Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

WEDNESDAY 11

7pm - Amazing Azerbaijan and Central Asia, a presentation of birds of the region by Ian Gasper. A Devon Birds meeting in the Boniface Centre. All welcome, suggested donation £3 for members, £4 for non-members.

THURSDAY 12

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

7pm - Author Event, Danielle Giles in conversation with Mark Norman for the paperback launch of her acclaimed novel Mere, The Bookery, tickets £5.42

7.30pm - Film, This is Spinal Tap, Crediton Arts Centre, tickets £5, from www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre or telephone 01363 773260 or email [email protected]

FRIDAY 13

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.

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

SATURDAY 14

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.

5pm to 6.30pm - Valentine’s Dance Fundraiser, Boniface Centre, informal couples dance class led by Sophie and Gemma from S&G Dance Academy, hosted by the Junior Choir, fizz and nibbles, all couples and singles welcome, £25 per couple, £12.50 single, booking essential at: [email protected] or 07576 025106.

7.30pm - CANCELLED Valentine Dance with Lurvgroove, Sandford Parish Hall.

WEDNESDAY 18

10am - Crediton U3A talk, Mining and Society, Boniface Centre, illustrated talk by Robin Kear, £2 includes tea and coffee.

10am-1pm - Half Term Drop In Craft Activities for children at The Bookery. Free event, no booking required.

THURSDAY 19

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

7pm - Author event at The Bookery, join award-winning author Philip Marsden discussing his book Under a Metal Sky: A Journey Through Minerals, Greed and Wonder in conversation with bestselling writer Sasha Swire. Tickets at £6 from the Bookshop or at www.thebookery.org.uk

7.30pm - and Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm plus a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm, Sandford Panto, Sleeping Beauty, Sandford Parish Hall, tickets available from Sandford Stores

FRIDAY 20

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.

7pm for 7.30pm - Jazz Duo Side by Side, Coldridge Village Hall, bar, tickets £17.50, jazz classics and re-imagined pop hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s performed by Mandi and George, enquiries and to buy tickets, please email [email protected]

SATURDAY 21

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

SUNDAY 22

10am - Newton St Cyres YFC’s Charity Tractor Run, start at Exe Valley Farm Shop, Thorverton, barbecue before start, tractor run starts at 11am, for more details ring Millie on 07483 833645.

MONDAY 23

7.15pm - for 7.30pm, Bow and District Historical Society talk by Tony Gale, "The Prayer Book Rebellion”, Bow Village Hall, EX17 6HU. Members and under 18's - free admission. Visitors £5. Tea and biscuits included free of charge.

TUESDAY 24

6.30pm - Free planning for local businesses discussion with Crediton Town Council, Boniface Centre. For more information and to book your place: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crediton-town-council-future-planning-for-businesses-tickets-1982001139763

6.45pm - 7pm start, Crediton Garden Club, Talk about The Growing Well Garden, Bow, at Crediton Library, members free, visitors £3, all welcome.

7pm - Author event at The Bookery with Tim Weaver, million-copy bestselling author of the David Raker series, to discuss his latest thriller, The Lost Women, tickets £6.50.

THURSDAY 26

2pm - CANCELLED Crediton Courier Drop-in, Crediton Library.

FRIDAY 27

10.30am to 12 noon - Going for a Sing, Boniface Centre, singing for fun and fellowship, refreshments and song words provided, no charge but donations welcome.

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.

7pm - Film and discussion with guests, System Update: Rebooting our future, organised by Sustainable Crediton at Crediton Arts Centre, Suggested donation £4 at the door, please book at: http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sustainable-crediton

SATURDAY 28

9am to 12 noon - Lapford Revel Breakfast Fundraiser, Victory Hall, small breakfast £8, large £10, book on 07891 556884, booking not essential.

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

11am to 2pm - Sustainable Crediton’s Seed Share, Boniface Centre, stalls, displays, information, music, refreshments and lunch, free entry, donations welcome.

5pm - Landscore Primary School PTA Light Up Landscore, Laser Show at 7pm, Crediton Community Samba Band from 5pm, school playing field, £8.50 per ticket, children two and under free. Buy tickets at: https://buytickets.at/landscoreprimaryschoolpta/1978722

6pm - Games Night, Zeal Monachorum Village Hall, lots of games, or bring your own, board games and others, open to all ages. Admission by donation. Homemade snacks. To reserve a place contact: [email protected] Tel.01363 82606, 07729086623

7pm - Crediton Parish Church Social Committee Wine Tasting with Food, Boniface Centre, £12.50 per person, tickets from A E Lee Outfitters, sample 9 different French wines.

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