Devon Events 2016 All dates are correct at time of being published, please confirm date and event details before making travel arrangements. Yearly events are shown at the beginning of each month in light blue. The diary follows. Events may be cancelled or event dates may be subject to alteration. 

Cinderella The Original Fairytale with fun and laugher for all the family at West Hill Village Hall tickets on sale now from Kate Fraser on 014040812593

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20th January 2013

Look Good, Feel Good, Torbay. Wellbeing Event. Torquay, Devon. Sunday 20th January 2013. From 10:00am - 4:00pm. Free admission. The Red House Hotel, Rousdown Road, Chelston, Torquay. Devon TQ2 6PB
"A new you in 2013" Wellbeing event. Brought to you by "Look Good Feel Good Torbay" YOUR well being is OUR business! Make 2013 your best year yet, keep your promise to you! Various stalls providing personal, physical, emotional, nutritional advice, help and support, plus goodies for sale. Includes: Herbalife, Soul MOT's, Palmistry & Tarot readings, Zero Balancing, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Yoga Torbay, Crystals, Organic skin care, Boot Camp Tasters, Beautiful Hearing Aids, Delicious cakes - and more! 01803 211353

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Annual Events

POWER LIFTING; SOUTH WEST ALL COUNTIES

Holiday on Ice Westpoint Arena Exeter 08444 999955

The Comedy Club - Holsworthy. 01409 253941

Craft 4 Crafters  Westpoint Arena Exeter Devon

Hartland Abbey Snowdrop Weekend, North Devon 01237 441234

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9th February 2013

'Sale of Hearts' Teignmouth TAAG Centre. Northumberland Place
Saturday February 9th. 10.00am 4.00pm 'Sale of Hearts'
Heart orientated objects from Clocks to Mirrors, Wood carving to sea-glass, Handmade cards to Pencil boxes, Aprons to Pin Boards, Cushions to Dolls, Driftwood Hearts to Painted pebbles and lots more. We will also have a range of edible Hearts from chocolates through biscuits to cakes. Coffee and cakes available. All in aid of RNLI.   01626777902

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Annual Events

Paignton Zoo Children's Easter Events

Easter Egg Hunt Buckland Abbey  

Family day at the Cookworthy Museum.

Winter walks on the Taw Estuary: 01392 432691

Moretonhampstead Festival of Food, Drink and the Arts
RSPB Darts Farm, Topsham, Devon EX3 0QH.  01392 432691
RSPB Labrador Bay, Teignmouth, Devon. 01392 432691

 

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Saturdays & Sundays during June & July or by appointment

Sculptural 2013
Garden Sculpture exhibition at Coombe Trenchard Gardens, Lewtrenchard, West Devon EX20 4PW
Saturdays & Sundays during June & July or by appointment.
Dogs welcome
01566 783179

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9th March 2013

Moretonhampstead Festival of food, Drink & the Arts Sat 9th March 2013. This year's Food Festival is going to be even bigger and even better than ever before. Why not visit Moretonhampstead during the Festival 9.30am-4.30pm on 9th March!
There are over 100 exhibitors this year in the food and drink market, cookery demonstrations, kitchen jumble sale, cookery demonstrations, cookery trail, hot and cold food to take away, children's activities, musical entertainment, local artist's studio trail and much, much more. 01647 440960

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16th March 2013

The Night before Patricks Jiggerypipery Dance -Saturday 16th March Doors open: 7.45pm/Music commences 8.30pm. Bar available. This is an exciting evening with a blend of self-composed and traditional tunes for a wild old time of great dance-tunes, Celtic and Irish for a dynamic dance night out! Come along for a fantastic evening at the Parish Hall, Moretonhampstead. £7.00 in advance/£8.00 on the door. Box Office: 01647 441235 and tickets available at the info centre in Moretonhampstead.

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16 March 2013

The Ilsington Community Market. Saturday 16 March 2013. 1 – 4pm at Ilsington Village Hall. Come and join us for an Easter Market with a difference!The Community Market is now a regular event at the Village Hall enabling us to buy locally produced food and crafts……and all right on your doorstep! This market is an Easter special with traditional and modern handmade gifts and locally produced cheese, meat, eggs and veg – perfect ingredients for an Easter family meal. There will be a FREE Children’s Treasure Hunt with a prize for every child entering. One lucky winner will also receive a big Easter Egg! Because the treasure hunt will take place mainly outdoors, please remember wellies and coats if you wish to take part. As usual the café offers a great place to catch up with friends and neighbours and enjoy delicious bacon baps, cakes and hot drinks.
A community table is available if you have a few surplus vegetables, jams or plants to sell. Just bring along your priced items and we will sell them for you! The Village Shop will also be hosting a tasting event and this month it is all about the chocolate! Any profits from this market will be donated to the Red Nose Day Appeal that has been raising money for good causes for 25 years.
If you would like to have a stall at the market, please contact Su Wheaton on 01364 661318. Hoping to see you all there!

