Renowned comedian, writer and Radio 4 personality, Tony Hawks will head to Dartmoor in September to open the third Chagford Film Festival.
Tony Hawks will officially declare the festival open on 23 September when he introduces his new film, Playing the Moldovans at Tennis. This feel-good film, which tracks Tony’s quest to beat the Moldovan football team at tennis, is described as simultaneously insane, moving and hilarious. It is just one of an eclectic mix of films, brilliant events and workshops, presented by top industry professionals taking place over the six-day...
Devon and Cornwall Police have finalised their enquiries into last month's death of a Dartmoor pony .
Some initial media reports linked the death of the pony to satanic cults and ritualistic killing as police investigated the possibility of deliberate mutilation.
However, the police have sought the advice of experts and have come to the view that the death of the pony was through natural causes. All the injuries can be attributed to those caused by other wild animals, they report.
Criticising local media coverage of the story and seeking to reassure the public and...
Dartmoor National Park Authority has recruited local Olympian and Team GB Pistol Shooter, Georgina (Gorgs) Geikie, as a Dartmoor Ambassador, with a remit to promote the National Park as an activity destination.
As part of her role Gorgs has just finished filming A Dartmoor Adventure. This new film promotes outdoor recreation as part of a healthy lifestyle and showcases the variety of outdoor recreational opportunities that can be enjoyed on Dartmoor.
This inspirational film shows how people with a basic fitness level can make the most of what Dartmoor has to offer but also...
Ambitious proposals to improve cycling access to Dartmoor National Park have received £4.4 million of Government funding today.
Devon County Council and Dartmoor National Park, who are leading the successful bid, have welcomed the announcement by the Department for Transport.
The project will open up access to the moor by improving and completing a number of multi-use trails on Dartmoor as well as creating “cycling hub” sites at Princetown and Moretonhampstead, which will provide dedicated facilities for visitors.
The aim of the investment is to encourage visitors...
Just last month Brits were flocking to the travel agents in a last ditched attempt to get some sun.
Throughout our supposed summer England had seen nothing but rain and grey skies.
However, for the last few weeks we have been experiencing a heat wave, and on 7 July, Exeter experienced temperatures similar to those in Turkey.
'The Guardian' reported at the beginning of the month that the rise in temperature has seen a rise in retail sales. Playsuits, shorts and bikinis are finally being sold after sitting on the shelves during the previous cold months....
A group of cyclists could hold vital information for detectives trying to establish the last movements of Katherine Hooper and her son Joshua.
Katherine Hooper, 24, and her five-year-old son Joshua died after falling from rocks on Friday 12 July. Police discovered the body of her two-year-old son Sam at her home in Dukes Close, Paignton later that day.
A murder investigation was launched by Devon and Cornwall Police.
A group of cyclists, possibly from a local club, are believed to have been on Haytor on the evening of Thursday 11 July. The cyclists were seen having...
Detectives investigating the death of a mother and son at Haytor will be returning to Dartmoor one week after the tragic event to appeal for the public’s help to establish the pair’s last movements.
Katherine Hooper, 24, and her five-year-old son Joshua died after falling from rocks last Friday (12 July). Police later discovered the body of her two-year-old son Sam at her home in Dukes Close, Paignton.
Detectives are trying to establish the movements of Katherine and Joshua in the 24 hours prior to their death.
It has been established that they took a black private...
On 20 and 21 July, why not get the camping gear out and spend a weekend at Lydford Gorge near Tavistock learning survival techniques?
An exciting itinerary of activities will run over the weekend. These include looking at what you need to survive in the wild, ‘proper’ den building, learning to light a fire as well as cooking over an open fire. The Dartmoor ranger team will lead the sessions and will even produce hot chocolate at the overnight camp in the orchard at the Gorge.
Stuart Mathieson, National Trust Ranger, says: “It is a great family experience learning together...
Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to Jazz on the Lawn at Finch Foundry nestled in the heart of Sticklepath, near Okehampton, on Sunday 21 July, between 12.30 and 4.30pm.
Finch Foundry, a traditional water-powered working forge, provides the ideal setting for one of the West Country’s best jazz bands. Back by popular demand, ‘The Plough Boys’ will entertain visitors with an afternoon of traditional jazz.
Ben Shapcott, Manager at Finch Foundry, says: ‘Finch provides a beautiful setting to bring a picnic, sit back, relax and enjoy an afternoon of...
Free places on a unique four-week personal development course, including two 'residentials', are being offered by Devon charity Community Action South West.
Local 16 and 17 year olds in Exeter, East Devon and Torbay could sign-up for a life-enriching summer adventure with volunteering at its centre, giving valuable personal development skills under the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme.
Just 22 places are available.
NCS facilitates a combination of residential and community activities which, say organisers, will develop life-long skills.
