The Dartmoor Partnership Ltd
(Formerly Dartmoor Tourist Association)
December 2008 and January 2009 events on and around Dartmoor
High Moorland Business Centre, Princetown. Yelverton , PL20 6QF
01822 890567
Email: info@discoverdartmoor.com . Emailed version available on request.
For events in o the r months and accommodation www.discoverdartmoor.com
For online booking visit www.dartmoor.co.uk
For Dartmoor Trades, Services and Professions www.dartmoordirectory.co.uk
W E A T H E R
For an up-to-date weather forecast for Dartmoor visit www.metoffice.gov.uk/ weather /uk/sw/sw_ forecast _ weather .html - 55k
FIRING RANGES
Firing times on FREEPHONE 0800 458 4868 or www.dartmoor-ranges.co.uk
Every effort has been made to ensure that these event details are correct but please check before starting out in case of postponement etc.
DECEMBER 08 AND JANUARY 09
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES EVENTS
Ben Bradford Outdoor Training , T ; 07709432014 , E ben@sent.com ,
W: www.ben-bradford.co.uk
Offering a range of Courses and Holidays including Rock-Climbing, Navigation and Hill Walking. See website/email for details.
Buckland Abbey , Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton , PL20 6EY, T: 01822 853607, E: buckland.abbey@nationaltrust.org.uk , W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Christmas at the Abbey. Fri Sun, 5 21 Dec, 12 4 . The whole family can discover the meaning of Christmas from Medieval times to the present day with our costumed characters, fabulous decorations, food, music and more! Includes a trail to find Father Christmas. (£NT £1.50 per child)
Christmas Evening Tour . Sat 13 Dec, 7pm 9.00pm . Join staff and volunteers for an exclusive in-depth tour of the Abbey be au tifully decorated for Christmas. A chance to learn some of the hidden secrets and intriguing stories behind the Monestary that became the home of famous sailors Drake and Grenville. Meet in the main car park at 7pm , £10 pp, including mulled wine and nibbles.
Christmas Lunches. Saturdays and Sundays, 5 21 Dec, 12 4. Come and enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch in our atmospheric rest au rant decorated for the festive season. For menus and prices please call 01822 853607.
Wassail! Sat 17 Jan, 7.00 . Wrap up warm and bring something noisy to wake the apple trees from their winter slumber at this traditional ceremony. Meet in the Great Barn.
Castle Drogo Drewsteignton , EX6 6PB , Tel: 01647 433306
Email: castledrogo@nationaltrust.org.uk Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Saturday 6 Sunday 7 Dec. 11am - 4pm. Christmas with Heuristics . See the House traditionally decorated and take a fun look at Edwardian Christmas traditions with Heuristics. Come and hear the stories behind the decorations and the gift bringers, the customs and celebrations of the season. Shows at 11.30am and 2pm each day. Phone for more details. Normal Winter admission charges apply.
Sat 13 Sun 14 Dec & Thurs 18 Mon 22 Dec. 11am - 4pm. Drogo Christmas . Return to the 1930s for this popular event enjoyed by all for its wonderfully Christmas atmosphere. See Drogo traditionally decorated with music, fruit punch and mince pies in the Library. Children can see Father Christmas in his fantastic grotto. Small present for all under 11s. Please note Father Christmas will not be in attendance on weekdays (18, 19 & 22 Dec). Winter admission prices apply and Father Christmas £1.50 per child for members and non members.
6,7,13,14,18,19,20,21,22 December. Christmas Lunches . Enjoy a festive meal in the unique setting of the Castle Tea Rooms. Includes entry to Christmas with Heuristics or Drogo Christmas. £22.95 per person. Pre booking essential for 13 th , 14 th ,20th 22 nd & advisable for all other dates.
Dartmoor Nature Tours Tel: 0785 8421 148 or visit www.dartmoornaturetours.co.uk .
Wildlife walks and tours to suit individual customer requirements. For bookings or fur the r information about Dartmoor Nature Tours please ring Phil Page.
Dartmoor Preservation Association, Tel: 01822 890646 info@dartmoorpreservation.com www.dartmoorpreservation.com
Dartmoor Volunteer Day - Plymouth Leat . Join the Dartmoor Preservation Association to remove gorse from the Plymouth Leat near Clearbrook. Wear old clothes and bring a packed lunch and drink. Further details and bookings call P au l Rendell on 01837 54727.
12 Dec, 13th Jan, 6th Feb, 24th Feb, 7th March, 27th March 2009
DARTMOOR VOLUNTEER DAY - HIGH HOUSE WASTE . There will be conservation days on the DPA land at High House waste. They are on the first Sunday of the Month. Further information from Val Barn 01837 840123.
Galleries etc.
Salar Gallery, 20 Bridge St , Hatherleigh 01837 810940. www.salargallery.co.uk . A celebration of the Countryside: landscape, animals and rural subjects, as seen through the eyes of many of Devon 's most creative artists and craftspeople (and some from further afield). Gallery opening times: (from April to December) Tues 10-5, Thurs, Fri and Sat 10-1 and 2-5. Other times by arrangement. (From January March times may vary.)