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23rd March 2013

Concert at Ottery Parish Church with the Ottery Choral Society at 7.30pm

For further information on events in and around Ottery St Mary please contact, Ottery Information Centre, 10a Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1BZ. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm. 01404813964

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29th March - 1st April 2013

Hartland Arts & Crafts Society Spring Fair, Hartland Parish Hall, Hartland 29th March - 1st April 10.00am, - 5.00pm each day. Free Entry. Paintings, pottery, needlework, novelty items, jewellery, cards, wooden toys, stained glass, fudge, woodturning, soaps, preserves and knitwear are just some of the items available. A unique event with local artisans selling their handcrafted items Refreshments available - Wheelchair access
March 29th - April 1st 10.00am - 5.00pm Entry Free Open 10.00am - 5.00pm each day Free Entry, Free Parking, Wheelchair access
contact Sarah Harper on 01237 431942

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29th March - 7th April 2013

Fantastic Fudge Hunt. Friday 29th March to Sunday 7th April. At Clovelly Village, Clovelly, North Devon. 01237 431781
Back By popular demand! 20 fudge stones, like this one, will be hidden in the village each day. Find one and take it to the Fudge Shop at the Visitor Centre and discover how much fudge you have won. If you find Number 20, you will get a whole kilo of fudge, made up of 8 different flavours - what a treat! And you can come back and try again. One stone redeemable per visiting family per day.

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Annual Events

 

Stokenham Garden Society Spring Show, 

Dartmouth Gig Regatta

Dartmoor Hunt Point to Point, Flete Estate.

Spring Hand-made Eggs-travaganza! Devonport Guildhall,

Hartland Arts & Crafts Society Spring Fayre

Tagore Festival. Dartington Hall,Kingsbridge Rugby Football Club

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Annual Events

 

Carnival at Great Torrington. 

Discover Ilfracombe's Secret History  
Blackawton Worm Charming Festival and Village Day
Modbury Fair Week
Bluebell Spectacular Parkham to Bucks Mill  walk 
Great Torrington May Fair celebrated in the town 
Great Torrington Carnival celebrated all day in the town 
Modbury Harriers Point to Point, Flete Estate
French Market, Erme Court Car Park Ivybridge
Cornwood Spring Show, Cadleigh nr Ivybridge 
Dart Music Festival
Ivybridge Horse Show and Family Dog Show
Coleton Fishacre, Garden open
Devon County Show, Westpoint, Exeter
Lord Mayor's Day Celebrations and Parade, Plymouth
Saltram House Park Fair and Dog Show
Mayor's Sunday Parade, Dartmouth
Torquy Maritime Festival
Craft Fairs at Endecott House 
Potwalloping Festival Westward Ho!
Brixham Heritage Festival
Prawle Fair

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26th May 2013

Prim and Proper May Gift Fayre on the 26th May 2013 10.00am - 4.00pm - pop along to look around the array of gift and craft stalls and we have face painting, life coaching and massage and not forgetting our classical pianist! The Grand Hotel has a lovely lounge area for you to sit and have a drink, snack or lunch too!
Entry is £1.00 for adults and free for children (under 16 years of age).
A large instant-win raffle will take place to raise money for Mayfield
School in Torquay.Grand Hotel Torquay, Seafront, Torbay Road Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NT

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26th May - 2nd June 2013

Art Exhibition at Ottery St Mary Parish Church

For further information on events in and around Ottery St Mary please contact, Ottery Information Centre, 10a Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1BZ. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm. 01404813964

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27 May 2013

Rose Festival and Garden Fair at Cadhay, Ottery St Mary, on Monday 27 May 2013, in aid of Hospiscare. 10am to 5pm. Admission £7.50 on the gate £6.50 in advance.
For further details 01392 873431

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30th May 2013

Ottery St Mary Carnival organizing JAZZ at Cadhay

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31st May 2013

Ottery St Mary Food & Families Festival

For further information on events in and around Ottery St Mary please contact, Ottery Information Centre, 10a Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1BZ. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm. 01404813964

