Cued Speech Lunch at New Angel. 25th October 2009

CELEBRITY chef John Burton Race is to stage the second charity lunch at his Michelin-starred Dartmouth restaurant to raise money for a cause close to his heart.  Thanks to his staff, who give up their time on their day off, and suppliers who provided the produce for free, the event at the New Angel is hoping to raise funds for the Cued Speech Association.

Cued Speech is a Dartmouth-based national charity, which teaches deaf children to lip read, leading to literacy levels equal to hearing children.  Mr Burton Race, whose partial deafness was left undiagnosed as a child, said he was pleased to support the charity.  He said: "I was always told off for shouting at school.  It wasn't until I was nine years old they discovered how deaf I was. I spent most of my life lip reading."

The 3-course meal, with wine and coffee, will cost £35 per head. Please come at Arrival at 11.30am for drinks before lunch and to hear a five minute presentation about Cued Speech. The meal will be served at 12.30pm.  For tickets, contact Marion at the New Angel on 01803 839425 or Louise at Cued Speech Association on 01803 832784.  Booking Essential.

Book The Hottest Reservation in the Area

Riverford Field Kitchen Theme nights are becoming a sought after ticket, gutsy, no-nonsense food, simply cooked from the best ingredients.  The Field Kitchen is the award-winning restaurant on the farm, where you can come and enjoy a generous feast of our freshly-picked organic produce.

Eating in the Field Kitchen is something to remember. You will share your table with fellow diners for a communal meal of the freshest seasonal produce picked from our fields. They have a set menu of five vegetable dishes and one meat dish (a vegetarian alternative to the meat dish can be arranged - remember to ask when booking).

Riverford Field Kitchen successfully connects the field with your plate as you eat surrounded by the latest seasonal offerings. Supper or lunch is accompanied by a tour of the farm which not only celebrates biodiversity but reaffirms the possibility for variation among groups of fruit or vegetables. Bookings are essential.

Special Offers not to be missed

2 lunches for £25 on Mondays at the Field Kitchen.  They are offering a 2 course lunch for 2 people for £25 on Mondays until the end of November.

It's as simple as that!  There is a need to book early!

So why not share this offer with your friends and family too. To book, contact on 01803 762074 or by email fieldkitchen@riverford.co.uk and remember to quote '2 for 25'.  *Offer valid from 5th October until 23rd November 2009 except 26th October. Subject to availability. Normal lunch price for 2 is £31.90.

Halloween Happenings at Woodlands Park

Six Creepy days of Halloween, 26th to 31st October Spooky party with Spangles the Clown, Trick & Treat Hunts,  Workshops,  Ghost Train, Free pumpkins & Pumpkin carving competition, Wicked Witch of the Woods lantern procession, Fancy Dress competition.  more

Start Bay Audio Trail

Out walking in Start Bay and want to know more of the hidden stories linked to the area?  Why not call our audio tour on your mobile – tel 01548 802315, it’s a local number so you just pay the call charge – if you have ‘bundled’ minutes it won’t cost you anything extra. 

Lasting around two minutes, each short story can be accessed from anywhere, but to make it more special, why not save it for when you are in the location described?  Simply dial the number and, when prompted enter the 3 digit number shown on the map or on the listening post. 

The tours are scripted and voiced by Felicity Goodall, based on local accounts and records. Felicity is known amongst Devon history groups for talks about her recent books (Lost Devon and Lost Plymouth; Birlinn, and The People’s War; Reader’s Digest). for more information  Audio Trail JPeg  audio_trail.jpg

On sale now tickets for the third Dart Drama Festival,

This year's festival will feature nine groups who will each be performing a one act play of their choice. Our time-table has yet to be established but performances will take place on November 10th, 11th, 13th and 14th, starting at 19:30 and finishing approximately 22:00 at The Flavel, Dartmouth.

Our Four day event will consist of two complete performances by all nine participating Amateur Dramatic Societies (up-to six plays per night). We encourage you to see all eleven plays and our Combo Ticket is priced to reflect this. To do so you will need to be able to visit The Flavel twice during The Festival.

