What’s On

Friday 2 December Dickensian Evening

Tavistock’s much-loved, traditional Dickensian Evening is a truly magical part of the town’s Christmas season. We are anticipating a spectacular event this year with entertainment from The Curiosity Christmas Tree, Corvus Angelicus and Elfic. There will be fire performers, child rides and vintage music from Terrie-Mae McNulty, and Father Christmas will be on hand to spread the seasonal joy. The smell of roasting chestnuts and twinkling of Christmas lights is sure to get those festive feelings flowing! The evening remains a celebration of our town and the businesses who make the event possible, as they embrace the festivities in traditional dress. This year the lantern parade will begin from 5pm in the centre of town, and the Christmas lights will be switched-on by local school children and Town Mayor, Cllr. Ward, at 5:45pm. Community carol singing will take place at 8:30pm on Bedford Square.

To complement the town’s shops and eateries, we can also expect a host of other wonderful stalls selling cider, Christmas puddings, Christmas decorations and mulled wine. You can also visit the Christmas Tree Festival in St Eustachius’ Church until 9pm, and the Magic of Christmas Market in Butchers’ Hall. Let’s Christmas Together in Tavistock.

Located in the heart of Tavistock, within the market complex, Butchers Hall is home to a fantastic array of vibrant themed markets and events BUTCHERS HALL THEMED MARKET & EVENTS VENUE❆  ✯ ✩❅ ✯ ❅

✩ ✯✩ ❆✯ ✩ ✩✯ MARKETS & FAIRS FOR 2022

2 Dec 9am - 9pm Magic of Christmas Market (Dickensian Evening) 3 Dec 9am - 4pm Tavistock Arts Market 4 Dec 9am - 4pm Magic of Christmas Market 14 - 23 Dec 9am - 4pm Magic of Christmas Markets ❆ 

9am - 9pm Magic of Christmas Market

All events are free to enter All dates correct at time of press, check our website for further events throughout the year

Tavistock Town Council

Visit our website WWW.TAVISTOCK.GOV.UK & follow us at:

It’s pantomime time again!

Friday 9 to Saturday 24 December ‘Oh No It Isn’t!’

Barbican Theatre, Plymouth They’re the best of sisters on stage but the worst of friends off it... It’s the final performance of Cinderella in a motheaten, regional theatre and backstage tensions threaten to boil over onstage. Will the ugly sisters keep the professional professional, and the personal personal? Will we ever find out what happened during Babes in the Wood? Based on a lifetime of experience onstage and backstage, Ha-Hum-Ah Theatre’s Oh No It Isn’t! is a hilariously funny and beautifully moving new play exploring the highs and lows of life in

December to 14 January Sleeping Beauty

Theatre Royal Plymouth Join soap star and panto legend Shane Richie this Christmas at Theatre Royal Plymouth and make Sleeping Beauty the pantomime of your dreams! He will be joined by X Factor winner, Matt Terry, the fabulous Ceri Dupree, the hilarious Peter Piper and newcomer Stephanie McKenzie as Sleeping Beauty. Once upon a time in a land far away, the beautiful Princess Aurora is given a twenty-first birthday present by her evil aunt Carabosse. By pricking her finger on an enchanted spinning wheel, she is placed under a cruel curse and forced to sleep for 100 years. Can true love survive and can the handsome Prince Charming break the spell? Who will outwit the theatre. Written by Great British Pantomime Award nominee Luke Adamson, using real anecdotes and stories. See barbicantheatre.co.uk for details and tickets: full £16.50, concessions £13.50, suitable for age 12+.

the evil enchantress and foil her wicked plans? All will be revealed in this spectacular panto, packed with magic, music, comedy and special effects. Tickets from £18, for more details go to theatreroyal.com

26 to 28 January, 2 to 4 February Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood

Postbridge Village Hall

Phyl’s Follies present this year’s pantomime - Ben Crocker’s hilarious version of Robin Hood & Babes in the Wood. When the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham and his clueless henchman, Dennis, disguise themselves as school girls, so they can capture the Babes, Tilly and Tommy, at the village school run by Winnie Widebottom, the scene is set for an epic adventure. Robin Hood may be the best archer in the land, but can he and his gang of outlaws outwit the scheming Sheriff and save the Babes? Come along and meet the colourful Winnie Widebottom, the infamous Robin Hood and his beloved Maid Marion, the slightly confused Friar Tuck and Little Joan, as well as the band of Outlaws. Help them search for Tilly and Tommy and stop the evil Sheriff’s plans. Expect fun, laughter, songs and dances in this family friendly production as two great stories combine to create one fantastic pantomime!