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1st June 2013

Fremington Manors Summer Fayre Saturday 1st June 10am until 3pm. 50p per admission, all proceeds will go towards the residents comfort fund. different stalls of local arts and crafts from the best craftsmen in the area. I have a few stall available £5 per stall, if anyone is interested contact Tammy 01271 377990
 

1st June 2013

Coronation Ball at the Tumbling Weir Hotel OTTERY ST MARY

Ottery St Mary Food & Families Festival

For further information on events in and around Ottery St Mary please contact, Ottery Information Centre, 10a Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1BZ. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm. 01404813964

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8th June 2013

Holsworthy Spring Craft Fair quality hand made crafts 01409 254272

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8th June 2013

Buckland Monachorum Summer Fair, in Devon. Saturday 8th June 2013. Opens at 13:00 with a Fancy dress parade lead by the Plymouth City pipe Band. There will be a hog roast, stalls, bouncy castle and the first running of the Buckland Soapbox Derby. 01822 855272

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15th June 2013

It's a Knockout at the Football Club organized by Otter Valley Rotary

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15th June 2013

Ceilidh with Gittisham folk Club at the Institute OTTERY ST MARY 8.00pm. For further information on events in and around Ottery St Mary please contact, Ottery Information Centre, 10a Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1BZ. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm. 01404813964

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16th June 2013

Dowland Country Fair & dog show Nr Winkleigh North Devon EX19 8PG. Sunday 16th June 11am - 5pm. A fantastic rural show for all the famiy, simulated coursing, racing, Terrier, Lurcher & Family dog & ferret shows, good qualifiers plus Martin Clunes Buckham Fair qualifier for best rescue dog. Attractions, demonstrations, stalls, music, vintage, bar, barbecue, cream teas
£3 adults £1 children under 5s free. tel: 01805 804347

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17th June 2013

Craft Fair in aid of CHSW. Roadford Reservoir Visitors Centre
Monday 17th June 10-4 at Roadford Reservoir. There is a restaurant and children's play area available all day. Stalls will include wood crafts, sweets, cakes, home wares, bags, felt, models, pictures, jewelry, cards, plants and many more.

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19th June 2013

Concert with Professor Ian Tracey from Liverpool at Ottery Parish Church

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22nd June 2013

ASHWATER CRAFT AND PRODUCE FAIR 22ND JUNE 2013 1.00PM - 4.00PM in the Village Hall Ashwater. A wide range of local crafts for sale. 01409211437

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22nd June 2013

Pixie Day in Ottery St Mary

For further information on events in and around Ottery St Mary please contact, Ottery Information Centre, 10a Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1BZ. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm. 01404813964

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22 June 2013

Ilsington Community Market Saturday 22 June 2013 1pm to 4pm at the Ilsington Village Hall.
The Ilsington Community Market is now a regular event at the Ilsington Village Hall enabling you to buy locally produced food and crafts……and all right on your doorstep!
A wide variety of stalls will be selling traditional and modern handmade gifts and chocolate with locally produced cheese, meat, eggs and vegetables.
This market marks the return of the Annual Cupcake Competition with two cups available to win - the Aged 10 and Under cup and the Aged 10+ cup. This competition is open to everyone, and this year, because the Flower Show is just around the corner, it has been decided that all entries must have a floral theme. Bring along your cake creations to the market - good luck one and all!
As usual the café offers a great place to catch up with friends and neighbours and enjoy delicious bacon baps, homemade cakes and hot drinks.
A community table is available if you have a few surplus vegetables, jams or plants to sell. Just bring along your priced items and we will sell them for you!
This month there will be a display of local historical interest in the new Meeting Room and the time capsule, discovered when the Ilsington Village Shop was built, will now be filled prior to the capsule being re-buried under the Ilsington Village Hall.
Any profits from this market will be donated to the Ilsington Village Hall to purchase plants for the re-vamping of the Millennium Garden.
If you would like to have a stall at the market, please contact Su Wheaton on 01364 661318.See you all there!

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28th June 2013

Plymouth Music Accord JAZZ CRUISE Friday 28th June 2013
6.30pm Barbican Landing Stage. Returning appx. 9.30pm
GAVIN MARTIN JAZZ QUARTET  Tickets £17 to include buffet supper. Grand Raffle 01752 564847

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29th June 2013

Fete at West Hill

Sun/Moving Picture shop in town putting on an event at Pecorama Beer

For further information on events in and around Ottery St Mary please contact, Ottery Information Centre, 10a Broad Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1BZ. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm. 01404813964

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Annual Events

 

Regattas at Beer, Dartmouth, Salcombe and Dawlish. 
Ilfracombe Coombe Martin and Braunton Fairs
The North Devon Show at Instow. 
The Devon Sheep Fair. 
Torbay fortnight. 
Sheep Fair South Molton last week in August. 