Nov 27th Jan 10th Christmas Exhibition including Crafts.
To find us, from the Town Car park, pass Roger Dean's Sheep sculpture and on reaching Bridge St , turn left, pass the Supermarket, and we are a short way up on the left.
The Arts Gallery , 7 Red Lion Yard, Okehampton, 01837 55807/07971258040. Quality local arts and crafts people exhibiting. Fine arts to jewellery.
Delamore Gallery , Cornwood, Ivybridge 01752 837719. admin@delamore.com www.delamoregallery.co.uk . Opening Hours: 10am - 4.30 am daily.
WINTER COLLECTION . Our annual Christmas crafts show. 1 Nov to 23 December. Opening Hours: 10AM - 4.30AM DAILY.
Part of the Country Ltd . Artists and photography workshops throughout the year. Anne Middleton, 01647 441171 for details or www.partofthecountry.com .
Picturesque, 12 The Arcade , Okehampton. Exhibition of Dartmoor prints (Widgery & David Young). Tel 01837 54055.
Elford Fine Art , 3 Drake Road , Tavistock, tel 01822 612123. Exhibition of fine original and contemporary oils and water colours including favourite Dartmoor views. Throughout the month.
Ludgate Fine Art , 20 The Square, Chagford , TQ13 8AB, Tel : 01647 433287 is starting a new venture " Devon's Nature in Art " which should be of particular interest to Dartmoor lovers as it is a unique collection of the wildlife, birds, flowers, insects & views of the be au tiful Devonshire countryside & its ever changing moods. If you have time to spare do have a look at the new website www.devonsnatureinart.com . If you would like to talk to me in person my home phone no is 01647 433639 & the gallery is 01647 433287. Or my email is eleanor.ludgate@yahoo.co.uk .
Elizabeth Aubrey, The Leading Edge, 56 Fore St , Ivybridge, Tel: 01752 691352. Local artists, watercolours, pastels, engravings & quality picture framing. Regular exhibitions.
Delamore Gallery, Delamore Park , Cornwood. EXHIBITION DATES: 20 SEPTEMBER - 22 DECEMBER. OPEN: MON - SAT 10AM - 4.30PM, SUN 12PM - 4.30Pm. ENTRY: FREE . Our Autumn Collection features more than forty of the region's and country's finest painters, sculptors, photographers, jewellers, ceramicists, and craftspeople, and will constantly change, with new work being introduced every few weeks. The diverse range includes exciting and previously unseen work by painters such as Robert Jones, Steve Slimm, Lillian Delevoryas, Celia Duncan, Audrey Kellow, David Parfitt, Jan Tricker, Charlie O'Sullivan, Jackie Spurrier, and Alan Kingwell. As well as this, there will be photography by Carol Ballenger, jewellery by Michael Peckitt, Sara Fell and Sharon McSwiney, plus indoor pieces by Barry Guppy, Ian Muchmore, Emmy Gai Palmer, Marion Lamy, Sally Tully, Zoe Rubens, and many more.
In our peaceful courtyard, visitors can admire sculptures by Tess Wilmot, Angela Holmes, Oliver Strong, Sean Hellman, David Commander, Tati Dennehy, Suzie Marsh, and other well-known sculptors. And if someone finds that something special to put under their tree this Christmas, they will be able to buy and take away their piece well in time for the big day. Delamore Gallery offers an innovative and be au tiful space, being housed within a Grade II listed medieval farmstead in the new Delamore Park complex on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park . We will reopen on Saturday 10 January 2009 .
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CALL 01752 837719 OR EMAIL ADMIN@DELAMORE.COM. DIRECTIONS: Exit the A38 signposted Lee Mill. Follow signs to Tesco Extra, continue past Tesco and onto Beech Road for approximately 3 miles following signs to Cornwood. Enter Cornwood. At Cornwood Inn crossroads (village centre) turn left and stay on this road for approximately half a mile. The gallery turning will be on your right (the gallery is within the new Delamore Park development).
Gidleigh Park , Chagford , TQ13 8HH , 01647 432367, www.gidleigh.com
Wine weekend with remington norman . Jan Fri 23 rd & Sat 24 th . Remington Norman will be our host when we offer the best of the best. A member of the elite Académie Internationale du Vin, a former Master of Wine and au thor of award-winning books including The Great Domaines of Burgundy and Rhone Renaissance . During the weekend we will compare Pol Roger Cuvee Winston Churchill from 1996 and 1993 vintages, 2004 Be au ne Blancs Clos des Mouches from Drouhin and Be au ne Greves from Jadot to name but a few. For more information on this very special wine weekend with Remington Norman, the wines featured and availability , please telephone us on the number shown below. We look forward to welcoming you.
All details and dates are correct at the time of printing and may be subject to change.
Lydford Gorge , nr Okehampton, T 01822 820320, E : lydfordgorge@nationaltrust.org.uk
06/12 11am-3pm National Trust Winter Trail. Self-led family trail to the Whitelady Waterfall looking at the sights and sounds in the woods in wintertime. Lucky dip prize for completed trails. Suitable for children aged 4+. Winter admission + £1.50 per child. Until Sunday 07 December.
