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Easter Eggs in the National Trust Easter egg trails, cool foxgloves and hot curry nights at the Victoria Inn...

From Saturday 12th March to Monday 25th April Up Close, an exhibition of printmaking from across the UK presented by the Devon Guild of Craftsmen at Bovey Tracey. This will be the first solely 2D exhibition the Jubilee Gallery has mounted since opening in 2004.Selected by Michael Honnor, painter and printmaker and Richard Anderton MA (Printmaking course leader at the University of the West of England) - each exhibitor has worked to the same parameters of frame. It is hoped that each maker will experiment within the prescribed size to produce exciting and widely varying works, allowing visitors to get up close to innovative handmade printmaking. Admission to the exhibition is free. Open daily from 10am to 5.30pm. Telephone 01626 8322233 or see the Guild website.

Friday 1st April Colourful flea market at Chagford. Grand little market at Chagford up to 1 o'clock. Full of interesting 'stuff', home made cakes, second hand goods and local traders in the Jubilee Hall next to the car park. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website

Friday 1st April The Miniature Pony Centre at Moretonhampstead is now open for the 2011 season. Activities such as feeding the animals, pony grooming, collecting the eggs, pony rides putting the donkeys to bed at the end of the afternoon, and pets corner are a delight for children of all ages. Kids love the play area, rides on tractors, and the playpark with it's climbing wall. Cafe with good food too. Click here to see a slideshow of my August 2010 visit. Tel 01647 432400. Click for a ££10% discount voucher for admission to the Centre.

Sunday 3rd April Celebrate with Mum her special Day and spoil her a little at Castle Drogo near Chagford. Treat her to lunch by choosing from a special menu, select it all or choose to suit, the choice is yours. Vegetarian options included. From £8.95, no booking necessary. Click onto the Castle website for further information

Sunday 3rd April The Garden House at Yelverton is offering Mothering Sunday Lunches at £22.95 per adult. (and e-mail ring 01822 854769 for childrens prices)Lunches will be between 12 noon and 2.3p.m and their excellent tearoom will be open in the afternoon.See the Garden House website

Sunday 3rd April from 1.30 to 5.30 Heathercombe, Manaton, Dartmoor. A garden open for the day on behalf of the National Garden Scheme to raise money for charity. Visitors also welcome by appointment.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, wild daffodils, woodland garden, fernery, extensive bluebells complementing fine collection of rhododendrons, wild flower meadow in orchard of West Country fruit trees, 2 attractive cottage gardens with interesting herbaceous plantings and newly-established bog/stream garden. Seats and sandy paths.

Thursday 7th April 11am-1pm: Young Bird Watchers, Plymbridge and the Upper Plym (in Devon) A fun childrens walk in the woods identifying all the different birds that live there. Meet at Plym Bridge Grid Ref: SX 524 585. Child - £4. Booking advisable with National Trust on 01752 341377 or Email.

Thursday 7th April Starting at 9am to 1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre. Buy local vegetables, plants, flowers, meat and other produce from local Dartmoor suppliers. Refreshments available throughout the morning.

Friday 8th April Colourful flea market at Chagford. Grand little market at Chagford up to 1 o'clock. Full of interesting 'stuff', home made cakes, second hand goods and local traders in the Jubilee Hall next to the car park. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website

Friday 8th April Running from 10 am to 12 noon, Hittisleigh Market held in Hittisleigh village hall, every 2nd Saturday. There will be seasonal produce, meat, cheese, plants, cakes, preserves etc. Contact Shirley for further information 01647 24453.

Saturday 9th April Printmaking Workshop with Emma Molony from 10am to 4pm in the Phoenix Hall, Bovey Tracey. An opportunity to learn monoprint and drypoint techniques. £40 (£35 Members, Associates, Friends, students) including materials. Please book in advance. Telephone 01626 8322233 or see the Guild website.

