• 29th Oct 2008 10:30 - 18th Mar 2009 15:30

Join Trees For Health in caring for the wonderful woodland at Combe Royal, Kingsbridge. There is always something interesting to take part in at this diverse site. Activities can include tree planting, green woodworking and nursery work.

Workshops are held monthly on the following Wednesdays:
October 29th; November 26th; December 17th; January 21st; February 18th; March 18th

10.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. - FREE

Call Trees for Health on 01803 867018 for more details

• 01st Nov 2008 - 30th Nov 2008

From November 1st the Seahorse Restaurant will be providing a 'Locals Menu' in addition to their usual menu. There will be freshly prepared dishes of warming, 'comfort food' meals of both meat and seafood each day, at a cost of just £20 for two courses. This menu will be available at lunchtimes and evenings except for Saturday nights. Contact Gareth on 01803 835147 or at enquiries@seahorserestaurant.co.uk 
If you would like to be taken home by Pearlfisher, the Seahorse private launch, please advise when making the reservation.

Typical dishes, which will change daily, will include:

Braised Devon beef short ribs with Barolo and polenta
Creamed potatoes with chanterelles and Madeira
Crab on toast
Braised cuttlefish with macaroni
Braised rabbit with rosemary and garlic
Pumpkin risotto
Spaghetti with local seafood
Grilled sea bream
Hanger steak with bone marrow
Charcoal grilled homemade pork sausage with fennel and red wine
Fish stew
Monkfish cooked Romagna style
Bagna cauda.

• 03rd Nov 2008 09:30 - 01st Dec 2008

New work by Rick Williams pushes the boundaries of his interest in the sea and the sky- still using and developing traditional painting methods.

The Flavel 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
3rd Nov -1st Dec 2008

• 06th Nov 2008 - 29th Nov 2008

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in November.
With these special events you can take a sneak preview of Greenway House, Agatha Christie's holiday home before it's open to the public in March 2009. The house has been under going restoration for 2 years. Tickets include a two course lunch, guided tour of the accessible areas of the house and a talk by a member of the conservation team.
Booking Essential, call 01803 842382 for more information.

• 28th Nov 2008 -22:15

The last Comedy Night of the year features pehaps the finest stand-up of his generation - SIMON MUNNERY. You might know him from his Sony-Award-winning radio show, 'ALAN PARKER'S 29 MINUTES OF TRUTH', or his BBC2 series 'ATTENTION SCUM' or 'THE LEAGUE AGAINST TEDIUM'.
Criminally ignored by the media, Simon remains an incredible comedian and you simply must not miss him!

Live at The Flavel on Friday 28th November 2008 at 8.00 p.m.
£10 in advance, £12 on the day.

• 01st Dec 2008 - 02nd Jan 2009

A great range of small and medium art works from many of artspaces' 80 artists of the region, with the emphasis on affordability and present giving at this festive time.

The Flavel 01803 835930 www.theflavel.org.uk
1 Dec-2 Jan

• 04th Dec 2008 - 07th Dec 2008

The event offers both newcomers and 'alternative' enthusiasts an opportunity for Christmas shopping, a spiritual weekend break or just a visit into town for some fun.

The Flavel in the middle of town will feature a shopping bazaar, live performances, workshops, talks, musicians and complementary therapists to pamper and heal.  Workshops will additionally run at The Guildhall and The Royal Castle Hotel.

For further information & tickets www.dartmouthfestival.com or phone 01803 832524.

• 06th Dec 2008

A full day of festive pantomime fun to get you and your family in the Christmas spirt, with market stalls, carols singers, a farmers market, late night shopping and street entertainment all on offer. Don't miss the ballon latern procession, or the arrival of Santa Claus! Throw yourself into the festive season and dress up as your favourite pantomime character, adults and children alike! Local bands will be playing into the evening after the shops shut at 9pm. Parking in the public car parks will be free all day.

For more information visit www.kingsbridgeinfo.co.uk
Tel: 01548 853195

• 07th Dec 2008 19:30 -22:30

Britannia Choral Society presents
A CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Haydn's 'Little Organ Mass'
Christmas Carols for Choir and Audience
Musical Director: Gareth Perkins
Piano: Trevor Bray
Guest Soprano Soloist: Denise Leigh - Winner of the acclaimed TV series 'Operatunity'
Sunday 7th Dec 2008 7.30pm

Britannia Royal Naval College Chapel By Kind permission of Commodore JK Moores RN
Tickets from: The Tourist Information Centre and Mrs. Victoria Conway 01803 732364
Tickets £8.50

New Security Arrangements: When purchasing a ticket it is essential for the name of the visitor to be recorded. Entry to the college prior to the concert is by bus from outside the NatWest Bank, in Mayor's Avenue. The bus will return to Mayor's Avenue after the concert.
Photo ID is required to buy your ticket and on the night of the concert.

