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It's National Bike Week during June, when hundreds of cycling enthusiasts take to their wheels.
This month is also one of the most popular months for Dartmoor gardens opening to the public for charities.

From Saturday 5th May to Sunday 17th June 'Engaging the Senses' an exhibition at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen in Bovey Tracey. Presenting work that entices and stimulates, Engaging the Senses examines ways that contemporary makers are exploring tactile and other sensory experiences through their work. Our senses of sight,hearing, smell, taste and touch, inform how we interpret and relate to the world. Craft offers a unique opportunity to connect with our senses and the natural world through experiencing a relationship with materials from the earth. The exhibition encompasses interactive installations and soundscapes engaging with multiple senses, increasing our awareness of how we interact with and respond to objects. Synesthesia art, made by artists who experience cross sensory perception, offers insight into how they experience mixed sensory responses, such as sounds as shapes, or words as colours or tastes. FREE entry. Open daily. 10am-5.30pm. Telephone 01626 8322233 or see more on the Devon Guild website

Friday 1st June 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 1st June Ashburton Blues Festival weekend. Day 1 and founder of Amen Corner in the '60s, Andy Fairweather Low is the headline act for this evening. This year the festival will be at Seale-Hayne off the A383 Ashburton-Newton Abbot Road. Large Main Stage area, with state of the art sound and lighting, terrace (where we'll be BBQ-ing our famous late night hot dogs) Bays Brewery real ale bars. Fringe venues around the site during the day, including in the stunning 'Yellow Room' and 'Common Room'. Craft Fair to potter around, selling a wide range of craftwork, handmade goods, etc. Resident artists's studios where you'll be able to browse. An Art Gallery with works for sale. A stylish Bistro offering everything from drinks to delicious meals and snacks and our signature ABF dishes. 99 value for money, convenient and comfortable rooms in which to stay, some twin, some single. Affordable camping for tents, campers or caravans, with nearby toilets and showers. Extensive free parking. Disabled parking and easy access to all areas. Exclusive VIP reserved parking near stage. Shuttle buses to and from Ashburton and Newton Abbot (must be booked in advance) All this and fabulous 'BIG NAME' performers each night ! Visit the Ashburton Blues Festival website for much more information.

Saturday 2nd June Ashburton Blues Festival weekend Day 2 and the great Eric Bibb, his only appearance in the UK this year! Plus big name performers each night including The Revolutionaires, The Wildcards, Johnny Whitehill and his Groove-a-Matics, Franck Ash Band, Steve 'BigMan' Clayton, Rattlin Bone, Vince Lee, Paint It Blue, Victoria Klewin and the True Tones, Bluzebox, Robin Bibi, and the David Raphael Band! Visit the Ashburton Blues Festival website for much more information.

Sunday 3rd June Ashburton Blues Festival weekend Day 3 and Elkie Brooks will be headlining and closing the show tonight! Plus lots of quality support acts. Visit the Ashburton Blues Festival website for much more information. Onsite camping for only £10 pp per night, affordable accommodation, Real Ale bars, Craft Fair, Bistro, CakeHouse, and buses to and from Ashburton and Newton Abbot.

Friday 8th June 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 9th June 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 9th June Moth and Bat Night from 9.15pm until approximately 2am. Come along and join this special night time event to get to know more about the moths and bats on the National Trust Castle Drogo estate. Meet at Whiddon Park Farm TQ13 8DG. In association with Devon Moth Group and Butterfly Conservation. Booking essential on 01626 834748. No dogs please. Bring warm clothing, stout footwear, a torch and mosquito repellent (if needed). £4 per adult, £2 per child.

From Wednesday 13th June to Sunday 15th July For the third consecutive year, the Devon Guild of Craftsmen has initiated Makers Xchange. This year we are joining forces with the Somerset Guild of Craftsmen, exchanging work from each membership for exhibition and sale. Work at the Devon Guild will include a mix of jewellery, glass and wood. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring outstanding new makers’ work into our gallery and promote work by our members. See more on the Devon Guild website

Friday 15th June 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

Sunday 17th June Open Mic Night at the Sandy Park Inn, near Chagford from 8.30pm They say it's the best Open Mic in Devon. You can perform in a proper venue with a full PA. Come along to play or just to have a listen! Held every third Sunday of the month. FREE ENTRY Telephone the pub on 01647 433267 if you need any further information. visit the Sandy Park Inn website for more information.

Monday 18th June Music at the Globe in Chagford. A musical event (every month third Wednesday) with a group of musicians, the Trans Dartmoor Session Band, from Moreton, Chagford & Bridford stepping outside of their normal band environment and getting together in a corner of the Globe Inn pub, to play some acoustic(ish) music... Great evenings with a large group of musicians playing to an appreciative audience. From 8.30pm on. All welcome FREE ENTRY. Visit the Globe Inn website for more information.

Tuesday 19th June 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

Friday 22nd June 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 23rd June Widecombe Village Market today from 10 to 4. Free entry. Stalls with an interesting range of produce, from olives and olive oil to locally grown vegetables and plants. Cheeses, apple juice, honey, home made bread, cakes, jams, chutneys etc. are all there with the core stalls being beef, lamb and pork from local Widecombe farms. Refreshments are provided by local groups and charities who benefit from the proceeds. Do come along and see for yourself. The Market has now become an established fixture on the village calendar. It is usually held on the fourth Saturday of the month apart from December when dates may vary. The main aim of the market is to benefit local producers and businesses. In order to continue to be varied and interesting and to continue to evolve, enquiries from new stall holders are always welcome. For any information or enquiries please contact Diana Cameron or Richard Holmes on 01364 621 218.

Saturday 23rd June 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.

Friday 29th June 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 Saturday 30th June to Sunday 2nd September 'Reaching for Gold' is the annual Summer Exhibition at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen at Bovey Tracey, that displays a selection of new work produced by Members of the Guild, showcasing the very best in contemporary crafts practice from the South West region. The exhibition coincides with the 2012 Olympics, providing makers with an opportunity to reflect on the Olympic vision and to push their limits creatively through making, technique and materials. The title complements and follows on from the 2011 Summer Exhibition A Silver Thread. See more info on the Devon Guild website

Saturday 30th June 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