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Totnes Labour on Wollaston quitting Tory party

The following is a statement from Totnes and South Devon Labour Party responding to Dr S Wollaston's recent action and commentary (emphasis added by Totnes Pulse). "Totnes and South Devon Labour Party welcomes Sarah Wollaston's resignation from the Conservative Party. We agree with Sarah Wollaston that the Conservatives and their ...
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Dr Sarah Wollaston Quits the Tory Party

20th February 2019 Dr Wollaston MP Resigns the Conservative Party Whip Dr Wollaston MP for the Totnes Constituency resigned the Conservative Party whip today and will now sit as an independent MP. Dr Wollaston has switched to the new centre grouping of independent MPs: https://theindependent.group/ Dr Wollaston said: ‘It is with ...
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Renovation by The Golden Iris

12th February 2019 Over the last two years a dedicated group of young people have been working locally to provide creative spaces for themselves and other vulnerable people in the community. They are concerned by the increasing challenges they see around mental health which as they say “remain invisible to ...
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Pay to Pee?

Have the pay toilets been tharwted? Not yet. South Hams District Council recently revealed plans to install pay toilet systems at a cost of £50,000 in the 3 public facilities in Totnes. It seems public dunny facilities are funded from central government - not Council Tax and this funding has ...
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Totnes Gives You XXtra

Totnes XX is a brand-new boutique festival combining music, film, comedy, art, debate and workshops, and taking place in multiple venues across the town over the weekend of 7th-10th March to coincide with International Women’s Day 2019. The packed programme of events kicks off with a special edition of the popular ...
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february

Citizen Science - Investigations on the River Dart

sat23feb9:45 amCitizen Science - Investigations on the River DartThe Green Table

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Love the Dart? Bring your wellies and learn how to monitor the health of this local landmark with the Westcountry River

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Love the Dart? Bring your wellies and learn how to monitor the health of this local landmark with the Westcountry River Trust by becoming a citizen scientist.

As part of the River Dart Charter for Dartington project, agreeing a shared vision for the stewardship of river at Dartington, here’s an opportunity to learn a little more about monitoring the health of our water.
The Westcountry Rivers Trust will be running several Citizen Science Investigations workshops looking at recording wildlife, water quality and signs of pollution. It’s a fun way to contribute to a growing set of data about the Dart, which we can use to target our work and make real improvements to the river.
We’ll be meeting at The Green Table Cafe at 9:45am before heading down to the waters edge.
Families are welcome, although we’re suggesting ages 6+ for children.
Please dress appropriately to the weather and for working outdoors.

PLEASE NOTE: The 23 February event is for Dartington Members only. All other dates are open to the general public. For more information about the benefits of Dartington Membership, click here.

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(Saturday) 9:45 am

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The Green Table

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Welcome to My World Birdwood House Birdwood House, 44, High Street Totnes TQ9 5SG

sat23feb10:00 amWelcome to My WorldBirdwood House

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'Welcome to my World' is a multimedia exhibition by Ems Coombes. Ems is a disabled artist who has her fingers in many pies. Her watchword is fun but you

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‘Welcome to my World’ is a multimedia exhibition by Ems Coombes.

Ems is a disabled artist who has her fingers in many pies. Her watchword is fun but you can usually find her sleeping… or ‘chilling’ in her space.

This exhibition contains not only paintings and artwork but comedy, music and performance in the evenings.

The evening performances are donation based but are ticketed for number purposes.

Contact ems@strictlycollaborative.co.uk

Time

(Saturday) 10:00 am

Location

Birdwood House

Birdwood House, 44, High Street Totnes TQ9 5SG

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The Inner Council of a Queen Woman Angel Studios South Street, Totnes, TQ9 5DZ

sat23feb10:00 amThe Inner Council of a Queen WomanAngel Studios

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£290 for small budget £350 for balanced budget £400 for women who can afford it (to support the small budget women) Non residential and food not included

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£290 for small budget
£350 for balanced budget
£400 for women who can afford it (to support the small budget women)
Non residential and food not included ♥

Friday all day till around 6pm
Saturday maybe a little later and Sunday we complete a round 5pm 😘

Register your interest, secure your space (limited to 12) and get your preparation document: soulandinfo@gmail.com
https://goo.gl/forms/SIqzSqgJ8M0Y0Gkq2
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The Inner Council of a Queen Woman, meeting her inner resilience
It seems to me that the world longs for whole women, mature, elder, and tempered by Soul’s hand
It seems to me that Mother Earth needs women who act from their Queen

The Queen is the archetype of that which offers a welcome space, to each of us and more broadly to our apocalyptic world. It offers connectivity, wisdom, listening, benevolence and creativity.

The archetype of the Queen when welcomed in its entirety is activated in the service of something bigger than herself. The other 8 archetypes of the woman are then at her service so that she can be fully at the service of Life.

A queen in her light, having integrated her shadow and accompanied by her king, has the ability to recognize, welcome, listen to and protect her people and lands (our Earth).