07/12 National Trust Advent Ring and Holly Wreath Making. 11am1pm or 24pm Come along and have a go at making your own holly ring or advent ring for Christmas. All materials supplied. £12 per person. Booking essential on 01822 820320.
13/12 National Trust Winter Trail . 11am-3pm. Self-led family trail to the Whitelady Waterfall looking at the sights and sounds in the woods in wintertime. Lucky dip prize for completed trails. Suitable for children aged 4+. Winter admission + £1.50 per child. Until Sunday 14 December.
New Carlton Cinema, Market Street , Okehampton , EX20 1HN , Tel: 01837 658586, Email: action@merlincinemas.co.uk , Web: www.merlincinemas.co.uk
For seat availability and o the r information contact the Cinema Box Office on the above number.
Orchid Paradise , Burnham Nurseries, Forches Cross, Bovey Tracey , TQ12 6PZ , Tel: 01626 352233, Email: mail@orchids.ck.com , Web: www.orchids.uk.com .
Sun 14th December...WORKSHOP at the nursery 'Orchids at Christmas' open 10am - 4pm. Join in the Christmas fun and get some great gift ideas. There will be special offers and gift wrapping available plus a mince pie too!
Open 10am -12noon 24th December 2008 . Open 27th -30th 10am - 4pm
Closed 25th/26th/31st December 2008 and 1st January 2009 .
Sun 25th January...WORKSHOP at the nursery 'A Beginners' Day' FREE BEGINNERS' TALK starts at 2pm .
There will be lots of tempting orchids on offer in December in time for Christmas. Don't forget that they make great gifts whether it's an easy houseplant like a beautiful Phalaenopsis or something a bit special for a real collector. If in doubt a Burnham Orchid Gift Voucher is a great alternative, available for any multiple of £5.
Pennywell Farm , Buckfastleigh , T 01364 642023 E info@pennywellfarm.co.uk
W www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
December Join the Pennywell animals for Nativity Plays (booking essential) and visit Santa and his reindeer 1 st 24 th December.
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey , TQ13 9AF 01626 832223. devonguild@crafts.org.uk www.crafts.org.uk . Open 7 days a week 10am 5.30pm .
Members Showcase (in the Craft Shop)
Terry Sawle and Blandine Anderson (furniture & ceramics) Sat 8 Dec - Tues 15 Jan
Liz Clay (textiles) Saturday 19 January - Tuesday 19 February
The Terrace 2008 - work exhibited on the walls of upstairs café
Selected Members of the Devon Guild Sat 19 Jan - Wed 20 Aug.
The Forest Inn, Hexworthy , 0 1364 631211, info@theforestinn.co.uk www.theforestinn.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 31 ST DECEMBER NEW YEAR BUFFET WITH LIVE MUSIC BY THE SIDEMAN. Limited places available for our delectable buffet. £35 per head, including champagne at midnight . Please book and pay by 20 th November to guarantee your evening.
FRIDAY 16 TH JANUARY CHILDREN'S FUN NIGHT. Start approximately 7:30 pm Donations to Widecombe Pre-School/Junior School.
The Wharf , Canal Rd Tavistock , PL19 8AT . Box office 01822 611166. Email : enquiries@tavistockwharf.com , Web : www.tavistockwharf.com
Live Music
The Wurzels (Seated) Wednesday 3rd December
The Wurzels (Standing) Thu 31st Jul - Thu 4th Dec
Elkie Brooks Friday 5th December
Blues Night Christmas Special Saturday 6th December
Pete Allen Jazz Band Sunday 7th December
TMTC Christmas Show Wed 10th Dec - Thu 11th Dec
Live Wire Friday 12th December
Desperado (Eagles Tribute) Saturday 13th December
Acoustic Café Thursday 18th December
Slyde (Slade Tribute) Friday 19th December
The Hamsters Christmas Special Saturday 20th December
Waterleat Walks and Talks, Old Walls Hydro, Ponsworthy, Widecombe-In-The-Moor , Tel: 01364 631282, Email: info@waterleat.co.uk , Web: www.waterleat.co.uk
Renewable water-power energy, the power of the future! We take bookings for walks for groups of up to 30 people at a standard cost of £50 plus VAT. On the walk you will see how we turn the power of falling water, from the West Webburn River , into electrical energy, enough for 80 homes, whilst enjoying the walk on our farm and through our ancient woodland. Allow 2 hours.Talks can also be booked. These have a presentation, approx an hour, which shows how the hydro electric scheme was created taking care to minimise the impact on the environment it was built in. Booking required. Refreshments available at the end of the walk if requested. No toilet facilities on site.
REGULAR EVENTS- ENTERTAINMENT
Live acoustic entertainment on Sunday evenings, except 1 st Sunday of the month which is quiz night. The Old Plough, Fore St , Bere Ferrers , 01822 840358.
Live entertainment every other Saturday. Open mic/jamming sessions every other Sunday. De Tracey's Bar & Rest au rant, 56 Fore St , Bovey Tracey , 01626 833465 info@detraceys.co.uk , www.detraceys.co.uk .
