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November

NOVEMBER 5 AND 6

Gidleigh Painters, St Michael’s Church, Chagford Following our very successful previous exhibitions this will be our fifth display. Paintings will be on show 10.30am4.30pm on Saturday November 5, and 11.30am-4.30pm on Sunday November 6, and for sale in the Church throughout the week.

Do come along to find out more and see what we do. For further details about the group contact Janey Leitch on 07776 216785 or email – janey.leitch@btinternet.com

NOVEMBER 9

Okehampton and District Local History Society at the Ockment Centre in North Street at 7.30pm, for £3. From Topsham to the Arctic Ice. John Davidson taught geography at Exeter school where he was involved in processing the school archives. The Story of HMS Terror, and her companion Ship HMS Erebus has changed recently from one of the great maritime mysteries to a tragedy in which details are becoming known. This is especially true after the discovery of the sunken wrecks of the ships in 2016. A largely fictional television series did not do justice to the heroism of the crew of HMS Terror. Interestingly, she can be regarded as a Devon Ship as she was built on the River Exe at Topsham.

NOVEMBER 12

The Inner Wheel Club of Okehampton invites you to join them at their Coffee Morning at the Charter Hall, Okehampton, on Saturday, November 12, 9.30am to 12noon. All the usual stalls plus some Christmas goodies. All proceeds to Local Projects and Charities.

NOVEMBER 12

Come to the Fair! After a two-year break the Belstone Craft Fair happily returns. There will be 16 stalls of different crafts, including woodwork, weaving, basketry, jewellery, ceramics - and much else. As in previous years, delicious light lunches and cakes are available. Admission is free and the craft fair opens at 10.30am and closes at 4.30pm.

NOVEMBER 12 CLASSICS GALORE

An evening of popular classical music raising funds in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity. Compered by Justin Leigh, it will feature The Classics Symphony Orchestra, SW Comms Band, choirs and soloists. 7.30pm University of Exeter Great Hall. Tickets £12 to £28 online, www,ticketsource.co.uk/ classics-galore-exeter

NOVEMBER 14 TO 18

Discovery Week - the perfect opportunity for you and your family to have a tailored morning to explore Exeter Cathedral School, with an exciting, full Taster Day option available. • Monday 14 November: Years 3 & 4 • Tuesday 15 November: Nursery &

Reception • Wednesday 16 November: Years 1 & 2 • Thursday 17 November: Year 5 • Friday 18 November: Years 6-8 For more information and to book a visit, please email admissions@extercs.org or call 01392 285959

NOVEMBER 19

Come and chat, including a talk from Julie Bailey on the work of Okehampton Street Pastors, between 10.30am to 11.30am.

NOVEMBER 19

Diving For Pearls, doors open at 7.30pm, music from 8pm. An eclectic mix of blues, rock and funk, promises to be a great night out. Bar and refreshments available. Tickets £10, available from Nicky 01837 880300 or nickyvhmc@ gmail.com

NOVEMBER 25

Quiz night at the village hall for a 7pm start. Entry £5 per team of up to six

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NOVEMBER 24

North Dartmoor Garden Club 7.30pm Belstone Village Hall Enjoy coffee and mince pies while Robin Hill entertains you with “A Gardening Potpourri”. New members and visitors welcome.

NOVEMBER 26

Before the Covid pandemic The Belstone Bazaar was held twice a year and was always a popular event so now, as we return to ‘normal’, the Belstone Village Hall Management Committee is resurrecting the Belstone Christmas Bazaar, so it’s time to book your table or put the date in your diary as a ‘must visit’. It will follow the same format as before - a fairly informal Crafts Tabletop Sale, featuring work from local craftspeople as well as cakes, produce and charity stalls. £8 per table (or space if that’s more appropriate). Refreshments will be on sale, in the form of bacon baps, cake, tea, coffee and squash. Opens from 11am-3pm - setting up from 9.30am. If you have handmade crafts or produce to sell or would like to have a table for your personal charity, please contact Edwina on 01837 840332 or email hallmanager@belstonevillage.net We look forward to seeing you there!

December

DECEMBER 1

Okehampton Edwardian Evening 5pm to 9pm Edwardian Evening in Okehampton will celebrate the switching on of the Christmas lights in the town signalling that Christmas has begun! Get a prime spot in Fore Street at 6pm for the official ‘big switch on’! There will be loads going on, with late-night shopping, market stalls on Fore Street, Christmas carols and mulled wine to warm the heart and soul in the crisp night air. Plus lots of entertainment. The roads will close between 5pm and 9pm there should be a real festive community feel in town. It’s not to be missed - plus… it’ll be beginning to look at lot like Christmas!

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3

Christmas Bingo at Belstone Village Hall with lots of prizes to be won. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.15pm. All welcome.

DECEMBER 3 AND 4

Wonderworks Contemporary Craft Fair returns to Jubilee Hall Chagford on the 3rd and 4th December. Visitors can meet an exciting mix of the very best contemporary craft makers in the South West. This year the fair is raising funds for Cruse Bereavement Support (Devon). Cruse - www.cruse.org.uk Voluntary donations to the charity will be welcomed during the event and there will be a fundraising raffle where visitors can win one of a range of unique handcrafted prizes donated by each exhibitor. There is a delicious cafe open throughout provided by Wild Dartmoor Kitchen. Visit Wonderworks to meet up with friends, have refreshments, explore the best of contemporary craft in the region, and perhaps find a few special gifts before Christmas. It will be open each day from 10am to 5pm.