Performances: Thurs 26 & Fri 27 January, 7.30pm; Sat 28 January, 2pm matinee; Thurs 2, Fri 3, Sat 4 February, 7.30pm. Tickets: adult £8.00, child £4.00; ice creams can also be pre-booked. For all bookings contact 01822 880223, postbridgepanto@gmail.com or see Sue on the meat stall at Walkhampton market on Saturday mornings.

Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 December Horrabridge Festival of Nativity Scenes

Nativity scenes created by the local community will be on display 10.30am to 4.30pm each day. Tea/coffee and cake will be available plus a hamper raffle. Free craft sessions for children will be held on Tues 13 and Thurs 15 December from 3.00pm to 4.30pm. Entry is by donation with proceeds in aid of the St John’s Church porch and roof restoration. The festival concludes on Sun 18 December with a service of Advent carols at 4.30pm.

13 December to 18 December Yelverton Christmas Tree Festival

One again it is time for the Christmas Tree Festival at Rock Methodist Church in Yelverton. It seems to come around very quickly and this year, more than ever, we hope it will be a cheerful beacon of light in these difficult times. For those that don’t know, the festival hosts about 22 trees, all sponsored and decorated by local businesses, organisations and schools. The church is very suited to this type of display as there are no internal pillars which means that when you walk in you get the full impact of the trees. I never cease to be amazed at the creativity of the decorations which frequently reflect the nature of the business or organisation sponsoring the tree. Even more amazing are the trees decorated by local schools on behalf of some of the businesses. If you have never been to the event, you are missing a real treat especially as it is all FREE. The festival runs from Tuesday 13 December – Sunday 18 December with a carol service on the Sunday at 10:30am. Opening times are as follows:

Tues 13 – Sat 17 Dec: 10.00am – 4pm Sun 18 Dec: 2pm – 4pm Sun 18 Dec: Carol service at 10.30am

Now O ering 10%

Commission

on Gold & Silver

Antiques • Collectables • Jewellery • Quality Furniture Architectural Salvage • Garden Furniture & Ornaments •Architectural Salvage Tools & Machinery

Parade Business Park, Pixon Lane, Tavistock

(

01822 616992 @ drakesauctions.co.uk

Festive family fun at Buckland Abbey and Cotehele

Whether discovering the magical winter forest within Buckland Abbey’s Great Barn or admiring the 60ft festive garland at Cotehele, there are plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained this winter.

Step into a magical forest at Buckland Abbey as the Great Barn is turned into an immersive light display filled with 100 Christmas trees, the sounds of the forest and light, changing from dawn to dusk. Look out for different animals along your way before completing the habitat exploration trail around the gardens. Head into the abbey to see the house fully decorated as it turns into an Elizabethan home of feast and festivity, working with local floristry groups who have beautifully decorated the fireplaces and stairways around the abbey. Don’t miss the cascade descending down the Georgian staircase with over 700 decorations made by volunteers, exploring how, with the changing of the seasons, the ruling king changes too.

Celebrate Christmas with a festive day out to Cotehele. Every year Cotehele’s gardeners build a 60-foot garland from thousands of flowers grown on the estate – this year is no different. Head to the Great Hall to admire this year’s festive masterpiece adorning the entire length of the hall featuring thousands of dried flowers. Follow the festive lights along the stream to find Cotehele Mill tucked within the Morden Valley. See the mill decorated in traditional Victorian style and discover how families celebrated Christmas in those times. Challenge the family to see who can complete Cotehele’s winter trails the quickest, get creative at our crafting stations and see who looks best in the various outfits to try on.

It wouldn’t be a National Trust visit without a break for cake, and Cotehele and Buckland Abbey have plenty of options. Keep those mittens warm with a warming hot chocolate as you explore the estate paths or head indoors to enjoy festive treats and lights meals. Find local gifts within the shops or something unique in the craft galleries. Every time you join, make a purchase, donate or volunteer, you help us to look after Buckland Abbey and Cotehele – thank you.

