"South Devon Crab update"

South Devon crab, along with the catchy ‘Have a cracking time in South Devon Devon’ is a new food tourism campaign to get you down to South Devon to enjoy one of the ‘most delicious yet undervalued great natural local resource’, South Devon crab.  The new campaign will be launched by the Visit South Devon tourism partnership and the celebrity seafood chef  Mitch Tonks on Wednesday, 9th June

Did you know 2,000 tonnes of crab are landed in the South Devon Bay area every year yet more than 60 per cent of the crab is exported to France and Spain? And South Devon crab is believed to be the best in the world plus its stocks are plentiful and sustainable.  more

South Devon Crab …cracks national tourism campaign featured on the BBC's Country File on Sunday 6th June.  Julia Bradbury finds out how to crack a crab with Mitch Tonks on Slapton Sands.  Watch the programme on BBC Country File I Player  (scroll forward 51 minutes for the Feature on South Devon Crab, only available until the 12th June)

Check out the new South Devon web site on http://www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk/crab/home

                        "BBC Countryfile Visits Slapton Sands"                          

The BBC Countryfile team visit Slapton Sands, set in south Devon, is renowned as a jewel of the south-west, a captivating area worthy of its national status as a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Julia Bradbury's presents Slapton Ley on the freshwater lagoon to discover what's being done by modern day King Canutes to hold back the sea water and protect this fragile freshwater lake. 

Matt Baker heads to Slapton Sands in Devon on the 66th anniversary of D-Day to discover how a training exercise cost 749 American troops their lives, and finds out why this area is now being used to train a new generation of military recruits. Julia Bradbury's meets Mitch Tonks and finds out how to crack open a crab and enjoy South Devon Crab alfresco style on Slapton Sands.

Watch the programme on BBC Country File I Player  (only available until the 12th June)

"What's on in June" 

Friday 18th June

BBC Antiques Roadshow will be filming for its 33rd series at Britannia Royal Naval College,  Recording dates for 2010 are as follows. The doors will be open from 9.30am to 4.30pm and as long as you are in the queue by 4.30pm you will see an expert.  more

Tuesday 15th June

Barnardo’s Big Toddle Returns to Pennywell

Ahoy there! Pirates will be the theme of the Barnardo’s Big Toddle when it returns to Pennywell Farm near Buckfastleigh on.  Pennywell’s miniature pig ‘Pirate George’ will be there to launch the sponsored toddle which is the UK’s largest fund raising event for children under 5.  You can find more information and details on how to set sail and join the other pirates on the toddle at: more

Sunday 20th June

Woodlands Park, Fathers Day & Vintage & Classic Car Show  Sunday 20th June 2010  This is a ‘Do you remember’ time for Dads, did you have a Ford Anglia or Hillman Minx? Come and admire the classic & treasured vehicles at Woodlands Family Theme Park near Dartmouth, show entry included in usual day admission price.  Also Richie the Street Performer will be here and there's even a free coffee and muffin for Dads who are accompanied by a Child under 14 more

Father's Day fun at Pennywell Farm with all the animals.

Free pasty and a pint for all dads. more

Fathers Day Lunch Dining Train on the Dartmouth Steam Railway & Riverboat Co

Step aboard the luxury dining train - the Devonshire Pullman - for a wonderful experience in first class travel. Enjoy a delicious meal freshly prepared by their our own chef who sources local Devon produce wherever possible. Fresh menus, including a vegetarian option, are planned for each train and we offer a range of fine wines which we have specially selected. more

Exclusive Lunches for deserving dads in Greenway House Kitchen.

