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Campaigners stage core strategy protest

CAMPAIGNERS against West Devon Borough Council’s controversial development blueprint for the next 16 years are to stage a protest next week.

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All set for the tour

THERE are only a few days left to book free tickets for Tavistock’s party of the year in celebration of the Tour of Britain racing through the town on Wednesday (September 15).

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Thumbs down for new abattoir plan

PLANS for an abattoir in a moorland hamlet near Mary Tavy were last week rejected by Dartmoor National Park Authority’s planning committee, writes Nigel Canham.

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LOVING THE FLAVOUR!

MORE than 400 people were drawn to Beaworthy last week for the Ruby Country Partnership‘s first celebration of local food and drink.

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Celebrating tinners’ great courts

A UNIQUE event is due to take place in West Devon later this month, marking the great court of Devon tinners, which took place in the middle of Dartmoor 500 years ago.

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Party at the pool

A PARTY with a difference is being held in Tavistock next week.

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Put the kettle on — it’s time for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning!

BREAK out that crockery, put the kettle on, it’s time for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning — and you can play a part.

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Apply now for secondary school place in 2011

FAMILIES across Devon can now apply for a secondary school place for their child for next year.

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Dog show helps Wingletang

A DOG show held in Tavistock raised £250 for the Wingletang Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre at Brentor run by the Margaret Green Foundation.

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Flying high on soaraway Saturday

IT was up, up and away last weekend as the familiar sight of hot air balloons returned to grace the skies of Tavistock after a break of three years.

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Nominations wanted for Park protector award

TO celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2011 the Campaign for National Parks (CNP) is launching the Park Protector Award — a new initiative that aims to showcase the work of inspiring individuals and ambitious projects committed to protecting all 13 National Parks of England and Wales.

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Diamond day for Eric and Enid

ERIC and Enid Jarman from Tavistock celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a party held at Tavistock Cricket Club on Saturday.

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Producing a fine show in Halwill parish

THERE were more then 500 entries at this year’s Halwill Flower and Produce show at the village’s parish hall on Saturday.

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Charity auction of art works

THERE may be a bidding war this weekend in the name of charity as local artists’ work is put up for auction.

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Club will extend warm welcome to new helpers

A WEST Devon social club for adults with learning disabilities is appealing for volunteers to help it expand and offer additional activities.

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Free films for school students

SCHOOLS in and around Tavistock and Okehampton are being encouraged to take part in National Schools’ Film Week by exploring the educational benefits of a trip to the cinema.

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Lots to do at the pre-school fair

THERE will be fun and games galore at Lewdown Recreation Field on Saturday September 11 when Lewtrenchard Pre-School holds an event within the village fair.

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Take a ride . . .

ONE of the most iconic rides of the fairground has been terrifying children and adults for decades, and one such ride will be thrilling the public again at the Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre in future.

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Film makers’ choice was Spielberg’s too

WEST Devon seems to be the desired setting for film-making this summer, with Steven Spielberg currently making his new film, Warhorse, in the area, and more recently two indie directors making their debut feature.

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Partnership welcomes prime minister’s plans

THE official tourism and trade organisation for Dartmoor, the Dartmoor Partnership, has welcomed prime minister David Cameron’s plans for the tourism industry.

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