Festive memories made at Cotehele and Buckland Abbey

Plan your day out:

nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele nationaltrust.org.uk/buckland-abbey

Social icon

Circle

Only use blue and/or white.

For more details check out our Brand Guidelines. Photography © National Trust / Steven Haywood.

Wassails and mummers’ plays

Dartmoor Border Morris keeps practicing regularly through the winter and thoughts are now turning to this season’s wassailing. What, I hear you ask, is a wassail? ‘Wassail’ is an old English word for ‘your health’ (‘wes hál’ meaning ‘be in good health’ - Oxford English Dictionary). The greeting became a drinking toast which was said when passing around a ceremonial drinking bowl, with the reply ‘Drink hail’ (‘drinc hæil’). Wassailing in orchards developed from this tradition to wish the trees good health and encourage an abundant crop in the forthcoming year. Cider is poured on the tree’s roots and toast is tied to the branches to ‘feed’ the tree. Musicians play while everyone sings the wassailing song. The crowd then makes a lot of noise to frighten away any bad spirits. These events are very family friendly, so wrap up warm, wear wellies, and bring a horn, or even better, your mum’s favourite cooking pot and a wooden spoon to make as much noise as possible! We will be performing three wassails in January at Cornwood, Buckland Abbey and Bere Ferrers. Dartmoor Border Morris also performs a mummers’ play at Buckland Abbey, the former home of Sir Francis Drake. The plays’ origins are lost in the mists of time but they are based loosely on the legend of St George and the dragon, showing the struggle between good and evil. Our play shows how Drake overcomes the evil King Philip of Spain, with the help of a Quack, the Winter Queen and a Morris beast called Chatterley. Mummers often hid their faces behind masks and the plays were performed in the winter, probably as a way of earning money when work was short. In addition, we will be at Bere Alston Christmas Fair on Saturday 3 December from 6pm, The Dolphin Hotel in Plymouth on 10 December from 1pm, and The Royal Oak, Meavy on Boxing Day from midday. New dancers and musicians are always welcome at Wednesday rehearsals in Meavy Parish Hall. Check out www. dartmoorbordermorris.com or like our Facebook page. Saturday 17 December Let’s Wassail! At Cotehele At Cotehele’s annual wassail we attempt to scare away the evil spirits from the orchards to ensure a bumper crop next year. Fancy dress encouraged. Normal admission charges apply, 11.30am-12.30pm. Sunday 1 January Cornwood Wassail Dartmoor Border Morris starts with Morris dancing outside Cornwood Inn from 3pm, then there’s a short walk to the Millennium Orchard for a wassail. Suitable for children of all ages; wellies are a must. Sunday 8 January Mummers’ Play & Buckland Abbey Wassail Dartmoor Border Morris perform their traditional mummers’ play at 12pm in the Great Barn at Buckland Abbey, followed by a wassail in the Great Orchard. Normal admission charges apply. Saturday 21 January Bere Ferrers Wassail Starting from Bere Ferrers Church Hall at 6pm, everyone heads to the orchard for a bonfire and to wassail the apple trees with libations of cider and plenty of noise to ward off bad spirits, followed by morris dancing, poetry, music and a pasty supper. Small entry fee.

NON SISA. non i sa j

e wellery s www .no n s isa. co.

.uk . www.nonsisa.co.uk

UNIQUE HAND CRAFTED JEWELLERY

Friday 13 January to Sunday 12 March Snowdrop Festival

Here at The Garden House, Buckland Monachorum, we’re renowned for our snowdrop collection and the range and variety in flower builds from December into January, in readiness for the first day of the Snowdrop Festival. Spread throughout the 10-acre garden, the 350 plus species and varieties are a welcome adornment to the winter landscape. Autumn leaves have fallen, most perennials have retreated below ground, leaving the foliage of camellias, rhododendrons and other evergreens to furnish the garden, with some even flowering at this time: by the house, yellow flowered Mahonia ‘Lionel Fortescue’ was bred here, and Daphne bholua ‘Garden House Enchantress’ welcomes visitors with scent that can travel as far as the car park on warmer days. Venture further into the walled garden and the winter flowering Clematis urophylla is draped over the walled garden tower. Add to this, bright winter bark from the dogwood shrubs, many birches and acers, and winter doesn’t seem quite as bleak. The garden and café open Friday to Sunday, 10:30am to 3:30pm. See.thegardenhouse.org.uk/whats-on for details of the festival, talks and specialist nursery visits together with a full schedule of events and workshops for 2023. We look forward to seeing you.

