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Over the last year, five North Devon community history groups have been working with the North Devon Record Office and Museum of Barnstaple & North...

 

For more information please visit www.explorenorthdevon.org.uk

Devon Rocks

A family friendly celebration of our area’s geology, and how it can inspire us and shape our lives
Category: Natural Environment
Starts: Saturday, April 26, 2008

 

Find out about wavelite, North Devon’s own mineral, and investigate Devonian fossils with our video microscope. Learn about Devonian rocks, including...

 

For more information please visit [email protected]/barnstaple

AONB Local Life Photographic Competition

Capturing the essence of the local communities in the North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and North Devon Festival
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Thursday, May 01, 2008

 

Photographers of all ages, budding and professional, are invited to grab a camera and capture the essence of local life within the North Devon AONB...

 

For more information please visit www.northdevon-aonb.org.uk

Animal Vegetable Mineral

Appledore Crafts Company Festival Exhibition
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Saturday, May 24, 2008

 

The artists' co-operative gives centre stage to four of its members - leatherworkers Jon and Bridget Stacey, basket maker Mary Melling and photographer...

 

For more information please visit www.appledorecraftscompany.co.uk

Appledore Visual Arts Festival

The first and best annual visual arts festival in the country
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Thursday, May 29, 2008

 

In 2008, the Appledore Visual Arts Festival will be celebrating its 11th Anniversary. From its inception 11 years ago the Festival has grown significantly...

 

For more information please visit www.appledorearts.org

Seize the Moment

@ Appledore Visual Arts Festival 2008
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Thursday, May 29, 2008

 

An exciting range of youth drop in events and workshops held over four days as part of the Appledore Visual Arts Festival. These workshops are specifically...

 

For more information please visit www.seize-the-moment.net

John Robins

Fresh and original comedy
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, May 30, 2008

 

As an act John represents the new wave of storyteller, skilfully weaving narrative, improvisation and punchy gags into his unique, self-effacing style....

The British Blues Quintet

Starring Maggie Bell, Zoot Money, Miller Anderson, Colin Hodgkinson and Colin Allen
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Friday, May 30, 2008

 

Maggie Bell, one of the greatest blues and soul singers this country has produced, sings her heart out with fellow rhythm and blues musicians: Zoot...

Angelina’s Star Performance

English National Ballet performs
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Friday, May 30, 2008

 

English National Ballet has recently performed at Wembley Stadium (Concert for Diana) and the Royal Albert Hall (Swan Lake). Now you have the chance...

Ian Cognito

Veteran comic
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, May 30, 2008

 

Ian Cognito is one of the best comics on the national circuit, a veteran who clearly knows what he’s doing as he spits his darkly humorous vitriol over...

Angelina’s Star Performance

English National Ballet performs
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Saturday, May 31, 2008

 

English National Ballet has recently performed at Wembley Stadium (Concert for Diana) and the Royal Albert Hall (Swan Lake). Now you have the chance...

Angelina’s Star Performance

English National Ballet performs
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Saturday, May 31, 2008

 

English National Ballet has recently performed at Wembley Stadium (Concert for Diana) and the Royal Albert Hall (Swan Lake). Now you have the chance...

Guy Barker and Ian Shaw

Go to the movies
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, May 31, 2008

 

Award-winning trumpeter, composer and broadcaster, Guy Barker joins award-winning jazz vocalist, pianist and broadcaster, Ian Shaw to open the Barnstaple...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Barnstaple Colourscape Festival

A special 10th Anniversary Festival commission: A labyrinth of colour, light and music
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, May 31, 2008

 

Last year hundreds of people experienced Colourdome; this year we take you one step further with its big brother, Colourscape - a spectacular light...

 

For more information please visit www.colourscape.org.uk

Barnstaple Fringe

Jazz, Blues, Folk, Poetry, Theatre, Country and more ....
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, May 31, 2008

 

154 performances in 14 venues The 5th Barnstaple Fringe is now a very well established strand of the North Devon Festival and in every seeker of adventurous...

Artists of the Silk Road

Sculptures by Laury Dizengremal
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Sunday, June 01, 2008

 

'Artists of the Silk Road' is a monumental installation comprising of a multitude of figures by world renowned sculptor Laury Dizengremel. The installation...

