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Lydford Summer Fair is to make a welcome return

MED’s ‘mesmerising’ production is back!

Lydford Summer Fair, incorporating Safety on Dartmoor Day, returns on Saturday, July 9. Between 11am and 4pm at Lydford Sports Field, the fair will feature over 30 stalls and plenty of entertainment - including games, a dog show, and a display from Hoopers Display Team showing dogs and owners of all ages and fitness levels navigate hoops, barrels and tunnels.

The climbing wall will be returning, as well as various stalls with arts, crafts, bric a brac and local produce. There will be games, a bouncy castle, ice cream, candy floss, cream teas and barbecue. There will be a raffle where a host of prizes are up for grabs including a ride for two people in a hot air balloon (restrictions and weather permitting) and the Margaret Green Foundation (Wingletang) will be running the ever popular dog show with rosettes to be won, from 2pm. Emergency Services will also be on hand to discuss and answer any questions on the valuable work that they do in and around Dartmoor.

The Western region of the British Balloon Club will be returning for its annual meet, and will be carrying out morning and evening fly outs throughout the weekend. Members will also be doing a static night glow on the Saturday evening at approximately 9pm. Come to the fair and purchase a £2 raffle ticket for the opportunity to win a flight in one of these spectacular hot air balloons. (Restrictions and weather permitting). In the evening from 7pm, there will also be an opportunity to pay a small donation (all monies from the evening going to the Ukraine Appeal) to come and watch the spectacular night glow, with entertainment from Rufus Stoned, a local energetic five piece band performing two sets, one before the spectacular night glow, beginning around 7.30pm and one after. Free entrance to the day and a small donation to Ukraine for the evening. Free parking is available in the adjacent field. Lydford Sports Field, Lydford, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4BE.

MED Theatre will be reproducing their sellout production of ‘Salmon’ this summer by creating a short adaptation of the environmental play. This 30-minute version will feature the magical salmon, Salar, Grilse and Kelt, sharing the plights of Dartmoor’s rivers through tales of giants, poachers and water nymphs. Families, visitors and locals will all be able to enjoy this educational dancedrama in various locations around Devon throughout July and August. For more information on touring dates and venues visit www.medtheatre.co.uk or email education@medtheatre.co.uk.

Feedback from ’Salmon’ which toured in 2021: ‘The Salmon themselves were mesmerising in every way, the choreography was superb and the costumes perfect and they delivered the beautiful prose with such feeling.’

Belstone Village Fair

Sunday, July 10

After a two-year break, Belstone Village Fair is back! Starting at the earlier time of 1pm but still finishing at 4pm, it has all the old favourite events, sideshows and stalls, plus some more. So - get your dog toned up for the dog races, practice your egg throwing skills and let the youngsters train for the children’s races. Join in the fun or sit and watch, Pimm’s and burger or hot dog in hand - or perhaps you’d rather enjoy the tea and cake on offer.

The traditional Cosdon Hill Run is, once again, taking place on the same day and starts from the site of the fair, which is also the finishing point. Start time - 1.30pm for juniors; 2.30pm for seniors. Register at the race headquarters on the village green by The Tors Inn. Registration is at the

Higher Uppacott guided tours return for 2022

Experience the timeless atmosphere of a 14th century Dartmoor longhouse and see how people and animals lived years ago. Nestling in Dartmoor National Park, Higher Uppacott is now open for guided tours so people can truly get a sense of what it was like to live side by side with cattle. Higher Uppacott is a medieval farmhouse (longhouse) in which people and cattle were accommodated under a single roof. Owned by Dartmoor National Park Authority, Higher Uppacott is a Grade I Listed building of international importance and comprise the highest survival of longhouses (along with Brittany) in northern Europe. It’s one of the few remaining examples of this historic building type and a tour of this remarkable place will allow people to travel back in time and get a deeper understanding of life on Dartmoor through the ages. One of the things that makes Higher Uppacott so special is that its development from its medieval beginnings through to the present day is still clearly evident within the fabric of the building. It tells its own story through key architectural village car park. For more information, visit the Okehampton Running Club website or go direct to the Cosdon Hill page www.entrycentral.com/CosdonHillRace Watch the brave runners as they attempt the dizzy heights of Cosdon, browse the stalls, have a turn on the sideshows and listen to live music from the Bondleigh Barn Band. Whether you are a spectator or participant, there’s plenty of fun for all! All profits to Belstone Village Hall funds.

features. This development also vividly illustrates the major changes in domestic family life and the social structures of Dartmoor farming folk over the centuries. A guided visit is the only way to see this building and the National Park is pleased to announce a series of dates throughout the summer that are available to book now. All tours start at 10.30am unless otherwise stated and last about 90 minutes. A tour costs £6 per person and must be booked in advance. Book by calling the National Park Visitor Centre at Princetown on 01822 890414.

