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Easter was an unexpected scorcher
but with the gallons of rain in early spring the lanes,
hedgerows and woods are now carpeted with an outstanding
display of billions of flowers. The Wisteria
has never been better! Can we hope for
more of the same at Whitsun? We do.
Now of course is the time to come to
the West Country to see the countryside at its very
best. Discover the joy of wandering the lanes
and footpaths. Drink in the scent of a bluebell
wood, marvel at a million shades of green
from a Dartmoor tor or laze away world-weariness in a
welcoming pub or tea shop. It’s ‘show
time’ in the West Country – don’t
miss it!
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This is a broad-based selection of events based both on
and off the water around the Fal Estuary (stretching
from Falmouth to Truro, including St Mawes and Anthony
Head).
www.falriverfestival.co.uk |
The Devon County Show from 17th -19th May
close to Exeter is the first of the big South West County
shows and you’ll find 3 days crammed with fantastic
livestock, food and drink and unexpected entertainment.
And don’t forget the Royal Cornwall Show
starting on June 7th…more later.
http://www.devoncountyshow.co.uk/
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The Heritage Festival offers residents and visitors the
chance to celebrate the rich history that
is unique to Brixham, whilst joining in the fun
events. The week starts with a new stage musical
(folk and sea shanties) telling the story of a Brixham smuggler
and the Great Gale of 1866.
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The Potwalloping Festival at Westward
Ho! is back from 26th - 28th May. With live music, stalls
and plenty of entertainment it is a weekend not to be missed!
Entry is free.
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The Whitsun Bank Holiday heralds the Weymouth Oyster Festival.
The Festival has become an annual tradition in Weymouth's
Old Harbour, and visitors will find Hope Square
filled with the sights and smells of food stalls from local
restaurants and, of course, the oysters!
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…for some great walking opportunities on Dartmoor
and Exmoor.
On Dartmoor, there are Butterfly
walks and Dusk Walks from May all through the summer.
www.dartmoornaturetours.co.uk
or phone Phil on 0785 8421 148 for details and costs.
Also,
Join Exmoor’s Mire Project Officer
on visits to some beautiful bouncing bogs
and rare plants and learn about preservation
work and maybe see some red deer. 22nd- 24th May.
Tel: 01398 323841
WWW:
http://www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/event_description?ID=4355
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Call up Woodball Ltd for a great choice
of locally-sourced home cooked menus
delivered to your holiday cottage
www.woodball.co.uk,
Email Feedme@woodball.co.uk
or call Natacha and Giles on 01837 840011 for menu details.
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In deepest Dartmoor a horsedrawn carriage
rumbles you on a pot-holed journey to the source of Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle’s tale, The Hound of the
Baskervilles. A very alarming story unfolds as
you enjoy a sumptious dinner….go
to www.baskervillecarriages.co.uk
for more about this murky tale…if you dare!!
There's £5 per person off for all holidaymakers with
Helpful Holidays - parties of 6 are ideal!
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We do hope our second supplement of
new holiday homes reached you. Give us a call if you want
one or if you'd like a copy of our 215 page main
brochure. It's full of more than 500 fantastic
self-catering holiday homes of all sizes, all
regulary inspected by our sales team.
Since the last supplement was printed a converted
stone barn at Wheddon Cross has joined us. As
always, this and all our holiday homes come with our whole-hearted
recommendation.
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| April is an amazing month for birthdays
at Helpful Holidays and we seem to stagger from one sumptious
cake to another (all baked by Wendy). This year
there were also extra celebrations for
one of our property managers Gill (60th)
so we surprised her with a lunchtime do, ipod and walking
boots here in the office (for those of you with beady eyes
it was my 40th too ... ho hum). |
We hope you have wonderful holidays in the West Country
this year.
As always, if you need help choosing, just call us, and
we'll do our best to help you find a holiday home that
meets your dreams.
Best wishes
Moray Bowater
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