Dartmouth Castle at night led by our historical characters. Explore every part of this atmospheric site including the Gun Battery and its maze of spooky passages. Hear tales of times gone by and bewareof any unexpected visitors who may be lurking round the corner! Price: Adults £15 / Children £10.50 English Heritage Members £12 / Children £8.40 Minimum age is 8 years for children. Booking essential: 0870 3331183
Discover Lupton House
South Devon AONB Event, Sunday 5 February, 1.30pm Lupton is a house and estate with many stories to tell! From grand families to US soldiers and school children, many people have stepped through the doors and roamed the gardens. Now in the safe hands of the Lupton Trust, the house is carefully and respectfully being restored to its former glory. Come and explore for yourself on a guided tour and discover more about the history, and future, of this magical estate. Come early and enjoy refreshments in the library from 12.30pm. Short walk in grounds. Adults £4, child £2, Meet at Lupton House, Churston Ferrers, Brixham. TQ5 0LD
Bramley Apple Week
Sunday 5th February 2012 to Sunday 12th February 2012 A whole week to celebrate the versatility of the world’s best cooking apple. So....we'll do an apple cake or too & pop a few in the soup this week too!!! For more information on Bramleys and other events & ideas go to www.bramleyapples.co.uk or www.bramleykids.com
DARTMOUTH CASTLE – FAMILY GHOST TOURS
Thursday 9th Feb 6pm & 8pm, Enjoy a special ghost tour of Dartmouth Castle at night led by our historical characters. Explore every part of this atmospheric site including the Gun Battery and its maze of spooky passages. Hear tales of times gone by and bewareof any unexpected visitors who may be lurking round the corner!
Price: Adults £15 / Children £10.50. English Heritage Members £12 / Children £8.40. Minimum age is 8 years for children. Booking essential: 0870 3331183. www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth
SOUTH DEVON AONB COAST & COUNTRYSIDE EVENT - DISCOVER FISH!
10th Feb 2012 - Come and discover the stories and species that have made this part of the coast so very tasty! Walk to Hallsands, then back for a fishy lunch in Beesands (cost not included). Walk approx 5 miles, some steep climbs No dogs please. Adult £4, child £2. Booking essential call 07877319105 or email info@underwooddiscoverycentre.com Meet at Underwood Discovery Centre, Higher Farm, Beeson, Kingsbridge TQ7 2ED
DARTMOUTH CASTLE – FAMILY GHOST TOURS
Thursday 9th Feb 6pm & 8pm, Enjoy a special ghost tour of Dartmouth Castle at night led by our historical characters. Explore every part of this atmospheric site including the Gun Battery and its maze of spooky passages. Hear tales of times gone by and bewareof any unexpected visitors who may be lurking round the corner!
Price: Adults £15 / Children £10.50. English Heritage Members £12 / Children £8.40. Minimum age is 8 years for children. Booking essential: 0870 3331183. www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth
WALK & TALK
9th Feb - Above Old Mill Creek . Weekly walks on Thursday mornings - it's free! All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to... Please bring a bottle of water on warm days and wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. For more info about Walk & Talk in the South Hams contact Kate Wright, Walk & Talk Co-Ordinator, on 01822 813571 or 07920 786505 or e mail kate.wright@southhams.gov.uk For info on the Dartmouth Walks please contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader, on 01803 834762.
Dartmouth Farmers Market
Saturday 11th February 2012 Old Market Square 9am - 1pm Pop along & support the local producers and buy local, fresh top quality food & plants. An initiative of the South Hams Agricultural Forum and supported by South Hams District Council
THE BIG BAND SOUND OF THE BRNC VOLUNTEER BAND
Sat 11 February 2012 7.30pm. Music you'll love to hear at Stoke Fleming Village Hall For tickets £8 telephone 01803 770794 or 01803 771137
SOUTH DEVON AONB EVENT - SNOWDROP STROLL
12th Feb. Enjoy the first flowers of Spring in the woodlands of the Avon Valley. Follow the line of the old ‘primrose line’ railway and learn about the history of the river valley. Please book during the week before event, call 07752 494272 or email joy.robin@tiscali.co.uk, Adult £5, child £1. Meet at Avon Mill Garden Centre, off the B3195 between Kingsbridge and Loddiswell. TQ7 4DD
Winter Rockpool Magic
Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust Monday 13th February 2012 Winter Rockpool Magic run by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust. Wash away the winter blues and explore the amazing marine life that lives in Torbay’s rockpools. Also, discover more about the incredible animals that lived here millions of years ago. Warm up with a fire and enjoy a mug of hot chocolate, cook your own popcorn and make a sea creature hand puppet to take home. Meet at The Seashore Centre, Goodrington; 2pm – 4pm. Cost: Children £4, adults £2, Booking essential on 01803 606035
National Nest Box Week - Give a Bird a Home!
Tuesday 14th February 2012 to Tuesday 21st February 2012. Give a bird a home it's National Nest Box Week! This is your chance for you to encourage the birds in your garden to come home to roost! Organised by the British Trust for Ornithology, or BTO, the week is an important one for all the brilliant birds we have in the UK, from Robins to Owls!
The idea behind the week is to get us all to put up nest boxes in our local areas, not only to protect the wildlife we already have, but to encourage even more birds to brood in our backyards! And don't worry if, like me, you've never put up a bird box before. At the official National Nest Box Week website, there are lots of hints and tips to get you started, as well as information on how to monitor the box and see what kind of wildlife you're likely to attract! For more details visit http://www.bto.org/nnbw/index.htm
Cafe Alf Resco Valentine's Day
Tuesday 14th February 2012. Ooohh....Love you!!! It's that time of year again. Come in & feel the love, there will be Valentines themed biscuits & cakes & a glass of bubbles for the ladies when you come & bring your loved one in for breakfast!
