DUB MAFIA (formerly BLACKOUT) PLAY THE FACTORY WITH SUPPORT FROM THE LIQUIDATORS AKA

A few members from that much loved North Devon band BLACKOUT from a few years back now will be returning to North Devon under the Monika of Dub Mafia. Since forming 4 years ago, Bristol-based Dub Mafia have become one of the most popular dance acts in the UK, Europe and beyond. The seven-piece band – who blend drum and bass, dub, dubstep, bashment, breakbeat and world music into their own unique sound (with a strict policy of ‘no backing tracks’ – ever) receive rave reviews wherever they play – from sweaty clubs to packed festivals: “Dub Mafia are ones to watch and we think they are heading for big things" www.vuguide.co.uk “Playing their third show in the past 24 hours, the drum and bass mob are destroying the tent with their dirty bass and dubstep rhythms … Wychwood is left shaken from the wobble bass and filthy drops … the band quickly amass the biggest crowd of the day at the BBC Introducing stage – the chairs and tables have even been pushed back to accommodate all the dubsteppers” www.theregoesthefear.com. ”The party was truly kicked off by Dub Mafia, who stirred up the first dance pit of the day with their rude boy (and girl) dub rock.” www.virtualfestivals.com Fronted by singer Eva Lazarus, the band have won over hundreds of thousands of fans over the last year, including show-stealing performances on the main stage at Outlook in Croatia (Europe’s biggest drum and bass music festival), the Matscher Au Reloaded festival in Northern Italy and a special guest slot in Romania supporting the legendary LTJ Bukem. 2010 was just as busy, as they toured tirelessly through the UK, Germany, Holland, Denmark, Finland, Poland and Croatia. Videos for four of their most popular tracks – Breakneck, Danger, Dub Specialists and Under The Radar – have racked up more than 800,000 views on Youtube. Support comes from local favourite’s The Liquidators AKA. 

Doors open at 8pm

Advance tickets £7.00 (subject to booking fee)

Physical tickets available from: Beats Workin, Barnstaple, and North Devon Theatres

Online tickets available from: www.undergroundtickets.net and www.northdevontheatres.org.uk

DUB MAFIA (formerly BLACKOUT) PLAY THE FACTORY WITH SUPPORT FROM THE LIQUIDATORS AKA -SATURDAY 10TH MAY 8pm

Bluebells all the way. From the Summer House to the Gazebo

We tip-toed through the Bluebells at Hartland Abbey on Bank Holiday Monday and this time we took the high road from the Summer House to the Gazebo. As usual on Wildflower Days Lord and Lady Stucley were busy welcoming visitors and they let us know that the Bluebells were especially good along here and we weren't disappointed. This path was opened last year and winds through a steep banked ancient woodland high above the long meadow with occasional glimpses of the tower of St. Nectan's, at Stoke on the opposite side of the valley. The old trees are sprouting fresh green leaves, wildflowers are awakening and it was warm enough for the butterflies and bees to venture out, I spotted a Red-tailed Bumble Bee, a Speckled Wood and a Large White butterfly and amidst the waving sea of Bluebells, were pockets of Primroses, Ramsoms, Wood Anemone, Red Campion, Dog Violet, Greater Stitchwort and spiky Dogs Mercury. I also spotted one Early Spotted Orchid and a couple of Bugle. The path emerges into the light and the sight of the sea, the Gazebo is perched at the end on the rocky hillside above Blackpool Mill Cove. From here I caught sight of the white fluffy blossom on the stunted Blackthorn beside the Southwest Coast Path. After enjoying the view from the Gazebo we continued down and followed the path beside Blackpool Mill Cottage. The first buds of the Thrift Sea Pinks were on show on the edge of the cliff above the beach. We sat and watched a huge container ship on the horizon then headed back via the low road for tea and Walnut Cake at the Abbey Kitchens. Article and photos copyright Pat Adams

Keep the home fire burning in the Summer House

Old trees sprouting fresh green leaves 

The Gazebo - a room with a view

• Visit Hartland Abbey  Web Site for opening times and special events.

 Don’t miss the next Bluebell Day on  27^th April 2014.

• Explore Hartland and Beyond with the North Devon Focus Picture Tour
• North Devon Focus - Hartland Abbey Highlights on Flickr 
• North Devon Coast & Country Chronicle Facebook - From the Walled Garden to the Sea

Active Devon. North Devon & Torridge Club Support Evening Spring 2014

Active Devon are the County Sports Partnership for Devon and are funded by Sport England. Their role is to support clubs with development and to offer opportunities for:

1. Youngsters that drop out of sport
2. Individuals with disability
3. Older people to partake in sport and physical activity. 

The Active Devon Club Support Evening is aimed at helping support local clubs, giving advice on funding and involving more Women in Sport. Active Devon will be hosting Club Support Evenings throughout Devon, dates are listed below.  They are due to host the North Devon & Torridge Evening on Tuesday 20th May at Bideford Boxing Club, Polyfields Centre.  Please follow this link to book your place   

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Active Devon are also working in partnership with Surf Life Saving UK to run a multi-sport event at Putsborough Beach on June 7th 

• About Active Devon
• Surf Life Saving UK