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1st Feb 2010
February Events
- Walk and Talk - Wednesday 3rd February
1.5 hour walk quiet lanes and footpaths to Okel Tor and woods, finishing in Calstock, returning to Gunnislake station by 1.45pm.
Meet: 11.30am Gunnislake Station or 11.45 at Tamar Valley Centre car park.
More info: Dave Readman 07909 965762 or email: walkscoordinator@tamarvalley.org.uk
- Duo Volatus at The Old Chapel, Calstock - Friday 5th February
Calstock Arts presents Duo Volatus, a dynamic new flute and classical guitar duo featuring Ruth Ballantyne and Alison Smith. Both are accomplished professional players and the programme will feature fiery Spanish and Latin American music, as well as Baroque and Classical pieces. Alison has played before at The Old Chapel, to great acclaim. The Old Chapel is a short walk from Calstock Station, with regular services to and from stations to Plymouth, on the Tamar Valley Line.
Cost: Tickets are £10 in advance, £12 on the door.
Booking: To reserve tickets, contact info@calstockarts.org.uk / 01822 834465
Link to: www.calstockarts.org.uk
- Bat Box Workshop - Saturday 6th February
Mid-Tamar wildlife group are running a Bat Box Workshop making dormouse, bat, bird and barn-owl boxes for erecting at local sites. Booking essential.
Where: Meet at Old School Stoke Climsland to follow on to local workshop.
Time: 12.30
Contact: 01579 370411 for booking and details.
- New exhibition of Print Works - 6th February to 4th March
New work by Mary Gillett's Print Workshop is on show at the Limekiln Gallery from 6th February to 4th March.
Where: Limekiln Gallery, Calstock
Open: 11am - 5pm daily except Monday
Contact: 01822 834654
- Short-course Downhill Mountain Bike Race - Sunday 7th February
Woodland Riders are hosting a four event, downhill mountain bike race series at their Tavistock Woodlands site from February til May. They are open events and full details and on-line booking can be found on their new racing website: www.woodlandriders-racing.co.uk
- Practical Conservation - South Kit Hill Mine - Monday 8th February
Clearing vegetation from the adit & leat below South Kit Hill Mine
Meet: Kit Hill, Summit Car Park (SX 375713)
Time: 10am - 4pm
Notes: Please bring lunch and a drink, wear strong boots or wellies and old clothes. Rough walk to the site. Dogs on leads welcome.
Information: 01579 370030, jheskett@cornwall.gov.uk (Jenny)
Organiser: Cornwall Council
- Devon Apple Grafting course - Monday 8th February
Organised by Tavy & Tamar Apple Group. Rootstocks will be available to purchase. Bring secateurs or pruning knive. Places are limited.
Where: Endsleigh Nurseries, near Milton Abbot
Time: 7.00 - 8.30pm
Cost: £7.50 (non members £8.50)
Book directly with Endsleigh: 01822 870235
- Darwin - His life and ideas - Wednesday 10th February
A talk, in character, by Doug Herdson. Organised by Tavistock Devon Wildlife Trust.
Where: Parish Church Centre, Tavistock
Time: 8.00pm
Cost: Donation of £3 (includes refreshments)
Contact: Sue Boxall - 01822 820292
- Walk and Talk - Wednesday 10th February
A one hour circular walk around Kit Hill and a chance to enjoy a cuppa at Louis' Tea Rooms afterwards.
Meet: Kit Hill summit car park (grid ref: SX375713)
Time: 11.30am
More info: Dave Readman 07909 965762 or email: walkscoordinator@tamarvalley.org.uk
- Meet the Volunteers at Buckland - Friday 12th February
Volunteers are at the heart of what we do. Come along to meet some of our team and find out if volunteering at Buckland Abbey could be for you.
Time: 11am
Contact: 01822 853607, bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Calstock Footpath Society walk - Saturday 13 February
A 2 mile walk from Newbridge, Gunnislake, to explore the diverse ways people made a living along the bank of the Tamar.
Meet: Take A390 through Gunnislake village, down hill and over bridge, turn sharp left at the Toll House and follow track to small parking area. Map ref: SX434724.
