Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

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

11.30am - Lammas Day Celebration of the First Harvest, led by Rev Jeremy Putnam, by the lake, Higher Chilverton, Coldridge, BYO picnic, tea and coffee provided, shade/shelter and chairs provided, ample parking, all welcome.

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.

THURSDAY 30

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

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

THURSDAY 20

9am to 6pm - Chagford Show, Mill End Chagford, A great family fun day out, tickets £15 to August 16, £18 after, child ticket 11-16 £5, Under 11 free, www.chagfordshow.co.uk

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