Friday 22 June 2012

The Crow's Nest Guide to What's On in Dartmouth


What’s On: 22nd-28th June

Fri 22nd – Thurs 28th June - The Flavel Film Prometheus (15)
Fri 22nd – Wed 27th June – The Flavel Film: Even the Rain (15) – Spanish with English subtitles
For film showing times please contact 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 22nd to Sun 24th Café Alf Resco are celebrating Jam Week. It’ll be a positive “Jamboree!” 01803 835880
Sat 23rd – Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Volunteer Concert Band at Royal Avenue Gardens 2.30pm to 4pm
Sun 24th AONB Event Avon River – bugs and beasties – 11am – 2pm Explore the amazing waterlife of the Avon river
up close! Have a go at some Forest School activities. Free event, all children to be accompanied/ Avon Mill Garden
Centre. www.southdevonaonb.org.uk
Tues 26th Summer Concert Britannia Royal Naval College Volunteer Band 7.30pm – Tickets from TIC 01803 834224
Thurs 28th Walk ‘n’ Talk- Churston Greenway circular walk (£) 10am 120 bus from the Banjo Kingswear or 10.10am
Churston Bridge by the Steam Train station. Please contact Griselda Guthrie 01803 834762 Dartmouth Volunteer Walk
leader for details.
Regular Events in Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH CHILDREN’S CENTRE Every Wednesday Stay and Play children 0-5 drop in play centre at Dartmouth
Children’s Centre, Milton Lane, Dartmouth Tel 01803 833164 for details of this and other children’s activities.
SINGERS & STOMPERS CHILDREN’S GROUP The Flavel Every Friday, 10-11am 01803 835229 or 07875 813348
PARK & RIDE - Dartmouth Park & Ride service runs until Sunday 4th November 2012 More info 01803 861234 –
Weekly Parking Tickets available from Dartmouth TIC £32
NATIONAL TRUST Greenway Open daily except Monday and Tuesdays 10.30-5pm Extraordinary glimpse into the
private holiday home of Agatha Christie. Romantic woodland garden drifts down to the river Dart. Advance Booking for
car park essential on 01803 842382 or arrive by ferry www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway 01803 842382
NATIONAL TRUST - Coleton Fishacre Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the evocative holiday home of the D’Oyly
Carte family on the Devon ‘s south coast . Open daily except Friday 10.30-5pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coletonfishacre
or call 01803 752466
AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE – Art Exhibition – A new seasonal collection of original and limited edition artworks
March - June. Near Loddiswell, Kingsbridge Tel. 01548 550066 to book 6-8pm www.avonmill.com
MONTY HALLS GREAT ESCAPES Having completed filming the BBC series "The Fisherman's Apprentice" Monty Halls
has now settled in Dartmouth. His shop - Monty Halls Great Escapes - is based next to the Dolphin Pub opposite the Old
Market. The shop stocks all his books and DVD's of his other TV series including The Great Escapes, Great Barrier Reef,
and Great Ocean Adventures. Enjoy RIB trips along the coast, seashore walks for families, wildlife lectures, and training
courses for wildlife photography and natural history film making. www.montyhalls.co.uk 01803 431858
DARTMOUTH See www.discoverdartmouth.com for all the latest events, attractions & accommodation!
DARTMOUTH MUSEUM Dartmouth’s Story, ship models, paintings, costumes www.dartmouthmuseum.org
DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY AND RIVER BOAT COMPANY - Dartmouth River Cruises & Dartmouth – Totnes
Cruise - Boats are heated and undercover Timetables at kiosks on Embankment or in TIC 01803 555872
www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
GREENWAY FERRY COMPANY - Agatha Christie Experiences by Greenway Ferry & Vintage Bus. Regular sailings to Greenway from Dartmouth, Totnes & Dittisham 01803 882811 www.greenwayferry.co.uk
UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month @10am in the Flavel 832449/839530
ST CLEMENTS CHURCH Holy Communion 9.00am, followed by 10.00 – 4.00 coffees, light lunches and teas
