School's Out For Summer! What's on this weekend

Take a look at what's on offer just a stone's throw from Stoke Lodge Hotel this weekend...and beyond!

 

Photo credit - Forest and Beach

School Holiday Forest Days, Beeson

Throughout the school holidays 9.30am - 3.30pm for children aged 5 - 14+ years. Includes fire lighting, shelter building, archery days, beach days, exploring the outdoors with friends - and much more.

For full details visit www.forestandbeach.co.uk

Photo credit - Countryside Trust

Friday 21st July - Berry Head Bat Walk, Brixham

A unique opportunity to see the rare Greater Horseshoe bats at Berry Head National Nature Reserve - a Geopark Gateway. 8.15 - 9.45pm.

Info: www.countryside-trust.org.uk







Saturday 22nd July - Experienced Snorkel Safari, Wembury Marine Centre

A session aimed at more experienced snorkelers keen to explore Wembury's stunning underwater world! Full kit provided, booking essential.

Contact: 01752 862538/ Info: http://www.wemburymarinecentre.org/events/

Saturday 22nd July - English Riviera Model Railway Show, Churston

Around twelve model railway layouts in a variety of scales from tiny Z gauge to 0 gauge will be on show at Churston Grammer School, together with trade stands, from 10.00am - 4.30pm

Info and photo courtesy of By the Dart Magazine - thank you.

https://www.bythedart.co.uk/events/english-riviera-model-railway-show-2017/

Photo credit: National Trust & Wembury Marine Centre

Saturday 22nd July - Friday 28th July - National Trust & Wembury Marine Centre.

Kickstart the holidays with beach fun! A host of fun holiday activities, kicking off with the Wembury Summer Fun Day

Family Fun Day, Bug Hunting, Kite Making, Campfire Cooking and other Craft activities, Rock Pooling Safari, Mini Raft Race Extravaganza and much more.


Full info here:  http://www.wemburymarinecentre.org/events/

Photo credit: Into Yoga and Nature

Sunday 23rd July - Nature Connection Forage, East Prawle

An immersion in the wild South Devon coast for some nature connection using the senses, some quiet walking and guided easy meditation. Sample foraged afternoon tea!

Booking essential with Liz Turner at Into Yoga and Nature. Contact: 07765 631877

Info: http://www.intoyogaandnature.co.uk/

Photo Credit: English Heritage

Monday 24th July - 31st August. Hands on History - Pirates, Dartmouth Castle 

11.00 - 5.00 at Dartmouth Castle. Get set for a summer packed with time-travelling fun, with lots to see and do. The English Heritage Hands on History Crew bring the past to life throughout the school holidays.


For more info please visit: 

Dartmouth Castle:  http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dartmouth-castle/

Pirate Activity Days:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/hands-on-history-pirates-dartmouth-24-07-2017/

Photo credit: Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

Monday 24th July - 3rd September - A Whole Host of Summer Fun and Free Family Events around Slapton Ley Nature Reserve

Activities include the Secret World of Wildlife, Bat Watching, Mammals and Moths, Rocky Shore Rambles, Seashore Adventures, Survive the Wild, What Lurks Beneath and a Wildlife Canoe Safari.

Details too numerous to mention here so visit http://www.slnnr.org.uk/whats-on.aspx

Wednesday 26th - Guided Tour of Lupton House and Gardens

Join Charles Bevan from Lupton Trust, to discover more about the history and stories of this estate and find out what the Trust are going to bring the house and gardens back to their former glory.

£5pp - 1.30pm - 3pm. Meet in the coach house café, Lupton House, Churston Ferrers. TQ5 0LD
Booking essential – call 01803 845800.

Info:
http://www.southdevonaonb.org.uk/explore/events/guided-tour-of-lupton-house-and-gardens-1//calendar-date/28/06/2017

Photo credit: Yealmpton Show

Wednesday 26th July - Yealmpton Show, Kitley Lawns, Yealmpton

A great day out for all the family with a Countryside Marquee, Food Hall, Cakes and Handicrafts, Diggers and Tractors, Classic Cras, Trade Stands - and much more!