Teignmouth Regatta.
Newton Abbot National Hunt racing at the Racecourse 
North Devon Show Great Torrington  01805 626 140
Torbay Steam Fair, Market Field, Churston, Brixham.
Creation festival Woolacoombe 
Shaldon Water Festival. 
Teignmouth National and World Fireball sailing 
Newton Abbot Car boot sale, The Racecourse
Paignton Regatta.
Newton Abbot National Hunt racing at the Racecourse 
Totnes South Devon Railway August Fair

Totnes Carnival. 
Torbay Childrens’ Weeks, Paignton. 
Dawlish Carnival Week and Dawlish Carnival Air show 
Brixham Regatta. 
Newton Abbot National Hunt racing at the Racecourse 
Torbay Royal Regatta, Torquay. 
Newton Abbot National Hunt racing at the Racecourse 
Shaldon Regatta Week, swimming, rowing and beach
Dartmouth Royal Regatta. 
Ilfracombe Carnival Ilfracombe 
Craft Fairs at Endecott House Chagford .
Newton Abbot Antique Fair, The Racecourse
Totnes South Devon Railway "Branchline weekend"
Newton Abbot Car boot sale, The Racecourse
Brixham Fish Market Open Day. 
Lustleigh Lustleigh Show - excellent one day show
Cheese & Onion Fayre, Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot National Hunt racing at the Racecourse

 

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RSPB Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0QH.
Every 1st Saturday of the Month (10am to 2pm).
Binoculars/telescope/digiscope? We're trained to help! Test drive before you buy by joining our 2pm walk (excludes Leica/Swarovski).Contact phone number: 01392 879438

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2nd - 4th August 2013

Appledore Summer Festival
Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th August 2013
The Appledore Summer Festival 2013 is a community driven event to ensure that Appledore can put on a great grass-roots show of the best it has on offer with regard to art and music and just general good fun in all its forms to celebrate the summer season! Festival events will be held at a wide range of venues throughout the village of Appledore and along the quay. 07803160050

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3rd - 4th August 2013

Lifeboat Weekend in aid of the R.N.L.I.
Saturday, 3rd and Sunday, 4th August 2013. From 10:00 a.m. Clovelly harbour. Normal admission charges apply. 01237 431781
Held in aid of the RNLI, it is a popular celebration of the Clovelly Lifeboat, Spirit of Clovelly. The Lifeboat House will be open both days to the public.
On Saturday there'll be a sponsored swim from Bucks Mills to Clovelly. On Sunday enjoy a cross dressing-up race, a tug-of-war and the ever popular slave auction in which young local men are 'sold' to the highest bidder to do their chores for the day. With many local stalls, a cobble race, an auction of pledges, a lifeboat display and a helicopter flypast.

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6th August 2013

Spirit of The Alps Chapter of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles from France coming to Ottery St Mary on the 6th August 9.30 10.30 AM Sainsburys Car Park
A Chapter of The Harley Davidson Motorcycles from France are touring Southern England. Ottary is the only town they will visit in Devon. There should be in excess of 25 bikes and there will be ample opportunities for photos etc....
Ottery Information Centre,10a Broad Street, Ottery St Mary. EX11 1BZ Telephone Number 01404813964
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.00pm
Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm till the end of March 2013

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8th August 2013

East Portlemouth Fête. Thursday 8th August. 2.00 to 5.00 pm. 01548 843819
The fête will take place in a lovely garden overlooking the estuary and on the beach below. Children’s attractions include a Magician and Balloon Man, a Bouncy Castle and many other games and activities. For adults, there are stalls selling home-made cakes, produce, books, paintings and bric-a-brac, as well as a tombola, an auction of promises, cream teas and a Pimms tent. Entry £2.00, children aged 16 and under are free. Sorry –no dogs.