 

• 07th Dec 2008 19:30

An evening river cruise with international medium Dilys Guildford, in conjuntion with the Festival of Tantra and Healing Arts

Sunday 7th December 2008, embarking 19.30 Dartmouth.

Tickets £12.50 available from River Link, 5 Lower St, Dartmouth

Tel. 01803 834488

• 09th Dec 2008 - 23rd Dec 2008

Candlelight, buskers and stalls lining the streets make an enjoyable alternative to traipsing around the shops.  Buy locally made gifts, enjoy alfresco food and entertainment, and experience the Totnes version of late night Christmas shopping.

In Fore Street, High Street and the Market Square.

Parking in the public car parks is normally FREE on these evenings.

Tuesdays 9th, 16th and 23rd December 2008

• 12th Dec 2008 - 14th Dec 2008

• 12th Dec 2008 - 13th Dec 2008

The second Candlelit Dartmouth event will be held on the 12^th and 13^th December.Last year’s event proved to be absolutely magical with processions of beautiful handmade willow and paper lanterns winding through the narrow streets of beautiful Dartmouth.  This year the procession will take place from 6pm on Friday 12^th culminating in the greeting of Santa as he arrives from the river. Stilt-walkers, musicians and fairies will also accompany the parade. There will be late night shopping, a market in the Avenue Gardens, musicians and carol singing at the Bandstand. The park and ride will be free of charge and will run until late. The Saturday will have 2 markets – in The Avenue Gardens and in the Old Market alongside the Farmers Market. There will also be entertainers such as a Samba band parading the streets and some of the shops will have special offers. Dartmouth has great mix of shops and galleries for doing your Christmas shopping and you’re sure to find something different. Parking will be free of charge on this day and again there will be free park and ride. 

Raffle tickets for fund-raising of the event are being sold with a first prize of a Jeroboam of Vintage Champagne. Prizes will be drawn at the Candlelit knees-up – a great party on Sat 13^th December featuring Sax Appeal at the Guildhall. For more info see
       www.candlelitdartmouth.co.uk


      

• 13th Dec 2008 19:30

Opera by Candlelight
Escape the Christmas rush and relax into the festive spirt with a magical eveing of candlelit opera and carols performed by the little opera company. Following their recent success with their debut at Oxford's Jacqueline du Pre Music Building, this exciting young company formed by recent graduates from the Royal Academy of Music brings to The Flavel music from popular operas including Cosi fan Tutte, the barber of seville, The Marriage of Figaro and Die Fledermaus.

www.thelittleoperacompany.co.uk

Approx finish time 10pm,including interval when mince pies will be served.

The Flavel 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Sat 13th Dec 7.30pm

• 13th Dec 2008 19:30

Set sail from Dartmouth Embankment aboard our flagship the 'Dart Explorer'.

Dinner and Dancing.

£24.95 tickets available from Riverlink, Lower Street.  01803 834488 or sales@riverlink.co.uk

Book early to avoid disappointment

• 19th Dec 2008 -22:15

Clare Produces 'Music to melt to', according to Jamie Cullum, and her latest album 'Get Happy' is simply superb, and worth raving about. Clare was born in Skipton in Yorkshire and was mad about music from a very young age. She got her first taste of the industry writing and signing jingles, and her first album 'Don't talk', won critical acclaim, most notably from Michael Parkingson. Clare presents the big band special programme on BBC Radio 2 on Monday nights. Book your tickets now for a very special evening....

See www.clareteal.co.uk for more information
Approx finish 10.15pm

The Flavel 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 19th Dec 8pm
Tickets £15

• 20th Dec 2008 19:30

Celebrate the advent of Christmas in style.  Elegant, delicious dining with dancing.  Step Onboard for departure at 19.30 hrs.  The ultimate way to spend a magical Christmas evening whilst cruising the beautiful River Dart.

