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Archive for March, 2007

House of Marbles

Saturday, March 31st, 2007

A working Glass and Games Factory set in an historic Pottery. Makers and purveyors of a world famous range of Glass Marbles, Glassware, Traditional Games,Toys and Crafts.
House of Marbles, The Old Pottery, Pottery Road, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9DS, England
Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop would […]

South Devon Cows

Friday, March 30th, 2007

South Devon Cows are affectionately known as Orange Elephants because of their large size, large faces and rusty coloured coats! Taverners Farm in Kennford near Exeter is the one remaining farm in the world still milking this traditional breed. Orange Elephant Icecream is just one of the delicious recipes available from their icecream parlour. […]

The Tivoli Cinema Petition

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

The Tivoli Cinema in Tiverton was built in 1932. Independently run, it is the only cinema in Mid-Devon and is a unique traditional experience.Their lease expires in August this year and, despite repeated requests, the landlord refuses to say what is planned for the Tivoli site after August 2007. There is great concern that this […]

Devon Scent

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

Now based in Tiverton, Floris is one of the oldest English Fragrance Houses in operation and is still family owned. It is the choice of fictional legends. James Bond always wore Floris no. 89! The Natural Benefits Range has been created using certifired organic ingredients derived from plants, vegetables and natural essential oils. Local […]

Learn to Surf

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop promote safety as being integral to surfing. Have some lessons! Surfing is not just a young sport and you don’t have to be superfit to enjoy it. Croyde is renowned for its surfing conditions and has one of the best beaches in Devon. Facing the North Atlantic on a good day […]

Classical MileEnd Alpacas

Monday, March 26th, 2007

Go along to one of their Discover Alpacas events (29th April, 27th May, 15th July) to find out everything about these wonderful animals. For this event please download a form:www.alpaca-uk.co.uk
They will also be having a Farm Open Day on 10th June, from 11am–4pm. Just drop in.
Independent advice on choosing alpacas. Affordable prices to suit all […]

The Eden Project

Monday, March 26th, 2007

Eden educates us about our relationship with and dependence upon plants. Much of our food, our clothes, our shelter and our medicines come from the plant world. Without plants there would be no oxygen for us to breathe, no life on earth. Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop would recommend a visit to this worthwhile Project in […]

Branscombe Beach

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

Branscombe Beach near Seaton in Devon is now open after being closed during the MSC Napoli incident. The shingle and pebble beach is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the coastal scenery. Excellent beach facilities. Good walking trails nearby. Plenty to see in what’s claimed to be the country’s longest village. Dickie Dirts […]

Sunrise

Friday, March 16th, 2007

A stunning sunrise taken at Budleigh Salterton on the East Devon Coast, March 16th at 6.30am
Photograph courtesy of JAW
Just one of a series of sunrise photographs promoted by Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop

Family Crests & Mottos

Saturday, March 10th, 2007

Handmade in marble using traditional methods this exciting new gift will shortly be available only through Dickie Dirts Curiosity Shop. Easy to order. Delivery within 4-6 weeks.