14 By the Dart • What’s On
9 april DART GIG CLUB REGATTA An important date on the rowing calendar and a great sight on the River Dart.
www.gigrower.co.uk
11 april DAKFAS: ALL THAT GLISTERS: CONTEMPORARY
BRITISH JEWELLERY The Flavel, Dartmouth A talk by Mary La Trobe-Bateman looking at the work of key figures in the field of contemporary jewellery and how new techniques have led artists to work in ways which differ from traditional jewellery in both materials and concepts. 2.30pm.
www.dakfas.org.uk
16 april
SPRING STARS & PLANETS AT OCCOMBE FARM Occombe Farm, Paignton Join astronomer Chris Proctor for a night under the spring sky. We will tour the spring constellations and use our telescopes to look at sights up above. 8.30 – 10pm. £8 per person. Booking Essential 01803 520022
www.countryside-trust.org.uk
17 april
HEAD OF THE DART SUP CHALLENGE River Dart Stand up paddlers from across the UK will come together to paddle the 8 miles from Dartmouth to Totnes. www.
headofthedart.com
22 – 24 april
EXETER FESTIVAL 0F SOUTH WEST FOOD & DRINK Northernhay Gardens, Exeter With more exhibitors, chefs and local producers expected than ever before the Exeter Food Festival is set to be the ultimate foodie weekend and the region’s leading food Festival. www.
exeterfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
23 april
PROSECCO, ICE CREAM & ESPRESSO AUCTION EVENING Warfleet House, Dartmouth 1920’s themed evening of fun, food and entertainment raising funds for Dartmouth Indoor Pool. Jonathan Dimbleby is our special guest auctioneer with a tempting list of lots to sell. £35 per ticket. Tel Yvonne Cottam 01803 835251 or ycottam@live.
co.uk
24 april
PLANT HERITAGE ANNUAL PLANT FAIR Totnes Civic Hall Specialist nurseries selling a wide range of range of rare and unusual shrubs, climbers, perennials, herbs and bulbs. Bring a large bag. 10am – 2pm. Contact: Sally Dean 01548 821714.
29 april - 1 May
BMAD MOTORBIKE FESTIVAL 2016 Paignton Seafront Bikers, locals and holiday-makers alike are encouraged to come and see the fantastic display of bikes of all types on display. All raising funds for local charities
www.bmad.co.uk
30 april/1 May
BRIXHAM PIRATE FESTIVAL Brixham The annual gathering of the world’s most infamous pirates and scallywags. Fun for one and all and don’t forget your eyepatch!
www.brixhampirates.co.uk
Visit
www.bythedart.co.uk for a comprehensive list of events in South Devon for 2016.
Children’s Easter Activities
25 March – 8 April MeeT The OCCOMBe FaRM BaBY anIMaLs occombe Farm, Paignton occombe has new new arrivals! An opportunity to get hands on and feed our piglets and hold our chicks. Also, meet our pygmy goats, chickens, goats and alpacas and help bottle feed our lambs. 10am – 11am. tel: 01803 520022.
www.countryside-trust.org.uk
25 March – 7 april The OCCOMBe hOPPInG BunnY easTeR TRaIL occombe Farm, Paignton Come along to the occombe Hopping Bunny easter trail! Follow the trail that our mischievous easter bunny has left and solve the clues to win a yummy chocolate prize! no need to book - just turn up! 10am – 3pm. tel: 01803 520022.
www.countryside-trust.org.u.k
25 – 28 March easTeR aCTIVITIes Cockington Court, torquay tel: 01803 607230.
www.cockingtoncourt.org
25 – 28 March The MaRVeLLOus easTeR TRaIL Paignton Zoo Follow our colourful egg trail to find fun facts about baby animals and you’ll receive a chocolate treat. standard zoo admission prices apply.
www.paigntozoo.org.uk
31 March KIDs easTeR COOKeRY sChOOL occombe Farm, Paignton Join us for a hands-on day in our kids cookery school, have a go at baking easter treats to take home and share with your family! 10am – 4pm. £30 (7 – 12 yrs). Booking essential. tel: 01803 520022.
www.countryside-trust.org.uk
25 March – 10 april DInOsauR QuesT Kents Cavern, torquay Fun cave tours all day every day with lots of easter activities to complete. Piece together the Dino facts to see if you can win an easter surprise!
www.kents-cavern.co.uk
27 & 28 March easTeR WeeKenD aCTIVITIes the shops at Dartington Come and join us over the easter weekend! Live music,special offers in the shops, and on easter sunday Children can join the easter egg hunt. Free event so there is no need to book online, just come along. www.
dartington.org
25 March – 7 april eGGsTReMe easTeR Woodlands Park, Dartmouth Lots of easter fun with easter Bunny’s grotto, easter egg Hunts, Workshops and zoo farm activities. special easter Bunny Breakfast on saturday 26 March. BooKInG essentIAL. Info tel: 01803 712598,
www.woodlandspark.com
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