From Saturday 9th April to Sunday 10th April 11am - 5pm at Castle Drogo near Chagford. Celebrating 100 Years: Traditional Country Fayre. A traditional country fayre circa 1910 to celebrate 100 years since the foundation stone at Drogo was laid. Lots of fun for all the family from traditional stalls and entertainment throughout the day. Small charges for some stalls and entertainment. Normal admission charges apply. Click onto the Castle website for further information

From Saturday 9th April to Thursday 21st April 11am to 4pm at Castle Drogo, the National Trust venue near Chagford. Kings and Queens Detective Trail. Become a detective and follow the trail to learn about Kings and Queens of the past and discover where the Queens missing crown is. £1.50 per child (including prize). Normal admission prices apply. Click onto the Castle website for further information

Saturday 9th April 12noon - 3.30pm Children's Bird and Nest Day at Lydford Gorge. Build a bird box to take away, or giant nest. Lots of seasonal activities. Suitable for children aged 4+. Child: £2 for activities (excluding bird box). £4 per bird box. Normal admission charges apply. Telephone 01822 820320 / 820441 or Email.

Saturday 9th April The Dartmoor Acutioneer Spring Auction will be held at The Jubilee Hall in Chagford today. There will be a large collection of Corgi collectibles cars with original boxes in top condition plus jewellery, antiques, porcelain, paintings, medals, militaria, 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. Take a look at the Auction website for further information. If you have any entries for inclusion ring John to let him know.

Sunday 10th April You are invited to join in a guided walk entitled 'History and Mystery of Dartmoor' starting at Haytor, Dartmoor at 10.30 am. Five mile walk led by Tony Burges. Meet at Haytor car park (grid ref SX 765 712). Bring packed lunch.Booking essential with Christina Bows on 01297 23822. Organised by East Devon DWT Local Group. Or see more on the DWT website.

Monday 11th April Eyes down for a Bingo lunch from 12 noon at The Bullers Arms in Chagford. Have a spot of lunch, a cup of tea or coffee and a game of bingo all for under £7.

Monday 11th April From Monday up to Saturday 23rd 11am to 4pm Featuring Yummy Cakes, Nibbling Animals and and Easter Egg Hunt.
All going on at The Arts and Crafts Chapel and Garden in Cross Street, Moretonhampstead.
A Drop In Decopatch Workshops stay for an hour or all day create and complete a piece to take home £7.50 per hour. Phone to book your place at the workbench 01647 441310 or call in and take a chance.Take a look at the Arts and Crafts website for further information.

Wednesday 13th April 11am-1pm & 2-4pm at Castle Drogo near Chagford. Decorate an egg! Come along and decorate your very own wooden Easter egg that you can fill with chocolate ready for Easter. £2 per person. Normal admission prices apply. Click onto the Castle website for further information

Wednesday 13th April Starting at 8p.m. A talk by Ross Dyter on Honey Bees in Decline. To be given at the Parish Church Centre, Plymouth Road in Tavistock (next to the Bedford Hotel). £3 (including refreshments) suggested donation.Organised by Tavistock DWT Local Group. Or see more on the DWT website.

Thursday 14th April Starting at 9am to 1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre. Buy local vegetables, plants, flowers, meat and other produce from local Dartmoor suppliers. Refreshments available throughout the morning.

Thursday 14th April Join the Friends of Andrew's Wood for a day of clearing bramble and scrub from grassland glades. The Habitat Management Day is going ahead at Andrew's Wood nature reserve at Loddiswell starting at 10 am. No experience necessary. Tools, teas and biscuits provided. Please bring a packed lunch if staying for the day. Wear suitable outdoor clothing and stout footwear/wellies. No need tobook. Meet at the nature reserve's car park (grid ref SX 713 520). Further details from the DWT on 01392 279244 Or see more on the DWT website

Friday 15th April Colourful flea market at Chagford. Grand little market at Chagford up to 1 o'clock. Full of interesting 'stuff', home made cakes, second hand goods and local traders in the Jubilee Hall next to the car park. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website

Friday 15th April JIVE JACKS THIS FRIDAY at the Drewe Arms in Drewsteignton.
Dancing from 9 to near midnight.
Only £3

Saturday 16th April 2-4pm at Lydford Gorge. Easter Craft Activities Get ready for Easter. Craft activities in the marquee in the orchard for children aged between 4 and 12 years. Child: £3. Normal admission charges apply. Telephone 01822 820320 / 820441 or Email.