Tour dates: July - Saturday 9 and Saturday 30 August - Saturday 6 (an evening tour beginning at 6pm) Sunday 14, Wednesday 17, Sunday 21 and Monday 29.

Food festival to kick-start carnival week

A festival dedicated to music

Since 1921, on the fourth Thursday in August, Moretonians have been celebrating carnival. This year is no exception and Carnival Day will be on held on August, thanks to the dedication of a small committee of people who work extremely hard to keep the tradition alive.

This year, after a two year break, to kick-start carnival week will be Moretonhampstead Carnival’s local Food and Drink Festival. This exciting event will be held on Saturday, August 20 from 10am until 4pm. We have many of last year’s favourites returning including Papillion Dartmoor Gin and Passion for Pie with many new additions such as Sophies Bangin Bakes and Simon’s Kitchen!

There will also be a variety of exhibitors eager to showcase their goods. Sam Parkin, from the committee, said: ‘Come along and join us as we are extremely proud of our town and carnival and we are looking forward to showing you what we have to offer.’ Entry to the festival is free of charge for everyone. The festival will be held in Cross Street. There are two public car parks in Moretonhampstead and additional parking will be signposted. To keep up to date with all stalls go to Moretonhampstead Carnival Food Festival on Facebook. All proceeds from this event will go to Moretonhampstead Carnival which supports local charities.

Founded in 2021, the Whiddon Autumn Festival (WAF) is a new arts festival dedicated to vocal and chamber music, taking place every September in and around the historic Whiddon Parishes of North Dartmoor.

WAF sees some of the UK’s most talented young musicians converge on this picturesque corner of rural Devon for several packed days of musical events curated by local-born Artistic Director Freddie Crowley. WAF will run from September 15 to 18, with events taking place in various venues spread across Chagford, Drewsteignton, Throwleigh, Gidleigh and Moretonhampstead. Tickets will be released and a full programme is available to view at https:// whiddonautumnfestival.co.uk/

Young vocal ensemble the Corvus Consort is the Festival’s Ensemblein-Residence, alongside its very own Festival String Quartet. Each year the Festival also appoints a Composer-inResidence who is commissioned to write a selection of brand new works which are premiered at the Festival. The inaugural Festival in September 2021 featured eight events over three days, with a varied programme of choral music, solo song, chamber music, education workshops and community participation events, enthusiastically enjoyed by audiences and participants alike.

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Tree planting to become annual festival tradition

2022 Festival Theme is ‘Summer Holidays’ A tree planting scheme designed to mitigate the carbon footprint of a music festival will become an annual tradition, the organiser has confirmed. With the help of Dartmoor charity, Moor Trees, Chagstock festival will see native British saplings planted every year. The number of trees planted will, according to calculations, mitigate the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by the event over the trees’ lifespan. All of the saplings will be planted every year in South Devon, as part of the ‘Tunes for Trees’ scheme, first launched by the festival last year. The Moor Trees charity has been reforesting areas locally for over 20 years, with much of its work focused on a vision for a greener, climate resilient Dartmoor.

Chagstock organiser, Simon Ford, said: ‘This really is a no-brainer for us. To do something green that will live on for many years is a great way to give something back to nature. ‘We’re very big on meaningful efforts to reduce our impact on the planet, and by planting trees in Devon, that’s something we can do right on our doorstep.’ He added: ‘We’ve received a lot of great feedback for the idea, so it’s a pleasure to announce that we’ll be making this an annual part of the festival, and we encourage other events to do the same.’ Adam Owen, Director of Moor Trees, said: ‘We are delighted that the local Chagstock festival is committed to supporting our tree planting initiatives indefinitely. ‘It is a wonderful festival at the heart of Dartmoor attracting many people, and it is great that the organisers wish to mitigate their carbon use through the planting of locally grown native broadleaved trees and help us achieve our vision for a wilder Dartmoor.’

