Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

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.

7pm - A Christmas Concert, Newton St Cyres Church, with The Ad Hoc Singers, £5 at the door, for church and Children’s Hospice.

7.30pm – Crediton Youth Orchestra with Exe Valley Elastic Bands, A Christmas Gift, QE Western Road Theatre, refreshments available, free entry, donations invited.

FRIDAY 12

10.30am - Going for a Sing, Boniface Centre.

12.30pm to 2pm – Soup and Stories returns to The Bookery with varied themes in a warm space for community and conversation. Free of charge, open to all, no booking required.

1.30pm to 2.30pm – Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir with special guests Hayward’s Primary School choir, at Crediton Congregational Church. Collection for Mid Devon Mobility, Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir’s chosen charity in 2025.

2pm to 4pm - Christmas Fair, Newton St Cyres Primary School, organised by FANS, crafts, raffle, treats.

7pm to 10pm - The Big Christmas Quiz, Crediton Arts Centre, Another bout of madness, mayhem and brain-manging from Santa’s missing elf, Pat Laver, tickets £5, teams of four to six.

7.30pm – Sandford Football Club grand draw and Christmas meat bingo, Sandford Parish Hall.

SATURDAY 13

24-hour free parking, St Saviour’s Way car park, Crediton, courtesy of Mid Devon District Council to enhance trade and support Christmas programmes.

10am to 11.30am - Local Produce and Christmas Crafts Market at Zeal Monachorum Village Hall. Contact 01363 82606.

10.30am to 12.30pm – Crediton Town Band playing Carols, Homeleigh Garden Centre.

10.30am to 12.30pm – Chat with acclaimed photographer Chris Chapman about his stunning new book Hallowed Earth: A Lifetime In Photography, The Bookery, free gift-wrapping provided with the purchase of a signed copy of the book. Booking recommended: thebookery.org.uk.

1pm - for 1.30pm, Crediton Boniface Rotary Senior Citizens Christmas Party, Boniface Centre, book on 01363 82640 or 07971185786, transport can be booked.

4pm to 6pm – Christmas gift-making workshop with Ukrainian artists, Creedy Centre, foil-embossing, macrame, Petrykivka painting, every Wednesday and Saturday until December 17.

7.15pm - Doors open for Christmas Bingo, North Tawton Town Hall, eyes down 8pm, cash prizes £30 lucky flyer, £130 jackpot flyer and hamper for extra flyer, in aid of hall window appeal.

7.30pm – North Creedy Choral Society, instrumental ensemble including theorbo, directed by Richard Stephens and Peter Gilks, seasonal readings and carols with audience participation, Charpentier: Messe de Minuit, Monteverdi: Beatus Vir, tickets £12 adults, children free or via ticket source or northcreedychoral.co.uk

SUNDAY 14

3pm – Christingle service, Crediton Holy Cross Church, with Crediton Town Band.

3pm – Candlelit Concert of seasonal music, Friends of Stockleigh Pomeroy Church, local singers and musicians: The Crediton Singers, Philip Lancaster, Nigel Guthrie, Steve Turner and Helena Torpy, poetry readings. Free admission with a retiring collection for church funds, mince pies and mulled wine.

5.30pm - Family Christmas Carols with Crediton Town Band, The Lamb Inn Courtyard, Sandford.

TUESDAY 16

6.30pm - Mid Devon District Council Leader Luke Taylor speaking at Crediton Town Council meeting, Crediton Library.

7pm - Doors open for Bow YFC Christmas Bingo, Waie Inn, Zeal Monachorum, eyes down 7.30pm.

Crediton Town Band playing at Farming Community Network Carol Service, Matford Cattle Market, Exeter.

WEDNESDAY 17

4pm to 6pm – Christmas gift-making workshop with Ukrainian artists, Creedy Centre, foil-embossing, macrame, Petrykivka painting, every Wednesday and Saturday until December 17.

7.30pm – Carols in the Square, Christmas carols and songs in the Square, Sandford.

8.30pm – The Mummers, performing in the Square, Sandford.

THURSDAY 18

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

FRIDAY 19

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

7.30pm - Solstice Live Lounge, Crediton Arts Centre, talent from the vibrant Crediton music scene with arts centre bar staff on hand.

SATURDAY 20

24-hour free parking, St Saviour’s Way car park, Crediton, courtesy of Mid Devon District Council to enhance trade and support Christmas programmes.

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

10.30am to 12.30pm - Crediton Town Band playing Christmas Carols, Crediton High Street and Morrisons.

6pm - A Candlelit Guitar Recital by David Cottam in St Mary’s Church, Morchard Bishop, An Hour of Wintry Music from around the globe. Followed by Mulled wine and refreshments.

Entry £5 on the door for Non Members, Free to Members of the Friends of St Mary’s Church.

SUNDAY 21

3pm - Carol Service at Upham Methodist Church, led by Joy Wadsworth. Festive Refreshments at close. A warm welcome to all.

TUESDAY 23

7pm - Crediton Town Band present Carols in the Square.

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