Events coming up soon in and around Crediton

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

No Crediton Courier Drop-In.

7pm - The Bookery welcomes back celebrated crime writer Ann Cleeves discussing her new book, The Dying Light. Ann will be joined by bestselling thriller writer C.M. Ewan. Tickets £7 from the Bookshop or at www.thebookery.org.uk

FRIDAY 2

12.30pm to 2pm - Soup & Stories returns to The Bookery with varied themes in a warm space with hot soup & warm conversation, Free of charge, open to all, no booking required.

SATURDAY 3

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

12 noon to 2.30pm - Apple Pressing Day, The Glade, Penstone, take apples and containers to shreds if you have some spare.

12 noon - Yeo Cider 2026, Yeoford Community Hall, £3, includes souvenir glass and programme, live music, games, food, 12 ciders and perries, all proceeds to Yeoford Community Hall.

7pm - An Evening with Jim Causley - Live Music at Sampford Courtenay Village Hall, music from 7.30pm, £10 per person, bar available or bring a bottle. Baked potato and various toppings inc veggie options £5pp, secure your tickets: https://forms.gle/kpGk5QQ616S1KXTS7

SUNDAY 4

7pm - The People’s Emergency Briefing Film Screening and Discussion, on the climate and nature crisis, (recommended minimum age is 16), Thorverton Memorial Hall, doors open 6.30pm, refreshments available.

TUESDAY 6

7pm - Winkleigh Morris taster session, Winkleigh Community Centre. All welcome to go along and have a go with a friendly group of dancers & musicians. No previous experience necessary. More details: www.winkleighmorris.org.uk or ring Colin on 01363 877216.

8pm - Eyes down for Bingo, Spreyton Village Hall, cash prizes.

WEDNESDAY 7

7pm - Hayne Hot House Jazz is in Holy Cross Church, Crediton. Tickets are £20, including food from Baobab with profits going to the Music Endowment Fund.

7.30pm - Talk by Dr Todd Gray, The Art of the Devon Garden, Newton St Cyres Parish Hall, £3.50 admission, includes tea/coffee and biscuits, organised by Newton St Cyres Garden Club.

THURSDAY 8

No Crediton Courier Drop-In.

7pm - The Bookery welcomes two inspiring voices in nature writing, Chris Sperring and Ian Parsons, discussing their new books Ghosts of the Night and Tarka Revisited. Tickets: £5, redeemable against a copy of either book from The Bookery or at www.thebookery.org.uk

FRIDAY 9

12.30pm to 2pm - Soup & Stories at The Bookery with varied themes in a warm space with hot soup & warm conversation. Free of charge, open to all, no booking required.

7.30pm - CANCELLED (due to lack of volunteer helpers), Sandford Parish Hall Meat Bingo.

SATURDAY 10

10am to 2pm - Redlands Primary Care Open Day, Joseph Locke Way, Crediton, behind the scenes tour, meet the team, learn about services available, refreshments.

4pm - Pet Service, Crediton Parish Church, take your pets, short service followed by refreshments.

7.30pm - Let Us Take You to Paris, a wild evening of Parisian cabaret as musicians Fifi La Mer and Oliver Wilby whisk you away to Paris with songs of Piaf, Trent and Gainsbourg, Crediton Arts Centre, tickets £15/£11 from Crediton Arts Centre on 01363 773260 or via: www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre

TUESDAY 13

6pm to 7pm - Police drop-in, Crediton Police Station.

7.30pm - The Good Book Club, read the Bible and hear it read by others, The Bookery, 21 High Street, every second Tuesday, free to attend, copies of the Bible will be available. Tea and coffee available.

THURSDAY 15

7pm - Music at St Matthew’s, Cheriton Fitzpaine, musical duo Nigel and Tina Guthrie present a programme of music for flute, voice and organ, including pieces by J S Bach and Faure, donations at the door, nibbles and soft drinks from 6.30pm and during the interval, proceeds to St Matthew’s Church and Crediton Parish Church Music Endowment Fund.

FRIDAY 16

12.30pm to 2pm - Soup & Stories at The Bookery with varied themes in a warm space with hot soup & warm conversation. Free of charge, open to all, no booking required.

7pm - Bow YFC Harvest Supper, Bow Village Hall, £15 per person, includes ploughman’s supper, apple pie and drink, book with Martha on 07729 506404.

7pm - for 7.30pm, Folklore of Devon, folk songs, legends and customs with singer Jim Causley and folklorist Mark Norman, The Boniface Centre, Crediton, £10 on the door (cash only) includes a pasty, cash bar, to reserve tickets contact Bob Edwards on 01363 774391 or email: [email protected]. Fundraising for the Boniface Link Association and the Folklore Library.

7.45pm - Bingo, Morchard Bishop Memorial Hall, in aid of Morchard Bishop Football Club.

SATURDAY 17

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

7.30pm - Reg Meuross, Crediton Arts Centre, tickets £15/£13 from Crediton Arts Centre on 01363 773260 or via: www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre

SUNDAY 18

8.10am - Tune in to BBC Radio 4 to hear the Morning Service being broadcast from Holy Cross Church with the wonderful choir in full voice.

7.30pm - Bow YFC New Members Evening, Down St Mary Village Hall, for those aged 12 to 28, find out about YFC, details from Martha on 07729 506404.

WEDNESDAY 21

10am - Crediton U3A Open Meeting, talk, The History of Halloween, by Aidienne Sketcher, Boniface Centre, £2 includes tea or coffee.

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