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Here is the February line up. Holiday on Ice at Westpoint and Valentine Day events still to come.

From Saturday 15th January to Sunday 27th February The 'Get Fresh' Exhibition at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen at Bovey Tracey. Showcasing the work of emerging designer-makers from the South West. The freshest, most exciting new makers from the South West have been selected to exhibit contemporary designs in print, wood, textiles, glass, and resin. Natural resources and traditional media are combined with challenging, conceptual approaches confirming the region's strong creative output. The 17 exhibitors feature James Otter's digitally carved, hollow-wood surfboards, New Designers (2010) winner Lucy Foakes' 'Elvis' souvenirs made from acrylic and ceramic and Ashley Buttle's poignant, social photography. Admission is free. Open daily from 10am to 5.30pm. Telephone 01626 8322233 or see the Guild website.

Wednesday 2nd February Bugs and beasties up close. From 8pm. Come and handle Reptobug′s collection of spiders, scorpions, snakes and giant bugs at the Parish Church Cente, in Plymouth Road in Tavistock (next to the Bedford Hotel). £3 including refreshments, plus donations are welcome. Organised by the Tavistock DWT Local group.Call 01392 279244 for any further details.

Thursday 3rd February from 9am to 1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near to the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.

Friday 4th February Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1p.m. in the Jubilee Hall, next to the town car park. It's stuffed with great bargains every week. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website

Saturday 5th February Grand Charity Sale in aid of Cancer Research, UK. At Tavistock Town Hall from 10a.m. to 4p.m. With something for everyone. Vintage textiles, jewellery, fabrics, books, cards, bric-a-brac, painted furniture and refreshments. The Pink Ribbon Raffle will take place. Call 01822 860484 for further details,or to book a table.

Sunday 6th February A chance to get your hands busy. From 10 'til 4.30p.m. Pottery Day at Moretonhampstead at the Barn Pottery. Would you like to learn how to make a pot? Come and enjoy a messy and creative day at Moretonhampstead! Have fun with different types of pottery including the wheel. Pottery Workshop with Sabine Nemet. A one-day workshop designed to give you an introduction into two pottery making techniques. You will learn to make a simple pot out of slabs and you will have the opportunity to throw on the potter's wheel. A fun day to get covered in clay! All materials provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Fees £22.00 Concessions £19.80p or £15.00.

Monday 7th February Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1p.m. in the Jubilee Hall, next to the town car park. It's stuffed with great bargains every week. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website

From Wednesday 9th February to Saturday 12th February
Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime at Meavy Parish Hall.
From Wednesday 9th February to Saturday 12th of February, at 7:30 pm.
(Saturday 7:30 pm is now Sold Out!!!) plus matinee Saturday 12 February, at 3:00 pm.
It will blow away those those winter blues, a great night out in the company of MAD players telling a Meavy tale of love, money, truth, freedom . . . and sheep.
Tickets now available, only from The Royal Oak Inn, Meavy Telephone 01822 852944.
Evening performances £6, matinee £5.
You can pay over the phone by card plus £1 charge, or drop in and pay by cash or cheque.

Thursday 10th February Running from 9am to 1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near the Globe Inn, in the town Centre. Fresh vegetables and fruit throughout the year. Please support local farmers.

Thursday 10th February 1-3 pm: Trams, Trains and Barges, Plymbridge and the Upper Plym. Hidden in Plymbridge Woods are the signs of the railway, tram and canal systems. Meet at Plym Bridge, Grid Ref SX 524 585. Adult - £4, child - £2. Booking advisable with National Trust on 01752 341377 or Email.

From Friday 11th February to Sunday 13th February
You might like to know that the Caravan & Motorhome Show will be at Westpoint in Exeter on the 11th to 13th February.Running from 9.30am - 4.30pm, where you can see all the latest designs and types of caravans and motorhomes and talk to local dealers. Plus masses of accessories together with all that is new in gadgets and gizmos. If new is not for you, see the second hand caravans and motorhomes. The entrance fee is Adults £6.00 Seniors are £5.00 and children free of charge. See the Westpoint arena website for more information.

Friday 11th February 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

Saturday 12th February 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.

Tuesday 15th February 11am-1pm: Young Bird Watchers, Plymbridge and the Upper Plym Learn about the birds that live in Plymbridge Woods. Meet at Plym Bridge Grid Ref: SX 524 585. Adult - £1, child - £4. Booking advisable with National Trust on 01752 341377 or Email.

Tuesday 15th February 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.

