Events this Autumn/Winter - 2019
This Farming Life. - Saturday 2nd November
A conversation with Mat Cole from Greenwell Farm
'An introduction to our farm, the family and our history'
Farming faces many challenges at the moment. Find out why we do what we do, how cattle sheep and ponies help deliver the landscape and habitat of Dartmoor, and what we are doing to secure sustainable future for Dartmoor, the environment and the farming community.
To book/ reserve a ticket call Chris Staniforth on 01822 854411
Doors open 7pm. Entry £3 (on door). Cash Bar and Pasties
Cheap Date Dance - Friday 15th November
Performing their latest production 'Stairs'
Cornish combined arts company Cheap Date explore how the staircases we tread lead to everywhere and nowhere all at once, in this unique performance which is one for all the family. You will be intrigued by the imaginative use of a living breathing staircase. The stories trodden into the stairs tell tales of mischief, uncertainty and adventure. Dance, sound, visual art, poetry, clowning, humour and physical storytelling make this truly unique and unforgettable!
Clearbrook Villlage Hall - doors open 7pm
Tickets available from www.villagesinaction.co.uk
(or call Christine to reserve and pay on the door - 01822 853911 )
(£10 adult, £7 child, £25 family)
Buy & Try Fair
Saturday 16th November - 10am to 4pm
Come and try a new skill, learning from the artists who will be on hand with demonstrations or workshops along with craft stalls for those unique Christmas gifts. Free Entry. Refreshments available. Possible small charge from artists to cover costs of materials.
Painting for beginners, floristry demo, hand-building ceramics, Papier Mache sculptures, flower essences, papercraft flowers. Have a go on a potters wheel.
Approximate Timings:
10.30am: Water colour painting for beginners
Flower Essences
11.00am: Floristry Demonstration
Hand-building ceramics
Potters Wheel. (On-going throughout the day)
11.30am. Papier Mache sculptures
Paper flowers
Flower Essences
12.00noon Ceramics
1.00pm. Water colour painting
Flower Essences
1.30pm. Floristry Demonstration
Ceramics
2.00pm. Paper Mache sculptures
Paper flowers
2.30pm. Ceramics
Flower Essences
3.00pm. Floristry Demonstration
Paper Flowers
3.30pm. Papier Mache sculptures
Flower essences
Paper craft flowers
Clearbrook Wild Child: Dr Wild Child's Mad Science Laboratory
Saturday 19th October 2019, 10am, 1pm and 3pm
Are you a mad scientist in training? Come meddle with forces we barely understand, including Water Rockets, Mud Volcanoes and Dr Wild Child’s Absolutely Disgusting Poo Simulator* (* not real poo).
Click the button below to go to the Clearbrook Wild Child website and book your tickets.
Clearbrook Wild Child: Astronomy Adventures Spaceship Theatre with Dartmoor Skies
Saturday 14th December 2019, 3pm and 7pm
Are you ready for an Astronomy Adventure? Come and explore the wonders of the night sky with Dartmoor Skies Spaceship Theatre. This event is FREE, but booking is essential. This event is indoors, and will be followed with an evening of stargazing outside.
MUST BE BOOKED SEPARATELY.
Children are asked to bring a cushion with them, as they will be sitting on the floor.
Click the button below to go to the Clearbrook Wild Child website and book your tickets.
Clearbrook Wild Child: Star Gazing with Geminids Meteor Shower & Shooting Stars
Saturday 14th December 2019, from 9pm
We'll be joined by Dartmoor Skies and head out onto the moor to watch the annual Geminids meteor shower. This event is weather-dependent and it's going to be cold, so bring warm clothes and blankets, something to eat and drink, as well as something to sit down on. You are welcome to bring your own telescopes. Click the button below to go to the Clearbrook Wild Child website and book your tickets.
Regular Events and Activities
Pilates with Tracey
Every Thursday - 9.30am
Pilates with Lorraine
Mondays from 6:30pm
£5 per session, contact Lorraine on (07974) 811 164 / fitmoorin@gmail.com.
Yoga with Lesley
Tuesday 7pm - 8:30pm / Friday 11am - 12:30pm
£5 per class, contact Lesley on 01752 262 777 / yuzityoga@btinternet.com
Somatic Movement with Una
Thursdays at 11am
£7 per session, great for CFS. Contact Una on (07482) 194 234 or email unamillar@gmail.com.
Classical Guitar Ensemble
1st Thursday of month, 7:30pm
Table Tennis and Games
Every Friday evening from 8pm
£1 per session. Contact Colin on (01822) 853 722 / whittledowners@yahoo.co.uk.
Women's Eco Art Therapy Group
Fortnightly Sundays, 10am - 12 noon
Each session £18 including art materials. Block booking is £162 for all 9 sessions or early bird concession £142 if booked before 4th Jan 2019. Contact Chel on (07904) 898 090 / artcures@hotmail.co.uk.