12.30-3pm. Normal admission charges apply plus £20 per head. Booking essential 01803 842382 or email greenway@nationaltrust.org.uk

Fathers & Heroes Day at Powderham Castle

This is a special day at Powderham Castle for fathers and members of the UK Armed Forces. Treat them to a day out they'll remember. Activities will take place throughout the day.  The whole day will be geared towards supporting one of their chosen charities 'Help for Heroes'. more

Fathers Day at Crealy Great Adventure Park

Celebrate Fathers’ Day: ‘My Dad, My Hero’ with a special gift for every Father and Grandfather, to show how much they are loved all year round. more

Race for Life at Plymouth Hoe

And one for the Mothers!  Enter now and be one of 4800 women who will walk, jog or run 5k to help us smash the fund raising target of £240,000 for Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work.  Have a great day out with your family and friends and help more people beat cancer. more

Saturday 26 June

Wilder than Wild Day    Go Green at Woodlands Wilder than Wild Day with Devon Wildlife Trust, the Barn Owl Trust and Badger Watch. A fun way to learn about the wealth of Wildlife at Woodlands and in Devon. There are Nature Trails, Quizzes, Hunts, Competitions & lots more on the day. Have a really wild day at Woodlands Near Dartmouth. 

OTHER FORTHCOMING SOUTH DEVON EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED

"View Dartmouth as the Locals Do!"

 

Hillfield Village is working with the "By the Dart" magazine, to make available each issue of the local Dartmouth magazine.

"By the Dart" magazine has become a highly respected and popular publication in very short time, and we're pleased to be working together with Mark Simpson and his team.

"By The Dart", is also an online "animated flipping pages" format of the whole magazine. Using the latest technology to make the process of viewing the magazine online as intuitive and user-friendly as possible.   Click on the image and press f11 to enlarge to full screen, f11 again to return.

"Hillfield Village Recycles"

The Village at Hillfields is surrounded by the countryside of South Devon which plays host to a variety of flora and fauna. We are dedicated to protecting our beautiful 12-acre grounds for our guests to enjoy. It is also important to us that our business is respectful to the planet as a whole.  We are constantly trying to become a more eco-friendly location by encouraging recycling, energy conservation and asking our guests to get involved in our green initiatives.

Hillfields is working in partnership with TQ Recycling which was formed to meet the growing need for Trade Waste Recycling in the South West. We currently can recycle paper (all grades including newspaper and magazines), cardboard, plastic bottles, drinks cans, glass bottles (all colours).

Our environmental policy was constructed so our business works in harmony with the local wildlife. We are currently working on a Wildlife Report which will describe in detail the plants and animals that inhabit our grounds and the local area, along with where to find them and how to protect them. We hope our guests and their families will connect with the environment on their stay and help us take care of it.

Green Services Offered at Hillfield Village

• All plastic, glass, paper, cardboard, metals & cans, toner cartridges at Hillfields are now recycled by TQ recycling. For more information, please visit their Web site at www.tqrecycling.co.uk
• Hillfield Village prides itself in sourcing partnerships with local businesses, all linen and laundry by Dartmouth Laundry.
• All waste matter is dealt with in our eco friendly treatment plant by natural organisms and reed bed filtration.
• Jazz Power provided eco friendly recycled toilet paper, air freshener & glass cleaner.
• M & A Environmental provide washing powder for site use, toilet cleaner, washing up liquid, washroom cleaner.
• Every member of staff, on starting at Hillfield Cottages & Country House, partakes in an induction process which covers all green issues.
• Please find a link to the Environmental Policy at Hillfield Village: Environmental Policy
• Heating to the latest cottages via Geothermal heat pumps.
• Hillfield Village offers access to Wireless Internet to all of its guests.

"You Can Now Book Your Cottage On Line"

New for 2010, you can now book 24/7 on the Hillfield Village web site.  Once you have decided which accommodation you prefer, you will need to check availability on the dates and prices page. You will need to click on the start date, specify the length of stay, number of adults, children and infants.  When you have decided, simply click on the link to "Book Now" which will take you directly to our agents on line booking page.  Fill in your details and follow through to the payment section, fill in all your credit card details in the appropriate boxes and your done!