Dartmoor diary. Calendar of events on Dartmoor

JUNE
Sunday 1st June     The third day of top international bands at the Ashburton Blues Festival. Headlining today is IAN PARKER BAND  Plus band IAN BRIGGS & THE SUPERVAMPERS plus ! STEVE DOW website
Sunday 1st June 2p.m. to 5p.m. Open Farm Sunday at Higher Fingle Farm, Drewsteignton. come and see the ducks and free range poultry. Sample some of the produce made in the country. Try the tractor challenge. BBQ and refreshments organised. Bring your

wellies and coats if the weather throws a wobbly !!!!      Here is the website http://www.higherfingle.co.uk 01647 281281

Thursday 5th June Every 1st Thursday of the month. 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

5th, 6th and 7th June Royal Cornwall Show, Wadebridge website

Friday 6th June at Chagford - a really good little Flea Market in the hall next to the car park. Lots of bargains. 10 'til 1

Friday 6th June The Contemporary Craft Fair. Each day from 10.30 At Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey.
Saturday 7th June Children's Craft Tent, Demonstrations on toy making, stone carving etc., Exhibitions,
Sunday 8th June Punch and Judy, Caberet & Ceilidh. Great family weekend in store. See website

Saturday 7th June Teignton Fayre at Drewsteington village. Well worth a trip out to ....... 6.30pm start in the village square.
Monday 9th June ¯¯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. Michael Cranmer 07850 964359
Friday 13th June at Chagford - a really good little Flea Market in the hall next to the car park. Lots of bargains. 10 'til 1
Saturday 14th June Barn Dance at Buckland Abbey in aid of Children's Hospice South West

Saturday 14th June Postbridge, Guided Walk with Roger Swinfen starting at 9.15p.m. - A nightjar walk. Bring torch, ninoculars and anit midge cream. Wear warm clothes. Meet at Postbridge car Park. Call 01822 820292 on the day if the weather is poor... More information on www.devonwildlifetrust.org

Sunday 15 June 11am – 5pm Father's Day Event at Castle Drogo Why not bring your Dad along and celebrate Father’s Day? There is plenty to enjoy from displays of classic cars and tours and advice from our gardener. Treat your Father to a delicious roast lunch in our restaurant. Lunch £22.50 per person. Pre booking advisable on (01647) 434131. Children’s portions available. Normal admission charges apply. Contact Ros King, Property Administration Officer, 01647 433306, ros.king@nationaltrust.org.uk

Friday 20th June Garden open to the public at Walkhampton in aid of Children's Hospice South West.
Friday 20th June at Chagford - a really good little Flea Market in the hall next to the car park. Lots of bargains. 10 'til 1
Saturday 21st June 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
Sunday 22nd June Botany for beginners at Stover Country park, starting at 11a.m. Following last year's successful and enjoyable day, Frances Billinge and Una Galand will lead this walk. Meet at Stover Country Park map ref SX 833 750 Normal car park charges apply. Suitable for all ages - children with adults. Bring a picnic. Call Frances on 01626 833620 This is a joint venture with Devonshire Assoc. Botany Section and Bovey Tracey DWT Local Group. More information on www.devonwildlifetrust.org
Friday 27th June at Chagford - a really good little Flea Market in the hall next to the car park. Lots of bargains. 10 'til 1

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