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Belstone South Tawton South Zeal Sticklepath
Under Cosdon Beacon Dartmoor Devon UK
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Belstone News
Belstone Cricket Club have had a better July with six wins (including a close one wicket win over local rivals Sticklepath) and only two defeats. In the South Devon League Division One a crucial victory was achieved over fellow strugglers Stokeinteignhead which lifted Belstone up the table. It's still a battle to escape the relegation spots though, with another two wins needed out of the remaining four League games to make sure of staying up. Come along to nets on a Friday evening from 6pm , or if you're 16 and under, turn up at 6pm on a Monday evening. |
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Out and about in July . Belstone's Village Fair was very successful, raising £1260. Work has started at the Village Hall on the long awaited kitchen rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the old kitchen. The work is being done by Okehampton builder John Feaver. |
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The old stone, believed to be an ancient coffin cover, which has been propped against the north side of Belstone Church tower since 1920 was recently moved inside the church under the watchful eyes of church wardens Mark Blacksell and Michael Ash and DNPA archaeologist Jane Marchant. It has been micro-chipped for security and the idea is to display it properly in the Lady Chapel with an interpretation board explaining its origins, significance and the meaning of the symbols (a cross within a circle, above the open jaws of a serpent) carved on it. |
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Belstone Art Group, which meets in the Village Hall every Tuesday morning, enjoyed an instructive session on calligraphy from local artist Stella Hudson on 20 July. 75 people visited Andrews Corner on Skaigh Lane on the evenings of 23 and 24 July for a lantern-lit garden opening in aid of the National Gardens Scheme. 155 lanterns were lit to illuminate every corner of this magical spot. |
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| Diary Dates for August and beyond The summer season of Cream Teas in Belstone Village Hall continues on every Sunday in August between 2.30pm and 5.30pm . What better way to finish (or start) your walk than with a speciality ‘Belstone Cream Tea' – tea or coffee, two scones, jam and clotted cream for £3. Home made cakes also available. Paintings by local artists will be on display (and for sale) in the Hall. Just park in the car park and pop across the lane into the Hall. |
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The Thursday morning café continues in the Hall all this month as usual, as does the new Belstone Art Group, which meets in the Hall every Tuesday morning – new faces always welcome. On 17 August Stella Hudson will give the second of her Calligraphy sessions for the Art Group. | ||||
4 August Ladies Club Cream Teas at Dorney, close to the Village Hall. On Saturday 4 September there will be a walking Treasure Hunt around Belstone. Start at 3pm at the Village Hall, then return to the Hall for refreshments around 5pm . £4 for family groups, £1 for individuals. |
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