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Just to let you know that you can now see lots of lovely photos of Dartmouth and the surrounding area on the new By The Dart Pinterest pages. Just follow the link to see the pics, which are being updated regularly, and let us know which ones you enjoy best... 

Oh, and please repin the ones you like!

The Crow's Nest Guide to 'What's On' in Dartmouth August 17th

 “What’s on” 17th-23rd August

190TH Anniversary Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 29th Aug-1st Sept

OFFICIAL PROGRAMME FOR SALE AT THE TIC

Fri 17th, Sat 18th and Sun 19th: SNAP! Monty Halls “Shark Weekend” Come and join us for a weekend of Shark Talks, Films and Dives Our aim is to raise awareness about the importance of these enigmatic creatures in British seas and around the world- Conquer your fear – we dare you! For details and tickets call 01803 431858 or greatescapes@montyhalls.co.uk

Throughout August National Trust Bring a Friend for Free: as a member treat a friend to a memorable day out in August - Use special vouchers available in the Tourist Information Centre

Also throughout August, National Trust Kids go Free in August : 50 Things to Do before You’re 11 & ¾ Download a Kids Go Free Voucher today at nationaltrust.org.uk/augkidsfree

Fri 17th, Mon 20th - The Flavel : Art Exhibition: David Barwick Art Exhibition Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Fri 17th, Sat 18th Tues 21st Thurs 23rd - The Flavel : Film – Ice Age 4, Continental Drift Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Fri 17th- Thurs 23rd - The Flavel : Film – The Dark Knight Rises Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Fri 17 - The Flavel: Speaker – Sharks in British Seas Part of Monty Halls Shark Weekend Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Sat 18th –The Flavel: Film Thresher Shark Film Part of Monty Halls Shark Weekend Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Sat 18th –The Flavel: Speaker – Filming Great Whites & Tiger Sharks Part of Monty Halls Shark Weekend Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Sun 19th, Mon 20th & Wed 22nd –The Flavel: Film Tortoise in Love Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Wed 22nd -- The Flavel : Free Workshops Dance with Kadus K Dot Smith Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Wed 22nd - South Devon AONB Pondemonium with the National Trust at Coleton Fishacre pond dipping to explore the underwater world of Coleton Fishacre helped by one of our Gardens team or our rangers – Admission fee Meet NT Coleton Fishacre Reception, 2 -4pm

Fri 17th South Devon AONB When the Boats Come In- 6am – 8am get up early to see the days catch being auctioned off at Brixham Fish Market plus a hot breakfast at the Fisherman’s Mission Booking essential 01803 861384 £7.50 children £5.50

Sun 19th Discovery Surf School with South Devon AONB Learn to Surf! Try a half price surfing lesson for beginners. Special AONB price Call 01548 810535 or 07813 639622 or email martin @discoverysurfschool.com

Mon 20th-23rd - The Flavel : Art Exhibition: Simon Dobbs, Abstract Landscape paintings of the South Hams Art Exhibition Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

Fri 17th Torcross Boathouse, Torcross, Live Music : Alan Denbigh, Acoustic Guitar 7pm

Sat 18th Fri 17th Torcross Boathouse, Torcross, Live Music : Harri & Tim - Cool electric tunes to make your heart smile! 8.30pm

Sun 19th Torcross Boathouse, Torcross, Live Music : Danny Hibberd, Acoustic Guitar with talented local lad, Danny 7pm

Thurs 23rd Dartmouth Children’s Centre & The National Trust Outdoor Adventure 9.30-12.30 Join us for earth painting, exploring and campfire lunch in the beautiful Crown Ley Woods near Tuckenhay meet at Waterman’s Arms Car park Booking essential 01803 833164

Wed 22nd and Thurs 23rd Through the Ages at Dartmouth Castle Victorian Event 11-5pm adults £5.80 Children £3.60 English Heritage members FREE We bring the castle to life with our Victorian Explore the authentic encampment where you can get close up and discover what life was like for the people of the time. For details tel:01803 833588 or see www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth

Thurs 23rd - Walk and Talk : Hoodown Woods, Kingswear via Higher or Lower ferries Meet Bandstand in Royal Avenue Gardens Contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader 01803 834762

Regular Events in Dartmouth

DIAMOND JUBILEE WAY Dartmouth – Created to commemorate the 60th anniversary in 2012 of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. This 6km (3¾ mile) way-marked circular walk, in the shape of a diamond, takes you through some of the most glorious coastal countryside in the West Country. Call in the TIC for the free Diamond Jubilee Walk map.

