What's on Dartmoor Diary November 2010

Monday 1st November 10.30 - 1p.m. Christmas Workshop at Castle Drogo. Make Your Own Christmas Card Delight your friends and family with individual home made cards by you ,especially for them. Marcia Horsley will show you how it is done in this hands on workshop for all abilities. £19.00 per person to include a light lunch. Booking essential on (01647) 434144.
Tuesday 2nd November 10.30 – 1p.m. Lecture Lunches at Castle Drogo. Stir it Up!Join Head Chef Alan Loman and spend the morning making your traditional Christmas pudding ready to take home and steam yourself. £16.95 to include a light lunch. Booking essential on (01647) 434144.
Tuesday 2nd November 7.30p.m. every Tuesday Salsa and Argentinian Tango 8.30p.m. - 10p.m. Tavistock Town Hall. Bar available, free parking. For further details telephone 07974 095275 or 07884 381296.
Wednesday 3rd November 9 - 1p.m. Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 3rd November Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 4th November 9 - 1p.m. Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Friday 5th November 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 vegetables.
Saturday 6th November 8.30 - 1p.m. 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 6th November Jumpcross at Chagford. Course includes purpose built water complex, ditches and steps, easy view for spectators, a thrilling ride around with fantastic Dartmoor views. A well organised and safe ride for all ages and abilities. Teaching riders to ride with rhythm and balance. Young horses and young riders welcome. Course at the farm of Kathryn Northway, where livery is available. E-mail Kathryn. Telephone 01647 432089 Broadhalls Farm, Chagford. TQ13 8EH for horseboxes with sat nav !
Saturday 6th November Produce market on the 1st Saturday of each month at the Victory hall in Lewdown (between Exeter and Moretonhampstead) 10 to 1p.m. Stalls include Locally Baked Bread, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Poultry, Fish, Fruit & Veg, Herbs & Spices, Fresh Eggs, Tasty Local Cheese, Hand Made Fudges, Home made Preserves, Antiques and bric a brac.
Saturdays and Sundays 6th November to 21st November Hibernation Hunt. Castle Drogo is put to bed in the winter but what happens to the wildlife that lives on the Estate? Follow our trail around the gardens and grounds to find out! Normal admission prices apply and £1.50 per child (incl. prize).
Wednesday 10th November 9 - 1p.m. Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 10th November Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 12th November 9 - 1p.m. Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre
Thursday 11th November 1 - 3p.m. Upper Plym Archaeology, Blackabrook Bridge. Discover the history of Dartmoor through the remains of Bronze Age houses, Medieval boundaries and carved blocks of granite. Adult £4, child £2 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at Blackabrook Bridge, Grid Ref SX 564 644. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01752 341377 or email the National Trust for more details.
Thursday 11th November 10.30 - 1p.m. Lecture Lunches Yule Log for You at Castle Drogo. Decorate under the watchful eye of our chef and take home a traditional Yule Log ready for your Christmas celebrations.£16.95 per person to include a light lunch. Booking essential on (01647) 434144.
Friday 12th November Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1p.m. Jubilee Hall, next to the car park.

Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local vegetables.
Saturday 13th November 10 - 12 noon, Hittisleigh Market held in Hittisleigh village hall, every 2nd Saturday. There will be available produce, meat, cheese, plants, cakes, preserves etc. Telephone for further information 01647 24453.
Saturday 13th November Tavistock Farmers Market in Bedford Square 9 til 1p.m. Stall holders are all Farmers, growers or producers themselves. Tavistock Farmers Market website.
Sunday 14th November Jumpcross at Chagford. Jumpcross course including purpose built water complex, ditches and steps, easy view for spectators, and a thrilling ride around with fantastic Dartmoor views. A well organised and safe ride for all ages and abilities. Teaching riders to ride with rhythm and balance. Young horses and young riders welcome. Course at the farm of Kathryn Northway, where livery is available. e-mail Kathryn. Telephone 01647 432089 Broadhalls Farm, Chagford. TQ13 8EH for horseboxes with sat nav !