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24th August 2013

Sat/24th The Big Treetop Adventure at Escot Under the watchful eye and expertise of the Great BIG Tree Climbing Company. Age limit apply to some activities Contact Escot for prices. And places Ottery St Mary

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25th August 2013

Sun/25th Carnival Fun Day 12 noon till Late on the Land of Canaan – Classic Vehicles – Clay Pigeon Shoot – Bertie The Bus – Bouncy Castle – Stalls – Tug of War- Dog Show – BBQ Ottery St Mary

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25th August 2013

The two Parish Walk Sunday 25th August @ Ash House Iddesleigh EX19 8SQ 2pm start
This years guided walk will be a circular one starting and finishing at Ash House, including the River Okement, Mill Farm, Monks Mill and Weir, and the Old Mill at Monkokampton, finishing at Ash House for a cream tea by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Khayat.
please come and join us for this unique opportunity to walk on PRIVATE LAND, participants should note that this walk is roughly 4 miles long and is estimated to take approximately 2 hours. Everyone to meet at Ash House for a promt 2pm start,car parking available, sensible footwear is advisable, well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. Anyone unable to walk are most welcome to come for a cream tea, directions will be signed from Iddesleigh and Monkokampton
Adults £5 Children £2 payable at the start of the walk, cream tea included
for more info Tel: 01805 804347

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25th August, 2013

G.S.D. 2000 Rescue & Re-home are having a Companion Dog Show & Car Boot on the 25th August, 2013. entries from 9.30 a.m. at Great Knowle Farm, Pyworthy, Nr Holsworthy, Devon EX22 6JY. Mrs V.A. Jones will be Judging the Dog Show. Opening the show will be BRASSO Radio Personality. There will various other stall which will include a raffle, tombola, win a bottle etc., plus refreshments will be on sale. Great Full for all the family. For more information please contact Mrs Yvonne Sweeney (GSD Shop Manager and Show organiser) between 10 a.m. and 3.30 Monday to Friday on 01409254279

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28th August 2013

Wed/28th Summer Game Reading Challenge Finisher’s Party from 10.30am At Ottery Library Ottery St Mary

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29th, 30th and 31st August 2013

Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. Our Royal Regatta is recognised as the second largest regatta in the UK and our event attracts in the region of 100,000 people to Dartmouth each year. It is the largest free event in the south of the country and attracts visitors, and competitors, from around the world. There are two major fireworks displays, the Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, The Blades Aerobatic Team, RN Helicopter Displays, Local and Championship Rowing, sailing and many other events.
Our Regatta is an event for families and we provide competitions and entertainment for children as well as live music in the bandstand and in the marquee. Of course, it is important to provide opportunities for retail therapy! We erect a huge marquee on Coronation Park which houses the Shopping Village and provides up to 100 retail stand spaces for a great variety of products, high quality traditional arts and crafts, clothing, leather goods, jewellery, confectionery, health products, wines and spirits etc. There is also a food hall, both catering for hungry shoppers as well as selling retail food products which is very popular.
The Shopping Village is open this year on Thursday 29, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 August. The cost of a three metre by two metre stand space is £360 plus VAT. We offer a discount for multiple spaces. Electricity is available from £25 depending on
your requirements. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like me to send you a booking form.
Mobile 07831 933528

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30th August 2013

Fri/30th Ottregians Over 60’s Club Coffee Evening & Bingo at 7.00pm Ottery St Mary

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31st August 2013

The touring Opera Company, Opera Anywhere, will present The Pirates of Penzance in aid of the charity Send a Cow (which began in Lapford 25 years ago!) It will take place on August 31st, in the hangar at Eggesford Airfield, near Chulmleigh EX18 7QY. You are invited to bring a picnic from 5.30 so you can enjoy the fabulous views from the airfield before the performance starts at 7.30 p.m. Bar and delicious Devon icecreams available. Tickets £15 and £7.50 for children up to 12 yrs. From Eggesford Gardens, any branch of North Park Vets, or ring 01363 83245.

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Annual Events

 

Regattas Bideford Barnstaple.
Torbay Sea Angling Festival.
Barnstaple Carnival  01271 375 000

Widecombe Fair  01364 621430

 

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1st September 2013

Lobster and Crab Feast In support of the National Lobster Hatchery.
Sunday, 1 September. 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Clovelly harbour. Normal admission charges apply. 01237 431781
We pay tribute to Clovelly's famous lobsters and crabs with a day of live folk music, quay kitchens, prize cookery competition, beer tasting, prize draw, arts and crafts stalls and cookery demonstrations. For the children there's street theatre, walkabout magic, balloon modelling, and N. Devon A.O.N.B.'s event-themed craft activities.
The Red Lion Harbour restaurant will be offering delicious lobster, crab and seafood platters, each with a complimentary glass of bubbly.
In aid of the National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow, who will bring along a tank of baby lobsters, to be later released into the sea.