Ticket prices

Single tickets may be booked for any night, Combo tickets will be valid for any two nights of The Festival;  Single adult: £8: child £4, Combo adult £14; child £6.  Tickets are available from The Flavel Centre and can be purchased in person, by telephone (01803-839530) or online at www.theflavel.org.uk

What on in South Devon in October!

• Dartmouth Food Festival Thu 21st to Mon 25th Oct
• Dartmouth Galleries Week Sat 23rd to Sat 30th Oct
• October Half Term at Pennywell (27th – 31st October) If you prefer grins to grimaces, fun to frights and smiles to spooks then forget Halloween and join us at Pennywell  Jollyween. We promise to bring light into October’s darkest day and will celebrate the lighter side of life for the whole of half term week. Brighten your day with a first class performance from either Ben Cornish or Billy Wiz in the Pennywell theatre and join in with a full day of hands on activities, shows and displays.
• Riverford Organic Farm Sat 24 Oct Pumpkin Day Come and celebrate our annual Pumpkin Harvest with tractor rides, apple pressing, pumpkin carving and much more.
• End of British Summer Time 25th Oct
• Halloween Happenings   at Woodlands 26th to 31st Oct 6 Creepy days of Halloween, Spooky party with Spangles the Clown, Trick & Treat Hunts,  Workshops,  Ghost Train, Free pumpkins & Pumpkin carving competition, Wicked Witch of the Woods lantern procession, Fancy Dress competition.
• Riverford Organic Farm Children's Pick and Cook. Tue 27 Oct The perfect day out for the young budding chef and gardener. Learn all about organic growing in the fields and try your hand at cooking in the Field Kitchen using our fresh seasonal produce. Practical and fun hands on learning for all children 7 - 16 years. The day starts at 14h00 and finishes at 18h30. £24.00 per child

• Riverford Organic Farm   Early Supper & Tractor Ride for Kids Wed 28 Oct A short introduction to Riverford for the children including a tractor ride to see where and how we grow our vegetables. Followed by a child-friendly two course supper in the Field Kitchen. Tour at 16h. £16 adult / £10.50 child.

• War of the Wizards at Woodlands Firework Festival 7th Nov Best Wizard, Witch & Warlock competition and Parade to the lighting of the bonfire at 6.30pm Devon’s Monstrous Firework display 7.15 BBQ, Sideshows, Live Band Ben the Master Juggler & Spangles the Clown Come for the day and stay for the evening Free!
• Dart Drama Festival 10, 11, 13 & 14 November 2009
• Dartmouth Christmas Lights switch on ** Nov 2008

• Firework Festival at Woodlands Park.  Jurassic Inferno Bonfire, Devon’s Monstrous Firework display, BBQ, Bar, Sideshows, Benco the Master Juggler,  Spangles the Clown from 6.00 - 8.30pm OR come for the day - stay for the evening party Free
• Tar Barrels    5th November  Ottery St Mary;  The World Famous Tar Barrel carrying and Bonfire – Every year on November 5th for reasons lost in antiquity, the Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary to the delight of thousands of visitors.
• Dart Drama Festival 10, 11, 13 & 14 November 2009
• Candlelit Dartmouth, Sat 12 – Sun 13 Dec Candlelit Dartmouth, and late night shopping
• Dartmouth Golf & Country Club   Christmas Party Nights Many dates in December, phone for more details.   Why not bring your party to our party!   Join us for one of our Christmas Party nights on a Friday and Saturday night in December.  Enjoy a five-course dinner and then boogie the night away.
• Dartmouth Players Flavel ** December 2008
• Totnes Christmas Festival Evenings Dec (usually the first three Tuesdays)
• New Year Street Fancy Dress Party - 31 Dec Street party of par excellence

Check out the "Special Offers and Availability" on the Hillfield Web Site or View the Visitors Book

We hope you visit us soon!

Michael & Caroline

                                                       The Hillfield Village Team.