Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

THURSDAY 28

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

FRIDAY 29

10am to 6pm - and Saturday, May 30 and on Sunday, May 31 from 11am to 5pm, South West Quilters exhibition, Crediton Parish Church, 100 quilts on display, church vestments, tombola, bric-a-brac stalls and the Newton St Cyres Art Group Exhibition. Admission will be £2 (under 16s free) with proceeds shared between the church and the Daisy Garland Charity. Please note no dogs will be allowed, other than assistance dogs.

12.30pm to 2pm - Sandwiches & Stories at The Bookery with varied themes in a warm space with summer sandwiches & warm conversation. Free of charge, open to all, no booking required.

SATURDAY 30

10am to 2pm - Garden Fair, Spreyton Village Hall, plants, seeds, garden furniture, refreshments.

7.30am to 11am - Big Breakfast, Tedburn St Mary FC, Barley Park, Tedburn St Mary, breakfasts, coffee and tea.

SUNDAY 31

6.30pm - Upham Methodist Church Songs of Praise Evening, led by Rev N Lakin and Band, chaired by Jackie Hooper, collection for Children’s Hospice SW, refreshments at close, all welcome (EX17 4HN)

JUNE

TUESDAY 2

7.30pm - Doors open for Cash Bingo, Spreyton Village Hall, eyes down 8pm.

THURSDAY 4

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

7pm - Local author Kate Lord Brown discussing her sweeping new novel, The Silver Thread at The Bookery. Tickets £5 from the Bookshop or at www.thebookery.org.uk. Ticketholders receive 15% off purchases of The Silver Thread on the evening.

FRIDAY 5

12.30pm to 2pm - Sandwiches & Stories at The Bookery with varied themes in a warm space with summer sandwiches & warm conversation. Free of charge, open to all, no booking required.

SATURDAY 6

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

12 noon - The Big Boniface Bash, a day to celebrate Crediton, live music, silent disco (ticketed event), The Running of the Black Dog Ceremony and Parade, Isabella’s story bicycle, food and drink, traders, arts and crafts, printmaking workshop, local charities, well dressing, historical reenactment, Crediton Youth Service, free event, Newcombes Meadow, all welcome.

2pm - Chawleigh Fair, Playing Fields, 2pm children’s fancy dress judging, children’s sports, bouncy castle, side shows, raffle, children’s crafts, refreshments, children’s disco, live music, stalls, fair ends at 10pm.

2pm to 4pm, Ascot Cream/Savoury Tea, Bow Peeps Hospiscare Group, Growing Well Garden, Bow Medical Practice, book at ticket (£10) on 07540 085105.

7pm - Doors open for 7.30pm start, Crediton ELF Fundraising Group memorial concert with Mariners Away, Bow Village Hall, Tickets cost £10 and pre-booking is essential. Book your seats at https://wegottickets.com/f/20241

WEDNESDAY 10

7pm - Film: National Emergency Briefing, Crediton Methodist Church, organised by Sustainable Crediton in collaboration with Crediton Town Council, followed by discussion with a panel of experts. To book a place go to: https://www.ticketsource.com/sustainable-crediton

FRIDAY 12

12.30pm to 2pm - Sandwiches & Stories at The Bookery with varied themes in a warm space with summer sandwiches & warm conversation. Free of charge, open to all, no booking required.

7pm - Award winning climate journalist David Shukman presenting his urgent new book “The Response” at The Bookery. Tickets £6 from the Bookshop or at www.thebookery.org.uk Ticketholders receive 10% off purchases of The Response on the evening.

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