Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

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.

7.30pm - Quiz Night as part of Winkleigh Fair, Featuring the village quiz, refreshments, cheese boards and a raffle.

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 onwards - Winkleigh Fair Day, Featuring live music throughout the afternoon and evening, children's entertainment, a children's disco, inflatables, food stalls, ice cream, waffles, tug of war, the Winkleigh in Bloom awards and the grand raffle draw.

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]

WEDNESDAY 22

To July 30 - Crediton Heart Project presents Summer Arts Youth Fringe, Battle of the Bands, film show, For ages 11+, for more information and to book please go to: https://www.crediton.gov.uk/Youth-Work

THURSDAY 23

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

6pm to 8pm - Crediton Branch of the Royal British Legion warmly invites members, families, friends and supporters to an evening of friendship and fun, Crediton Rugby Club, bar, light refreshments, raffle, quiz. To help with catering Text or WhatsApp: 07736 378 902 or Email: [email protected]

7pm - The Bookery welcomes bestselling author Harriet Evans to discuss The Treasures, the first book in her highly anticipated Sevenstones Trilogy. Harriet will be joined by novelist, academic and musician Ellen Wiles. Tickets £6 from the Bookshop or at www.thebookery.org.uk

SATURDAY 25

9am to 6pm - Mid Devon Show, Knightshayes, Tiverton, One of Devon’s Best Days Out, Adult Entry £23, Kids 15 and Under Free, Advance Tickets £20. Book online at www,middevonshow.co.uk or telephone 01884 820859. Free Parking

10am to 12 noon - Sustainable Crediton Repair Cafe, The Elephant on the Green.

SUNDAY 26

3pm - Oboist Ewan Millar with pianist Tomos Boyles, concert, Crediton Parish Church, free parking and disabled access. Afternoon tea will be available. St Boniface Concert Society event. Tickets £18, (£15 to ‘Friends’ of the Society), FREE to FT students under 30. Available from A E Lee Outfitters, High Street, Crediton, on-line from www.ticketsource.co.uk , or on the door.

TUESDAY 28

To Saturday, August 1 - Chulmleigh Old Fair, full programme of events, family service, royalty crowning, money scramble, skittles, golf challenge, craft market, country fair, flower festival, sheep show, pavement artists competition, vintage vehicle rally, flower and produce show, family dog show, bingo, scarecrow trail, window competition, tennis tournament, history talk, children’s party, motor scavenge, treasure trail, horse and pony show, football tournament, history walk, coffee morning, history walk, orienteering, clay pigeon shoot, fancy dress competition, cream teas, road race, much more. Programmes available at Crediton Library, Copplestone Stores, Lapford Garage, see Facebook page Chulmleigh Old Fair.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

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

12 noon - Morchard Bishop Vintage Rally and Family Fun Day, vintage vehicles, craft stalls, ferret racing, barbecue, face painting, inflatatbles, entertainment, bar, cakes and refreshments, Morchard Bishop Playing Field, Adults £2, Children 50p, in aid of Morchard Bishop Playing Field Association.

SATURDAY 8

6pm - Cinema in the Park, Wonka, the 2023 prequel to Roald Dahil’s famous ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Newcombes Meadow, Crediton, free event, no need to book tickets, bring friends, family and something to sit on, food stalls from 4pm, picnics also welcome. Opening event for 5th Crediton Heart Project Summer Arts Festival.

WEDNESDAY 5

9am to 6pm - 60th anniversary North Devon Show, Umberleigh, discounted early bird tickets and information from NorthDevonShow.com

FRIDAY 7

To Sunday 9 - 49th Dartmoor Folk Festival, South Zeal, ceilidhs, concerts, children’s entertainers, workshops, music and song sessions, Grand Dart-i-moor Fair, ramble on Dartmoor, Folklore talk, Step Dance and Broom Dance workshops and finals, church service, Folk for All, finale concert, weekend and evening tickets available, many free events, top national and local artists, for details visit: dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk

WEDNESDAY 12

7.30pm - Movement Anthology, dance, performance, contemporary dance theatre works featuring solo and duet material by Luca Vaccari, exploring themes of belonging and intergenerational connection, Crediton Arts Centre, tickets £10, £5 Under 16, on-line from https://www.ticketsource.com/the-crediton-heart-project

THURSDAY 13

9am to 6pm - Okehampton Show.

7pm - Doors open for 7.30pm start, Summer Ceilidh, Crediton Arts Centre, with Second Sight ceilidh band, part of 5th Crediton Heart Project Summer Arts Festival, To book tickets for craft workshops and other events visit, tickets £5/£3 under 16: https://www.ticketsource.com/the-crediton-heart-project

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