www.southhamsevents.co.uk          Last update 15/5/2012       

Tuesday 15th May  

  1. Walk - River and country walk from Dittisham -Group: South Hams Start gridref: SX865551  Start time: 10:30am  Grade: Moderate  Distance: 9 miles  Longer description: Ferry to Greenway (£3 return). Greenway to Broadsands circular walk.  Contact name: Jacci W  Contact phone: 01548 821502
  2. Twilight in the Garden - Saltram, Plymouth - Join a member of our knowledgable garden team for an evening tour of Saltram's gardens. Glass of wine and light refreshments at the Orangery. Proceeds in support of the National Garden Scheme. More Information: Admin Office, 01752 333503, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  3. Canoe Adventures canoe race - The Maltsters Arms, Tuckenhay
  4. Film - The Flavel, Dartmouth -Headhunters 

Special offer River Trip -  in 2011 the fare between Totnes and Dartmouth cost an adult passenger £12.00, however from May 1st Greenway Ferry will be reducing the fare to just £2.00 - Special boarding passes will be available from the Totnes and Dartmouth Visitor Information Centres as well as from Greenway Ferry’s Dartmouth booking office located by the Boat Float in the centre of Dartmouth.

 

Also special Jubilee Cruises aboard the WWII Heritage Ship ‘Fairmile’ from Dartmouth town pontoon for 1 hour river cruises every day from 1st May 2012 at 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. This special little trip celebrating the ‘Best of British’ aboard Fairmile (which was stationed in the River Dart during WWII) will see this historic British vessel performing regular duties from Dartmouth for the first time since the war. The fare just £1.00 

Wednesday 16th May 

  1. Music - The Church House Inn, Stokenham - jazz night with Guzunder band - always an entertaining evening 8.30 - 10.00pm 
  2. Music - Benny Guitar Carr & The Hot Rats at The Royal Oak, Malborough 7pm
  3. Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge  open 2 - 6.00pm Lukesland has 24 acres of woodland gardens, with flowering shrubs, trees and a wealth of wild flowers. It is in the beautiful setting of a small valley with a brook cascading from its source on Dartmoor through ponds and over waterfalls towards the River Erme.
  4. Film - The Flavel, Dartmouth -Headhunters 
  5. Walk & talk - Powderham Castle - Woodland Wednesdays- Join TV Gardener and author, Toby Buckland for an informative walk & talk through the wonderful Woodland Garden at 2pm Tickets are £15 per person and include a delicious cream tea from our Courtyard Tea Room.  For details or to book please call 01626 890243
  6. Talk - The Flavel - Monty Halls - BBC presenter Monty Halls takes you behind the scenes of filming the Great Barrier Reef, The Fisherman's Apprentice, and the three series of Great Escape. Dolphins, tiger sharks, otters, stags, whales, and of course Reuben the dog feature in this hour long presentation which includes unseen footage and out-takes. A must for lovers of the West Coast, of Scotland, of Ireland, of the oceans, of coral reefs, and all things wild. Monty's fee for this event will go towards the treatment of wounded Royal Marines. A joint fundraising event in aid of the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund & the Flavel Trust Adults £10, Under 18s £5
  7. Special Opening - Coleton Fishacre - An exciting opportunity for local residents to come and visit Coleton Fishacre's spectacular garden after hours...   6.00 - 8.00pm Do you live locally to Coleton Fishacre? If so, this event offers you the exclusive chance to come and explore the spectacular gardens after hours - and for free!  More Information: Coleton Fishacre, 01803 842382, coletonfishacre@nationaltrust.org.uk

