Thursday 4 August 2016

Fun things to do for all the family - August 8th - 14th

There's a host of things for all ages to enjoy in the South Hams this August, and Stoke Lodge is the ideal base from which to Explore, Experience and Enjoy them - and then relax in comfort at the end of the day!


All these events and activities on offer are a short journey from the hotel - just take your pick...


Thanks to those lovely people at By the Dart for their brilliant information. 
August 8th - 14th
N.B. Some events and activities are carrying on for several weeks - so aren't we the lucky ones..??
Please below and follow the links on previous  blog posts for more details.
Dartmouth Art Society Summer Exhibition - ends August 13th.
Britannia Royal Naval College Tour - various dates, ends August 17th
Slapton Ley Drop-In Beach Activities - ends August 10th
Dartmouth Walk and Talk - Thursdays
Paignton Regatta - ends 14th
Brixham Fish Market Tour - various dates, ends August 31st
August 8th and 13th  11.30 - 3.00 - Wine Tasting at Michael Sutton's Cellar
Michael Sutton's Cellar are a family run independent wine merchant located in an idyllic rural setting offering you a variety of wines from both the new and old world. - See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/wine-tasting-at-michael-suttons-cellar/#sthash.gwFpunIi.dpuf
Michael Sutton's Cellar are a family run independent wine merchant located in an idyllic rural setting offering you a variety of wines from both the new and old world. 
August 10th 7pm - 9pm - Evening Wildlife Walk at Cockington Court
Come for an evening stroll around Cockington Country Park looking for signs of wildlife, listening for bird calls and hopefully catching a glimpse of some of Cockington's wild residents 
August 10th 11.00 - 12 noon - Dartington Garden Tours
Join one of the volunteer-led Garden Tours to learn more about the heritage, beauty and historical features of the Dartington Hall Gardens

Join one of the volunteer-led Garden Tours to learn more about the heritage, beauty and historical features of the Dartington Hall Gardens. - See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/dartington-garden-tours/#sthash.hAQnbO1X.dpuf
August 11th 7.30 - 10.30pm - 'Dartmouth Films' by Ian Phillips 
2014 was the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings, and as part of the celebrations The Flavel Arts Centre and Cinema is offering another chance to see this film featuring local people, produced by Ian Phillips. 

Find out more here: 
August 12th - 14th - Torbay Lifeboat Weekend 
Torbay Lifeboat Station based in Brixham close to the famous Breakwater becomes the centre of a series of events planned by the local volunteers and sponsors for the whole family.
2014 was the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings and as part of the celebrations we are offering another chance to see this film featuring local people produced and directed by Ian Phillips. - See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/dartmouth-films-by-ian-phillips-flavel/#sthash.IvhBDZxR.dpuf
 August 13th and 14th 2.00 - 5.00 - Open Gardens at Higher Ash Farm
A chance to visit a beautiful 2.5 acre garden which has been extensively developed in the last few years, with a large kitchen garden, pond and bog garden, orchard, herbaceous borders and a variety of shrubs and trees.

A beautiful 2.5 acre garden which has been extensively developed in the last few years. Large kitchen garden, pond and bog garden, orchard, herbaceous borders and a variety of shrubs and trees. - See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/open-gardens/#sthash.re5nqcJA.dpuf
August 13th 9.00 - 6.00 - Dittisham Regatta 
A fun filled event for all the family, welcoming visitors and locals alike both on and off the water.

August 13th 9.00 - 1.00 - Dartmouth Farmers' Market - ends December 10th
Local produce for local people from a local source. 
The Farmers' Market is held in Dartmouth's Market Square every second Saturday in the month.






 August 14th 10.30 - 2.30 - Family Forage Day
Come and enjoy the wild abundance of the Sharpham Estate with your children, where you'll discover what the season has to offer and pick some wild plants to take back to the sheltered outdoor kitchen for a fun cook up!
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Local produce for local people from a local source. The Old Market Square every second Saturday in the month. 9am to 1pm - See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/dartmouth-farmers%27-market/#sthash.o84LP7Ff.dpuf
  



Once again, thanks to By the Dart for all this useful 'What's On' information. 
Check out their website for more details and links: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/


STOKE LODGE - THE COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL BY THE SEA
2014 was the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings and as part of the celebrations we are offering another chance to see this film featuring local people produced and directed by Ian Phillips. - See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/dartmouth-films-by-ian-phillips-flavel/#sthash.IvhBDZxR.dpuf

2014 was the 70th anniversary of the D Day landings and as part of the celebrations we are offering another chance to see this film featuring local people produced and directed by Ian Phillips. - See more at: http://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/dartmouth-films-by-ian-phillips-flavel/#sthash.IvhBDZxR.dpuf

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