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Saturday 4th April to Sunday 19th April
National Parks Fortnight Dartmoor is one of 15 national parks joining in the two-week long celebration, with events and experiences to inspire all ages and interests to go outdoors and explore the wild open moorland, spectacular tors, valleys and rivers. Whether it’s a gentle family bike ride, stargazing, high octane adventures or exploring Dartmoor’s cultural history, there are events for everyone and many are free or low-cost. Here is just a selection of what is on offer: Go rock climbing: Crag 2 Mountain will lead a climb of iconic Hound Tor where myths and legends abound. Or go underground: Qualified cave leaders from Crag 2 Mountain will help you explore the caves beneath our feet at Pridhamsleigh Cavern, Buckfastleigh. Go on a starry adventure: Dartmoor Skies will take you on a journey through the galaxy - on a clear night you may spot the Venus and the Pleiades star cluster.
Sunday 19th April
Learn about the history of Burrator: Historian and walker Paul Rendell will lead a five-mile walk where you’ll learn about the history of Essworthy Farm, now hidden under the reservoir, and explore secret caves and old buildings. Wander the tors at night: For the Wild’s Shona Fernyhough will take you on a family-friendly night walk around Chinkwell and Honeybag Tors. Search for dragons: Join Dartmoor’s Daughter to hear the moorland dragon myths; learn how to dowse for these mysterious creatures and the ‘Dragon lines’ at Combestone Tor. For more information pop into the visitor centres at Haytor or Princetown or visit www.dartmoor.gov.uk
The Canterbury Tales This is Chaucer… but not as you’ve ever seen it. From the company that brought you A Christmas Carol, Dracula and The Odyssey comes a one-man performance of The Canterbury Tales, featuring David Mynne. Revered as one of the most important works in English literature, The Canterbury Tales paints an ironic and critical portrait of English society in the Middle Ages. All of life is here in these few bawdy, funny,
serious and sometimes shocking, short stories. Experience a journey down the foul and fetid footpaths of fourteenth-century England, told with the usual irreverence, wit, silliness and plenty of nonsense! There may be tights and a codpiece. There will, no doubt, be some fourteenth century swearing - so let’s party like it’s 1387!! Doors open at 7:00pm at Clearbrook Village Hall, cash bar available. For tickets contact 01822 853911 or book online at villagesinaction.co.uk/events (booking fee applies): Adult £10.00; U16 £7.00; Family £25.00 (2 adults, 2 children)
Friday 24th April
Pepper & Honey There are two types of people: the ones who move away, and the ones who stay and wait… Not Now Collective brings you Pepper and Honey - a new play about two women questioning the meaning of home. The play is timed to perfection in order to deliver a perfect Croatian pepper biscuit, baked in front of, and with the help of, a live audience. The baking process is intertwined with a story of what it is like to settle in a different country, leaving and
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returning, and making and breaking family traditions. 7.30pm at Milton Combe Village Hall. For tickets contact 01822 854865: Adult £10.00; U16 £7.00; Family £25.00 (2 adults, 2 children) 47