DARTMOUTH CASTLE Open daily 10am – 5pm www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth 01803 833588
CASTLE TEA ROOMS –Stunning views -Tea rooms open every day 10am- 5pm.01803 833897
DITTISHAM FERRY- To book please ring 07818 001108.
THE FLAVEL - Check Programme for regular Film/Theatre listings. 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
DARTMOUTH OUTDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL Milton Lane– Open until Sept 07779935970
DARTMOUTH BOAT HIRE – explore the enchanting River Dart from Dartmouth to Totnes - 01803 834600 or see our
website www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk
AFRICAN QUEEN – Fishing trips out to sea, (weather permitting) 07885 246061.
CANOE ADVENTURES – for all ages – Canoes range over all the river and on spring ebbs we offer trips from our base
at Tuckenhay downriver to Dartmouth, returning on the flood. 01803 865301 www.canoeadventures.co.uk
THE PICNIC BOAT – The perfect English river picnic from 2 to 12 guests every day until end Dec please contact us on
07968 752625 www.thepicnicboat.co.uk
SALTWIND OF DART Mackerel Fishing on weekdays 1.30pm3.30pm plus Sightseeing and Wildlife cruises. Up to 12
passengers Call Owner Skipper Dave 07854 051266
777 TRIPLE SEVEN – Corporate Hospitality, Private Charters etc. Tel 07855 232438
ULTIMATE CHARTER EXPERIENCE – Tel 07768 895605
FAST RABBIT FARM Ash Cross, Dartmouth TQ6 0NR – 12 acres of beautiful woodland gardens only 3 miles from
Dartmouth in the South Devon countryside www.fastrabbitfarm.co.uk 078135044
Regular Events near Dartmouth
START POINT LIGHTHOUSE Open Wed, Thurs and Sun ,12 noon -5pm for more details please telephone: 01803 771
802 www.trinityhouse.co.uk
AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE – LODDISWELL NR KINGSBRIDGE Beautiful plants for your garden, stylish
accessories, amazing food for your larder & delicious food to eat! Tel- 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com
SHARPHAM WINES & CHEESE – Tours are available which include wine tasting 01803 732203 www.sharpham.com
BLACKPOOL SANDS and VENUS CAFÉ – Please call 01803 770209(No dogs) www.lovingthebeach.co.uk
WATERSPORTS AT BLACKPOOL SANDS – Windsurfing, Stand up paddle boarding, Kayaks etc – 07540 580150
PAIGNTON ZOO – committed to the conservation of plants and animals throughout the world. 01803 697500
TORQUAY’S COASTAL ZOO – the best place to ‘sea life up close’. On the sea front at Torquay Tel. 01803 202470
NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM at the top of Plymouth’s historic Barbican Tel. 0844 8937938 or take a look at our
website on www.national–aquarium.co.uk
THE GOLDEN HIND – Step back in time and explore the world of Sir Francis Drake in the harbour at Brixham Contact
Tel. 01803 856223 – www.goldenhind.co.uk
SOUTH WEST COAST PATH – Wonderful walks along the Coast Path – Call in at the TIC for more information.
STAVERTON RIDING SCHOOL- Rides in the countryside & LessonsFor more details please call 01803 762750 or look
at our website www.srs-training.co.uk
PENNYWELL FARM– Exciting hands on activities, rides, shows and displays Open until– 4th Nov please call 01803
642023 for more information www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
WOODLANDS FAMILY THEME PARK– Open every day 9.30am to 5pm all weather fun guaranteed! 01803 712598
www.woodlandspark.com Discount vouchers available from the TIC
CHINA BLUE TOTNES – Ceramics Studio, Lifestyle Store 01803 860908 or visit www.china-blue.co.uk
TOTNES RARE BREEDS FARM – 01803 840387 – www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk
SAILING SCHOOLS AT DITTISHAM – 07973 520515 OR 0845 8810110
SEA KAYAK – Day-trips and coaching for all abilities 01392 580535 www.seakayakdevon.com
KAYAK HIRE & ACADEMY Experience the Best of South Devon 07799 403788 www.totneskayaks.co.uk
DART ADVENTURES Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Trekking, Coasteering and much more! 0845 8810110
www.dartadventures.co.uk
DISCOVER SURFSCHOOL – Surf lessons for all ages and levels – Tel. 07813 639622



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