DARTMOUTH SHIP VISITS Big and small ships moor up in Dartmouth see www.dartharbour.org

DARTMOUTH CHILDREN’S CENTRE Every Wednesday 1.30-3pm Stay and Play children 0-5 drop in play centre at Dartmouth Children’s Centre, Milton Lane, Dartmouth Tel 01803 833164 for details of this and other children’s activities.

DARTMOUTH LIBRARY SUMMER BOUNCE & RHYME Every Tues 11-11.30 stories and song for Under 5’s

SINGERS & STOMPERS CHILDREN’S GROUP The Flavel Every Friday, 10-11am Call Sarah on 01803 835229 or 07875 813348

PARK & RIDE - Dartmouth Park & Ride service runs until Sunday 4th November 2012 More info 01803 861234 – Weekly Parking Tickets available from Dartmouth TIC £32

NATIONAL TRUST Greenway Open daily except Monday 10.30-5pm extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of Agatha Christie. Romantic woodland garden drifts down to the river Dart. Advance Booking for car park essential on 01803 842382 or arrive by ferry www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway Whatever the weather come and join us for an indoor picnic in the yurt, grab your wellies and wander the woodland and explore the house.

NATIONAL TRUST - Coleton Fishacre Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the evocative holiday home of the D’Oyly Carte family on the Devon‘s south coast . Open daily except Friday 10.30-5pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coletonfishacre or call 01803 752466

AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE Art Exhibition Professional and amateur art, Loddiswell, near Kingsbridge 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com

MONTY HALLS GREAT ESCAPES Having completed filming the BBC series "The Fisherman's Apprentice" Monty Halls has now settled in Dartmouth. His shop - Monty Halls Great Escapes - next to the Dolphin Pub opposite the Old Market. The shop stocks all his books & DVD's of his other TV series including The Great Escapes, Great Barrier Reef, and Great Ocean Adventures. Enjoy RIB trips along the coast, seashore walks

for families, wildlife lectures, and training courses for wildlife photography and natural history film making. www.montyhalls.co.uk 01803 431858

DARTMOUTH See www.discoverdartmouth.com for all the latest events, attractions & accommodation!

DARTMOUTH MUSEUM Dartmouth’s Story, ship models, paintings, costumes open every day www.dartmouthmuseum.org

DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY AND RIVER BOAT COMPANY - Dartmouth River Cruises & Dartmouth – Totnes Cruise - Boats are heated and undercover Timetables at kiosks on Embankment or in TIC 01803 555872 www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk

GREENWAY FERRY COMPANY - Agatha Christie Experiences by Greenway Ferry & Vintage Bus. Regular sailings to Greenway from Dartmouth, Totnes & Dittisham 01803 882811 www.greenwayferry.co.uk

UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month @10am in the Flavel 832449/839530

ST CLEMENTS CHURCH Holy Communion Thursdays 9.00am, followed by 10.00 – 4.00 coffees, light lunches and teas tel 01803 835540

DARTMOUTH CASTLE Open daily 10am – 5pm www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth 01803 833588

CASTLE TEA ROOMS –Stunning views -Tea rooms open every day 10am- 5pm.01803 833897

DITTISHAM FERRY- To book please ring 07818 001108.

THE FLAVEL - Check Programme for regular Film/Theatre listings. 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk

DARTMOUTH OUTDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL Milton Lane– Open until Sept 07779935970

DARTMOUTH BOAT HIRE – explore the enchanting River Dart from Dartmouth to Totnes - 01803 834600 or see our website www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk

AFRICAN QUEEN – Fishing trips out to sea, (weather permitting) 07885 246061.