Nest Box Making - Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
Tuesday 14th February 2012 Nest Box Making held by Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust Out feathered friends will soon begin looking for safe places to build their nests – invite them into your garden by building them a nest box in our workshop. It can be fun to watch as the birds fly in and out, and see what species you can spot! Event run as part of National Nest Box week. Meet at Occombe Farm Education Centre,10am – 12pm Cost: £7.50 per box. Booking is essential on 01803 606035
WALK & TALK
16th Feb - Dartmouth & Kingswear riverside walk via higher and lower ferries . Weekly walks on Thursday mornings - it's free! All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to... Please bring a bottle of water on warm days and wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. For more info about Walk & Talk in the South Hams contact Kate Wright, Walk & Talk Co-Ordinator, on 01822 813571 or 07920 786505 or e mail kate.wright@southhams.gov.uk For info on the Dartmouth Walks please contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader, on 01803 834762.
Jupiter, Mars & the Winter Sky - Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust
Saturday 18 February 7pm - 9pm. Enjoy a night under the glorious winter sky with astronomer Chris Proctor.We will explore Venus, Jupiter and Mars and sights including the Great Orion Nebula and the Andromeda Galaxy, hot drink in hand. Wrap up well, it will be cold! If cloudy we will enjoy a presentation in the visitor centre. Meet at the Berry Head Main Car Park, 7pm - 9pm. Cost: Adults & Children £5. Booking is essential on 01803 606035
Cafe Alf Resco Flippin' Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
On Tuesday 21st February we will be flipping up a storm for Shrove Tuesday with our one-day only pancake menu. It will include the traditional lemon & sugar combination and the thick American-style breakfast pancakes with maple syrup & bacon or banana, blueberries......you choose your favourite. Oh & who can beat Ralph's Record of 8 Pancakes.....and that was before he even got to school!!!
WALK & TALK
23rd Feb - Blackpool Sands Bowden circular. Weekly walks on Thursday mornings - it's free! All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to... Please bring a bottle of water on warm days and wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. For more info about Walk & Talk in the South Hams contact Kate Wright, Walk & Talk Co-Ordinator, on 01822 813571 or 07920 786505 or e mail kate.wright@southhams.gov.uk For info on the Dartmouth Walks please contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader, on 01803 834762.
Cafe Alf Resco National Marmalade Week & Marmalade Awards!
Saturday 25th February 2012 to Saturday 3rd March 2012 We love marmalade we do....!!! So, we'll have a number of different types of marmalade for you try....who knows we might even whip up a batch of our very own Alf's Marmalade (because all the Christmas jars will be gone by then!)
MARCH
DARTMOUTH CASTLE - PHOTO WALK
Thu 1 & Fri 2 Mar, 10am – 3pm. PHOTO WALK Dartmouth Castle, Explore the spectacular surrounds of Dartmouth Castle and have fun with your camera, capturing some of the magic of the landscape and the stunning architecture. Guiding you round will be Architect and Landscape Photographer, Nick Meers, who will be on hand to help you to gain the best from your camera and improve your pictures. Review your pictures with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have as well as pick up useful hints and tips about using your camera along the way! Includes teas and coffees. Prices: Adults £60.00. English Heritage Members: Adults £50.00 Over 16's only. Booking essential: 0870 333 1183
Fishmongering for Beginners
South Devon AONB 1st March, 10:30am - 1pm Do you love to eat fish but don’t know where to start when it comes to filleting and preparing it? Try a hands-on workshop with a master fishmonger, Mark Lobb. Learn to skin, bone and fillet local seasonal fish- then take home the results for your supper! The price includes some local fish, filleted by you. Adults only, £15. Booking essential - call 01803 861384 or email enquiries@southdevonaonb.org.uk Meet at The Store, Mill Lane, Stoke Fleming, (follow signs, second left uphill after the Green Dragon pub). TQ6 0DZ
WALK & TALK
March 1st Torcross beach & Slapton Ley. Weekly walks on Thursday mornings - it's free! All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to... Please bring a bottle of water on warm days and wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. For more info about Walk & Talk in the South Hams contact Kate Wright, Walk & Talk Co-Ordinator, on 01822 813571 or 07920 786505 or e mail kate.wright@southhams.gov.uk For info on the Dartmouth Walks please contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader, on 01803 834762.
6th Dartmouth Comey Festival
Tuesday 6th March 2012 to Saturday 10th March 2012. Live, Love, Laugh.....! The lineup includes; Mark Steel - Tues 6 Mar @ 8pm; Mystery Guest Comedy Film Night with Festival Patron Peter Richardson - Wed 7 Mar @ 7pm (Top Tip - this evening is normally very exciting & fab!); Jenny Eclair - Old Dog New Tricks - Thurs 8 Mar @ 8pm; Matt Harvey & Rustic Supper at Cafe Alf Rescos - Thur 8 Mar @ 8pm; Curry & Comedy at the Royal Castle Hotel with Phil Kay - Fri 9 Mar @ 7pm; Slighty Fat Features - Variety by the Sea - Fri 9 Mar; Gimmeyourleftshoe with Phil Kay - Sat 10 Mar @ 2 and 3pm; Ali Cook - Principles and Deceptions - Sat 10 Mar @ 7pm; Miles Jupp - Fibber in the Heat - Sat 10 Mar @ 9pm
Cafe Alf Resco Matt Harvey Rustic Supper....6th Dartmouth Comedy Festival
Cafe Alf Resco Rustic Supper with local Radio 4 regular Matt Harvey 7-7.30pm Laugh more, live longer…..By popular demand, Poet, performer, enemy of all that’s difficult and upsetting, Matt Harvey is back at the Dartmouth Comedy Festival on Thursday March 8th for one night only at Cafe Alf Resco. What better way to cheer up a dull March Thursday evening? Tickets are £16.50 from the Flavel boxoffice and include a fabulous rustic supper provided by Alf’s. Sponsored by Cafe Alf Rescos as part of the The Flavels Sixth Comedy Festival.
