Events, Festivals & Arts
2012 |
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May |
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| Sat 5th - Sun 6th Various events |
Clovelly Folk Festival, throughout Clovelly, North Devon. This is a festival which locates traditional music in a traditional village, little changed in hundreds of years, and will provide a spring time spectacle for all.The village harbour stage will be the setting for many talented Devonian singers and musicians with an eclectic mix of styles and voices, from blues and samba to the songs of the West Country and beyond. Tickets £15 or Family Ticket £35. See the website for full details. |
| Sat 5th May 2pm |
Plantwalk: Umbellifers and verges, starting at Hartland Square. Rekindle your love of wildflowers, learn to identify and name the plants in season and discover some of the folklore and myths around them. Suitable for all ages, visitors and residents alike. Clare Gurton, local wildlife enthusiast and writer, guides these entertaining, informative and beautiful short walks (approximately 2 hour). See the website for more information and for booking, a small charge is payable per person: www.plantwalk.co.uk . |
| Thu 10th May 6 - 8.30pm |
Clovelly Lectures: Lord Paddy Ashdown, "Why the world will never be the same again - and what we should do about it", Clovelly Visitor Centre Lecture Theatre, Clovelly. Paddy Ashdown was born in India in 1941 and educated in Ulster. He served in the Royal Marines, joined the Foreign Office and worked with Westland. In 1979 Paddy stood as Liberal candidate for Yeovil and in 1988 was chosen as Leader. He was awarded a KBE in 2000, made a Peer in 2001 and appointed High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina and European Union Special Representative until 2006. He declined a cabinet post with Gordon Brown and went on to co-chair the much acclaimed IPPR review on Britain's long time security. He currently writes articles on foreign matters and is also on the Advisory Boards of the Good Government Group, Defence Strategies and Solutions and Silverline. This will be a fascinating evening from a charismatic public personality. Tickets are £15 including a glass of wine by pre-booking only by cheque sent the Clovelly Estate office. See the website for full details. |
June |
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| Fri 1st - Tue 5th Various times and venues |
Bude & Stratton Folk Festival, various venues, Bude, North Cornwall. An entirely acoustic festival (apart from the ceilidhs), the program offers a wide range of singers, dancers and musicians, which is why the event is fast gaining a reputation on the folk circuit as a great little festival to attend. The organisers are committed to keeping the costs as low as possible so as many as possible can attend. Camping is available. See the website for more info. |
| Sat 2nd - Tues 5th |
Clovelly Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, Clovelly, North Devon. Supported by Country Life Brewery. Join Clovelly for their annual local ales and cider festival with live music, and celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee! The New Inn will also host a fabulous street party on Saturday 2nd June, from 3pm. |
| Sun 3rd From 7pm |
Hartland Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, Playing Fields, Hartland, North Devon. The start of Hartland's fantastic celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. From 7pm there will be lots of activities, games and competitions for everyone to join in with including a football match of seniors v juniors. There will be a barbeque and other refreshments and at 10pm (or when it get's dark) a spectacular firework display. All welcome. |
| Mon 4th 2.30 - 5pm |
Hartland Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, The Square, Hartland, North Devon. All welcome for this fantastic outdoor tea party around the specially decorated square. There will be prizes for the best decorated house or business. |
| Mon 4th 7pm til late |
Hartland Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, The Parish Hall, Hartland, North Devon. Come and celebrate late into the night, but come in red, white and blue! There will be a prize for the best fancy dress in these colours, a licensed bar and a draw. From 7-9pm is a free children's disco and then from 9pm til 1pm it's the adults' turn (adult tickets £5 each). |
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Fri 16th - Sun 18th |
Gold Coast OceanFest, Croyde Bay, North Devon. The biggest music and surf festival in the area. Three days of top bands, surf competitions, great food and even better vibe to turn the longest weekend of the year into the best weekend of year. http://www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk/ |
| Sun 17th 7pm |
Summer Theatre: Nicholas Nickelby, Hartland Abbey Grounds. A wonderful chance to see a professional theatre production in the beautiful grounds of Hartland Abbey. Bring rugs, low backed seating and a picnic and relax for a summer night of entertainment. Some refreshments available. Tickets: Full £10, Conc £8, Supporters £7, Family of 5 £35, Family of 3 £21. www.theploughartscentre.org.uk Box Office: 01805 624624 |
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Sun 17th |
