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Tropicana on ice at Westpoint starting on Valentine Day. How about that for your Valentine's true love?

From Saturday 14th January to Sunday 26th February At the Devon Guild of Craftsmen in Bovey Tracey. A FREE exhibition open daily. 10am-5.30pm. An exciting exhibition of new work by the Quilt Art group. Expressing their own unique voice, each professional quilt maker had the freedom to produce individual quilt work without the restrictions of a set theme or size. Their work is unified by the shared vision of Quilt Art; to extend the boundaries of quilting as an artistic medium and achieve wider recognition of the quilt as an art form. The exhibition will include work by members from the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Hungary, Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark and USA. Telephone 01626 8322233 or see more on the Devon Guild website

Friday 3rd 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

Friday 3rd February Death on the Prom, a Murder Mystery Evening by The Tavonians Theatre Company. Actors will help investigate a seaside murder whilst guests enjoy a superb 3 course dinner in the elegant surroundings of The Terrace Restaurant in Tavistock tonight. Tickets are £25 to include all three courses. This evening promises to be a lot of fun and you might like to get into the spirit of the occasion by dressing in the costume of the period. Think Hercule Poirot for a flavour of the time. Click here to read my food review of The Terrace. This sounds such an enjoyable evening

Saturday 4th February Scotland v England in the Six Nations Rugby. Watch it on a giant screen at the Globe Inn, in Chagford. Be in place for 5 o'clock. Globe website

Sunday 5th February Dartmoor Arts welcome you to the Drewe Arms in Drewsteignton today to see their first event of the year ... a screening of 1929 silent movie ‘Piccadilly’ with live music by Wurlitza. Starting at 7p.m. price is £7.50 per person with FREE popcorn! Buy tickets at the door or contact Charlotte on 01647 281295 to pre book.

Sunday 5th February Please join us the Dartmoor Arts Project, at The Drewe Arms, Drewsteignton for a screening of 1929 silent movie, Piccadilly with live music by Wurlitza. “A film noir before the term was in use, Piccadilly is one of the true greats of British silent films” Starts at 7pm and the cost is £7.50 with free popcorn.

Wednesday 8th February A talk on Sharks – threats and challenges for a sustainable future. At the Parish Church Centre, Plymouth Road, Tavistock (next to the Bedford Hotel). From 8 to 10pm an illustrated talk by John Richardson of The Shark Trust. £3 suggested donation, refreshments included. Contact Fran McMurray on 01822 613628. Organised by Tavistock Devon Wildlife Trust Local Group. Everyone welcome. Find out more on the Devon Wildlife Trust website

Thursday 9th February Jive Course Free Sample Evening tonight at Tavistock Town Hall in the main hall. Why not go along and take a look ? e-mail the Town Hall for further information

Friday 10th 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 11th February Help is needed by the Devon Wildlife Trust at Halsdon Nature Reserve today, Saturday. 14 miles north of Okehampton, the trust is looking for willing volunteers to come and help with some rewarding practical work at the reserve. Please contact Kevin New on 01837 811030 for meeting point and other details.Find out more on the Devon Wildlife Trust website

Saturday 11th February Tavistock Farmer's Market at Bedford Square. The markets take place on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month 9 til 1 Everything on sale is produced locally, meat, cheese, bread and cakes, fresh vegetables, and stallholders are the farmers, growers or producers themselves. There is also an annual Christmas market in December. take a look at the market website or ltake a look at all of the farmer's markets in the Dartmoor area.

Saturday 11th February Italy v England in the Six Nations Rugby. Watch it on a giant screen at the Globe Inn, in Chagford. Be in place for 4 o'clock. Globe website

Monday 13th February Starting at 7.30pm Drewsteignton Gardeners Club will hold a Gardener's Question Time at the village hall. John Rippon from Drogo and Barry Starling will be there to answer your questions and to talk over the highs and lows of the 2011 gardening year. Do try and come. It will be a fun and informal gathering, and sure to be enjoyable. Everyone is welcome (non-members £1 donation).

From Tuesday 14th February to Sunday 19th February Tropicana Holiday on Ice at Westpoint at Exeter. This year's show is called the Passion Tour. Lavish entertainment with speed, grace and style. A marriage of thrills and spills. Tropicana website for tickets - but beware of the £10 booking fee !!

Tuesday 14th February I've had a note about Valentines Night at The Globe Inn, Chagford. They email - The leap year tradition say's that the lady may propose to her man. A free bottle of bubbly to any brave ladies who make the move at the Globe Inn. Spend a romantic evening with your loved one, candles, flowers and romantic music. Special lover's four course dinner and a gift for the ladies. I had a quick glance at the menu and it offers such delights as tomato and mozzarella stack, fillet of beef with sweet potato rosti and kiwi and passion fruit trifle. Sounds good to me. 3 courses plus coffee with petits fours and romantic music playing throughout the evening. All for £29.95 per head. The Globe Inn website.