WALK & TALK
March 8th - Dart Estuary views from Kingswear . Weekly walks on Thursday mornings - it's free! All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to... Please bring a bottle of water on warm days and wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. For more info about Walk & Talk in the South Hams contact Kate Wright, Walk & Talk Co-Ordinator, on 01822 813571 or 07920 786505 or e mail kate.wright@southhams.gov.uk For info on the Dartmouth Walks please contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader, on 01803 834762.
NATIONAL TRUST - SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT GREENWAY - CAMELLIA WALKS
9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 30, 31 March, 12pm - 2pm. Come along and see the lovely spring colour in Greenway's romantic woodland garden in the company of our fact-filled gardeners, followed by delicious warming soup in the cafe. £8 per person Call 01803 842382 for details Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
When the Boats Come In... South Devon AONB
9th March 2012 6am - 8am. Get up early and see the day’s catch being auctioned off at Brixham fish market with Rick Smith, from Brixham Trawler Agents. Enjoy a hot breakfast as the sun comes up at the Fisherman’s Mission.
Adults £7.50, children £5.50. Booking essential call 01803 861384 or email enquiries@southdevonaonb.org.uk
Meet at Entrance Tower, New Fish Quay, Brixham TQ5 8AW
Dartmouth Farmers Market Saturday 10th March 2012 Old Market Square 9am - 1pm Pop along & support the local producers and buy local, fresh top quality food & plants. An initiative of the South Hams Agricultural Forum and supported by South Hams District Council
WALK & TALK
March 15th - Hoodown woods Kingswear via higher and lower ferries . Weekly walks on Thursday mornings - it's free! All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to... Please bring a bottle of water on warm days and wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. For more info about Walk & Talk in the South Hams contact Kate Wright, Walk & Talk Co-Ordinator, on 01822 813571 or 07920 786505 or e mail kate.wright@southhams.gov.uk For info on the Dartmouth Walks please contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader, on 01803 834762.
Camelia Walk at Greenway House
National Trust - Saturday 17th March 12noon - 1pm. Join Greenway’s knowledgeable gardeners for a tour of the beautiful Camellia garden. See the lovely spring colour and learn about the history of the garden, followed by delicious soup, rustic roll and coffee in the café (included in price). Adult £8, plus normal admission. Booking essential 01803 842382 or email greenway@nationaltrust.org.uk Meet at Greenway, Galmpton . TQ5 0ES
Slapton's Wartime Story
South Devon AONB. Saturday 17th March 9:30 - 11.30am. Find out more about the evacuation of the Slapton area and Exercise Tiger on this walk around Torcross and nearby coastline. Finish at The Boathouse café, with a short film capturing photos and memories of residents who were children at the time. Short walk, steep in places. Adults £4, child £2. No contact details, just turn up! Meet at the tank, Torcross car park SX 823 422
Willow Weaving Workshop
Sunday 18th March, 10:30am - 2pm. Have a go at working with willow and learn some basic basketry skills. Create a fantastic willow plant support to take home for your garden. Basket maker Angela Holland will lead the workshop. Bring lunch, drinks provided. Adults £20. Booking essential call 01803 722402 or email ditsumangie@yahoo.co.uk
Meet at Dittisham Village Hall, TQ6 0ES
WALK & TALK
March 22nd - Sanquay Woods and Old Mill Creek. Weekly walks on Thursday mornings - it's free! All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to... Please bring a bottle of water on warm days and wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. For more info about Walk & Talk in the South Hams contact Kate Wright, Walk & Talk Co-Ordinator, on 01822 813571 or 07920 786505 or e mail kate.wright@southhams.gov.uk For info on the Dartmouth Walks please contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader, on 01803 834762.
BRITANNIA ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE VOLUNTEER BAND - A SPRING CONCERT
Tuesday 27th March at 7.30pm. In The Casper Hall, BRNC. Tickets available from: Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre. Cheques made payable to "Central Amenities Fund BRNC" £8. For civilian audience memebers, there will be no entry to the College without a ticket. These must be obtained prior to the Concert. A coach shuttle service will pick up from the Nast West Bank & Park & Ride from 18.20 to 19.20 and return you on completion of the concert. Please arrive early to avoid delays.
DARTMOUTH CASTLE – FAMILY GHOST TOURS
Thursday 29th March 6pm & 8pm, Enjoy a special ghost tour of Dartmouth Castle at night led by our historical characters. Explore every part of this atmospheric site including the Gun Battery and its maze of spooky passages. Hear tales of times gone by and bewareof any unexpected visitors who may be lurking round the corner!
Price: Adults £15 / Children £10.50. English Heritage Members £12 / Children £8.40. Minimum age is 8 years for children. Booking essential: 0870 3331183. www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth
Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club
30th March, 27th April, 25th May 2012 7pm - 9.30pm. New for 2012 is the Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club, set in the elegant art deco surroundings of Cafe Coleton. Join us for a relaxing evening with friends, and enjoy a delicious two course supper accompanied by local jazz musicians. £25pp. Call 01803 842382 for details and to book. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coletonfishacre
WALK & TALK
March 29th - Dartmouth Town walk always full of surprises. Weekly walks on Thursday mornings - it's free! All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to... Please bring a bottle of water on warm days and wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. For more info about Walk & Talk in the South Hams contact Kate Wright, Walk & Talk Co-Ordinator, on 01822 813571 or 07920 786505 or e mail kate.wright@southhams.gov.uk For info on the Dartmouth Walks please contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader, on 01803 834762.
Camellia Walk at Greenway House - National Trust
National Trust - Saturday 31st March, 12noon - 1pm Join Greenway’s knowledgeable gardeners for a tour of the beautiful Camellia garden. See the lovely spring colour and learn about the history of the garden, followed by delicious soup, rustic roll and coffee in the café (included in price). Adult £8, plus normal admission. Booking essential 01803 842382 or email greenway@nationaltrust.org.uk Meet at Greenway, Galmpton . TQ5 0ES
APRIL
Cafe Alf Resco Hip Hip Hooray....We're 18 Today!!!