26, 27 & 28 January Tipping Point

Buckland Monachorum Drama Group presents ‘Tipping Point’, a comedy by Vince Jones and James Cuthill. The action takes place in a recycling centre. It’s young Chantelle’s first day working at the Crudley Recycling Centre. Ron and Reg show her the ropes, including some nefarious sidelines which Chantelle is able to turn into charitable causes. All the time various customers, with issues of their own, come and go. For details about tickets and performance times go to www. bucklandmonachorumdramagroup.co.uk

- Est. 1982: 40 years of holiday letting excellence -

Join Dartmoor’s Holiday Letting Experts

With 40 years’ experience in holiday letting, we can deliver industry leading booking levels, combined with hands-on support from our team of experts, based in our office on Dartmoor.

Call | 01647 401615 or Email | help@helpfulholidays.co.uk Web | helpfulholidays.co.uk

Welcome to the first ‘Puzzles in Association with Chilcotts Law & Mollie’ Quick Mollie is Chilcott’s much loved Yorkie, who has her own fan club. Many of our clients request to see her when they call in. We hope that you enjoy the puzzles that Mollie has put together and whilst they are challenging, they are not too difficult to solve. You will find the answers in the next edition. Crossword At Chilcotts Law - It’s all about You. We offer tailored legal solutions to meet your needs. Our solicitors have outstanding legal knowledge, practical experience and advice that is delivered in plain English along with first class client care, why look anywhere else. Quick Crossword #1#022 1 2 3 4 Word Ladder Make your way from SNOW to COSY by changing Word Ladder one letter on each step to make a new word! Make your way from SNOW to COSY by changing 5 6 7 8 one letter on each step to make a new word!

9 10

SNOW

11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22

25 24

Across Clues:

2. Creepy-crawly (3) 5. Caribbean rum (6) 7. Common Law of church doesn’t sanction (6) 9. Advantageous (5) 10. Airship (5) 11. Crush (6) 12. Lower (6)

Down Clues:

1. Break (6) 2. Ketch-rigged sailing vessel (6) 3. Very long armed ape (6) 4. Go by (6) 6. Frosting (5) 8. Do not (5)

Across Clues: 14. Prosper (6) 2. Creepy-crawly (3) 18. Draped skirt-like 5. Caribbean rum (6) 7. Common Law of church garment (6) doesn’t sanction (6) 21. Euphoria (5) 9. Advantageous (5) 10. Airship (5) 22. Aviator (5) 11. Crush (6) 23. Saddle that rises up (6) 24. Withdraw (6) 25. Receding (3) 11. Yearly vehicle test (3) 13. Cloth (3) 15. Rolled oats digestive biscuit (6) 16. Particular style (5) 17. To store and preserve (6) 18. Splendid (6) 19. Remnant (5) 20. Apex hanging down (6)

Down Clues: 12. Lower (6) 1. Break (6) 14. Prosper (6) 2. Ketch-rigged sailing 18. Draped skirt-like vessel (6) 21. Euphoria (5) 3. Very long armed ape (6) 22. Aviator (5) 4. Go by (6) 23. Saddle that rises up (6) 6. Frosting (5) 24. Withdraw (6) 8. Do not (5) 11. Yearly vehicle test (3) 13. Cloth (3) 15. Rolled oats digestive biscuit (6) 16. Particular style (5) 17. To store and preserve (6) 18. Splendid (6) 19. Remnant (5) 20. Apex hanging down (6)

COSY

ANSWERS: (SNOW, SNOT, SOOT, COOT, COST, COSY)

2 & 4 December

Magic of Christmas Market

If you are looking for something a little different, visit the award-winning

Butchers’ Hall Tavistock, for the best of the region’s wares this Christmas. Open from 9am to 9pm on 2 Nov for One Letter Answer 1. Dickensian Evening and from 9am to 4pm on 4 Nov; free entry. The head of MI6 is known be what one-letter code name? 2. Most capital cities worldwide begin 3 - 11 December with this letter 3. Tavistock Christmas Tree Which vowel is not on the top row of a keyboard? 4. FestivalWhich letter was the pound sign

