See Hartland Times page 18
Forthcoming Hartland Events
13 March - Hartland Young Players Revue and Supper Evening
21 March Hartland Abbey Daffodil Sunday from 11am
See all the beautiful and historic daffodils and narcissi in the gardens and woodland walks. Primroses, violets, rhododendrons, camellias and lots more spring flowering shrubs and bulbs.
Bring dogs and wellies!
Dogs and children under 12 free. Adults £3.50. House open at extra charge.
Hot pasties, light lunches or cream teas in aid of St. Nectan's Church.
www.hartlandabbey.com 01237 441264/234
21 March Parish Hall Lunches
Parish Hall from 12.30pm. Please book with Greta Thorne (441550) by the previous Wednesday
28 March Concert by South Molten Circuit Choir
Methodist Church at 6.30pm See Harton Town Crier page 19
British Legion Events
March: Sat 3rd Live music with Dave Sterling
Sat 27th Jam Night
April: Sat 3rd Easter draw, Easter Bonnet competition for Adults and Children and Disco
Sun 4th Bingo
Sat 17th Live music with Moonflight,
Sat 23rd St Georges Day Disco with Andy Esau, Fancy Dress Competition Adult and Childrens Prizes
May: Sat 1st Jazz Night with live music from the North Coast Buskers
Sat 15th Quiz Night
Sat 29th Live Muscic with Kitchen Desporadoe's
Sun 30th Bank Holiday Bingo
18 and 25 April Bluebell Sunday
Come and see the beautiful bluebells and other spring flowers at Hartland Abbey. Walk the lovely paths around the gardens and through the woodland to the beach where "Sense and Sensibility" was filmed.
Enjoy a good hot pasty, light lunch or cream tea in aid of St. Nectan's Church.
Dogs and children free. Adults £3.50 entrance.
www.hartlandabbey.com 01237 441264/234 or 01884 860225
Clovelly Events
Clovelly Events 2010
Normal entry charges to Clovelly apply, except for Christmas Lights where a small parking fee is charged after 2 p.m.
2010 charges: Adult £5.95, Child £3.75, Family (2A, 2C): £15.90.
Clovelly is a privately owned village. Part of the admission fee contributes to the maintenance of the village to preserve its timeless charm and magic.
Events, dates and content may be subject to change, so please visit www.clovelly.co.uk for latest details or phone the Visitor Centre on 01237 431781.
The Fantastic Fudge Hunt, Clovelly, Friday 2 April - Friday 9 April
Back by popular demand! TWENTY fudge stones are hidden along the main street of the village. Track one down, take it to the fudge shop at the Visitor Centre and find out how much mouthwatering, creamy fudge you have won. Find stone number 20, and you win a whole kilo of luxurious fudge!
One stone redeemable per visiting family per day.
Clovelly Celebration of Local Ales and Cider, Saturday 29 May - Monday 31 May
Come along to Clovelly for its special Celebration of Ales and Ciders, where you can enjoy a range of local brews. Whether you're a committed ale and cider drinker or yet to be convinced, you'll find a tipple to suit your palate. So come along and raise a glass and support North Devon 's brewers and cider makers.
Clovelly Maritime Festival, Sunday 18 July, held in aid of the North Devon Hospice
There's something for everyone at the Clovelly Maritime Festival, held in aid of the North Devon Hospice. It's a day of traditional seaside entertainment, including shanty singers, fire-eating, juggling, Punch and Judy, a wench auction, and lots more. Enjoy delicious seafood or a succulent hog roast on the beach. The Old Gaffers Association will be coming along - they're devoted to the conservation of traditional sailing craft and our maritime heritage.
Lundy Gig Row, Saturday 24 July
West Country pilot gigs were designed to carry pilots out to ships. The first one alongside won the pilotage job, so speed was critical. The row from Clovelly to Lundy and back is a true test of endurance over 32 miles of sea - it can take up to four hours, depending upon the weather and tides. So come along and support the brave crews!
Woolsery Agricultural Show, Clovelly Court, Monday 26 July, held in aid of various charities
Summer in North Devon would not be complete without a visit to this country agricultural show.
There are many classes for cattle, horses, and sheep, along with pony competitions. You'll find bustling trade and exhibition stands with stalls offering locally made crafts and foods. The children will be kept busy with fairground rides and a bouncy castle. A great summer day out for all the family!
Lifeboat Weekend, Saturday 31 July - Sunday 1 August, held in aid of the R.N.L.I
Keeping Clovelly's lifeboat on alert for emergencies round the clock takes effort and dedication. Held in aid of the RNLI, Clovelly's Lifeboat Weekend is a popular celebration of the lifeboat and her crew.
To get the fun going on Saturday there's a sponsored swim to Bucks Mills and back. Sunday is packed with entertainments, including a hilarious race of men dressed as women, a tug-of-war and, of course, the ever popular slave auction in which young local men are 'sold' to the highest bidder to do their chores for a day. And there are stalls galore.
Clovelly Gig Regatta, Saturday 7 August
In the West Country we are proud of our long tradition of racing pilot gigs. The sport's popularity is hardly surprising - gig racing today is exciting, strenuous and often downright dangerous, with the crews reaching speeds of 9 knots in fast-flowing tidal waters. So come along and cheer on the rowers. It will be an exhilirating day's racing.
Lobster & Crab Feast, Sunday 5 September, in support of The National Lobster Hatchery
This popular event pays tribute to Clovelly's famous lobster and crabs.
There's always a fun party atmosphere, so come along and enjoy a day of live folk music and theatre. And will you be able to resist the charms of the lobster hypnotist? There will be local craft and food stalls, a quay kitchen with cookery demonstrations, wine and beer tasting, and no shortage of entertainments for the children. And it's in aid of the National Lobster Hatchery at Padstow. So don't miss it!
Clovelly Herring Festival, Sunday 21 November
In the 18th century, a hundred boats fished for the 'silver darlings' (herring) out of Clovelly. This Herring Festival is held in support of sustainable fishing by traditional methods and to celebrate the herring.
Mike Smylie will be there with his popular 'Kipperland' exhibition, smoking delicious kippers and bloaters. Simon and Ann Cooper will be bringing along their curragh, making nets, and demonstrating flax processing and knitting.In addition, Jim MacCool, founder of National Poetry Month, will be performing his show of infectious verse and toe-tapping Celtic rhythms. Enjoy herring specialities, local cider and wine, shanty singing, a walk-about theatre and masses of stalls.
Christmas Lights, Sunday 5 December, in aid of the RNLI.
(Procession starts at about 4 p.m. from the Visitor Centre. Entry free after 2 p.m. with small parking charge)
Christmas is a magical time at Clovelly, so don't miss this fund-raising event and the switching on of the village Christmas lights. A brass band leads the procession down to the harbour. There's mulled wine, a barbecue, rousing carols, and Father Christmas makes a surprise visit. At 5 p.m. the switch is thrown and the entire village and harbour are lit up - it's a fantastic sight. And there are fireworks to finish off what is always a perfect day
New for 2011: Lentsherd Children's Carnival, Sunday 20 February