CANOE ADVENTURES – for all ages – Canoes range over all the river and on spring ebbs we offer trips from our base at Tuckenhay downriver to Dartmouth, returning on the flood. 01803 865301 www.canoeadventures.co.uk

THE PICNIC BOAT – The perfect English river picnic from 2 to 12 guests every day until end Dec please contact us on 07968 752625 www.thepicnicboat.co.uk

SALTWIND OF DART Mackerel Fishing on weekdays 1.30pm3.30pm plus Sightseeing and Wildlife cruises. Up to 12 passengers Call Owner Skipper Dave 07854 051266

777 TRIPLE SEVEN – Corporate Hospitality, Private Charters etc. Tel 07855 232438

ULTIMATE CHARTER EXPERIENCE – Tel 07768 895605

FAST RABBIT FARM Ash Cross, Dartmouth TQ6 0NR – 12 acres of beautiful woodland gardens only 3 miles from Dartmouth in the South Devon countryside www.fastrabbitfarm.co.uk 078135044

Regular Events near Dartmouth

START POINT LIGHTHOUSE Open every day except Sat 11-5pm 01803 771 802 www.trinityhouse.co.uk

AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE, Loddiswell, Nr Kingsbridge Beautiful garden plants, stylish accessories, restaurant & deli Tel- 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com

SHARPHAM WINES & CHEESE – Tours are available which include wine tasting 01803 732203 www.sharpham.com

BLACKPOOL SANDS and VENUS CAFÉ – Please call 01803 770209 (No dogs) www.lovingthebeach.co.uk

WATERSPORTS AT BLACKPOOL SANDS – Windsurfing, Stand up paddle boarding, Kayaks etc – 07540 580150

PAIGNTON ZOO – committed to the conservation of plants and animals throughout the world. 01803 697500

TORQUAY’S COASTAL ZOO – the best place to ‘sea life up close’. On the sea front at Torquay Tel. 01803 202470

NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM at the top of Plymouth’s historic Barbican Tel. 0844 8937938 or www.national–aquarium.co.uk

THE GOLDEN HIND – Explore the world of Sir Francis Drake in the harbour at Brixham Contact Tel. 01803 856223 – www.goldenhind.co.uk

SOUTH WEST COAST PATH – Wonderful walks along the Coast Path – Call in at the TIC for more information

STAVERTON RIDING SCHOOL- Rides in the countryside & Lesson, please call 01803 762750 or look at our website www.srs-training.co.uk

PENNYWELL FARM– Hands on activities, rides, shows & display, please call 01803 642023 for more information www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

WOODLANDS FAMILY THEME PARK– Open every day 9.30am to 5pm all weather fun guaranteed! 01803 712598 www.woodlandspark.com Discount vouchers available from the TIC

CHINA BLUE TOTNES – Ceramics Studio, Lifestyle Store 01803 860908 or visit www.china-blue.co.uk

TOTNES RARE BREEDS FARM – 01803 840387 – www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk

SAILING SCHOOLS AT DITTISHAM – 07973 520515 OR 0845 8810110

SEA KAYAK – Day-trips and coaching for all abilities 01392 580535 www.seakayakdevon.com

KAYAK HIRE & ACADEMY Experience the Best of South Devon 07799 403788 www.totneskayaks.co.uk

DART ADVENTURES Mountain Biking, Kayaking,Trekking, Coasteering and much more! 0845 8810110 www.dartadventures.co.uk

DISCOVER SURFSCHOOL – Surf lessons for all ages and levels – Tel. 07813 639622

FORTHCOMING EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED

Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 29th Aug – 1st Sept – Official Programme for sale from TIC

Kingswear Regatta 8-9th Sept

Agatha Christie Week- 9-16th Sept:

Come and visit lovely Greenway House and Gardens, Agatha Christie’s summer house.

Thanks to Dartmouth Tourist Information Centre : http://www.discoverdartmouth.com

Dartmouth Information Centre, The Engine House, Mayor’s Avenue, Dartmouth TQ6 9YY

01803 834224 admin@discoverdartmouth.com www.discoverdartmouth.com

All information given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of going to print

Dartmouth TIC cannot be held responsible for any errors

twentysix in Dartmouth - what a find!