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19th - 22nd September 2013

St Mary's Church Appledore, North Devon - 175th Anniversary Celebration including an exhibition of photos and memorabilia portraying our church's history from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd September 2013. There will be a special service on the Sunday followed by a buffet lunch in the church hall. Do come along and celebrate with us! 07803160050

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19th September 2013

Les Miserables Paignton Baptist Church Hall, Winner Street, Paignton TQ3 3BH Doors open 6.30, for 7pm start. The Memoirs of Jean Valjean, A dramatic new non-musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, takes to the stage in Torbay, over several days in September 2013 by an awardwinning Brixham theatre company. A production with a talented cast from across South Devon, The South Devon Players theatre company are an award-winning, completely non-profit community/ amateur theatre company founded in 2005, based in Brixham and featured on BBC 1 national television in January 2013. Affiliated with the National Operatic & Dramatic Association. Tickets are £6 adults and £5 (children/means-tested benefits). Tickets can be reserved for collection on the door by calling 07855 090589 (after 5pm)

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20th September 2013

Les Miserables Churston Ferrers Grammar School, just outside Brixham. Greenway Rd Galmpton, Brixham, Torbay TQ5 0LN Doors open 6.30, for 7pm start. The Memoirs of Jean Valjean, A dramatic new non-musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, takes to the stage in Torbay, over several days in September 2013 by an awardwinning Brixham theatre company. A production with a talented cast from across South Devon, The South Devon Players theatre company are an award-winning, completely non-profit community/ amateur theatre company founded in 2005, based in Brixham and featured on BBC 1 national television in January 2013. Affiliated with the National Operatic & Dramatic Association. Tickets are £6 adults and £5 (children/means-tested benefits). Tickets can be reserved for collection on the door by calling 07855 090589 (after 5pm)

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21st September 2013

Les Miserables Christian Community Centre, Fore Street, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8DS Doors open 2.30 for 3pm start (matinee) and 6.30 for 7pm start (evening) The Memoirs of Jean Valjean, A dramatic new non-musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, takes to the stage in Torbay, over several days in September 2013 by an awardwinning Brixham theatre company. A production with a talented cast from across South Devon, The South Devon Players theatre company are an award-winning, completely non-profit community/ amateur theatre company founded in 2005, based in Brixham and featured on BBC 1 national television in January 2013. Affiliated with the National Operatic & Dramatic Association. Tickets are £6 adults and £5 (children/means-tested benefits). Tickets can be reserved for collection on the door by calling 07855 090589 (after 5pm)

21st September 2013

ASHWATER CRAFT AND PRODUCE FAIR 21st September 2013 1.00pm - 4.00pm in the Village Hall

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22nd September 2013

Les Miserables Performance in aid of HALO animal rescue from Kingsbridge, Paignton Community College – main campus Doors open 2.30 for 3pm start (matinee) The Memoirs of Jean Valjean, A dramatic new non-musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, takes to the stage in Torbay, over several days in September 2013 by an awardwinning Brixham theatre company. A production with a talented cast from across South Devon, The South Devon Players theatre company are an award-winning, completely non-profit community/ amateur theatre company founded in 2005, based in Brixham and featured on BBC 1 national television in January 2013. Affiliated with the National Operatic & Dramatic Association. Tickets are £6 adults and £5 (children/means-tested benefits). Tickets can be reserved for collection on the door by calling 07855 090589 (after 5pm)

 

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22nd September 2013

St Mary's Church Appledore, North Devon - 175th Anniversary Celebration, including an exhibition of photos and memorabilia portraying our church's history from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd September 2013. There will be a special service on the Sunday followed by a buffet lunch in the church hall. Do come along and celebrate with us! 07803160050

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28th September 2013

The Ilsington Community Market SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2013, 1-4pm at the Ilsington Village Hall, Ilsington. The Ilsington Community Market is now a regular event at the Ilsington Village Hall enabling you to buy locally produced food and crafts……and all right on your doorstep!
A wide variety of stalls will be selling traditional and modern handmade gifts and chocolate with locally produced cheese, meat, eggs and vegetables.
This market has a harvest theme so come along and try your hand at making your own apple juice! We will have a traditional basket apple press available for everyone to bring along their surplus apples and have them turned into juice for drinking or making into cider. Please bring along a suitable container to carry your juice home in. Pasteurised apple juice will be available on the day so everyone can have a taste.
As usual the café offers a great place to catch up with friends and neighbours and enjoy delicious bacon baps, homemade cakes and hot drinks.
A community table is available if you have a few surplus vegetables, jams or plants to sell. Just bring along your priced items and we will sell them for you!
Any profits from this market will be donated to the 1st Haytor Vale Guides and Brownies.
If you would like to have a stall at the market, please contact Su Wheaton on 01364 661318.

