• July 2008
  • Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Until 30th August
    From vivid, colourful landscapes to intimate portraits of animal behaviour, the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition offers an extraordinary insight into the beauty, drama and diversity of the natural world.
    Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year is owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine.
    Where:    Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
    Contact:  01752 304774
    
  • Free Guided Tour of Prince of Wales Mine Site - Thursday 3rd July
    Building consolidation and safety works at Prince of Wales Mine situated at Rising Sun, Harrowbarrow are drawing to a close.   To mark the opening of the Prince of Wales Mine there will be a free guided tour of the site given by archaeologist Colin Buck of the County Council’s Historic Environment Service.
    Once the works are completed the public will have access to the three historic engine houses on the site, as well as a new footpath through the site.
    When?   Starting at 7pm.  Meet at the site entrance. 
    Booking not necessary.  All are welcome.
    Site visitors will be required to keep to designated areas for safety reasons, and to prevent disturbance to wildlife.
    For further information regarding the works at Prince of Wales Mine please contact the project manager, Chris Hariades on 01872 888125.
    
  • Gunnislake Industrial Walk, 5th July
    A 5-mile walk with Stephen Docksey that will pass railways, quarries, brickworks and mines.
    Notes:  please wear stout walking boots and appropriate clothing, and bring a lunch.
    Time: 10:30am start
    Cost: £2
    Meet: the walk will start and finish at Gunnislake Train Station
    Information: 01579 347347 - Stuart House Trust
    
  • Guided walk through Warleigh Woods - Saturday 5th July
    Where: Meet at Warleigh Point Nature Reserve entrance
    Time: 10.30am
    Cost: suggested donation of £3 (children free)
    Organizer: Devon Wildlife Trust -  Leader, Roy Jeffrey
    Contact: Fran McMurray on 01822 612460
    
  • Exhibition: Kelly Bray and the Mines Beneath - Wednesday 9th July
    Exhibition focusing on the development of Kelly Bray and the Redmoor, Kelly Bray and Holmbush Mines which had such a dramatic effect on Callington and the parishes and hamlets around. There will also be on-going displays on the 100th anniversary of the passenger train service and the school on the Saltash Road site as well as 80 years of the Old Cornwall Society.

    Where: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00am – 4:00pm)
    Time: 10am – 4pm
    
Information: 01579 382697
    
  • Tavistock Carnival Week, 12th - 19th
    Venue: Tavistock Town
    Information: 01822 615775
    
  • Roadford Woodfair, 12th - 13th, Saturday - Sunday
    Come and experience the wonderful world of wood at Roadford Lake:
    Action packed programme of demonstrations in the arena including horse-logging and falconry, children’s wood and willow workshops, woodturning and willow weaving, sustainability - timber in construction and wood as a green energy.
    When:   10am-5pm
    Venue: Roadford Lake, near Okehampton, Devon
    Information: 01409 221896
    Organiser: Woodfair South West
    Woodfair South West is a partner of BBC Breathing Places
    Link to: www.woodfairsouthwest.co.uk
  • Gunnislake Village Market, 12th July
    Fresh local vegetables, jewellery, crafts, cards, local jams & preserves, Cornish fruit juices and much more
    Venue: Public Hall, Gunnislake
    Information: 01822 832297 (Mary Taylor)
    Time: 9am – 1pm
    
  • Drawn to The Valley - Exhibition
    12 – 24 JULY
    Local artists inspired by the Tamar Valley.
    Venue: Cube 3 Gallery, University of Plymouth
    Link to: www.peninsula-arts.co.uk
  • River Expert Course - Start 12th July and runs for four weekends
    Learn about ecosystems, management and the biology of rivers on this four week course with the Westcountry Rivers Trust
    Where: Various locations
    Cost: £200 – degree levels modules
    Organizer: West Country Rivers Trust
    Info: Dr Laurence Couldrick at Laurence@wrt.org.uk
    
