• April 2008
  • History on the Hoof! 2nd, Wednesday, 11:00am - 12noon
    An introductory walk and talk to the fascinating history of Buckland Abbey and some of the stories that surround it.  Cost: normal admission charge applies
    Information: 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
    Organiser: The National Trust (Buckland Abbey)
    
  • Behind the Scenes in Cotehele House, 3rd, Thursday
    See parts of the house not normally open to the public.
    Information: 01579 351346
    Venue & Organiser: The National Trust, Cotehele House
    
  • Spring Time Walk, 5th, Saturday, 10:15am* - 1:15pm
    A 6-mile walk, led by Paul Rendell,  through woods and along roads, looking at wild plants as they get ready for a new year. The walk will pass through Danescombe Valley, Cotehele House & Quay. This walk is based on Walk 3 of the ‘Trails from the Track ‘ pack. For your free copy, please give your address when booking.
    Notes: some steep hills and may be muddy in places. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
    Cost: £2 adult, 50p child
    Meet: Calstock Train Station to meet train from Plymouth*
    Booking: essential – 01579 351681, info@tamarvalley.org.uk.  *When booking we will confirm exact times, as they will depend on the new train times, not available at time of going to print.
    Organiser: Tamar Valley AONB
    
  • Willow Wigwam Workshop, 5th, Saturday, 10:30am - 4:30pm
    Join Richard from Windrush Willow to learn how to make plant supports for your garden. Under Richard`s tuition you can make a wigwam and a grow through plant support. Price includes all materials and light lunch, tools and accessories supplied. 
    Cost: £35pp 
    Booking: essential - 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
    Organiser: The National Trust (Buckland Abbey)
    
  • 'Gardeners World' Talk, 11th, Friday, 6:00pm start
    Join Bob Flowerdew from 'Gardeners World' for a public talk
    Venue: Royal William Yard, Plymouth
    Information: 01752 300250
    Organiser: Diggin’ It
    
  • Beach Clean, 12th, Saturday, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
    Clearing flotsam & jetsam from the beach area, with Keith Rawlings.
    Meet: Railway Bridge, Saltash
    Notes: please bring rubber gloves, suitable footwear and wet weather clothing
    Information: 01752 846407
    Organiser: Friends  of Churchtown Farm Nature Reserve
    
  • Tudor Tunes! 12th, Saturday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
    Get hands on with Elizabethan music experts Mock Hobby Horse. Bring the family to dance in the Great Hall and try your hand at playing historical instruments. 
    Cost: normal admission charge applies
    Information: 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
    Organiser: The National Trust (Buckland Abbey)
    
  • Re-opening of the Callington Heritage Centre, 12th, Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
    Grand re-opening of the Callington Heritage Centre, following the disastrous fire of March 2006. Exhibition entitled ‘The Phoenix Arises’ concentrates on the fire and the restoration, the Callington Fire Service and past serious fires in Callington. There will also be on-going displays on the 100th anniversary of the passenger train service and the school on the Saltash Road site as well as 80 years of the Old Cornwall Society.
    Venue: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10.00am-16.00pm)
    Information: 01579 382697
    
  • Sir Francis Drake at Home, 13th, Sunday, 10:30am - 5:00pm
    For details, see 23 March.
    
  • Tamar Valley Flower Club - 'Flirtations with Flowers' demonstration, 15th, Tuesday, 1:45pm
    Edna Trudgeon demonstrates at this month’s Flower Club meeting. Visitors are welcome.
    Cost: £5 for visitors (members free; annual membership £20)
    Venue: Harrowbarrow & Metherell Village Hall
    Information: 01579 350639/01822 832675
    Organiser: Tamar Valley Flower Club
    
  • Tavistock Music & Arts Festival - Land & Water, 26th April - 5th May
    Information: www.tavistockmusic.co.uk, 01822 859477
    
  • Introduction to Permaculture, 26th, Saturday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
    Led by Tess Wilmot and Helen Sheard
    Information: 01752 300250
    Venue & Organiser: Diggin’ It Allotment Project, Plymouth
    
  • Sheep Day, 27th, Sunday, 11:00am - 4:00pm
    A day of woolly fun for all the family. Stands and demonstrations, childrens' puzzles and  competitions, felt making workshops, live sheep and lambs, hurdle making and more! All within the walls of our beautiful 13th century Great Barn. 
    Cost: normal admission charge
    Information: 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
    Organiser: The National Trust (Buckland Abbey)
    
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• May 2008
  • The Phoenix Arises exhibition, until June
    Exhibition concentrating on the fire and the restoration of Callington Heritage Centre, the Callington Fire Service and past serious fires in Callington. There will also be on-going displays on the 100th anniversary of the passenger train service and the school on the Saltash Road site as well as 80 years of the Old Cornwall Society.
    Venue: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10.00am-16.00pm)
    Information: 01579 382697
    
  • Sir Francis Drake at Home, 4th, Sunday, 10:30am - 5:00pm
    For details, see 23 March.
    
