Diary of Events ~May 2011 21st May
AbOp presents A Night at the Opera The Old Chapel, Calstock 7.30 p.m. Absolute Opera, in conjunction with Devon & Cornwall Friends of Welsh National Opera, present a night of operatic favourites performed by soprano Kate Walker, mezzo soprano Alison Kettlewell, tenor Mark Hamilton & bass Roderick Hunt. The programme includes extracts from La Traviata, The Pearl Fishers, Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutti and Verdi’s Otello. Tickets £12.50 in advance, £15 on the door.
www.calstockarts.org or Tel:01822 833183 or 834465
Adult Writing Workshop: Hold the Front Page
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery 10am to 4pm
Gigspanner, a trio formed by Peter Knight of Steeleye Span return to Calstock Hall
18th May
Dartmoor Preservation Association Walk: Peter Tavy to Mary Tavy - the long way round
Meet on the roadside alongside Peter Tavy church (SX 51357778)10am
The walk is approximately 7 miles & is fairly easy walking with a combination of moorland, paths & riverside. Tel: John Watson on 01822 614855
19th May
Dartmoor Preservation Association Cairn Survey & Repair
Please call Anne Whitbourn for information and to find out where the team will be working. Tel: 01752 696257 (Mon-Sat 10am-7pm only) Email:
annetimw@btinternet.com
Tavistock & District Gardening Club Parish Rooms. Tel: 01822 616655
Reading Aloud of New Testament in King James Bible Version
St Eustachius Church, Tavistock 9am-4pm Morris Dancers
Drake Manor, Buckland Monachorum 8pm
www.lodestonemorris.co.uk
20th May
Quiz Night. Red & Black Club Crowndale Road, Tavistock 7.30pm. £2 per person. Tel: 01822 614447
Jen McAteer
Gallery Bar, The Old Chapel, Calstock Opens 7.30pm, Performance 9pm
Local folk singer and guitarist will entertain you whilst you meet friends for a drink and a chat. Free entry, but donations welcome.
Reading Aloud of New Testament in King James Bible Version
St Eustachius Church, Tavistock 9am-4.30pm 18
A priceless artefact has been stolen from the museum under the noses of the usually vigilant staff. Your job is to cover the exclusive story for the Museum News. Freelance journalist & writer Kate Campbell offers a one day workshop exploring some key journalist techniques needed to do the job. Participants are invited to bring a packed lunch or make use of the museum cafe where a range of sandwiches and refreshments are available. Admission Free. Advance Booking essential - Tel: 01752 304774
Sound Meditation Sessions with Wendy Scott
Dance Studio, Tavistock College 1.30pm-3pm The sessions are helpful for releasing stress and pain, boosting the immune system & up- lifting the soul. Fee: £10. Tel: 07866 728544
Reading Aloud of New Testament in King James Bible Version
St Eustachius Church, Tavistock 9am-4.30pm
21/22nd MayGlenrock Model Railway Open Days to raise funds for RNLI In the garden of Glenrock Art Studio, Gunnislake Station 10am – 5pm
The model railway, built by well-known, local artist, Ian Pethers, opens as part of the
Gardens for the Lifeboats scheme.
Light refreshments will be available along with an RNLI gift stall. Admission £2.50 Concessions £1.50
There is ample free parking in Gunnislake Station car park. Further info from Glenrock Studio on 01822 834289.
The Devon FA ‘’Son-Rise Cup for Autism’’ Football Festival
Tavistock Community FC. Tournaments from 9-16 , girls u14s & 16s, Ladies , Men’s & Disability Matches Tel: Allen Lewis 01822 614335 or email :
redrum347@hotmailcom
www.sonrisecup.co.uk
22nd May
Charity Quiz Night
Market Inn, Tavistock. Tel: 01822 613556 Frog Island Jazz Band.
Plymouth Jazz Club, Matchroom Suite, 12, Newnham Rd, Plympton 7.30pm New Orleans Jazz of the Twenties. Admission on door £7 (Members £5, Full-Time Students £3) or tel: 01752 774343.
23rd May The Monkees Plymouth Pavilions
Back together for their first UK tour in 12 years, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz & Peter Tork return to perform in front of their British fans. Selling 50 million records with hits such as Daydream Believer, Last Train to Clarksville & I’m a Believer they provided the soundtrack to teenage lives on both sides of the Atlantic from the 60s onwards. Tickets: £100, £50, £40, £32.50 (£100 meet & greet package). Box Office 0845 1461460 or visit
www.plymouthpavilions.com
Tavistock Recorded Music Society Annual General Meeting
Portrait Room, Bedford Hotel 7.30pm –10pm TRMS aims to share the enjoyment of good music in the company of like-minded lovers of classical music. Tea/coffee & bar facilities are available during the interval. Membership is open to all ages. Fee £3 per meeting for members, visitors & non-members £4.
25th May Tavistock Flower Club
United Reformed Church Hall, Russell Street, Tavistock 2.30pm
Heather Werkmeister "Spring Sensations" Competition: “Walk on the Wild Side”. Visitors: £4.50 per meeting
26th May
‘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
Here they come ...... hey hey its The Monkees ! Come & watch them sing & play ... at the Pavilions in May!
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