  • Behind the Scenes of Cotehele House - Thursday 17th July
    See parts of the house not normally open including the North Tower (weather permitting), Priest Room and the Butler's House. There will also be an Archaeology tour of the exterior.
    Where: Cotehele House, St Dominick
    Time: 11am-4pm
    Cost:  Normal admission prices apply.
    For more information, please call the National Trust on 01579 351346
    
  • Guided Walk: Bats & Moths - 18th July
    With Martin Summers.  Discover the world of bats and moths on this evening walk.  Martin is an expert in the field had has night-vision equipment, traps and bat detectors to add to the experience.
    Where: Meet at Bere Alston School at 7.30pm and walk to Lockeridge Farm looking at plantlife on the way.
    Cost: £3 adults, £1.50 children
    Information/Bookings:  Very popular event so booking is essential, please call Tamar Valley AONB office on 01579 351163.
    
  • Jazz Picnic, 19th July
    Venue & Organiser: Saltram House (National Trust)
    Information: 01752 333503
    
  • 'Kelly Bray and the Mines Beneath' exhibition, 19th, Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
    Exhibition focusing on the development of Kelly Bray and the Redmoor, Kelly Bray and Holmbush Mines which had such a dramatic effect on Callington and the parishes and hamlets around. There will also be on-going displays on the 100th anniversary of the passenger train service and the school on the Saltash Road site as well as 80 years of the Old Cornwall Society.
    Venue: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00am – 4:00pm)
    Information: 01579 382697
    
  • The Basics of Organic Gardening, 19th July
    Sixth session covering all the basics of successful vegetable and plant raising using organic methods. Come to one, or more of his Saturday morning ‘hands on’ sessions throughout 2008.
    Time: 10am – 1pm
    Course dates: 19 July, 20 Sept, 18 Oct
    Cost: £15/£10 per session
    Venue: Penlee Allotments, Stoke, Plymouth
    Information: 01752 300250
    Organiser: Diggin’ It
    
  • Herbs & Health, 19th July
    Grow your health with herbs from your garden. Learn how to grow herbs successfully and find out about some of the medicinal properties of herbs and how they can enhance  health and wellbeing. Led by Pat Fleming, organic herb grower and advisor.
    Time: 2pm-5pm
    Cost: £15/£10
    Venue: Penlee Allotments, Stoke, Plymouth
    Information: 01752 300250
    Organiser: Diggin’ It
    
  • Antony House Fair, 19th July
    Time: 12noon - 5pm
    Venue: Antony House (The National Trust), near Torpoint
    Information: 01752 823401
    Organiser: Lions Club, Torpoint & Ram
    
  • National Gardens Scheme Day at Cotehele Gardens - Saturday 19 July
    Come and meet the team and tour with the experts.
    Time:    11am - 4pm
    
    
  • Cotehele Estate Walkabout - Sunday 20 July
    The National Trust’s Cotehele estate of nearly 1400 aces enjoys an abundance of footpaths and tracks, some confirmed on OS maps... others not. This two hour stroll combines some established paths together with newly created paths being walked for the first time. Organised by Calstock Footpath Society, the route includes a few gradients and in places may be rough underfoot so appropriate shoes or boots should be worn. The locality provides excellent photo opportunity and also enables participants to visit the recently opened Cotehele Discovery Centre before or after. Refreshments will be available at the Edgcumbe Arms cafe.
    Sorry, no dogs.
    Due to the nature of the walk numbers are limited so please telephone Derek Ellis on 01822 833422 and signify your wish to participate.
    When?  Meet Cotehele Quay at 2pm - Allow two hours.
    