  • History on the Hoof! 7th, Wednesday, 11:00am - 12noon
    For details see 2 April.
    
  • Visit to Cornish Orchards Processing Plant (Duloe, nr Liskeard), 7th, Wednesday, 10:30am - 12:30pm
    Visit a large traditional producer of apple juices, cider and mulled wine whilst the production is taking place.   Andy Atkins, Managing Director, will personally lead the tour and explain the complete process to tour members.
    This company supplies the Eden Centre and a major Tavistock shop and also buys apples from local orchards.
    Notes: organisers welcome those who share cars and with this in mind (unless a participant objects) a list of those attending will be circulated to all so that people living in same area can share transport if they so wish.
    Donations: £3 (towards the local church roof fund)
    Booking: essential – 01579 351083, srussell@tamarvalley.org.uk
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
  • Festival of Dartmoor Literature, 9-11 May
    Tavistock is the host town for a unique Festival of Dartmoor Literature, marking the 10th anniversary of The Dartmoor Society. It will explore 400 years of high quality poetry, novels and plays by writers who have been inspired or influenced by Dartmoor. Speakers and performers include Roselle Angwin, Mark Beeson, Maggie Clark, Tania Crosse, James Crowden, David Stuart Davies, Nick Groom, Lilian Harry, Michael Jecks, Bernard Knight, Pat Milton, Bill Murray, Alice Oswald, Tim Pears, Salley Vickers, Kate Walker and Marcia Willett. Tickets can be bought at Tavistock Library, in Plymouth Road, for the whole weekend, whole days or separate sessions. Otherwise, visit www.dartmoorsociety.com where a booking form can be downloaded. Enquiries to 01822 617004
    Link to: www.dartmoorsociety.com
  • Introduction to Permaculture, 10th, Saturday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
    Led by Tess Wilmot and Helen Sheard
    Information: 01752 300250
    Venue & Organiser: Diggin’ It Allotment Project, Plymouth
    
  • Stitched up in the Garden, 17th & 18th
    Using the same techniques as on 8/9 March, but concentrating on the grounds for inspiration.  
    For details, see 8 March.
    
  • Glenrock Model Railway, 17th – 18th, Saturday – Sunday, 10:00am – 5:00pm
    A 1960s Model Railway, in the garden of Glenrock Art Studio, is open to raise money for the RNLI.
    Venue: Glenrock Art Studio, Gunnislake Station
    Cost: £2 adult, 50p concessions
    Information: 01822 834289
    
  • Tamar Valley Flower Club 'From Past to Present' demo, 20th, Tuesday, 1:45pm
    Donna Ayres demonstrates at this month’s Flower Club meeting. Visitors are welcome.
    Cost: £5 for visitors (members free; annual membership £20)
    Venue: Harrowbarrow & Metherell Village Hall
    Information: 01579 350639/01822 832675
    Organiser: Tamar Valley Flower Club
    
  • Childrens' Tile Painting Workshop, 24th, Saturday, 12noon - 4:00pm
    For details see 22 March.
    
  • Sir Francis Drake at Home, 25th, Sunday, 10:30am - 5:00pm
    For details, see 23 March.
    
  • Garden Festival, 26th, Monday
    Venue: Bedford Square/Pannier Market, Tavistock
    Information: 01822 617232
    
  • Riverside Walk, 28th, Wednesday, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Join a member of the estate and garden team to learn about the Buckland Estate. This walk covers 3-4 miles and visits parts of the estate not normally open to the public. 
    Notes: Outdoor footwear and clothing required. 
    Booking Advisable - 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
    Organiser: The National Trust (Buckland Abbey)
    
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• June 2008
  • The Phoenix Arises exhibition, until end of June
    Exhibition concentrating on the fire and the restoration of Callington Heritage Centre, the Callington Fire Service and past serious fires in Callington. There will also be on-going displays on the 100th anniversary of the passenger train service and the school on the Saltash Road site as well as 80 years of the Old Cornwall Society.
    Venue: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10.00am-16.00pm)
    Information: 01579 382697
    
  • History on the Hoof! 4th, Wednesday, 11:00am - 12noon
    For details see 2 April.
    
