Out and about in September.

I was premature last month in my prediction that Belstone would be promoted to the top division of the South Devon cricket league. We finished equal second with Exeter on 91 points apiece, but after a lot of calculations Exeter gained promotion because their run-rate over the season (5.1 runs per over) was higher than Belstone's (4.3 per over). That's almost inevitable when you compare our lush outfield, well watered by Dartmoor rain, to the close-cropped field in Exeter

New players very welcome. Nets every Friday night from 6pm . Every Monday evening from 6pm is Colts practise.
For further details ring skipper Wayne Pearce on 01837 54774 or secretary Chris Walpole on 01838 840498.

Cricket Club Annual Dinner will be in Belstone Village Hall on Friday 7 October.

Tues 4 Oct and every Tuesday - Belstone Art & Craft Group welcome anyone to join their sessions 9.30 to 12.30 in the Village Hall.  Details from Marion Walpole on 01837 840498.

Thurs 6 and every Thursday - Belstone Cafe and Post Office 9.30 to 12.30.  Great chat, super cheese scones, homemade jam, art cards.

Every Thurs and Friday in the month (except Thurs 27) - early rehearsals for Belstone pantomime 'Mother Goose'. 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

Sun 9 Oct - Harvest Lunch in Belstone Village Hall

Thurs 13 Oct - Skaigh Wood walk with Rupert Lane , DNPA.  Meet in Finch Foundry Carpark 2.30.  Free.  All welcome (including dogs!).

Sat 15  Oct - Skaigh Valley Historical Walk with Chris Walpole.  Meet at Belstone Village Hall 2pm .  The route follows the original A30 (now a track) to The Mount where John Wesley preached in 1744, then to the site in Skaigh valley of the largest waterwheel ever built on mainland Britain. Cream Teas all afternoon in the Hall.  All welcome (including dogs). Stout footwear recommended. Donations invited.

Thurs 27 Oct - South Tawton Garden Club present Lady Skelmersdale on "Bulbs and plants for shady places".  7.30pm in Belstone Village Hall.  All welcome.