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THEATRES
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CINEMAS
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MUSIC
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See "Gig Guide" in Music Section
of 'What's On' supplement of North Devon Journal, weekly
newspaper 80p.
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NATIONAL TRUST
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There'll be many events this year at the
National Trust's 2,700 acre Arlington Court, half of which
are specifically organised for children. Fun Fridays offer
activities from Easter to Hallowe'en.
See: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/arlingtoncourt/events2010
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FEBRUARY
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30th Jan to 28th Feb
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Sat 13th
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Great Torrington Cavalier March
to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Torrington, the
last major battle of the Civil War.
2.00pm - Musket competition at 1646 (weather permitting)
7.00pm - Musket volley and March leaves Great Torrington
School
7.20pm - Musket volley, wreath laying and proclamation in
town square
7.45pm - Musketry and fireworks in South Street car park
8.30pm - Retire in good order to the ale house
Contact Master Jake at Torrington 1646 on
tel: 01805 626146 for more info.
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the night of Sat 27th
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Startrek Night Walk 2010- Do you like
a challenge ?
A night orienteering exercise over a figure-of-eight
course set on Exmoor. The event is run by the Rotary Club
of Ilfracombe; all the participants, usually more than 400,
are sponsored to raise funds for Children’s Hospice
South West, the North Devon Hospice and other worthy causes
identified by the Rotary club.
Entry forms can be downloaded from: www.rotary-startrek.org.uk
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MARCH
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Lambing in North Devon (the Great Blizzard
of 1978)
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"....if it ain't a fit night for
any man or beast...."
these black and white photos were taken by the late James
Ravilious: a small collection of his many pictures, capturing
a recently lost way of life in North Devon's rural community,
can be seen in the Museum of North Devon, The Square, Barnstaple
(admission free); this office, the tourist information centre,
is also based there. Several wonderful books of Ravilious
photographs are on sale at the Burton Art Gallery and Museum,
in Bideford.
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6th
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13th
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21st
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APRIL
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2nd to 5th
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RHS Garden Rosemoor - Easter Daffodil
Trail
- follow the clues around the Garden, solve the puzzle and
claim a chocolatey treasure for yourself!
10.00am - 4.00pm.
See: www.rhs.org.uk/Gardens/Rosemoor/What-s-on
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Fri 2nd to Fri 9th April
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Clovelly: Fantastic Fudge Hunt
Find one of twenty fudge stones, which'll be hidden each
day in Clovelly village.
Win up to a kilo of yummy Clovelly fudge.
Normal admission charges to village.
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5th
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Ilfracombe Annual Easter Egg Hunt &
Easter Bonnet Competition at Chambercombe Manor
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17th - 18th
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18th
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Sat 24th + Sun 25th
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RHS Garden Rosemoor - National Rhododendron
Show
from 10.00am. Tel: 01805 626800 for more info.
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25th
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Thurs 29th to Fri 7th May
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Fri 30th - Mon 3rd
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Ilfracombe Beer Festival
at The Landmark Theatre
Tel: 01271 865655 for more info.
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MAY
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1st to 3rd
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RHS Garden Rosemoor - Spring Craft Fair
from 10.00am. Tel: 01805 626800 for more info.
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Sun 2nd + Mon 3rd
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Ilfracombe 'Jack in the Green' May Day
Celebrations
Telephone Ilfracombe TIC on 01271 863001 for more info.
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probably Sun 2nd and Mon 3rd
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Chenson Woods Bluebell Walk
2.00pm to 6.00pm Sunday and Monday
Two trails through the woods and fields of Chenson Farm
(via A377 between Eggesford and Lapford): there are 60 acres
of ancient and semi-natural woodland on this organic farm.
Allow up to one hour per trail - lots of other woodland
flowers (see information notices along the paths). Entry
£1.50 per person. Cream Teas available - proceeds
to local church projects. For more information please 'phone
01363 83746 or 01363 83236.
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Thurs 6th ??
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Great Torrington May Fair
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15th + 16th
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Sun 16th to Tues 18th
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Golden Horseshoe Ride over Exmoor
Various competitive rides over one or two days for distances
of between 15 and 50 miles per day.
Pleasure ride of 15 miles on Sunday morning.
Based at Exford Show Field (Hernes Barrow), beside B3223
one mile due south of Exford.
