Our pick of the week’s events

29th January 2026 Bob Carpenter

Totnes Poetry pop-up shop. Castle Books. Fri 30 Jan – Sun 1 Feb.

On the spot personal poems!

Daily creative writing workshops!

Daily lunchtime performances by local poets!

And more!!!

Totnes Car Hire drop-in. Climate Hub. Fri 30 Jan. 11.00am-2.00pm.

Drop in and speak to Steve Rogers, the coordinator of E-cocars, the Totnes Car Club. The club offers a sustainable car hire option — primarily for drivers who only need to use a car occasionally, can’t afford to own or can’t justify the cost of owning a car.

Theatre auditions. Dartington Village Hall. Fri 30 Jan. 4.00-6.30pm.

Ms de Wolf and her infamous crew, including the famous dancer Queenie Heart, have been raking in the chips at the Wolf inc Casino for decades.

But, on the other side of the neighbourhood, the biggest heist in history is being planned. Headed up by the best cons in town. Alison Wonderland and Belle the Beast have to pull together the perfect team. Will The Hair be available? Or is she still locked up in HMP The Tower? And what about The Princess? Will she join the crew?

In this deadly game of cat and mouse, will the sleuths stop the heist? Will the con be on? Or will de Wolf win again?

VOX Theatre School is looking for performers aged 9–18 with big imaginations and a sense of fun. Bring a character you’ve always wanted to play – every role is written specially for the cast focusing on what they want to do and how big a part they want to play.

Big Quiz. Rugby Club. Fri 30 Jan. 7.00-9.00pm.

Rising Tide live music. Dartmouth Inn. Fri 30 Jan. 7.30pm.

Have you been waiting all month to get out, sing loud, and dust off those dancing shoes?

Join us for live music with ‘Rising Tide’ playing a mix of modern and classic hits — the songs you know, love, and can’t help but sing along to.

It’s been a long month… you’ve earned a proper night out.

Grab your mates, grab a drink, and let’s make a night of it!

Winter Beer Festival. Albert Inn. Fri 30 Jan – Sun 1 Feb.

The annual Albert Inn beer festival featuring the Bridgetown Brewery range of beers – including up to FOUR specials! Around 10-12 beers in total, depending on availability plus ciders.
Music on Saturday evening (8pm ish onwards) comes from King Colobus.
Opening times (food times in brackets);
Fri: 3-11pm (3-9pm)
Sat: noon-11pm (1-8pm)
Sun: noon-7pm (noon-7pm)

All welcome as always – see you there!

Drumsound. Forge Therapy Centre. Sat 31 Jan. 9.00-10.00am.

DrumSound, a deeply immersive vibrational medicine experience. Relax • Release • Recover on Saturday 31st January, 9-10am at The Forge Therapy Centre, Totnes, £15pp

Please contact me to book your space. Health disclaimer applies to all sound sessions. Experiences vary on the individual

Mindful Living in a Frantic World course starts. Sat 31 Jan. 10.00am-1.30pm.

Join a small, in-person group where you’ll
learn grounded, evidence-based mindfulness tools to restore balance, reduce
stress, and reconnect with what nourishes you — supported by simple practices,
gentle nature-based moments, and experienced guidance.

The Big Give ceilidh – Mayor’s Charity Dance. Civic Hall. Sat 31 Jan. 7.30pm.

Come and join The Mayor’s Dance on Saturday 31st January in the civic hall. Featuring The Bears Den for dancing and songs from The Sea Gals.

Fundraiser for Stepping Stones in Totnes and also Bridgetown Alive.

Swing your partner, and raise money for two local charities at the same time.

Lifter Album Launch Saturday 31st Jan – 4pm & 8pm

Terence Waldstadt gig. King Bill. Sat 31 Jan. 9.00pm.

The fantastically talented Terence returns to the King William for his first gig of 2026. Terence performs a wide range of classic and alternative rock covers, from the last 60 years, including hits by Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers( although his Blackbird by the Beatles is a firm favourite)

Family Funday Sunday – free. Things Happen Here (Dartington). Sun 1 Feb.

Jazz Brew Sunday – Riviera Ramblers. Totnes Cinema. Sun 1 Feb. 12.00-2.00pm.

It’s the first Sunday of the month so that means we welcome back the fabulous, the Riviera Ramblers. Bringing their unmistakable swing, charm, and vintage New Orleans flair — the perfect soundtrack to a lazy Sunday. Sit back with a drink, soak up the rhythm, and let the good times roll!
Music from 12-2pm. Free entry as always, but donations to musicians welcome. Come early to grab a seat as we always fill up fast!

We are open from 10am, serving delicious home-made cakes, Crankhouse coffee and speciality teas. Wonderful cocktails and full bar from 12pm

Fireside Talk – Hot-cold therapy & sauna health. Somewhere Sauna (Dartington). Mon 2 Feb. 7.30-9.30pm.

We have 2 fireside talks and saunas coming up in February:

Monday 2nd February: Science of Hot + Cold Therapy and benefits of Sauna on your health (with special focus on women)

Sunday 22nd February: Herbalism, sauna and healing – a sensory talk exploring plants, heat and community healing.

Both sessions include 45 minute talk and 70 minute sauna session.

Booking at: https://www.thesomewheresauna.com/special-events-dartington

Learn how to prune apple trees. Follaton Arboretum. Tue 3 Feb. 10.00am-1.00pm.

Come and learn how to prune as we carry out maintenance on our community orchards in January and February. We will give you full instruction, so no previous experience needed. We will also provide all the tools you need, so just turn up and remember to wrap up warm!

St Mary’s Re-opening – cafe & free organ recital. St Mary’s Church (Totnes). Tue 3 Feb. 10.00am-2.00pm.

St Mary’s is reopening! The church organ is a wonderful historic instrument made in 1861 by Henry “Father” Willis. It’s been wrapped up for the last year while the church restoration took place so it’s coming out of hibernation with a free lunchtime organ recital at 1pm on Tuesday 3rd February by resident organist Ian Curror playing lots of organ favourites. There’s a cafe that morning too so come early, get a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy it!

Teatime Talk – introduction to beekeeping. Garden Cafe (Dartington). Tue 3 Feb. 2.30-4.00pm.

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Womb Yoga classes start. Birdwood House. Tue 3 Feb. 7.00-8.30pm.

Womb Yoga weaves together rhythmic movements with conscious breath, sacred sound & the deep rest of yoga nidra.

These nourishing practices reconnect us to the original blood wisdom of our womb/womb space; the source of our creativity & feminine power.

Join me every Tuesday evening at Birdwood House (Totnes) to receive the delicious goodness of womb yoga

Dartsong Chorus starts. Methodist Church. Tue 3 Feb. 7.30-9.30pm.

This term Dartsong Chorus is open to tenors and basses. We meet Tuesdays 7.30-9.30 on Totnes high street, auditions are on 2nd Feb and our final performance is on 3rd April, £80 for the term. Check for details of auditions

Lindy Hop swing dance starts. Royal Seven Stars Hotel. Wed 4 Feb. 7.15-8.45pm.

Starts this week in Totnes!!! Your chance to learn this awesome Swing Dance book for 4 weeks and see how you get on! We know you will love it. Not just a dance but a way of life! Make new friend, get fit the fun way! When you start you wont want it to end.. fortunately we will be running another course straight after this one! No need to book turn up on the night with cash only £32 or pay in advance via bank transfer email janeswlindyhoppers@yahoo.com

Youth Theatre for 10-14 year-olds. The Mansion. Thu 5 Feb. 4.00pm.