Time: 10.45am
Booking essential, contact Derek: 01822 833422
- 'History & Things' walk on the Reserve - Saturday 13th February
Learn more about Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve with local Warden Keith Rawlings
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meet: Cecil Arms Pub, Saltash
Information: 01752 846407 (Hazel)
- Birdwatching on the Tamar - Sunday 14th February
Join local bird experts on this 3-hour cruise along the Tamar and the Lynher, spotting various species along the mud flats and wooded banks of the rivers. Watch out for rare Spoonbills, Avocets, Curlews and Sand Pipers among others - and enjoy refreshments along the way.
Leaves Cremyll at 11:15am, Saltash at 11:45am
Cost: £10 adults, £6 children
Information: 01752 829163, taggart.bruce@gmail.com (Bruce Taggart, Tamar Wildlife)
- 'Landscapes of history: the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site'- Monday 15th February
Pioneering mining technology in Cornwall and Wst Devon had a fundamental influence on the industrial revolution in Britain and worldwide. Ainsley Cocks will discuss the World Heritage Site, including the impact of mining within Tavistock and on the surrounding landscape.
Where: Bedford Hotel, Tavistock
Time: Talk - 7.30pm
Booking essential: Free tickets available from Tavistock library or reserve a place by phoning 01822 612218.
From 6.30pm to 7.30pm view some of Devon County Council's Historic Environment Records for Tavistock (including monastic burials and miners cottages).
- Forest School Holiday Play Scheme - Tuesday 16th February
Each session varies, but may include activities such as basic bush craft skills, games, camp fire and hot chocolate, arts and crafts, den building and learning about nature, making new friends and having fun in the woods!
Time: 9.45am - 2.15pm
Where: Mount Edgcumbe Park, Cremyll
Cost: £15 per child, £25 x 2 children, £30 x 3 from the same family
Bring: Old warm outdoor clothing and stout foot wear, packed lunch and drink
Info: Children are fully supervised by qualified Forest School leaders and hold current CRB and First Aid certificates, booking is essential
Telephone Carol Wride Forest School Leader on 01752 204922
Email: wridec@yahoo.com
- Walk and Talk - Wednesday 17th February
Walk the Tamar Valley trails to South Bedford Mine. Approx. 1 hour walk, mostly downhill on footpaths and lanes.
Meet: Bedford Wawmills pay/display car park. Bus times at 12th January.
Time: 12 noon
More info: Dave Readman 07909 965762 or email: walkscoordinator@tamarvalley.org.uk
- Food & Drink Festival - Wednesday 17th February
Buckland Abbey (National Trust) will be hosting this free Food & Drink Festival with a wide variety of produce available to taste and buy, including home made breads, cakes, pastries and chocolates. Also meats, juices, ciders, wine and beer. The Festival will cater for all the family with cookery demonstrations by top local chefs. Face painting and other entertainment for children with free access to the Abbey's grounds and trails.
Where: Buckland Abbey, Yelverton
Time: 10.30am - 4.30pm
Info: Robin Deitch - 07817 043588 or email robin@lovetheflavour.co.uk
- Pentillie Castle 'Revealed' II Ramble - Wednesday 17th February
Discover one of the Tamar Valley's best kept secret. The Coryton family invites you on one of three unique guided rambles through Pentillie's hidden history, revealing private gardens, follies, deer tracks and walks.
A choice between short, medium and longer walks around one of Cornwall's premier private estates.
Walkers Lunch at Pentillie Castle.
Time: 10:30am for 11:00am.
Meet: car park to the front of Pentillie Castle (OS map 108 SX 410 645, sat nav: PL12 6QD)
Cost: £5 per person (includes lunch). Please make cheques payable to 'Pentillie Castle & Estate' and send to The Walks Coordinator, Tamar Valley AONB Office, Tamar Valley Centre, Cemetery Road, Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9FE.
Information: Guide dogs only please.
Booking: in advance ESSENTIAL. Tel: 01209 310062 (Dave Readman)
Organiser: Cornwall Council, Walking for Health & Pleasure
- Guided walk -Tavistock Abbey: medieval remains in the townscape - Friday 19th February
This guided walk with archaeologist Stuart Blaylock traces the extent and survival of medieval building in the later Town, giving a sense of the original Abbey layout. Starting and ending at Tavistock library, the walk finishes at midday with a 30 minute question and answer session with Stuart Blaylock. Refreshments will be available and there willb be medieval artefacts to look at and handle. Tickets available from Tavistock Library.