See 60 trees, decorated by local schools, derived from? 5. charities, businesses and organisations The number 50 is represented by which at St Eustachius’ Church. Opening letter in roman numerals? 6. ceremony at 2:30pm on 2 Dec then open This letter marks the ‘spot’ on treasure maps 7. daily from 10:00am to 4.30pm except during services. Refreshments available. The only letter that does not appear in the name of any US state 8. Admission: adults £1, children free. A type of road junction with 3 roads 9. 3 DecemberThree of this letter in a row indicates the sound of sleeping Tavistock Arts Market10. What is the blood type that is often

Tavistock Arts Market features a diverse referred to as a universal donor? group of local artists and craftspeople who fill Butchers’ Hall with a range of handmade art and handcrafted items such as jewellery, wood and textile goods, artisan soaps, pottery and much more. 9am until 4pm, free entry.

3 & 4 December

The Garden House Christmas Fair

Visit the winter gardens and the Christmas fair for unique gifts from local artisans and makers and a visiting specialist plant nursery. Cafe open serving take-away tea, coffee and cake. Normal garden admission applies (members free - membership available at thegardenhouse.org.uk/membership). 10.30am to 3.30pm.

4 December

Plymouth Philharmonic Choir

Plymouth Philharmonic Choir performs Handel’s blockbuster, Judas Maccabaeus at 7.30pm in Plymouth Guildhall, with soloists Natalie Montakhab, Kate Symonds-Joy, Greg Tassell and James Cleverton. For further information, and ticket prices visit plymouthphilchoir.org.

9 December

Choral concert

Levowan XII Chamber Choir and Mount Kelly Chamber Choir bring you a selection of seasonal choral music and contemporary Christmas favourites at 7.30pm at St Lalluwy’s Church, Menheniot, Cornwall, PL14 3RR. Entry free with retiring collection.

10 December

Festive Love Local Gift Market

Support local businesses this Christmastime at our ever-popular festive market at Butchers’ Hall in Tavistock, featuring an array of the finest Yuletide themed local gift and food & drink exhibitors. What’s more, you’ll be supporting a host of local, small businesses too! 10:00am to 4:00pm, entry is free.

10 December

UPCS Christmas Concert

Join the University of Plymouth Choral Society for a concert of seasonal music in celebration of Christmas including Saint-Saens: Christmas Oratorio at the Minster Church of St Andrew, Plymouth with musical director, Dr Sean Sweeney and accompaniment by Mary MazurPark. 7:30pm, buy tickets at eventbrite. co.uk or www.uopcs.org.uk

11 December

Tavistock Christmas Festival

An all-day market jam-packed full of festive treats from over 60 artisan, upcycled and gift exhibitors selling a selection of jewellery, candles, gifts and many other amazing items. There’ll also be a fun and festive gnome trail for the little ones, a local choir, elves, festive bouncy castles and yummy food! Butchers’ Hall from 10am to 3:30pm. Entry free.

11 December

Redeemer Church Carol Service

Join us at 10:30am at Whitchurch Primary School for our annual carol service with Stannary Brass Band - a relaxed carol service for all ages, with your favourite carols plus some activities for the kids, followed by mince pies and tea/coffee - all are welcome!

14 - 23 December

Magic of Christmas Market

If you are looking for something a little

PANNIER MARKET

Follow us on: TavistockPannierMarket TavistockPannierMarket tavistockpanniermarket www.tavistock.gov.uk

different, visit the award-winning Butchers’ Hall in Tavistock, for the best of the region’s wares this Christmas. Open from 9am to 4pm; free entry.

18 December

All Things Festive & Lovely

Join Miss ivy Events at Mount Kelly College for a day full of festive treats from over 50 artisan, upcycled and gift exhibitors selling a selection of jewellery, candles, gifts and many other

Chartered Accountants

Helping your business to fl y...

A local accountancy fi rm for local businesses. Get in touch for your free initial consultation. Andrew & Katherine 01822 669001

admin@wingsaccountants.co.uk www.wingsaccountants.co.uk f @wingsaccountants

amazing items. There will also be a gnome trail for the little ones, choirs in the fabulous chapel, elves, bouncy castles, mulled wine and festive music. 10am to 3:30pm, £3.00 entry on the door or £6.00 including a glass of mulled wine. Under 12s free entry.

18 December

Redeemer Church Family Christmas service

Join us at 10:30am at Whitchurch Primary School for our Family Christmas Service, with fun & games for all ages, puppets, music and more! Followed by mince pies and tea/coffee.

