What's On in and around South Molton

Comedy at The George

George Hotel, 1 Broad Street, South Molton

8.30pm

Tickets: £9 4 for 3 special offer

Instant Wit - a sparkling evening of comedy impro.

South Molton & District Archive Annual Slide Show

Methodist Hall, Duke Street, South Molton

7.30pm

Entrance £2.50 includes tea/coffee and biscuits.

Spring Steam Gala for Bishops Lydeard/Minehead West Somerset Railway

Celebrating the Big Four... The West Somerset Railway Spring Steam Gala has established itself as one of the heritage railway events of the year, visited by several thousand people each year.

The 2009 event promises to live up to the very high quality successful Steam Galas held over recent years, and this year will be staged over two long weekends � six days in total. If you have never sampled a WSR Spring Steam Gala you just don�t know what you�re missing! This year�s event is themed "The Big Four" and will celebrate the Companies of the Grouping - LMS, GWR, LNER and SR.

Daffodil Sunday at Hartland Abbey

Hartland, Nr Bideford, EX39 6DT

11.00am - 4.00pm

See all the beautiful, historic daffodils and narcissi in the gardens and woodland walks.

Primroses, violets, rhododendrons, camellias and lots more spring flowering shrubs and bulbs.

Enjoy a lovely day out in this beautiful valley leading to the sea where �Sense and Sensibility� was filmed. Bring dogs and wellies!

*Dogs and children (under 12) free *Adults £3.50*

*House open at extra charge*

Hot pasties, light lunches & cream teas in aid of St Nectans church.

5th Lynmouth Festival of Martial & Complimentary Arts

at Lynton Town Hall, Lynton and Lynmouth, North Devon

26th 1.00pm - 6.00pm, 27th 9.00am - 6.00pm, 28th 9.00am - 5.00pm

Over 18 workshops and seminars in Judo, Kung fu, Wing Chun, Mixed Arts,Yoga and much more�

Variety Night at Filleigh Village Hall

in aid of Filleigh Village Hall and the South Molton St John Ambulance

7 for 7.30pm start

Adults: £5 School, Children: £3, Family Ticket: £15 (2A and up to 4C)

Bar and light refreshments available

South Molton Choral Society invite you to Music at Easter

Duke Street Methodist Church

7.30pm

Programmes £5 on the door

The programme will include the choral suite from The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins.

Coffe and Biscuits afterwards.

Fantastic Fudge Hunt

at Clovelly Village, North Devon

Twenty fudge stones, will be hidden along the main street of the village every day during the week and each one is a winner!

They are numbered underneath and if you find Fudge Stone No. 20, you win a whole kilo of yummy Clovelly fudge in 8 different flavours.

North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival

The North Devon and Exmoor Walking Festival is now in it's 10th year and has grown to become one of the largest walking festivals in the UK. We've organised 84 guided walks this Spring ranging from shorter 2 mile half day walks to more lengthy 10 mile routes, you're sure to find the perfect walk for you! 2010 will be the biggest festival ever! More choice, with food walks, jeep safaris and more walks on bus routes. From Lundy island to Dunkery Beacon we're showcasing the very best of North Devon and Exmoor National Park!

The Festival is now open for booking and many walks sell out so please book your ticket early to avoid disappointment.

Brochure available from South Molton Tourist Information

The Footman James 31st Bristol Classic Car Show

at The Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet

This event is one of the major classic car events of the year and will host over 70 trade stands, 200 autojumble stalls and 75 club stands.

Devon County Show

Tickets: Adult £15 (£17 on the day), Child age 5-15 £5 (£6 on the day), Senior Citezens £12.50 (£14.50 on the day), Family (2A/3C) £35 (£40 on the day).

Magnificent Animals, Scrumptious Food and Drink, Inspiring Flowers and Gardens, Fabulous Shopping, so much to see and do...hours of spectacular fun for all the family.

The Royal Bath & West Show

Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet

3 full days of entertainment and events for the whole family. Livestock shows, dog shows, entertainment for children, food and drink and much more

South Molton Vintage Rally

at Combsland Cross, nr South Molton

10.00am - 5.00pm

Vintage cars, Tractors, Displays in the main ring

Olde English Fayre

in South Molton

Fayre day is on the 19th with Market Stalls, Punch & Judy, Crowning of the Queen, Floral Dance - Events all day and a family evening in the Assembly rooms on the

On the 20th is the Civic Parade.

Glastonbury Festival

at Worthy Farm, Pilton

World famous music festival featuring nearly 2000 acts in 50 venues, rock, pop, cabaret, childrens, poetry, circus skills to name but a few!