Booking essential - phone: 01822 612218 for tickets
Time: 10..30am
Price: Free
- Hedge-Laying Course - Saturday 20th February
An enthusiastic local group has set up a wildlife area on the recreation field and the hedge now requires laying. Local hedge expert Norman Gay will lead a course for up to 10 people to learn while laying the hedge. The day will run from 10am - 4pm. Participants will need to wear suitable warm and waterproof clothing including stout boots and gloves. Bring a packed lunch and drinks.
Cost: £13
Booking essential: Contact 01822 835030
- Spellbinding Stories - Saturday 20th February
A chance for children and adults alike to listen to fascinating stories as told by Steph Reese.
Where: Buckland Abbey, nr Yelverton
Time: Stories at 11.45am and 1.15pm
Contact: 01822 853607 or bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
Normal admission charges apply.
- Guitarras del Fuego at The Old Chapel, Calstock - Sunday 21st February
Calstock Arts presents Guitarras del Fuego, three renowned guitarists coming together to play a fiery combination of Latin and Spanish rhythms and melodies. Their set will be a mix of latin, rumba, traditional, contemporary, flamenco and Nuevo flamenco, paying tribute to artists such as The Gypsy Kings, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Strunz and Farah. The Old Chapel is a short walk from Calstock Station, with regular services to and from stations to Plymouth, on the Tamar Valley Line.
Cost: Tickets are £10 in advance, £12 on the door.
Booking: To reserve tickets, contact info@calstockarts.org.uk / 01822 834465
Link to: www.calstockarts.org.uk
- The Thin Green Line - Monday 22nd February
A film showing the diverse and often dangerous work of Rangers around the world, from Africa to Sweden and Chile to Scotland. Proceeds from the evening will go to the International Rangers Federation Dependency Fund for widows and families of Rangers killed in the line of duty.
Meet: Louis Tea Room, near Kit Hill, Callington
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Cost: £5, includes tea and cake
Notes: film category - family age 12+
Booking: essential - 01872 323468 (places limited to 35)
Organisers: Cornwall Council and Countryside Management Association
- Local habitat walk - Monday 22nd February
Meet at The Old School, Stoke Climsland, to share cars and continue to interesting local habitat for short walk.
Time: 10.00am - 12.00
Organisers: Mid-Tamar Group, Devon Wildlife Trust
- Walk and Talk - Wednesday 24th February
Discover the mining past on a 1 hour walk to Calstock, mostly downhill. Finish in Calstock returning to Gunnislake station by 1.45pm.
Meet: Gunnislake Station 11.30am or Tamar Valley Centre 11.45am
More info: Dave Readman 07909 965762 or email: walkscoordinator@tamarvalley.org.uk
- Birdwatching on the Tamar - Sunday 28th February
Join local bird experts on this 3-hour cruise along the Tamar and the Lynher, spotting various species along the mud flats and wooded banks of the rivers. Watch out for rare Spoonbills, Avocets, Curlews and Sand Pipers among others - and enjoy refreshments along the way.
Leaves Cremyll at 10:30am, Saltash at 11:00am
Cost: £10 adults, £6 children
Information: 01752 829163, taggart.bruce@gmail.com (Bruce Taggart, Tamar Wildlife)
- Successional Growing and Crop Rotation Workshop - Sunday 28th February
Everyone with an interest in growing their own food, come and join us for a free workshop. A chance to brush up on your knowledge for the 2010 growing season.
Where: Tamar Valley Centre, Drakewalls
Time: 2.40pm - 4.40pm
Info: 01822 833743 or email: frannywalker@yahoo.co.uk
28th Feb 2010
March events
Tamar Valley Local Produce Cookery Group - Tuesday 2nd March
Open to all, the Cookery Group encourages people from in and around the Tamar Valley to come together to enjoy making and eating some of the delicious local produce the Valley has to offer. If you are interested in finding out more, there will be a meeting to regsiter your interest, share your ideas and propose future events.
Time: 7pm
Where: Tamar Valley Centre, Drakewalls
Cost: TBC (small donations towards lite bites and refreshments)
Info: Call Felicity Sylvester for more information on 01579 343341. Everyone is welcome!
During the Tamar Trail Festival 2009, the organisers held an event with 24 people, demonstrating various recipes including Pumpkin Soup, Chesnut and Roasted Vegetable Pie and Salmon Rillette - and everyone got to eat the finished results.
