THURSDAY 9

to July 12, Lapford Revel, celebrating nature, community and tradition. various events.

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

7pm - The Bookery presents writer Amelia Blackwell for an evening of literary mystery and historic intrigue as she discusses her new novel, The Haunting of a Brontë, in conversation with Devon crime writer Stephanie Austin. Tickets £5 from the Bookshop or at www.thebookery.org.uk.

FRIDAY 10

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

SATURDAY 11

10am to 2pm - Charity Car Wash, Crediton Fire Station, in aid of The Firefighters’ Charity. Cash and card payments and donations accepted.

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

11am to 4pm - Crediton Food Festival, Newcombes Meadow Park, free admission, celebrating the very best of Devon’s food and drink, 25 of Devon’s finest food and drink producers and traders, plus street food vendors, independent retailers and community organisations. Meet local makers, demonstration tent with live cookery demonstrations, family fun, family friendly creative sessions, imaginative storytelling and interactive performances, circus performers. Music from Crediton Town Band, Crediton Strummers, folk artists. Visitors are encouraged to explore Crediton’s independent shops, cafes and high street.

SUNDAY 12

To 18th - Winkleigh Fair, many events and activities.

9am to 4pm - Involve Community Day, Active Crediton, Lords Meadow, (9am to 10am free lane swimming, 16+, booking essential), (9.15am to 10am - Mega Medley Fitness Class 16+, booking essential, non members £1), (10am-11am Family Float Session, booking essential, non members £1), 10am to 1pm - Community stalls, free health checks and learn CPR, all welcome; 11am to 1pm - Social Pickleball, booking essential, non members £1; 2pm to 3pm - Public Swimming, both pools, discounted swimming, booking essential, non members £2. Book on 01884 234970 or visit: activemiddevon.gov.uk

TUESDAY 14

11am to 4pm - Charity Cake Sale, Dolphin Stair Lifts South West, 22 Marsh Road, Lords Meadow, Crediton EX17 1EU, in aid of cancer charity FORCE, cash or card, coffee, donations welcome

WEDNESDAY 15

10am to 11.30am - Crediton U3A Open Meeting, Grace Darling and the art of saving lives at sea, Boniface Centre, Crediton, talk by James Taylor, £2 including tea or coffee.

6.45pm - Doors open for Crediton ELF Bingo, eyes down 7.30pm, Crediton Football Clubhouse, bar, raffle, teas, coffees, good prizes.

THURDAY 16

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

FRIDAY 17

7pm - The Bookery welcomes award winning farmer and former President of the NFU Minette Batters discussing her new book Harvest at Crediton Library. Tickets £6 from the Bookshop or at www.thebookery.org.uk.

SATURDAY 18

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

10am to 4pm - Crediton Lions to collect items for Ukraine at Tesco Superstore, Joseph Locke Way, Crediton.

12 noon to 5pm - Lapford Vintage Rally, Lapford Playing Field, Church Close, Lapford, stalls, bar, light refreshments, barbecue run by Lapford Congregational Church, all profits to Lapford Playing Field Trust, dogs to be kept on leads, entry by donation.

1pm - Spreyton Summer Fair, Village Hall and field.

2pm to 5pm - Archive Exhibition and Cream Teas, Zeal Monachorum Village Hall, exhibition about the Parish and its history coming right up to the present day. Admission by donation. Contact Erica 01363 82606.

3pm - The Crediton Singers summer concert, Sea into the Season, music including the 13th century round ‘Summer is icumen in’, traditional songs and shanties, music hall favourite ‘Beside the Sea’, The Flying Pickets and ‘La Mer’, something for everyone! St Lawrence Chapel. No admission fee and no tickets required, donations invited in aid of St Lawrence Chapel and Crediton Food Bank.

5pm - Cheriton Fitzpaine Carnival events begin, live music from 6pm to 11.15pm, food, refreshments, ice creams, procession begins at 7pm.

7.30pm - Music with Vikki Clayton, Crediton Arts Centre, tickets £15/£12, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre or telephone 01363 773260 or email [email protected]

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