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31st Jan to 22nd Feb 2009 | Snowdrop Valley 2009 Access via Park & Ride Scheme from Wheddon Cross. NOTE: snowdrops are flowering early this year - so visit early in February to avoid disappointment.... See: www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm for all the info' you'll need. | ||
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Saturday 21st Feb 2009 | Great Torrington Cavalier March The annual commemorative, torch lit march and fireworks display. | ||
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Saturday 28th Feb 2009
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‘Startrek' (night walk) 2009 | |||
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| MARCH | ||||
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Lambing in North Devon (the Great Blizzard of 1978) | "....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. | ||
| 14th March 2009 | Porlock Vale Horticultural and Home Industries Society Spring Show Competion open to all. Classes in Flowers, vegetables,fruit,cookery and wine.... Venue: Porlock Village Hall Price: £0.50 Time: 14:00-17:00 - for further information contact Porlock Tourist Centre on 01643 863150 | |||
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| APRIL | ||||
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Sunday 5th April Sun 12th April 2009 |
Clovelly: Fantastic Fudge Hunt Find one of ten 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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Sunday 12th April + Monday 13th April(Bank Hol) | Castle Hill Gardens, Filleigh Family Easter Bunny Hunt and Daffodil Weekend ....follow our egg-citing cryptic clues around the woodland gardens amongst a host of daffodils, find the answers and win a chocolate prize! See: www.castlehilldevon.co.uk | ||
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Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April 2009 |
RHS Garden Rosemoor - National Rhododendron Show
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| MAY | ||||
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30th April to 8th May 2009 | North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival 2009 http://www.walkingnorthdevon.co.uk/ or 'phone 01271 883131 | ||
| Friday 1st - Monday 4th MAY 2009 |
Ilfracombe Beer Festival at The Landmark Theatre | |||
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Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th May 2009 |
Chenson Woods Bluebell Walk | ||
| Thursday 7th May 2009 | Great Torrington May Fair | |||
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Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May 2009 |
Lynton & Barnstaple Railway | ||
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21st, 22nd, 23rd May 2009 | Devon County Show - Westpoint Arena, Exeter www.devoncountyshow.co.uk | ||
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Fri 22nd to Mon 25th | 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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Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th May 2009 | Westward Ho! Potwalloping Festival 2009 - 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 | ||
| Monday 25th May 2009 | Braunton Carnival | |||
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Monday 25th May 2009 | Castle Hill Gardens, Filleigh Plant Fair Local nurseries selling rare and unusual plants. (In support of The National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens). See: www.castlehilldevon.co.uk | ||
| 27th to 30th May 2009 | Royal Bath & West Show 2009 9am - 6.30pm daily Shepton Mallet, Somerset | |||
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Thursday 28th to Sunday 31st May 2009 | Appledore Visual Arts Festival 2009 www.appledorearts.org or 'phone the Festival Coordinator on 07900 212747 | ||
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Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2009 | South Molton Vintage Rally Telephone South Molton TIC on 01769 574122 for more info. | ||
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| JUNE | ||||
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1st to 30th June 2009 | North Devon Festival 2009 for hundreds of events throughout North Devon www.northdevonfestival.org | ||
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4th, 5th and 6th June 2009 | Royal Cornwall Show 2009 Wadebridge, North Cornwall www.royalcornwallshow.org | ||
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Saturday 6th June 2009 | West Down Day - an old fashioned summer fayre.... In the village of West Down, near Ilfracombe. Free parking & entry to field. Tug-o -war, junior five aside football, dancing, music - West Down Celidh Band - beer tent & food, many stalls & competitions. Entry to field 1 p.m. Events start at 2 p.m. Disco & spit roast in the evening at the Parish Hall 7.30pm. | ||
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6th to 14th June 2009 | Ilfracombe Victorian Celebration 2009 - 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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12th to 14th June 2009 | 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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19th to 21st June 2009 |
Art Trek Open Studios | ||
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19th to 21st June 2009 |
Goldcoast Oceanfest - Croyde & Saunton beaches 01271 817000 | ||
| 20th and 21st June 2009 | 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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20th and 21st June 2009 | RHS Garden Rosemoor Scent of Summer Weekend from 10.00am - phone 01805 626800. | ||
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26th to 28th June 2009 |
Art Trek Open Studios | ||
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| JULY | ||||
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every weekend (Fri-Sun) | 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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Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July 2009 | Lynton & Barnstaple Railway Woody Bay Beer Festival See: www.lynton-rail.co.uk | ||
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Sat 11th | 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. | ||
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Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July 2009 | Clovelly: Lundy Island Gig Race The annual gig race from Clovelly around Lundy Island and back. The ocean rowing race. Starts at 3pm on Saturday from Clovelly. Returns to Clovelly from Lundy on Sunday (having departed Lundy at 10am). Normal admission charges to village. | ||
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Sunday 12th July 2009 |
Woolacombe National Sandcastle Competition 2009 | ||
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Friday 17th July 2009 | RHS Garden Rosemoor Open Air Theatre - phone 01805 626800. | ||
| Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2009 | Power Boat Racing at Ilfracombe - for further information contact Ilfracombe TIC: 'phone 01271 863001 | |||
| Sunday 19th July 2009 | Bideford Water Festival Telephone Bideford TIC on 01237 477676 | |||
| Monday 20th to Sunday 26th July 2009 | Lynton Flower Festival Church of St Mary the Virgin, 10.00am to 6.00pm. | |||
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tba | South West Forest Wood Fair at Roadford Lake, Okehampton www.southwestforest.org.uk/woodfair.html | ||
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Monday 27th July 2009 | Appledore & Instow Regatta: Gig Races | ||
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Monday 27th July 2009 | Woolsery Show 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. Classes include crafts, cattle and sheep, along with horse and pony competitions. See: www.woolseryshow.org.uk | ||
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| AUGUST | ||||
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Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2009 | RHS Garden Rosemoor Clematis Exhibition - phone 01805 626800. | ||
| Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2009 | Clovelly: Lifeboat Day 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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Sunday 2nd August 2009 |
Ilfracombe Bird Man Competition | ||
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Sunday 2nd August 2009 |
Castle Hill Gardens, Filleigh | ||
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Wednesday 5th August 2009 | North Devon Show 2009 Our principal agriculture and countryside event. www.northdevonshow.com | ||
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Saturday 8th to Saturday 15th August 2009 | Combe Martin Carnival Week - for further information contact Combe Martin TIC at mail@visitcombemartin.co.uk or 'phone 01271 883319 | ||
| Monday 10th to Sunday 16th August 2009 | Bideford Folk Festival | |||
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Wednesday 12th August 2009 | Ilfracombe Rescue Day '09 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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Saturday 15th August 2009 | Combe Martin Raft Race Contact: Combe Martin TIC on 01271 883319. | ||
| Sunday 16th August 2009 | Filleigh Fete in aid of local charities | |||
| Appledore Carnival Fun on The Quay begins at 4pm | ||||
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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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Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August 2009 | Castle Hill Gardens, Filleigh English National Sheepdog Trials Various stalls and events See: www.castlehilldevon.co.uk | ||
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Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August 2009 | RHS Garden Rosemoor Local Produce Show from 10.00am - phone 01805 626800. | ||
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| SEPTEMBER | ||||
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Anytime | Exmoor and Dartmoor.... 'tis a wonderful time to be on the moors! | ||
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Saturday 5th September 2009 | Bideford Carnival and Massed Pipes & Drums Carnival starts at 6.00pm - The Massed Pipes & Drums will be parading on the Quay after the carnival Contact Mike Harper 01237 422477 mike@rockbymail.co.uk www.bidefordmassedbands.co.uk | ||
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Sunday 6th September 2009 | 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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Wednesday 16th to Saturday 19th September 2009 | 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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Saturday 19th September 2009 |
Barnstaple Carnival & Fireworks Extravaganza | ||
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Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2009 |
Devon Traction Engine, Veteran & Vintage Car Club 2009 Rally Chapelton Barton, 4 miles south of Barnstaple (via A377 Old Exeter Road) See: www.dtec.freeuk.com | ||
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Saturday 26th September 2009 | RHS Garden Rosemoor Fungi Day from 2.30pm - phone 01805 626800. | ||
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| OCTOBER | ||||
| first week of October | Lyn & Exmoor Food Festival more info from 01984 635360 | |||
| TBC | Okehampton Carnival Contact: Shirley Friend Phone: 01837 52230 | |||
| 8th to 18th October 2009 | Two Moors Festival See: www.thetwomoorsfestival.com | |||
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Sunday 11th October 2009 | RHS Garden Rosemoor Apple Day from 10.00am - phone 01805 626800. | ||
| Friday 16th and Saturday 17th October 2009 | Taylor Fasteners 2009 Tool Show A two day tool show at the Barnstaple Hotel FREE PARKING - FREE ENTRY - MASSIVE DEALS - DEMONSTRATIONS - NEW PRODUCTS See: www.taylorfasteners.co.uk/toolshow | |||
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| NOVEMBER | ||||
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Sunday 1st November 2009 | Exmoor Beast Cycle Challenge (100 miles) See: www.exmoorbeast.org | ||
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Sunday 15 th November 2009 | Clovelly Herring Festival 2009 Sunday 15 November 2009, 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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| DECEMBER | ||||
| Tuesday 1st to Monday 14th December 2009 | Lynton & Lynmouth Christmas Festivities Contact: Lynton TIC on 01598 752225 | |||
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Thursday 3rd, Thursday 10th, Thursday 17th and Tuesday 22nd December 2009 |
Late Night Shopping in Barnstaple | ||
| Sunday 6th December 2009 | Clovelly Christmas Lights (in aid of the RNLI) Sunday, 6 December 2009 from 4 p.m. Starting from the Visitor Centre, Clovelly. Don’t miss the annual tradition of switching on Clovelly’s fairy lights. Follow the procession down the cobbles, 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 | Barnstaple Pannier Market Every day including Sundays and on Late Night Shopping nights (until 9.00pm). | ||
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mid December 2009 | The Reindeer come to Barnstaple..... Times to be confirmed: 6.00pm (?) Reindeer and Father Christmas Parade starts from Boutport Street (behind Green Lanes Shopping Centre) - route through town's main shopping streets - to Pannier Market. See reindeer in Pannier Market until 8.00pm (?). | ||
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Thursday 31st December 2009 |
Bideford New Year's Eve Riverside Party | ||
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Thursday 31st December 2009 |
Barnstaple New Year's Eve | ||