Wednesday 16th February Social Media workshop at the Phoenix Hall, Bovey Tracey Cosmic IT consultancy helps you to find out how to make the most of social media and social networking opportunities including blogs, Facebook and Twitter to benefit your business and work. The workshop will run from 1p.m. to 4. It's free but booking is essential. 01626 832223

Wednesday 16th February Saving the Fritillary Butterfies of Dartmoor, an illustrated talk given by Jenny Plackett, the project manager, showing how this project has been working to restore the fortunes for the high brown, marsh and heath fritillary butterflies on Dartmoor. The venue is the RC Church hall, Ashburton Road, Bovey Tracey. Organised by the Bovey Tracey Devon Wildlife Trust local group. From 7.30 to 9.30.For further information go to the DWT website.

Thursday 17th February from 9am to 1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near to the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.

From Friday 18th February to Sunday 27th February 2011 at Westpoint Arena in Exeter. Holiday on Ice this year present Energia! Planets spinning and spectrums of light in glorious colour. Magnificent costumes, world class skaters. Ideal for all the family. Click here to see the Holiday on Ice. website where you can buy tickets.

From Friday 18th February to Sunday 27th February 2011 at Westpoint Arena in Exeter. Holiday on Ice this year present Energia! Planets spinning and spectrums of light in glorious colour. Magnificent costumes, world class skaters. Ideal for all the family. Click here to see the Holiday on Ice. website where you can buy tickets.

Friday 18th February Colourful flea market at Chagford. Second hand and locally produced goods are on sale at this interesting little market at Chagford from 10 up to 1 o'clock. Full of interesting 'stuff', home made cakes, vegetables, flowers, plants,bric-a-brac and local traders in the Jubilee Hall next to the car park. Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website

From Saturday 19th February to Sunday 27th February 11am - 4pm Trees Trail at Castle Drogo, the National Trust venue near to Chagford. Follow the trail around the garden and grounds and learn about the different trees in our woodlands. Normal admission charges apply + £1.50 per child (including prize). Click onto the Castle website for further information

Saturday 19th February Saturday 19th February starting at 8.30 and rocking on up to midnight at The Drewe Arms in Drewsteignton. Local musicians The Johnny Fuller Band. £3 on the door entry. check out the band's website

Saturday 19th February in the Jubilee Hall, GrowChagford Cabaret Extravaganza. Doors open from7pm for 7.30 start. Up to ten acts of locally grown talent to include :- The Wild Violets, Phil Fowler, The Nosy Crows and Nicky Scott. All welcome and dressing up encouraged! Bar with local Champagne, Wine and Beers. The food includes an artisan local cheese or vegan ploughman. All profits to go to the GrowChagford Community and School outdoor wood burning “bread” oven and sustainable tree planting.Tickets £7 from Sally’s newsagents or £8 on the door.

Wednesday 23rd February 11am-3.30pm: Scarecrow Day at Parke, Bovey Tracey. Make your own scarecrow! Sessions starting at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm. The winner of each session will win a prize and their scarecrow will work in the walled garden. Some materials will be supplied, but please bring anything you think might be useful. Meet in the car park, Grid Ref SX 805 786. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child £2. Booking essential with National Trust on 01626 834748 or Email.

Thursday 24th February from 9am to 1pm Buckfastleigh Farmers Market at the Town Hall, every Thursday near to the Globe Inn, in the town Centre.

Friday 25th February Don't miss the Weekly Flea Market at Chagford from 10 to 1 - Jubilee Hall, next to the car park. Stuffed with great bargains. Jewellery, ornaments, clothing.Refreshments available. More info on the Flea Market website. More info on the Flea Market website

Friday 25th February 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 25th February Starting at 7pm - Jo the new chef at The Bullers Arms, Chagford is putting on a Mexican Night. 3-course Mexican feast for £19.95 with a complimentary Margherita. Booking essential as numbers are limited. There will be a prize of a bottle of Jose Cuervo for the best dressed Mexican.

Saturday 26th February 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.

From Saturday 26th February to Sunday 27th February At Castle Drogo, the National Trust venue near to Chagford. See the House being put back together for the new season. Also, why not take advantage of our special behind the scenes tours of the roof? Tickets for roof tours available on the day only, from Visitor Reception weather depending. Tickets for roof tours £1.50 per person, incl. NT Members. Normal admissions charges apply. Click onto the Castle website for further information. Property open 11 to 4pm, Roof tours every half hour from 11am to 3.00pm.

Saturday 26th February 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.

Monday 28th February 12 noon at The Bullers Arms, Chagford - Bingo Lunch! Have a spot of lunch, a cup of tea or coffee and a game of bingo all for under £7.