People MUST try new restaurant twentysix in Lower Street! This is what our lovely guests who stayed last night told us when they left this morning - they'd strolled for two minutes down the road from our door, discovered twentysix and had a fantastic meal there, and they just wanted me to let people know about it. So I am..!

We had some brilliant food there on the opening night and hear they may now have some special offers on - check out their website and give them a try.




We're sure you won't regret it. And no, Denise and Richard aren't paying me to say this - we just really like the place. 

Bon Appetit...

People say the sweetest things - thank you!

Want to know one of the things we like best about running a guest house? It's got to be meeting a huge variety of nice people not just from the length and breadth of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales but from all over the place. We've had guests from Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Spain, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Denmark - to name but a few. 

Not only is it extremely interesting, but what really does our poor old hearts good on a grey rainy day when nothing seems to be going right is the compliments we get when they leave, or the lovely comments they write in our Visitors' Book, or the great reviews they give us on TripAdvisor. 

 

Call us old fashioned, but it still gives us a little warm glow to know that our guests like what we're doing! Thank you kind people - we really appreciate it.

Agatha Christie's house at Greenway, near Dartmouth

Agatha Christie

If you've never visited Agatha Christie's house at Greenway, just five miles up the river from Dartmouth, you're in for a treat. As well as the famous author's beautifully refurbished home you can stroll around the gardens and enjoy spectacular views all down the river Dart, and round it all off with a nice cuppa tea and a sit down (or much more, if the fancy takes you...).

Greenway House

You can make a day of it by taking a leisurely half hour river trip either on the Greenway Ferry, which goes from the Dartmouth Pontoon and stops right on Greenway Quay, or the Dittisham Ferry from Dartmouth Embankment, which stops at Dittisham on the opposite bank to Greenway. If you take the Dittisham option you'll need to ring a bell outside the pub on the quay to summon the small ferry from the other side, which only takes a few minutes.   

The food at Greenway is lovely, with the choice of the Barn Gallery Cafe, House Kitchen or Greenway Dining Room (see website link for full details) but if you wanted to have lunch at Dittisham we can recommend the Ferry Boat Inn and the Anchorstone Cafe on the quay - spoilt for choice, really!

And the good news is, both the Greenway Ferry and the Dittisham Ferry are less than five minute's walk from The Crow's Nest's front door - so you can have a relaxing night's sleep, take a leisurely breakfast, stroll along to buy your ferry tickets and start relaxing right away. 

So - can we tempt you to stay at 
The Crow's Nest...? Just give us a call.

The Crow's Nest Guide to What's On in Dartmouth in August

“What’s on” 3rd - 9th August

With thanks to Dartmouth TIC:

Fri 3rd Slapton Ley Field Centre and National Nature Reserve Slapton Summer Safari 8-11 year olds explore new places in a week of discovery and adventure. Lots of fun , games and team challenges. Come for the week or just for one day 9.30-3pm tel 01548 580466
All summer holidays: Slapton Ley Field Centre and National Nature Reserve: Beach Activities Sun – Thurs in school holidays; Bat Watch every Wed in Summer Holidays; Bush Craft Wed 1st, 8th and 15th, 10-12pm Wildlife Canoe Tours with Singing Paddles Thursdays in August £20 Tel 01548 580466 for details of this and other courses here at Slapton Ley Field Centre.
All week Large Screen Sport at Blackpool Sands: 27 July – 12 Aug enjoy the beach, Venus Café , bar and restaurant and see the Olympics with no extra charge. Free parking after 6pm call 01803 770209 or: http://www.lovingthebeach.co.uk/what-is-happening.php
Fri 3rd to Thurs 9th- The Flavel: Film Ice Age, Continental Drift 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 3rd,Sun 5th, Wed 8th - The Flavel: Film Fast Girls 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 3rd to 9th Aug - The Flavel: Arts Café Suppers Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 3rd - 9th - The Flavel : Art Exhibition, David Barwick 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Fri 3rd, 4th & 5th Aug Torbay Steam Fair info: www.torbaysteamfair.com
Sun 5th SRS Training Totnes Riding School Open Day 11-3pm Enjoy pony rides (U12s FREE) mini dog show, dancing horses show, competitions, jumping and gymkhana games displays plus Adopt a retired pony and win 16 mini lessons on the day - food and cream teas Come to SRS Training, Pease Park, Staverton near Totnes TQ9 6AR contact 01803 762750 www.srs-training.co.uk
Sun 5th South Devon Crab Festival Crab Party 12-4pm on the Quay in Dartmouth- crab is well and truly on the menu for this fantastic street party plus music and entertainment for all. See renowned chefs Nathan Outlaw and Mitch Tonks pitching their crab dressing skills against each other www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/crabfestival
Mon 6th- The Flavel: Messy Monday Art Workshop 10-12 midday tickets 7-11’s £7.50 Info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Mon 6th - The Flavel: Contact for info: 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
Tues 7th & 16th Aug: The Flavel, Filmshow with South Devon AONB “Evacuation” 7.30pm Back by popular demand Rare footage, old photos and new interviews about the evacuation of Slapton Sands in Nov 1943 in preparation for the D-Day Landings. Tickets £7 (concessions £6.00) from www.flavel.org.uk or 01803 839530
Wed 8th and 22nd Aug - South Devon AONB Pondemonium with the National Trust at Coleton Fishacre pond dipping to explore the underwater world of Coleton Fishacre helped by one of our Gardens team or one of our intrepid rangers – Admission fee applies, Meet NT Coleton Fishacre Reception, 2 -4pm
Wed 8th- Thurs 9th Through the Ages at Dartmouth Castle Civil War Event 11-5pm adults £5.80 Children £3.60 English Heritage members FREE weaponry displays, children’s drills and an action packed skirmish! For details tel:01803 833588 or look at www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth
Thurs 9th Coffee Morning Fundraising Coffee Morning for Dartmouth and District Indoor Pool to be held at at Stoke Lodge Hotel, Stoke Fleming 10am- 12noon. Raffle and Stalls
Thurs 9th - Walk and Talk : Dittisham and The Dart Valley Trail Level 3 walk Meet Sandquay Wood car park Old Mill Lane, Townstal, Dartmouth 10.15am. Contact Griselda Guthrie, Dartmouth Volunteer Walk leader 01803 834762
Regular Events in Dartmouth
DIAMOND JUBILEE WAY Dartmouth – Created to commemorate the 60th anniversary in 2012 of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. This 6km (3¾ mile) way-marked circular walk, in the shape of a diamond, takes you through some of the most glorious coastal countryside in the West Country. Call in the TIC for the free Diamond Jubilee Walk map.
DARTMOUTH SHIP VISITS Big and small ships moor up in Dartmouth see www.dartharbour.org
DARTMOUTH CHILDREN’S CENTRE Every Wednesday 1.30-3pm Stay and Play children 0-5 drop in play centre at Dartmouth Children’s Centre, Milton Lane, Dartmouth Tel 01803 833164 for details of this and other children’s activities.
DARTMOUTH LIBRARY SUMMER BOUNCE & RHYME Every Tues 11-11.30 stories and song for Under 5’s
SINGERS & STOMPERS CHILDREN’S GROUP The Flavel Every Friday, 10-11am Call Sarah on 01803 835229 or 07875 813348
PARK & RIDE - Dartmouth Park & Ride service runs until Sunday 4th November 2012 More info 01803 861234 – Weekly Parking Tickets available from Dartmouth TIC £32
NATIONAL TRUST Greenway Open daily except Monday 10.30-5pm extraordinary glimpse into the private holiday home of Agatha Christie. Romantic woodland garden drifts down to the river Dart. Advance Booking for car park essential on 01803 842382 or arrive by ferry www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway Whatever the weather come and join us for an indoor picnic in the yurt, grab your wellies and wander the woodland and explore the house.
NATIONAL TRUST - Coleton Fishacre Travel back in time to the Jazz Age at the evocative holiday home of the D’Oyly Carte family on the Devon‘s south coast . Open daily except Friday 10.30-5pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coletonfishacre or call 01803 752466
AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE Art Exhibition Professional and amateur art, Loddiswell, near Kingsbridge 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com