Folk night with the Wren Trust. The Plymouth Inn, 26 West St , Okehampton 01837 53633. Last Sunday of the month. Come and listen or bring your instrument and play. (not August or December) At The Packhorse Inn,1 Plymouth Rd, South Brent, 01364 72283. Cards, Dominoes, Darts available. Also:
Folk singing every o the r Tuesday Folk playing every Wednesday
Sunday Quiz night 10pm & roll over cash question At The Royal Oak , South Brent, Station Rd, South Brent, 01364 72133.
General knowledge quiz 1 st Thursday/month. Folk at the Oak 3 rd Thursday/month Occasional music quiz. At The Westward Inn , Lee Mill Bridge , Ivybridge, 01752 892626.
Live entertainment on alternate Saturday evenings . Please ring for details.
Every Sunday from 8 Folk on the Moor (Folk singing).
Every second Tuesday of month Morgan three wheelers meet.
Every Thursday Cross Swords gaming meet.
Every first Wednesday MG car club meet.
Monthly Quiz + Curry Nights. Usually on a Wednesday around the 20th of each month. Bookings essential to avoid disappointment. The Rising Sun Inn Woodland, Ashburton 01364 652544 admin@ the risingsunwoodland.co.uk. Full details on www.therisingsunwoodland.co.uk - updated every quarter.
Quiz nights at the Elephant's Nest, Horndon 1 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month. 9 pm. 01822 810273.
Quiz night every o the r Thursday.The Tavistock Arms Hotel, Fore St , Gunnislake . 01822 832217
Quiz nights on Wednesday evenings starting at 8.30 ish. Teams of up to 4, £1 per player, prize for winning team with proceeds going to charity. The Bullers Arms, Chagford. Phone 01647 432348.
Live music every Thursday. The Tavistock Arms Hotel, Fore St , Gunnislake . 01822 832217
Jazz at the Elephant's Nest, Horndon 2 nd Wednesday of each month. 9 pm. 01822 810273
Regular entertainment superb live folk/blues/jazz events on a regular basis The White Horse Inn, 7 The Square, Moretonhampstead , TQ13 8NF . Contact for details 01647 440242.
Crib night every Tuesday at 7. Sky sports, darts + pool teams. The White Hart Bar and Grill, Fore St, North Tawton , EX20 2DT , 01837 82473.
Pub quiz. Wednesday evenings. Sportsmans Inn, Exeter Rd , Ivybridge, Tel 01752 892280.
Quiz every Wednesday from about 9.30, snowball question goes up by £5 per week until won. Teams of up to 4, £1 per player with proceeds to Air Ambulance. . Bullers Arms Chagford. 01647 432348.
Rob's Vinyl memories Night. Thursday evenings. Sportsmans Inn, Exeter Rd , Ivybridge, Tel 01752 892280.
Rob's Pop Quiz. Last Thursday of each month. Sportsmans Inn, Exeter Rd , Ivybridge, Tel 01752 892280.
Monthly live music. Ring for details. The Blacksmiths Arms, Lamerton, Tavistock. 01822 612962.
Monthly entertainment. Every Third Friday Night' in the month. Food Dreckly , Cattle Market Café, Whitchurch Rd , Tavistock. 01822 832897 for details.
At the Exeter Arms, East Street , Okehampton, 01837 53337:
Every Monday and Thursday Texas Holdem Poker
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Darts league games
Every Sunday Pool league games
OTHER REGULAR EVENTS
Beginners' digital camera course. Get the best from your camera. 2 hour session at a time to suit you. Book on 01837 54055 or call in at Okehampton Photo Centre, 12 The Arcade , Okehampton.
Children's Saturday Club. 10-4. £17. Finlake Riding Centre, 1 Stokelake Farm Cotts, Chudleigh , TQ13 0EH , Tel: 01626 852096.
REGULAR EATING OUT EVENTS
Sunday Carvery at The Dartmoor Diner, Roborough Down, Bickleigh, Plymouth , 01752 695410. On the A386 between Tavistock and Plymouth .
Roast every Sunday. £10 3 courses. Great value! Home-cooked food. Meals around a fiver. The Homecooked Kitchen, The Royal British Legion Social Club, 2 King St , Tavistock, 07900042323.
The Rising Sun Inn Woodland , Ashburton 01364 652544. Full details on www.therisingsunwoodland.co.uk - updated every quarter. Menus and further details can be obtained from the Rising Sun 01364 652544.
Sunday roasts offering three roast meats, roast potatoes and fresh vegetables or try our mixed roast and have some of each.
Pie Nights first Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each month.
Sunday roasts at The White Thorn Inn, Sh au gh Prior, Nr Plymouth , 01752 839245.
Sunday roasts & further extensive menu. The Church House Inn, Rattery, South Brent,01364 642220.
Sunday roasts at The Union Inn, The Green, Denbury, nr Newton Abbot. 01803 812595.
Sunday roasts at the Crossways Inn, Folly Gate nr Okehampton 01837 52088. Choice of 2 meats or vegetarian. Local fresh veg.
