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Things to do this spring 3
Things are literally springing into life right now across South Devon. Here are a few more of our favour- ite things to do this time of year.
Dartmouth Museum this fascinating little museum, housed in an atmospheric 17th century merchant’s
house, contains an extensive collection of artefacts, models, paintings and photographs which give an insight into Dartmouth’s mari- time, social and economic history. After a gradual refurbishment over the last few years the artefacts are now displayed very accessibly, showing Dartmouth’s develop- ment as a town. the museum is open everyday. From April 1 opening hours are 10am to 4pm tuesday to saturday and 1pm to 4pm sunday and Monday. For more information see www.dartmouth-
museum.org
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Sharpham Vineyard the beautiful 550-acre estate perched on the banks of the River Dart con- tains 12,000 vines on its south-facing slopes and a herd of 80 Jersey cows grazing the grassland, whose milk is used for a range of handmade soft cheeses. they’ve been making award-winning wines at the family run vineyard since 1981, and are now at the forefront of vine growing and wine making in the uK. A range of vineyard tours is on offer to ‘taste the experience’, from a simple self-guided trek and taste to the full sharpham experience. tours start up again this year on March 1. Fans of the Anchorstone Café in Dittisham will be pleased to know the team are run- ning the vineyard’s café and will be reopen- ing for this season at the end of April. the café offers al fresco dining in the most idyllic setting. Call 01803 732178 for reservations. to arrive on the water, the River Rat runs ferry trips to sharpham Quay from totnes. to book, see
www.riverrat.co.uk or call the sandpiper water taxi from Dartmouth on 07907 528201. More details at
www.sharpham.com
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Occombe Farm occombe Farm, part of the torbay Coast and Countryside trust, is a working organic farm on the edge of Paignton and
is free to visit seven days a week. there’s a great kitchen garden; farm animals including cows, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs and alpacas; a two-kilometre nature trail; and Gribbles Farm shop and occombe Farm Café celebrating local produce. the visitor centre includes many farming exhibitions. the trust runs a comprehensive events programme at occombe, including festivals and cookery classes. Check out their website for more details at
www.country-
side-trust.org.uk/occombeorg.uk for more information.
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Go Crazy with Clay Crazy about Clay sessions at Dartington are open for all ages and abilities. sessions last an hour and run from Wednesdays to
sundays during the daytime. each session costs £8 per person. You can make whatever you want at the Crazy About Clay sessions, within the realms of practicality. there are introductions to basic ceramic techniques such as slip-and-score, coil and pinch, and each student has the opportunity to try working on the potters wheel. the sessions are fun and relaxed and allow each person to work at their own pace. Mary, a graduate of st Martin’s school of Art in London, runs the sessions. she has taught pottery for more than 30 years. the studio is situat- ed next to the Craft Centre at the shops at Dartington, close to the children’s play area. see
www.crazyabout-
clay.com for more details.
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