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MAY
Thursday 1st May
Every 1st Thursday of the month.
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Blues at The Wharf, Tavistock. Devon Blues Band SmokeStack, are resident.
Come and listen, or join in. Amplifiers, etc provided, bring your own
instrument. Blues at The Wharf has been going for a year and has developed into
Devon's Best Blues Club, with superb music and a wonderful atmosphere. Details
on
www.lemonrock.com/smokestack
or
www.tavistockwharf.com
Contact Michael Cranmer 07850 964359
Friday
2nd May at Chagford - a really good
little Flea Market in the hall next to the car park. Lots of bargains. 10 'til 1
Saturday May 3rd
11am –
4pm Wizards Trail
Castle Drogo Follow the trail around the garden and grounds and discover the
wizards secrets!£1.50 per trail (including prize) and normal admission charges
apply. Contact Ros King, Property Administration Officer, 01647 433306,
ros.king@nationaltrust.org.uk
Saturday May 3rd The Tinner's Fair
will be held in Chagford at St. Michael & All Angels church and it's grounds
from 11 to 4
This is a Church and Community event with lots of stalls, attractions, displays
and music. Medieaval costumes welcome.
Saturday May 3rd It's
Lustleigh May Day today. Starts at 2p.m. Country day out with stalls,
races for the kids, horse show, rides..
Come and have an afternoon in the sunshine. Refreshments available.
Saturday May 3rd until June 15th Contributing to
the ongoing debate of sustainability and future protection of the environment,
the Exhibition Reclaiming Beauty will investigate
makers who choose to use reclaimed materials and will explore the subtlety
required in transforming waste and found items into beautiful objects. It will
showcase leading practitioners working in metal, wood, textiles, fashion
accessories, furniture and sculpture.
www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk
Sunday 4th May
11am –
4pm Wizards Trail
Castle Drogo Follow the trail around the garden and grounds and discover the
wizards secrets!£1.50 per trail (including prize) and normal admission charges
apply. Contact Ros King, Property Administration Officer, 01647 433306,
ros.king@nationaltrust.org.uk
Sunday 4th May Exeter Great West Run. Including the
Family Fun run click
here
for the link
Sunday 4th May
Bullers Arms, Chagford, traditional
Carvery – every Sunday 12 – 6 (or supplies run out). Best to book if you
want to guarantee a table between 12 and 2. 01647 432348
Monday 5th May
11am –
4pm Wizards Trail
Castle Drogo Follow the trail around the garden and grounds and discover the
wizards secrets!£1.50 per trail (including prize) and normal admission charges
apply. Contact Ros King, Property Administration Officer, 01647 433306,
ros.king@nationaltrust.org.uk
Monday 5th May - May Day Bank Holiday at the Forest
Inn, Hexworthy (01364 631211) BEER FESTIVAL – All
day, old fashioned games throughout the day – 1:00 PM ‘TIL 4:00 PM
AND 7:00 PM ‘TIL 10:00 PM. MOOR K9 FUN DOG SHOW – 4:00 PM Ten classes plus and
assault course £1 PER DOG PER CLASS. Hog Roast– 1:00 PM 'til the hog
is no longer !! Proceeds to Huccaby Church fund. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday 7th May
 Bingo tonight
at The Bullers Arms in Chagford  with
proceeds going to support the Devon Air Ambulance.
begins at 9.30 Come along and let your hair down !!!
Thursday 8th May It's Blues at The Wharf,
Tavistock, this start around 8.30, ends around 11.30. Listen to the
resident band SmokeStack, or jam with them. £2.50 on the door.
www.tavistockwharf.com
Thursday 8th May The Miniature Pony
Centre is open every day now... Click here for a
10% discount voucher
Thursday 8th May
starting at 10.30 a guided Moorland walk.
Starting at Ivybridge click
here for more information
Thursday 8th May
starting at 9 Buckfastleigh
Community Market. Buckfastleigh Town Hall. Local produce, Fair Trade
refreshments, disabled access, local parking. Contact Jenny 07799 534974.
