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The Ten Tors event - takes
place one weekend in May, every year, and is now limited to 2400
individuals
- 400 teams of six teenagers.
The teams, depending on age and
ability,
face hikes of 35, 45 or 55 miles between ten nominated Tors over two
days.
The intention is that the teams shall be self-sufficient, carrying
everything
they need to survive two days on the Moor.
The 2008 Ten Tors Chalenge is to take place between the 10th and 11th of May 2008.
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2008 sees the return of a Craft Fair to Okehampton. There will be 8 fairs throughout the year, likely to increase in number to accommodate an "Aladdin's Cave" market / craft fair.
A great line-up of stalls has been put forward including Hand crafted Cards, Portrait Artists, Jewellery, Flowers, Driftwood Sculptures, Photography, Fair trade Gifts, Marbled Glass, Soaps, Cosmetics and Bath Treats with much more besides. Come along and see what Okehampton has to offer...
Dates for your diary:
- 24th March
- 18th April
- 31st May
- 28th June
- 26 July
- 30th August
- 31st October
- 29th November
Open 9:30am to 2:30pm in the Charter Hall, Okehampton.
The craft Fairs will also feature a raffle, and refreshments provided by the Okehampton Lions Club. We will also be uploading some photos and more information about each of the traders as soon as we know more...
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Okehampton Golf Club nestles in the heart of Devon, sheltered by the highest
tors of Dartmoor, on the northern edge of Devon's magnificent National Park.
Founded in 1913, members, friends and guests have played golf here
for nearly one hundred years and whilst much may have changed, visitors to
Okehampton can always be assured of a warm welcome.
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On
the third Saturday of every month the Okehampton Farmers' Market stands
in the centre of the town spread around St James' Chapel square.
Okehampton is a short distance off the A30 main arterial highway.
The market runs from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm.
Okehampton
Farmers' Market has 20 stalls of local foods & crafts. You will
find pork and pork products, free range chicken, venison, ostrich meat
and products, lamb, beef and game in season. Fresh fish (weather
permitting) and beer. Luxury pâtés, cheeses, preserves, honey, apple
juices and cider. Bread, cakes and chocolates. Vegetables and fruit in
season. Free range eggs, yogurt. Herbs, herbaceous and perennial plants.
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Looking for something to do? Why not visit The New Carlton Cinema?
Market Hall, Okehampton. Read on to find out more about the latest Cinema Listings and times...
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Things to See and Do 
