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The Dancing Tree

Welcome.  This is the exciting Moretonhampstead hub.  A new space for Moretonians to express themselves and for ideas and knowledge to be shared.  Please feel free to browse the categories above, view recent posts below or visit individual organisations pages under the menu at the top of the page.

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Disco in the White Hart

Carnival night disco in the courtyard of the White Hart from 8pm to midnight. Free entry. Come and dance the night away!

Moretonhampstead Annual Carnival

The Carnival is here! The Moreton Carnival runs every year on the 4th Thursday in August in the centre of Moretonhampstead. This is a fantastic tourist attraction and people come from all over the country to visit Moretonhampstead during Carnival week. There are the usual floats and the Carnival Queen during the procession that starts at 6.30pm on Thursday evening 26th August. There is a fair in the local Sentry and a disco at the White Hart from 8pm with free entry. If you are interested in having a float or want to find out more please contact Tim Hills on the Carnival Committee on 01647 440792. Come and join us!

For more information go to the Moretonhampstead website.

Rural Crafts and Skills Day – Finch Foundry, Sticklepath

Saturday 21 August, 11am-4pm: Free live demonstrations of many traditional West-country crafts and the opportunity to buy hand-made items. Further information on 01837 840046 or finchfoundry@nationaltrust.org.uk. Normal admission charges apply.

Woodland Explorer Day – Parke Estate, Bovey Tracey

Wednesday 18 August, 11am-4pm: Go wild in the woods – build dens, follow the nature trail, light a fire, toast marshmallows and make popcorn, plus other kids woodland activities. Child £3 (children must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at National Trust office below the walled garden. Wear suitable footwear and bring a picnic if you want. Booking advisable (weekdays only) on 01626 834748 or dartmoor@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Family Mini Beast Day – Finch Foundry, Sticklepath

Saturday 14 August, 11am-2pm:  Walk around the foundry garden looking for mini-beasts and bugs.  Hunts start at 11am, 12 noon and 1pm.  £2 per chld.  Suitable for children aged 4-12.  Please bring a sweep net or bug viewer if you have one.  Booking essential on 01837 840046 or . . . → Read More: Family Mini Beast Day – Finch Foundry, Sticklepath

Pond Dipping at Parke, Bovey Tracey – Wednesday 11 August, 2-4pm

Another chance to discover the life in the leat with nets and microscopes. Child £2. Booking essential (weekdays only) on 01626 834748 or . . . → Read More: Pond Dipping at Parke, Bovey Tracey – Wednesday 11 August, 2-4pm

Pond Dipping at Parke, Bovey Tracey – Wednesday 28 July, 2-4pm

Discover the life in the leat with the aid of nets and microscopes. Child £2. Booking essential (Monday to Friday only) on 01626 834748 or . . . → Read More: Pond Dipping at Parke, Bovey Tracey – Wednesday 28 July, 2-4pm

Random Chat

Anything you’d like to share, chat about, comment on or talk about to make a difference – this is the category! . . . → Read More: Random Chat

Dowsing Workshop

Dowsing Next Steps with David Lockwood

Curious about dowsing and would like to take this interesting subject further?  Learn how to dowse energy lines and water courses at home. You will also learn how to dowse for health issues for your self and others. This is the second workshop in a certificated course though it . . . → Read More: Dowsing Workshop

Free MyGuide Courses in Moreton Library

myguide is a website designed course to help people take their first steps with computers and the internet.

Registered users get access to an easy-to-use email system and a wide range of online courses for free. Moreton Learning Centre is offering these courses from the library with tutored help on a Tuesday evening. To register please contact . . . → Read More: Free MyGuide Courses in Moreton Library