Friday
9th May at Chagford - a really good
little Flea Market in the hall next to the car park. Lots of bargains. 10 'til 1
Friday 9th May
starting at 10.30 a guided 6 hour
High Moorland walk.
Starting at Two Bridges click
here for more information
Friday 9th May
7.30pm New Theatre, Exeter Angel Exit Theatre Company presents The Black
Curtain Paranoia, betrayal and murder in a film noir style thriller. The Black
Curtain - a gripping, stylish piece of theatre, at once glamorously removed and
frighteningly close to the corruption of modern society. Set in the dark
underbelly of a world where shafts of light pierce Venetian blinds and
illuminate
 a trench-coated chorus,
this starkly contemporary tale is inspired by topical news stories such as the
poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko, the death of David Kelly and the bugging of
well-known politicians. Tickets £8 Child £5 Box Office 01392 277189 Credit Cards
01392 211080 Cygnet Training Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter Phone: 01392 277189
Email: CygnetArts@btconnect.com
Support live theatre..... real actors, real actress and real action.!!!
Sat
10th May Starting at 8.30 Bovey
Tracey Produce Market. Union Square, Town Centre. Contact M Carpenter Tel: 01626
834109.
Sat
10th May Starting at 9 Tavistock
Farmers Market. Bedford Square. Contact
www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com
Saturday 10th May
Dartmoor Volunteer Days. Join Dartmoor National Park
Rangers to help make a practical difference to Dartmoor. Why not help with some
litter picking and gorse clearance work at Clearbrook, near Yelverton. The
activity is between 10 am - 3 pm so you will need a packed lunch and a drink and
to wear old clothes. For more information and to book. Contact Ella Briens 07711
104546.click
here for more information
Saturday 10th May Plant Extravaganza at Buckland
Monachorum Village Hall Great plants for sale for Children's Hospice South West
Sat
10th May - Throwleigh, Come and see the Dartmoor Pixie Band,
 Sarah Bazeley calling)
Sat 10th May 11a.m.
National Trust Kill All or Cure All. Lydford Gorge. Guided walk. Learn about
medicinal uses and folklore of
wild flowers. Booking essential. Contact
lydfordgorge@nationaltrust.org.uk Tel: 01822 820320.
Sunday 11th May
Bullers Arms, Chagford, traditional
Carvery – every Sunday 12 – 6 (or supplies run out). Best to book if you
want to guarantee a table between 12 and 2. 01647 432348
Sunday
11th May Tree identification for beginners.
Drakeford Bridge. An afternoon walk lead by Albert
Nott. Meet at the Woodland Trust car park at Drakeford Bridge map ref SX 789 802
Suitable for all ages. Adults with children. Please wear sensible shoes.
More information on
www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Sunday
11th May starting at
10a.m. 2hr Stroll, Quarry & Granite Tramway (Haytor,
Lower Car Park)click
here for more information
Sunday
11th May
starting at 2p.m. Guided one and a half stroll, Mediaeval Landscape (Hound Tor)
click
here for more information
Sunday 11th May The Miniature Pony
Centre is open every day now... Click here for a
10% discount voucher
Monday 12th May
Every 2nd Monday of the month Blues Jam Session, at the Victoria Inn, North
Street, Ashburton. Good music, Good Beers, etc, Good Food, Good company.
Come along to listen or join in. Contact Michael Cranmer 07850 964359
Tuesday 13th May starting at 11a.m. a
5 hour guided walk
Forest On The Hill (Haytor, Lower Car Park)
Join local guide Phil Page as he explores some of the locations used in the book
'Forest on the Hill' by Eden Philpotts. During lunch (please bring a packed
lunch) delve into Phil's extensive archive of information about Eden Philpotts
and the Yarner Wood area. Click
here for more information
Wednesday 14th May
Starting at 6 a.m.
A 2 hour stroll ' The early bird catches the worm' !!
(Meldon Reservoir) Join a National Park Authority
ecologist for the dawn chorus, learn about the bird species in this area and
other wildlife and flora. Click
here for more
Wednesday 14th May
Starting at 10.30a.m. A
3 hour guided walk 'Dartmoor Legends and folklore. Hound Tor.