Setting sail from Dartmouth Embankment aboard our flagship the 'Dart Explorer'.
Champagne and canapes on arrival.
Tickets £34.50 from River Link, Lower Street.  01803 834488 or  sales@riverlink.co.uk

• 22nd Dec 2008

It's always so much more fun making your own! Bring your family and celebrate the Winter Solstice. After a stroll around the winter gardens foraging for natural materials, head inside to the warmth of the log burner and hot chocolate to create some gorgeous decorations for your tree and candles to brighten those dark winter evenings.

10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. at Sharpham, near Ashprington.

Adults £5.00, Children £3.00

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - call 01803 732799

• 28th Dec 2008 14:30 - 31st Dec 2008

Dartmouth Players Amateur group presents the magical Pantomime
Sleeping Beauty

Last years award winning panto was a sell out!
Book early to avoid disappointment.
A real treat for all the family.

Adults £10. Concessions £9.50 Under 16's £8.50
Sunday 28th Dec 2.30pm
Monday 29th Dec 7.30pm
Tuesday 30th Dec 2.30pm
Wednesday 31st Dec 2.30pm

The Flavel 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

• 31st Dec 2008 - 01st Feb 2009

Saturday 28th of February 2009
7pm at the Flavel
Calling all talented performers Have you got what it takes?

The winner will open the Dart Music Festival (8th, 9th and 10th May 2009)
the premier music event in the South West, with a performance of their act, plus there will be prizes to be won, and you might even get on telly!

So register your interest and apply for an application form from stokefleming@googlemail.com download a form from the www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk website or call into the Flavel and pick up an application form.

All entries must be in by the 31st December this year and auditions will be held in the Flavel on Sunday 1st February 2009 from 2pm.
Applications are £2 per act, no matter how many there are of you!

If, on the other hand, you are a bit shy or really cannot think of something to perform to wow the judges, come along and be in a select audience for an eye-opening evening of entertainment.

Tickets will be on sale soon from the Flavel at £4 (adults) and £2 (under 18s) for the auditions, and £10 for the final.

www.theflavel.org.uk Box Office: 01803 839530

• 10th Jan 2009 09:30 -16:30

Dry stone walling at Churston, near Brixham. Course runs from 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Wear outdoor clothes and sturdy footwear, and bring a packed lunch.

Course fees for DRST members £15.00, non members £25.00.

For enquiries and BOOKING, call Mick Godfrey on 01548 821156

• 18th Jan 2009 - 19th Jan 2009 16:30

Nigel Mortimer - Marine Ecologist - invites you to join him on a circular walk along the Kingsbridge  and Bowcombe Creeks and back over the hill between, taking in the fine views of he estuary. Along the way, investigate the sheltered rock and muddy shores, saltmarshes and estuarine mudflats. There is a good possibility of seeing some estuarine birds so bring binoculars and an ID guide if you have them.
 
The walk covers about 2 1/2 miles with a few level but slippery rocks and a short steep hill climb. Not recommended for the very young, and dogs must be on a lead.

Meet at Kingsbridge Tourist Information Centre on the Kingsbridge Quay art 2.00 p.m. Return around 4.30 p.m.  Please wear appropriate clothing wellies or wlaking boots.

Adults £3.00, Children £1.00

• 25th Jan 2009 10:30

Charles Staniland - Orchard Expert. Learn how to prune apple trees - old and young - at this hands-on day course. Wear stout boots, bring lunch, waterproofs and secatuers or loppers if you have them. A selection of tools will be available. All participants must be prepared to work up a ladder.

10.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. in beautiful old orchards near Totnes.

To book and for further details, call 01364 653169 - £20, or £15 to Orchard Link members.

• 08th Feb 2009 14:30

Warm up those winter afternoons with some toe-tapping jazz in the saloon of Coleton Fishacre House.

2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. - £10 per person.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL - call 01803 752466

• 18th Feb 2009

Give garden birds and beasties a treat this spring! Come along and make your own wildlife retreats and bird feeders at Berry Head Nature Reserve, Brixham. An event for all the family.

Meet at Berry Head Visitor Centre at 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon.

Adults £3.50, Choldren £2.00. BOOKING ESSENTIAL - call 01803 606035 or e mail info@countryside-trust-org.uk

• 21st Feb 2009

Come and watch, support, or run! Last year this challenging course around some of South Devon's most outstanding landscape attracted over 500 runners from all over the UK.