    
  • A Fish Sale Explored - From 26th July to 1st November
    A new exploration of this iconic Newlyn School painting by Stanhope Forbes. This exhibition will feature photographs and archival material to bring some of the historic context surrounding the painting to life. Alongside the painting we will display photographs, documents, natural history specimens, and a comparison between the beach at Newlyn in 1885 and today in 2008.
    Where: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
    Info: 01752 304774
    
  • Trematon Hall Art & Music Festival - 26th-27th July
    In association with the Sue Hooper Charitable Foundation, the festival will include music, poetry, pageantry, fine arts exhibition, music workshops, drama workshops, circus workshops, performances, concerts, plays, fine food, stalls, youth workshops and youth musical & dance performances – and much more.
    Where:  Trematon Hall, Saltash
    Time: From 10.00 am until 10.30 pm (Sat) and 10.00 until 6.00 pm (Sun)
    Transport:  Free Transport from Saltash to Trematon and Trematon to Saltash periodically through-out the two days.
    Cost? £3 adults/£1.50 children, under 16 years; Family Ticket £7.50 (2 Adults & 2 Children), with each child after that £1.50
    Info: Contact Sue Hooper for tickets in advance.  Call 01752 843073
    
  • Tavistock Food Festival, 26th - 27th
    Venue: Bedford Car Park, Tavistock
    Information: 01822 612410
    
  • Introduction to Orchard Maintenance, 27th, Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
    An introduction to orchard planning and management for wildlife and for fruit, with practical demonstrations of summer pruning and budding new trees.
    Notes: Bring outdoor clothing, a packed lunch and a notebook.  No climbing required.
    Cost: £20
    Venue: Orchards in South East Cornwall (start at The Old School, Stoke Climsland)
    Booking/Information: 01579 370411 (Richard Vulliamy)
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
  • RUMPLYSILKSKIN - Sunday 27 July
    Openwide Theatre return to Cotehele with this new performance.
    Time:    Gates open at 5pm, performance starts at 6pm
    Bring a picnic.  Booking essential on 01579 351346
    
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• August 2008
  • 'Kelly Bray and the Mines Beneath' exhibition continues, until October
    Exhibition focusing on the development of Kelly Bray and the Redmoor, Kelly Bray and Holmbush Mines which had such a dramatic effect on Callington and the parishes and hamlets around. There will also be on-going displays on the 100th anniversary of the passenger train service and the school on the Saltash Road site as well as 80 years of the Old Cornwall Society.

    Where: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00am – 4:00pm)
    Time: 10am – 4pm
    
Information: 01579 382697
    
  • Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Until 30th August
    From vivid, colourful landscapes to intimate portraits of animal behaviour, the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition offers an extraordinary insight into the beauty, drama and diversity of the natural world.
    Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year is owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine.
    Where:    Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery
    Contact:  01752 304774
    
  • Fishy Words and Willow - Friday 1st August
    Come and enjoy some traditional fishy tales, then make a willow sculpture inspired by what you’ve heard. Instructions and materials will be provided and you’ll leave with your own fish swimming by your side!
    Where: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus
    Time: 10.30am to 12 noon and 1.30pm to 3pm
    Cost: FREE
    Info: Advance booking essential due to limited places. Please call 01752 304774.
    
  • Wild Flowers - 2nd August
    Guided walk with Ian Bennalick
    Time: 11am
    Meet: Wearde Road entrance, Churchtown Farm, Saltash
    Booking/Information: 01752 846407
    Organiser: Friends  of Churchtown Farm Nature Reserve
    
  • The Grand Picnic - Sunday 3rd August
    Join us in the Meadow at Cotehele Mill for a traditional summer picnic, games and fun for all the family.
    Where:  Cotehele House and Gardens
    Time: 2-4pm
    Cost: Adults £6, £3 children
    Organizer: The National Trust
    Info:  Booking not necessary.  Call Cotehele (National Trust) on 01579 35134
    
  • Fish and Ships - Wednesday 6th August
    Join us for our big family-friendly activity day in the heart of the city centre. Create seaside postcards, scrap ships and origami boats, decorate our sail, and have a go at knitting, ropes and knots. With lots of fun things to do, see and make, why not pop in? Attendees can drop in for as little or as long as they like. All we ask is that you are prepared to wait a short while if sessions are busy as, in such circumstances, activities will be organised on a first come, first served basis. No need to book in advance.
    Where: Plymouth Guildhall, Armada Way, Royal Parade
    Time: 10.30am to 12 noon and 1.30pm to 3pm (Last entries at 11.45am and 2.45pm)
    Cost: FREE
    Info: Please call 01752 304774.
    
