Diary of Events ~ September 2011
12th September Over 50s Friendship Group Market Inn, Tavistock 7.30pm Fun Evening. Tel: 01822 613790
Bere Alston Book Group. A reading group meeting in members’ homes. Tel. Susan 01822 840827 or Time for Life on 0845 3047267.
13th September Green Drinks Gathering Market Inn, Tavistock 7.30pm For people who care about the environment and a sustainable Tavistock. Tel: 07969 569444
Widecombe Fair Widecombe, Devon 9am until late Primestock, lamb shearing, vintage machinery, produce tents, dog show, tug-of-war competition, shepherds’ race, pantomime horse race, food stands, children’s fancy dress, Uncle Tom Cobley race and much more!
www.widecombefair.com
14th September Tavistock Ladies Gardening Club Scout Hut, Pixon Lane 2.30pm A group of enthusiastic gardeners who meet monthly & also take a monthly coach trip to gardens in the region. New members welcome. Tel: 01822 612015 for info or just come along to this month’s meeting
Tavistock Local Group of Devon Wildlife Trust Parish Church Centre, Plymouth Rd (next to Bedford Hotel) 8pm. Illustrated talk on “The Life in Your Compost” by Nicky Scott from Chagford Community Composting Group. £3 suggested donation to DWT (refreshments included).
15th September Tavistock & District Gardening Club Parish Rooms. Tel: 01822 616655
16th September Quiz Night
Red & Black Club, Crowndale Road, Tavistock 7.30pm £2 per person. Tel: 01822 614447
Tavistock Branch, Devonshire Association Meeting Tavistock Parish Centre, Plymouth Road 7.30pm Talk :- “Educating the Devonport Apprentices”. Speaker :- Ted Luscombe. Donation requested :- Members £1, Visitors £1.50
Contact :- 01822 615885 Po’Girl
Calstock Hall. Bar & Doors Open 7.15pm, Performance 8pm Based in Canada and Chicago the folk festival sensations perform Canadian Urban Roots music at its best with wistful, plaintively slurred vocals over a sparse yet warm jazz-folk accompaniment of guitar, stand-up bass, harmonica, banjo and clarinet. Tickets £12 adult, £5 child from Limekiln Gallery and Plush Hair & Beauty, Calstock, CRBO website or telephone: 01726 879 500 (local rate 0845 094 0428)
17th September
South of the Border Country Music Club Tavy Club, Legion House, King Street, Tavistock. Live music from Ray Daniels. Tel: 01822 618966
Arts Market Car Park, Bank Square, Market Street, Tavistock 9am - 3.30pm Local artists sell & show their original arts and crafts works, from paintings & textiles to ceramics.
The PBFA Book Fair returns to Tavistock Town Hall this month
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Artists wishing to book a stall should contact Tessa Clarke, email:
tessa.clarke1@
virgin.net www.tessajane.co.uk For further info about the Arts Market, Tel: 01822 813620.
Hot air balloons will fill the skies over Tavistock at the Westcountry Balloon Fiesta (picture by Maggie McCall)
Tavistock Holistic Health & Spiritual Day Tavistock Town Hall 10am-4pm Mind, body & spirit event. Experience different therapies, insightful readings plus gift stalls. Free Admission. Refreshments available
www.angelights.co.uk
17th September Devon Wildlife Trust Visit Devon Wildlife Centre & Hospital nr Newton Abbot 2pm
Guided tour of the centre which deals with the care and rehab of sick, orphaned and injured wildlife. Adults only. £6.50 Includes entry to the Acute Section and tea/coffee. Please book by ringing Fran McMurray on tel: 01822 613628. Organised by Tavistock Local Group of Devon Wildlife Trust.
17th Sept – 3rd Dec British Art Show 7: In the Days of the Comet
Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery. Drake Circus, Plymouth Ambitious & influential showcase of the best in current British art is held in Plymouth for the first time in its 35-year history. The show looks at the way artists use history to illuminate the present & anticipate the future. 39 different artists are featured & the show is intended to be viewed as one exhibition across 5 Plymouth venues: City Museum & Art Gallery, Arts Centre, College of Art, Peninsula Arts at Plymouth University & the Royal William Yard. Tel: 01752 304774 or visit
www.plymouthmuseum.gov.uk
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