Sunday roasts at The Star Inn Old Liverton Rd, Liverton , Newton Abbot, 01626 821376. Open all day. Food served daily. New play area for children + large garden and patio area. Home cooked food. Separate bar and rest au rant. .
Sunday roasts at Welcome Stranger, Liverton, Nr Bovey Tracey , 01626 821224. All home made. Normally choice of 3 meats and Vegetarian option. Any dietary needs catered for by arrangement. Booking essential.
Sunday roasts 12-2 at De Tracey's Bar & Rest au rant, 56 Fore St , Bovey Tracey , 01626 833465 info@detraceys.co.uk , www.detraceys.co.uk .
Sunday roasts at The Plymouth Inn, 26 West St , Okehampton 01837 53633.
Sunday roast lunches at The Tom Cobley Tavern, Spreyton, Nr Okehampton. 01647 231314.
CAMRA Pub of the Year 2006/7/8. Uncle Tom Cobley & companions left here for Widecombe Fair. Real ales. Beer garden.
Sunday lunches as well as full menu & specials board served 12-2. £6.75 for roast lunch. Drake Manor Inn, The Village, Buckland Monachorum, Nr Yelverton, 01822 853892 drakemanor@drakemanorinn.co.uk
Sunday Roasts 2 course £6.95. At The Packhorse Inn,1 Plymouth Rd, South Brent, 01364 72283.
Sunday roasts. Rest au rant food at Pub prices! Locally sourced produce used. The Royal Oak , Station Rd, South Brent , 01364 72133.
Sunday roast. Meal deals. The London Inn, 8 Exeter Rd, South Brent , 01364 73223. Warm friendly welcome. Large family garden. Children's menu.
Norma's Sunday roasts. All meat and veg locally sourced. Small £3.95, Medium £4.95, Large £5.95. Royal Oak , 5 East St , Ashburton . 01364 652444.
Pensioner specials every Monday and Thursday lunchtime. Sunday Roasts every Sunday lunch time. The Westward Inn , Lee Mill Bridge , Ivybridge, 01752 892626.
Traditional Sunday roast, usually a choice of locally sourced pork or beef, all prepared and cooked on the premises and a choice of homemade desserts. Kestor Inn, Manaton 01647 221204.
Royal Oak Roast - experience this every Sunday. A fabulous roast dinner (local beef and pork), with all the trimmings we love - homemade Yorkshire puddings and gravy, served with fresh seasonal vegetables! Booking is highly recommended. Julie and Stephen Earp 01822 852944. www.royaloakinn.org.uk . Meavy, nr Yelverton.
Mid-week carvery on 1 st Thursday and 3 rd Tuesday of each month. 12-2. Normal carvery every Sunday 12-6. Bullers Arms Chagford . 01647 432348.
Sunday Jazz Lunch at the Bedford Hotel, Tavistock, 01822 613221
Carvery every Sunday at The Two Bridges Hotel, Two Bridges, 01822 890581.
Traditional roasts every Sunday. The New Pantry, 42 Brook St , Tavistock 01822 615460
Special fish dishes now available Friday and Saturday evenings. Bullers Arms Chagford. 01647 432348.
Roast lunches Monday-Saturday. Pensioner specials Tue/Wed. The Pannier Market Café , 29, The Market, Tavistock, Tel: 01822 617218, Email: melallen1@btinternet.com
At the J Street Diner , 14 St James Street , Okehampton , 01837 52988. 1950s and 1960s au thentic American diner. Home-cooked meals & traditional American food. Juke box music. From 2.30-3.30: If you can remember the 1950s come along for cup of tea/coffee + home made cake of your choice for £2.50.
At The Sportsmans Inn, Exeter Rd , Ivybridge , PL21 0BQ Tel 01752 892280.
Curry night. Sundays. Fish and chips . Mondays.
Taste of the Orient. Tuesdays. Pie Night. Wednesdays.
Pasta Night. Thursdays. Earlybird nightly until 7 pm
At the Red Lion Inn, High Street, Exbourne. 01837 851551. Traditional village inn serving high quality food using local produced. Real ales served direct from the cask. Families welcome. Food served daily from 12-2.30 and 6-9.30. Weekly events:
Monday: Free bottle of wine with every three course meal for two people
Tuesday: Curry Night - curry with rice, poppadom, naan bread and pickles £5.95
Wednesday: Over Sixties Lunch - two courses and tea or coffee £5.95
Thursday: Steak Night - 2 x rump steaks £12, 2 x sirloin steaks £15, 2 x fillet steaks £20
At the Pretoria V au lts , 2 East St , Okehampton 01837 54226: traditional Sunday lunch with choice of meats & fresh vegetables.
At The Harvest Home Gulworthy, Near Tavistock , 01822 611022. Sunday roast + main menu.
Whitehouse Services, Exeter Rd , Tongue End, Okehampton, 01837 840101. Sunday lunches in waitress service rest au rant , adjacent A30. Booking not necessary.
MARKETS
Okehampton Farmers' Market is held on the third Saturday of every month. All local food. Outside St James Church, Okehampton 9-1. Tel: 01409 221991 . December 20 th January 17 th . Lunch with us.
