Saturday 12th December 2009, 09:30: 6hr Walk, Widecombe Skyline (Widecombe-In-The-Moor) A walk linking Hameldown and Chinkwell ridges, exploring the archaeology on the way. Guide A Partridge 07895 056575 Distance 9.5m/15km ***
December 11, 2009
Events | Tavistock Farmers Christmas Market
Tavistock’s Farmers’ Christmas Market takes place this year on the 12th December in Bedford Square (Tavistock) from 9.00am to 1.00pm
Events | Meet Plymouth Dartmoor search and rescue team
Meet the Plymouth Dartmoor search and rescue team at Sainsbury’s Marsh Mills (Plymouth) over the weekend of 12-13 December, where you can meet members of the team, buy some of their merchandise and find out what it’s like being a member of a Search and Rescue Team.
December 10, 2009
Events | Princetown community carol service
St Michael’s Church in Princetown will be opened for a community carol service on Thursday, December 10.
The church, which was built by French and American Prisoners of War from Dartmoor Granite in 1813, was closed in 1994 and taken over by the Church of England’s Historic Buildings Trust. It is only open for a few special occasions throughout the year.
The service at 6pm and will be followed by mulled wine and mince-pies. Those attending to join in the carol singing are advised to wrap up warm as there is no heating in the church!
Events | Dartmoor Preservation Society, Christmas lunch
12th December 2009. This year’s Christmas lunch will be held at the Ilsington Country House Hotel. Come along at 12pm for 1pm lunch. This is a popular event in the DPA calendar and a great opportunity to catch up with old friends.
Our guest speaker will be The Rt Hon Anne Widdecombe MP (DPA member and Dartmoor resident).
Booking forms will be sent out with the September issue of Dartmoor Matters. Or you can simplay call the office to book.
Location: Ilsington Country House Hotel
Contact: Fiona Senior Tel: 01822 890646 Email: fiona.senior@dartmoorpreservation.com
December 9, 2009
Events | Ashburton late night shopping
Thursday 10th December 2009. Late Night Christmas Shopping. Ashburton Town Centre. Shops are open until 8pm, stalls, carol singers, santa and plenty of festive cheer. Ashburton Information centre 01364 653426.
Events | National Park guided walk, National Trust Industries of Dewerstone. Plymbridge and the Upper Plym
Thursday 1oth December 2009, 13:30: National Trust Industries of Dewerstone. Plymbridge and the Upper Plym. Explore the history of this area and discover the industrial uses of charcoal, iron and clay. Dogs on leads welcome. Meet at Shaugh Bridge, Grid Ref SX 533 637. Adult £4, child £2. Booking Essential. Contact 01752 341377.
December 7, 2009
Events | Chagford Late Night Shopping
Chagford late night shopping takes place on Tuesday 8th December 2009 between 17:30 and 20:00 in and around the Square.
Organised by the Chagford & District Business Association further details from Andrew Parrott 01647 433276
December 6, 2009
Events | Thirties style Christmas at Castle Drogo
The last castle to be built in England, perched 275m high in the Dartmoor National Park, the Lutyens-designed Castle Drogo is memorable enough on normal days, but in December it takes on a period feel with 30s-style decorations throughout the house.
There’s carol singing in the library, and the kids can visit Father Christmas in a traditional grotto. Many National Trust properties throughout the country are offering similar festive days.
11am-4pm 12-13 and 19-23 December; adults £5.25, children £2.99 plus £2 to see Father Christmas; 01647 4333306; nationaltrust.org.uk
December 5, 2009
Events | Okehampton Christingle service
All Saints Okehampton has its annual Christingle service on Sun 6th Dec at 11:00 am. Everyone is given an orange with a candle and some sweets and we make a circle around the church. it is a lovely way to begin the Christmas season. Everyone welcome.
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