 

For more information please visit www.broomhillart.co.uk

The Square Picture Show

North Devon Arts, Summer Exhibition
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Sunday, June 01, 2008

 

Members of North Devon Arts will be showing an eclectic mix of small, square, affordable artwork. With nothing priced over £150, this is your chance...

 

For more information please visit www.northdevonarts.co.uk

Sports and Classic Car Run and a Day of Family Fun

A proper great Devon day out!
Category: Sport and Leisure
Starts: Sunday, June 01, 2008

 

A fantastic event for car enthusiasts of all ages! The cars take one of two scenic routes through some of North Devon's most pituresque places,...

 

For more information please visit www.northdevonhospice.org.uk

Flower Power

Barnstaple in Bloom Art in the Community
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Sunday, June 01, 2008

 

This year The Park Community School present a range of art work based on flower and plant structures. Working closely with the Barnstaple in Bloom team,...

Carlo Curley’s Organ Spectacular

The world famous American concert organist
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Sunday, June 01, 2008

 

The world famous American concert organist Carlo Curley has dedicated his life to blowing the cobwebs out of the organ loft and bringing music to suit...

 

For more information please visit www.great-torrington.org.uk

Dancin Devon 2008

Don’t just watch it ... see it ... try it ... dance it!
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Sunday, June 01, 2008

 

Dancin g Devon 2008 is a celebration of dance performances, events and workshops across the county throughout June and July… see who’s dancing near...

 

For more information please visit www.danceindevon.org.uk

Blowin the Blues

Paul Jones & Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Sunday, June 01, 2008

 

Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen have been described as relaxed, witty and amazingly accomplished. For two consecutive years they have been voted best...

 

For more information please visit www.plough-arts.org

The Art of Good Food

A month long celebration of North Devon’s local produce
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Sunday, June 01, 2008

 

A celebration of fresh, organic, fair, genuine, local Slow Food. The organisation ‘Slow Food’ is supporting this mouth-watering month by offering...

 

For more information please visit www.broomhillart.co.uk.

John Law

The Art of Sound
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Sunday, June 01, 2008

 

Prize winning pianist John Law’s new trio features the in-demand and much-travelled bass player Sam Burgess and, from Gilad Atzmon's group, the world-class...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Miller Anderson

Blues at its best
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Sunday, June 01, 2008

 

Miller Anderson has been on the cutting-edge of rock for more than three decades. Since cutting his teeth in bands with Ian Hunter and Bill Bruford,...

 

For more information please visit milleranderson.co.uk

Children’s Art Exhibition

Highlighting local talent - part of Barnstaple In Bloom
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Monday, June 02, 2008

 

An exhibition of children's artwork in various media inspired by the natural environment and particularly by flowers.

 

For more information please visit www.barnstapleinbloom.org

Bespoke

North Devon School of Art Graduate Show
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Monday, June 02, 2008

 

This is the first major show at the Goodwin Gallery and the North Devon School of Art. Thirty graduates and Foundation Diploma students will be showing...

Peter Bruntnell’s Music Cellar with Danny George Wilson

Special Fringe acoustic sessions
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Monday, June 02, 2008

 

One of the UK's most intriguing and criminally underrated songwriters is 'Musician in Residence' for four special Fringe acoustic sessions. Peter’s...

 

For more information please visit www.lilicos.co.uk

Blood Brothers

Bill Kenwright presents...
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Monday, June 02, 2008

 

Blood Brothers, the international smash hit musical is coming to Barnstaple. Hailed by the critics as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers...

Blood Brothers

Bill Kenwright presents...
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Tuesday, June 03, 2008

 

Blood Brothers, the international smash hit musical is coming to Barnstaple. Hailed by the critics as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers...

The Bahamian Experience

Bringing The Bahamas to Barnstaple
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008

 

If there is one event not to be missed in this year’s North Devon Festival, it’s Zena’s Bahamian Experience! Zena is flying in her musical friends...

 

For more information please visit www.zenasrestaurant.com

Blood Brothers

Bill Kenwright presents...
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008

 

Blood Brothers, the international smash hit musical is coming to Barnstaple. Hailed by the critics as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers...

