What's Happening in Bovey Tracey
Newsletter 4, March 2025
Welcome to our new subscribers.
I am happy to use any suitable information you might have about events taking place in and around Bovey. I can even practise my Canva skills and create a poster for Facebook etc. So please do let me know what’s going on.
We were so pleased to see the success of First Draft Books' mini production at the Riverside Community Centre. It was certainly the largest event that has been hosted in the building. It was super to see so many people coming to an entertainment event in the town. Hopefully this will encourage other local venues to consider accommodating similar such events in the future. It was encouraging to know that families are able to support opportunities like this.
There are a number of table-top type sales coming up including one this Saturday 22nd March and one on the 12th April. Both of these are to raise money for runners taking part in the London Marathon. Charities ask that they raise £3000 to ‘pay’ for the opportunity to be part of the race. It is a huge amount for individual to achieve. We wish them luck in the race and in gaining the sponsorship.
We also have a young local entrepreneur starting his Makers Gift Markets here at the RCC April 19th. Bradley is a member of the Widecombe Crafters and has decided to bring something similar to Bovey Tracey. He would like to offer this as a regular feature to benefit locals and to bring tourists into town to maximise their holiday spending locally.
It is good to see that Carol Stoneman’s Charity bingo events have found a new home whilst The Dolphin is closed. Dates have been published on What’s on Bovey to take place Bovey Scout Hut.
Monday 14th April - Profits to Rowcroft
Monday 11th August - Profits to Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool
Monday 27th October - profits to Bovey Tracey Scouts
Saturday 22nd November - Profits to the British Heart Foundation
Wishing you all a March full of great things to take part in.
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Regular Events
Riversong Choir New Venue!
The Bovey Shed
The Bovey Shed.
We are now OPEN!
Unit 5/6, Dolphin Square, Station Rd. BT.
(The Dolphin Hotel car park).
We have decided that, initially, we will be open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 9am to 5pm, give or take a few minutes here and there!
Now, I have a list of names of those who expressed their interest in the Bovey Shed on previous Facebook posts, either for themselves or for others.
I would like to invite you to either come along and see for yourself what we’ve been doing or to message me with contact details so that we can discuss what’s happening.
We are currently making some work benches for ourselves and have a couple of small projects on the go. We have been in contact with The National Trust and other groups about making various boxes and frames and anticipate future enquiries from individuals and groups alike.
We look forward to seeing you at the shed and having a chat over a coffee and maybe even a cake.
Tai Chi Starting Next Week
Living with Memory Problems
The Conscious Reader Book Club
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Together we will explore the book’s powerful steps, sharing insights and supporting each other in a positive, growth-focused space. This is your time to reflect, grow, and create meaningful change for 2025.
This relaxed and friendly small group will allow you to reflect, grow, and start creating the life you truly want.
Contact Gayner Harriet Taylor for more details and to book your space: 07968190172
Bovey Tracey Golf Centre
New Opportunity at the RCC
Dartmoor Whisky Distillery Bovey Tracey
Winter Activities at the RCC
Please see all the great activities taking place regularly at the RCC. We are really pleased to announce the new French Evening Class starting in January. It is not too late to join this, or any of the classes listed.
Winter activities at the RCC 1
Carers Support Group
Jolly Babies
Hi there!
I run Jolly Melodies music classes weekly on Thursday mornings from the Riverside Community Centre - 10am for toddlers and preschoolers, 11am for babies under 14 months
It’s £6.50 per session and we enjoy half term themed blocks of classes - we are currently enjoying our festive block but there are spaces available.
Classes can be booked by email to the address above, or via my Facebook page (see link)
or by messaging Lou on 07773029234
Let's Talk French Evening
Better Places Supermarket
On Tuesday the 26th November we are proud to have launched a new Bovey Tracey Social Supermarket!
A place to get lots of affordable food for £4.50!
Help with the rising cost of living as well as reducing food waste.
It’s a first come first served system and we have no idea how many of you will come along, so please bear with us whilst we work out how much stock we need each week.
There will be a free table for donations too so if you need to clear space in your cupboards you know where to bring your unwanted food!
Please come and support.
Open from 3pm every Tuesday.
Spud Club
Every Monday in Heathfield Community Centre during term time.
Craft Events in Hennock
Please contact Angela for more details on
07921 768408
angbas95@gmail.com
Yarn and Yabber!
Tuesday Hub
Social Supermarket
Coming to Bovey Tracey.
Get involved...You are important!!
Growing Spaces
Enjoy gardening? Want to support the local community?
Then please get in touch...your help will be very much appreciated.
Bickington Community Fridge
Don't be confused (like I was!)...the community fridges in Bovey and Bickington are for everyone to use. Their purpose is to save food waste, not necessarily to save money (although it does do that too!). Pop along to your local community fridge and have a look. You will find food which should still be edible, within it's 'use by' life and still be great to consume.
Spaces for Hire
k.einzig-pilling@boveytraceyyouthcafe.org
Teignbridge Community Project
Do you fancy taking part in some projects/activities with us?
If you would like to try your hand at some starter level activities such as; textiles, baking, arts & crafts, wood work, gardening, digital skills, hair & Nails, candle & jewellery making. Then we have all of the resources to facilitate that for you.
We offer it all in a really positive and relaxed environment.
You can book 1hour sessions at £10 per hour at times that are convenient to you. Please drop us a message if you would like to come and have a look around before signing up.
Bovey Paradiso
The Rooted Yoga
Bounce and Rhyme
Free tickets are now available for Thursday afternoon's Bounce & Rhyme and Stay & Play, click the link to book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../bounce-rhyme-tickets...
If you should book a space and then find you can't attend, please do cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or by contacting the library, so that someone else can have you place. We have a waiting list most weeks so this really helps as many people attend as possible. Thank you!
Brighter Horizons
We are a group for ladies over the age of 18, one of our facilitators will be at the door to walk through it with you, as we know it’s hard as we have done it ourselves.
We meet at Newton Abbot Library
Kettle on from 6.40pm
Meeting 7pm-9pm
Be lovely to see you
