Down on Pennywell Farm this Whitsun

On Thursday 28th and Friday 29th May Professor Malcolm Jephcott returns with Nutty Noah, bringing his own particular brand of side splitting nuttiness to Pennywell. And on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th May there will be comedy juggling in the Farmyard Theatre. Pennywell Farm offers hands on experience of handling farm animals from lambs to hens and piglets to alpacas. There is also falconry displays, quad bikes and the chance to drive you own mini tractor at the new Tractor Ted Village.  Pennywell Farm in open daily from 10am to 5pm.  www.pennywellfarm.co.uk

Riverford Field Kitchen

Calling all budding young gardeners and mini master chefs to On Tuesday 26th May you can have a go at cooking fresh seasonal produce and learn about how it is grown.  Early supper and tractor ride 27th & Riverford nature walk 28th May.  Book in advance by phone (01803 762074)

• what do you need to bring?  Riverford is a working farm so prepare for the great British weather and bring comfortable shoes or wellies and a waterproof coat.
• what else do I need to know?  Watch out for machinery, water, rough ground etc.
• how do I book a meal and tour?  Call 01803 762074
• What is the Field Kitchen?  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.

• what can I expect?

  Eating in the Field Kitchen is something to remember. We use the freshest seasonal produce picked from our fields and offer a set menu (with a meat, vegetarian and children’s option). Help yourself to big bowlfuls of mouthwatering vegetable side dishes that will renew your love of veg (we have converted many a beetroot-hater over the years). Save some room for an irresistible pudding. Meals are informal, relaxed and communal. Children welcome.  http://www.riverford.co.uk

Dartmouth Castle

Experience life in a 19th Century Garrison at On Sunday 24th to Monday 25th May Victorian Gunners will be occupying the castle and recreating garrison life in the 19th century. There will be demonstrations of rifle and bayonet use and stories of how the garrison protected the town.  Dartmouth Castle has looked over the entrance to the Dart Estuary and the town of Dartmouth for 600 years and offers spectacular views. You can even arrive by boat from Dartmouth quay.  The castle is open daily from 10.00am - 5.00pm. www.english-heritage.org.uk/dartmouth

Woodlands Leisure Park 

Special events every day of the holidays!

Whitsun Holiday Hi-jinks including Spangles the Clown, Richie award winning street performer, Nutty Noah, Emazdad the magician, Ben the Master Juggler plus Circus Berzercus and Father Mike's Jazz Band

• 23rd May -  Spangles the Clown
• 24th May – Richie - Award Winning Street Performer
• 25th May – Emazdad the Magician, Nutty Noah and Father Mike’s Jazz Band
• 26th May – Emazdad the Magician Richie - Award Winning Street Performer
• 27th May – Richie – Award Winning Street Performer and Ben the Master Juggler
• 28th May – Emazdad the Magician and Ben the Master Juggler
• 29th May – Spangles the Clown and Richie – Award Winning Street Performer
• 30th May – Spangles the Clown
• 31st May – Ben the Master Juggler

http://www.woodlandspark.com/

By the Dart

Introducing a new publication to enhance your enjoyment of your holiday in and around Dartmouth.  A copy of the Monthly Community Magazine and Business Directory for Dartmouth and surrounding Villages is provided in every Cottage and Apartment at Hillfields.  This month they continue Nick Shepard's journey along the Dart.  Interviews with the local Coastguard, Artist Trevor Price, the team on Resnova, Greenway's property manager and the Chairman of the music festival.  There is information about new business's in Dartmouth as well as reviews of some that are long long established.  We are hopeful of providing a regular link to this publication to keep the friends and regular Guest's of Hillfield with all the local gossip.. By the Dart

Rent a Scoota

Is your agility not what it used to be? Does your freedom and independence suffer because of a lack of mobility?  Rent a Scoota may be able to help get the most out of your Holiday with some of the best deals for mobility scooter hire in South Devon.  Their friendly staff are always on hand to advise you of the best package for you.  Short-term hire and longer-term rental can be easily arranged so if you require a mobility scooter hire for a family holiday, they can organise this for you.  Why not hire one of their mobility scooters next time you go on holiday?  Folding models are available to fit in the back of your car to enable you to get the most from your holiday in South Devon.  www.rentascoota.com

Looking forward to meeting up at Hillfield's very soon!

Michael & Caroline

                                                       The Hillfield Village Team.