Coming events in the Crediton area - Your local event listing

THURSDAY 31

2pm to 3pm - Crediton Courier Drop In, Crediton Library.

2pm to 3.30pm - Macrame Workshop, Crediton Library, for all ages to create original Christmas decorations for your house and Christmas tree, all materials provided, suggested donation of £10 to cover costs, book at Crediton Library or via 01363 772578 or [email protected] .

5.30pm to 7.30pm - Lightquest, Christians in Crediton, free treasure hunt for all the family, win chocolate, glow-sticks and other prizes, around Crediton.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1

2pm to 4pm - Half Term Holiday Fun, Free Craft event, Autumn leaf craft drop-in with colouring sheets available, Crediton Library.

Evening - Christmas in Crediton, Late Night Shopping, featuring local bands, etc

5.30pm - Gates Open, Cheriton Fitzpaine Bonfire and Fireworks, field off White Cross Hill, Fireworks at 7pm, no sparklers, food, cash only, £6, U16 £3, family of four £16.

5.30pm - until late, Morchard Bishop Bonfire and Pulzar Laser Show Extravaganza in the field and car park by The London Inn.All profits to the Primary School. BBQ, Jacket Potatoes, Soup, Licensed Bar, Refreshments, Raffle, Face Painting, Best Guy competition with prizes and much more! The main event at 7pm. Please bring cash! Advance tickets, adults £10 and accompanied children under 16 free of charge, tickets £13 on the door.

7pm - For 7.30pm, Jazz in the Nave, Coldridge Parish Church, Jazz with The Moon Jazz Club, £10, Under 16’s £5, bar, bow via: https://coldridgevillagehall.lemonbooking.com/ .../5/detailsor email: [email protected] call Andy on 07990 565973.

SATURDAY 2

10.30am - Devonshire Association Geology Section, A sleuth in Wellies Digs the Dirt on Dartmoor, talk by Tim Harrod, Boniface Centre, Crediton.

3pm - Organ Recital by Jon Rawles, Peter Gilks and Andrew Millington, Crediton Parish Church, a programme of popular solos and duets. Tickets are £10 on the door, including tea and cakes. All welcome.

SUNDAY 3

3.30pm - Upham Methodist Church Chapel Anniversary Concert, Led by South Molton Circuit Choir, Collection for Children’s Hospice South West, refreshments at close, A warm welcome to all. (EX17 4HN)

If you have a forthcoming event, please email: [email protected] .

TUESDAY 5

5.30pm - Gates open for Bonfire and Fireworks, Kings Nympton Playing Field, Fireworks at 6.40pm, food, bar, £5 adults, £2.50 children.

7pm - Cheriton and Tedburn YFC’s Fireworks and Bonfire, Drakes Farm and Cafe, Higher Fingle Farm EX6 6NP, barbecue, bar.

8pm - Eyes Down for Cash Bingo, Spreyton Village Hall.

WEDNESDAY 6

5pm - Newton St Ayres School PTA Charity Firework Display, organised by FANS, Newton St Cyres School PTA, Recreation Ground, fireworks at 6.30pm, food, drinks, bar, no sparklers, adults £6, children £3, under 4s free.

6pm - Zeal Monachorum Bonfire and Fireworks, Waie Inn, 7pm Bonfire, 7.30pm Fireworks, £5 per person.

THURSDAY 7

2pm to 3pm - Crediton Courier Drop In, Crediton Library.

FRIDAY 8

Evening - Christmas in Crediton, Late Night Shopping, featuring local bands, etc

7.30pm - Zoinks! The Spooky Folklore Behind Scooby Doo at Crediton Library, fun, comedy and entertainment … followed by Scooby Snacks, tickets £3 from Crediton Library or telephone 01363 772578 or email: [email protected] .

SATURDAY 9

9.30am to 12.30pm - Table Top Sale, with Devon Air Ambulance stall, Crediton Football Club.

10am to 12 noon - Crediton Methodist Church Table Top and Craft Sales, in the Church, Admission is free, home made cards, toys, bric-a-brac, books, Jigsaws, Christmas gifts and lots more, raffle, tea and coffee available.

SUNDAY 10

10am - Remembrance Sunday Service at the Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton, followed by a formal parade to the War Memorial (Parade steps off at 10.50am). An area has been reserved at the War Memorial for any Veterans that feel they are unable to march but wish to attend the wreath laying.

2pm - Whist Drive, Upton Pyne Village Hall, all welcome.

MONDAY 11

10.50am for 11am - Royal British Legion Crediton Branch will observe a two-minute silence at the War Memorial.

7pm - Doors open for 7.30pm, Crediton Area History and Museum Society (CAHMS) presents a talk by Charlotte Coles,“Tombs, Headstones and Graveyards: Understanding churchyards and burial monuments”, Boniface Centre, £2 for CAHMS Members and £5 for non-Members. Tea, coffee and biscuits included on admission.

7.30pm - Eyes down for Sandford Parish Hall Meat Bingo, Sandford Parish Hall, for hall funds.

SATURDAY 16

7.30pm - Mouse Racing Evening, Crediton Football Club, everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY 20

10.30am to 11am - Crediton Branch of the Royal British Legion AGM, Crediton Rugby Club.

If you have a forthcoming event, please email: [email protected] .