Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

THURSDAY 14

9am to 5pm - Okehampton Show, Stoney Park Showground, Okehampton, EX20 1SW.

10am – “Jam Babies”, free creative play and music sessions for preschool children with their carers, at the Bookery in partnership with the Turning Tides Project.

10.30am - Going for a Sing, Boniface Centre.

2pm to 3pm – Crediton Courier drop-in, Crediton Library.

FRIDAY 15

9.30am - VJ Day 80th Anniversary, Crediton Royal British Legion, Crediton Town Council and Crediton Parish Church Prayers and Wreath Laying Service at Crediton War Memorial, Union Road.

10.30am - Going for a Sing, Boniface Centre.

1pm to 3pm - VJ 80th anniversary Children’s Tea Party, Free, free ice cream or lolly for first 200 children, storyteller, craft activities, Crediton Town Council in association with Crediton’s Royal British Legion branch.

SATURDAY 16

10am to 1pm - Crediton Farmers’ Market, Town Square.

2.30pm to 4.30pm - Cheriton Fitzpaine Summer Show, Cheriton Fitzpaine Parish Hall, flowers, vegetables, fruit, teas, plants, raffle, free entry.

2.30pm - Spreyton Flower, Produce and Craft Show, Village Hall, view the exhibits, prizegiving, refreshments.

SUNDAY 17

1.30pm - Sandford Family Dog Show, Millennium Green, to raise funds for the Green, entries from 1pm, £2 per class, takes chairs, picnic,

2pm to 5pm - Crediton Town Band, Free Concert on the lawns at Downes, Crediton EX17 3PL, Donations welcome, Supporting Prostate Cancer UK, Take Your Own Picnic, seating.

MONDAY 18

7pm - Open Air Theatre, Much Ado/Macbeth, Four Forty Theatre/The Plough, Lapford Mill.

THURSDAY 21

9am - Chagford Show.

10am to 4.30pm - to Monday, August 25, Pop-up Shop in Holy Cross Church, selling bric-a-brac, jewellery, gifts household and decorative items.

No Crediton Courier Drop-In.

10am – “Jam Babies”, free creative play and music sessions for preschool children with their carers, at the Bookery in partnership with the Turning Tides Project.

FRIDAY 22

12.30pm to 2pm - Soup and Stories at The Bookery, all welcome, no charge, free soup and stories to enjoy.

1pm onwards - Charity Bake Sale, cakes, cookies, etc in aid of charity CEDA, McDonald’s, Crediton.

6pm to 7pm - Women's Rugby World Cup (RWC) celebrations - Crediton RFC Women and Girls' welcome any females interested in trying rugby, to Crediton RFC, to a non-contact session, followed by BBQ and watch England Women v USA Women game on the TV in the clubhouse after.

SATURDAY 23

10am to 12 noon - Crediton Repair Cafe, The Elephant on the Green, Sustainable Crediton.

Share in the Square, local musicians play, Town Square.

MONDAY 25

5pm - EHSC Duck and Hound Racing Family Evening, Nymphayes Farm, Zeal Monachorum, tote and auction race, bouncy castle, kids games, bar and barbecue.

WEDNESDAY 27

10am to 2pm - Summer Craft Drop In, The Bookery, Free craft activities for children aged 5+

12.30pm to 1.30pm - Crediton Neighbourhood Team Police and Communities Together Surgery, Crediton Town Square, an opportunity to speak with your local officers to discuss any issues of concern to you. If unable to attend but wish to speak to police about an issue, please call 101 or make contact via the Devon and Cornwall Police website.

6.30pm - The Pantaloons present Hamlet by William Shakespeare, The Lodge, Eggesford, open air theatre, take a picnic and something to sit on, dress for the weather, book online at: theploughartscentre.org.uk

THURSDAY 28

10.30am to 3.30pm - Coldridge Cafe, Coldridge Village Hall.

10am – “Jam Babies”, free creative play and music sessions for preschool children with their carers, at the Bookery in partnership with the Turning Tides Project.

11am and 2pm - Church Tours, Coldridge Parish Church, book by email: [email protected]

2pm to 3pm – Crediton Courier drop-in, Crediton Library.

FRIDAY 29

7.30pm - CANCELLED - Redlands League of Friends Bingo, Crediton Football Club.

SATURDAY 30

3.30pm to 4.30pm - Women's Rugby World Cup (RWC) celebrations - Crediton RFC Women and Girls welcome any females interested in trying rugby, to Crediton RFC, to a non-contact session, followed by watching England Women v Samoa Women on the TV in the clubhouse after.

