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| COAST
& COUNTRY CALENDAR North Devon Events - Contact Local TIC's for 2014 details |
| Atlantic Village |
| Bideford Cinema |
| Big Sheep |
| Burton Art Gallery |
| Clovelly Events |
| Hartland Abbey |
| Ilfracombe Events |
| Plough Arts Centre |
| North Devon Festival |
| North Devon Theatres |
| Tour-Devon |
| Click here to find North Devon Church Services & Events |
| North Devon Traffic Information |
| Royal British Legion |
| FEBRUARY |
| Hartland Abbey Snowdrop Days |
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| MARCH |
| Lentsherd, Clovelly |
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| Hartland Abbey Daffodil Day |
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| APRIL |
| Funtastic Fudge Hunt, Clovelly |
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| Hartland Abbey Bluebell Days |
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| MAY Great Torrington May Fair Westward Ho! Potwolloping Festival |
| Clovelly Celebration of Local Ales and Cider |
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| JUNE
Appledore Arts Festival |
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| Ilfracombe Victorian Celebrations |
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| North
Devon Festival Gold Coast OceanFest, Croyde South Molton Vintage Rally South Molton Old English Fayre Vintage Traction Engine & Vintage Car Rally |
| JULY Lundy Island Gig Row |
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Bideford
Water Festival All Things Morris 
Woolsery Street Fayre  Woolsery Show  |
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| Clovelly Maritime Festival |
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| AUGUST
Appledore Regatta Bideford Regatta Bideford Water Festival Bradworthy Carnival Clovelly Rum Race Clovelly Lifeboat Day Clovelly Pilot Gig Regatta Great Torrington Carnival Hartland Carnival Hartland Summer Craft Fayre Holsworthy St. Peter's Fair Holsworthy Agricultural Show Ilfracombe Birdman Ilfracombe Rescue Day Ilfracombe Carnival North Devon Show West Quay Fun Day, Appledore West Down Scenic Run |
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| SEPTEMBER
Bideford Carnival |
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| North Devon Mini Register Legendary Grand Tour |
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| Clovelly Lobster & Crab Feast |
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| NOVEMBER |
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| Clovelly Herring Festival |
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| North Devon Remembers - North Devon Festival Remembrance Concert |
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| Bideford
New Year Celebrations A TOP 10 NEW YEAR CRACKER "More than 10,000 revellers gather in fancy dress to join in one of the West Country's largest parties…As midnight approaches everyone gathers on Bideford's Long Bridge to wait for the parish bells to ring in the New Year" - As featured in the Daily Mail, Saturday December 17 2005 - TOP 10 NEW YEAR CRACKERS. |
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| NORTH
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(We advise that you check with local Tourist Information Centres to ensure events are taking place, to confirm dates & times or see venue/local press for further details) NB. Clovelly Events 2014 Events, Normal admission charges apply, dates and content may be subject to change, so please consult www.clovelly.co.uk for latest details. Scroll down for the latest press releases |
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| AUGUST | ||||
| Wednesday
20th August. 5 pm Illyria Theatre presents ‘Robin Hood’
at Hartland Abbey. On the day of his marriage to Marian Fitzwater,
Robert Fitzooth, Earl of Huntingdon, is betrayed by his closest
friend, the Sheriff of Nottingham and arrested for disrupting the
peace. But he evades capture and hides out in Sherwood Forest with
a band of outlaws under the assumed name of Robin Hood. Here he
devotes his life to ruining the treacherous Sheriff, to seizing
back the wealth of greedy church landowners and restoring it to
the people, and to challenging power-mad Prince John's right to
the throne of England. Illyria's production is adapted from the
earliest Robin Hood ballads pre-dating Chaucer - which makes it
as authentic as Robin Hood legends come! The play is written in
fast-moving, easy-to-follow verse, and introduces all the well-loved
characters such as Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian and King
Richard. It is a collection of tales featuring camaraderie, swashbuckling
action, and riotous comedy. Running time (approx): 1hr 50mins (including
20 minute interval) Suitable for: all ages 5+ Targeted at: all ages
7+ Full £13.00 Concession £11.00 Supporter £9.00
Family tickets available. Bring rugs, low backed chairs and picnics
or enjoy a delicious barbecue by Mr Crackling. Cream Teas, Pimms
and Wine Bar and Ice Creams. Gardens open free to those attending
from 2 hours before the show. Tickets from The Plough Arts Centre
Box Office: 01805 624624 www.theploughartscentre.org.uk Hartland
Abbey, Nr Bideford EX39 6DT ( between Hartland and Hartland Quay)
www.hartlandabbey.com 01237441496/234
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| 21st August Ilfracombe Carnival Floats, walkers, bands and groups wind through the town down to the seafront. www.visitilfracombe.co.uk | ||||
| 22nd
to 25th August Sunwest Beer & Music Festival The Landmark.
