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Cinemas
The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington.
Lynton Cinema, Lynton.
Bideford Cinema, Bideford.
Embassy Cinema, Ilfracombe.
Croyde Deckchair Cinema, Croyde (surf films throughout the summer).
Music
National Trust
See: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlingtoncourt/events2011
RHS Rosemoor
February
Snowdrop Valley 2012
Feb 4 - Feb 26, Wheddon Cross
Access via Park & Ride Scheme from Wheddon Cross.
More info available from Information Trailer (tel: 07531 680445)
See: www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm for full details.
Snowdrop and Spring Flower Weekend 2012
Feb 11th and 12th , 11am -4pm Hartland
11.00am to 4.00pm.
Come and see our wonderful snowdrops, some planted hundreds of years ago, stretching from the gardens to the sea. Early daffodils, camellias, hellebores and spring flowers too. Explore the grounds, the woodland and walled gardens and the walk to the beach. Wellies advisable! Lots of lovely walks, bring children and dogs(on leads)!
ADULTS £3.50 CHILDREN under 5 free, over 5 £1, DOGS free.
See: www.hartlandabbey.com/snowdrops.htm
Great Torrington Cavalier March
?????Feb 18 (Sat), Great Torrington
to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Torrington, the last major battle of the Civil War.
2.00pm - Musket competition at 1646 (weather permitting)
7.00pm - Musket volley and March leaves Great Torrington School
7.20pm - Musket volley, wreath laying and proclamation in town square
7.45pm - Musketry and fireworks in South Street car park
8.30pm - Retire in good order to the ale house
Contact Master Jake at Torrington 1646 on tel: 01805 626146 for more info.
Snowdrop abd Spring Flower Weekend 2012
Feb11th and 12th 11am-4pm
11.00am to 4.00pm.
Come and see our wonderful snowdrops, some planted hundreds of years ago, stretching from the gardens to the sea. Early daffodils, camellias, hellebores and spring flowers too. Explore the grounds, the woodland and walled gardens and the walk to the beach. Wellies advisable! Lots of lovely walks, bring children and dogs(on leads)!
ADULTS £3.50 CHILDREN under 5 free, over 5 £1, DOGS free.
See: www.hartlandabbey.com/snowdrops.htm
Torrington 1646 is a historical tourist attraction that makes history fun!. Travel back to the 17th Century with our costumed characters and experience life in Torrington during the English Civil War.
http://www.torrington-1646.co.ukFebruary
Rose pruning demonstration - 3 February
Get creative this February half term - 13 - 16 February
| Saturday 28th | Meet the Appledore Lifeboat Crew Come and meet the lifeboat crew for coffee between 10am and 1pm as the station supports the major RNLI fund raiser "Save our Souls Day" |
May 2012
| Saturday 5th -Sunday 6th | Clovelly Folk Festival A great weekend of musical fun with folk bands, buskers and Morris dancers. |
| Saturday 26th -Monday 28th | Clovelly Celebration of Local Ales and Cider Join us at our special Celebration of Ales and Ciders, where you can enjoy a range of local brews. These unique local ales and ciders are not industrially manufactured, but created with passion by small North Devon breweries. And there'll be more ciders on offer this year, given the increasingly popular trend. |
June 2012
| Saturday 2nd | New Inn Street Party in celebration of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee A street party in this most picturesque of streets to celebrate this royal occasion. See website for more information |
| Thursday 7th -Sunday 10th | Appledore Visual Arts Festival Appledore Visual Arts Festival was the UK's first annual Visual Arts Festival and has influenced and inspired other festivals across the globe. The four day Festival offers high quality and original programming in a beautiful and historic estuary setting. With an audience of over 7,500, the Festival is recognized as a major event in the region |
July 2012
| Saturday 14th | Lundy Gig Row The row from Clovelly to Lundy and back across 32 miles of open seas is a huge test of endurance - depending upon the weather and tides it can take up to four hours. Pilots rowed these speedy craft out to ships, battling to be the first alongside to win the pilotage job. So come along and support the brave crews! Leaving Clovelly 8.00 am, arriving at Lundy about 11.00 am. Leaving Lundy about 1.00, arriving back at Clovelly about 4.00 pm |
| Sunday 15th | Clovelly Maritime Festival The day will be packed with attractions, including Punch & Judy, maritime themed entertainment, great shanty singers, and local stalls. Enjoy fresh seafood or a succulent spit roast on the quay and delicious, fresh strawberry and cream teas at the New Inn. |
| Monday 30th | Woolsery Agricultural Show A quintessential English rural show, run entirely on a volunteer basis by local farmers. There are many classes including crafts, cattle and sheep, together with horse and pony competitions. You'll find trade and exhibition stands and there will also be stalls of locally made craft and food. Children will also be kept entertained with fairground rides and a bouncy castle. It's a great summer day out for all the family! |
August 2012
| Saturday 4th -Sunday 5th | Clovelly Lifeboat Weekend Keeping Clovelly's lifeboat on alert for emergencies round the clock takes effort and dedication. Held in aid of the RNLI, it is a popular celebration of the Clovelly Lifeboat, Spirit of Clovelly. The Lifeboat House will be open both days to the public. There'll be a sponsored swim from Bucks Mills to Clovelly on Saturday and lots of contests on Sunday including a cross dressing-up race, tug-of-war and the ever popular slave auction in which young local men are 'sold' to the highest bidder to do their chores for the day. Also lots of local harbour stalls. |
| Saturday 18th | Clovelly Gig Regatta DATE NOT YET CONFIRMED Gig racing is exciting, strenuous and often downright dangerous, with crews reaching speeds of 9 knots in North Devon's powerful tidal waters. You're assured an exhilirating day's racing. |
| Saturday 25th -Monday 27th | Mini grand Tour (Small Cars Big hearts) This is an amazing event that takes place around Westward Ho! each year. Over 200 mini assemble in Westward Ho! before starting a convoy drive through the North Devon Countryside. It takes about 20 minutes for all the cars to go past and is a great sight to see. They all do it for charity. |
Tel: +44 (0)1805 622 621 | Mobile: 07725 335 355 / 07767 874 964 | email: info@higherdarracottfarm.co.uk