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North Devon Focus Coast & Country Chronicle is a local community page for North Devon news or coast and countryside media releases. We are proud to have been promoting North Devon and the Bideford Bay area since 2002. We also welcome submissions from North Devon Local Event organisers. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for visiting the North Devon Focus site. Traditional annual events returned in 2023 along with a host of new and diverse events in 2024. Let's all look forward to an even brighter "Event Full" 2025. The listing is free for anyone wishing to promote, local village/church events, charity or non-profit-making fund raising organisations. It is also free for local country markets, North Devon musicians, North Devon Arts and festival organisers who wish to promote gigs, events or exhibitions.

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NORTH DEVON COAST & COUNTRY EVENTS

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24th May - 5th July Exhibition Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon. An exhibition curated by local artist Peter Stiles exploring the Marsland Valley, its heritage and the people who have been inspired by its charms ? both in the past and in the present. Marsland Valley is situated on the coastal border between Devon and North Cornwall and has a history of attracting pacifists, artists and individuals who seemed to value the Valley?s isolation from broader society. These people have lived and worked alongside local families who have lived there for generations.
Barnstaple & North Devon Museum,The Square, Barnstaple, North Devon EX32 8LN, Open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm - Admission FREE. Tel: Tel 01271 346747 Click here to Visit Website

The Burton at Bideford. Photo copyright Brett Adams)

Running until 5th July Exhibition 'Melting Ice | Rising Tides' Free entry

In 'Melting Ice | Rising Tides' Bristol-based artist and Royal Academician Emma Stibbon considers how the warming environment of the polar regions is impacting on the UK coastline. The exhibition includes a selection of Emma's large-scale drawings and prints made in response to field trips to Svalbard in the High Arctic, and the Weddell Sea in Antarctica, alongside new work looking at the impact of erosion on the North Devon coast.

Emma's work is provoked by the wonder and drama of nature but underpinned by contemporary anxieties about our precarious future. She draws environments that are undergoing dynamic change, using the physical materials of sites such as earth pigments, carbon and sea water, including local pigment Bideford Black.

Burton at Bideford, Kingsley Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QQ Click here to visit website

31st May - 12th July Spring into Summer Exhibition at Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon. The 'Spring into Summer' exhibition in the Community Gallery features fresh new work from North Devon Arts (NDA) members, including a broad range of paintings and watercolours, original prints, textiles, photographs and ceramics. You are warmly invited to meet the exhibiting artists in the gallery on Saturday 31 May, 2.30-4pm, where you can uncover the inspirations behind their creative processes.

About North Devon Arts. Formed in 1998, NDA aims to connect rurally isolated artists from across the area by organising members social events, exhibitions, artist-led community projects, artist talks and demonstrations, plus producing an informative monthly newsletter.

Barnstaple & North Devon Museum,The Square, Barnstaple, North Devon EX32 8LN, Open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm - Admission FREE. Tel: Tel 01271 346747 Click here to Visit Website

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Tuesday 1st July Strawberry Tea 2.30pm at Allardice Hall, Parkham. St. James' Church would like to invite you to enjoy a delicious Strawberry Tea including Children's Art Exhibition & Parkham's Got Talent Exhibition. Please bring any items (ie. models, jam, woodworking, artwork, embroidery, pottery etc) you wish to display to the hall from 12 noon onwards and please collect before 5pm. Strawberry Tea is £5.00 for Adults, £1 Children any proceeds in aid of Church Funds. For more information Tel: 01237 451419

Saturday 5th July REPAIR CAFE Parish Church of St. James, Parkham 10am-1.00pm. Launch event for the Repair Cafe in Parkham. Please bring along small household items in need of repair. Repairers will take on the challenge! Refreshments will be served while you wait. A small donation would be appreciated to cover the running costs. Contact 01237 451514

Sunday 13th July Parkham's Sunday Breakfast Outing to Instow Beach. A fun-filled morning with story telling, activities with delicious bacon rolls and drinks. Everyone Welcome. The Commodore Hotel is kindly allowing use of their lower car park for parking. If the weather is inclement we will confirm an alternative venue via social media. For more information please contact Sarah on 07798 661114.

19th July-11th October Exhibition Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon. The Museum's summer exhibition, which brings treasured objects from North Devon's past including those that now form part of the British Museum and V&A collections in London.
Barnstaple & North Devon Museum,The Square, Barnstaple, North Devon EX32 8LN, Open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm - Admission FREE. Tel: Tel 01271 346747 Click here to Visit Website

Sunday 20th July Bideford Water Festival, Bideford Quay, Bideford. Celebrate a Century of Community at the Bideford Water Festival 2025. Step aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey through history as we mark 100 years of Bideford Rotary with this year’s special theme: “Sailing Through Time – 100 years of Bideford Rotary". The 2025 Bideford Water Festival promises an unforgettable day packed with vibrant community spirit, historic tributes, and maritime fun. Join us at the Quay for a family-friendly celebration featuring live performances, themed floats, and a huge range of market stalls, games, and water-based spectacles. Whether you’re reliving the roaring 1920s or imagining the future, there’s something for everyone – and joining in the fun of the Water Festival is free for all. CLICK HERE TO Visit Web site for further information

Sunday 20th July Clovelly Maritime Festival Join us for a fantastic day at Clovelly’s Maritime Festival. Enjoy workshops, kids face-fainting and browse a variety of stalls offering delicious food and unique event-themed arts and crafts. Make it extra special by dressing up! Under-16s in maritime-themed fancy dress receive free entry.

All entertainment is included in standard admission charges. Clovelly Harbour, Clovelly 10.00 am - 5.00 pm. In aid of The Mission To Seafarers

26th July-4th October Exhibition at Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
This new exhibition in the Community Gallery has been put together by members of the North Devon Archaeological Society (NDAS), supported by volunteers from the Exmoor Society, staff from Devon County Council, Exmoor National Park, and the North Devon Coast National Landscape.
Barnstaple & North Devon Museum,The Square, Barnstaple, North Devon EX32 8LN, Open Monday to Saturday, 10am-4pm - Admission FREE. Tel: Tel 01271 346747 Click here to Visit Website

Monday 28th July Woolsery Agricultural Show, Clovelly Court, Clovelly. The Woolsery Agricultural Show is a cherished highlight of summer in Clovelly. This ever-popular event is packed with fun and a full programme of activities to delight visitors of all ages. Enjoy a variety of classes showcasing crafts, cattle, sheep, and exciting horse and pony competitions. Browse bustling trade stalls featuring locally crafted goods and delicious food. It’s a fantastic way to spend a summer’s day, all while supporting local charities. 8.00 am - 5.00 pm. A separate admission charge applies. CLICK HERE to View Organiser's Website

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