  • Musicals in the Barn! 7th, Saturday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
    Returning after great success last year the City of Plymouth Concert Band, Plymouth Theatre Company and Four's Company are ready to wow the audience with songs from West End Musicals once more. An evening to remember in the Great Barn.  Wear something warm, the Great Barn can be cold, even in summer.
    Call for details of bookable pre-concert suppers. Refreshments available on the evening.  
    Cost: Adult £10, Child £8
    Booking: essential - 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
    Organiser: The National Trust (Buckland Abbey)
    
  • Jazz Festival on the Quay, 7th, Saturday
    Venue & Organiser: Morwellham Quay
    Information: 01822 832766
    
  • Tavistock Group of Artists' Exhibition, 17th - 22nd
    Venue: Town Hall, Tavistock
    Information: 01822 617232
    
  • Childrens' Tile Painting Workshop, 21st, Saturday, 12noon - 4:00pm
    For details see 22 March.
    
  • Midsummers Evening Tour, 21st, Saturday, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
    Join staff and volunteers for an in-depth tour on the longest evening of the year. A chance to learn some of the hidden secrets and intriguing stories behind the Monestary that became the home of famous sailors Drake and Grenville.  Meet in the main car park
    Cost: £10 pp, including buffet refreshments. 
    Booking:  essential - 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
    Organiser: The National Trust (Buckland Abbey)
    
  • Sir Francis Drake at Home, 22nd, Sunday, 10:30am - 5:00pm
    For details, see 23 March.
    
  • Woodland Walk, 24th, Tuesday, 11:00am - 1:00pm
    Join a member of the Garden and Estate team for a guided walk around our beautiful woodlands. Lasting around 2 hours this is a great chance to learn how the National Trust manages the flora and fauna on the estate.
    Meet at Visitor Reception, outdoor footwear essential.
    Cost: normal admission charge
    Information: 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
    Organiser: The National Trust (Buckland Abbey)
    
  • Summer Craft Fair, 28th & 29th, 10:30am - 5:00pm
    Over 40 stalls of the finest Westcountry crafts and food for sale around the property. 
    Cost: Adult £1.
    Information: 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
    Organiser: The National Trust (Buckland Abbey)
    
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• July 2008
  • Summer Apple Pruning Day, 5th, Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
    Learn to prune - a hands-on course with expert tuition.  This mainly practical day will give you the confidence to tackle your trees and will cover the pruning of neglected trees, formative pruning of younger trees and routine requirements.
    Notes: Outdoor clothing, strong boots, gloves and a packed lunch will be necessary.  Bring any useful pruning tools, secateurs, saws, etc.  No climbing required.
    Cost: £20
    Venue: Morwellham Quay Orchard
    Booking/Information: 01579 351083, srussell@tamarvalley.org.uk
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
  • Tavistock Carnival Week, 12th - 19th
    Venue: Tavistock Town
    Information: 01822 615775
    
  • Roadford Woodfair, 12th - 13th, Saturday - Sunday
    Venue: Roadford Lake, near Okehampton, Devon
    Information: 01409 221896
    Organiser: Woodfair South West
    
  • Jazz Picnic, 19th
    Venue & Organiser: Saltram House (National Trust)
    Information: 01752 333503
    
  • 'Kelly Bray and the Mines Beneath' exhibition, 19th, Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
    Exhibition focusing on the development of Kelly Bray and the Redmoor, Kelly Bray and Holmbush Mines which had such a dramatic effect on Callington and the parishes and hamlets around. There will also be on-going displays on the 100th anniversary of the passenger train service and the school on the Saltash Road site as well as 80 years of the Old Cornwall Society.
    Venue: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00am – 4:00pm)
    Information: 01579 382697
    
  • Tavistock Food Festival, 26th - 27th
    Venue: Bedford Car Park, Tavistock
    Information: 01822 612410
    