See: www.goldenhorseshoe-ride.co.uk
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20th, 21st, 22nd
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Fri 21st to Mon 24th
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Combe Martin: Hunting of the Earl of
Rhone
- for further information contact Combe Martin TIC at mail@visitcombemartin.co.uk
or 'phone 01271 883319
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22nd - 29th
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Devon Wine Week
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28th - 31st
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Dulverton Folk Festival 2010
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Sat 29th to Mon 31st
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Westward Ho! Potwalloping Festival 2010
- potwalloping is the gathering of stones and boulders from
the beach, left by winter storms, and replacing them on
the 'pebble ridge' that protects the 'burrows' from coastal
erosion
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Sat 29th to Mon 31st
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Clovelly: Celebration of Local Ales
and Cider
Whether you're a committed ale and cider drinker or yet
to be convinced, you'll find a tipple to suit your palate.
So come along and raise a glass and support North Devon's
brewers and cider makers.
Normal admission charges to village.
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Bank Hol Mon 31st
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Braunton Carnival
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JUNE
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1st to 30th
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2nd to 5th June
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Royal Bath & West Show 2010
9am - 6.30pm daily
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
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Thurs 3rd to Sun 6th
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Appledore Visual Arts Festival 2010
www.appledorearts.org
or 'phone the Festival Coordinator on 07900 212747
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4th + 5th
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South Molton Vintage Rally
Combsland Cross, 4 miles east of South Molton on B3227
(towards Bampton). Vintage cars and tractors. Display ring.
Telephone South Molton TIC on 01769 574122 for more info.
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Sun 13th
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Devon Coast to Coast Challenge 2010
Sponsored Cycling Challenge in aid of The North Devon
Hospice.... "It's a great route, and once again, we
will be offering the D route (70 miles) or the Z route (100
miles), so you can tailor your challenge."
See www.coast-coast.co.uk
for all the gen.
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10th,11th and 12th
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11th to 13th
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Lynton & Lynmouth Music Festival.
This is an open-air and free music festival for all ages
and musical tastes set in the villages of Lynton and Lynmouth,
on the coast of Exmoor National Park, over the weekend 8th
- 10th June.
See www.llama.org.uk
for full details of the bands playing and the stages as
well as accommodation information. Part of the North Devon
Festival, this is the largest free music festival in Devon.
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11th to 13th
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Art Trek Open Studios
on three consecutive weekends in June
(Fri, Sat + Sun: 10.30am - 4.30pm)
See: www.northdevonfestival.org
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12th to 20th
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Ilfracombe Victorian Celebration
- one of the most popular events of the year, everyone,
it seems, in Ilfracombe dresses up in Victorian costume
for nine days of splendour: there are horse drawn carriages,
steam engines, punch and judy shows, street entertainment,
brass bands and boat trips. Many visitors bring their own
costume and join in !
See www.ilfracombevictoriancelebration.org.uk
for full details.
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13th ??
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Combe Martin Strawberry Fayre
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18th to 20th
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18th to 20th
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Art Trek Open Studios
on three consecutive weekends in June
(Fri, Sat + Sun: 10.30am - 4.30pm)
See: www.northdevonfestival.org
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18th + 20th
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South Molton Olde English Fayre
Saturday is Fayre Day (events throughout the day); Civic
Parade on Sunday
- for further information contact South Molton TIC at mail@visitsouthmolton.co.uk
or 'phone 01769 574180
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19th
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Ilfracombe Pirates Day at Chambercombe
Manor
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19th + 20th
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
Scent of Summer Weekend
from 10.00am
- phone 01805 626800.
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20th
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Hunters Inn - Here Comes the Summer
Live music, good food and cool drinks.
See: www.thehuntersinn.net
Tel: 01598 763230 for more info.
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25th to 27th
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Art Trek Open Studios
on three consecutive weekends in June
(Fri, Sat + Sun: 10.30am - 4.30pm)
See: www.northdevonfestival.org
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26th
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UK Ironman Triathlon at Wimbleball
The event consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride
and a 13.1 mile run. 1,500 athletes will be taking part.
See www.activeexmoor.com/ironman2010
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Sat 26th + Sun 27th ??
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Holsworthy Vintage Vehicle & Engine
Rally
The Showfield, Holsworthy (about 1.5 miles west of Holsworthy,
on the southern side of the A3072 Bude road). 10am to 5pm.
Admission Sat Adult £4, Child £1; Sun Adult
£5 Child £1. See: www.visitholsworthy.co.uk/showevent.php?id=103
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Sun 27th
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North Devon AONB Marathon & Half Marathon
starts 10am from Woolacombe
See: www.northdevonmarathon.co.uk
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JULY
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every weekend (Fri-Sun)
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Combe Martin Music Festival
every weekend in July
- for further information contact Combe Martin TIC at mail@visitcombemartin.co.uk
or 'phone 01271 883319
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date not yet decided
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Woolacombe National Sandcastle Competition
2010
at Woolacombe Beach 11am to 4pm
Team entries (six per team) are invited - tel: 01271 344248
also all small children asked to come with buckets and spades
to help build a special display
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16th to 18th
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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
Woody Bay Beer Festival. Real Ale and Steam Trains.
