As if Clovelly couldn’t get any more colourful, expect to be wowed this July as the famous picturesque fishing village is “Yarn-Bombed”. Knit one, purl one down along the cobbled streets to the ancient quay, discover the bright and beautiful ‘cobble cosies’, knitted donkeys, seaside garlands and more. There’s a pattern here as that ‘tight-knit’ community of Clovelly Village residents have been busy preparing this ‘blooming’ lovely project with the help of people from all over the UK & abroad. There is even a life-sized model of the Queen watching over proceedings.
Clovelly Yarn Bomb 2016 is part of the village’s entry to the Britain in Bloom competition and is in aid of the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. Don’t forget the Clovelly Maritime Festival in aid of the North Devon Hospice is on 17th July so expect plenty of crafty fun for the kids, lots of fishy treats, a pirate or two, maybe a few mermaids and with a top crew of shanty singers aboard it’s bound to be a lively day out. The Clovelly Gun Run starts the event. You can cheer on the two teams of cadets from the 326 (Hartland) Squadron ATC as they heave away, haul away that weighty gun from the harbour to the Victoria Fountain. July is also time for a dramatic entrance to North Devon. Stage left for the outdoor theatre season at Hartland Abbey.
Over at the Big Sheep, Abbotsham the FUNdraising never stops. There's a Nearly New Baby and Toddler sale to help raise money for Friends of St Helen's School. On Purple Day, the BIG Sheep flock will be donning their purple clothes, wigs and anything else purple, if you're wearing purple, they'll donate £1 of your entry fee to the The Special Care Baby Unit at Barnstaple Hospital. This is followed by an evening of live music and fun for all the family FOSHfest organised by and raising funds for the Friends of St Helen's School in Abbotsham.
Finally, one of the most colourful tableaux of the year, Woolsery Agricultural Show and the Lundy Gig Row from Clovelly will bring the July highlights to a close. Scroll down for event details.
Clovelly Yarn Bomb 2016 is part of the village’s entry to the Britain in Bloom competition and is in aid of the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. Don’t forget the Clovelly Maritime Festival in aid of the North Devon Hospice is on 17th July so expect plenty of crafty fun for the kids, lots of fishy treats, a pirate or two, maybe a few mermaids and with a top crew of shanty singers aboard it’s bound to be a lively day out. The Clovelly Gun Run starts the event. You can cheer on the two teams of cadets from the 326 (Hartland) Squadron ATC as they heave away, haul away that weighty gun from the harbour to the Victoria Fountain. July is also time for a dramatic entrance to North Devon. Stage left for the outdoor theatre season at Hartland Abbey.
Over at the Big Sheep, Abbotsham the FUNdraising never stops. There's a Nearly New Baby and Toddler sale to help raise money for Friends of St Helen's School. On Purple Day, the BIG Sheep flock will be donning their purple clothes, wigs and anything else purple, if you're wearing purple, they'll donate £1 of your entry fee to the The Special Care Baby Unit at Barnstaple Hospital. This is followed by an evening of live music and fun for all the family FOSHfest organised by and raising funds for the Friends of St Helen's School in Abbotsham.
Finally, one of the most colourful tableaux of the year, Woolsery Agricultural Show and the Lundy Gig Row from Clovelly will bring the July highlights to a close. Scroll down for event details.