  • Introduction to Orchard Maintenance, 27th, Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
    An introduction to orchard planning and management for wildlife and for fruit, with practical demonstrations of summer pruning and budding new trees.
    Notes: Bring outdoor clothing, a packed lunch and a notebook.  No climbing required.
    Cost: £20
    Venue: Orchards in South East Cornwall (start at The Old School, Stoke Climsland)
    Booking/Information: 01579 370411 (Richard Vulliamy)
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
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• August 2008
  • 'Kelly Bray and the Mines Beneath' exhibition continues, until October
    Venue: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00am – 4:00pm)
    Information: 01579 382697
    
  • Apple Pressing Training Day, 9th, Saturday
    An interactive demonstration of how to use the portable community fruit press, how to pasteurise or freeze juice, as well as cider making.
    Notes: Bring your own apples if you can, and containers for the juice. (Start collecting screw-top bottles now if you want to pasteurise juice for storage!)
    Venue: Bere Ferrers Village (further details to be confirmed nearer the time)
    Booking/Information: 01579 351083, srussell@tamarvalley.org.uk
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
  • Cheese Festival, 23rd, Saturday
    Venue: Town Hall, Tavistock
    Information: 01822 617232
    
  • Balloon Fiesta & A Day at the Races, 23rd - 24th
    Venue: Crowndale, Tavistock
    Information: 01822 615775
    
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• September 2008
  • 'Kelly Bray and the Mines Beneath' exhibition continues, until October
    Venue: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00am – 4:00pm)
    Information: 01579 382697
    
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• October 2008
  • 'Kelly Bray and the Mines Beneath' exhibition continues, until end of October
    Venue: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00am – 4:00pm)
    Information: 01579 382697
    
  • Callington Honey Fair, 1st, Wednesday
    
    
    
  • Tavistock Goose Fair, 8th, Wednesday
    Information: 01822 617232
    
  • Bere Apple Fest, 11th, Saturday
    The ever-popular event for growers and purchasers of apple products - put the date in your diary now!
    For more details see local press nearer the time.
    Venue: Bere Ferrers Church Hall
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
  • Apple Pressing Training Day, 19th, Sunday, 10:00am - 3:00pm
    Get your training in how to use the portable community fruit press, pasteurise or freeze the juice, or make cider.
    Notes: Bring your own apples if you can, and containers for the juice. (Start collecting screw-top bottles now if you want to pasteurise juice for storage!)
    Venue: The Old School, Stoke Climsland
    Booking/Information: 01579 370411 (Richard Vulliamy)
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
  • Tamar Valley Flower Club 'The Abundant Earth' demo, 21st, Tuesday, 1:45pm
    Monica Scott demonstrates at this month’s Flower Club meeting. Visitors are welcome.
    Cost: £5 for visitors (members free; annual membership £20)
    Venue: Harrowbarrow & Metherell Village Hall
    Information: 01579 350639/01822 832675
    Organiser: Tamar Valley Flower Club
    
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• November 2008
  • Community Apple Pressing, 1st - 2nd, Saturday - Sunday
    Further details to be confirmed nearer the time
    Venue: Morwellham Quay Orchard
    Booking/Information: 01579 351083, srussell@tamarvalley.org.uk
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
  • Kit Hill Craft Fair, 15th, Sunday
    Venue: Town Hall, Tavistock
    Information: 01822 617232
    
  • Tamar Valley Flower Club - Christmas Workshop, 18th, Tuesday, 1:45pm
    18th, Tuesday, 1:45pm
    Tamar Valley Flower Club – Christmas Workshop
    Cost: £5 for visitors (members free; annual membership £20)
    Venue: Harrowbarrow & Metherell Village Hall
    Information: 01579 350639/01822 832675
    Organiser: Tamar Valley Flower Club
    
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• December 2008
  • Dickensian Evening, 5th, Friday
    Venue: Tavistock Town
    Information: 01822 613089
    
    
  • Tamar Valley Flower Club 'Christmas' demo, 2nd, Tuesday, 1:45pm
    Diane Cameron & Claire Foley demonstrate at this month’s Flower Club meeting. Visitors are welcome.
    Cost: £5 for visitors (members free; annual membership £20)
    Venue: Harrowbarrow & Metherell Village Hall
    Information: 01579 350639/01822 832675
    Organiser: Tamar Valley Flower Club
    
  • Kit Hill Craft Fair, 5th - 6th
    Venue: Town Hall, Tavistock
    Information: 01822 617232
    
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