Mayor’s Message BOVEY Tracey stands at one


of the gateways to the Dartmoor National Park. A beautiful rugged landscape with rolling hills and tors, which is also


home to the famous Dartmoor Ponies and a variety of sheep, cattle and many birds and wildlife, as well as an abundance of myths and legends. Situated between the cathedral city of Exeter, the


coastal towns of Torbay and the cathedral city of Plymouth and a stones throw from the A38, Bovey Tracey is in an enviable position for travel, by Road, rail, sea and air. The town of Bovey Tracey has a wealth of


history dating over many centuries and was especially involved in the wars of the Roses with the Cavaliers and Roundheads. There are various landmarks within the town to substantiate these events, such as Cromwell’s Arch, which is a stand alone structure depicting the entrance to the Old Priory of the time. There are many interesting walks within and


around the town and local maps can be found at the local Information Centre situated at the bottom of the town. A prosperous Town, containing a diverse array


of individual shops and businesses, including a quality delicatessen, butcher and green grocer as


well as a small Tesco, Spar and Coop. There is a specialist wool shop, gift shops and bakers and we are also well catered for with various cafes, restaurants, hostelries and more. You really should visit to experience what's on offer. For those who enjoy sport, there is golf, football,


cricket, rugby, tennis, pétanque, bowls, swimming and cycle paths, plus an outdoor gym in our award winning Mill Marsh Park. So something for everyone! Bovey Tracey is also home to the Contemporary


Craft Fair, which runs over a full weekend in the month of June. Exhibitors come from far and wide to be associated with this prestigious award winning event, which grows each year in popularity and quality. There are many street events throughout the


year, including the Green Man Festival in the spring, the Bovey Tracey Carnival at the end of July and the wonderful Nourish Festival at autumn time which celebrates good food, music and craft. Early December sees another Street Fair,when together with the switching on of the Christmas lights throughout the town, it is time for the start of the Yuletide season. We welcome everyone to our beautiful home of


Bovey Tracey and hope you enjoy the experiences of life in a small rural town on the edge of Dartmoor.


Town Mayor Cllr Avril Kerswell


glorious harmony and sinuous counterpoint of six


sweetly toned bagpipes underpinned by driving percussion and Craig Ogden and Judith Hall, an exceptional flute and guitar duo. Due to popular demand the Nourish Gin


Festival returns and will be a highlight at this year’s Nourish Festival. Come and meet south west producers of artisan gin and gather with us to enjoy your favourite tipple. New for 2018 is The Great Bovey Chilli


Challenge. This is sure to be a real crowd pleaser. Can you take the heat of this extreme food challenge! Other events include The Bovey Bake Off and


Junior Bovey Bake Off judged by our own ‘Queen of Cakes’, Tracey Godwin. The Nourish Contemporary Craft Festival will once again host some fine makers for you to meet in


the Methodist Church Hall, showcasing handmade crafts from across the south west with demonstrations and other craft events taking place at Devon Guild of Craftsmen. These exceptional makers will present an inspirational selection of jewellery, pottery, glass, textiles and wood. Nourish Festival is a community initiative led by The


Contemporary Craft Festival, The Devon Guild of Craftsmen and the Cheese Shed. The Food & Craft Fair, Gin Festival, Street Food Awards, The Great Bovey Chilli Challenge and Bovey Bake Off on Saturday, September 1 are free. Concerts on August 31 and September 1 are


ticketed. Full details and ticket information can be found at www.nourishfestival.org. Tickets will also available via our box office at The Devon Guild of Craftsmen. We look forward to welcoming you all to the festival.


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