The inner council of the Queen woman
Listening to our inner counsel brings us to meet our inner archetypes, to welcome their lights and their shadows, to listen to each one, to nourish decision-making for our life, with Life and for life.
The 9 archetypes:
~ The Mother
~ The Child
~ The Nun
~ The Maiden
~ The Magician
~ The Lover
~ The Huntress
~ The Crone
~ The Queen (with her King)

The Queen woman learns to listen and protect life, all beings and the living world, both within the inner council and outside, within her community of human and non-human beings.
During this meeting between women, we will seek to cultivate our inner resilience through listening to the inner advice of our wife Queen.
Who is the Queen Woman?
Why is it important for a woman’s life and for all life?
What are her shadows and lights?
Where does she find support?
Where does she meet the danger?

We will explore and welcome the shadows and lights of each of our female archetypes.

Amongst other things, among our shadows: the fundamentalist, the controller, the superior or stifling mother, the eternal victim, the manipulator, the evil witch, the territorial, the spiritual cannibal, the praying mantis, the destructive teenager, the savior, the super woman and martyrdom …
Among our lights: the foster mother, the child marveled and connected to all, the protectress, the wise, the innocent, the discipline, the one that erases illusions, the witch, the sensual, the mystic.
We will practice this listening and this reception
~ In systemic constellation
~ In Movement
~ In Sharing Circle and Council
~ By creating our personal archetypal flag with fabric, paint, thread and needles.
We will meet them with curiosity, courage, compassion and creativity.
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£290 for small budget
£350 for balanced budget
£400 for women who can afford it (to support the small budget women)
Non residential and food not included ♥

Friday all day till around 6pm
Saturday maybe a little later and Sunday we complete a round 5pm 😘

Register your interest, secure your space (limited to 12) and get your preparation document: soulandinfo@gmail.com
https://goo.gl/forms/SIqzSqgJ8M0Y0Gkq2
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Part of SOULand: Making the World of our Longing: https://www.souland.org/inner-council-of-a-woman.html

Azul-Valerie Thome

Time

(Saturday) 10:00 am

Location

Angel Studios

South Street, Totnes, TQ9 5DZ

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Noise Art Radio - Saturday Club Soundart Radio Studio 4, Dartington Space, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon

sat23feb10:00 amNoise Art Radio - Saturday ClubSoundart Radio

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Excited by radio? Love to make things? Come along to this affordable, Ofsted registered arts and media Saturday club for children aged

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Excited by radio? Love to make things? Come along to this affordable, Ofsted registered arts and media Saturday club for children aged 8-15.

Join us to broadcast your stories, ideas and opinions. Have fun with making, games, storytelling, songs, play, sound recording and experimentation at our beautiful studio on the Dartington Hall estate.

Each session will include art activities, outdoor play and exploration, and radio broadcasting. Our approach is cooperative, child led, collaborative, friendly and creative, where each person is valued. We spend time in nature, talk about the changing seasons and learn through all our senses. Group sizes are small, and well supervised.

The sessions run from 10am-1pm and cost £15. We are an Arts Award Centre, and attendees can achieve a recognised qualification through this scheme.

As an Ofsted registered childcare provider, we work to the highest standards. Our workers are qualified artists, who are DBS checked, first aid trained and experienced with working with children. If your family are claiming tax credits, you may be able to claim 70% of the cost of these activities. Please contact us for further information. There is no additional charge for materials or Arts Award fees.

Noise Art is part of Every Child has a Voice Soundart Radio’s vision for helping all children find their voice on radio. Contact us at info@soundartradio.org.uk for more information.

Time

(Saturday) 10:00 am

Location

Soundart Radio

Studio 4, Dartington Space, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon

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Book Swap/Sale Totnes Library The Mansion, 36 Fore St, Totnes TQ9 5RP

sat23feb11:00 amBook Swap/SaleTotnes Library

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The Friends of Totnes Library are having a Book swap/sale SWAP OLD STORIES FOR NEW ADVENTURES Do you have unwanted books lying around, need to declutter

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The Friends of Totnes Library are having a Book swap/sale
SWAP OLD STORIES FOR NEW ADVENTURES

Do you have unwanted books lying around, need to declutter your children’s books we have the solution:

Bring along any old books you no longer want to swap for lovely new ones completely free of charge. The ultimate way to recycle.

HOW DOES IT WORK?-bring along your books, receive a ticket for each one, choose some lovely new books for each ticket you have, take home, read and enjoy.

You can also just come along and buy some books

Time

(Saturday) 11:00 am

Location

Totnes Library

The Mansion, 36 Fore St, Totnes TQ9 5RP

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The Art of Wellness and Stress Management Through Mindfulness Space Dartington Hall

sat23feb1:30 pmThe Art of Wellness and Stress Management Through MindfulnessSpace

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4 Day Course on alternate Saturdays. 23 February 19, 9 March 19, 23 March 19 (from 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.) & 6 April 19

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4 Day Course on alternate Saturdays.
23 February 19, 9 March 19, 23 March 19
(from 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.)
& 6 April 19 (from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.)