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Annual Events

RSPB Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter, Devon, 01392 879438
Bampton Charter Fair  01398 332324

 

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12th October 2013

Exmouth Carnival Fun Day - Saturday 12th October, The Strand, Exmouth, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
As well as arranging a full day of fun and entertainment we will have a bouncy castle, face painting, balloon modeling, magicians and around 60 stalls selling handmade crafts and jewellery, toys, cup cakes, clothing, ceramics and lots, lots more. We will also be holding a raffle, the proceeds of which will go towards the running of Exmouth Carnival.
During the day Roger Bourgein, Exmouth’s Town Crier will be walking around The Strand and The Magnolia Centre announcing the various acts performing for us throughout the day.
Our acts this year will include Exmouth TAGB Tae-kwon-do, Concept Martial Arts, Western Dance Force, The Shelly Beach Boys, Pixie Maz plus lots more.
The crowning of this year’s royalty will take place at 2.45pm.
We hope the day will be well supported and that everyone will have fun in readiness for the carnival procession in the evening which starts at 7.30pm from Imperial Road, it will then travel along Marine Way, turning right into Exeter Road and then into the Parade before finishing at Imperial Road. The best vantage point will be along Marine Way as it is less crowded.

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12th October 2013

Exmouth Illuminated Carnival Procession - 12th October 2013, 7.30pm
This year's carnival procession will start at 7.30pm from Imperial Road. It will then travel along Marine Way into Exeter Road then The Parade before finishing at the roundabout by KFC & Capels.
Entries will include local clubs, societies and groups, majorettes, small and large floats plus lots, lots more.
It will be a good family night out and we look forward to seeing you there.
Please note the best and least crowded viewing areas will be along Marine Way.
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19th - 20th October 2013

Killerton cider and apple weekend, 10am-5pm
Every autumn the orchards at Killerton National Trust estate, near Exeter become a hive of activity with staff, volunteers and the local community helping to harvest tonnes of apples for pressing into Killerton’s award-winning cider and apple juice.
On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October, months of cider-making on the Killerton estate culminates in a weekend celebration. This is Killerton’s annual family festival to mark National Apple Day. The orchard is festooned with bunting and stalls are scattered between the apple trees selling local food, drink, crafts and plants.

For the adults, the Killerton cider bar serves Killerton’s award-winning cider, alongside local wines and ales to drink while sitting back to enjoy the live music hand-picked by Oxjam Exeter specially for the event.

The traditional hog roast starts slow-cooking before dawn breaks. Killerton’s chef sets his alarm for midnight and camps out in the orchard to light the spit. The amazing smell greets visitors arriving at the orchard gates on the morning of the event.
The countryside tent is the busiest part of the orchard. Families are encouraged to bring one small bag of their own apples to mill and press and take home a bottle of juice to enjoy. Apples are also on sale and a cider apple expert will help identify visitor’s home-growns with expert advice and English apple trees for sale from a local fruit tree nursery.
The Killerton cider and apple weekend is open 10am-5pm on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October. Entry is £2 Adult, £1 Child and £5 Family. Free entry to NT members and U5’s, with special concessions for Oxjam Exeter ticket holders. For full details call 01392 881345

Annual Events

 

Kingsbridge Extravaganza.
South Brent Winter Carnival

Ivybridge Farmers Market.  01803 861202.
Okehampton Farmers Market.  01409 221 991
Ashburton Winter Carnival. 01364 653426
South Brent Floodlit Carnival. Contact 01364 73292.
Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier 01822 820360. Widecombe-In-The-Moor Village Market. 01364 621 218
Theatre Royal, Plymouth.  01752 267222

THE CITY of PLYMOUTH FESTIVAL  01752-205909

 

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9th November 2013

MoorforShore Hand  Made Only Craft Fair Tavistock Town Hall 10am - 5pm Come along and buy your Christmas gifts from a wide range of Local Crafts. Refreshments and Lift available

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9th November 2013

Holsworthy Christmas Craft Fair With high quality hand made crafts for sale

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10th November 2013

Remembrance Sunday

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15th - 16th November 2013

Hannahs Christmas Fayre at Seale-Hayne near Newton Abbot.

Start your festive shopping off this November by visiting Hannahs Christmas Fayre on Friday the 15th or Saturday 16th November at Seale-Hayne near Newton Abbot.

If you’re looking for some inspiration and unique gifts for your loved ones this year, you’ll find at least 90 stalls selling a range of crafts, artwork, gifts and products at the Fayre. You can choose from stunning hand crafted decorations, traditional and contemporary designed jewellery, fashion and textiles, cushions and throws, hand knitted and ethical woollen garments including hats, scarves and socks, a range of handbags and purses, stunning glassware and ceramics pieces as a treasured gift or for everyday use, hand turned and personalised wooden gifts, original prints and painting, silk flower arrangements and fabric flower jewellery, bunting and stools, children's clothing and toys, beauty products and toiletries, delicious cakes, mince pies and Christmas puddings, and so much more.

