Diary of Events ~February 2011 22nd February
Parkinsons Disease Support Group
The Anchorage Centre. Tel: 01822 614204
Talk by Camilla Carr and Jon James
Tavistock United Reformed Church, Russell Street 7:30pm.
A talk about their experiences by Tavistock’s Camilla Carr and Jon James, who were held hostage in Chechnya for 14 months after going there to set up a rehabilitation centre for traumatised war-children.
24th February Yelverton Ladies Open Group
For details of free tickets for Under 26s click this link:
http://www.carntocove.co.uk/ free-theatre.php
Visit to the National Marine Aquarium with Devon Wildlife Trust
Coxside, Plymouth 1 pm
Booking essential by ringing Fran McMurray on 01822 612460.
Adults £9, Seniors £8, children (5-16 yrs) £5.50. Aged 4yrs & under - free 20th February
Antiques & Collectors Fayre Tavistock Town Hall 10am - 4pm
A variety of stalls. Refreshments available. Free admission to the public. £10.00 per table for traders. Call 01822 617232 to book a table
Plymouth Jazz Club presents The Peninsula Jazz Band.
Matchroom Suite, 12 Newnham Road, Plympton 7.30pm
Traditional jazz band. Admission £7 (Members £5, Full-Time Students £3).
Tickets on door or tel: 01752 774343.
www.plymouth-jazz-club.org.uk
21st February Tavistock Turners and Carvers Club
The Scout Den Pixon Lane Tavistock 7.30 p.m
AGM & Members demo & practice. Tel: Howard Du Ross 01822 612142
Meavy Garden Society Meeting Meavy Parish Hall 7.30pm
Lectures, chat and light refreshments. Tel: Doris Potter on 01822 853255
Tamar Valley Recorded Jazz Society West Devon Club, Tavistock 8pm.
“Two Special Brews Please”by Ian Ridgeway. Tel: 01822 617313
Yelverton Memorial Hall, Meavy Lane, Yelverton 7.45pm
Quiz Night with Michael Parle. A friendly group of ladies from Yelverton & the surrounding villages who meet informally on a fortnightly basis through the winter to listen to talks on a wide range of subjects, have a cup of tea/coffee and biscuits and, most importantly, to have a chat. Annual subscription £15 or £2 on the night. For info Tel: 01822 852636
‘Hear Me Now’ Support Group for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Anchorage Centre, Tavistock 10am - 12pm. Loop fitted Power Point presentations. Partners/carers welcome. Tel: 01822 616958
24th-26th Feb
Exhibition: The F Word: images of forgiveness
Tavistock Town Hall between 10am-4pm
This powerful exhibition of words and photographs tells the stories of people who are learning to forgive after their lives have been shattered by violence, tragedy and injustice. The exhibition features the story of Tavistock’s Camilla Carr and Jon James, who were held hostage in Chechnya after going there to set up a rehabilitation centre for trauma- tised war-children.
25th February
Plymouth Area Police Choir Wharf Arts Centre, Tavistock 7.30pm
Come and hear this magnificent choir in concert as they sing in support of The British Heart Foundation. Tickets £8 at the door
Callington Community Gospel Choir in Concert
United Reformed Church, Russell Street, Tavistock 7.30pm. Tickets: £6
26th February
Professional Portrait Photography Sittings
Tavistock Youth Cafe from 10am until 7pm
Single portraits, families, children and pets, all welcome.
£25 per disc with no obligation to buy.
Please call Vicki Lloyd to book a 20 min sitting on 07800813667 or 01822612851
100% profit will go towards the rebuild of Tavistock Youth Cafe.
27th February Charity Quiz Night Market Inn, Tavistock. Tel: 01822 613556
Flawless: “Chase the Dream” Plymouth Pavilions
Get ready to be blown away as the world-wide, award-winning dance sensation burst onto the stage. Packed full of the sharpest new moves, the slickest routines and the hottest beats around!
Tickets £20 from the Box Office on 0845 146 1460 or visit
www.plymouthpavilions.com 28th February
The Blue Death: Cholera
The Wharf Arts Centre, Canal Road, Tavistock 2pm-4.30pm
A talk by Dr Ann Pulsford about the disease, its history and the outbreaks of cholera in Devon and Cornwall in the 17th Century. Followed by poems and stories and tea/coffee and cake. Tickets £2.50 Tel: 01822 611166
Tinie Tempah Plymouth Pavilions
The rapper of the moment and the biggest selling UK singles artist of the year with over 1 million singles sales in the UK. Un- der 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: £16.50 from the Box Office on 0845 146 1460 or visit
www.plymouthpavilions.com
28 Feb-5th Mar Footloose
Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Based on the hit ‘80s movie, the musical explodes onto the stage with classic ‘80s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, Let’s Hear It For The Boy, Almost Paradise and of course the title track, Foot- loose. Tickets: £10 - £29.50 from the Box Office on 01752 230447
For information on all February shows or to book tickets online visit
www.theatreroyal.com
Please Note:West Devon Diary takes no responsibility for the accuracy of information on this page. We recommend checking with contacts for each event in case details have changed since the information was added.
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