  • Fisherfolk Peg Dolls - Thursday 7th August
    Take your inspiration from our ‘A Fish Sale…Explored’ exhibition (26 July to 1 November) and make your own fisherfolk from wooden pegs. Instructions and materials will be provided. Advance booking essential due to limited places.
    Where: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus
    Time: 10.30am to 12 noon and 1.30pm to 3pm FREE
    Info: Please call 01752 304774
    
  • Apple Pressing Training Day, 9th, Saturday
    An interactive demonstration of how to use the portable community fruit press, how to pasteurise or freeze juice, as well as cider making.
    Notes: Bring your own apples if you can, and containers for the juice. (Start collecting screw-top bottles now if you want to pasteurise juice for storage!)
    Venue: Bere Ferrers Village (further details to be confirmed nearer the time)
    Booking/Information: 01579 351083, srussell@tamarvalley.org.uk
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
  • Churchtown Farm Awareness Day - 9th August
    Venue: Wearde Park field, Saltash
    Information: 01752 846407
    Organiser: Friends  of Churchtown Farm Nature Reserve
    
  • Gunnislake Village Market - 9th August
    Fresh local vegetables, jewellery, crafts, cards, local jams & preserves, Cornish fruit juices and much more
    Time: 9am – 1pm
    Venue: Public Hall, Gunnislake
    Information: 01822 832297 (Mary Taylor)
    
  • Tamar Valley Talks - The Secret Nature of the Tamar Valley - 11th August
    With Paul Rendell.  Explore the valley through the birds, animals and plants that can be found this wonderful place.
    Time: 7.30pm
    Where: Tamar Valley Methodist Church Hall, Albaston
    Info: Call the Tamar Valley Office on 01579 351163.  Booking essential.
    Cost: £2.50 adults, £1.50 children
    
  • Wild Art in the Garden: Paper Plants - 13th & 14th August
    Create your own plants by combining flowers and grasses, inspired by our Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2007 exhibition (28 June to 30 August).
    Where: Diggin' It, Penlee Valley Allotments, Raynham Road, Stoke (Multimap Reference: PL3 4EU)
    Time: 10.30am to 12 noon and 1.30pm to 3pm
    Cost: FREE
    Info: Advance booking essential due to limited places. Please call 01752 304774.
    Link to: www.digginit.org.uk
  • International Lighthouse Day - Saturday 16th August
    Help us mark the sixth anniversary of this international event. Meet our 18th century lighthouse keeper and hear his stories, pick up one of our free lighthouse-themed activity sheets – and more!
    Where: Smeaton’s Tower, The Hoe
    Time: 10.30am to 12 noon and 1.30pm to 3pm
    Cost: Standard admission
    Info: No need to book in advance.
    
  • Workshop Under the Sky - Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August
    Come along and get creative with nature under the sky - mini-beast safaris, pond dipping wildlife watching, animal tracking, field craft, exploring ecosystems.
    Where: Morwellham Quay Nature Reserve
    Time: 10.00am to 16.00pm
    Cost: Free - Everyone Welcome
    Organizer: Tamar Valley AONB
    Contact Info: 01579 351681/ info@tamarvalley.org.uk
    Info: Booking essential? No
    
  • Countryside Skills Day at Morwellham Quay - Sunday 17th August
    A day of various events demonstrating countryside skills, from traditonal ploughing, heavy horses, archery and much more.
    More details announced soon.
    For further information, please contact Morwellham Quay on 01822 832766
    Link to: www.morwellham-quay.co.uk/
  • Fat Fish - Wednesday 20 August
    Make your own soft sculptured, embroidered fish out of all sorts! Instructions and materials will be provided. Advance booking essential due to limited places.
    Where: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus
    Time: 10.30am to 12 noon and 1.30pm to 3pm
    Cost: FREE
    Info: Please call 01752 304774.
    
