Find out what's going on just a hop, skip and a jump from Stoke Lodge this weekend...
At the Slapton Ley Beach Activity Trailer you will find amazing people brimming with local knowledge, interesting facts about the history of the are as well as the free events, which include:
* Freshwater pond life * Touchy feely boxes * Kite Making * Tower challenge * Creating recycled mosaic art * Scavenger hunts * Orienteering * TOP TEN things to see and do * and more...
Every day of the summer holidays from 11am – 4pm
Info: http://www.slnnr.org.uk/whats-on/beach-activity-trailer-events.aspx
Saturday August 12th and Sunday August 13th - South Hams Vintage Machine Rally
The 43rd annual two day working vintage rally will be held by the South Hams Vintage Machinery Club on Saturday at Sorley Cross, Kingsbridge TQ7 4AF.
The Club's rally strives to showcase their fine heritage, with exhibits from days gone by including tractors and implements, commercial vehicles, motorbikes, cars, steam engines and horse drawn ploughs. It also has a lot to offer for everyone including, traditional craft marquee, fully licensed bar, children's entertainer, birds of prey, tractor and trailer rides, a bouncy castle, vintage fairground attractions and trade stalls
The Club's rally strives to showcase their fine heritage, with exhibits from days gone by including tractors and implements, commercial vehicles, motorbikes, cars, steam engines and horse drawn ploughs. It also has a lot to offer for everyone including, traditional craft marquee, fully licensed bar, children's entertainer, birds of prey, tractor and trailer rides, a bouncy castle, vintage fairground attractions and trade stalls
Info: http://www.shvmc.co.uk/rally
Saturday 12th August - Beach Clean at Soar Mill Cove 3pm
Bags, gloves and pickers are provided - meet at Soar Mill Cove Hotel. FREE.
Info:
www.southhamssociety.org
https://www.facebook.com/SOUTH-HAMS-Society-500307343482608/
Opening in August as part of Ash Open Gardens - this includes the small garden at Bay Tree Cottage a short walk away.
Higher Ash Farm Ash, Dartmouth, TQ6 0LR - a beautiful 2.5 acre garden which has been extensively developed in the last few years, with a large kitchen garden, pond and bog garden, orchard, herbaceous borders and a variety of shrubs and trees.
Info - Higher Ash Farm: https://www.facebook.com/Higher-Ash-Farm-713664091987483/
National Gardens Scheme: www.ngs.org.uk
Meet at Berry Head Main car park. A chance for keen birdwatchers to learn more about sea watching and migrating seabirds, with local expert Mike Langman, finishing with a delicious paella and cold drink at the Berry Head cafe.
Info: https://www.countryside-trust.org.uk/events/details/405/seabirds-and-paella
Sunday 13th August - Celebrate Start Bay - 12:00pm to 4:00pm FREE
Hosted by Slapton Ley Field Centre and Stokeley Barton Farm - a day-long celebration of ‘all that is good’ about the Start Bay area showcasing local arts and crafts, food and the great outdoors.
A full programme of outdoor and indoor activities and entertainment.
Meet at Slapton Ley Field Centre, TQ7 2QP.
Info:
http://www.slnnr.org.uk/whats-on/celebrate-start-bay.aspx
http://www.field-studies-council.org/
http://stokeleyfarmshop.co.uk/
Sunday 13 August - Outdoor Theatre at Greenway - National Trust. 6.30 - 8.30pm.
Heartbreak Productions version of the classic children's tale 'The Secret Garden' demonstrates all that is good about friendship and promises to add a touch of magic to your summer's evening.
Bring along a blanket and low-backed seating and settle down for this outdoor theatre performance in the Walled Garden.
Info: Greenway Road, Galmpton, TQ5 0ES
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/outdoor-theatre-in-devon-this-summer
Monday 13th - 19th August - Totnes Carnival.
Info: http://www.visittotnes.co.uk/whats-on/totnes-carnival/
Bags, gloves and pickers are provided - meet at Soar Mill Cove Hotel. FREE.
Info:
www.southhamssociety.org
https://www.facebook.com/SOUTH-HAMS-Society-500307343482608/
Saturday 12th August - Open Gardens - Higher Ash Farm. 2:00pm - 5:00 pm
Opening in August as part of Ash Open Gardens - this includes the small garden at Bay Tree Cottage a short walk away.
Higher Ash Farm Ash, Dartmouth, TQ6 0LR - a beautiful 2.5 acre garden which has been extensively developed in the last few years, with a large kitchen garden, pond and bog garden, orchard, herbaceous borders and a variety of shrubs and trees.
* Tea and Cake * Admission £5.00 * Children free *
National Gardens Scheme: www.ngs.org.uk
Saturday 12th August - Seabirds and Paella 4pm - 8.30pm
Torbay Coast and Countryside Services.
Meet at Berry Head Main car park. A chance for keen birdwatchers to learn more about sea watching and migrating seabirds, with local expert Mike Langman, finishing with a delicious paella and cold drink at the Berry Head cafe.
Booking essential: 01803 520022.
Info: https://www.countryside-trust.org.uk/events/details/405/seabirds-and-paella
Hosted by Slapton Ley Field Centre and Stokeley Barton Farm - a day-long celebration of ‘all that is good’ about the Start Bay area showcasing local arts and crafts, food and the great outdoors.
A full programme of outdoor and indoor activities and entertainment.
Meet at Slapton Ley Field Centre, TQ7 2QP.
Info:
http://www.slnnr.org.uk/whats-on/celebrate-start-bay.aspx
http://www.field-studies-council.org/
http://stokeleyfarmshop.co.uk/
Heartbreak Productions version of the classic children's tale 'The Secret Garden' demonstrates all that is good about friendship and promises to add a touch of magic to your summer's evening.
Why not pack a picnic?
Bring along a blanket and low-backed seating and settle down for this outdoor theatre performance in the Walled Garden.
Info: Greenway Road, Galmpton, TQ5 0ES
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/outdoor-theatre-in-devon-this-summer
At the Civic Square, Totnes. Grand Carnival Procession around 6pm on 13th.
Carnival starts on 14th and includes traditional events throughout the week:
Children’s Fancy Dress and the fun ‘Odd Object Competition’. Grand
Carnival Procession on 13th August.
Info: http://www.visittotnes.co.uk/whats-on/totnes-carnival/
No need to be bored in the Beautiful South Hams whatever the weather...have a great time whatever you do!
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