21 December

Christmas Extravaganza

St Mary’s, Sampford Spiney are reviving their Christmas Extravaganza at 7.15pm on 21 December after a two-year Covid driven interregnum. As many of you know this is an excellent way to get into the mood for Christmas with its combination of carols, music, poetry and pantomime, as well as hot punch at half time. Tickets are £5 for adults from members of the PCC or direct from simonpatrickhill@outlook.com – children attend free.

31 December

Grand New Year Dinner

An evening of fabulous food, dancing and celebration at The Bedford Hotel in Tavistock, with delicious canapes on arrival, a superb five-course dinner and a glass of fizz for the countdown to midnight. £90 per person, to book call 01822 613221.

31 December

Grand New Year Dinner

Join us at Two Bridges Hotel on Dartmoor for tempting canapes, a six-course dinner, followed by our fun casino tables, dancing and a glass of fizz for midnight. £99 per person. For details visit twobridges.co.uk or call 01822892300.

JANUARY

8 January

Buckland Abbey’s Wassail

No New Year festivity is complete without a traditional wassail. Join us with Dartmoor Border Morris and help us wake the trees from their winter slumber. Normal admission charges apply.

REGULARS

1,8,15,22,29 December

Tamar & Bere wellbeing walks

Join our free walks on Thursdays in the Tamar Valley – they’re a great way to meet new people, explore your area, and improve your health. No need to book. For more details check out Walking under Exploring tab at tamarvalley.org.uk

1,4,11,18 December

Christmas craft workshops

Add a personal touch to your Christmas preparations, by making a wreath, garland, table centrepiece or topiary Christmas tree at The Bedford Hotel. Workshops include either coffee & 2-course lunch, or mulled wine and afternoon tea, plus craft materials and tuition. For details see www.bedfordhotel.co.uk. £49 per person, call 01822 613221 to book.

3 - 31 December

A magical woodland Christmas

Step into Buckland Abbey’s Great Barn which has been transformed into a magical forest this Christmas. Look out for animals living within the trees and admire the immersive light and sound display. Normal admission charges apply. 10am-4pm (closed 25 – 26 Dec)

3 - 31 December

Buckland Abbey at Christmas

See the abbey fully decorated for Christmas as it transforms into an Elizabethan home of feast and festivity. Look out for the cascade down the Georgian staircase with over 700 decorations. 11am-3.30pm (closed 25 – 26 Dec). Normal admission charges apply.

Until 6 January

Cotehele Garland

See the beautiful Christmas garland decorating Cotehele Great Hall. For over 65 years our garden team have created a 60-ft long garland using thousands of flowers grown on the estate, and this year we are celebrating 75 years of caring for Cotehele with a special garland. Normal admission charges, open daily 10:30am to 4 pm, closed 2526 December.

Until 3 January

Christmas at Cotehele Mill

Follow the festive lights to Cotehele Mill and discover the mill decorated in traditional Victorian style and see how families celebrated Christmas in those times. Normal admission charges apply. 3, 4, 10 & 11 Dec, then daily 17 Dec – 3 Jan (closed 25 – 26 Dec), 11am-3pm.

Until March

Tavistock Library Winter Offer

Libraries are for Life - our services and signposting to information can help support people with a range of challenges, including: the cost of living; food; loneliness; health and wellbeing; digital access and support; employment, skills and business. Weekdays from 9am to 6pm and Saturdays from 9am to 4pm, the library space is open to everyone of all ages. You don’t have to join but if you want to, it’s free – just ask or join at devonlibraries.org.uk. With the support of Friends of Tavistock Library, there is now an extra open session on Wednesday afternoons from 2pm to 5.30pm, with refreshments available.

Wednesday

Yelverton Bridge Club

We meet 1.45-4.15pm on Wednesday afternoons to play Rubber Bridge at St Paul’s Church Hall in Yelverton. A friendly and welcoming club, we encourage all abilities, from inexperienced to rusty, who want to progress their bridge game. Come along and try with no obligation. £35 annual membership. More Info: jane. Wednesday, fortnightly

Tavistock Photography Club

We meet fortnightly at Tavistock United Reformed Church in Russell Street, doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. All ability levels are welcome - come and try us out before you join. We aim to cater for all photography genres, with speaker nights, presentation evenings & even more workshop evenings to get hands on. See our new website for more information at www tavistockphotographyclub.com

TAVISTOCK HERITAGE TRUST TALKS

Talks are from 7 to 8pm in Tavistock Guildhall. Tickets are £5, available on eventbrite.co.uk - search Tavistock Guildhall - or from Visitor Information Centre Tues to Sat 10am-4pm.