Click
here for more
Wednesday 14th May 2p.m.
National Trust Plants,
Potions and Myths. Plymbridge Woods. Booking essential. Contact stephen.holley@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel: 01752 341377
Wednesday 14th May
Pub
Quiz on Wednesday nights at The Bullers Arms
in Chagford - £1 per player with proceeds going to support the Devon Air
Ambulance. We raised over £200 last year from the quiz. Snowball
question for the money pot – currently standing at £ ???
It's always some obscure question that people have never heard of, but it might
be your specialist subject ....come on- it's a fun evening. Quiz begins at
9.15ish
01647 432348
 Thursday 15th May
Devon's biggest agricultural show -
Devon County Show Click
here for the website
Thursday 15th May
Explore the beautiful Yarner Wood to see lots of
spring birds, possibly including pied flycatchers. Meet at car park
on Trendlebeare Down. 9.30a.m. start. Map ref SW 784 983 NOT YARNER CAR PARK
Please car share if possible. Optional
picnic to follow. Donation of £2 per adult please. More information on
www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Thursday 15th May
starting at 9 Buckfastleigh
Community Market. Buckfastleigh Town Hall. Local produce, Fair Trade
refreshments, disabled access, local parking. Contact Jenny 07799 534974.
Friday 16th May
Devon's biggest agricultural show -
Devon County Show.
Click
here for the website
Friday 16th May 3
guided walks
organised by Dartmoor National Parks
Starting at 9 with a
3 hours stroll
Recognising Bird Song (Trendlebere) Please bring
binoculars and do not wear brightly coloured clothing. Book on 01822 890414 and
at 10 a.m. a 4hr Walk, On The Trail Of The Hound (Princetown)
Walk and talk about the possible locations used in the story of the 'Hound of
the Baskervilles' and at 10. 30 you can join in on the
Walks For Women (Bel Tor Corner) These walks will be led by a female
guide and will provide an introduction to Dartmoor in the company of other
women. Click
here for more information
Saturday 17th May
9 'til 1.30p.m. Held on the third Saturday of
every month Okehampton Farmers' Market, centre of
the town around St James' Chapel square.The Market has 20 stalls of local foods
& crafts. You will find pork and pork products, free range
 chicken, venison,
ostrich meat and products, lamb, beef and game in season. Fresh fish (weather
permitting) and beer. Luxury pâtés, cheeses, preserves, honey, apple juices and
cider. Bread, cakes and chocolates. Vegetables and fruit in season. Free range
eggs, yogurt. Herbs, herbaceous and perennial plants. Further info- Linda Davis
01409 221 991 +
info@okehamptonfarmersmarket.co.uk
Saturday 17th May noon
Milton Combe Village Hall Market and Café.
Contact V Stewart Tel: 01822 854865.
Saturday 17th May
Devon's biggest agricultural show -
Devon County Show Click
here for the website
Saturday 17th May
Come and join us for a guided walk to
hear
Snipe drumming.
Starting at 9.15p.m. Peter Glanville
will be guiding the walk. Meet at Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre car park
at Princetown. More information on
www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Friday
16th May at Chagford - a really good
little Flea Market in the hall next to the car park. Lots of bargains. 10 'til 1
Monday 19th May
The Miniature Pony
Centre is open every day now... Click here for a
10% discount voucher
Monday 19th May
10:30: 2hr Stroll, Discover the Dam (Shipley
Bridge) Easy going stroll to the Avon Dam
Click
here for more information
Tuesday 20 May
at the Two Bridges Hotel FREE HAWK DISPLAY
WITH LUNCH Experience the majesty of the Dartmoor Hawkers magnificent
birds of prey as they swoop & dive in a display of power & grace. Or join the
Dartmoor Ranger on a (not too strenuous!) walk as he leads you through the
History of the moor from Bronze Age to present day. Book through
this page link
Tuesday 20 May
11am –
5pm Spring Manuscript Workshop at
Castle Drogo “For summer is a-coming and winter’s gone away oh!”Come and
learn about the Maying rituals of love and courtship in medieval times, through
poetry and manuscript images. A rare chance to create a love knot or a beautiful
border design from early manuscript images. Illuminate your work by embossing it
with gold and silver. For all abilities and includes tuition. Morning and
afternoon tea included. £30 including light lunch, £25 without lunch. Booking
essential. Contact Ros King, Property Administration Officer, 01647 433306,
ros.king@nationaltrust.org.uk
Tuesday 20 May
starting at 10.30a.m. - a
5hr guided walk
from Princetown. 'Crock of Gold and Child's Tomb'Click
here for more
Wednesday 21st May
Pub
Quiz on Wednesday nights at The Bullers Arms
in Chagford - £1 per player with proceeds going to support the Devon Air
Ambulance. We raised over £200 last year from the quiz. Snowball
question for the money pot – currently standing at £ ???
