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What's on Dartmoor Diary July 2010

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Thursday 1st July to Thursday 30th September 10.30am - 4pm Dartmoor to the Sea, The Church House, Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Free exhibition of machine embroidered pictures by Pauline Hearn. For further information telephone 01364 621321 or email the National Trust at The Church House for more details.
Thursday 1st July 9am-1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Friday 2nd July Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1 - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park.

Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local veg. More info on the flea market website.
Saturday 3rd July Produce market on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Victory hall in Lewdown (between Moretonhampstead and Exeter) 10am to 1pm Stalls include Locally Baked Bread, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Fish, Fruit & Vegetables, Herbs & Spices, Fresh Eggs, Tasty Local Cheese, Hand Made Fudges, Home made Preserves, Antiques and bric a brac.
Saturday 3rd July 10am-12pm & 2-4pm Boilers Ain’t Boring. Find out why on this quirky tour of Castle Drogo’s heating system! Descend into the bowels of the Castle with a visit to the now obsolete oil fired boilers. Then climb onto the roof to see the magnificent view of the Teign Valley that will soon be providing our heating fuel. You will also take a trip to our new environmentally friendly biomass boiler where you can discover what biomass is and see the boiler in action. A unique opportunity to take a peek at the inner workings of Castle Drogo! Please note this tour includes many stairs over many levels. Not suitable for children under 12. £5 per person and £2.50 for children under 16. Booking essential on (01647) 433306.
Sunday 4th July 1.30pm-5.30pm Heathercombe, Manaton, Devon.
30 acres of varied garden set in tranquil wooded valley 1,000 feet up on Dartmoor. Woodland walks beside streams, ponds and lake; hundreds of specimen trees; woodland garden and fernery; extensive bluebells complementing fine collection of rhododendrons; wild flower meadow in orchard of West Country fruit trees. Attractive cottage gardens with interesting herbaceous plantings,newly-established bog/stream garden. Seats and sandy paths.Visitors also welcome by appointment.
Sunday 4th July 12-3pm Fresh and Fruity at Castle Drogo. An apple juice sampling day with our local suppliers, come along and see the varieties on offer in our shop.
Wednesday 7th July 9am-1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 7th July Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 8th July 9am-1pm Buckfastleigh
Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Friday 9th July Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1 - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park. Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local veg. More info on the flea market website.
Friday 9th July 6-9pm Castle Drogo in a Different Light. Enjoy a delicious supper in our new café before having a special spring evening tour of Drogo. A unique chance to see the House as a guest at a Drewe family party would have in the 1930’s. Round off this fantastic experience with a glass of bubbly while watching the sun set on the Castle roof (weather permitting) £20 per person. Booking essential on (01647) 434144.
Saturday 10th July 10 am - 12 noon, Hittisleigh Market held in Hittisleigh village hall, every 2nd Saturday. There will be available produce, meat, cheese, plants, cakes, preserves etc. Contact Shirley for further information 01647 24453.
Saturday 10th July Chagford Antiques and Collectors' Fair The Jubilee Hall. There is adequate car parking adjacent. From 10am until 4pm and refreshments are available all day. Admission is free, visitors are able to make a charitable contribution if they wish. This event is organised by Hyson Fairs Limited, in aid of Leukaemia Research.
Saturday 10th July Tavistock Farmers Market in Bedford Square 9 til 1 Stall holders are all Farmers, growers or producers themselves. Tavistock Farmers Market website.
Saturday 10th July 8.30am-1pm Produce Market takes place in the centre of the Bovey Tracey every other Saturday. Meat, fairtrade goods, cheeses, preserves and plants. Marion on 01626 834109 for more information.
Sunday 11th July 12.30 - 4.30pm Jazz on the Lawn,
Finch Foundry, nr Okehampton. An afternoon of jazz featuring one of the West-country’s best bands – The Plough Boys. Adult £8 – admission by ticket only. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions on the day and bring a picnic. Normal admission charges apply. Further information on 01837 840046 or email the National Trust at the Finch Foundry for more information.
Tuesday 13th July Manaton Market
second Tuesday of the month, where you can buy lots of local goods including cakes, puddings and pies, honey, fresh eggs, cheese, meat from local farms, pork, lamb, bacon, even locally made fudge. Get yourselves along to the Parish Hall to find all these goodies. From 10.30 to 12.30. Contact Mrs. Christina Everett on 01647 221302 for further details.
Wednesday 14th July 9am-1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 14th July Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 15th July 9am-1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Thursday 15th July 1 - 3pm Living in Plymbridge Woods, nr Plymouth. A guided walk looking at life in the valley from the late 19th to mid 20th century, using photographs and personal recollections. Adult £4, child £2 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at Plym Bridge Grid Ref SX 524 585. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01752 341377 or email the National Trust for further information.
Friday 16th July Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1 - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park. Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local veg. More info on the flea market website.
Friday 16th and Saturday 17th July Chagstock 2010 music festival
The Hoosiers, Seth Lakeman, The Quails Recently supported MUSE at Teignmouth, just a few of the bands who will be performing see the Chagstock website for more details. Chagstock is supporting the Devon Air Amublance Trust and Water Aid.
Saturday 19th June 9 'til 1p.m Okehampton farmers market has over 20 stalls in the centre of town on the third Saturday of each month. When the weather is right, there is a fresh fish stall, and every week you can buy locally produced meat, free range chicken, venison, bread and cider along with vegetables, herbs and yogurt. Contact Ruth Kelsey 01837 811762 for any more info. Okehampton Market website should you wish to see more information.