Free music and entertainment. Real ales and ciders. www.northdevontheatres.org.uk |
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| 24th August Appledore Last Night of the Proms on Appledore Quay. 18.45pm: Join Appledore Band for their Annual Last Night of the Proms Concert on Appledore Quay. Lots of singing, flag waving and jolly traditional british fun. Sure to raise the roof. FREE | ||||
| 24th August Character Days: Meet Peppa Pig at the Big Sheep Everyone's favourite cheeky little piggy, Peppa Pig, will be visiting The BIG Sheep in Bideford on Sunday 24th August and Monday 25th August to come and see her North Devon fans! Peppa Pig will be making personal appearances at The BIG Sheep at intervals between 11am and 4pm, for children and families… | ||||
| Monday 25th August 7pm Heartbreak Theatre presents ‘Pride and Prejudice’ at Hartland Abbey. Heartbreak Productions are delighted to present a fresh and contemporary adaptation of the world-renowned Pride & Prejudice - an insight into the amorous exploits and enduring etiquette between family, friends and lovers. A visit from the Prince Regent approaches and society waits in eager anticipation; will you be able to master the decorum of Regency Britain? Luckily the Association of Higher Etiquette and Manners will be there to educate you in the etiquette of the day. A combination of Jane Austen’s delicate yet intense observational style with the wit and affection of Heartbreak’s writer-in-residence David Kerby Kendall, ensures that this hilarious adaptation will resonate with anyone who has ever been in any relationship. As sibling squabbles and passion-fuelled fall-outs abound, this inventive production combines dance, music and song to create an unforgettable interactive interpretation of the much-loved classic. Bring rugs, low backed chairs and picnics or enjoy a delicious barbecue by Mr Crackling. Pimms and Wine Bar and Ice Creams. Gardens open free to those attending from 2 hours before the show. Tickets from The Plough Arts Centre Box Office: 01805 624624 www.theploughartscentre.org.uk Hartland Abbey, Nr Bideford EX39 6DT ( between Hartland and Hartland Quay) www.hartlandabbey.com 01237441496/234 | ||||
| SEPTEMBER | ||||
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| 7th September Sea Ilfracombe Triathlon Competitors take to the water then cycle and run. www.seailfracombe.co.uk | ||||
| 13th September Dance Yourself Fit at the Big Sheep. Join us for a weekend of fitness with Chasamaba Fitness instructor, Anthony Pendlebury and other dance fitness specialists . They will be showing you fun way on how to stay fit and workout! Get your kiddies active this weekend and join us for some fitness fun. | ||||
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13th September Ilfracombe Bike Show Hundreds of roaring motorcycles in an event run by North Devon MAG. www.visitilfracombe.co.uk |
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| 19th September Jeans for Gene's Day at the Big Sheep. BIG Sheep staff will be wearing their jeans on Friday 20th September to raise money for Genetic Disorders UK. Wear your genes and we will donate £1 of your entrance fee to the charity. | ||||
| 21st September The Emergency Challenge & Super Hero Day at the Big Sheep. Come along and watch teams from North Devon’s Fire Brigade, Ambulance Service, Police Service, Coastguards, RNLI, Air & Sea Rescue and RMB Chivenor battle it out in a Tug of War Challenge to see which team will win £500 towards their own chosen charity. Come dressed a your favourite… | ||||
| 21st September The BIG North Devon Wedding Fair at the Big Sheep. Sunday 21st September 11am until 4pm Join us for our FIRST ever Wedding Fair - we'll have a whole host of local wedding suppliers all under one roof to help you plan your BIG day! | ||||
| Saturday 26 September CLOVELLY LECTURES "The Rise and Rise of China" Speaker Jonathan Fenby CBE Clovelly Visitor Centre Times and prices: Visit http://www.clovelly.co.uk. Bookings and Enquires: E-mail clovellylectures11@gmail.com Tel: 01237 431200 | ||||
| 27th & 28th September Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Autumn Gala Woody Bay's biggest event of the year. Several engines in steam, marquee attractions, real ale, cider, BBQ and much more. www.lynton-rail.co.uk | ||||
| 28th September The Big Sheep Cream Tea Challenge at the Big Sheep. Calling all local Cafe’s, Bakeries and Deli’s in North Devon. Do you produce the best scone in North Devon then we would like you to enter our brand new competition to find the best Scone in North Devon. Simply drop in 4 scones on Saturday 27th September… | ||||
