Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

THURSDAY 23

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

FRIDAY 24

7pm - Doors open for 7.30pm start, Copplestone Community Choir, eclectic mix of contemporary songs and classics; upbeat to contemplative and much in between, Coldridge Parish Church, admission by donation in aid of The Amber Foundation, Chawleigh, all welcome.

SATURDAY 25

10am-12 noon - Plant Sale and Coffee Morning, Boniface Centre, Crediton, proceeds to Crediton PCC, bric-a-brac, refreshments.

7pm - The Folklore of Devon with Jim Causley and Mark Norman, Newton St Cyres Parish Hall, tickets £15 from Nicola on 01392 851985.

7.30pm - The Uncertainty Principle, theatre, Crediton Arts Centre, £13/£8, from www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre or telephone 01363 773260 or email [email protected]

SUNDAY 26

1pm to 5pm - Gardens Open, Sherwood House, Newton St Cyres, as part of National Garden Scheme, Booking required using the link: https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/14861/sherwood £8 for adults, £3 for children, no dogs, suitable footwear required due to areas of steep terrain.

Refreshments available for purchase, but picnics can also be enjoyed in the gardens.

3pm - Harp Recital and Afternoon Tea, Boniface Centre, Crediton, ticket £11.55, by the Folklore Library and Archive, tickets via Eventbrite.

MONDAY 27

7.15pm - Talk, The Seaton Down Roman coin hoard, Bow Village Hall, admission £5 for non members, tea and biscuits included with admission.

TUESDAY 28

6.30pm - Doors open for 7pm film start, “The Voice of Hind Rajab”, Boniface Centre, with Crediton Palestine Group, entry free but donations to the Palestinian Red Crescent, all welcome.

THURSDAY 30

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

7pm - An evening of folklore and cultural storytelling with writer and broadcaster Zakia Sewell discussing her book Finding Albion with Mark Norman at The Bookery. Tickets £5 redeemable against purchase of the book from the Bookshop or at www.thebookery.org.uk

7.30pm - Film, Crediton Arts Centre, A Real Pain, themed pudding, tea and coffee, tickets £5 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre or telephone 01363 773260 or email [email protected]

FRIDAY MAY 1

10am to 4pm - and 10am to 4pm May 2 and after 11am service on May 3 until 4pm, Wedding Dress Exhibition to be held at St Mary's Church, Cheriton Bishop, 30 dresses, register of marriages available to view, wedding hat display, children’s hearts hanging in porch, free admission to the exhibition, refreshments available, all welcome.

7.30pm - Music with multi-instrumentalist Suntou Susso, tickets £16/£14, from www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre or telephone 01363 773260 or email [email protected]

SATURDAY 2

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

3pm - Spring Concert with the Crediton Singers, St Lawrence Chapel, one hour concert followed by refreshments, concert free, donations invited to the Chapel and MNDA. The Crediton Singers will be joined by pianist Nigel Guthrie and flautist Tina Guthrie.

6.30pm - Doors open for Bang Bang Boxing Club Show, Lords Meadow Leisure Centre. Tickets Adult £15, child under 16 £15, VIP table service £50pp, available from Bang Bang Boxing.

SUNDAY 3

9.30am - The Devon RFU U15 Boys 10-a-side Festival, Crediton Rugby Club, hosted by Crediton RFC U15 Boys, 19 teams taking part.

THURSDAY 7

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

7pm - An evening exploring landscape, culture and belonging with author Jon Woolcott discussing The Tattooed Hills with Ysella Sims, The Bookery. Tickets £5 from the Bookshop or at www.thebookery.org.uk

FRIDAY 8

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

7.30pm - Music with Griffin and Collier, Crediton Arts Centre, tickets £14/£11, from www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre or telephone 01363 773260 or email [email protected]

SATURDAY 9

10.30am - Join children’s author Jamie Hammond for a high energy, imagination fuelled adventure based around his new book Dragonflare at The Bookery. Ideal for ages 6-11. Tickets are free but need to be booked at www.thebookery.org.uk

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