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Dog owners can head to a secure field in Littlehempston, where the Acorns Puppy Course begins for puppies under 26 weeks old. Running across eight weeks with a maximum of six dogs, the small-group classes teach basic exercises to help young pets become sociable and responsive, using gentle training methods alongside advice for common puppy problems.

Later in the day, the Moor Imagination Centre on Chapel Street in Buckfastleigh hosts Shapeshifting into the future: from the Mabinogion to Dartmoor. Led by educator and rewilder Alan Swindell, the evening features a talk exploring Celtic myth and contemporary issues, followed by a shared dinner and a whole-group discussion. Meanwhile in Ipplepen, Bears Cave: Ritual Theatre invites participants to take part in an open creative session combining movement, meditation and performance. The gathering requires no background in theatre, offering space for unplanned expression through poetry, song, dance and improvisation.

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A new fitness option has arrived in Buckfastleigh with the listing of Pilates with small equipment at the Moor Imagination Centre. The class combines classic Pilates movements with props such as resistance bands and balls to help build strength, balance and mobility. It is open to anyone over the age of 18, particularly those looking to add gentle resistance training to their routine without going to a gym. Participants can hire or buy equipment on the day, or simply bring their own mat, bands, and light weights from home.

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A varied selection of performances is coming to local stages, offering an evening out for music lovers and comedy fans alike. In Buckfastleigh, the Moor Imagination Centre hosts HEATHENS!, a double bill of poetic chaos featuring two former Bards of Exeter: double Glastonbury Festival Poetry Slam winner Jackie Juno and comedian Edward Tripp, who performs with props, music, and theatrical effects. Non-pagans are openly welcome to attend.

Over in Totnes, St Mary's Church on the High Street will be filled with community spirit and Christmas cheer as Martha Tilston and Dartsong Chorus take the stage to share song and raise money for a local charity. Just down the road, SULAM play their second-ever live performance at The Hairy Barista. The musical duo of Arantxa and Galor perform original songs in Spanish, Hebrew, Catalan, and English for a small audience of around 70 people.

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