| OCTOBER | ||||
| 11th October Bonkers for Conkers at the Big Sheep. Are you bonkers about conkers and think you have what it takes to become Devon’s first ever Conker Champion? If so, register now to take part in the 2014 Devon Conker Championships which is being held at the BIG Sheep in Bideford, on Saturday 11th October. | ||||
| 18th October GIANT Veggie Competition at the Big Sheep. Try your hand at gardening this year and enter our GIANT Veggie Competition - we will be on the look out for Vegetables of all shapes and size for our competition. If you would like to enter please email nicola@thebigsheep.co.uk for an entry form | ||||
| Friday
20 October Gallery Gig The Ballad of Richie Havens with Dave Clinch
at the Plough Arts Centre, Torrington 8.15pm to 10.00pm Tickets
£6. Richie Havens rocketed to world fame following his stellar
opening performance in front of half a million people at Max Yasgur's
farm at Woodstock in the August of 1969. Freedom became his signature
song. Dave says "I was mesmerised by the way Richie Havens
played when I saw the film Woodstock in 1970. Forty years later
I took up a Guild D40, like Richie's, and began learning to play
his method.The evening will be my acknowledgement to the memory
of Richie Havens and his songs. It will include some of my own songs
and other favourites." Dave Clinch is a singer and multi-instrumentalist, who has been playing on the North Devon open mic scene for nearly two decades. He also plays the uilleann pipes and low whistle in the tribute band Nightwished. Proceeds to the Hebron International Resources Network education projects. For More Information tap here to visit Website: Facebook: thepipercallsproject Clinch Email: dpclinch@gmail.com Tel: 07887 650671 |
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| 25th October Halloween Festival at the Big Sheep "FUN BY DAY & SCARY BY NIGHT" HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL The South West's BIGGEST and BEST Halloween Festival. Halloween at The BIG Sheep promises to be the best yet! Enjoy the happy, fun side of Halloween at the "Fun by Day" Halloween or the spookey scary side at the Scary… | ||||
| 31st October Great Firework Display at Ilfracombe Rugby Club Bonfire and fireworks with disco and BBQ until late. www.visitilfracombe.co.uk | ||||
| 31st October to 2nd November Landmark Folk & Cider Festival. Local ciders, folk music and other entertainment. www.northdevontheatres.co.uk | ||||
| NOVEMBER | ||||
| 5th November Guy Fawke's Fire Works Party at the Big Sheep. Bonfire and burgers - Fireworks and Fun - Boogying and Bopping! Special Toddler Firework display earlier in the evening at 6pm Doors open at 5pm Junior Fireworks - 6pm Bonfire Lit at 7pm Main Fireworks at 7.45pm Indoor Playground closes at 9:30pm Remember, remember the 5th of November - Bonfire and… | ||||
Maritime historian and writer, Mike Smylie, will return with his 'Kipperland' exhibition, which is devoted to the history of the herring. He will also be turning herring into delicious and delicate-tasting kippers and bloaters in his smokehouse. There will also be net making, flax processing and a curragh on show provided by 'Flaxland'. There'll be a wide variety of herring dishes in the quay kitchens, cookery demonstrations, live shanty singers, street entertainment, other local food and craft stalls, a photographic exhibition of Clovelly herring fishing and A.O.N.B. event-themed, free craft activities. To see the 'Silver Darling' menu at the Red Lion Harbour Restaurant, please click here http://www.clovelly.co.uk/red-lion-hotel-harbour-restaurant Standard admission charges include all entertainment. Clovelly Herring Festival featured in: Countryfile Magazine Channel 4's River Cottage series http://www.visuallink.co.uk/client_media/media/184/Clovelly_Herring_Festival_2009_Video/ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/article6977974.ece http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/content/articles/2008/11/04/clovelly_herring_feature.shtml http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2008/sep/20/fivebest.uk |
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| 27th November High Street Lighting of the Lights. The lights ceremony with a parade, music, stalls and late night shopping. www.visitilfracombe.co.uk | ||||
| DECEMBER | ||||