7.30pm - Quiz and Supper, Boniface Centre, teams of four or six, £10 per adult, £5 for children, book with Mandy on 07590374429 or email [email protected]

SUNDAY 31

10am - Mission Communion, Coldridge Parish Church.

1pm - The Big Rake Up, Holy Cross, Crediton, organised by Sustainable Crediton.

4pm - Songs for Josh, Coldridge Parish Church.

SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 2

8pm - Eyes down for Cash Bingo, Spreyton Village Hall, every first Tuesday of the month.

FRIDAY 5

7pm - A Tribute Evening to celebrate the life and legacy of Frank Letch MBE, The Bookery, Crediton, Frank’s autobiography “Just in Case” on sale, tickets £4 from the Bookery or via the Events link in The Bookery link tree, Natalia Letch in conversation with County Councillor Steve Keable.

SATURDAY 6

10am to 1pm - Craft Fair, Boniface Centre, 20 local crafters selling a variety of items, Shop early for Christmas! Refreshments served throughout.

10am to 2pm Sustainable Crediton Bring on the Day Give and Take Pop-Up, bring tools, clothing, household goods, children’s toys, no electrical, furniture, food, paint, chemicals, appliances, Sustainabubble, North Street, Crediton.

11am - Car Boot Sale, Lapford Playing Field, in aid of Lapford Youth Playing Field Trust, £5 per car, £7 per van or car and trailer, sellers from 10am, for more information please contact Grace on 07807 019890.

Lapford Flowers, Produce and Craft Show.

3.30pm to 4.30pm - Women's Rugby World Cup (RWC) celebrations - Crediton RFC Women and Girls welcome any females interested in trying rugby, to Crediton RFC, to a non-contact session, followed by watching England Women v Australia Women on the TV in the clubhouse after.

6pm - 10am to 11.30am - Crediton and Area Vintage Farmers Group Summer Party, Mole Avon, Crediton, for retired or semi-retired members of the farming community, new members welcome, booking essential, contact Emma, Crediton Community Builder, 07719 072940 or email: [email protected]

7pm - Author Joanne Harris OBE, talk about her writing career, books Vianne and Chocolat available during evening courtesy of The Bookery, at the Boniface Centre, Crediton, tickets £10 from Crediton Library or online at bit.ly/joanneharriscrediton, organised by The Folklore Library and Archive.

SUNDAY 7

10.30am - Crediton Crunch 10k 2025, Queen Elizabeth’s School Barnfield Campus, Lower School, Crediton.

TUESDAY 9

10am - Witheridge and District Ploughing match and produce show, Overland, Witheridge, EX16 8TF

WEDNESDAY 10

6.45pm - Doors Open for Crediton Friends of FORCE Meat Bingo, Eyes down 7.30pm, Crediton Football Club, bar, raffle, hamper, win pork, chicken, beef, all welcome.

SATURDAY 13

11am to 1pm - Table Top Sale, Sandford Parish Hall, free entry, tables £10, book at: [email protected]

10am to 4pm, Open Day, Redlands Primary Care Health Centre Open Day, Joseph Locke Way, Crediton, meet the teams, learn about services available, tours, meet the Patient Participation Group and League of Friends, refreshments.

10.30am to 3.30pm - Heritage Open Day, Holy Cross Church, Crediton. Self-guided church tours, tours of the historic Governors Room and hear about the Heritage Project, organ playing, guide to the church’s stained-glass, stories behind the names in the WW2 memorial book, carving of a Green Man, woodwork by craftsmen of Dart & Francis; learn about Crediton’s Olympic Gold Medallist, display of archive material; DVD to provide accessibility for those with mobility problems. Parking, refreshments and toilets available. All welcome.

1.30pm - Friends of Sandford School Donkey Derby, Sandford School field, live donkey races, barbecue, bar and refreshments, ice cream van, raffle, tote, family fun.

SUNDAY 14

9am to 11.30am - Raddon Fun Ride, Raddon Crossroads, EX17 1BG, £20 per adult rider, £15 16 and under, refreshments available cash only, contact Angie to book time on 07414 920614, hard hats must be worn while riding, short and long routes with optional jumps.

10am to 1pm - Tawland Events Autumn Market, North Tawton Rugby Club.

If you have a forthcoming event, email [email protected].