• 01st May 2008 - 30th Sep 2008

So you're on holiday.  Keen to actually do something - how about kayaking with qualified instructors?  Local kayaking club will take you out on the river - perhaps visit a beach, have a swim and lunch - just being afloat is great fun!
All equipment and specialist clothing provided and an instructor will be with you all the time.
Suggested donation is £15 per person.

http://www.cumber.dcomms.net/acanoe1home.htm

Contact DYC CANOE SECTION - Tim Freeman 01803 832663/
Ron 01803 835106/   Dan 01803 833914

• 13th May 2008

This year Paignton Zoo will be the venue for an exciting range of workshops and shows put on by  the Whose Water partnership.

Join one of our keepers in our custom built viewing hide. At dusk see some of the Zoo's resident badgers emerging from their sett and foraging for food.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL

For more information or to make a booking please contact

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park,
Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7EU
Telephone: 01803 697500

www.paigntonzoo.org.uk

• 16th May 2008 - 18th May 2008

Music for all ... Blues, Folk, Jazz, Classical, Choral and much more .... For full details of next year's programme visit www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk

• 16th May 2008 19:30

Be transported to the very heart of Zimbabwean music in this show entitled "Spirt Talk".
Get your tickets for £7 each @ the Tourist Office before they run out or give us a call on
01803 834224

• 16th May 2008

Formed in 1993, the Eberle takes its name from the Leader's violin which was made by the 18th Century Neapolitan Tomaso Eberle.
Get your tickets for £12 each @ the Tourist Office before they run out or give us a call on
01803 834224

• 17th May 2008 19:30

Devon Baroque is a professional chamber orchestra with a reputation for exuberant, polished performances of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth century music.
Get your tickets for £15 each @ the Tourist Office before they run out or give us a call on
01803 834224

• 18th May 2008 14:30

The Britannia Choral Society will be performing Acis and Galatea by GF Handel.
Get your tickets for £5 each @ the Tourist Office before they run out or give us a call on
01803 834224

• 18th May 2008 19:30

Duchy Opera has built an enviable reputation as one of the country's finest regional, semi-professional opera companies.
Get your tickets for £10 each @ the Tourist Office before they run out or give us a call on
01803 834224

• 22nd May 2008 18:30 -21:30

Thursday 22nd May is the next murder mystery date, the theme is the Silver wedding. The following murder mystery will be on a river link cruise boat on Friday 20th June, the price for this is £37.50 but it really is a lovely evening and the price includes a welcome drink, 3 course meal and the cruise.

• 23rd May 2008

Kamikaze Duck Race – Friday 23rd May – Last chance to sponsor a ‘duck!’ Sponsor one (or more) at £2.50 each, win up to £250 and help to raise funds for our conservation work. Available at Paignton Zoo or visit paigntonzoo.org.uk
Event @ QuayWest Water Park

• 25th May 2008 - 26th May 2008

Tudor Pirates
Sun 25 & Mon 26th of May
11am - 5pm

Two shipwrecked mariners turn up at the castle with an evil plan. Take a step back in time and join us for action and a look into living history.

Adults £5.00/Conc £3.80/Child £2.50
EH Members Free

Further details of these events can be found at
www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth from the 18th of Feb

• 04th Jun 2008 10:30 - 06th Jul 2008 16:30

The Great Create Festival will feature, paintings, photography, dance, music, installation, theatre, poetry, sculpture, artist demonstartions, mini art market in the courtyard at weekends and much more.

Over 75 of the best of Devon's contemporaray artists will be showcased.

Free entry to festival areas although normal National Trust fee applies if you wish to explore the wonderful gardens on the banks of the Dart. Greenway was once home to Agatha Christie.

Please travel by 'greenways' to Greenway - take a boat to Greenway Quay. (unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs).