See: www.lynton-rail.co.uk
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16th + 19th
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Power Boat Racing at Ilfracombe
- for further information contact Ilfracombe TIC: 'phone
01271 863001
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Sat 17th
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Pilton Green Man Festival - Barnstaple
- for further information contact Linacre's Pottery on tel:
01271 375776.
- to book stall space contact Pilton Stores on tel: 01271
372418.
See: www.piltonfestival.co.uk
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Sun 18th
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Clovelly Maritime Festival
in support of the North Devon Hospice.
10am to 5pm. Juggling, Punch and Judy, treasure hunt, Shanty
Singers, fire-eating, juggling, puppet theatre, hog roast
on the beach.
A wrench auction - "we're wrenching tonight, boy bach".
Normal admission charges to village.
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Mon 19th to Sun 25th ??
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Lynton Flower Festival
Church of St Mary the Virgin, 10.00am to 6.00pm.
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Sat 24th
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Lynmouth Raft Race
Starts at 5pm. Contact: Lynton TIC on 01598 752225
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Sat 24th
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Clovelly: Lundy Island Gig Row
West Country pilot gigs were designed to carry pilots out
to ships. The first one alongside won the pilotage job,
so speed was critical. The row from Clovelly to Lundy and
back is a true test of endurance over 32 miles of sea -
it can take up to four hours, depending upon the weather
and tides. So come along and support the brave crews!
Normal admission charges to village.
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Mon 26th
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Woolsery Agricultural Show
held at Clovelly Court, from 9.00am.
A quintessential English rural show, in aid of various charities,
run entirely on a volunteer basis by local farmers. There
are many classes for cattle, horses, and sheep, along with
pony competitions. Trade and exhibition stands, craft and
food stalls. Fairground rides and a bouncy castle. A great
summer day out for all the family!
See: www.woolseryshow.org.uk
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31st
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RHS Garden Rosemoor - The Secret Garden
Open Air Theatre
- phone 01805 626800.
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31st July to 2nd Aug
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Mortehoe Scarecrow Festival
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31st July to 1st Aug
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Clovelly: Lifeboat Weekend
in aid of the R.N.L.I., 10.00am to 5.00pm.
A great day out for all the family, packed full of fun and
action, down at the harbour.
Normal admission charges to village.
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AUGUST
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Wed 4th
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Sat 7th
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Appledore & Instow Regatta: Gig Races
Rowing, sailing, swimming, crabbing, model yachts and
other local events.
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Sat 7th
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Clovelly: Gig Regatta
In the West Country we are proud of our long tradition of
racing pilot gigs. The sport's popularity is hardly surprising
- gig racing today is exciting, strenuous and often downright
dangerous, with the crews reaching speeds of 9 knots in
fast-flowing tidal waters. So come along and cheer on the
rowers. It will be an exhilirating day's racing.
Normal admission charges to village.
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Sat 7th to Sat 13th
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Combe Martin Carnival Week
- for further information contact Combe Martin TIC at mail@visitcombemartin.co.uk
or 'phone 01271 883319
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Sun 8th
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Ilfracombe Bird Man Competition
On the pier at Ilfracombe: wacky attempts at man-powered
flight by the eccentric, whimsical or (possibly) unhinged:
failures are embraced by Father Neptune. Organised by Ilfracombe
Round Table www.ilfracomberoundtable.co.uk
- or further info' on www.myspace.com/ilfracombebirdman
- or contact Ilfracombe TIC at ilfracombe@aol.com tel: 01271
863001.
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Sun 6th
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Brendon Show
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14th ??
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Combe Martin Raft Race
Contact: Combe Martin TIC on 01271 883319.
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14th + 15th
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Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
Jack the Station Cat (children's book character) visits
Woody Bay Station.
See: www.lynton-rail.co.uk
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Sun 16th ??
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Appledore Carnival
Fun on The Quay begins at 4pm
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Wed 18th - to be confirmed
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Ilfracombe Rescue Day 2010
Britain’s BIGGEST Emergency Services LIVE Display
Day. 10am to 4pm
Coastguard. Police Force. Fire Brigade. RAF 22 Squadron
Rescue HELICOPTER. RNLI Lifeboat. Lifeguards. Search and
Rescue. Ambulance Service. etc etc. Live air-sea RESCUES.
Real FIRES. See the roof being CUT off a car. Meet the REAL
LIFE professionals and learn what it takes to keep us safe.