Plantwalk: St Nectans Foxglove Count, starting at Hartland Square. Rekindle your love of wildflowers, learn to identify and name the plants in season and discover some of the folklore and myths around them. Suitable for all ages, visitors and residents alike. Clare Gurton, local wildlife enthusiast and writer, guides these entertaining, informative and beautiful short walks (approximately 2 hour). See the website for more information and for booking, a small charge is payable per person: www.plantwalk.co.uk . |
| Sun 23rd - 24th |
Lundy Gig Row, leaving from Clovelly. The row from Clovelly to Lundy and back across 32 miles of open seas is a huge test of endurance - depending upon the weather and tides it can take up to four hours. Pilots rowed these speedy craft out to ships, battling to be the first alongside to win the pilotage job. So come along and support the brave crews! Dates subject to change, so please visit http://www.clovelly.co.uk/events.php for latest details. |
July |
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| Sun 1st | Shoreline Triathalon, Summerleaze Beach, Bude, North Cornwall. The Shoreline Triathlon has built up a reputation as one of the best short course triathlons in the country and a rare event at which both serious athletes and those just 'having a go' can compete. The event starts with a 500m sheltered sea swim followed by an 11 mile cycle ride to Widemouth and back, finishing with a 3 mile run along the canal towpath and back to Summerleaze beach. See the website for info and applications. |
| Sat 7th 7pm |
Summer Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest, Hartland Abbey Grounds. A wonderful chance to see a professional theatre production in the beautiful grounds of Hartland Abbey. Bring rugs, low backed seating and a picnic and relax for a summer night of entertainment. Some refreshments available. Tickets: Full £12.50, Conc £10, Supporters £9, Family of 5 £45, Family of 3 £27. www.theploughartscentre.org.uk Box Office: 01805 624624 |
| Sat 14th 2pm |
Plantwalk: Orchids, starting at Cheristowe Cross. Rekindle your love of wildflowers, learn to identify and name the plants in season and discover some of the folklore and myths around them. Suitable for all ages, visitors and residents alike. Clare Gurton, local wildlife enthusiast and writer, guides these entertaining, informative and beautiful short walks (approximately 2 hour). See the website for more information and for booking, a small charge is payable per person: www.plantwalk.co.uk . |
| Sun 15th 10am - 5pm |
Clovelly Maritime Fesitval, Clovelly, North Devon. This great day out is packed with attractions, including rousing shanty singers, Punch and Judy, maritime themed entertainment, local stalls and more.
Enjoy fresh seafood or a succulent spit roast on the quay and delicious, fresh strawberry and cream teas at the New Inn. In support of the North Devon Hospice. See the website for more. |
| Mon 30th From 10am |
Woolsery Agricultural Show at Clovelly Court, Clovelly, North Devon. Summer in North Devon would not be complete without a visit to this ever popular show.
Classes include crafts, cattle and sheep, together with horse and pony competitions. You'll find bustling trade and exhibition stands with stalls offering locally made crafts and food and fairground rides and a bouncy castle for the children. It's a great summer day out for all the family! See the website for more details. |
August |
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| Wed 1st 5pm |
Summer Theatre: The Twits by Roald Dahl, Hartland Abbey Grounds. A wonderful chance to see a professional theatre production in the beautiful grounds of Hartland Abbey. Bring rugs, low backed seating and a picnic and relax for a summer night of entertainment. Some refreshments available. Tickets: Full £12.50, Conc £10, Supporters £9, Family of 5 £45, Family of 3 £27. www.theploughartscentre.org.uk Box Office: 01805 624624 |
| Sat 4th - Sun 5th From 10am |
Lifeboat Weekend in aid of the RNLI, Clovelly, North Devon. Held in aid of the RNLI, it is a popular celebration of the Clovelly Lifeboat, Spirit of Clovelly. The Lifeboat House will be open both days to the public. On Saturday there'll be a sponsored swim from Bucks Mills to Clovelly. On Sunday enjoy a cross dressing-up race, a tug-of-war and the ever popular slave auction in which young local men are 'sold' to the highest bidder to do their chores for the day. With many local stalls, a cobble race, an auction of pledges, a lifeboat display and a helicopter flypast. See the website for more info. |
| Tues 14th 5pm |
Summer Theatre: King Arthur and the Sword in the Stone, Hartland Abbey Grounds. A wonderful chance to see a professional theatre production in the beautiful grounds of Hartland Abbey. Suitable for ages 3 -12 and the whole family. Bring rugs, low backed seating and a picnic and relax for a summer night of entertainment. Some refreshments available. Tickets: Full £12.50, Conc £10, Supporters £9, Family of 5 £45, Family of 3 £27. www.theploughartscentre.org.uk Box Office: 01805 624624. There will also be a Drama Workshop for 5 - 10 yr olds, 3.30pm -4.15pm (max 32 @£3 each) |
| Sat 18th 2pm |
Plantwalk: Summer Coastal Walk, starting at Hartland Quay. Rekindle your love of wildflowers, learn to identify and name the plants in season and discover some of the folklore and myths around them. Suitable for all ages, visitors and residents alike. Clare Gurton, local wildlife enthusiast and writer, guides these entertaining, informative and beautiful short walks (approximately 2 hour). See the website for more information and for booking, a small charge is payable per person: www.plantwalk.co.uk . |
| Sat 18th | Clovelly Gig Regatta, Clovelly, North Devon.