Tavistock Farmers Market Voted the Best Farmers' Market in the South West', h eld on the 2nd and 4th Saturday morning of every month in Bedford Square, in front of the impressive Town Hall. Everything you will find on sale here is produced within the local area. Our stallholders are the farmers, growers or producers themselves. All products sold have been grown, reared, c au ght, brewed, pickled, baked, smoked or processed by the stallholders. December 13 th , 27 th . January 10th, 24th.
Tavistock Pannier Market . The historic Pannier Market. 01822 611003. Free admission. Tues:Craft, Antiques, Collectables. Wednesday and Thursday: Mixed wide variety. Friday: Traditional Charter Market
Saturdays: Every first Aladdin's Cave Every Second Craft Every Third Mixed
Every Fourth Extra Mixed
Tuckers Local Produce Market Our well-established, under cover market is open 3 days a week in Tuckers Yard, Ashburton. Enjoy an easy, friendly shopping experience...there's a host of locally produced meat, vegetables, cakes, bread, cheese, flowers, preserves, and a whole lot more. Free parking right outside the door. THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY 9.30am to 3.00pm . Colin Wakeham 01364 643836.
Widecombe Village Market. Interesting market for local producers, held in historic National Trust Church House. Lively atmosphere. Quality products. Contact Diana Cameron or Richard Holmes Tel: 01364 621218. 4th Saturday Monthly. Dec 20th, January 24th 9.30am to 3pm in the Church House. The market is PLASTIC BAG FREE.
December Saturday 20th BBQ & Mulled Wine - Christmas Special.
There are always refreshments in aid of local charities and at several markets we will also be having a BBQ. Wide selection of local farmer / food producers and other stalls selling items such as jewellery, photography, locally made drinks, plants, vegetables etc. A visit to Widecombe is always a treat and can be combined with a day out with the family, friends and don't forget the dog. The walks around the village are fantastic, as are the views down into the valley from the tors above.
For the festive season
At The Horse & Groom , Bittaford, Ivybridge tel: 01752 892358
- 2 x 6oz Devon Rump Steaks for £ 10 monday to friday
- 2 course meal special every monday lunchtime for only £ 6.95
- Christmas Fayre Menu 3 course meal £ 15.95 per person, call us for a copy of the menu.
- New Years Eve Party (fancy dress if you dare) live music & karaoke, 8 till late.
Santa's Crystal Grotto and Gift Fayre in Tavistock, running from Sat 13th to Weds 17th December 2008 . All day event in Tavistock Town Hall and Bedford Square . Featured events include live reindeer, sleigh rides around the town (first 3 days), Santa's magical Crystal Grotto, puppet shows, quality gift stalls and more including a grand Finale evening dinner with entertainment (advance booking only) on Weds 17-12-08. Enjoy a great night out as we celebrate the Grand finale of Santa's Crystal Grotto & Gift Fayre! Join us for an evening of song, fine local food and enchanting entertainment at Tavistock's Prestigious Town Hall Weds 17th December 2008 , 7:30pm . Come and share a special evening's entertainment hosted by Flight Of The Phoenix World Peace 2000 as we celebrate the last night of the 2008 Santa's Crystal Grotto & Gift Fayre. Festivities to include waitress served Christmas Dinner, made with fresh local ingredients, performance by Tavistock College Gospel Choir, His & Hers Santa Gift, disco, raffle, and fully licensed bar. Tickets cost just £30 per person (£25 per person per table of 8) and can be reserved by completing and forwarding the booking form below or directly from the Flight Of The Phoenix Crystal Stall at Tavistock Pannier Market / Fulfords Estate Agents 30 Brook St, Tavistock. (Enquires Tel: 01822 832004).
OTHER EVENTS INC. DNPA GUIDED WALKS DECEMBER 2008
Unless otherwise stated walks are DNPA. Details/please book on 01822 890414.
02/12 10:30: 4hr Walk, Archaeology of the Southern Moor (Blackadon Farm, directions www.blackadonbarns.co.uk ). Guide M Walker 01752 897034 Distance 11km/6.8m.
05/12 Dartmoor Volunteer Days - Plymouth Leat. Join the Dartmoor Preservation Association (DPA) to help make a practical difference to Dartmoor . This activity is helping to look after the Plymouth Leat near Clearbrook and is between 10 am - 3 pm so you will need a packed lunch, a drink and to wear old clothes. For more information and to book contact P au l Rendell 01837 54727.
06/12 10:00: 4hr Walk, Tinners, Rabbits and Prehistoric Man (King's Oven). Visit some amazing tin mining remains and one of the grandest examples of a Bronze age settlement on Dartmoor . Guide J Whiting 01837 861333 Distance 9km/5.5m.
06/12 14:00: 2hr, Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner). Please book 01822 890414
06/12 11am-3pm National Trust Winter Trail. Lydford Gorge . Self-led family trail to the Whitelady Waterfall looking at the sights and sounds in the woods in wintertime. Lucky dip prize for completed trails. Suitable for children aged 4+. Winter admission + £1.50 per child. Until Sunday 07 December.