  • What a Catch! - Thursday 21 August
    Make woven fish baskets and sea creatures from reclaimed materials. Instructions and materials will be provided. Advance booking essential due to limited places.
    Where: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus
    Time: 10.30am to 12 noon and 1.30pm to 3pm
    Cost: FREE
    Info: Please call 01752 304774.
    
  • Cheese Festival, 23rd, Saturday
    Venue: Town Hall, Tavistock
    Information: 01822 617232
    
  • Drawn to The Valley - Exhibition - 27th–31st August
    This will act as a showcase for all artists, plus a springboard for Open Studios, which this year will be in its 5th year – this exhibition will be entitled ‘5 Years: Art in the Valley’.
    Venue: Tavistock Town Hall
    More information soon.
    
  • Star Gazy-Pie - Wednesday 27 August
    Our final day of activities inspired by our ‘A Fish Sale…Explored’ exhibition (26 July to 1 November). Come and make some fun art based on the painting and the ‘Mousehole Cat’ story. Instructions and materials will be provided. Advance booking essential due to limited places.
    Where: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery, Drake Circus
    Time: 10.30am to 12 noon and 1.30pm to 3pm
    Cost: FREE
    Info: Please call 01752 304774.
    
  • Victorian Holidays - Thursday 28 August
    The Victorians loved their seaside holidays! Try on costumes, watch a ‘Punch & Judy’ show and listen to Queen Victoria herself as she tells stories of her reign. Explore our themed rooms to find out more about how the Victorian era impacted on the city and see how the Victorians spent their summer holidays in Plymouth.
    Where: Merchant’s House, 33 St Andrew Street
    Time: 10.30am to 12 noon and 1.30pm to 3pm
    Cost: Standard admission
    Info: No need to book in advance.
    
  • Guided Walk: Capel Tor Bats / Moths - 29th August
    With Martin Summers.  Discover the world of bats and moths on this evening walk.  Martin is an expert in the field had has night-vision equipment, traps and bat detectors to add to the experience.
    Time: Meet at 7pm
    Where: Meet at Capel Tor Farm, nr Tavistock, PL19 8PG
    Cost: £3 adults, £1.50 children
    Info: Very popular event so booking is essential, please call Tamar Valley AONB office on 01579 351163 for bookings and info.
    
  • Cotehele Conservation Day - 30 August
    Join the wardens on the Quay and have some fun. Learn about wildlife, birds, wood and conservation in the country.
    Time: 11am-4pm
    Info: Call James Robbins at Cotehele for more information on 01579 351346
    
  • ‘Drawn to the Valley’ Open Studios 2008 - From 30th August to 7th September
    See the Drawn to the Valley website or local directories.  More details to be released nearer the time.
    Link to: www.drawntothevalley.co.uk/
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• September 2008
  • 'Kelly Bray and the Mines Beneath' exhibition continues, until October
    Venue: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00am – 4:00pm)
    Information: 01579 382697
    
  • Drawn to the Valley - Open Studios 2008 - From 30th August to 7th September
    See the Drawn to the Valley website or local directories.  More details to be released nearer the time.
    Link to: www.drawntothevalley.co.uk/
  • Dehwelans Cornish 'Homecoming' Festival - 2nd September
    Cornishmen and women of the World will be descending on the historic fishing port of Looe and South East Cornwall for the third Dehwelans or Homecoming in Cornish. It is estimated that there may be over six million people worldwide that are of Cornish descent. All kinds of performances, activities and events are planned. 
    Where:  Various venues, Looe
    Info:  Visit the website for more information or call 01503 264160.
    Link to: www.dehwelanskernow.com
  • Guided Walk: Bats, Badgers & Moths 'Stake Out' - 5th September
    With Martin Summers.  Start at Lockeridge Farm and walk down to river looking at plants along the way.  Discover the world of bats and moths on this evening walk.  Martin is an expert in the field had has night-vision equipment, traps and bat detectors to add to the experience.  There might also be the chance to see badgers in the specially-designed badger-hide.
    Time: Meet at 7pm
    Where: Meet at Bere Alston School and walk about 1 mile downhill to Lockeridge Farm.
    Cost: £3 adults, £2 children   
    Information/Bookings: Very popular event so booking is essential, please call Tamar Valley AONB office on 01579 351163.
    