1 December: Simon Dell

Tavistock Canal Poetry Trail

8 December: Kevin Dickens

Lord John Russell: Political Insect to Dreadful Old Man

TAVISTOCK LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

All meetings are free for paid-up members, £3 for others. The meetings below take place at 7.30pm at Tavistock Parish Centre & via Zoom. For more details contact 07746 577598 or secretary@tavistockhistory.co.uk

13 December:

Social & Members’ Projects Evening

10 January: Dr Sharon Gedye

Tavistock’s Saxon Abbey

PRINCETOWN HISTORY CLUB

From September to May, the club meets at Princetown Community Centre at 19:00 for 19:30 start, on the first Tuesday of each month. In June, July and August, there are outdoor visits, usually involving a short walk - meet at 18:30 for 19:00 start. princetownhistoryclub. weebly.com/programme.html.

6 December: AGM and Christmas meeting

In The Prince of Wales inn, with buffet and quiz

3 January: Pip Barker

The Borstal Boys at Dartmoor Prison

7 February: Andy Crabb

AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS

WINES & SPIRITS ANTIQUES & INTERIORS Tuesday 13th December

200 bottles of single malt & blended whisky Red & white wines and spirits SPRING SALE OF COLLECTORS’ ITEMS

STAMPS, COINS, MEDALS & TOYS

DSM Medal Group For free valuations to include items

or to book a home visit please telephone (01752) 721199 or email images and contact number to info@eldreds.net

1 Belliver Way, Roborough, PL6 7BP

DNPA archaeologist, Andy, talks on the archaeology of Mardon Down

MOOR’S EDGE U3A

We have a wide range of groups, and a speaker each month. Monthly meetings currently take place on Tuesday at 2.30pm at the Woolwell Centre, but will be moving to a Friday in 2023. For more details visit u3asites.org.uk/moorsedge/ events

Tues 13 December: Christmas party Fri 13 January: James Murray

Mad, Mad World of Opera - hilarious mishaps touring the world

Tues 10 February: David Follett

Tragedy to Triumph - following spinal injury in a road accident at 17, David became English National Wheelchair Badminton Champion.

WEST DEVON U3A

We meet on the third Thursday of each month at 10am in the lower hall of Tavistock Methodist Church. We have a wide range of groups and a speaker each month. For more information visit www.westdartmooru3a.org.uk or contact the membership secretary on 01822 616644.

8 December: Richard Haigh

E Quest L’Italia – Is this Italy?

CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT

FELLOWSHIP(Princetown Group) If you are retired, no matter what your previous career was, you are very welcome to join us. Guest speakers attend our winter meetings which take place in the restaurant of the Prince of Wales, Princetown at 12.30pm. For bookings and details contact Mike on 01822 890799 or mikeandkate132@ gmail.com. Watching Wildlife During Lockdown

8 December: Christmas Lunch

Coach trip to The White Thorn for lunch – please contact Mike to book.

15 December: Christmas Lunch

Lunch in the Prince of Wales, with the grand draw at 11.30am and lunch at 1.00pm. Booking is essential.

5 January: Ron Howard

Devon Coast

2 February: Simon Dell

Simon will talk about his time with the police

DEVONSHIRE ASSOCIATION TAVISTOCK & DEVON BRANCH

Our winter series of monthly talks take place in the Parish Centre, Tavistock (members £2, others £3). For further information contact tavistock@ devonassoc.org.uk or check on our website www.devonassoc.org.uk.

16 December, 7.30pm: Professor Ian Bateman

SWEEP: the South West Partnership for Environment and Economic Prosperity (ZOOM only)

20 January, 7:30pm: Annual social event

Event includes a video on the work of Marc Hoskins, CNC engraving and signage specialist. Please book in advance – extra charge for the event

award-winning local skincare

soaps & shampoo bars

save 10%

with the code

linksmag

made in Devon

visit our online shop at dartmoorskincare.co.uk 07522 866614 f t