Sunday 1st April 2012. Wow...not a joke....we're 18 today!! So, that must mean bubbles & lots of other fun...we've got our thinking caps on!!!
Identifying and Using Hedgerow Plants & Shrubs - South Devon AONB
Sunday 1st April, 2pm - 4pm. A walk around the farm’s hedgerows, identifying spring wildflowers, shrubs and trees and discovering the importance of our local hedgerows to ourselves and our wildlife. Adults £4, child £2. No booking, just turn up! Meet at Ash Tree farm, signed off A3221 near Dartmouth. TQ6 0LR.
Good Friday 6th April – Easter Monday 9th April
DART GIG CLUB REGATTA
The Dart Gig Club who organise this event, operate two gigs, 'Volante', and 'Lightning', with both having been built locally. Gig racing is a vibrant and inclusive team sport that is the fastest growing rowing activity in the South West. Amongst the rowing world, gig racing is considered the ultimate test in 'fixed-seat' rowing. The regattas are tough, but friendly, competitions and attract many spectators
Chinese State Circus
Torquay 10 - 12 April
WALK & TALK
April - 12th Stoke Fleming - Blackpool Sands via Pleasant Valley and SW coastal path . Weekly walks on Thursday mornings - it's free! All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to... Please bring a bottle of water on warm days and wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. For more info about Walk & Talk in the South Hams contact Kate Wright, Walk & Talk Co-Ordinator, on 01822 813571 or 07920 786505 or e mail kate.wright@southhams.gov.uk For info on the Dartmouth Walks please contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader, on 01803 834762.
International Rugby Festival
Torquay - 13 – 16 April
Dartmouth Farmers Market Saturday 14th April 2012 Old Market Square 9am - 1pm Pop along & support the local producers and buy local, fresh top quality food & plants. An initiative of the South Hams Agricultural Forum and supported by South Hams District Council
Maltings Beer Festival
19 - 21 April
WALK & TALK
April 19th - Fountain Violet Farm. Weekly walks on Thursday mornings - it's free! All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to... Please bring a bottle of water on warm days and wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. For more info about Walk & Talk in the South Hams contact Kate Wright, Walk & Talk Co-Ordinator, on 01822 813571 or 07920 786505 or e mail kate.wright@southhams.gov.uk For info on the Dartmouth Walks please contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader, on 01803 834762.
WALK & TALK
April 26th - Bluebells at Gallants Bower from Stoke Fleming via Little Dartmouth. Weekly walks on Thursday mornings - it's free! All led walks are absolutely free, all we ask is that you bring enough money to join us for refreshments at the end if you would like to... Please bring a bottle of water on warm days and wear suitable clothing (layers are best) and comfortable, supportive footwear. For more info about Walk & Talk in the South Hams contact Kate Wright, Walk & Talk Co-Ordinator, on 01822 813571 or 07920 786505 or e mail kate.wright@southhams.gov.uk For info on the Dartmouth Walks please contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader, on 01803 834762.
Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival
27 - 30 April
Sounds of the landscape: Dart and Gallants Bower - South Devon AONB
Sunday 29th April 2012 1pm - 4pm. Explore the mouth of the Dart and up to Gallants Bower above the Castle. Enjoy one of our most beautiful bluebell woods and have a go at recording your own sound collage, using hand held recorders. Lucinda Guy from Soundart radio will lead this walk and show you how to capture what you hear to tell the story of your journey. Adults £4, child £2. No booking, just turn up! Meet at Dartmouth Castle, .TQ6 0JN
MAY
TOTNES ELIZABETHAN MARKET
Visit the famous Costumed Charity and Craft Markets in the Civic Square, every Tuesday from the first Tuesday in May to the last Tuesday in September. 9.00am - 3.00pm. Come and enjoy our lovely old town - try out the stocks, wander around the market and shops, or stroll by the river.
NATIONAL TRUST - SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT GREENWAY - TWILIGHT TOURS
3, 10, 17, 24, 31, May 6pm - 8pm. Twighlight Tours. Take the chance to see Greenway House after hours, in a twilight glow. Enjoy canapes followed by a fascinating guided tour of the house with our knowledgeable volunteers.
£15 per person. Call 01803 842382 for details or visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The Brixham Pirate Festival
5 - 6 May
Blackawton Village Day and Beer Festival
6 May
Blackawton Worm Charming
6 May
Early May Bank Holiday
7 May
15th Dart Music Festival
Friday 11th May 2012 to Sunday 13th May 2012 This hugely successful event is in it's 15th year! Come to town & listen (and dance) to music simply everywhere! All sorts (music and venues). Join us for Alf's rustic suppers & great music on the Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings. Details of our acts to follow.....not quite finalised yet!
Dartmouth Farmers Market
Saturday 12th May 2012 Old Market Square 9am - 1pm Pop along & support the local producers and buy local, fresh top quality food & plants. An initiative of the South Hams Agricultural Forum and supported by South Hams District Council
East Allington Whacky Races.
12 May
10-man canoes racing for the Tuckenhay Cup
Maltsters Arms at Tuckenhay. 13th May
Devon County Show
Thursday 17th May 2012 to Saturday 19th May 2012 'Celebrating everything that's great about Devon' !
Olympic Torch Relay in Dartmouth
Sunday 20th May 2012 Olympic Torch Relay comes to Dartmouth & the surrounding area....how exciting!! The route is; Plymouth; Brixton; Yealmpton; Modbury; Kingsbridge; West Charleton; Chillington; Torcross; Stoke Fleming; Dartmouth; Totnes; Paignton; Torquay; Teignmouth; Exeter. After being lit in Greece, the Olympic Flame arrives in the UK on 18th May. The flame represents peace, unity and friendship. The Flame will be carried by 8,000 inspirational Torchbearers during the Olympic Torch Relay. It will take 70 days to complete it's journey around the UK.