Knowstone Horse Show

Yeovilton Air Day

at Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovil

Fantastic flying displays from military and civilian aircraft from around the world.

RNAS Yeovilton plays host to the Yeovilton International Air Day, offering an extensive flying display as well as a more earthbound exhibition of military and civilian aircraft, historic and modern. Ground-based entertainment includes sideshows, trade-stands, a funfair and vintage vehicles.

Clovelly Maritime Festival

Clovelly harbour (Normal admission charges apply)

The day will be packed with attractions, including Punch & Judy, a pirate theatre with sword fight, juggling with cannon balls and a fire finale, great shanty singers, 'sea dog' balloon modelling and a crabbing competition.

Members of the Old Gaffers Association will be joining us on the day with their gaff-rigged sailing vessels - they're devoted to the conservation of traditional sailing craft and our maritime heritage. www.oldgaffersassociation.org

Seafood platters with a complimentary glass of champagne will be served in the Red Lion Harbour bar or you can enjoy a spit roast on the quay. Delicious, fresh strawberry and cream teas will be served at the New Inn.

Dunster Country Fair 2010

Dunster

A great day out for all the family celebrating the country way of life.

Lifeboat Weekend in aid of the R.N.L.I:

Clovelly harbor (Normal admission charges apply)

from 10.00am

Keeping Clovelly's lifeboat on alert for emergencies round the clock takes effort and dedication. 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. There'll be a sponsored swim to Bucks Mills and back on Saturday and lots of contests on Sunday including a cross dressing-up race, 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. Also lots of local harbour stalls.

North Devon Show

at Umberleigh Barton Farm on the A377 at Umberleigh

Gates Open At 08.00am, Show Opens At 08.30am, Show Closes At 6.00pm

North Devons premier Agricultural spectacle. This annual event is a celebration of North Devons agricultural roots. A host of livestock classes occupy the arenas throughout the day with Alpacas, Cattle, Goats, Horses, Sheep, Show Jumping and Open Dog Show.

Attractions, displays, demonstrations and trade stands for all

Dunster Show

at Dunster Castle Lawns

Admission: Adults £8, Children (4-14) £3. Free Parking. Dogs permitted on leads.

Set on the lawns below Dunster Castle, this country show features some spectacular entertainment and plenty of shopping opportunities as well as cattle, sheep and horses classes

Lobster and Crab Feast in support of the National Lobster Hatchery.

Clovelly harbour (Normal admission charges apply)

from 10.00am

We pay tribute to Clovelly's famous lobsters and crabs with a day of live folk music, street performers, a lobster hypnotist, quay kitchen, wine and beer tasting, local stalls, live exhibits, photographic exhibition and entertainment for the children too.

The Red Lion Harbour bar will be offering delicious seafood, crab and lobster platters, each with a complimentary glass of champagne.

In aid of the National Lobster Hatchery at Padstow, who will bring along a tank of baby lobsters, which will be later released into the sea.

South Molton Carnival

South Molton Carnival with Floats, Walking Entries, South Molton Town Band and Events in the Pannier market.

Assemble 4.00pm, Judging 5.00pm, Carnival starts at 6.00pm leaving from Southley Road/Cattle Market.

North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival - Autumn

Clovelly Herring Festival

Clovelly Harbour Normal admission charges apply

from 10.00am - 4.00pm

In the 18th century, a hundred boats fished for herring out of Clovelly. This festival is held in support of sustainable fishing and to celebrate the herring, the Silver Darlings of the sea.

There'll be herring specialities, wine and cider, traditional shanty singers, street entertainment. Jim MacCool, founder of National Poetry Month, will perform his show of infectious verse and toe-tapping Celtic rhythms.

Mike Smylie will return with his 'Kipperland' exhibition and smoking delicious kippers and bloaters and there will be net making, flax processing, knitting and a curragh on show, plus masses of stalls.

Christmas Lights in support of the R.N.L.I.

Starting from the Visitor Centre Entry free from 2:00 p.m. Small parking charge.

About 4.00pm

Clovelly is magical to visit at any time but Christmas is truly special so don't miss this fund-raising event in aid of the RNLI that everyone in the village looks forward to - the switching on of the Christmas lights. A brass band leads the procession down to the harbour. Then there's mulled wine, a barbecue, Christmas carols and Father Christmas makes a surprise visit. At 5 pm the switch is thrown and suddenly the entire village and harbour are lit up. It's a fantastic sight and there is a grand finale of fireworks to finish off.