An unforgettable day of family ACTION. Static Displays.
Trampolines. Climbing wall. Fresh Burgers. Excellent VALUE
with all proceeds going to local charities and good causes!
Park & Ride. ONE day only.
Further info, pictures, and special offer advance tickets
(for a limited period) will be available, on www.ilfracomberoundtable.co.uk.
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20th
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Dunster Show
in the grounds of Dunster Castle (NT)
Agricultural and Country Sports Show
If you would like to know more about the Dunster Show, please
call Rebecca Langdon on 01984 656990.
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21st
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RHS Garden Rosemoor - Local Produce Show
from 10.00am - phone 01805 626800.
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Calves eating thistle heads
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The lazy days of high summer...
this photo was taken by the late James Ravilious: a small
collection of his many pictures, capturing a recently lost
way of life in North Devon's rural community, can be seen
in the Museum of North Devon, The Square, Barnstaple (admission
free); this office (the tourist information centre) is based
there. Several wonderful books of Ravilious photographs
are on sale at the Burton Art Gallery and Museum, in Bideford.
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26th
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Ilfracombe Carnival
Contact: Bruce Davies
Phone: 01271 863861
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Thurs 26th
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Holsworthy & Stratton Agricultural
Show
at Killatree Cross, Holsworthy
- for further information contact Alison Wilson, Show Secretary,
email: alison@holsworthyshow.wanadoo.co.uk or tel: 01288
355335.
See: www.holsworthyandstrattonagriculturalshow.co.uk
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27th to 31st
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Ilfracombe Sun West Beer Festival
Contact: Ilfracombe TIC on 01271 863001
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28th Aug to 4th Sept
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28th to 30th
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29th ??
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Lynmouth Fete
Contact: Lynton TIC on 01598 752225
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SEPTEMBER
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...all around the bloomin' heather
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Exmoor and Dartmoor....
'tis a wonderful time to be on the moors!
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Sat 4th
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Bideford Regatta Day
Traditional Regatta with rowers from all over the South
West competing on one of the finest courses.
Contact Mike Harper 01237 479183 - mike@rockbymail.co.uk
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Sun 5th
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Clovelly: Lobster and Crab Feast
in celebration of Clovelly's seafood - outdoor kitchen
on the quay - from 10am.
'Try before you buy', recipes, food and craft stalls, barbecue,
folk musicians, children's entertainment.
Normal admission charges to village.
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Thurs 9th to Sun 12th
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Sat 11th
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Bideford Carnival and Massed Pipes &
Drums
Carnival starts at 6.00pm - The Massed Pipes & Drums
will be parading on the Quay after the carnival at about
7.45pm
Contact Mike Harper 01237 422477 mike@rockbymail.co.uk
www.bidefordmassedbands.co.uk
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Wed 15th to Sat 18th
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Barnstaple Fair
- this ancient "end of harvest" fair starts on
the Wednesday before 20th September each year. Originally
it was an agricultural market and employment fair lasting
three days: one day for horses, another for cattle and the
other for sheep. Farm labourers were employed "until
Barnstaple Fair"; they'd then come to town to seek
"a new maister". Nowadays there is a vast funfair
(second only to Nottingham Goose Fair, in size), which is
in full swing from late afternoon until midnight for each
of the four days.
*picture of mayor (bottom left) testing the scales to ensure
honest trading in the Pannier Market.
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Sat 18th
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Barnstaple Carnival & Fireworks
Extravaganza
- on the Saturday afternoon of Barnstaple Fair, following
great celebrations and buffoonery on the Castle Green, the
procession starts at 6.00pm (same route as 2009). This huge
gathering, featuring the top floats from many other West
Country carnivals, takes just over two hours to circle the
town. Two good places to watch it pass are at The Square
and in Boutport Street outside the Queen's Theatre.
- the fireworks are loosed over the River Taw from Anchor
Bank at about 8.15pm.
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Sat 18th + Sun 19th
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Devon Traction Engine, Veteran &
Vintage Car Club 2010 Rally
Chapelton Barton, 4 miles south of Barnstaple (via A377
Old Exeter Road). 9.30am to 5.00pm.
See: www.dtec.freeuk.com
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Sun 19th
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The 27th Doone Run
Contact: Lynton TIC on 01598 752225
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25th Sept to 3rd Oct
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Appledore Book Festival 2010
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Sat 25th
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South Molton Carnival
- for further information contact South Molton TIC at
mail@visitsouthmolton.co.uk or 'phone 01769 574180
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25th to 27th
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26th
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
Taste of the West Country Food Fair
phone 01805 626800.