The Chagstock team also goes to great efforts to recycle plastic waste and provide reusable mugs at the bar, many of which are used by die-hard festival fans, year after year. Headline acts taking to the stage at the festival in July, are psychedelic rock band Kula Shaker, and pop-rockers, Ash. The festival takes place July 22 to 23 at a site near Whiddon Down. For tickets, more information visit www.chagstock.info

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Chagford Show is back!

Organisers are delighted to announced that The Chagford Agricultural and Horticultural show will be held on Thursday, August 18. Now entering its 119th year, the show is situated on the beautiful banks of the Teign at Mill End (TQ13 8JN), Chagford, courtesy of The National Trust, Malseed Family, Mr P Morrish, Mr H de Ferranti and Miss B Hayter-Hames. With competition classes for agricultural produce, horses, sheep, cattle, dogs and a vintage section, the Chagford Show embodies the best traditions of a proper country show. Not too big, not too small, and easy to get around. There are over 200 trade stands, a rural crafts area, a food hall displaying the best of local producers, a beer tent and lots of live music throughout the day. The Main Ring carries a full day of special attractions – this year it’s the Paw’s for Thought Dog Display Team and a Bird of Prey Flying Display. There is also terrier racing, a parade of vintage tractors and cars and a lot more.

The Chagford Show has something for everyone and is a great family day out, come and see for yourself. There is ample free parking, and free buses run from Moretonhampstead and Chagford all day. Full details of the 2022 show appear on the website www.chagfordshow. co.uk and tickets will be available online shortly. We look forward to welcoming you all.

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Celebrating the theme of friendship in music, Artistic Director and violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen announces the 2022 Two Moors Festival programme which includes pieces by the Schumanns, Schubert, Beethoven, Haydn, Mendelssohn and Brahms. The internationally-renowned festival takes place over nine days in October: From Wednesday, October 5 to Sunday, October 9 across Dartmoor and on Exmoor from Thursday, October 13 to Sunday, October 16. Venues on Dartmoor range from Exeter Cathedral to St Eustachuis’ Church in Tavistock.

Since 2001, the Two Moors Festival has welcomed outstanding international artists and the rising stars of the next generation to perform for large and enthusiastic audiences in venues spread across Dartmoor and Exmoor. The festival presents an artistic programme to rival many highprofile city-based events and has an international reputation for excellence way beyond its immediate physical reach. It attracts some of the most exciting performers in the world of the calibre only seen in large city venues. Highlights of the 2022 Festival on Dartmoor include: Performance of Schubert’s song cycles – Schubert’s Winterreise with Benjamin Appl and James Baillieu and anniversary celebrations of 150 years for Ralph Vaughan Williams, and 400 years for Matthew Locke, in Exeter Cathedral, where he once carved his name.

Tamsin Waley-Cohen, Artistic Director said: ‘This year I have chosen the theme of “Friendship”. The extended lockdowns and isolations that we have all experienced over these last two years have highlighted ever more indelibly how vital a lifeline our friendships are to us all. Shakespeare said “No man is an island”, and as usual, he knew what he was talking about. We are exploring this theme throughout the Festival, visiting the home of the Schumanns’, looking at Beethoven, Mozart, and Schumann, Dvorak, Janacek, and Haas, as well as celebrating anniversaries of VaughanWilliams and Matthew Locke.’

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Trust and singing charity team up for ‘Festival of Hope’

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust (DMAT) and Voices Foundation have formed a partnership to develop and embed a progressive music curriculum for their pupils, staff, and school communities throughout the trust’s 14 primary schools.

Voices Foundation’s Artist Practitioners continue to work in partnership with classroom teachers in all 14 DMAT schools to provide the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to deliver high-quality music education through singing. Manvinder Rattan, CEO of Voices Foundation, said: ‘We know that singing is a great way for improving well-being and we know that children have really suffered over the last couple of years in particular. This festival will showcase the work that the Voices Foundation team has done with teachers right across the trust and the heartening achievements of the children as singing has become an even greater part of their daily lives as a result of that work.’ Between July 4 and 7, Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is holding the Festival of Hope - a set of events that will bring together teachers, students, and community members to celebrate the great practice that occurs within the schools.

The Festival of Hope is centred on delivering a set of pillars that include creativity, innovation, literacy, artistic performances, and community. It is hoped it will foster a sense of belonging among all students and pupils by combining events with school activities.