With this accredited course you have access to tried and tested mindfulness meditations and strategies to help you with the complexity and pace of modern life. You are introduced to ways of reducing stress and anxiety, to become more resilient, calmer and motivated. The course is suitable for those who are new to Mindfulness and those who would like to revive their practice and skills.

Health Professionals, Business Owners and Teachers have attended the above course as part of their professional development. It takes place over 4 alternate Saturdays (each class covers 2 weeks of the 8 weeks original format) to suit people who find it difficult to attend evening classes at the end of long working day. This 4 day format also makes it viable for people living some distance away, to attend the daytime course in Totnes.

The course takes place within a supportive, small group setting of a maximum 14 people, in beautiful and peaceful surroundings, in the heart of the Dartington Estate.

What Else Can You Gain From This Course?

• Mindfulness practices and strategies to help manage tension, stress and anxiety and to enhance your health and well-being
• Greater ease when managing difficult thoughts & emotions
• An increased ability to relax, focus and deal better with challenging and stressful situations
• A chance to change the constrictive self-critical approach to a self-caring & constructive approach
• Practical tips on how to integrate mindfulness in your daily life, to help you release tension and choose how to respond before reacting
• 18 hours of tuition & practice with an accredited & experienced mindfulness trainer

Cost: £195
Discount: £25 off each booking, when two or more people book together.
Contact: Daniela Coronelli on Email: m4w.info@gmail.com
Or by telephone: 07941-841555

The last Taster before this course is on Tuesday 12 February (6.30-8.30 p.m.)
To book please click on the page below:
http://www.mindfulness4wellness.org/courses-dates-fees-booking/4590995683

Feel free to share this event information with anyone who you think it may be of benefit to.

Time

(Saturday) 1:30 pm

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Dartington Hall

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse The Barn Cinema Dartington Hall

sat23feb2:00 pmSpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseThe Barn Cinema

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The creative minds behind The Lego Movie bring their unique talents to this reimagining of the Spider-Man universe – taking a

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The creative minds behind The Lego Movie bring their unique talents to this reimagining of the Spider-Man universe – taking a big risk but pulling it off in witty, frenetic style. With groundbreaking animation techniques, this original take on the Marvel comic book hero introduces us to Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, who – bitten by a radioactive spider – suddenly develops mysterious powers which he must use to battle the Kingpin, a hulking madman who can open portals to other dimensions. Brilliantly drawn, it brings Spiderman right up-to-date, with a superior voice cast including Hailee Steinfeld,
Liev Schreiber and Mahershala Ali.

2018 | USA

“a pure blast of creative joy, […] there’s so much going on that a viewer couldn’t possibly catch it all the first time around.”
Christy Lemire, rogerebert.com

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Collect a loyalty card at the Box Office. For every five films you see, you’ll get the sixth one free; this applies to child tickets for BarnKids screenings only.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

The Barn Cinema

Dartington Hall

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Connected Classrooms CPD Schmacher College Schmacher College, Dartington

sat23feb2:30 pmConnected Classrooms CPDEmpathy and Wellbeing into the classSchmacher College

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Young people are growing up in an increasingly complex adult world as they balance the demands of school, exams,friendships and now technology. Some report

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Young people are growing up in an increasingly complex adult world as they balance the demands of school, exams,friendships and now technology. Some report anxiety or depression, others simply feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. Sometimes their teachers share these feelings.

This course is a chance for you to reconnect to your own values and inspirations as a teacher, to understand where and why disconnections are happening in your school and to transform your classroom with critical thinking, empathy and connection.

Led by Rachel Musson – former English teacher and now Director of ThoughtBox Education – this course offers you the energy and insight to become the teacher you wish you’d had at school, and to help your students learn how to feel more resilient and connected.

Key Info:

– A Continuing Professional Development approved course
– Explore key issues affecting emotional health and wellbeing, causing disconnection in the classroom
– Engage in three core areas of connected learning: Self, Society and Environment
– Develop a range of simple, practical SMSC and connected learning ideas to take back and implement into the classroom and whole school environment
– Access an integrated Connected Learning programme for KS3-KS5
– Residential and Non-Residential Options Available

Time

(Saturday) 2:30 pm

Location

Schmacher College

Schmacher College, Dartington

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All is true The Barn Cinema Dartington Hall

sat23feb5:00 pmAll is trueThe Barn Cinema

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Kenneth Branagh directs and stars alongside Judi Dench and Ian McKellen in the Ben Elton-scripted All is True, a fascinating drama

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Kenneth Branagh directs and stars alongside Judi Dench and Ian McKellen in the Ben Elton-scripted All is True, a fascinating drama depicting the mysterious last years of William Shakespeare’s life. In 1613, Shakespeare (Branagh) is universally acknowledged to be the greatest writer of the age. But when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground
the devastated Shakespeare must return to Stratford to face his troubled past and a neglected family. Examining his failings as a husband and father, his very personal search for redemption uncovers secrets and lies within a family at war.

2018 | UK

“There are few contemporary Shakespearean interpreters more experienced than [Kenneth Branagh]”
Elizabeth Weitzman, The Wrap

Time

(Saturday) 5:00 pm

Location

The Barn Cinema

Dartington Hall

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