Participants leave the Cricket Inn, Beesands at 9.00 a.m. for the marathon, 10.00 a.m. for the half marathon and 11.00 a.m. for the 10K. Spectators welcome.

Visit www.endurancelife.com or call 01548 853524 for more details and to book your place. 

• 28th Feb 2009

Calling all talented performers, have YOU got what it takes?

The winner will open the Dart Music Festival (8th, 9th and 10th May 2009), the premier music event in the South West, with a performance of their act, plus there will be prizes to be won, and you might even get on telly!

So register your interest and apply for an application form from stokefleming@googlemail.com, download a form from the www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk website or call into the Flavel and pick up an application form.

All entries must be in by the 31st December this year and auditions will be held in the Flavel on sunday 1st February 2009 from 2pm. Applications are £2 per act.

Audience tickets will be available from the Flavel, £4 Adults, £2 Under 18s for the auditions and £10 for the final.

For more information visit www.theflavel.org.uk, or call 01803 839530

• 14th Mar 2009 09:30 -16:30

At Dartington, near Totnes. Course runs from 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Wear outdoor clothes and sturdy footwear, and bring a packed lunch.

Course fees for DRST members £15, non members £25.

For enquiries and booking call Mick Godfrey on 01548 821156

• 22nd Mar 2009

Richard Thompson - Seabreeze Sports.
Experience the thrill of speeding along in a buggy powered only by the wind! Exhilarating fun! A unique chance to try a kite buggy! Join in a taster session, with a group of just 4 people.

Sessions at 9 - 11am, 11.30-1.30pm, and 2 - 4pm, all at Beesands.

Numbers are limited and places are restricted to South devon residents, so booking is essentail.  Call Richard on 01803 872191 or e mail Richard@seabreezesports.com

• 22nd Mar 2009 14:30

A great opportunity to enjoy songs from this wonderful era in its original setting - the saloon of Coleton Fiushacre House.

From 2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.

£10 per person. BOOKING ESSESNTIAL - call 01803 752466

• 27th Mar 2009 - 29th Mar 2009

Enjoy a gourmet weekend at The Royal Castle Hotel. Dinner, wine tastings and a quiz on friday. A day out to a local vineyard and cheese factory, lunch at an organic farm on Saturday, with a black tie dinner in the evening. A visit to a local smokers Sunday and after, enjoy our famous carvery.

Accomidation offer for Friday and Saturday nights for £230.00 per person in a double room or £270.00 per person in a river view room. Includes dinner on both Friday and Saturday nights, Sunday carvery lunch, two nights of accomidation with full English breakfast, excursions and tastings.

For more information contact The Royal Castle Hotel 01803 833033

www.royalcastle.co.uk

• 29th Mar 2009

Martin Connolly - South Devon Discovery Surf School

Try our beginners' 2-hour surf lesson at Bigbury-On-Sea. You'll need to be able to swim 50 metres. Wetsuits and surfboards are all included at less than the ususal price. Suitable for adults and children 8+.

Meet in the main car park at Bigbury-On-Sea (charges apply) Time to be confirmed upon booking. £15 per person. Numbers are limited and restricted to South devon residents so BOOKING ESSENTIAL. E mail enquiries@southdevonaonb.org.uk or call 01803 861384

• 08th May 2009 - 10th May 2009

Various musicians playing all over Dartmouth from the Bandstand to the local pubs.
www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk for more infomation
8th-10th May 2009

• 04th Jul 2009 - 05th Jul 2009

Saturday July 4th- Saturday July 11th 2009

Dartmouth Classics will be held over the weekend of Saturday July 4th - Sunday 5th, kicking off with a welcome do on Friday evening. There will be racing in Start Bay off Dartmouth on Saturday and Sunday before the start of the Classic Channel Race to Dinard on Monday July 6th.

The weekend will again be hosted by the Royal Dart Yacht Club and a full programme of social events is planned at both the RDYC clubhouse and the Old Market Square in Dartmouth. The Dart Harbour Authority are very kindly waiving mooring fees for two nights over the weekend for competitors.

All boats and crews are assured of a very warm welcome at the beautiful port of Dartmouth

• 27th Aug 2009 - 29th Aug 2009

Sailing and rowing events as well as fanatasic air displays and markets.
Fun for all the family with competitions for the children like spot the odd oddity.

www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk for more infomation.

27th to the 29th of August 2009

• 21st Oct 2009 - 25th Oct 2009