DECEMBER 10

North Tawton Christmas Market on 10th December in the Town Hall 10.00am -1.00pm. Local produce and crafts. A festive evening of Christmas music performed by Exbourne Choir at Sampford Courtenay Village Hall. Doors open at 7pm, concert commences at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 in advance, £6 on the door. Accompanied children 12 and under free from Nicky 01837 880300. Refreshments available during interval. As this meeting is close to Christmas he will bring some Christmas recordings on wax cylinders and shellac to accompany some seasonal food and drink. Mount Kelly Choral Society will be celebrating Christmas this year with a performance of Handel’s ever

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popular Messiah. We are delighted to be presenting this classic of the choral repertoire in the warm and comfortable surroundings of Tavistock Methodist Church at 7.30pm on Saturday 17th December with professional soloists and the Dartmoor Chamber Orchestra conducted by Musical Director, Julian Jensen. Tickets (£12 or free of charge to under 18s) are available from Book Stop Tavistock or www.ticketsource.co.uk/ mount_kelly_choral_society

DECEMBER 14

Okehampton and District Local History Society at the Ockment Centre in North Street at 7.30pm, for £3. A Christmas with Thomas Edison. Keith Badman taught chemistry in Devon but has been involved in research into the career and inventions of Thomas Edison in the late 19th and early 20th Century for over 50 years. He has considerable experience of working with early sound reproducing and recording devices and will illustrate the talk with demonstrations of early phonographs and gramophones. What’s On at Okehampton Library

Okehampton Library will be offering so much more than books this winter. It’s a warm, welcoming space with free WiFi and computer access, people to talk to, groups and activities. Enjoy a chat with other customers over a free tea, coffee or hot chocolate, kindly supplied by Waitrose Okehampton. Libraries are launching a ‘Libraries for Life’ campaign to remind everyone that we’re not just about books! As well as being a warm space to sit and read, there are groups ranging from to Bounce & Rhyme for babies and toddlers to Cuppa & A Chat every Tuesday for adults to have a natter. Keep an eye out for more events and activities at Okehampton Library throughout the coming months. devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/ okehamptonlibrary

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Events

DIGITAL DEVON

Book onto one of our FREE digital skills sessions in November at Okehampton Library to learn some basic digital skills or improve and refresh existing skills.

BIPC DEVON LAUNCH AT OKEHAMPTON LIBRARY – WEDNESDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 11:00AM -1PM

BIPC Devon are a county-wide based business support organisation. Businesses can get business support from one of our business experts.

CHRISTMAS CHORTLE TRAIL: 1ST TO 23RD DECEMBER

Find the Christmas jokes hidden around the library and match them up with the correct punch line whilst having a giggle! For all ages. Small chocolate treat for those that match all of them correctly. Festive Hamper Raffle - Tickets £1 each. Purchase a draw ticket for the chance to win the contents of the Friends of Okehampton Library festive hamper! Winner to be drawn Saturday 17th December.

FESTIVE QUIZ SHEET - £1 EACH

The Friends of Okehampton Library festive quiz sheet returns again, pick up your copy from the library from 1st December, only £1 per sheet with the chance to win a prize.

UNDER 5’S STAY AND PLAY SESSION - MONDAY 5TH

DECEMBER 10 - 10.45AM and their parents/carers, no booking necessary. Free session, donations welcome.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING - SATURDAY 10TH DECEMBER 10AM -12:00 NOON

Have a chat with staff and Friends of Okehampton Library whilst you enjoy free mince pies and hot drinks in the warm, welcoming space of the library. Free, donations welcome.

SNOW GLOBE CRAFT ACTIVITY - TUESDAY 20TH DECEMBER 14:00 -15:00 PM

Create a winter snow globe to take

home. Suitable for ages 7+, £1 per child. Booking essential.

MUSIC NIGHT AT THE OCKMENT CENTRE – DATE TO BE CONFIRMED (DECEMBER)

The Friends of Okehampton Library music night returns!

Regular Events

A CUPPA & A CHAT - TUESDAYS 13:30-15:30PM

Enjoy a natter with other customers over a free tea, coffee or hot chocolate, kindly supplied by Waitrose Okehampton. No booking necessary. Just drop in.

BOUNCE & RHYME - TUESDAYS 10:00 - 10:20AM & 11:00 - 11:20AM

Suitable for under 5s. Free, no booking necessary.

BABY WEIGH – TUESDAYS 09:30 -11:30AM

Free self-weigh facilities for parents to weigh their babies, available in a screened area within the library. This is in partnership with Devon Public Health Nursing. Parents and babies welcome to stay for Bounce & Rhyme!

DUPLO BUILDERS & STORYTIME - WEDNESDAYS 09:30 – 10:15AM

Suitable for under 5s. Free, no booking necessary.

LEGO BUILDERS - SATURDAYS 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Suitable for ages 5+. Free, no booking necessary.

THE SECRET BOOK QUEST

A completely free year-round reading challenge for 5-12 year olds across Devon. To take part, children sign up in the library, read 50 library books at their own pace, and collect stickers to solve the secret code. Finishers will receive a certificate and a small prize. Children under 8 must be accompanied to all events by a responsible adult Please see our library website or Facebook page for any additional events and library services www.devonlibraries.org.uk

Quality time together made at Castle Drogo

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These are the places that make us. nationaltrust.org.uk/castle-drogo

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