Hunting of the Earl of Rone
25 - 28 May
Brixham Heritage Festival – 2012
26 May - 2 Jun
JUNE
DARTMOUTH GALLERIES WEEK
01st Jun 2012 - 07th Jun 2012, Full details to follow
Ashburton Blues Festival
1 - 3 June . Lineup includes - Eric Bibb, Elkie Brooks, and Andy Fairweather Low Support and fringe include: The Revolutionaires, The Wildcards, Steve 'Bigman' Clayton, The Franck Ash Band, Vince Lee, Rattlin Bone, The David Raphael Band, Paint It Blue, more to be announced
English Riviera Dance Festival
1 - 8 Jun
Geopark Festival
Torquay, Paignton, Brixham 2 - 10 Jun
Music Festival 2012
Goodrington, Paignton 3 - 4 Jun
Spring Bank Holiday
4 June
Queen Elizabeth Diamon Jubilee
Saturday 2nd June 2012 to Tuesday 5th June 2012 The Diamond Jubilee marks 60 years of the Queen’s reign & the celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th June. We'll have the flags out, the bubbles out, posh frocks & suitably British treats available.....prepare for a party!!!
Dawlish Air Show
8 June
J/80 Sailing World Championships 2012
Saturday 9th June 2012 to Friday 15th June 2012 The 2012 J/80 World Sailing Championships will be held in the stunning port of Dartmouth on the south west coast of the UK. In an unprecedented move, the Britannia Yacht Club has agreed to act as the Senior Hosting Club for the championship, working alongside the Royal Dart Yacht Club and the J/80 UK Class Association. The 2012 J/80 World Championship Opening Ceremony will be hosted by the historic Britannia Royal Naval College, as will the Prize giving Dinner at the close of the regatta. Seventy or more J/80 teams will arrive in the beautiful South Devon town of Dartmouth to compete at the 2012 J/80 World Championship. Entries are expected from the UK, France, Spain, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Sweden, Italy, Russia and the USA, ensuring a truly International, top-level sporting event. This small armada will comprise approximately three hundred and fifty competing athletes and a total of around five hundred visitors to the port. The sailing area for the championship will be in Start Bay, just outside the harbour entrance and so easily visible from the nearby beaches and cliff tops for the enjoyment of spectators. The UK J/80 fleet recently enjoyed stunning sailing conditions in Dartmouth for their 2011 National Championship which took place in June this year and which was run by the same team from the Royal Dart Yacht Club which will be helping to deliver the Worlds next year. Start Bay offers everything competitors would expect and wish for: open water, big waves and tactically challenging tidal conditions. The prevailing conditions themselves will no doubt prove a real draw for the athletes in the J/80 fleet, but this coupled with the proven warmth and hospitality of the town of Dartmouth alongside the amazing opportunity to experience first-hand the magnificent grandeur and history of Britannia Royal Naval College will ensure that this is a J/80 World Championship quite unlike any other sailing regatta. The website for the 2012 J/80 World Championships is live now at www.j80worlds2012.com and it contains a whole host of information which will be useful to J/80 Competitors.
Dartmouth Farmers Market Saturday 9th June 2012 Old Market Square 9am - 1pm Pop along & support the local producers and buy local, fresh top quality food & plants. An initiative of the South Hams Agricultural Forum and supported by South Hams District Council
Dartmouth Farmers Market Saturday 14th July 2012 Old Market Square 9am - 1pm Pop along & support the local producers and buy local, fresh top quality food & plants. An initiative of the South Hams Agricultural Forum and supported by South Hams District Council
Teignmouth Folk Festival
22 - 24 Jun
Armed Forces Day 2012
23 June Torquay
Armed Forces Day 2012
30 June Plymouth
JULY
RNLI HOST DARTMOUTH'S FIRST LOUISANA STYLE STREET PARTY IN 2012
For all the razzamattazz of the Deep South be part of Dartmouth's Louisiana Street Part at mid-day on Sunday 1st July 2012. With a lively carnival atmosphere, delicious Creole food and foot tapping music, this brand-new fund-raising event for local RNLI promises to be a highlight of the summer season. For details email Bob Hattersley on bobhatt@fsmail.net - subjest: Louisiana Street Party
Way With Words Dartington
6 - 16 July
SQUIB NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - DARTMOUTH 2012
Hosted by the Royal Dart Yacht Club. The Royal Dart Yacht Club is really pleased to be hosting the 42nd Squib National Championships at Dartmouth from
7th – 13th July 2012. Everything is being put in place to make sure this is one of the best Squib National Championships and we look forward to welcoming everyone to this beautiful part of the country. It will be an action packed week with races being run every day in Start Bay just outside the River Dart, a renowned sailing area and home to the Dartmouth Sailing Week Regatta, and with a full social calendar to follow at the RDYC and in the locality. Those of you who attended the Squib South Coast Championships in 2009 will remember the fantastic racing that took place and we hope to welcome back those who were there to join us for a week of challenging sailing.
Merlin Rocket Week
Salcombe 8 - 13 July
Life Boat Week
Brixham 15 - 22 July
Chagstock
20 - 22 July
Kingsbridge Fair Week
21 - 28 July
Torbay Carnival
21 - 29 July
Town Crier Competition
Sunday 22nd July, 11.00am - 1.30pm Town Criers' competition on the Bandstand, Dartmouth. More info to follow.