MONTY HALLS GREAT ESCAPES Having completed filming the BBC series "The Fisherman's Apprentice" Monty Halls has now settled in Dartmouth. His shop - Monty Halls Great Escapes - next to the Dolphin Pub opposite the Old Market. The shop stocks all his books & DVD's of his other TV series including The Great Escapes, Great Barrier Reef, and Great Ocean Adventures. Enjoy RIB trips along the coast, seashore walks for families, wildlife lectures, and training courses for wildlife photography and natural history film making. www.montyhalls.co.uk 01803 431858
DARTMOUTH See www.discoverdartmouth.com for all the latest events, attractions & accommodation!
DARTMOUTH MUSEUM Dartmouth’s Story, ship models, paintings, costumes open every day www.dartmouthmuseum.org
DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY AND RIVER BOAT COMPANY - Dartmouth River Cruises & Dartmouth – Totnes Cruise - Boats are heated and undercover Timetables at kiosks on Embankment or in TIC 01803 555872 www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
GREENWAY FERRY COMPANY - Agatha Christie Experiences by Greenway Ferry & Vintage Bus. Regular sailings to Greenway from Dartmouth, Totnes & Dittisham 01803 882811 www.greenwayferry.co.uk
UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A) Meet every 2nd Thursday of the month @10am in the Flavel 832449/839530
ST CLEMENTS CHURCH Holy Communion Thursdays 9.00am, followed by 10.00 – 4.00 coffees, light lunches and teas tel 01803 835540
DARTMOUTH CASTLE Open daily 10am – 5pm www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth 01803 833588
CASTLE TEA ROOMS –Stunning views -Tea rooms open every day 10am- 5pm.01803 833897
DITTISHAM FERRY- To book please ring 07818 001108.
THE FLAVEL - Check Programme for regular Film/Theatre listings. 01803 839530 www.theflavel.org.uk
DARTMOUTH OUTDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL Milton Lane– Open until Sept 07779935970
DARTMOUTH BOAT HIRE – explore the enchanting River Dart from Dartmouth to Totnes - 01803 834600 or see our website www.dartmouth-boat-hire.co.uk
AFRICAN QUEEN – Fishing trips out to sea, (weather permitting) 07885 246061.
CANOE ADVENTURES – for all ages – Canoes range over all the river and on spring ebbs we offer trips from our base at Tuckenhay downriver to Dartmouth, returning on the flood. 01803 865301 www.canoeadventures.co.uk
THE PICNIC BOAT – The perfect English river picnic from 2 to 12 guests every day until end Dec please contact us on 07968 752625 www.thepicnicboat.co.uk
SALTWIND OF DART Mackerel Fishing on weekdays 1.30pm3.30pm plus Sightseeing and Wildlife cruises. Up to 12 passengers Call Owner Skipper Dave 07854 051266
777 TRIPLE SEVEN – Corporate Hospitality, Private Charters etc. Tel 07855 232438
ULTIMATE CHARTER EXPERIENCE – Tel 07768 895605
FAST RABBIT FARM Ash Cross, Dartmouth TQ6 0NR – 12 acres of beautiful woodland gardens only 3 miles from Dartmouth in the South Devon countryside www.fastrabbitfarm.co.uk 078135044
Regular Events near Dartmouth
START POINT LIGHTHOUSE Open every day except Sat 11-5pm 01803 771 802 www.trinityhouse.co.uk
AVON MILL GARDEN CENTRE, Loddiswell, Nr Kingsbridge Beautiful garden plants, stylish accessories, restaurant & deli Tel- 01548 550066 www.avonmill.com
SHARPHAM WINES & CHEESE – Tours are available which include wine tasting 01803 732203 www.sharpham.com
BLACKPOOL SANDS and VENUS CAFÉ – Please call 01803 770209(No dogs) www.lovingthebeach.co.uk
WATERSPORTS AT BLACKPOOL SANDS – Windsurfing, Stand up paddle boarding, Kayaks etc – 07540 580150
PAIGNTON ZOO – committed to the conservation of plants and animals throughout the world. 01803 697500
TORQUAY’S COASTAL ZOO – the best place to ‘sea life up close’. On the sea front at Torquay Tel. 01803 202470
NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUM at the top of Plymouth’s historic Barbican Tel. 0844 8937938 or www.national–aquarium.co.uk
THE GOLDEN HIND – Explore the world of Sir Francis Drake in the harbour at Brixham Contact Tel. 01803 856223 – www.goldenhind.co.uk
SOUTH WEST COAST PATH – Wonderful walks along the Coast Path – Call in at the TIC for more information
STAVERTON RIDING SCHOOL- Rides in the countryside & Lesson, please call 01803 762750 or look at our website www.srs-training.co.uk
PENNYWELL FARM– Hands on activities, rides, shows & display, please call 01803 642023 for more information www.pennywellfarm.co.uk
WOODLANDS FAMILY THEME PARK– Open every day 9.30am to 5pm all weather fun guaranteed! 01803 712598 www.woodlandspark.com Discount vouchers available from the TIC
CHINA BLUE TOTNES – Ceramics Studio, Lifestyle Store 01803 860908 or visit www.china-blue.co.uk
TOTNES RARE BREEDS FARM – 01803 840387 – www.totnesrarebreeds.co.uk
SAILING SCHOOLS AT DITTISHAM – 07973 520515 OR 0845 8810110
SEA KAYAK – Day-trips and coaching for all abilities 01392 580535 www.seakayakdevon.com
KAYAK HIRE & ACADEMY Experience the Best of South Devon 07799 403788 www.totneskayaks.co.uk
DART ADVENTURES Mountain Biking, Kayaking,Trekking, Coasteering and much more! 0845 8810110 www.dartadventures.co.uk
DISCOVER SURFSCHOOL – Surf lessons for all ages and levels – Tel. 07813 639622
FORTHCOMING EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED
* Shakespeare Week 7th – 11th August Twelfth Night - Tickets selling fast from Dartmouth TIC!
* Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 30th Aug – 1st Sept (Red Arrows confirmed for Friday!)
*Kingswear Regatta 8 – 9 Sept