Walk and Talk - Wednesday 3rd March
A one hour walk on the Tamar Discovery trail by the river from Calstock, mainly footpaths and pavements and a short hill. Return on 1.27pm train.
Meet: 11.30pm Gunnislake Station
More info: Dave Readman 07909 965762 or email: walkscoordinator@tamarvalley.org.uk
HMS Pinafore, Gilbert & Sullivan concert version - Saturday 6th March
Calstock Arts presents classical .
Where: The Old Chapel
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: TBA
To reserve tickets contact: info@calstockarts.org.uk, tel: 01822 833473, or at Calstock Post Office
Woodland Rider's Downhill Racing Spring Series - Sunday 7th March
Woodland Riders are hosting a four event, downhill mountain bike race Spring series at their Tavistock Woodlands site from February til May. They are open events and full details and on-line booking can be found on their new racing website: www.woodlandriders-racing.co.uk
Bat Box Workshop - Saturday 7th March
Mid Tamar Wildlife Group event erecting dormouse, bat, bird and barn-owl boxes on local sites.
Meet: Old School Stoke Climsland
Time: 12.30 (finish by 2.30pm)
Booking essential tel: 01579 370411
Children welcome.
Devon Wildlife Trust illustrated talk - Wednesday 10th March
Talk by John Walters about the different habitats of the National Park and the plants and animals found in each.
Suggested donation: £3
Time: 8.00pm
Where: Parish Church centre, Tavistock
Contact: Sue Boxall 01822 820292
Walk and Talk - Wednesday 10th March
A one hour walk on trails to Devon Great Consols Mine. Gentle uphill and a steep downhill, good trail surface.
Meet: 12 noon Bedfore Sawmills pay/display car park
More info: Dave Readman 07909 965762 or email: walkscoordinator@tamarvalley.org.uk
'How to Garden' 8 week Course - Friday 12th March
An 8 week spring course that will appeal to all those interested in gardening, beginners or experienced. Course content focus on spring and summer, pruning, planting of shrubs and trees, propagation and much more.
When: Fridays between 6.30pm and 8.30pm finishing on 14 May. (No lectures on 2 or 9 April)
Where: The Garden House, Buckland Monochorum
Course Cost: £95 per person
To book tel: 01822 854769 or email: office@the gardenhouse.org.uk
Beach Clean - Saturday 13th March
Help clear flotsam and jetsam from the beach (Churchtown Farm Community Nature Reserve)
Includes Hot Soup.
Meet: 2:00pm at the allotment entrance
Information: 01752 846407 (Hazel)
Pentillie Garden Open Day - Sunday 14th March
Visit the splendid gardens of Pentillie Castle on the banks of the Tamar. Refreshments available in the house include home made cakes, hot soup, hotdogs, tea and coffee.
Where: Pentillie Castle near St Dominick
Cost: £5 per person, children under 8 are free. No dogs please.
No booking required.
Info: 01579 350044
Walk and Talk - Wednesday 17th March
A one hour walk through Danescoombe to Calstock. Train back to Gunnislake station by 1.45pm.Mostly downhill lanes and footpaths.
Meet: 12 noon Gunnislake Station or 11.45 Tamar Valley Centre.
More info: Dave Readman 07909 965762 or email: walkscoordinator@tamarvalley.org.uk
Dally with the Daffies - 20th - 28th March
A walk through the gardens looking at Cotehele's historic daffodil collection every day this week.
Where: Cotehele House, St Dominick
Time: 2.00 - 3.30pm
Cost: £5 pp including refreshments
Booking essential: 01579 351346
Growing Vegetables Course - starts 20th March
A course with David Miles of 4 x two hour sessions for beginners as well as those with some experience of vegetable growing. Takes place on 20/3, 10/4, 1/5, 22/5.
Where: The Garden House, Buckland Monochorum
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Course fee: £50
To book: Tel 01822 854769 or email office@the gardenhouse.org.uk
Ramblers Walk - Sunday 21st March
Join the Tavistock Ramblers for a 10 mile walk from Luckett, Latchley, Newbridge, Duke's Drive and Horsebridge. Grid ref: SX389 737
Meet: Abbey Rise, Tavistock to car share
Time: 10.00am
Contact: Peter 01579 383298
Successional Growing and Crop Rotation Workshop - Sunday 21st March
Come and enjoy a free workshop focussing on organic growing techniques, run by Sean Neill, including selecting appropriate varieties to grow, ground preparation, propagation techniques, weeding techniques and lots more.