4th June - 6th July 2008 at Greenway National Trust, Galmpton, TQ5 0ES
Open Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sun, 10.30am-4.30pm

Greenway 01803 842382
www.thegreatcreate.co.uk 

• 30th Jun 2008 19:30 - 01st Jul 2008 22:30

A PLAY ABOUT JOHN HAWLEY
The Dartmouth Players are making a big contribution to this year's Hawley 600 event with a new play about the famous 14th century Dartmouth ship owner, privateer, politician and landowner.  The play entitled 'BLOW THE WIND FAIR' has been written by Linda Churchill and will be performed on 30th June and 1st July 2008, 7.30 p.m. at St. Saviours Church, Dartmouth.  It is a fictional play, woven around historical documentary evidence, taking place in the period when John Hawley was incarcerated in the Tower of London in 1406.  There are flash backs to earlier periods of his life, including the famous battle of Blackpool Sands. 

This is a theatre production taking place within a few feet of the tomb of John Hawley who died in 1408.  "We hope he approves of the dramatic slant of the play and refrains from making a ghostly guest appearance!" says Linda Churchill.  "The play is within the context of documentary evidence but fills in some gaps to bring him alive to today's audience."

For more information call 01803 832036 or visit www.dartmouthplayers.btik.com

• 11th Jul 2008 - 13th Jul 2008

Golf and Country Club

Friday 11th - Sunday 13th July 2008

Join us for our annual Summer spectacular for a 4 course dinner to delight your taste buds followed by an eveing of live music and dancing. Will included Vegas style casino.
Smart dress code.

2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, free use of the leisure facilities including our Summer Ball Spectacular Only £165pp

Add 3 Days Unlimted Golf or a Summer Spa Special for Only £79pp

Tickets for just the Ball available £45pp

Call now to book Freephone 0800 043 7889
Email: info@dgcc.co.uk or visit www.dgcc.co.uk

• 12th Jul 2008

Enjoy a sumptuous summer buffet and smooth jazz all in sensational surroundings.  The theme of the evening is ‘pink’ and promises to be fun evening. Booking is essential as this is a ticket only event.

• 05th Aug 2008 - 09th Aug 2008

Dartmouth Shakespeare Week at Dartmouth Castle
The Inn Theatre Company Proudly Presents
The Tempest
Tickets available from the Tourist information centre More information at www.dartmouthshakespeareweek.co.uk

• 25th Aug 2008

25th of August (Bank holiday monday)

This is an old fashion family show, with treats for everyone.
There is entertainment for all ages including kids sports, flower arranging, baking, a barbeque and a licensed bar.

Entries for this show must be in by the friday before.

• 28th Aug 2008 - 30th Aug 2008

Three fun-filled days on the water, the land and in the air. From barrel rolling to street fairs, pavement painting to tug of war, steam ships to treasure hunts there is something here for everyone. The Red Arrows will be performing on Saturday the 30th, time to be confirmed at a later date. www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk.

• 26th Sep 2008 - 05th Oct 2008

After the huge success of its first walking festival South Devon AONB is organising a further festival in 2008. Whether you enjoy coastal, estuary or country walking the programme will have something to offer.

Approximately 30 walks will be running throughout the festival and there will be walks on offer for all ages and abilities with some especially designed for families.

• 08th Oct 2008 - 12th Oct 2008

A celebration of fresh local food, cooking and relaxed shopping. Many different events including:
Wine and food tasting
Cookery Demonstrations
Farmers Market
Celebrity Chef Interviews
Dartmouth Cocktail & Champagne Tasting
Daytime Festival Lunches
Seasonal Local Food
Restaurants & pubs Serving Local Produce
Food Related, Bookshop and Art Gallery Displays
For More information www.dartmouthfoodfestival.co.uk

• 12th Dec 2008 - 14th Dec 2008

Join us for a  festive weekend of fun including:-

       Christmas Market
       Lantern procession 
       Late night shopping
       Exciting street entertainment
        ...... and more details to come shortly ...
       www.candlelitdartmouth.co.uk