The Pirates of St. Piran just one of the acts performing at Clovelly Maritime Festival 2015
Punch and Judy at Clovelly Maritime Festival 2015 - Photo copyright Pat Adams
1st - 31st July Yarn-Bombing at Clovelly- Discover yarn-bombed areas throughout Clovelly. The village will look even more colourful with knitted donkeys, seaside garlands and crocheted 'cobble-cosies' plus much more. This unusual project is part of Clovelly's entry to the Britain in Bloom competition and is in aid of the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. Visit site for detailsSunday 3rd July Nearly New Baby and Toddler sale on at the Big Sheep from 10:30am until 2pm to help raise money for Friends of St Helen's School. Visit site for details
Friday 8th July Purple Day. The BIG Sheep flock will be donning their purple clothes, wigs and anything else purple to help raise money for The Special Care Baby Unit Visit us them on Friday 8th July wearing purple and they'll donate £1 of your entry fee to the The Special Care Baby Unit at Barnstaple Hospital Visit site for details
Friday 8th July FOSHfest at the Big Sheep. FOSHfest organised by Friends of St Helen's School in Abbotsham. An evening of fun for all the family with LIVE music from :The Horse Band, Yazzy, Oscar Young, Chloe and Charlotte.There will also be Food available, and family fun with Bouncy Castle and Sumo Suits. Raffle prizes include Tickets to The BIG Sheep, Eden Project, Woodlands Diggerland, Quince Honey Farm & Combe Martin Wildlife & Dinosaur Park. Raising funds for Friends of St Helen's School. Sponsored by Phatdog Events and Roberts & Clarke Tattoo Studio Visit site for details
17th July Clovelly Maritime Festival in aid of the N. Devon Hospice. The day will be full of fun and packed with a programme of all sorts of activities and entertainment for all ages. The 'Clovelly Gun Run' starts the event from the harbour to Victoria Fountain. Two teams will take it in turn to manhandle this weighty gun. Come along and support the cadets as they try to beat their race time last year. It really is an amazing sight of hard work and dedication! Then there'll be lively music, street entertainment, crafty creations, sea story telling, puppet shows and family activities. On the quay, there'll be seafood kitchens and a range of food and art & craft stalls. Free entry for under 16s if they come dressed as a pirate, mermaid, salty sea dog or fish wife. Under 7s have free entry anyway, but we would love it if they come dressed up too. So do come along and enjoy this fun-packed day out in support of the North Devon Hospice. Standard admission charges include all entertainment. Visit site for details
Sunday 17th July The BIG Sheep Majorettes Competition! Visit site for full details
Thursday 28th July Gullivers Travels performed by The Pantaloons. 5pm. Hartland Abbey, Hartland Nr. Bideford, N. Devon EX39 6DT www.hartlandabbey.com
Set against the backdrop of this wonderful historic house, steeped in the history of North Devon, enjoy a night out under the stars! There is no need to bring a picnic unless you would like to as there will be refreshments, ice creams, a bar, and Mr. Crackling's delicious barbecue. Cream teas too in the Old Kitchen Tea Rooms. Grounds open free to those attending the performance 1 hour before their start. Bring rugs/low backed seating. Tickets: Full £13; Concession £11, Supporters/families with children under 18 £9 each: Please contact the Plough Arts Centre booking office on 01805 624624 or visit their website: www.theploughartscentre.org.uk
25th July Woolsery Agricultural Show 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. There will be a Dairy Marquee with displays such as yoghurt and ice cream making and the chance for children to "milk a cow" along with competitions. You'll find bustling trade stalls offering locally made crafts and food with fairground rides and a bouncy castle for the children. There'll also be a family dog show, a display of hounds, the Young Farmers' "It's a knockout" and to finish the day, a parade of vintage farm machinery. It's a great summer day out for all the family! A separate admission charge applies. Visit site for details
Set against the backdrop of this wonderful historic house, steeped in the history of North Devon, enjoy a night out under the stars! There is no need to bring a picnic unless you would like to as there will be refreshments, ice creams, a bar, and Mr. Crackling's delicious barbecue. Cream teas too. Grounds open free to those attending the performance 1 hour before their start. Bring rugs/low backed seating. Tickets: Full £13; Concession £11, Supporters/families with children under 18 £9 each. Please contact the Plough Arts Centre booking office on 01805 624624 or visit their website: www.theploughartscentre.org.uk
Thursday 28th July FAMILY ARTS AFTERNOON with The Plough Artists. 2-4.30pm Hartland Abbey, Hartland nr. Bideford, N. Devon EX39 6DT. Tel: 01237 441496 www.hartlandabbey.com
Drama, kite making, willow weaving, story-telling, character treasure hunt, wacky races and more… £2.50 per person.
30th July Lundy Gig Row from Clovelly Gig racing is exciting and strenuous, with crews reaching speeds of nine knots in North Devon's powerful tidal waters. You're assured and exhilarating day's racing.So come along and cheer on the brave crews! Normal admission charges apply, please consult www.clovelly.co.uk for details
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