Our pick of the week’s events
Dorothy’s Gardens exhibition. Elmhirst Heritage Centre (Dartington). All week.
The spring exhibition, Dorothy’s Gardens features photographs from the archive and extracts from Dorothy Elmhirst’s own garden diaries. The display brings to life the rapid redevelopment of the formal Victorian grounds into thriving and beautiful gardens so loved by Dorothy. The exhibition includes the beautiful Tilt Yard Lady by local sculptress Jilly Sutton.Creative Writing workshop – free. Totnes Library. Fri 19 Jun. 2.00-3.30.
Tuner – Totnes Cinema Friday 19th June 7pm
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Sketch & Stretch life drawing – recreating a masterpiece. The Mansion. Fri 19 Jun. 7.00-9.00.
Live music – Furry Hatz. Dartmouth Inn. Fri 19 Jun. 8.30.
Live music – Hidden Coves & Jazzient (free entry). Green Table (Dartington). Fri 19 – Sat 20 Jun.
Rambunctious Social Club – The Barrel House Saturday 20th -8pm|
Sea Glass Ring workshop. Seathrift Studios (Bridgetown). Sat 20 Jun. 10.00-5.00.
Unleash your creativity with this one day seaglass ring workshop in beautiful Totnes, Devon. Take home a stunning piece of handcrafted jewellery that you will be proud to wear.![The Magic Faraway Tree [U]](https://system.spektrix.com/dartington/files/c4efd119-7dae-46c5-8bfd-5560d0110f71.jpg)
The much-anticipated adaptation of Famous Five author Enid Blyton’s whimsical The Magic Faraway Tree book series, bringing the stories into a modern setting.Pottery Picnic. Dartington Estate. Sat 20 Jun. 10.30-12.30.
Strawberry Fayre. Park School (Dartington). Sat 20 Jun. 12.00-3.00.
A late addition to our event calendar, this weekend features a feast of steam and diesel trains, and will also see the first runs of visiting locomotive TKh 5374 “Lord Oliver Brown” on the South Devon Railway.Awakening Relations – bird language workshop. Sharpham Estate. Sun 21 Jun.
Moth Morning (free). Longmarsh car park. Sun 21 Jun. 9.30.
Good Food & Craft Market. Market Square. Sun 21 Jun. 10.00-3.00.
Rockbox & a Pint. Things Happen Here (Dartington). Tue 23 Jun. 6.00-7.00.
A unique workout using Shadow boxing, drum sticks and a rock and metal soundtrack!De stress, get fit and have fun with Better Together with Becca from 6-6.50pm followed by a social drink included in the ticket! Suitable for all fitness levels. Let the Quiet Ones Rise – poetry talk by Robin Ince. Eastgate Bookshop. Tue 23 Jun. 7.15-9.00.
Poems about standing up and standing outRobin Ince is many things. A multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known as the former co-host and co-creator of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox.
Ghost Walk. Albert Inn (Bridgetown). Tue 23 Jun. 8.00.
Wander the old streets with local writer Bob Mann and hear about the town’s ghosts, legends and folklore.
Adults: £5, accompanied children under 18: £3 (cash only please)
Contact Bob Mann 07530 026575 or bobmann9360@gmail.com
NB If eating at The Albert beforehand, allow plenty of time as it gets busy on Tuesday evenings!
Carers of people living with dementia meet monthly over lunch in a safe, friendly environment to share experiences and anxieties, provide support to each other, share information, make new friends, and relax. Carers say they learn from each other, understand better how dementia progresses and feel more confident in facing decisions required in the short term and which are likely to arise in the future. Carers may be partners, children or siblings.
Carers meet on the last Wednesday of each month from 12.15pm to 1.45pm. If you wish, you can bring the person you care for who will have lunch in a nearby space with some of our experienced volunteers.
Carer: ”I realised I was not alone, that there were others in similar situations as me.”
If you are interested in attending a carers’ group, or just coming along to see what it’s like, contact the dementia services co-ordinator on 0751 257 7866 marygarvey@totnescaring.org.uk
Evening Pottery Workshop. China Blue. Wed 24 Jun. 5.00-8.00.
Learning the basics of pot throwing and clay modelling during this 3-hour session. Taught by one of our expert potters, you will receive the guidance to make three items that can later be painted and glazed once the clay has dried. This workshop is held on the last Wednesday of every month.
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