Info:  http://www.yealmptonshow.co.uk/

Photo credit: National Trust

Thursday 27th July - Beach Fun at South Milton Sands

All part of the National Trust’s 50 Things to do before you’re 11 ¾ campaign... Join the rangers on the beach from 11.00am until 3.00pm for a fun session of scavenger hunting and beach art, exploring the beach and being creative! Bring shoes that will get wet, sunhats and sun cream.
Free (accompanied children only)

Meet at South Milton Sands SX 677414

Info:  
http://www.southdevonaonb.org.uk/explore/events/beach-funsouth-milton-sands-scavenger-hunt-and-beach-art//calendar-date/27/07/2017

Many thanks to By the Dart Magazine and the South Devon AONB for all this very useful information - have fun..!

Stoke Lodge Hotel - the Country House Hotel by the sea...

What's On this weekend in South Devon?

AONB. Photo credit: Phil Hemsley – Start Point

When we say there's a lot going on in the South Hams right now, we're not kidding! 

Take a look at some of the events and activities on offer and take your pick. 

Saturday 8th July - Loving The Beach Fest at Blackpool Sands from 8.30am - 11pm.

Live music, Bays Brewery drinks tent, local food plus a whole host of demos and activities throughout the day - what's not to like?? https://goo.gl/rNZBUj

Saturday 8th July - Britannia Royal Naval College Open Day. Dartmouth, 11.00am - 4.00pm 

BRNC opens its gates to visitors to give members of the public a chance to look around this world renowned College. https://goo.gl/J7PBZ3

Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th July - Michael Sutton's Wine Cellars Wine Tasting.

Open house hosted by Jonathan and Suzi Sutton with a large variety of delicious wines to taste from 11.00am until 3.00pm. Tel. 01803 770737 www.michaelsuttonscellar.co.uk 

Sunday 9th July - Summer Celebration Open Day at Sharpham House, Ashprington

A packed day of activities and a chance to enjoy the splendour of Sharpham House and Gardens.

https://goo.gl/mwNhDo

Wednesday 12th July - Brixham Fish Market Tour and Seafood Breakfast

A chance to see behind the scenes at this world famous fish market, fishing with a delicious fish breakfast at Rockfish. Booking essential: bfmt2014@gmail.com

https://goo.gl/6hJWTu

Many thanks to South Devon AONB and By the Dart magazine for this invaluable information - for more information on future local events please follow the links:

https://www.bythedart.co.uk/search/event/events-in-dartmouth/#page=1

http://www.southdevonaonb.org.uk/

Is that enough for you to be going on with...?And the good news is, it's all just a pebble's throw from Stoke Lodge!

Stoke Lodge Hotel - the country house hotel by the sea

Thank you!

I just wanted to say a big thank you to all at Stoke Lodge for a most enjoyable Rotary Club President Handover Dinner last Thursday night. 

Dartmouth Rotary Club members and partners gathered together to say goodbye to retiring President Bill Parker and welcome to incoming President Mike Freeman (second time around for him - he must like it!).






 
It was extremely interesting to hear all about the many good causes Rotary supports not only locally but nationally and overseas - I had no idea they were involved in so much and it was quite an eye opener to learn about the many different projects currently being supported.

To find out more click the links below - you might be surprised...


Website: https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=1028


Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RotaryClubDartmouth/

I don't know if it's the beautiful setting, the general ambience or the friendly and helpful Mayer family and staff at the Hotel but I always feel very relaxed and at home the minute I walk through the doors, and last night was no exception.

I really enjoyed the pre-dinner drinks - scrumptious chilled rose wine in the lounge bar, teamed with lots of friendly chat - followed by dinner in the Garden Restaurant.

My choice was smoked salmon and avocado on bruschetta, roast chicken in a spicy tomato sauce with vegetables, and a very nice cheese board with crackers, followed by coffee and mints.

  

Simple things done well are - to my mind - hard to beat...

It was a really friendly, lovely atmosphere and I think Christine, Steven and daughters did Dartmouth Rotary Club proud. Many thanks to all at Stoke Lodge for another enjoyable evening - see you again soon!

Guest Blogger Valeria D