Marldon Apple Pie Fair
28 July
Pedal Car Grand Prix 2012
29 July
Torbay Open Tennis Championships 2012
29 July - 4 Aug
Olympic Games - London 2012
Well finally it's here...........the Olympic Games........London 2012 Running from 27th July - 12th August
A few highlights;
28 July - 31 July: Equestrian - Eventing (Greenwich Park)
3 August (19.30 - 20.50): Women 800m Freestyle Swimming Final (Olympic Park - Aquatics Centre)
4 August (19.30 - 21.00): Men 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final - Swimming (Olympic Park - Aquatics Centre)
4 August (9.30 - 12.50): Men Fours Final - Rowing (Eton Dorney)
5 August (18.50 - 21.55): Men 100m Final - Athletics (Olympic Stadium)
6 August (16.00 - 18.55): Sprint Finals - Track Cycling (Velodrome)
6 August (18.50 - 21.40): Men 400m Hurdles Final - Athletics (Olympic Stadium)
7 August (17.00 - 23.50): Semi Finals of Beach Volleyball (Horse Guards Parade, London)
8 August (12.00 - 16.35): Individual Jumping Final - Equestrian (Greenwich Park)
10 August (15.00 - 17.20): Final BMX Cycling Circuit (BMX Circuit, Olympic Park)
11 August (15.00 - 17.30): Gold Medal Match Football (Wembley Stadium, London)
12 August (11.00 - 13.40): Men's Marathon (London)
British Food Fortnight 2012
Friday 27th July 2012 to Sunday 12th August 2012 Usually held in October, this year British Food Fortnight coincides with the Olympic Games. Cafe Alf Resco will have a particularly British Menu going on!
South Devon Crab Festival at Cafe Alf Resco
Monday 30th July 2012 to Sunday 5th August 2012. Last year was a crabtastic success.....we had crab throwing with proper crab pots, spot the crab, guess how many sweets in the jar and of course a fantastic crab platter on the lunch menu....so make sure you pop in & see what we've thought up this time around!!!
South Devon Crab Festival
Monday 30th July 2012 to Sunday 5th August 2012. Where else but in South Devon would you find a week-long festival dedicated to crabs and all things crabby? The South Devon Crab Festival is held all over South Devon at various locations and includes events, tasting, demonstrations, crabbing competitions and a range of beach events to enjoy. Celebrating a West Country industry - There are many distinct events in South Devon that reflect its diverse and colourful identity, and of these the South Devon Crab Festival celebrates a traditional West Country industry with all the gusto and passion that we like to throw into all our festivities. From teaching people how to crab to tasting the excellent range of dishes involving crab, we love to celebrate our maritime bounty in style. The South Devon Crab Festival is putting this crustacean back on the culinary map. Dartmouth is the perfect place to try your hand at crabbing - all you need is a bucket, a line and some bait! Visit the following link for more info;
AUGUST
Lemonfest
4 Aug
South Devon Crab Street Party
Sunday 5th August 2012. South Embankment, Dartmouth - Sunday 5th August. With last years event jam packed with fabulously decorated tables....this year's street party will be even more fun. ...........details to follow
DARTMOUTH SHAKESPEARE WEEK - TWELFTH NIGHT
7 - 11 Aug. Tickets will be on sale at the Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre 01803 834224MISS IT
Dartmoor Folk Festival
10 - 12 Aug
Dittisham Regatta
11 Aug
Dartmouth Farmers Market Saturday 11th August 2012 Old Market Square 9am - 1pm Pop along & support the local producers and buy local, fresh top quality food & plants. An initiative of the South Hams Agricultural Forum and supported by South Hams District Council
Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta
12 - 17 Aug
Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Tennis Tournament
Monday 20th August 2012 to Saturday 1st September 2012, 44th Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta Tennis Tournament . Open Events
Torbay Week
24 - 29 Aug
Torbay Regatta
25 - 28 Aug
Summer Bank Holiday
27 Aug
Stoke Fleming show
27 Aug
Red Arrows Torquay
29 Aug
168th Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 2012
Thursday 30th August 2012 to Saturday 1st September 2012 Well...it's the busiest week of the year! There will be air displays, hopefully the red arrows will be back; rowing in whalers & weara boats too; tugs of war on & off the water; a great big fun fair; lots of food; pavement artistry; shopping in a warm tent(!); hog roasts & music.....go on visit us at Regatta!
SEPTEMBER
Heritage Open Days
6 - 9 Sept
Dartmouth Farmers Market
Saturday 8th Sepetember 2012 Old Market Square 9am - 1pm Pop along & support the local producers and buy local, fresh top quality food & plants. An initiative of the South Hams Agricultural Forum and supported by South Hams District Council
Brixham – Fishstock
8 Sept
Kingswear Regatta
Each year Kingswear Regatta aims to provide a fun, local family weekend, hopefully with something for everyone. At the same time we try to raise money for local charities and organisations. This year we have chosen Froward Point National Coastwatch and the national charity Help for Heroes as our main beneficiaries. The latter is an exception to the local rule but we felt it would prove a popular choice. The Regatta enjoys a unique location with Waterhead Creek providing opportunities for fun and more serious rowing races. Why not have a go yourself ? There are several ‘enter on the day’ events. Jubilee Park itself provides an area of grass where families can picnic and relax, be entertained and allow their children to play safely. Good food, good company and lots of fun are always the order of the day!
8 - 9 Sept
Agatha Christie week
9 - 16 Sep, Each year, the English Riviera transforms itself into the murder mystery capital of the country, with ladies and gents in their period finery immersing themselves in tea parties, theatre, dinners on steam trains and vintage bus tours. Why? For the annual Agatha Christie Festival in honour of the Queen of Crime, who was born in Torquay in 1890. The festival is a fabulous occasion for fans from all over the world to congregate and celebrate Dame Agatha Christie’s life and times. Round every corner there is a murder mystery: on steam trains, in spooky country inns, and in rambling seaside pubs. You’ll also find competitions, book launches, exclusive events and even a birthday fireworks display. The official Agatha Christie Theatre Company perform their latest production at the Princess Theatre (2012 is Murder on the Nile) and Poirot is ever on-hand should there be a case or two to solve.