07/12 National Trust Advent Ring and Holly Wreath Making. 11am1pm or 24pm Lydford Gorge. Come along and have a go at making your own holly ring or advent ring for Christmas. All materials supplied. £12 per person. Booking essential on 01822 820320.
09/12 11:00: 3hr Walk, Archaeology (Bel Tor Corner). Explore this popular area. Guide A Partridge 01803 812280 Distance 7km/4.3m.
13/12 09:00: Tavistock Farmers Market. Bedford Square . www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com
13/12 National Trust Winter Trail . 11am-3pm Lydford Gorge. Self-led family trail to the Whitelady Waterfall looking at the sights and sounds in the woods in wintertime. Lucky dip prize for completed trails. Suitable for children aged 4+. Winter admission + £1.50 per child. Until Sunday 14 December.
14/12 10:30: 3hr Walk, Walkhampton Common Winter Wander-land (Sharpitor). Explore the Walkhampton Common area. Guide B Poole 01822 890414 Distance 8km/5m.
20/12 09:00: Okehampton Farmers Market. St. James Chapel Square . www.okehamptonfarmersmarket.co.uk
20/12 09:00: Tavistock Farmers Market. Bedford Square . www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com
20/12 09:30: Widecombe-In-The-Moor Village Market . Church House. Local produce and much more.
21/12 10:00: 4hr Walk , A spooky Winter walk (Postbridge). An East Dart walk to visit the Waterfalls in winter with two mysterious stories on the way. Up the East Dart one side and back the other side with a visit to the large Kist at Roundy Park . On the way hear of the mysterious death of Walton Howard in this area in 1934. On the return journey we will hear of the strange case of William Donaghy in 1914 and his memorial stone. Guide S Dell 07845 176870 Distance 8km/5m.
21/12 10:30: 4hr Walk, South Moor Summit (Venford). Explore the southern moor. Guide C Fitzroy 01822 890414.
23/12 09:00: Tavistock Farmers Market. Bedford Square . www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com
26/12 11:00: 3.5hr Walk, Boxing Day walk to the East Dart Falls (Postbridge). A chance to walk off that Christmas day indulgence. Guide B Kocziban 01395 278533 Distance 8km/5m.
27/12 10:30: 4hr Walk, Moors, Water, Woods and Ancient Stones (Fernworthy Reservoir). Discover the ruins of Teign Head farm and the story behind Grey Wethers. Guide P Rendell 01837 54727 Distance 13km/8m.
28/12 09:30: 3hr Walk, Christmas Birdwatch (Trendlebere). Walk to see resident birds and winter visitors. Please bring binoculars and do not wear brightly coloured clothing. Guide P Page 07858 421148 Distance 5km/3m.
28/12 10:15: 6hr Activity, Improvers' Navigation (Princetown). Brush up on your navigation skills. Please book on 01822 890414.
29/12 10:30: 2.5hr Walk, Holne Moor Figure of Eight - Part One (Venford).A walk of two halves. Head out towards Horn's Cross and Combestone in the morning, returning to the car park at lunch time. In the afternoon walk around the reservoir and out to Bench Tor, dropping down into the woods before returning to the start. Guide T Burges 01404 44579. 6.5km/4m.
29/12 14:00: 1.5hr Walk, Holne Moor Figure Eight - Part 2 (Venford). Distance 4km/2.5m.
29/12 10:30: 4hr Walk, The Bleak High Moor (Meldon Reservoir). Discover the Ice Works, Rattlebrook railway, Kitty Tor and the West Ockment valley. Guide P Rendell 01837 54727 Distance 13km/8m.
30/12 10:30: 3hr Walk, Dartmoor Through Time (Haytor, Lower Car Park). Explore the Haytor and Hound Tor area. Guide G Seale 01392 841609.
31/12 10:30: 4hr Walk, End the Year on a High (Okehampton Moor). Why not end the year by visiting the Highest point on Dartmoor ? Guide B Poole 01822 890414 Distance 11km/7m.
31/12 14:00: 3hr Walk, Watch the Sun go Down on 2008 (Haytor, Lower Car Park). A gentle circuit looking at points of interest along the way, ending with some quiet time on a high point to see the last rays of light of the year. Guide D Jenkin 01647 440053 Distance 6.5km/4m.
JANUARY 2009
Unless o the rwise stated walks are DNPA. Details/please book on 01822 890414.
01/01 12:00: 3hr Walk, New Year Resolution Walk - Get Fit in 2009 (Postbridge).A walk to Bellever forest looking at the antiquities on Lakehead Hill, Bellever Tor returning along the Lich Way and forest tracks. Guide D Jenkin 01647 440053 Distance 8km/5m.
02/01 14:00: 1.5hr Walk , Family Introduction to Dartmoor (Haytor, Lower Car Park). The perfect way to begin your exploration of Dartmoor .
03/01 10:30: 4hr Walk, Yes Tor and High Willhays (Prewley). At 621 metres (2,038ft), High Willhays is the highest point on Dartmoor . Lunch at this spot and enjoy the views. Guide P Challiss 01822 852157.
