WHAT’S ON AND THINGS TO DO...


1-5 MAY DAWLISH ART GROUP SPRING EXHIBITION Professional artist, Sonya Marshall, will be giving demonstrations. There will also be a wonderful selection of cakes, tea and coffee on offer to enjoy while listening to a guest pianist. A selection of members’ pictures, cards etc, will be on sale. Entrance is free, everyone welcome.


Opening hours 10am - 5pm daily Tuesday-Friday; 10am-4pm Saturday. Entry free. Strand Centre, Dawlish (United Reformed Church)


4-7 MAY ACTIVE SOUTH DEVON ENDURANCE LIFE FESTIVAL Flete Estate, South Devon A three-day festival of endurance, adventure and sporting challenges, free taster sessions, Aquatrail, inspirational lectures with athletes and adventurers with extraordinary tales to tell. Buzzing event village and camp by the beach and live music, all the ingredients for a fun family weekend. www.endurancelife.com


5-7 & 11-13 MAY SIX DAYS OF ART TeignArtists is a co-operative group that aims to run art events localised around the Teign Valley. Visual artists and makers from the region have joined in an effort to give the public friendly and enriching experiences throughout the year. This year we will be running a small cafe, proceeds from which will go to charity. The show will feature the best work from all the artists on the trail, hung in what must be one of the most pleasant and lovely exhibition spaces in the county. More details at www.teignartists.co.uk


5 MAY - 17 JUN ENGAGING THE SENSES Devon Guild of Craftsmen Riverside Mill Bovey Tracey Contemporary makers explore tactile and sensory experience through mixed-media work including interactive installations and soundscapes. 01626 8322233


MAY 6


WILD TRIBE Join the Teign Valley Wild Tribe at Fingle Bridge Meadows. Activities for families with children between five-18 years. Activities will vary with the time of year to cover fire lighting, tracking, den building, traditional woodland skills, bush craft, river dipping, willow weaving, forest school and much more. With the National Trust Dartmoor rangers.


10am- 3pm. £2 per adult and £4 per child. To book telephone 01647 433356.


Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton Devon EX6 6PB


7 MAY DRAWING HALDON’S BIRDS A unique workshop drawing birds in Haldon Forest. Mike Langham has worked for the RSPB for many years and his bird illustrations can be seen on nearly every RSPB reserve. A full time bird illustrator since 1992, Mike has been published in more than 32 books and is a voluntary Art Editor for the Devon Bird Watching and Preservation Society. During the walk, he will be encouraging people to sketch from life quickly and effectively and will show the group how to capture the character and shape of the birds with confidence.


MAY 7


GOOD FOOD MARKET Royal William Yard, Plymouth The first ever Royal William Good Food Market will launch on bank holiday Monday, featuring some of the best food suppliers in Devon and Cornwall. It will be on The Green with around 30 stalls taking part, many of whom are fantastic local River Cottage Deli suppliers from Cornwall and Devon. The food will be high quality and locally sourced. Fresh local produce from the Tamar Valley, will be delivered by boat into the basin by SailTrade and Tamar Grow Local and sold on the quay on the day. The market is being organised by the people behind the highly popular Totnes Good Food Sunday. Come along and enjoy - everyone is welcome!


11-13 MAY THE DART MUSIC FESTIVAL DARTMOUTH


Gemma Dunn, visitor officer for the RSPB will be discussing the inter- relationship between birds and their habitat providing a rare opportunity to learn about wildlife in the area while developing your conservation and illustration skills. 9.30am - 1pm. To book go to info@CCANW.co.uk or 01392 832277.


Around 60 acts at more than 30 venues across Dartmouth and Kingsbridge delight packed audiences with an eclectic mix of music from the Military Wives Choir to Blue Grass bands to Jazz musicians and Opera singers. http://www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk/


12-13 MAY DEAN COURT VINTAGE RALLY A family weekend for everyone to enjoy, including veteran and vintage Tractors and Machinery, Cars, Motorcycles, Military, Stalls, etc. including static and working displays, Craft Tent, Shows, Falconry and of course food and beer tent. Dean Prior Racecourse, Buckfastleigh, on the Lower Dean Exit.


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