Widecombe Fair
11 Sep
SOUTH DEVON WALKING FESTIVAL
23rd - 26th September Thank you to all who joined us for the 2010 festival, despite some patches of damp weather we had a great time and another great programme with 33 routes through stunning coastal, estuarine and rolling green countryside. We hope to see you again this year for a compact festival. We are now open for bookings for this event so it's time to check out what the Festival has to offer - then come and join in all the fun! To help you make the most of the Festival, we have used symbols to distinguish events and activities; as these are being hosted across the various Information Centre we also have colour coded the itinerary so you know who to contact, with full details listed under the Festivals Booking Info. You can enjoy many of the events and activities within the Festival COMPLETELY FREE but we must ask you to please book in advance due to minimum/maximum numbers to avoid disappointment. For full details of each daily event please visit www.kingsbridgeinfo.co.uk/festival
OCTOBER
DARTMOUTH FISHING FESTIVAL
06th Oct 2012 - 08th Oct 2012 details to follow
Dartmouth Farmers Market
Saturday 13th October 2012 Old Market Square 9am - 1pm Pop along & support the local producers and buy local, fresh top quality food & plants. An initiative of the South Hams Agricultural Forum and supported by South Hams District Council
DARTMOUTH GALLERIES WEEK
26th October - 2012, Full details to follow
The fabulous Dartmouth Food Festival 2012
Friday 26th to Sunday 28th October 2012. 2011 was a phenomenally successful event....the crowds came out & everyone had a great time. Cafe Alf Rescoe held the Food Festival Quiz...think the top prize went to Kingswear (once again!) and we were also with Coast & Country Cottages in the Avenue Gardens all weekend keeping people refreshed (or awake!) with lots of good coffee & tempting cakes there was even a browie tower demonstration in there too! Planning now going on for the 2012 event & for up to date info check out www.dartmouthfoodfestival.com The Dartmouth Food Festival first took place in 2002 in Dartmouth's Market Square. There were only a handful of stalls but a huge amount of enthusiasm from local restaurants, hotels and producers. Over the last 9 years, it's developed into a major food event or as The Daily Telegraph put it (February 2011), a 'heady mix of celebrity chefs, parties, food markets, tasting shacks and demonstrations'. We saw local heroes like Jane Baxter (Riverford Organics) and Holly Jones (Manna from Devon) cooking alongside wine experts Fiona Beckett (The Guardian) and award-winning Tim McLaughlin-Green from Sommeliers Choice. Our real aim is to showcase the best that South Devon has to offer - from Riverford Farm Organics through to Well Hung meat and Bigbury Bay Oysters. We're also celebrating the quality of our award-winning restaurants (The Seahorse, Restaurant Angelique, Ode in Shaldon and the Millbrook Inn, South Pool to name but a few) and their amazing chefs. It's probably true to say that South Devon has the most award winning chefs per square foot than any other part of the country (or is that just us being biased?!).
NOVEMBER
Dart Drama Festival
Wednesday 9th - Saturday 12th November 2011. Come and celebrate with us, as we continue to promote the very best in amateaur drama from throughout the South Hams and Torbay. Eight groups will come inder the spotlight as they perform a programme of one act Plays showcasing their work & talents. Our four day event consists of two complete performances by all eight participating Amateur Dramatic Societies (four plays per night). We encourage you to see all eight plays and our Combo Ticket is priced to reflect this. To do so you will need to be able to visit The Flavel twice during The Festival. Performances commence at 19:30 with a 20 minute interval and finish at approximately 22:00. Please arrive promptly, performance overruns may cause attendees to miss ferries. For further info please visit http://www.dartdramafestival.org.uk/
Dartmouth Farmers Market
Saturday 10th November 2012 Old Market Square 9am - 1pm Pop along & support the local producers and buy local, fresh top quality food & plants. An initiative of the South Hams Agricultural Forum and supported by South Hams District Council
Teignmouth Jazz Festival
16 - 18 Nov
Christmas Lights switch on
30 Nov
Candlelit Dartmouth 30 Nov, 1Dec 2012 Christmas markets, lantern procession, Santa arriving by boat. Do your Christmas shopping in Dartmouth and discover something different in our wonderful selection of independent shops and galleries.
DECEMBER
Farmers’ Market December 8
Dartmouth Players Panto December 28-31 Dec
New Year Street Fancy Dress party 31st December
BRIXHAM CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL
December 2012 - Brixham Christmas Carnival from 4.30pm from Oxen Cove and around the town.
TOTNES CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
A series of three festive evenings on Tuesdays with entertainment, shopping, food and lots of fun. December - 5pm to 10pm
DARTMOUTH CASTLE – ADULT GHOST TOURS
December- tours 6pm & 8pm. Adults only. Enjoy a special ghost tour of Dartmouth Castle at night led by our historical characters. Explore every part of this atmospheric site including the Gun Battery and its maze of spooky passages. Hear tales of times gone by and bewareof any unexpected visitors who may be lurking round the corner!
Price: Adults £15. English Heritage Members £12. Over 16's only. Booking essential: 0870 3331183. www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth
BRITANNIA ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE VOLUNTEER BAND - CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Friday 7th & Saturday 8th December. 7.30pm Casper John Hall. Tickets available from Dartmouth Tourist Information Office £8.00. Tickets must be obtained prior to the concert.
Dartmouth Farmers Market Saturday 8th December 2012 Old Market Square 9am - 1pm Pop along & support the local producers and buy local, fresh top quality food & plants.
ST PETERS CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
St Peter's Church, Stoke Fleming December 2012. Twenty eight Christmas trees lit and decorated inside the church - 'A magical wonderland full of colour, light and humour!' Refreshments - teas/coffee/squash/Christmas cake & biscuits. Raising funds for Rowcroft Hospice and St Peter's Church. Friday 9th Saturday 10th Sun 11th 10.00am - 6.00pm . Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm (Closing service) Live music played on the organ. We again thank Garden time Limited for their kindness in providing our tress with a generous discount.