| 6th December Christmas Farmers Markets at the Big Sheep. The South Wests largest Farmers Market with over 50 local produce stalls. Sponsored by the North Devon Journal Free range turkeys, organic meats, sprouts on stalks, cheeses, cakes, puddings, biscuits, fudge, chocolate, bread, fish and Christmas trees are just some of the delights which will be on offer… Christmas Farmers Markets will be held on Saturdays 6th, 13th, 20th December. | ||||
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| 7th December Harbour Lighting of the Lights. Christmas parade with Santa from the seafront to The Pier. Christmas Fayre on Fore Street. www.visitilfracombe.co.uk | ||||
| 21st December Breakfast with Santa at the Big Sheep. Christmas is a magical time of year for all children so why not sprinkle that extra bit of magic and make this Christmas even more special by treating the children in your life to Breakfast with Santa at the BIG Sheep in Bideford on Sunday 21st December. Hot or Cold Breakfast Exclusive time with Santa… | ||||
| JANUARY | ||||
| FEBRUARY | ||||
| 16th-18th
February 2017 Craft Show at Westpoint Arena Exeter. Huge variety
of craft supplies including quilting, knitting, embroidery, needlework,
felting, card making, beading, stamping and more. Restaurants and
cafes. Free car parking. £9 adult £8.00 concession,
under 16s free. Contact Email: annie@craft4crafters.co.uk - www.craft4crafters.co.uk/westpoint |
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| We would like to take this oppotunity to thank you all for visiting the North Devon Focus site in 2013 and hope you have been enjoyed the fabulous summer. Autumn has been and gone and we had a great day at the Clovelly Lobster and Crab Feast in September, please join us on Facebook to view our "Spirit of Clovelly" pictures. We also enjoyed supporting the Clovelly Herring Festival in November, a real community event. check our Facebook Page and Blogpost to view video and pictures of the day. If you're not on Facebook then join us on Flickr. | ||||
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| Join us on Facebook to see pictures of the National 4X Bike 2012 event which was held at Southwest Extreme, Abbotsham. | ||||
| We had a great day at the Clovelly Lobster and Crab Feast Join Us on Facebook to see our photo chronicle of the day. | ||||
| Join us on Facebook to see pictures of the Legendary Grand Mini Tour as it winds its way down to Hartland Quay. | ||||
| Join us on Facebook to see our Bideford Olympic Torch photos | ||||
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| BLOG ROLL Features | ||||
| Please visit the northdevonfocus.blogspot. which we hope will be an interesting addition to North Devon Focus Coast & Country Chronicle. Blog Roll Stepping over to Exmoor. Tarr Steps located in Exmoor National Park. Clovelly: Clovelly Herring Festival 2012 click here to see pictures of the day. Clovelly Lobster and Crab Feast 2012 :Read all about Hartland Abbey Wildflower Walks on the North Devon Coast and Country Chronicle Blogspot - Click here to read post & see pictures of the Clovelly Herring Festival 2011 : Clovelly Highlights. Shimmering Lobsters & Sea Shanties read post & see pictures of the Clovelly Lobster & Crab Fest 2011.:Swallows and Waterfalls - Ilfracombe In the Sun, The North Devon Snow Party's Over, Bideford Bay Beachcombing, Peppercombe Chronicles - Rosemoor Scents and Sensibility - Tamar Otter & Wildlife Park "In Search of Tarka" |
NORTH
DEVON COAST AND COUNTRY PRESS RELEASES - see North
Devon Focus Blogspot
PRESS RELEASES
FROM THE DEVON WILDLIFE TRUST www.devonwildlifetrust.org
*DWT has 11 Local Groups based around the county. All play an important role in DWT's work and are always looking for more volunteers.
*DWT cares for some 40 nature reserves around the county. Most are open to the public.
*DWT currently has over 31,000 members.
*DWT has been protecting Devon's wildlife for over 40 years. Click here to view archive Devon press releases
*DWT has 11 Local Groups based around the county. All play an important role in DWT's work and are always looking for more volunteers.
*DWT cares for some 40 nature reserves around the county. Most are open to the public.
*DWT currently has over 31,000 members.
*DWT has been protecting Devon's wildlife for over 40 years. Click here to view archive Devon press releases
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covering the Parkham Area or Bucks Mills, Clovelly, Hartland and Woolsery
Available at:
Hartland Village Shop, Woolsery, Clovelly Post Office, Bucks Cross Post Office, Clovelly Cross Petrol Station, Clovelly Church, Bucks Mills Church
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