04/01 10:30: 4hr Walk, Meavy Meanderings (Princetown). Lots to see in the Meavy Valley , stone rows, prehistoric settlement and tin mining remains. A fascinating accessible area. Guide A Cope 01297 625375 Distance 10km/6m.
04/01 14:00: 2hr, Visit a Dartmoor Longhouse (Bel Tor Corner). Book on 01822 890414.
10/01 09:00: Tavistock Farmers Market. Bedford Square . www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com
10/01 17/01 Aladdin Takes the Stage for Dunsford's Sixty-first Annual Pantomime. In the Village Hall. Matinee performances each Saturday at 2.30pm with evening shows (except Sunday) at 7.45pm . The box office for advanced ticket sales opens on Monday, 1 st December, and is located at Sunnybank (opposite the Village Hall). Telephone bookings on 01647 252795. An answerphone is available when the box office is unmanned. Further information: Bob Raggett, Tel: 01647 252024, Email: Bob@raggett1.eclipse.co.uk
11/12 09:30: 3hr Walk, Birds in Winter (Trendlebere). Walk to see resident birds and winter visitors. Please bring binoculars and do not wear brightly coloured clothing. Guide Phil Page 07858 421148 Distance 5km/3m.
11/12 10:30: 2hr Walk, Bellever and Back (Postbridge). Explore the Bellever area. Guide T Soby 01837 53575.
13/01 Dartmoor Volunteer Days - Plymouth Leat. Join the Dartmoor Preservation Association (DPA) to help make a practical difference to Dartmoor . This activity is helping to look after the Plymouth Leat near Clearbrook and is between 10 am - 3 pm so you will need a packed lunch, a drink and to wear old clothes. For more information and to book contact P au l Rendell 01837 54727.
17/01 10:15: 6hr Activity, GPS - Get lost on Dartmoor (no more) (Princetown). If you are thinking of buying a GPS compass or have had one for Christmas then this course is the perfect introduction for you. Please book on 01822 890414.
17/01 10:30: 4hr Walk, All Peaks and Pixies (Okehampton Moor. Follow the Red-a-Ven Brook to its source, a h au nt of Dartmoor's Pixies, then on to the highest point in Southern England . Guide J Whiting 01837 861333 Distance 9km/5.5m.
17/01 09:00: Okehampton Farmers Market. St. James Chapel Square . www.okehamptonfarmersmarket.co.uk
18/01 10:30: 4hr Walk, The Taw Valley (Belstone). Explore the course of the River Taw visiting Taw Marsh and Cosdon Beacon. Guide P Rendell 01837 54727 Distance 13km/8m.
18/01 10:30: 4hr Walk, Avon Delights ( Shipley Bridge ). Explore the area around the Avon Reservoir. Guide I Johnstone 01752 892155 Distance 11km/6.8m.
24/01 10:15: 6hr Activity , Beginner's Guide to Map and Compass (Princetown). Brush up on your navigation skills. Please book on 01822 890414.
24/01 10:30: 3hr Walk , Leats, Mines and Railways ( Bedford Bridge ). Explore the South Westerly corner of the National Park. Guide B Byng 01822 853113.
24/01 09:00: Tavistock Farmers Market. Bedford Square . www.tavistockfarmersmarket.com
24/01 Dartmoor Volunteer Days - Plymouth Leat. Join the Dartmoor Preservation Association (DPA) to help make a practical difference to Dartmoor . This activity is helping to look after the Plymouth Leat near Clearbrook and is between 10 am - 3 pm so you will need a packed lunch, a drink and to wear old clothes. For more information and to book contact P au l Rendell 01837 54727.
24/01 09:30: Widecombe-In-The-Moor Village Market. Church House. Local produce and much more.
25/01 10:30: 3hr Walk, A Walk through Time (Postbridge). Guide L Copley 01752 776226 Distance 8km/5m.
25/01 10:30: 4hr Walk, Tors and Tin may lead you to Prosper (Pork Hill). Explore the remains of the Wheel Prosper tin mine as part of this walk. Guide B Poole 01822 890414 Distance 12km/7.5m.
25/01 20:00: Last Sunday Folk. Plymouth Inn, Okehampton . An evening of folk song and music hosted by professional artists from folk arts development charity Wren Music, with guest artists, but mainly featuring YOU! All singers and musicians are welcome, or just come along and enjoy the evening if you do not play or sing. Cost Free collection and raffle. For more information visit www.wrenmusic.co.uk Contact Wren Music 01837 53754.
31/01 10:00: 3hr Walk, Discover the Rifle Range and Valiant Soldiers (Princetown). An easy walk to discover the Hart Tor Rifle Range and the tale of three valiant soldiers at Soldiers' Pond, returning to Princetown via South Hessary Tor and the route of the Perambulation of the Forest of Dartmoor . Guide S Dell 07845 176870 Distance 6km/4m.
31/0110:45: 2hr Walk, Myths and Legends (Hound Tor) From hairy hands to headless horsemen, Dartmoor is full of stories. Discover more on this walk.