Make a day of it and combine your shopping trip with a visit to our gallery, artist studios and shops then why not shops then why not stop for a some delicious festive food and drink, a cup of tea or coffee or bring your friends and enjoy a range of freshly made soups and sandwiches for lunch.

For our younger visitors there are farm animals to see and it wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to the man himself “Father Christmas” will be at Seale-Hayne on both days, there is a charge of £3.50 per child to include a lantern making workshop and small gift.

The Fayre is open 10am to 4pm each day and entry is £3 per person, with children under 16 admitted free. Advance tickets are available including lunch or cream tea and entry for £6.95 per person,

A trip to Seale-Hayne will be the perfect start to festive season, with the opportunity to find special and distinctive gifts for your loved ones or little treats just for you.

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17th November 2013

Clovelly Herring Festival
Sunday, 17 November. 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Clovelly Harbour. Normal admission charges apply. 01237 431781
Clovelly was once a major centre for herring fishing. This popular festival is held in support of sustainable fishing by traditional methods and to celebrate the herring, the 'Silver Darlings' of the sea.
There'll be herring specialities, cookery demonstrations, traditional shanty singers, street entertainment, local stalls and the N. Devon A.O.N.B. will provide event-themed, free craft activities.
Mike Smylie will return with his 'Kipperland' exhibition and smoke his delicious kippers and bloaters. There will also be net making, flax processing and a curragh on show provided by 'Flaxland'.

 

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Annual Events

Tavistock Farmers Market. Pannier 01822 820360
Tavistock Town Hall. Contact 01822 617232. 
Ivybridge Farmers Market. 01803 861202

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1st December 2013

Christmas Craft Fair, Sunday 1st Dec 2013, 10am-4pm, at Abbotskerswell Village Hall, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon. Proceeds going to Abbotskerswell Primary School. To enquire about stalls 01626 333763

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1st December 2013

Christmas Lights in support of the R.N.L.I.
Sunday, 1 December. About 3:30 p.m. Starting from the Visitor Centre. Admission charges from 3:00 p.m. by donation to R.N.L.I. 01237 431781
Christmas is a magical time at Clovelly. A local brass band leads the procession down to the harbour and accompanies Christmas carols sung with the Torridge Male Voice Choir. A hog roast, punch and mince pies follow and Father Christmas makes a surprise visit. At about 5 p.m. the switch is thrown and the entire village and harbour are lit up. It's a fantastic sight and there is a grand finale of fireworks to finish off.

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7th December 2013

Ashwater pre-school Christmas Craft and produce Fair. Saturday 7th December 2013 A wide range of local crafts for sale.
1.00pm - 4.00pm in the Village Hall. 01409211437

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7th December 2013

Ilsington Community Xmas Market. Saturday 7 Dec 2013 1-4pm at Ilsington Village Hall.
A wide variety of stalls will be selling traditional and modern handmade gifts including jewellery, framed photos, pottery and cards. We also have handmade chocolates and locally produced jams, meat, vegetables and Christmas wreaths.
This market has a Christmas theme so come along and enjoy a glass of mulled wine whilst choosing your Christmas presents with a difference! There will be a Christmas raffle and Christmas music too.
As usual the café offers a great place to catch up with friends and neighbours and enjoy delicious turkey baps, mince pies and hot drinks. 01364 661422

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7th December 2013

The Christmas Fayre Hazeldown Primary School, Teignmouth, Devon. Saturday 7th December, 1:30 - 4:30 pm Tel: 01626 772901
The Christmas Fayre at Hazeldown School is fun for all the family – a big community event where visitors to the area, local residents and those with school connections are all very welcome.
There will be: Santa’s grotto, side-shows, games & activities; stalls (toys, books, clothes), craft-room, raffle, tombola, lucky dip, face-painting, glitter-tattoos, refreshments (cakes, popcorn, mince-pies, drinks), music and more!
The raffle prizes are always exciting: 1st: £100, 2nd: £75, 3rd: £50, plus lots of goodies including tickets/vouchers to nearby attractions.
So please come along and enjoy the fun!
Hazeldown Primary School, Maudlin Drive, Teignmouth, TQ14 8SE
Saturday 7th December, 1:30 – 4:30 pm, FREE ENTRY

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