It's always some obscure question that people have never heard of, but it might
be your specialist subject ....come on- it's a fun evening. Quiz begins at
9.15ish
01647 432348
Thursday
May 22, 23, and 24th  7.30pm June 25 26 7.30pm Cygnet Company presents
'Two' by Jim
Cartwright at the New Theatre, Exeter 'Two' is set in a typical northern pub. Over the course of the night, we meet the
eclectic customers and staff. 14 characters - including the pub's warring
landlord and landlady, an ageing womaniser, a troubled old man and a lost Elvis
fan - are all played by just four actors who take the audience through a whole
range of emotions from misery to joy. A hilarious and moving play, guaranteed to
touch a nerve in anyone who sees it.
Tickets £8, £7 & £5
www.cygnetnewtheatre.com
Friday
23th May at Chagford - a really good
little Flea Market in the hall next to the car park. Lots of bargains. 10 'til 1
Saturday 24 May and Sunday 1 June
11am -
4pm
Castle Drogo Hidden Wildlife Hunt Find out all about the great variety of
wildlife hidden around the garden and grounds.£1.50 per trail (including prize)
and normal admission charges apply. Contact Ros King, Property Administration
Officer, 01647 433306,
ros.king@nationaltrust.org.uk
Saturday 24 May and Sunday 25th
from 2p.m to 6p.m.
Moretonhampstead Gardens
2 complementary gardens of differing character in the centre of Devon. Mardon
and Sutton Mead. Both full of interest. Log on to
:-(click
here for more information)
Monday 26th May
CHAGFORD TWO HILLS RACE
Moorland Hill Race 5.5kms, with 1076ft of climbing
up Meldon and Nattadon Hills.
Tuesday 27 May 6.30pmTalk by Lucy Casson: An
illustrated talk by the celebrated maker who works with reclaimed tin at The
Terrace, Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey. Please purchase tickets in
advance. Tel 01626 832223. Email
devonguild@crafts.org.uk
Wednesday 28th May
Pub
Quiz on Wednesday nights at The Bullers Arms
in Chagford - £1 per player with proceeds going to support the Devon Air
Ambulance. We raised over £200 last year from the quiz. Snowball
question for the money pot – currently standing at £ ???
It's always some obscure question that people have never heard of, but it might
be your specialist subject ....come on- it's a fun evening. Quiz begins at
9.15ish
01647 432348
Wednesday 28 May
11am –
4pm Hidden Wildlife in the Woods
Castle Drogo Join the wardens as they look for the wildlife hidden in the
woods. Various activities throughout the day. Phone for details and timings. £2
per child. Contact Ros King, Property Administration Officer, 01647 433306,
ros.king@nationaltrust.org.uk
Friday 30th May
The Miniature Pony
Centre is open every day now... Click here for a
10% discount voucher
Friday
30th May at Chagford - a really good
little Flea Market in the hall next to the car park. Lots of bargains. 10 'til 1
Friday 30th May and..
3 days and nights of top international
bands
Ashburton Blues
Festival. Headlining today is THE WILDCARDS
Plus! Support BAD KNEES BLUES BAND plus! JAY TAMKIN & THE CRACKERS
Saturday 31st May and..3 days and
nights of top international bands
Ashburton Blues
Festival.Headlining today is DR FEELGOOD
Plus! support SMOKESTACK plus! ERNIE'S RHYTHM SECTION
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