Where: Tamar Valley Centre, Drakewall
Time: 2.40 - 4.40pm
Info: Tel 01822 833743 or email: frannywalker@yahoo.co.uk
Local habitat walk - Monday 22nd March
Mid Tamar Wildlife are leading a short walk from the Old School at Stoke Climsland.
Meet: The Old School, Stoke Climsland
Time: 10.00am
Watercolour Painting Workshop - Tuesday 23rd March
Join Richard Mabey for a watercolour painting workshop for beginners or lapsed, starting from basics with wash techniques, brush strokes and colour mixing - good fun!
Where: The Garden House, Buckland Monochorum
Time10.30am - 4.00pm
Cost £27.50 inc. coffee/tea
Booking essential: 01822 854769
Gorse Bash & Dogwood Prune - Wednesday 24th March
Keeping the gorse in check and pruning the dogwoods to ensure a great display in future years.
Meet: Drakewalls Mine, park opposite the Tamar Valley Centre (SX 425706)
Time: 10am - 4pm
Notes: Please bring lunch and a drink, wear strong boots or wellies and old clothes. Dogs on leads welcome.
Information: 01579 370030, jheskett@cornwall.gov.uk (Jenny)
Organiser: Cornwall Council
Walk and Talk - Wednesday 24th March
Enjoy a one hour walk by the limekiln and tramway remains of the industrial past taking the train to Calstock and return on the 1.27pm train. Short hills, footpaths and lanes.
Meet: 11.30am Gunnislake Station
More info: Dave Readman 07909 965762 or email: walkscoordinator@tamarvalley.org.uk
Willow Workshop - Saturday 27th March
A chance to take your very own wetland bird sculpture home with you under the guidance of Serena de la Hey, creator of the iconic M5 Willowman. Suitable for beginners.
Where: Tamar Valley Centre, Drakewalls
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: £60 to include materials and soup lunch. Bring secateurs.
Info: Booking essential contact: 01822 835030 or email bookings@tamarvalley.org.uk
Tavistock Ramblers walk - Saturday 27th March
Join us for an easy 5 mile walk from Calstock Quay through Danescombe Woods, Cotehele, and Cotehele Quay to see the wild daffodils flowering.
Where: Meet at Focus car park to car share.
Time: 10.00am
Start walk: Grid ref: SX437 685
Contact: Jacky 01822 841676
Try Dowsing - Sunday 28th March
Have a go at the ancient art of Dowsing under the guidance of Alan Neal. We will look for not only water but archaeological remains, minerals, ley-lines and more.
Meet: Kit Hill incline car park on B3257 (SX 374723)
Time: 2pm - 4:30pm (approx)
Cost: £2 adults, £1.50 under 16s and concessions, £6 family
Notes: Please bring a drink. Walk will be over rough ground. Dogs on leads welcome.
Booking: essential - 01872 323468
Organiser: Cornwall Council
Willow Workshop - Sunday 28th March
A fantastic opportunity to work with Tamar Valley craftsman Ian Sturgnell. Bring home a small willow basket made from willow grown in the Tamar Valley. Suitable for beginners.
Where: Tamar Valley Centre
Time: 10am - 5pm
Cost: £60 to include materials and soup lunch. Bring secateurs.
Info: Booking essential contact: 01822 835030 or email bookings@tamarvalley.org.uk
Mud and Sweat Mountain Bike event - Sunday 28th March
This event is open to solos, pairs and families and follows a 'score' format. Participants will be given a pre-marked waterproof map, with all the checkpoints marked on it, they must then navigate their way around as many of the checkpoints as possible within a time limit. Mud and Sweat provide maps, safety and event support and the electronic timing equipment. All you need to compete is a working bike, helmet, compass and sense of fun!
Where: Tavistock Woodlands Estate (near Gunnislake)
Start times from: 10.45am
Entry form and info: www.mudandsweat.com
Walk and Talk - Wednesday 31st March
Enjoy a 1.5 hour walk through lanes and bridleways towards Oken Tor and woods, finishing in Calstock, returning to Gunnislake station by 1.45pm.
Meet: 11.30am Gunnislake Station or 11.45 Tamar Valley Centre.
More info: Dave Readman 07909 965762 or email: walkscoordinator@tamarvalley.org.uk
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