Thursday 16th February Dance away the winter blues at the Jive for Beginners Lesson 1 Tavistock Town Hall, 7.30 to 9.30. Great way to have fun and lose weight. e-mail the Town Hall for further information

Thursday 16th February Quiz Night starting at 7.30pm at the Post Inn, Whiddon Down. Bar food on offer. Teams of 4-6. Book a table and help us raise money for Devon Air Ambulance. You never know when you might be in need of their help !! For further information take a look at the pub website

Friday 17th 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

Friday 17th February Think you know about wildlife on Dartmoor ?
The Bovey Tracey Devon Wildlife Trust group will be holding a lighthearted and informative nature quiz for beginners and enthusiasts of all ages starting at 7.30 this evening.
Teams of four can enjoy seven rounds of diverse wildlife questions.
We welcome members and non-members alike.
Come either as a team or make up a team on the night.
At the Roman Catholic Church Hall, Ashburton Road, Bovey Tracey.
£3 suggested donation. Find out more on the Devon Wildlife Trust website

Friday 17th February Drewsteignton Branch of the Royal British Legion Women’s Section will be holding a Coffee Morning from 10.30 am at 3 Glebe Cottage in the pretty village of Drewsteignton with a Bring and Buy and Raffle. Why not drop in and say hello and help them raise funds?

Saturday 18th February Drop in and Quilt Day, free family & kids event from 10 to 4. A drop in activity day at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen in Bovey Tracey in main gallery. Come and try quilting yourself! Drop in today to learn different stitching and quiting techniques, and take home your own patchwork art piece. Visit the Guild's own website for more information.

Tuesday 21st February Manaton village holds a market 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. Open from 10.30 to 12.30. For more information or to book a stall ring Mrs. Christina Everett on 01647 221302 Click here to see photos and information

Thursday 23rd February It's Curry night tonight at the Post Inn at Whiddon Down. Booking essential as it's proving very popular. Everyone welcome at this hot affair. for further information take a look at the pub website

From Friday 24th February to Monday 26th March Devon Guild of Craftsmen exhibition 'Tracing the Blueprint'. Free entry to find out about ‘Blaudruck’, the resist printed indigo fabric of Eastern Europe, has a fascinating social history. Using photographs, words, cloth samples and clothing, Tracing the Blueprint describes historic and current craft production in Hungary and how these small white on blue patterns made their way via trade, settlers and the Manchester printers to Southern Africa. Curated by the Devon Guild Member Hilary Burns with Jacqueline Sarsby who is an anthropologist, photographer and oral historian. See more on the Devon Guild website

Friday 24th 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

Friday 24th February QUIZ In aid of Okehampton Maternity Unit. To be held at The Tors, Belstone. 7.30pm for 8pm start. Teams of four £8. To book in please ring 01837 840689

Saturday 25th February Tavistock Farmer's Market at Bedford Square. The markets take place on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month 9 til 1 Everything on sale is produced locally, meat, cheese, bread and cakes, fresh vegetables, and stallholders are the farmers, growers or producers themselves. There is also an annual Christmas market in December. take a look at the market website or ltake a look at all of the farmer's markets in the Dartmoor area.

Saturday 25th February Whist Drive fans should know that Whiddon Down village hall is the place to be on the last Saturday of each month with games starting at 8. Meat prizes in the whist plus a raffle. For any more information please ring Peggy Reed on 01647 231342

Saturday 25th February England v Wales in the Six Nations Rugby. Sports fans can watch it on a giant screen at the Globe Inn, in Chagford. Be in place for 4 o'clock. Globe website

Sunday 26th February Come along and marvel at the hundreds of snowdrops on ‘Snowdrop Sunday’ at Andrew’s Corner, Skaigh Lane, in Belstone. From 11 to 4. In aid of the Children’s Hospice South West. Promotional goods for sale as well as hot soup, pasties hot drinks and cakes. Also snowdrop plants, cyclamen and hellebores for sale. Indoor space available for those who prefer to view the garden or consume refreshments in relative warmth! Contact Robin & Edwina Hill by Telephone on 01837 840332

Wednesday 29th February Open Mic night starts at 8.30 tonight at the Globe Inn in Chagford. They say last month's session was full of talent as ever with a great selection of musical styles. They also say - Thanks to all contributors and to Peter for his dedication to making the evening a continued success. The pub's telephone number should you need any more info is 01647 433485