Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

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.

7.30pm - Sarah McQuaid, music, Crediton Arts Centre, tickets £15/£12, from www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre or telephone 01363 773260 or email [email protected]

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

THURSDAY 11

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

7.30pm - Gerard Flotats (cello) and Julian Chan (piano), Crediton Parish Church, St Boniface Concert Society, tickets £18, free to students under 30, from A E Lee Outfitters, or ticketsource or at the door.

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.

SATURDAY 13

10am to 11.30am - Local Produce & Craft Market, Zeal Monachorum Village Hall, Book a Table, cost - just a prize for the draw! Contact 01363 82606 / 07729086623

11am to 3pm - Christians Together in Crediton Family Fun Day, Newcombes Meadow, free barbecue, live music, bouncy castle, face painting, inflatable fun run, tractors and engines, dog show from 1.30pm, games and activities, all provided free by Crediton Congregational church.

1pm to 4pm - Mad Hatter Tea Party, in aid of Sandford Community Stores, Sandford Parish Hall, mad hat contest, afternoon tea, raffle, tickets £2 from Sandford Stores.

3pm to 6pm - Games afternoon, Boniface Centre, with afternoon tea, for the whole family, free to attend, donations for Crediton Church Junior Choir, small charges for some competitions.

7pm - The Tempest, by Crediton Arts Centre, Lapford Mill, also Saturday 20 3pm Crediton Parish Church car park; Sunday 21 3pm Sandford Millennium Green; Friday 26 7pm Shobrooke Park; Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 3pm Newton St Cyres Arboretum, tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre or telephone 01363 773260 or email [email protected]

SUNDAY 14

3pm - Songs of Spring and Devotion, a recital of English song, by Philip Lancaster, Alex Wilson and Leonie Anderson, Crediton Parish Church, no entrance fee, donations welcome.

THURSDAY 18

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

7pm - Writer and megalith enthusiast Fiona Robertson discusses her acclaimed memoir Stone Lands at The Bookery. Tickets £6 from the Bookshop or at www.thebookery.org.uk.

FRIDAY 19

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 20

12 noon to 4pm, Copplestone Family Fun Day, Copplestone School, Rob Pudner, stalls, food stalls, bar, barbecue, ferret racing, ice cream van, bouncy castle, live music from CODS and Crediton Samba Band, games, for Copplestone PTA and Copplestone Village Hall Fund.

2pm to 5pm - Crediton Branch RBL 100th Celebration, Downes, Crediton, refreshments available, stalls, free entry.

5pm - Fun Boules & BBQ at Zeal Monachorum Village Hall. For all ages everyone welcome. Admission by donation. Please book by June 17: [email protected] 0136382606, 07729086623

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