It's blooming June, time for Father's Day, Honeysuckle and Roses, Strawberries and Cream and Wimbledon and the World Cup. Here are just some of the eclectic mix of North Devon Local events from a Classic Car Day for Dad's at the Big Sheep, a Women in Waves at Putsborough Beach and the very first Electric Circus Festival at the Globe in Torrington, a Dog Show and Country Fair at Dowland Farm, Winkleigh and here's hoping the sun comes out for the Outdoor Theatre performances running at Hartland Abbey. This is also a good time for nature lovers to join Northern Devon Nature
Improvement Area project on their special walks exploring hedgerows, Culm grassland and wildflower meadows.
7th June Women in Waves Active Devon working in partnership with Surf Life Saving UK to run a multi-sport event at Putsborough Beach. Women's Beach activities, Boot Camp, Warm Up followed by a number of beach and water activities including netball, rugby, football, sand ball, surf lifesaving, paddle boarding. Additional activities for children. Visit Web site
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*******THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 6th to 8th June Electric Circus Festival, The Globe Hotel, Great Torrington. Our first Electric Circus Festival will be taking place on the 6,7 & 8th June. Evening tickets will be on sale from Friday 18 April at The Globe Hotel, Great Torrington. £15 will get over 18's access to some of the best and brightest North Devon bands from 7pm across Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Saturday - Sunday 1 - 6pm will be free entry for all with plenty of live music and entertainment for adults and children. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards a donation to our charity partner, North Devon Against Domestic Abuse. Stay in the know by following us on twitter @OCCLive and check out our website: www.electriccircusfestival.com. Thank you and looking forward to seeing you there!
IN AID OF: A donation will be made to North Devon Against Domestic Abuse TEL NO: 07932 820764 EMAIL: sallydonnellan@gmail.com
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Saturday June 14th Culm in full colour summer nature walk. Merefelle Nature Reserve, Woolsery 11am - 3.00pm. Join the Northern Devon Nature Improvement Area project for a guided walk through this classic Culm grassland nature reserve. Find out more about the abundant wildflowers, butterflies and other colourful creatures, together with their less flamboyant neighbours hiding in the undergrowth. Grid ref SS 310 190. Call Clare Manning on 01271 388647 or email cmanning@devonwildlifetrust.org for more details and to book places.
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15th June Father's Day at the Big Sheep. Dad's visit for FREE when accompanied by 1 full paying child under 16 on Fathers Day. Are you struggling to think of an imaginative present to buy Dad this Father’s Day? Look no further, as The BIG Sheep in Bideford, has got the perfect ingredients for an extra special Fathers Day this year…
15th June A Classic Day out for Father's Day at the Big Sheep. The BIG Sheep family attraction in North Devon will be hosting a classic day out for dads to celebrate Father’s Day in style this year. On Sunday 15th June from 10am to 5pm the North Devon Sports and Classic Car Club will join forces…
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15th June Dowland Country Fair & Dog Show Furze Park, Nr Winkleigh Devon EX19 8PQ Every year people join us from all over the South West for this fantastic family day out. This year we are delighted to be having a spectacular fly past featuring 5 World War 11 Austers, birds of prey, gun dog & hand sheep shearing displays, vintage, Suffolk punch, pony rides, children's attractions, trade stands, barbecue, bar, cream teas. Lurcher,Terrier, Family Dog & Ferret Shows, Buckham Fair Best Rescue qualifier. Lurcher simulated coursing book in from 9am for 9-30am start. Lurcher & Terrier racing, Entertainment Stage. A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND THE DAY Sunday 15th June 11am - 5pm Adults £4 children £1 under 5's free IN AID OF: donations from this event will be given to the North Devon Children's Hospice and local organisations. Visit web site for more
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Thursday 19th June, Miracle Theatre presents ‘The Tempest’ by William Shakespeare at Hartland Abbey 7pm. Freely adapted & directed by Bill Scott with original music by Jim Carey. Miracle celebrates 35 years of producing engaging, inventive and enjoyable theatre by bringing together a team of talented collaborators, past and present, to create a fresh and musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s timeless play that will delight audiences of all ages. Enjoy the full ‘open air theatre experience’ by bringing along well stocked picnics, cushions and blankets for a special night of theatre performed under the stars! 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. 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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Friday June 27th Lockspark Farm Walk at Lockspark Farm, near Hatherleigh. 11am - 3.00pm. Join the Northern Devon Nature Improvement Area project for a guided walk exploring the hedgerow wildlife and rich Culm grassland of this Dolton farm with owners Rob and Paula Wolton. Grid ref SS 523 018. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. Call Clare Manning on 01271 388647 or email cmanning@devonwildlifetrust.org for more details and to book places.
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28th June Armed Forces Day at the Big Sheep. Free entry to all armed forces on Saturday 28th June.
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Sunday, 29th June, 3 pm matinĂ©e and 7 pm Hartland Abbey Plough Community Theatre presents ‘Candleford’. After ‘Lark Rise’ last year Plough Community Theatre complete the story with ‘Candleford’ where young Laura Timms leaves her village and goes to work in the very centre of rural 1880s small town life – the post office. Keith Dewhurst’s lively 1978 adaptation for the National Theatre tells a gentle yet powerful story of country characters with the action all taking place on the coldest day of the winter and the first day of the hunt. Local actors will breathe life, humour and music into this simple yet joyfully heart-warming piece of theatre. “Plough Community Theatre created a surreal comedic air that gave a sense of a rural community in an isolated grip of madness....we became part of this insanity and had a jolly good laugh” Tony Glynn North Devon Journal (‘Lark Rise’ 2013) Full £10.00 Concession £8.00 Supporter £7.00 Family tickets available. Bring rugs, low backed chairs and picnics or enjoy a delicious barbecue by Mr Crackling. Cream Teas (afternoon show), Pimms and Wine Bar and Ice Creams. Gardens open free to those attending from 2 hours before the evening show (matinĂ©e – 1 hour prior to 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
For more North Devon Events see Local Press: What's On North Devon Gazette - North Devon Journal
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NORTH DEVON TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Barnstaple Tourist Information Centre, North Devon Museum, The Square, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 9LS
Bideford Tourist Information Centre, Burton Art Gallery, Kingsley Road, Bideford, EX39 2QQ
Braunton Tourist Information Centre The Bakehouse Centre, Caen Street, Braunton, North Devon, EX33 1AA
Combe Martin Tourist Information Centre Cross Street, Combe Martin, North Devon, EX34 ODH
Holsworthy Visitor Information Centre: The Memorial Hall, Holsworthy,
Torrington Tourist Information Centre, Castle Hill, South Street, Torrington
lfracombe Tourist Information Centre The Landmark Theatre, The Seafront, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9BX
Lynton Tourist Information Centre Lynton Town Hall, Lee Road, Lynton, North Devon, EX35 6HT T
South Molton Tourist Information 1 East Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3BU
Woolacombe Tourist Information Centre The Esplanade, Woolacombe, North Devon, EX34 7DL
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