COOMBE FARM GALLERY
Dittisham ‘Spirit of Giving’ Christmas Exhibition Mon - Sat 10.00-.5.00pm www.coombegallery.com
DARTMOUTH PLAYERS PANTO
More info to follow
DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY & RIVERBOAT CO - SANTA STEAM SPECIALS
December. Santa Steam Specials - We will be operating steam trains to see Santa. Sign up to the newsletter on our website to be the first to knopw when the tickets go on sale! visit www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk or call 01803 834488
DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY & RIVER CO - CHAMPAGNE CRUISE & CHRISTMAS PARTY
December - Glass of champagne with canapés on arrival followed by fabulous Gourmet DinnerDress code: Cocktail and Black TieDeparts Dartmouth 7.30p.m.Tickets £42.00. Christmas Party Dancing to Demon Disco with Festive Dining -Departs Dartmouth 7.30p.m. Tickets £28.00 For info please visist www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk or call 01803 834488
DARTMOUTH APPRENTICE - BAZ SINGS SWING
Call to book your table - it will be a show not to be missed. 01803 837820
DARTMOUTH FATSTOCK SHOW
11th December - Dartmouth Fatstock Show - held in the Old Market More info to follow shortly.
DARTMOUTH APPRENTICE - D-DAY DARLINGS
Book: 01803 837820 www.dartmouthapprentice.com
PANTOMIME AT THE FLAVEL –
Weds 28th Dec - Sat 31st Dec @ 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
Info: www.theflavel.org.uk
NEW YEAR STREET FANCY DRESS PARTY
Saturday 31st December
MORE ATTRACTIONS
DARTMOUTH MUSEUM
Dartmouth Museum is a small, fascinating and interesting museum housed in an atmospheric old merchant's house, built in approximately 1640. The Museum houses an extensive collection of artefacts, models, paintings and photographs which can help you explore and develop your interests, whether they be in maritime history, the social and economic history of the town of Dartmouth, or the physical changes to the town over the past centuries. From the moment you walk through the door you will be transported into the past life of this wonderful town, and begin to understand more about the strong link between the people of the town and the sea. It's a great day out for a wet day or a dry one. We're open every day. Well, not Christmas day, nor Boxing Day, nor New Year's Day. We love having people visit us at Dartmouth Museum. We're small, but perfectly formed. There's stuff for the grown up’s and stuff for the kids. We even have a small museum shop - not the usual gift shop, but selling items of local interest.
Opening Times; Summer (April - End October) Sunday and Monday 13:00-16:00 Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-16:00
Winter (November - End March) Daily 12:00-15:00. Prices, Adults £2.00, Concessions (Seniors) £1.50, Children (under 18) £0.50
ROYAL CASTLE HOTEL - SPIT ROAST LUNCHES
The Royal Castle Hotel's famous Spit Roast Lunch in The Galleon Bar.
PAIGNTON ZOO - BADGER WATCH
Badger Watch runs from 6th April to 26th October 2011, on Wednesday evenings only. Booking Essential as space is limited - call 0844 474 2222
OVERBECK'S SALCOMBE - NATIONAL TRUST
Garden, Shop and Tea Room 11.00 - 5.00pm (4.15pm Tea Room)
START POINT LIGHTHOUSE
Guided tours around the Lighthouse begin on Wednesdays and Sundays with extra days in the main holidays. For info please visit: www.trinityhouse.co.uk
BRITANNIA ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE - PUBLIC TOURS
Guided tours normally take place on Wednesdays and Sundays throughout the summer season until October. There are thirty places on each tour, which must be booked through the Tourist Information Centre
BELLINI'S PIANO BAR - APRIL EVENTS Thursday Nights is Cocktail Night - Enjoy selected cocktails '2 for 1' whilst you sing along to tracks of Motown and Soul Friday
BERRY HEAD HOTEL - REGULAR EVENTS
Wednesday Night: Live Chef's Demonstration Cooking - something different to whet your appetite each week! Starts around 7.30pm. Friday Night: Enjoy Southern Comfort live music from around 9.oopm
DARTMOUTH FARMERS' MARKETS
Local Food from a local source in the Old Market Square, Dartmouth on the second Saturday of every month.
PRINCESS THEATRE TORQUAY –
For info visit or Box Office 0844 871 3023
JUNIOR ZOO VET EXPERIENCE - PAIGNTON ZOO
Are you interested in veterinary science? If you're aged between 11 and 15 you can get hands on with a number of genuine zoo vet tasks. For further details telephone 0844 474 2224 or e mail education@paigntonzoo.org.uk
MANNA FROM DEVON COOKING COURSES 2011
Fabulous cooking courses run throughout 2011 www.mannafromdevon.com/cookingdiary.htm
SAILING SCHOOL AT DITTISHAM –
07973 520515 OR 01803 722365
BLACKPOOL SANDS –VENUS CAFE
open daily from 9.30 to 5pm, and 6-9pm Friday & Saturday.
RIVERFORD FIELD KITCHEN –
Award-Winning restaurant and tours of the farm Book 01803 762074.
SRS RIDING STABLES –
Pony trekking, hacks or lessons, any age (over 6yrs) 07974 813389.
PAIGNTON ZOO –
Committed to the conservation of plants and animals throughout the world. 01803 697500
TORQUAY COASTAL ZOO –
The best place to ‘sea life up close’. On the sea front at Torquay. 01803 202470.
SOUTH WEST COAST PATH –
Wonderful walks along the Coast Path -– Call in at the TIC for information on local walks
HAMBLYNS COOMBE –
Natural seven acre Dittisham garden with stone & bronze sculptures. Book 01803 722228.
NATIONAL TRUST - OVERBECKS The Tearoom will be open every weekend from 11.00am - 3.00pm and the Garden open daily except Fridays from 11.00am - 4.00pm. 01st Jan 2011 - 31st Mar 2011
TRAILBLAZE
Test your spirit and ignite your soul in a unique way with Trailblaze. The challenge is to run a stretch of coast from Dartmouth to Plymouth, one of the most beautiful coastlines in the UK. www.trail-blaze.com
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