Monday 15th November 10.30 – 1p.m. Christmas Workshops: Make Your Own Gift Boxes at Castle Drogo. Plan now to make your own individual 'gift boxes' for those special Christmas gifts, Marcia Horsley shows you how in this hands on workshop for all abilities. £19.00 per person to include a light lunch. Booking essential on (01647) 434144.
Tuesday 16th November Manaton Market third 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.
Tuesday 16th November 11 – 4p.m. Christmas Calligraphy & Illumination Workshop with Judith Richardson-Dawes at Castle Drogo. Glad Tidings of Great Joy! How was the feast of Christmas celebrated in Medieval Times?A rare chance to enjoy some truly beautiful early Christmas images, The Nativity, and the Giving of Gifts. Meet Saint Nicholas, the 4th Century Father Christmas! Let Medieval Music evoke a Christmas from centuries ago as you create a unique Christmas Greeting Card and illuminate it with brilliant gold leaf! For all abilities. Includes coffee and tuition. £30 including light lunch, £25 without lunch. Booking essential on (01647) 434144.
Wednesday 17th November 9 - 1p.m. Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 17th November Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 18th November 9 - 1p.m. Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Friday 19th November Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1p.m. - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park. Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local vegetables etc.
Saturday 20th November 8.30 - 1p.m. 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 20th November 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 20th November 10.30 - 4.30p.m. St Clements Day, Finch Foundry, nr Okehampton. Blacksmiths from across the country meet in competition to celebrate Blacksmiths’ Saints Day. See the ‘firing of the Anvil’ and the blacksmiths in action. The shop will be open for Christmas shopping. A great FREE day out for all the family. Further information on 01837 840046 or email The National Trust at Finch Foundry for further details.
Sunday 21st November 10.30 Drogo 10 Run. One of the most spectacular cross country races in England. This is a challenging 10 miles up and down the beautiful Teign Gorge. Organised in co-operation with the South West Road Runners. For info and to register contact SWRR on website.
Monday 22nd November 10.30 – 1p.m. Lecture Lunches at Castle Drogo. Winter Preserves. Lets get pickling with our chef in time for Christmas. Roll back the clock for some nostalgic tastes. £16.95 per person to include a light lunch. Booking essential on (01647) 434144.
Wednesday 24th November 9 - 1p.m. Teign Valley Farmers Market, held every Wednesday at Community Hall, Christow. Contact Bryony Falch for further information telephone 01647 252887.
Wednesday 24th November 10 – 12noon Riding for the Disabled Coffee Morning. Coffee morning in Castle Drogo in aid of Hittesleigh Riding for the Disabled. £1 per person.
Wednesday 24th November Curry night every Wednesday night at The Victoria Inn, Ashburton. Telephone 01364 652402 for further information.
Thursday 25th November 9 - 1p.m. Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.
Friday 26th November Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1p.m. Jubilee Hall, next to the car park.Stuffed with great bargains. You will find homemade cakes, chutneys, local vegetables.
Saturday 27th November 9.30 - 3p.m. 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 27th November Tavistock Farmers Market in Bedford Square 9 til 1p.m. Stall holders are all Farmers, growers or producers themselves. Tavistock Farmers Market website.
Saturday 27th November 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.
Saturday 27th November - Antiques and Collectors' Fair The Jubilee Hall, Chagford. 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 27th November to Sunday 28th November 11 – 4p.m. Christmas is Coming! A chance to see parts of Castle Drogo decorated for Christmas, enjoy the festive food served in our cafe and buy some special gifts from our Shop. You can also follow our Christmas Trail around the Castle and grounds and find out how different National Trust properties across the nation will be celebrating Christmas. Winter admission charges apply. Trail £1.50 per child (incl. prize).
Monday 29th November 10.30 – 1p.m. Lecture Lunches at Castle Drogo. Sweet and Truffle Making. Learn the art of traditional sweet making for Christmas from history to the 'making' and 'tasting' of such indulgence in the company of our Chef and take home to share if you dare.£16.95 per person to include a light lunch. Booking essential (01647) 434144.