  • Birds of Devon: Illustrated Talk - 10th September
    Where: Parish Church Centre, Plymouth Road, Tavistock (next to the Bedford Hotel)
    Time: 8pm
    Speaker: Tony John
    Cost: Suggested Donation £3 – including refreshments
    Organizer: Devon Wildlife Trust
    Info: Fran McMurray 01822  612460
    
  • Forgotten Corners - Guided Walk - 13th September
    Guided walk with Keith Rawlings
    Time: 11am
    Meet: Wearde Road entrance, Churchtown Farm, Saltash
    Information: 01752 846407
    Organiser: Friends  of Churchtown Farm Nature Reserve
    
  • Gunnislake Village Market - 13th September
    Fresh local vegetables, jewellery, crafts, cards, local jams & preserves, Cornish fruit juices and much more
    Time: 9am - 1pm
    Venue: Public Hall, Gunnislake
    Information: 01822 832297 (Mary Taylor)
    
  • Heritage Open Day at Cotehele - 13th September
    Free day for everyone. Join in with conservation activities and learn what the National Trust is all about.
    Where: Cotehele House and gardens
    Info: National Trust on 01579 351346
    
  • Guided Walk - Halsdon Nature Reserve - 14th September
    With Jo Pullin.  Enjoy the new hide, woodland and wild flowers.  Some steep areas, but the walk is a gentle ramble.
    Where: Meet at Ashwell car park.
    Time: 10am
    Cost: Suggested Donation £3 – including refreshments
    Organzier: Devon Wildlife Trust
    Info: Fran McMurray 01822  612460
    
  • How to get your work in the galleries - 17-18 September
    Help for amateur and professional artists and craft makers on building an effective relationship with commercial art galleries.
    Where:  Edgcumbe Arms, Cotehele Quay
    Time: 17th September 2-4pm and 18 September 10am-12pm
    Cost? £10
    Info? National Trust on 01579 352717.  Booking essential.
    
  • Tamar Valley Talks - The Secret Nature of the Tamar Valley - 17th September
    With Paul Rendell.  Explore the valley through the birds, animals and plants that can be found this wonderful place.
    Where: Tamar Valley Methodist Church Hall, Albaston
    Time: 7:30pm
    Cost: £2.50 adults, £1.50 children
    Info: Call the Tamar Valley Office on 01579 351163.  Booking essential.
    
  • The Basics of Organic Gardening - 20th September
    Seventh session covering all the basics of successful vegetable and plant raising using organic methods. Come to one, or more of his Saturday morning ‘hands on’ sessions throughout 2008.
    Course dates: 20 Sept, 18 Oct
    Time: 10am - 1pm
    Cost: £15/£10 per session
    Venue: Penlee Allotments, Stoke, Plymouth
    Information: 01752 300250
    Organiser: Diggin’ It
    
  • Apple Weekend at Cotehele - 27-28 September
    Displays and information and everything to with apples and orchards. Walks, talks and tastings.
    Where? Cotehele House and gardens
    Time: 11am - 4pm
    Cost? Normal admission charges applyInfo?
    National Trust on 01579 351346
    
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• October 2008
  • 'Kelly Bray and the Mines Beneath' exhibition continues, until end of October
    Venue: Callington Heritage Centre, Liskeard Road, Callington (open Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays 10:00am – 4:00pm)
    Information: 01579 382697
    
  • Callington Honey Fair, 1st, Wednesday
    On the first Wednesday in October, the Honey Fair boasts street traders, entertainers and exhibitors from far afield. This established tradition was revived in 1978 and is now run by Callington Lions Club. Attractions usually include street and charity stalls, a shop window competition and a visiting Fun Fair.
    
