Coming Events in the Crediton Area
THURSDAY 3
10am to 4pm - Cake sale, Dolphin Stairlifts, 22 Marsh Lane, Lords Meadow Industrial Estate, Crediton, coffee, also showcasing local artist Phil Smith and local ceramics designer Anne Smith, Easter Hamper raffle, donations welcome, in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity.
2pm to 3pm - Crediton Courier Drop In, Crediton Library.
7pm to 9pm - Author Lucy Brazier in conversation with Veronica Henry at The Bookery. Tickets redeemable against a purchase of The Honesty Box on the evening, available at: www.thebookery.org.uk/events-3/ .
7pm - Jazz on the Green - Brother Jack, at Crediton Arts Centre, Hammond organ-driven soul and funk grooves from four of the finest jazz musicians on the jazz scene, Tickets: www.srilankan-authentic.co.uk .
FRIDAY 4
12.30pm to 2pm - Every Friday, Soup and Stories at The Bookery, all welcome, no charge, free soup and stories to enjoy.
7.30pm - Eduardo Martin and Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas at Crediton Arts Centre, a stunning night of Cuban classical guitar.
SATURDAY 5
10am - Crediton Farmers’ Market, Town Square.
10am to 1pm - Bike sale in Crediton Town Square from Graham’s Recycleables, in aid of Devon Air Ambulance Trust. All kinds of bicycle available at reasonable prices.
10am to 1pm - Crediton Parish Church Easter Craft Fair, Boniface Centre, stalls, refreshments.
11am to 4pm - Pizza and Music, Four Mills, Crediton, a day of open-air music and delicious food at The Turning Tides CIC site (Four Mills Lane) and Crediton Station Tea Rooms, Free entry, donations welcome.
11am to 1pm - Authors Sarah McIntyre and Philip Reeve signing and illustrating copies of latest Adventuremice book Mice Camera Action! at The Bookery, open to all.
7.30pm - North Creedy Choral Society Spring Concert, Handel’s Messiah, with four talented soloists, Katie Leaver (soprano), Tim Mirin (bass), Jason Bomber (tenor), Stella Stephens (soprano). Tickets, £10, are available from AE Lee Outfitters, High Street, Crediton, (cash only), via Ticketsource, the website: www.northcreedychoral.co.uk, or on the door.
SUNDAY 6
4pm - Fanfare for Spring concert, St Andrew’s Church, Sampford Courtenay, tickets £10 at the door, including wine and nibbles, in aid of British Heart Foundation and St Andrew’s Church.
7.30pm - Revival - Celebrating the music of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, A special Spring Awakening finale with the stunning sounds of old-time, new country, bluegrass, blues & Appalachian music, performed by local favourites Papuer’s Fortune, Etchechuria and The Wee Free Men. Get tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/creditonartscentre
MONDAY 7
7.30pm - Cheriton Fitzpaine Ploughing Association AGM, West Raddon Farm, Shobrooke, EX17 1BH, anyone interested is welcome to attend. More information can be obtained by contacting the secretary Julie Davie on 07791347788 or julie_davie@outlook.com.
TUESDAY 8
3.30pm - Afternoon Author event with Ebberley Finch and Hazel Hatman at the Bookery, all welcome, no charge, Tea and Biscuits provided.
WEDNESDAY 9
11am - Crediton Parkinson’s support group meeting at the Boniface Centre, Crediton, with talk by Sarah Wheeler, book to attend with Diane on 01363 775235 or at dlm290sil@live.com .
6.45pm - Doors open for Crediton Friends of FORCE Easter Bingo, eyes down 7.30pm, Crediton Football Club, Easter eggs, pork, chicken, beef prizes, bar, raffle, hamper, all welcome.
THURSDAY 10
10am to 2pm - Devon in Sight Living Well with Sight Loss event, The Ockment Centre, Okehampton, free event, register on 01392 876 666 or email: Enquiries@devoninsight.org.uk.
2pm to 3pm - Crediton Courier Drop In, Crediton Library.
3.30pm - Afternoon Author event with Sarah Easter Collins at The Bookery, all welcome, no charge, Tea and Biscuits provided.
7pm - Sustainable Crediton AGM, Crediton Arts Centre.
FRIDAY 11
7.30pm - Eyes down for Sandford Parish Hall Meat Bingo, doors open 6.30pm, Sandford Parish Hall, for hall funds.
SATURDAY 12
10am to 11.30am - Local Produce and Crafts Market, Zeal Monachorum Village Hall. Book a table - cost just a prize for the draw. Contact 01363 82606.
4pm - Recital of well-known songs and arias in English, with Sarah Baillie, Soprano, accompanied by Jonathan Rawles, In aid of the Crediton Church Music Endowment Fund, Holy Cross, followed by Tea and Cake in the Boniface Centre included in £10 ticket on door, entry by cash or card. Alternatively pre-book with TicketSource. U16s free.
7pm - Sing Sankey and Supper, Lapford Congregational Chapel, donations at door in aid of windows fund.
TUESDAY 15
to Saturday, 19, 7.30pm and 2pm matinee on April 18 and 19, CODS musical, Beauty and the Beast, Queen Elizabeth’s School’s Barnfield campus, tickets £16 plus a booking free: ticket tailor.com/events/codescrediton/1511873 .
WEDNESDAY 16
10am to 4pm - Easter Craft Drop In. Free activities for children (5+) at The Bookery. No reservation required.
pm - Easter Bingo for ELF, Crediton United Football Club.
TUESDAY 22
7.15pm - Bow and District Historical Society, talk Vikings in the West Country by Derek Gore, Bow Village Hall (EX17 6HU), Visitors welcome, entry £4, tea/coffee biscuits included, BDHS Membership is £15, free to people under 18.
THURSDAY 24
10.30am to 12 noon - Crediton Neighbourhood Policing Team members will be meeting with residents in Newton St Cyres Village Hall.
2pm to 3pm - Crediton Courier Drop In, Crediton Library.
FRIDAY 25
10.30am - Going for a Sing, Boniface Centre, Crediton, informal singing group followed by refreshments.
SATURDAY 26
10am to 12 noon - Plant Sale and Coffee Morning, Boniface Centre, in aid of Crediton Parish Church.
If you have a forthcoming event, please email: editor@creditoncourier.co.uk .