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Lend your voice to a chorus of hearty tunes for an evening of sea shanties in aid of local lifeboat crews and the Flavel.

Performances will be from ALL HANDS-ON DECK and THE TOTNES SEA GALS

Dart RNLI is one of the busiest lifeboat stations in Devon, on call to emergencies in the Dart Estuary all the way up to Totnes and out to sea. Facing fast-moving water, constant traffic on the river, a tidal estuary, and coastal conditions like swell and exposure to the elements, the lifeboat crew respond to all kinds of rescues. But they can’t do it alone.

These brave volunteers rely on the generous support of caring people like you. Their current station is a temporary building at the end of its lease and, to continue saving lives, they need your help to fund the £1.2M cost of their new lifesaving home.

RNLI Torbay’s crew have been saving lives in the waters in and around Torbay and out into the English Channel in all weathers for over 150 years.

Thursday 23rd April

All tickets £10 

Don’t Be Prey

Across five continents and seven ocean channels, one man confronts fear, uncertainty, and trauma in a fight to reclaim his life.

Don’t Be Prey

 Is an edge-of-your-seat adventure into one man’s fight to reclaim his life by taking on the world’s most dangerous marathon swims, the Oceans Seven. Featuring unforgettable characters, raw vulnerability and breathtaking ocean feats, it’s  a gripping, uplifting journey of resilience, reinvention and what it really takes to survive.

No cage. No wetsuit. No escape. Just man against Mother Nature.

HELENA CLEWS: LIFE DRAWING CLASSES

(max 30 participants)

£95 for block of 4 classes to include complimentary hot drinks and biscuits

Wed 29 Apr

Wed 6 May

Wed 13 May

Wed 20 May

10am -12.30pm

Book your place and join in on the hugely successful life drawing workshops at the Flavel. It's a wonderful opportunity to draw alongside Helena and practice one of the fundamental skills of art.

The workshops are for all abilities. Helena will be available to provide individual feedback and help as necessary. The sessions are divided into the first part of short poses, ranging from 1 - 20 minute poses, a short break and then one long pose for around 55 minutes.

Information on what you need:

Please bring materials that you would like to draw with; ideally some charcoal (compressed and willow), coloured soft pastels, soft pencil (2B or softer) and a rubber. If you have your own paper/sketchbook then please bring that too.

Drawing boards will be provided and sheets of A2 cartridge paper is available to buy in cash on the day - 4 sheets for £1. There will also be some basic materials available on the day in exchange for a cash donation.

Come and join us for a new swing social night.

The Vintage Jazz Collective have a great repertoire of classic and vintage jazz & swing.  Their programme of Lindy, Swing and Charleston tunes played at just the right tempos have built a good relationship with the dance community of Devon.  Learn some Lindy and Swing moves from local aficionados. For complete beginners and experienced dancers alike.

Here’s what some of their audiences say….

"A treat to see in concert and a delight at any event the band create just the right atmosphere”  

"This band really swings!”

‘A band that is a wonderful company of friends and a great musical time”

"It was a great evening of jazz, apart from your superb musicianship your band excludes a great warmth”

Zoe Lambeth - Clarinet, Saxes & Vocals

Steve Dow - Guitar & Vocals

Martin Jenkins -Piano

Jim Rintoul - Double Bass

Gary Evans - Drums

Friday 24th April 2026

Tickets £18

Beginners dance class from 7.00pm and your band will start at 7.30pm  

 

Young Dart Voices is a brand-new youth choir for ages 11-19, which launched in January 2026 at The Flavel Arts Centre in Dartmouth. Led by Jeremy Kenyon, the new Director of Music for the Benefice of Dartmouth and Elle Miles, the choir offers an uplifting and inclusive space for young people to sing music from a variety of genres, build confidence, and make new friends through music.

• Free to join – no previous singing experience required

• Ages: 11–19

• When: Monday evenings at 17.00 from April 20th, 2026

• Where: The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth

• Led by experienced choir director Jeremy Kenyon

The project is part of The Flavel’s ongoing commitment to supporting arts and culture in Dartmouth, and we hope Young Dart Voices will become a vibrant part of local life.

For more details or to register interest, please contact info@theflavel.org.uk or jjkenyon77@gmail.com.

Free

Dates

April 20/27

May 11/18

June 1/8/15/22/29

July 6/13

We are grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for their support