Diary of Events ~June 2011 14th June
Green Drinks Gathering Market Inn, Tavistock 7.30pm For people who care about the environment & a sustainable Tavistock. Tel: 07969 569444
Tavistock and District Local History Society
A visit to Kelly House - Warin Kelly - (meet at Kelly House at 7pm )
There is a charge of £5 for members, £7 for non-members, including tea and biscuits for this visit. Kelly House is not normally open to the public
15th June
Talk: Dr Todd Gray Tavistock Library 7pm
Dr Todd Gray will talk about his latest book, “Lest Devon Forgets” Service Sacrifice and the Creation of Great War Memorials. Dr Gray has written more than 45 books on the history of Devon and Cornwall and more than a dozen scholarly articles and now runs his own publishing business. Tickets are free and available from the Library where there are many of Dr Gray’s books in stock in the local history section.
16th June
Tavistock & District Gardening Club Parish Rooms, Tavistock. Tel: 01822 616655
Morris Dancers Royal Oak, Meavy 8pm
www.lodestonemorris.co.uk
Dartmoor Preservation Association Walk exploring Powder Mills
Meet at car park at Higher Cherrybrook Bridge (SX 634 770) 2pm Approximately 4 miles Tel: James Paxman 01822 890646.
Calstock Singers presents Trial by Jury Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock 7.30pm
The Calstock Singers perform Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic mini-opera, followed by an evening of Victorian Music Hall with plenty of laughs, surprises and audience participation! You are welcome to come in appropriate costume but please keep hat size down to a minimum! All tickets £6. Advance tickets can be reserved by contacting
info@calstockarts.org / 01822 833183.
Dartmoor Preservation Association: Explore Powder Mills Meeting Point: Car Park,
New Tavistock Gallery, ‘Art at the Works’ is holding an exhibition of pottery and paintings by Mark Hutton & Ian Purvis entitled ‘Across the Border’
Friends of St Eustachius Grand Summer Fete Tavistock Parish Churchyard 10 am to 4 pm
A real family day out in the heart of Tavistock. Come along and have fun!
John Hegley presents ‘I am a Poetato’! Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock 8pm
A special preview performance of poet and comedian John Hegley’s new show, prior to his appearance at the Edinburgh Festival. Tickets £9 in advance, £11 on the door, £5 under 16s.
Advance tickets can be reserved by contacting
info@calstockarts.org / 01822 833183.
Albaston Fete in aid of local charities Albaston Millennium Green, Albaston, Cornwall 2pm
A traditional village fete with a huge variety of stalls including local crafts, bric-a-brac, tombola, ‘splat the rat’, face painting, coconut shy, guess the number of sweets in a jar and excellent local plant nurseries as well as stalls organised by local groups & activities for all ages. For more information on having a stall at the fete, please visit
www.albastonfete.co.uk or contact the Secretary, Mrs Jan Rackstraw on 01822 832225.
19th June The Antique Six
Lively traditional jazz from a favourite band making its farewell tour! Admission £8 (Members £6, Full-Time Students £4).
Tickets on the door; for information contact 01752 774343.
20th June
Higher Cherrybrook Bridge 2pm [SX63477704] About 4 miles in total taking about 3 hours. Tel: James Paxman 01822 890646 Email:
james.paxman@
dartmoorpreservation.com
17th June Quiz Night
Red & Black Club, Crowndale Road, Tavistock 7.30pm
£2 per person. Tel: 01822 614447 18th June
Sound Meditation Sessions with Wendy Scott
Dance Studio, Tavistock College 1.30pm-3pm
Sessions are helpful for releasing stress & pain, boosting the immune system & uplifting the soul. £10. Tel: 07866 728544
www.combinationtherapies.com
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Meavy Garden Society Meeting Meavy Parish Hall 7.30pm Lectures, chat & light refreshments. Tel: Brenda Burt on 01822 852984
Tavistock Turners & Carvers Club Scout Den, Pixon Lane, Tavistock 7.30pm John Montgomery demo - bowl making &
colouring.Tel: 01822 612142
Tamar Valley Recorded Jazz Society West Devon Club, Tavistock 8pm. Tel: 01822 617313
Over 50s Friendship Group Market Inn, Tavistock 7.30pm. Fun Evening. Tel: 01822 613790
Tamar Valley Recorded Jazz Society West Devon Club, Tavistock 8pm. ‘Watch this Space’ by John Leonard. Tel: 01822 617313
22nd June
Dartmoor Preservation Association: Bracken Clearance
Please call Rachel Watson
Transition Tavistock: ‘Economy Crunches’
United Reformed Church, Russell St, Tavistock. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm. Two films will be shown: “Crash Course” & “Life After Growth”, with different perspectives on the future of the global economy and how to live with the changes. Admission by donation. Tel: 01822 618 715.
www.transitionnetwork.org www.transitiontavistock.org.uk
22-26 June
Tavistock Group of Artists 56th Annual Exhibition Town Hall, Tavistock 10am - 6pm Admission Free.
www.taviart.co.uk
23rd June
‘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
Morris Dancers Castle Inn, Lydford 8pm
www.lodestonemorris.co.uk
The Shaolin Warriors Plymouth Pavilions
This breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Show vividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters’ feats of agility strength & skill
using Buddhist Meditation & their rigorous martial arts training. The show is an extravaganza, with gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, beautiful lights & hundreds of costumes. Tickets £23, £18.50, £15 (Family ticket £55, 2+2) from the Box Office on 0845 146 1460 or visit
www.plymouthpavilions.com
The Legendary ex-Smiths frontman
tel. 01822 614855 for more information and to find out where the conservation team will be working.
Morrissey comes to Plymouth Pavilions in June
- unmissable!
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