Thursday 17th May 

  1. Music - Globe Inn, Frogmore - pub sessions 3rd Thurs 
  2. Music - funky munks - red hot chili peppers tribute at The Spinning Wheel Inn, Paignton
  3. Film - The Flavel, Dartmouth -Headhunters 
  4. Visiting shipping Dartmouth -   NG Explorer arrives 7.00am departs 10pm 
  5. Twilight in the Garden - Saltram, Plymouth - Join a member of our knowledgable garden team for an evening tour of Saltram's gardens. Glass of wine and light refreshments at the Orangery. Proceeds in support of the National Garden Scheme. More Information: Admin Office, 01752 333503, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  6. NATIONAL TRUST - SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT GREENWAY - TWILIGHT TOURS - Take the chance to see Greenway House after hours, in a twilight glow. Enjoy canapes followed by a fascinating guided tour of the house with our knowledgeable volunteers. -  £15 per person Call 01803 842382 for details 
  7. Devon County Show, Exeter
  8. Villages in Action - The White Hart, Ivybridge - Matt Harvey and Tanya Davis - Devon-based Poet and Humorist Matt Harvey is well known locally. A regular on Radio 4, his insightful and often hilarious poetic take on the world around him has captivated audiences all over the UK. For the first time on this tour he teams up with up-and-coming Canadian performer Tanya Davis. Tanya Davis is a poet. She is a storyteller. She is a musician and a singer-songwriter and she fuses these elements together in a refreshing matrimony of language and sound, side-stepping genre and captivating audiences in the process.

Friday 18th May 

  1. Devon County Show, Exeter
  2. Film - The Flavel, Dartmouth - Battleship 
  3. Music - Powderham Castle - Concert in the Music Room - The St Nicholas Consort will be staging a delightful evening in the Music Room with soprano, oboe, harpsichord and the 1769 Brice Seede organ.The programme will be a Baroque medley of Music to include works by JS Bach, Handel and William Chapple of Ashburton. Concert starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £14 For more information or to book please call 01626 890243
  4. Music - Secondnature at Royal Seven Stars, Totnes 9pm - 11.15pm
  5. Music - Hot Candy at The Post Office Inn, Plympton 9pm
  6. Music - Con Fused at The Coach House, Paignton 9.30pm - 11.55pm
  7. Music - Redhouse at The Swan Inn, Noss Mayo 9pm - 11pm
  8. Music - Rock Against the Machine at The Globe Inn, Buckfastleigh 8.30pm
  9. A NIGHT AT THE RACES - TAODS - Totnes Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society. St Johns Hall, Totnes - Doors: 7.30pm, 1st Race Starts: 8pm Fun For ALL The Family. ### WIN REAL MONEY ###              Drinks and Light Refreshments Available

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Monday 21st May

  1. Dance - Newton Abbot Rock 'n' Roll Club  Forde Hall Social Club, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot - DJ  - Mondays
  2. Film - The Flavel, Dartmouth - Battleship 
  3. Visiting shipping Dartmouth - Silver Explorer - 6130 tons, 108m LOA, arrives 8.00am departs 5.00pm
  4. Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company Spring Food Fayre - Paignton station will be the setting for our very first Food Fayre - where we plan to offer you all manner of delicious local delicacies. We'll have an appealing range of quality locally produced food and drink - whilst supporting our local businesses at the same time! Visitors to the fayre will enjoy a lively and alternative food experience
  5. Horse Racing - Newton Abbot Racecourse 

Tuesday 22nd  May 

  1. Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company Spring Food Fayre - Paignton station will be the setting for our very first Food Fayre - where we plan to offer you all manner of delicious local delicacies. We'll have an appealing range of quality locally produced food and drink - whilst supporting our local businesses at the same time! Visitors to the fayre will enjoy a lively and alternative food experience
  2. Film - The Flavel, Dartmouth - Battleship 

Wednesday 23rd May

  1. Music - The Church House Inn, Stokenham - jazz night with Guzunder band - always an entertaining evening 8.30 - 10.00pm
  2. Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge  open 2 - 6.00pm Lukesland has 24 acres of woodland gardens, with flowering shrubs, trees and a wealth of wild flowers. It is in the beautiful setting of a small valley with a brook cascading from its source on Dartmoor through ponds and over waterfalls towards the River Erme.
  3. Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company Spring Food Fayre - Paignton station will be the setting for our very first Food Fayre - where we plan to offer you all manner of delicious local delicacies. We'll have an appealing range of quality locally produced food and drink - whilst supporting our local businesses at the same time! Visitors to the fayre will enjoy a lively and alternative food experience
  4. Talk - Kings Arms, Kingsbridge - KEDFAS lecture by Edward E Saunders - The Gardner and the Greenhouse - the life of Sir Joseph Paxton creator of the Crystal Palace 7.30pm

