Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

THURSDAY 30

To Saturday, August 1, Chulmleigh Old Fair, full programme of events, 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.

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

FRIDAY 31

6.30pm - Crediton Town Band free concert in Crediton Town Square.

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, inflatatables, entertainment, bar, cakes and refreshments, Morchard Bishop Playing Field, Adults £2, Children 50p, in aid of Morchard Bishop Playing Field Association.

TUESDAY 4

7.30pm - Doors open for Cash Bingo, Spreyton Village Hall, eyes down 8pm.

WEDNESDAY 5

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

10am to 1pm - Summer Craft Drop In Activities for children 5+ at The Bookery. Free event, no booking required.

THURSDAY 6

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

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

SATURDAY 8

2pm to 4.30pm - St Lawrence Fair, St Lawrence Chapel, Threshers, go along and enjoy tea, cake, books, produce, bric-a-brac, raffle for a Devon Hamper and enjoy the beautiful garden.

6pm - Crediton Heart Project Free Open Air Cinema with the film Wonka, Newcombes Meadow, food stalls from 4pm, PG.

SUNDAY 9

6pm - St Lawrence Festival, St Lawrence Chapel, Threshers, traditional Evensong with the West Gallery Quire and hear all about St Lawrence, the Saint.

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

SATURDAY 15

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

10am to 4pm - Crediton Heart Project, Arts in the Park, free day of creative activities, Newcombes Meadow, circus, drumming and arts workshops, theatre and music performances, craft fair, food and drink.

10am to 3pm - Craft Fair, Cheriton Fitzpaine Village Hall, a variety of artisan stalls, family friendly activities and a raffle in aid of Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School and Children's Hospice SW.

WEDNESDAY 19

10am to 11.30am - Talk and workshops, Bird Migration How they do it, Boniface Centre, Crediton, £2 to include tea or coffee.

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]