Okehampton Library: Cream Tea with Tania Crosse

Morwellhams Child Tania Crosse North Tawton Website

Dartmoor author Tania Crosse

Catherine Cookson of Hound of the Baskerville Country

Okehampton library will play host to the Catherine Cookson of Hound of the Baskerville Country on Wednesday 12 October, 2011, as author Tania Crosse shares a cream tea with guests and presents her latest novel, The Wrong Side of Happiness.

The author’s novels, which include; The River Girl, Cherrybrook Rose, and Hope at Holly Cottage, are all based on and around Dartmoor, and provide a vivid and evocative insight into local history.

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Dante Summer Festival

Dante Summer Festival 13-17 July 2011

How often can you hear an internationally famous string quartet playing great music in your local church, schoolchildren performing alongside top professionals, and a celebrated flamenco/jazz Spanish guitarist playing by candlelight in an old village school? Read more…

Two Moors Festival Garden Party

A weekend of impromptu performances from young professional musicians in Barkham valley garden and Gallery on Exmoor.

At the end of June each year a host of sensational musicians descend on Exmoor to enjoy a weekend of merry music making in the sublime surroundings of Barkham valley garden. Listen to anything from Carnival of the Animals to the Brahms Horn Trio and enjoy exploring the beautiful gardens at Barkham on Exmoor. Read more…

Active Villages OCRA

Active Villages in Lifton and Hatherleigh, and coming to North Tawton, Lamerton, Chagford and Dartmoor Forest

In 2011, phase one of Active Villages welcomes Chagford, North Tawton, Lamerton and Dartmoor Forest on board. We are keen to hear from individuals and groups about sports and activities they would like in their community. Read more…