The West Country boasts a long tradition of racing pilot gigs. Gig racing is exciting, strenuous and often downright dangerous, with crews reaching speeds of 9 knots in North Devon's powerful tidal waters. You're assured an exhilirating day's racing. Normal admission applies. See the website for more. |
September |
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| Sat 1st 7pm |
Summer Theatre: Private Lives by Noel Coward, Hartland Abbey Grounds. A wonderful chance to see a professional theatre production in the beautiful grounds of Hartland Abbey. Bring rugs, low backed seating and a picnic and relax for a late summer night of entertainment. Some refreshments available. Tickets: Full £12.50, Conc £10, Supporters £9, Family of 5 £45, Family of 3 £27. www.theploughartscentre.org.uk Box Office: 01805 624624 |
| Sun 2nd 10am - 5pm |
Lobster and Crab Feast, Clovelly Harbour, North Devon. A tribute to Clovelly's famous lobsters and crabs with a day of live folk music, quay kitchens, beer tasting, local food stalls, prize draw, arts and crafts stalls. For the children there's face painting, a creative workshop and storytelling, walkabout magic, balloon modelling, street theatre and N. Devon A.O.N.B.'s event-themed craft activities. Normal admission applies. See the website for full details. |
| Sat 15th 2pm |
Plantwalk: Autumn Hedgerow, starting at Hartland Square. Rekindle your love of wildflowers, learn to identify and name the plants in season and discover some of the folklore and myths around them. Suitable for all ages, visitors and residents alike. Clare Gurton, local wildlife enthusiast and writer, guides these entertaining, informative and beautiful short walks (approximately 2 hour). See the website for more information and for booking, a small charge is payable per person: www.plantwalk.co.uk . |
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Sat 29th - Sun 7th Oct |
Appledore Book Festival, Appledore, North Devon. This most picturesque of villages draws some of the biggest writers and commentators in all genres. See the website for this year's incredible line up. |
November |
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| Sun 18th 10am - 4pm |
Clovelly Herring Festival, Clovelly, North Devon. Clovelly was once a major centre for herring fishing. This popular and extensively reviewed festival is held in support of sustainable fishing by traditional methods and to celebrate the herring, the Silver Darlings of the sea.
There'll be herring specialities, beer and cider, traditional shanty singers, street entertainment, local stalls and the N. Devon A.O.N.B. will provide event-themed, free craft activities. Mike Smylie will return with his 'Kipperland' exhibition and smoke his delicious kippers and bloaters. There will also be net making, flax processing and a curragh on show provided by 'Flaxland', plus local stalls. See the website for more info, videos and reviews. |
December |
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Sun 2nd |
Christmas is a magical time at Clovelly. Imagine the scene: it's dusk in the village street and there's an excited crowd of villagers and visitors. At about 4 p.m. you join a procession, headed by a local brass band, snaking its way down the cobbles towards the harbour and Christmas carols are sung. Then comes the moment everyone has been waiting for; at around 5 p.m. the entire village and harbour are lit up with brilliantly coloured lights. A hog roast, punch and mince pies follow and Father Christmas makes a surprise visit. It's a fantastic sight and there is a grand finale of fireworks to finish off. See the website for more information. |
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