  • Tamar Valley Talks - The History of Picture Postcards - 1st October
    With Paul Rendell.  The British picture postcard started in 1890's. This talk will look at the history and the 'tricks of the trade' used over the period of last 100 years and many other aspects of the humble postcard. Why was postcard first used?
    Where: Tamar Valley Methodist Churh Hall
    Time: 7.30pm
    Cost: £2.50 adults, £1.50 children
    Info: Call the Tamar Valley Office on 01579 351163.  Booking essential.
    
    
  • Illustrated Talk: A Wildlife Year - 1st October
    By Peter Glanville.
    Where:  Parish Church Centre, Plymouth Road, Tavistock
    Time: 8pm
    Cost: Suggested Donation £3 – including refreshments
    Organizer: Devon Wildlife Trust
    Info: Fran McMurray 01822 612460
    
  • National Gardens Day Scheme - 4th October
    Come and meet the gardening team. Tours of the garden
    Time: 11am-4pm
    Where: Cotehele House and Gardens
    Cost: Normal admission charges apply
    Info: National Trust on 01579 351346. 
    
  • Fungus Foray - 5th October
    With Alan Payne.
    Where: Meet at Burrator Reservoir (stile on the right, 400 yds after crossing the dam – grid ref: SX553861)
    Time: 10.30am
    Organizer: Devon Wildlife Trust
    Info: Fran McMurray 01822  612460
    
  • Tavistock Goose Fair, 8th, Wednesday
    Information: 01822 617232
    
  • Spooky Cotehele - 10, 17, 24, 31 October
    Tour around the house and hear about Cotehele's spectral sightings.
    Where? Cotehele House
    Cost? £15/£7.50
    Info? National Trust on 01579 351346.  Booking essential.
    
  • Bere Apple Fest, 11th, Saturday
    The ever-popular event for growers and purchasers of apple products - put the date in your diary now!
    For more details see local press nearer the time.
    Venue: Bere Ferrers Church Hall
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
  • Wading Birds - Guided Walk - 11th October
    Guided walk with Mike Northey
    Time: 11am
    Meet: Wearde Road entrance, Churchtown Farm, Saltash
    Information: 01752 846407
    Organiser: Friends  of Churchtown Farm Nature Reserve
    
  • Gunnislake Village Market - 11th October
    Fresh local vegetables, jewellery, crafts, cards, local jams & preserves, Cornish fruit juices and much more
    Time: 9am – 1pm
    Venue: Public Hall, Gunnislake
    Information: 01822 832297 (Mary Taylor)
    
  • TAMAR TRAIL FESTIVAL - 17th October - 2nd November
    
    TAMAR TRAIL FESTIVAL 2008
    
    This will be the first Trail Festival ever organized in the Tamar Valley AONB.
    Enjoy the golden hues of Autumn during the festival with specially organised walks for all abilities.  Community groups, local historians and wildlife experts are keen to show the beauty of the Valley.  Subject will range from fungal forays and local history to industrial archaeology and mineral treasure hunts. 
    
    CALL FOR IDEAS!  If you have any ideas or would like to contribute or participate, please call the Tamar Valley office on 01579 351904 or email jsharman@tamarvalley.org.uk
    
    
    
  • Saturday Night of the Proms - 18th October
    Last year was a sell-out and this year features the national champions, Camborne Youth Band.
    Where: Saltash Wesley Methodist Church, Callington Road, Saltash
    Time: 7:30pm
    Cost: £6
    Info: Sue Hooper on 01752 843073
    