Saturday 16th April Starting at 1.30 until 4p.m. 'Templer Way Taster' at Haytor Down on Dartmoor. The Devon Wildlife Trust invite you to join them exploring the Dartmoor section of the TemplerWay. A gentle downhill stroll from Haytor Down into the ancient western oak woodland of Yarner Wood in the company of Albert Knott, Reserve Manager, East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve. Meet at Upper Terrace car park at Haytor Down (grid ref SX 770 778). Turn right off Bovey Tracey to Widecombe road at Haytor Vale, car park approx half mile on left. No booking required. For more detailscall 01626 821966. Organised by Bovey Tracey DWT Local Group. Or see more on the DWT website.

Tuesday 19th April Manaton village market is held on each 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 Devon producers. Open from 10.30 to 12.30. Contact Mrs. Christina Everett on telephone 01647 221302 for further details.

Tuesday 19th April Easter Meat Bingo in aid of Chagford Carnival will be held at The Jubilee Hall in Chagford. Doors open at 7 and Eyes down at 8p.m.. Fabulous prizes plus a prize draw and cash flyer.

Wednesday 20th April 11am-1pm & 2-4pm at Castle Drogo, the National Trust venue near Chagford, Roll your own candle! Using a sheet of beeswax learn to roll your own candle to take home. £2 per candle. Normal admission prices apply. Click onto the Castle website for further information

Thursday 21st April Starting at 9am to 1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre. Buy local vegetables, plants, flowers, meat and other produce from local Dartmoor suppliers. Refreshments available throughout the morning.

Friday 22nd April Colourful flea market at Chagford. Grand little market at Chagford up to 1 o'clock. Full of interesting 'stuff', home made cakes, second hand goods and local traders in the Jubilee Hall next to the car park. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website

From Friday 22nd April to Monday 25th April 11am-1pm & 2-4pm at Castle Drogo near Chagford. Holiday Activities: Decorate an egg! Decorate your very own wooden Easter egg that you can fill with chocolate ready for Easter. £2 per person. Normal admission prices apply. Click onto the Castle website for further information

From Friday 22nd April to Monday 25th April 11am to 4pm, Easter Trail at Castle Drogo. Follow the chocolate trail around the garden and grounds to claim your chocolate prize! £2 per child. Normal admission prices apply Click onto the Castle website for further information

Friday 22nd April 11am-3pm: Easter Trail, Parke. Follow the trail and see if you can win an easter egg. Meet in main car park, grid ref SX 805 786. Child - £2 (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Booking Essential with National Trust on 01626 834748 or Email

From Friday 22nd April to Sunday 24th April 11am-3pm: Easter Egg Trail, Finch Foundry, Sticklepath nr Okehampton. Fun trail for children aged 5-12. Collect a quiz sheet from the shop and on completion receive an Easter egg. Child - £2 (normal admission charges apply). Booking not needed. Further information from National Trust on 01837 840046 or Visit the Finch Foundry official website.

From Friday 22nd April to Monday 25th April 11am-3.30pm: Easter Egg Trail, The Church House, Widecombe. Fun trail for children. Collect a quiz sheet from the shop and on completion receive an Easter egg. Child - £2 (children must be accompanied). Booking not needed. Further information from National Trust on 01364 621321 or Email.

From Friday 22nd April to Monday 25th April 12 noon-3.30pm Easter Trail at Lydford Gorge. Search for clues; solve puzzles and riddles to claim your chocolate treat. Suitable for children aged 4-12 years. Please wear stout footwear. All children must be accompanied. Child: £2 for trail. Normal admission charges apply. Telephone 01822 820320 / 820441 or Email.

Saturday 23rd April From 11am to 4pm Printmaking for Children at The Devon Guild children are invited to a drop-in printmaking session with an accompanying adult. Call in and make a print to take away or display. Admission to the event is free including supplied materials. (Riverside Gallery.) No need to book.Telephone 01626 8322233 or see the Guild website.

