Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

THURSDAY 25

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

7pm - The Bookery welcomes award-winning novelist and nature writer Melissa Harrison discussing her new novel The Given World with Dr Michael Warren. Tickets £6 from the Bookshop or at www.thebookery.org.uk.

7pm - CANCELLED Films for Crediton presents The Last Thursday Picture Show, a monthly film night at Crediton Arts Centre on the last Thursday of the month. Film, The Last Person in the World, bar, tea, coffee, puddings, film starts 7.30pm.

FRIDAY 26

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.

6pm - Hayward’s School Summer Fete, stalls, inflatable assault course, barbecue, bar, live music, Festival Theme.

6.30pm - Crediton Town Band play for More Free Friday Music, Crediton Town Square, free event, all welcome.

7pm - CANCELLED Crime Writing Panel with Michael Jecks, Morgan Witzel and Orlando Murrin in conversation, Crediton Library.

7.30pm - Crediton Arts Centre presents The Tempest, outdoor touring production, at Shobrooke Park; Newton St Cyres Arboretum (June 27/28); St Andrew’s Church, Colebrooke (July 3); Morchard Bishop Playing Field (July 4); Lower Woodbeare, Kennerleigh (July 5). Tickets, £10/£8 are available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre or telephone 01363 773260 or email [email protected]

SATURDAY 27

And Sunday 28, Tedburn St Mary FC Youth Football Tournament, Barley Park.

10am to 12 noon - Midsummer Coffee Morning and Local Produce Market in aid of Lapford Congregational Church, Lapford Victory Hall, refreshments, local produce stalls, raffle, £5 per stall, book with Grace on 07807 019890.

10am to 12 noon - BowVillage Hall Monthly Market, stalls, refreshments, cakes, veg, lots more.

10am to 12.30pm - Plant Sale, Meadow Gardens, Crediton EX17 1EJ, in aid of ELF, Crediton Fundraising group of Exeter Leukaemia Fund.

10.30am - Registration Open for St Andrew’s Church Dog Show, Amenity Area, Colebrooke, a relaxed and fun event, all welcome, all ages, breeds and backgrounds. 11.15am will see other activities commence, Guess the Weight o the Lamb, raffle, refreshments.

11am to 1pm - Crediton Palestine Group, petition signing event, Crediton Town Square.

11am to 5pm - Coldridge Fete and Vintage Rally, Flower Festival and Dog Show, vintage vehicles, stalls, main ring entertainment, music, children’s games, refreshments, adults £5, children 16 and under free.

2pm to 5pm - Tea in the Garden, 4 Golden Joy, Crediton, EX 17 1EA, for Hospiscare. Raffle, Tombola, All welcome.

SUNDAY 28

The Nello Bike Ride.

MONDAY 29

6.45pm - Family Bingo and Raffle, Bow Village Hall, in aid of Bow Swimming Pool, refreshments available, eyes down 7.30pm.

THURSDAY, JULY 2

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

7.30pm - Saint Boniface Concert Society present axophonist Rob Burton and pianist Mark Rogers, Crediton Parish Church, Tickets are available from A E Lee Outfitters, High Street, Crediton, online from: www.ticketsource.co.uk , or on the door. Ticket price is £18, (£15 to ‘Friends’ of the Society), FREE to full-time students under 30. Refreshments will be available.

FRIDAY 3

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 4

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

10am to 4pm - Classic Car Show, North Tawton Rugby Club, cars, vintage tractors, classic sports cars, barbecue, dog show, car boot sale, bouncy castle.

10.30am - The Bookery welcomes children’s ward‑winning children’s author Christopher Edge for a thrilling, interactive event inspired by his electrifying new novel, How to Steal the Future.

11am to 4pm - and July 5, Floral festival of Hymns, St Andrew’s Church, Sampford Courtenay, suggested donation £5, children free, bug hunt for children, to raise money for the Church and Flower Club, tea, coffee and cake available.

12 noon - Cheriton Fitzpaine Carnival Sashing Ceremony, Cheriton Fitzpaine Parish Hall, announcing the 2026 King or Queen, Carnival through the years slideshow, refreshments, raffle prizes.

2pm to 4pm - Strawberry Fair, Sandford School Field, stalls, strawberry cream teas, ice creams, bar, raffle, music tent, free entry, all welcome.

7pm - Concert, Something for Everyone, with the Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir and Crediton Strummers, Crediton Congregational Choir, retiring collection for FORCE, tickets £5 from gas.ticketlight.co.uk or call 0844 8889991 or via choir members, doors open 6.30pm.

7.30pm - The St David’s Singers concert in Crediton Parish Church, tickets £12 with proceeds going to the Music Endowment Fund. Wine and soft drinks will be available to purchase afterwards.

MONDAY 6

6.30pm - Crediton Town Council Community Emergency Planning Community Information Session, Boniface Centre, book via Crediton Town Council, [email protected] for more details or go to: https://forms.office.com/e/uPb2Zs747q

7pm - Book launch, Book launch of Welcome In, a book of experiences of refugees living in Crediton, accompanied by Crediton Ukrainian Choir, Crediton Congregational Church, come, listen, be inspired and celebrate together, sharing stories, building community, celebrating together, Supported by Welcoming Refugees in Crediton.

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