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OCTOBER
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1st to 4th
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North Devon & Exmoor Autumn Walking
Festival 2010
See North Devon and Exmoor in its dazzling autumn colours,
with a collection of walks through some of the UK's most
scenic countryside
www.walkingnorthdevon.co.uk
or 'phone 01271 883131
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1st to 10th
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Lyn & Exmoor Food Festival
more info from 01984 635360
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4th to 10th
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Tennis: The AEGON Pro-Series Barnstaple
at The Tarka Tennis Centre, Seven Brethren Bank, Barnstaple
The UKs 4th largest International Women’s Tennis Tournament
- See professional, world ranked players (50-150) complete
for the Dartington Vases and a share of the $75K Prize pot
Adult Tickets: Free to £10 - On Sale via Website from
21 June 2010 - Concessions Available
See: www.barnstapleopen.net
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7th to 17th
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10th
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
Apple Day
from 10.00am - phone 01805 626800.
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16th
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Okehampton Carnival
which is always held on the third Saturday in October
Contact: Shirley Friend
Phone: 01837 52230
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19th
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
Fungi Walk
Start 10.00am. Cost: £9.00 members, £15.00 non-members.
- phone 01805 626800.
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NOVEMBER
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1st
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Dolton & Dowland Carnival
Contact: Rosemary Lock
Phone: 01805 804254
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Hatherleigh Carnival
Contact: Mandy Wonnacott
Phone: 01837 810678
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Fri 5th ??
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Ilfracombe Fireworks
Ilfracombe Rugby Club (on north side of A399, on eastern
side of town). 6.30pm.
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Sat 6th ??
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Barnstaple (Round Table) Fireworks
at the Rugby Ground, Mill Road, Barnstaple
Gates open 6pm. Fireworks at 7pm. Admission: £3 per
adult.
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Sunday 21st
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Clovelly Herring Festival 2010
from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
"The herring is the king of the sea, the herring is
the fish for me, sing follderiddle-aye ...."
Smokehouse and demonstrations of fishing skills and crafts.
Mike Smylie's Kipperland Exhibition. Quay kitchen with tastings,
shanty singers, special promotion of Devon cider
and wine ".... an' all sorts of things". Normal
admission charges to village.
Event may be subject to change, so please consult www.clovelly.co.uk/events
for latest details.
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Sun 21st
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Barnstaple Christmas Lights Switch-On
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Holsworthy Winter Carnival
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DECEMBER
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Lynton & Lynmouth Christmas Festivities
Contact: Lynton TIC on 01598 752225
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1st ??
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Ilfracombe - Lighting of the Christmas
Lights
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Thurs 2nd, Thurs 9th, Thurs 16th and Tues
21st, Thurs 23rd
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Late Night Shopping in Barnstaple
Come and see Barnstaple's new Christmas Lights. The town
centre will be pedestrianised for late shopping until 9.00pm.
There'll be bands a'playing, singers singing and shoppers
shopping....
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3rd + 4th
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Dunster (near Minehead) by Candlelight
takes place every year on the first Friday and Saturday
in December when this remarkably preserved medieval village
turns its back on the present and lights its streets with
candles.
See: www.dunsterbycandlelight.co.uk
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5th
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RHS Garden Rosemoor
Christmas Food Fair
from 10.00am - phone 01805 626800.
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Sunday 5th ??
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Sun 5th
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Clovelly Christmas Lights (in aid
of the RNLI)
Procession starts at about 4 pm from the Visitor Centre,
Clovelly.
Don’t miss the annual tradition of switching on Clovelly’s
fairy lights. Follow the procession down the cobbled street,
accompanied by a brass band, then look out for Santa’s
arrival! Harbourside carols, mulled wine, barbecue and more
to spread some seasonal good cheer,
with a fireworks grande finale. Entry free from 2:00 p.m.
Small parking charge.
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Every day until Christmas Eve
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Barnstaple Pannier Market
Every day including Sundays and on Late Night Shopping
nights (until 9.00pm).
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West Down
The Christmas Story– a walk around the village, singing
carols and watching the Christmas story unfold -leaving
the Square at 6.30pm.
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31st
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Bideford New Year's Eve Riverside Party
There's always lots goin' on at Bideford for New Year's
Eve - this is the place to be for the serious reveller....
- for further information contact Bideford TIC at bidefordtic@visit.org.uk
or 'phone 01237 477676.
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31st
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Barnstaple New Year's Eve
In The Square you'll see a large music stage with fun and
games for the children and adults - and a range of children's
entertainment, including bouncy castles, etc...
....and finally, fireworks at midnight o'er the river Taw.
See: www.barnstaplenewyearseve.co.uk
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