  5. Evening Tours of Greenway Garden - Greenway Devon TQ5 0ES, Enjoy the tranquillity of Greenway garden with this walk and talk with one of Greenway's knowledgeable gardeners after all the other visitors have left, and learn about the history of the garden, followed by delicious refreshments in the cafe. 7pm – 9pm £10pp Booking essential: please call 01803 842382

  6. Dawn Chorus Walk - Bradley Manor Devon TQ12 6BN - Join us for this wonderful opportunity to listen to and identify early morning bird song, whist taking a walk on the beautiful Greenway estate with one of our countryside Rangers. To make it even more worth your while, the walk finishes with a delicious breakfast in Greenway's house kitchen! 23 May 5am-8am Booking essential: adult £10, children £5. Please call 01803 842382.

  7. Film - The Flavel, Dartmouth - Battleship 

Thursday 24th May 

  1. Film - DARTMOUTH FILM SOCIETY, Guildhall - The Way - The bar is open from 7.00pm and films start at approximately 7.30pm, and guest tickets can be purchased on the night at a cost of £3.50 from 'The Windjammer' pub in Victoria Road between 7.00pm and 7.25pm only
  2. Film - Stokenham Village Hall - Stokenham Community History Group invites you to a screening of Ian Phillips  "EVACUATION " the story of events leading up to the WW11 evacuation of the area through childhood memories of local people.
  3. NATIONAL TRUST - SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT GREENWAY - TWILIGHT TOURS - Take the chance to see Greenway House after hours, in a twilight glow. Enjoy canapes followed by a fascinating guided tour of the house with our knowledgeable volunteers. -  £15 per person Call 01803 842382 for details
  4. Talk - Kings Arms, Kingsbridge - KEDFAS lecture by Edward E Saunders - The Gardner and the Greenhouse - the life of Sir Joseph Paxton creator of the Crystal Palace 10.30am
  5. Talk - Kingston Reading Room- An illustrated talk on 'Garden Design- influences, inspiration and tips' by Adam Hunt. £6 from Judy 01548 810692 or Jeanne 810718. Adam is a Horticultural Ambassador to the Prince's Foundation for Building Community and has designed 2 show gardens for HRH Prince of Wales.In aid of Kingston Church access project 8.00pm
  6. Film - The Flavel, Dartmouth - Battleship 

Friday 25th May 

  1. Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club - 7pm - 9.30pm - New for 2012 is the Coleton Fishacre Jazz Club, set in the elegant art deco surroundings of Cafe Coleton. Join us for a relaxing evening with friends, and enjoy a delicious two course supper accompanied by local jazz musicians. £25pp  - Call 01803 842382 for details and to book. - Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coletonfishacre
  2. Ballet - Princess Theatre, Torquay - English Youth Ballet - Giselle
  3. Music - Alvington Singers Concert - All Saints Church, Malborough, 7.30pm - Choral Classics
  4. Kingsbridge Food & Music Festival

14 - 15 July The Super Weekend - A Celebration of all things Super ! Supercars, Superbikes, Superyachts. With showcases from luxury brands such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes-benz, Princess Yachts, and numerous motorcycle companies - this event offers the opportunity to get close to things you don't often get the chance to.  With main sites on Torre Abbey and Haldon Pier - Torbay offers the perfect backdrop for such an event. Evening entertainment comes in the form of The Super Rock Ball at The Riviera Centre. Tickets are limited, so please book when they become available to avoid disappointment. Please visit www.thesuperweekend.co.uk [4] for more details, or email :  enquiries@thesuperweekend.co.uk [5]. 

  

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