All information given in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of going to print
Dartmouth TIC cannot be held responsible for any errors

Go batty at Slapton, near Dartmouth...

A bat...

Did you know that you can go bat watching at Slapton every Wednesday at dusk, from now until August 29th? No? Well, just visit the AONB website for full details or click on the bat watching link above.

See, this is what we love about the South Hams - there's always something interesting going on!

Oh, and if you're feeling hungry after all that batty behaviour, we can recommend the Start Bay Inn at nearby Torcross (at the end of Slapton Sands) - they serve Fabulous. Fantastic Fresh Fish, but beware: the 'jumbo' options are not for the faint-hearted... 

Crow's Nest link

And as an added bonus, we are only fifteen minutes from Slapton by car - can we tempt you..??

Cloud Dreaming in Dartmouth

Yesterday, as the early evening sun was streaming through the front window of The Crow's Nest, I found myself gazing out of the window and dreaming while I was waiting for the vegetables to steam. I had five minutes to spare - the table was laid, the cottage pie was in the oven, and I didn't have time to start doing anything 'useful' so I simply sat and watched a whole intriguing bunch of clouds - some wispy, some big and cotton-woolly - racing rapidly across the blue, blue sky above sunlit Jawbones Hill (the view from our front window, and indeed from our guest room above it). I don't usually do this - being the industrious type - and felt quite pleasantly mesmerised and relaxed for a few precious minutes. 

See, this is what I love about being in Dartmouth - you can pause in your every day business and appreciate again and again just how lucky you are to be in such a unique and magical place. And appreciate we do, believe me.

I was just hoping that our lovely guests in Cabin Two were enjoying the same inspiring view when the buzzer screamed imperiously and I came back to earth with a jolt - but I still cherished a little relaxing warm glow as I dished out the dinner and left the clouds to get on with their own business.

Thank you Dartmouth - once again. xxx

PS I tried to find a photo of Jawbones Hill to share with you without success - sorry. Anyone have a good one to share?