EVENTS marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day are set to be held in the local area.

In Crediton, there will be a flag-raising ceremony at the war memorial at 9.30am on Thursday, May 8.

Later the same day, a cream tea will be enjoyed at the Boniface Centre from 12.30pm to 2pm. There will be live jazz, historical artefacts and a chance to see Crediton Museum's new film about the town in World War Two. This event is sold out.

On Friday, May 9, there will be a family disco at Crediton United FC’s clubhouse. Tickets cost £5 on the door.

Then, on Saturday, May 10, a “very vintage picnic” will be held in Newcombes Meadow from 11am to 3pm. Attendees should bring their own picnic blankets.

Crediton Town Band, morris dancers, CODS and the “Swing Three” jazz trio will be performing in the bandstand. There will also be falconry, a barrel organ, vintage engines, a balloon modeller, a bar and food and craft stalls, alongside free activities for children from the youth club, scouts, army cadets and Lions club.

In Sandford, a 45-minute concert by Crediton Town Band, playing a selection of wartime favourites, will take place at Sandford Parish Church on Thursday, May 8 from 7.30pm.

Then, on Saturday, May 10, there will be a 1940s-themed cream tea for parishioners at Sandford Parish Hall from 3pm.

There will be prizes for the best wartime outfits. Tea, coffee and squash will be provided along with fresh scones, clotted cream and jam.

Bakers are also invited to take home baked cakes with them to share. Photos and mementos are welcome for a display that will be co-ordinated on the day.

In Coldridge, there will be a commemoration and beacon-lighting from 7.30pm to 10pm at the village hall on Thursday, May 8. There will be a pasty supper and bar and the Coldridge Sunshine Singers will perform at the event. The beacon will be lit at 9.30pm.

In Poughill, there will be a VE Day street party at the village hall on Monday, May 5 from 12pm. Participants should bring and share 1940s party food. There will also be a memorabilia display with photos.

In North Tawton, there will be a flag-raising ceremony in the park at 9am on Thursday, May 8 followed by a parade of poppy wreaths to the war memorial at the cemetery. At 9.30am, there will be a speech and Okehampton Silver Band will play followed by a minute’s silence.

Then, on Saturday, May 10, there will be a coffee morning at the town hall from 10am to 1pm featuring stalls and wartime cake. There will be a fish and chips van from 11am, and a raffle at 12pm.

In Spreyton, there will be an exhibition about the village's contribution to the war effort featuring maps, letters and photos at Spreyton Village Hall on Thursday, May 8 from 6pm. There will also be schoolchildren singing wartime songs and a barbecue with refreshments. The beacon will be lit at 9.30pm.