Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

THURSDAY 4

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.

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

6pm - 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]

FRIDAY 5

10.30am to 12 noon - Going for a Sing, Boniface Centre.

6.30pm to 8pm - Crediton Town Band Concert in Crediton Town Square, take a chair, the last chance to hear this year’s summer repertoire.

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 or: www.thebookery.org.uk/events-3 , Natalia Letch in conversation with County Councillor Steve Keable.

SATURDAY 6

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

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.

1.30pm - Sampford Courtenay Flower and Produce Show, Village Hall.

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.

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.

7pm - St James'Church, Bondleigh - Roger Cleverdon - "My Life in Music”, From Devon Farm to Westminster Abbey, In aid of Devon Historic Churches Trust (50% of funds raised are returned to St James' Church), Tickets £10 - will include a glass of wine and nibbles. To book, please telephone Graham Stokes (01837 82240) or Danny Semorad (01837 82319).

SUNDAY 7

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

2pm - Dog Show judging begins, registration from 1pm, Fun Dog Show, Bow Village Field, £1 per class, raising money for the Village Hall and Field, prizes, take chairs, picnics, blankets.

6pm - Friends of Crediton Church: The Friends' Choral Evensong, Crediton Parish Church, address by Very Revd Dr David Ison KCVO, former Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, refreshments afterwards, members and non members welcome.

6.30pm - Upham Methodist Church Harvest Festival (EX17 4HN), led by Mr I Pinhey, followed by refreshments. A warm welcome to all.

MONDAY 8

7.30pm - Crediton’s Contribution to Medical History – a talk for CAHMS by Dr Peter Selley, Boniface Centre, CAHMS members £2, non-members £5. More details at http://creditonhistory.org.uk/media/193810/2025_6-talks.pdf

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.

THURSDAY 11

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.

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

7.30pm - Irish classical guitarist Manus Noble Concert presented by The Saint Boniface Concert Society, Crediton Parish Church, refreshments. Tickets from A E Lee Outfitters, High Street, Crediton, online from www.ticketsource.co.uk , or on the door, subject to availability. £15, FREE to full time students under 30.

FRIDAY 12

7.30pm - Eyes down for Sandford Parish Hall Meat Bingo, doors open 6.30pm, Sandford Parish Hall, for hall funds.

SATURDAY 13

9am to 12 noon - Big Breakfast and Car Boot Sale, Bow Village Hall and Field.

10am to 4pm - Shobrooke Harvest Festival, plants and local produce, cafe, bar, cake stall, plants and local produce, live music, pre-loved items, toys, books, auction, bric-a-brac, bottle stall; 10.15am Blessing of the Holy Well; 10.30am to 4.30pm Dog Show, St Swithun’s Church, Shobrooke.

10am to 11.30am - Local Produce and Crafts Market, Zeal Monachorum Village Hall. Book a table - cost just a prize for the draw. Contact 01363 82606.

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.

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

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.

3pm to 5pm - Music for a Late Summer Afternoon, with the Ad Hoc Singers, St Petrock’s, Clannaborough, doors open 2.30pm, tickets £10 inc cream tea, available from Kathryn on 07906947153 or email [email protected] , all proceeds between Devon Historic Churches Trust and St Petrock’s Church.

6pm - Harvest Songs of Praise, St Swithun’s Church, Shobrooke.

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.

3.30pm - Bach to Broadway, Music from Bach, Haydn and Mozart to well-known West End Shows, by Karen Reed and Tina Guthrie with Johnathan Rawles and Nigel Guthrie, Crediton Parish Church Music Endowment Fund, tickets £10 from Ticketsource or at the door.

WEDNESDAY 17

10am to 12 noon - Crediton U3A, Talk by Martin Pailthorpe, Self Sufficiency and Conservation while filming Wildlife in the Celtic Fringe, Boniface Centre, £2 includes refreshments.

THURSDAY 18

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.

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

SATURDAY 20

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

10am to 1pm - ECOE Advice Drop In with Energy Boost Mid Devon project, energy advice, Sustainabubble, 8A North Street.

2.30pm - Autumn Fair, St Andrew’s Church, Hittisleigh, cakes, preserves, craft items, stalls, games, raffle, tea in marquee.

SUNDAY 21

10am - Cheriton Fitzpaine and District Ploughing Match and Produce Show, Bidwell Barton, Thorverton.

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