  • Apple Pressing Training Day, 19th, Sunday, 10:00am - 3:00pm
    Get your training in how to use the portable community fruit press, pasteurise or freeze the juice, or make cider.
    Notes: Bring your own apples if you can, and containers for the juice. (Start collecting screw-top bottles now if you want to pasteurise juice for storage!)
    Venue: The Old School, Stoke Climsland
    Booking/Information: 01579 370411 (Richard Vulliamy)
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
  • The Basics of Organic Gardening - 20th October
    Final session covering all the basics of successful vegetable and plant raising using organic methods. Come to one, or more of his Saturday morning ‘hands on’ sessions throughout 2008.
    Time: 10am - 1pm
    Cost: £15/£10
    Venue: Penlee Allotments, Stoke, Plymouth
    Information: 01752 300250
    Organiser: Diggin’ It
    
  • Tamar Valley Flower Club 'The Abundant Earth' demo, 21st, Tuesday, 1:45pm
    Monica Scott demonstrates at this month’s Flower Club meeting. Visitors are welcome.
    Cost: £5 for visitors (members free; annual membership £20)
    Venue: Harrowbarrow & Metherell Village Hall
    Information: 01579 350639/01822 832675
    Organiser: Tamar Valley Flower Club
    
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• November 2008
  • Community Apple Pressing, 1st - 2nd, Saturday - Sunday
    Further details to be confirmed nearer the time
    Venue: Morwellham Quay Orchard
    Booking/Information: 01579 351083, srussell@tamarvalley.org.uk
    Organiser: Tamar Orchards Group
    
  • Beach Clean & Barbeque - 8th November
    With Keith Rawlings
    Meet: Railway Bridge entrance, Churchtown Farm, Saltash
    Time: 2pm
    Information: 01752 846407
    Organiser: Friends  of Churchtown Farm Nature Reserve
    
  • Gunnislake Village Market - 8th November
    Fresh local vegetables, jewellery, crafts, cards, local jams & preserves, Cornish fruit juices and much more
    Time: 9am – 1pm
    Venue: Public Hall, Gunnislake
    Information: 01822 832297 (Mary Taylor)
    
  • Kit Hill Craft Fair, 15th, Sunday
    Venue: Town Hall, Tavistock
    Information: 01822 617232
    
  • Tamar Valley Flower Club - Christmas Workshop, 18th, Tuesday, 1:45pm
    18th, Tuesday, 1:45pm
    Tamar Valley Flower Club – Christmas Workshop
    Cost: £5 for visitors (members free; annual membership £20)
    Venue: Harrowbarrow & Metherell Village Hall
    Information: 01579 350639/01822 832675
    Organiser: Tamar Valley Flower Club
    
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• December 2008
  • Dickensian Evening, 5th, Friday
    Venue: Tavistock Town
    Information: 01822 613089
    
    
  • Tamar Valley Flower Club 'Christmas' demo, 2nd, Tuesday, 1:45pm
    Diane Cameron & Claire Foley demonstrate at this month’s Flower Club meeting. Visitors are welcome.
    Cost: £5 for visitors (members free; annual membership £20)
    Venue: Harrowbarrow & Metherell Village Hall
    Information: 01579 350639/01822 832675
    Organiser: Tamar Valley Flower Club
    
  • Kit Hill Craft Fair, 5th - 6th
    Venue: Town Hall, Tavistock
    Information: 01822 617232
    
  • Winter Waders & Finches - Guided Walk - 13th December
    Guided walk with Mike Northey. Followed by Christmas Lunch at the Cecil Arms (please budget for meal)
    Time: 11am
    Meet: Wearde Road entrance, Churchtown Farm, Saltash
    Booking/Information: 01752 846407
    Organiser: Friends  of Churchtown Farm Nature Reserve
    
  • Gunnislake Village Market - 13th December
    Fresh local vegetables, jewellery, crafts, cards, local jams & preserves, Cornish fruit juices and much more
    Time: 9am - 1pm
    Venue: Public Hall, Gunnislake
    Information: 01822 832297 (Mary Taylor)
    
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