What's On Dairy 2012
Many exciting events in Devon to entertain and inform you during your holiday. This page is regulalry updated, always check the lodges availability if you wish to visit a specific event. Enjoy your stay in South Devon.
| January |
7 Jan to 18 February - Plymouth Museum - Camden Town: Exploring Themes - Another chance to see our fine art exhibition, featuring works by a group of young progressive British artists from the early 1900s.
14 January to 14 April - Plymouth Museum - From Plymouth to Pole: Scott, Science and the Men who Sailed South - Rediscover the story of Scott of the Antarctic in this new exhibition that looks at his local and naval associations, expeditions and crew.
21 January to 21 April - Forms Most Beautiful- Plymouth Museum -See large-scale images of microscopic marine life as well as specimens from our natural history collections in this new exhibition produced in partnership with Plymouth University.
28 - Hazelwood House - Winter Gourmet Dinner - Enjoy a delicious 5 course menu prepared using the best in local ingredients. Guests will be welcomed with a glass of Sparkling Kir and canapes, followed by dinner. Details |
| February |
Feb 1st - Plymouth Museum - Plymouth Porcelain: A New Collection - A new commission by well-known ceramic artist, Clare Twomey inspired by our Plymouth Porcelain collection.
4 - Plymouth City Museum - Contemporary craft workshops: Book ends Make magical mono prints inspired by the Museum’s 'Forms Most Beautiful' exhibition. Collate your prints into a unique book using the Japanese stab binding technique to use as a journal, poetry book or whatever you decide!
7 - Plymouth Pavillions - Katherine Jenkins - The UK premier female opera singer has managed to bridge the between opera fans and pop fans with the release of her hugely successful albums which have made her the fastest selling UK Classical artist of all time.
7- Plymouth City Museum Lunchtime talks: The Squire of Gadshill: From the worst of times to the best of times Enjoy a presentation by popular Charles Dickens re-enactor, Lloyd Lee as we mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of this great British author.
9 - Hazelwood House - Thursday 9th – ‘Five Elements Nature Day’ with Lynne Kenderdine. Includes lunch. First element workshop is Water
10 - 12 Hazelwood House - ‘12.02.2012 Gathering’. Sound weavers Gabriella Kapfer and Heather Cowen will be providing the musical backdrop for the weekend. Details
11- Kingsbridge in Bloom Ceilidh - at the Kings Arms Hotel 7.30 - 11pm with the popular local band Up the Creek. Tickets available from the Kingsbridge Information Centre nearer the time.
14 - Hazelwood House - ‘Valentines Dinner’ - £29.95 – 4-course dinner with music from blues/jazz musician Benny Carr . Details
14-19 - Holiday on Ice - Westpoint Exeter
24-26 - Hazelwood House - ‘Sketchbook Diaries Weekend’ with Jane Bowman. – Begin a creative dialogue with words, images, scribbles and doodles. Details |
| March |
1-2 - Photo Walk - Explore the spectacular surrounds of Dartmouth Castle and have fun with your camera, capturing some of the magic of the landscape and the stunning architecture.
3 - Plymouth Museum - Women in Art -See an impressive selection of work from our permanent art collections that portray or were created by women.
3 - Hazelwood House - ‘Andy Clarke & Steve Tyler in Concert’– Andy is a traditional folk singer who plays guitar and bouzouki. Hurdy gurdy / cittern player Steve Tyler, one of the country’s leading Early Music specialists. Details
4 -The marine side of Malborough - South Devon AONB. From the historic village of Malborough follow a circular route on lanes & paths to Bolt Head. Archaeological remains dating from prehistory onwards are located above the cliffs with spectacular coastal views. 5miles steep in places Bring drink lunch & stout shoes Adult £4 Child £2 Meet at Malborough church porch TQ7 3RP.
6-10 - DARTMOUTH’S COMEDY FESTIVAL
10- Plymouth City Museum - Contemporary craft workshops: Buttons galore Make lots of beautiful buttons using a variety of coloured clays and base your designs on the Museum's Ancient Egyptian collection and World Cultures Gallery.
17 - Slapton's wartime story - Find out more about the evacuation of the Slapton area and Exercise Tiger on this walk around Torcross & nearby coastline. Finish at the Boathouse cafe with a short film of photos & memories of residents. Short walk steep in places Adults £4 Children £2 Meet at the tank, Torcross car park.
18 - Hazelwood House - ‘Mothers Day Lunch’ with music from classical guitarist Alison Smith. 2-courses £18, 3-courses £24. Details
20- Plymouth City Museum Lunchtime talks: The wonders of Britain's undersea habitats Plymouth-based marine biologist, Paul Naylor will use his underwater photographs to show you some of these habitats and the fascinating animals that live in them. Tuesday 20 March 2012
26 - Matt Cardle - The winner of the seventh series of X Factor, Matt Cardle is already a superstar. And now he is taking his debut album, Letters, on the road - Plymouth Pavillions.
27-31 - MY FAIR LADY performed by the Plymouth Gilbert and Sullivan Fellowship |
| April |
4- Chris Rea - Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth
21 - Plymouth City Museum - Contemporary craft workshops: Screen printed shopper Take a closer look at the beautiful imagery and stories held within the Museum’s Chinese porcelain collection and develop your ideas to create a one-off shopping bag. |
| May |
5-12 Modbury May Fair - Street Market, Treasure Hunt, Modbury Mile, Carnival etc
20 - Olympic Torch travels through Modbury |
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