Saturday 23rd April From 10 ’til 12 noon. A produce market at Whiddon Down with fresh poultry, plants, fresh fish, cheesee and home baked cakes. Locally made jewellery, cards, wooden items, and refreshments including delicious bacon rolls. Organiser Mr. Patrick Sullivan can be contacted on 01647 231411.

Sunday 24th April 11am-3pm: Easter Egg Trail, Plymbridge and the Upper Plym. Children's fun trail. Collect a quiz sheet and return it completed for your Easter egg treat. Meet at Plym Bridge Grid Ref: SX 524 585. Adult - £1, child - £3 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Booking essential with National Trust on 01752 341377 or Email.

Sunday 24th April Easter Sunday Music and Hog Roast at The Sandy Park Inn (between Drewsteignton and Chagford
Hog roast from 4pm on Sunday with an acoustic jam in the garden for all those who would like to bring an instrument along. Followed by open mic with PA in the evening from 8pm. See you there.

Monday 25th April Teignton Fayre Duck Race will be held on Easter Monday at 2.30pm at Fingle Bridge. Please come along and help to support this event. Buy a duck with your name on it and join in the excitement at the duck come down the river from the starting point to the Fingle Bridge Inn. If the weather is warm the ducks will be smiling throughout, and if the weather is wet their wet weather gear will be more than useful !!! See you there.

Thursday 28th April Starting at 9am to 1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre. Buy local vegetables, plants, flowers, meat and other produce from local Dartmoor suppliers. Refreshments available throughout the morning.

Friday 29th April Royal Wedding events all over Dartmoor. Celebrate in style at lots of venues. Wear your Union Jack with pride and wish the happy couple best wishes. We shall be adding events and places in the next few days. Come back to see where you can go to celebrate.

Friday 29th April (not Saturday) An Alternative Anarchic Event - Never Mind the Nuptials. Here's Ed Tudor's Pole - of Ten Pole Tudor's Amazing one man electric rock n roll show at Chagfords Jubilee Hall Tickets £5 From 8p.m. to 1a.m.

Friday 29th April Friday 29th from 10am. The Globe Inn Function Room in Chagford.
Come and celebrate with an all day (indoor)happy street party.
Sandwiches, cakes, Pimms, Fizz and all whilst watching the whole fabulous event on the Globe's own Cinema BIG SCREEN. Enjoy the party atmosphere.
Dress up for the occasion so that we can have our own Royal Wedding Party!.
Later on in the evening, red, white and blue is the theme once again with live music and dancing to the 'Globe Irregulars'.
There will be a Prize for the best dressed 'Royal Couple'. this will be a day to see Chagford at its patriotic party best. Check for further details on the Globe Inn Website.

Friday 29th April Royal Wedding Day Celebration at the Sandy Park Inn at Chagford.
2 course meal & a glass of house wine or pint for £15 per person. Cream teas being served from 2.30-5pm.Take a look at the Sandy Park Inn website for further information.

Friday 29th April Join in the Royal wedding celebrations at Browns in Tavistock. High Tea £:13.50 - A wonderful selection of fresh finely hand cut succulent finger sandwiches, freshly baked homemade cakes and homemade warm scones, with Devonshire clotted cream, organic strawberry preserve and a large choice of teasChoose from our daily selection of home baked breads for your sandwiches. and a Champagne High Tea £20.00 A chilled glass of Browns House Champagne is served for your enjoyment with our High Tea, A wonderful selection of fresh finely hand cut succulent finger sandwiches, freshly baked homemade cakes and homemade warm scones, with Devonshire clotted cream, organic strawberry preserve and a large choice of teas.Take a look at Browns website for further information.

From Saturday 30th April to Monday 2nd May 11am - 4pm Fairies and Pixies Trail at Castle Drogo near Chagford. Hunt your way around the garden and grounds following the trail and discovering about the secret lives of Fairies and Pixies. £1.50 per child including prize. Normal admission prices apply. Click onto the Castle website for further information

Saturday 30th April Starting at 9.30 am join in on a Practical Task Day at Woodah Farm with the Devon Wildlife Trust. For more details contact Andy Bakere DWT Nature Reserves Officer on 01647 253804 Or see more on the DWT website.