Saturday 17th July and Sunday 18th July 2pm-5pm.
Coombe Trenchard, Lewtrenchard, Devon.
Coombe Trenchard's 8-acre Arts & Crafts garden was designed in1906 by architect Walter Sarel, with terraces, garden buildings, paths and bridges. Still a work in progress, 2 yrs into restoration project, forgotten paths, woodland garden, water gardens and the pattern of long forgotten Edwardian planting schemes have been discovered.
Visitors also welcome by appointment. Refreshments Cream teas. Contact Philip & Sarah Marsh by email or telephone 01566 783179. Admission. £4, child free.
Wednesday 21st July 9am-1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 21st July Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 22nd July 9am-1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Friday 23rd July Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1 - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park. Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local veg. More information on the flea market website.
Friday 23rd July and Saturday 24th July 7pm - 10pm Andrew's Corner Belstone,
EX20 1RD, 3m E of Okehampton. Signed to Belstone. In village signed Skaigh. Admission £5, chd free, wine. Homemade teas. Tel 01837 840332 or email Robin and Edwina. Parking restricted but cars may be left on nearby common. Visitors welcome by appointment. Well established, wildlife-friendly, well-labelled plantsman's garden in stunning high moorland setting. Variety of garden habitats incl woodland areas, bog garden, pond; wide range of unusual trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants for yr-round effect incl alpines, rhododendrons, bulbs and maples; spectacular autumn colour. Organic kitchen garden, greenhouse and chickens. Featured on ITV 'Wild Gardens' and in 'Devon Life' and 'Country Homes and Interiors' magazines. Wheelchair access difficult when wet.
Saturday 24th July
Dartmoor Auctioneer Auction will take place at Chagford today. Jewellery, antiques, porcelain, paintings, medals, copper and brass, watches, clocks, ceramics and instruments. Viewing starts at 8.30 and Bidding at 10 sharp. Teas and coffees available. Ring 01647 432415 for further details or to discuss possible entries for the sale. Log onto the auction website to see some of the fascinating entries. If you have any entries for inclusion ring John to let him know.
Saturday 24th July 9.30am-3pm Village Market usually the 4th Saturday of the month.The market is held in the Church House, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, owned by The National Trust. With a wide range of produce, from olives, olive oil to locally grown vegetables and plants. Cheeses, apple juice, honey, home made bread, cakes, jams, chutneys, beef, lamb and pork from local Widecombe farms.
Contact Diana Cameron or Richard Holmes on 01364 621218. See Widecombe market's website for more information.
Saturday 24th July Tavistock Farmers Market in Bedford Square 9 til 1 Stall holders are all Farmers, growers or producers themselves. Tavistock Farmers Market website.
Saturday 24th July 8.30am-1pm Produce Market
takes place in the centre of the Bovey Tracey every other Saturday.Meat, fairtrade goods, cheeses, preserves and plants. Marion on 01626 834109 for more information.
Saturday 24th July to Monday 30th August 11am–4pm Go Green for Life! Trail.Follow the trail around the garden and grounds and discover how green Castle Drogo is, from recycling to producing our own heat from Estate resources, and our future plans for producing our own energy. Find out how you can Go Green for Life! in order to make changes in your life to reduce your impact on our world. £1.50 per child (including prize). Normal admission prices apply.
Sunday 25th July 12 noon-3.30pm Woodland Explorer Fun Day at Lydford Gorge, nr Okehampton. Lots of seasonal games and activities for all the family in the orchard and woodland. Suitable for children aged 5+. Normal admission charges apply. For information telephone 01822 820320/820441 or email the National Trust at Lydford Gorge for more info.
Wednesday 28th July 9am-1pm Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887
Wednesday 28th July 11am-1pm & 2-4pm Wild Child Wednesdays at Castle Drogo. Get your hands dirty by joining in a variety of fun filled nature activities. Phone for details of specific activities each day. Normal admission prices apply and £2 for activities.
Wednesday 28th July 2 - 4pm Pond Dipping, Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey. Discover the life in the leat with the aid of nets and microscopes. Child £2 (children must be accompanied by adults). Meet in main car park, Grid Ref SX 805 786. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01626 834748 or email the National Trust at Bovey Tracey for more info.
Wednesday 28th July Curry night
every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 29th July 9am-1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Thursday 29th July 10am-1pm Creative Woodland Art, Plym Bridge, nr Plymouth. An opportunity to explore the woods and play outdoors using arts and crafts. Child £4 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at Plym Bridge, Grid Ref SX 524 585. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01752 341377 or email the National Trust at Plym Bridge for further information.
Thursday 29th July 2-4pm Saxon Pot Making at Lydford Gorge, nr Okehampton. Make a clay pot, Saxon style! Suitable for children aged 4-12 years. £2 per pot. Normal admission charges apply. For info tel 01822 820320/820441 or email the National Trust at Lydford Gorge for more info..
Thursday 29th July 2-4pm Saxon Pot Making at Lydford Gorge, nr Okehampton. Make a clay pot, Saxon style! Suitable for children aged 4-12 years. £2 per pot. Normal admission charges apply. For info tel 01822 820320/820441 or email the National Trust at Lydford Gorge for further information.
Friday 30th July Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1 - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park. Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local veg. More information on the flea market website.
Saturday 31st July Whiddon Down Produce Market is held every 4th Saturday of the month in the Village Hall. Vegetables, summer fruits, lots of jams and chutneys in season. Pies and home made cakes.
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