Polar Bear

Mercury Music Prize nominees
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008

 

One of the F-IRE Collective's success stories, Mercury Music Prize nominees Polar Bear combine the fervour of free jazz with the intensity of punk and...

 

For more information please visit www.broomhillart.co.uk

Shore Safari

Cliffs, shores, sea and wildlife
Category: Natural Environment
Starts: Wednesday, June 04, 2008

 

Join Devon Wildlife Trust and North Devon Coastwise professional staff and course members for a special 2hr Festival Shore Safari. North Devon has...

Cook Island Festival Open Mike

Live music in a warm friendly atmosphere
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Thursday, June 05, 2008

 

As usual, hosting this event will be the established Average Blues Band and in addition some excellent local solo singers, duos and bands (electric...

 

For more information please visit www.redshoesmusic.com

Ivan Pollard

Watercolours
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Thursday, June 05, 2008

 

The Open University supported Ivan’s interest in art and tuition with John Hoar provided the foundations. Now six years later watercolours are his passion,...

Blood Brothers

Bill Kenwright presents...
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Thursday, June 05, 2008

 

Blood Brothers, the international smash hit musical is coming to Barnstaple. Hailed by the critics as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers...

Blood Brothers

Bill Kenwright presents...
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Thursday, June 05, 2008

 

Blood Brothers, the international smash hit musical is coming to Barnstaple. Hailed by the critics as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers...

Alexander Korbakov

Russian master of the accordion
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Thursday, June 05, 2008

 

Alexander Korbakov was born in 1962 in Kamyshin on the River Volga. In 1980 he travelled to St. Petersburg to study the bayan (Russian accordion) at...

 

For more information please visit www.plough-arts.org

Sean Taylor and Karl Wolinger

Folk/Rock meets Jazz
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Thursday, June 05, 2008

 

Sean Taylor is a 24 year old singer and multi-instrumentalist from London who writes haunting, intelligent and provocative songs. His ambient take...

 

For more information please visit seantaylorsongs.com

A Baroque Musical Feast: Duo Dorado

Music for violin & harpsichord at Chittlehampton Church
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

A sparkling evening of music from eighteenth-century Europe by Vivaldi and his contemporaries, including the ever-popular 'Spring' and 'Summer' from...

 

For more information please visit www.chumpchurches.org.uk

Night Flights - Puffing Billy

Late night wildlife safari - See which animals work the night shift
Category: Natural Environment
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

Join us for a nocturanl adventure along the Tarka Trail, near Torrington. Listen to the bats with our bat detector and see the moths attracted to our...

 

For more information please visit www.northdevonbiosphere.org.uk

Led Zep Too

The return of the best Zep tribute
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

Led Zep Too have achieved an imitation that is so faithful, so accurate and so passionate, that they make many other tribute bands seem redundant and...

 

For more information please visit www.myspace.com/themarlboroclub

Starting in Art

Workshops for budding artists using traditional and innovative techniques
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

An exciting new event aimed at people who would like to be creative, but who haven't had the courage to start. You will learn in a supportive environment...

 

For more information please visit www.devon.gov.uk/adultlearning

Print Inc - Exhibition

Double Elephant Print Workshops
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

Print Inc is an exhibition showcasing the eclectic talent of the members and course participants at Double Elephant Print Workshops. They have a strong...

 

For more information please visit www.plough-arts.org

Blood Brothers

Bill Kenwright presents...
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

Blood Brothers, the international smash hit musical is coming to Barnstaple. Hailed by the critics as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers...

The Two Noble Kinsmen

Presented by Cygnet Theatre
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

Is all fair in love and war? Athens is at war with Thebes. After a battle, two captured Theban soldiers, brothers in arms, cousins in blood, become...

 

For more information please visit www.plough-arts.org

Achanak

A powerful force in world music
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

Following Achanak’s uplifting hit performance at the 2007 North Devon Folk Festival, this dynamic group of musicians return to North Devon to raise...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Smash Boyz

Site specific dance and physical theatre project for boys
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

Following three successful years of site specific dance, theatre projects the Smash Boyz return with another cutting edge performance. From March through...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Chris Jagger’s Acoustic Trip

Toe-tapping-feelgood-music
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

Chris Jagger (yes, the brother of the other) rocked The Olive Branch during last year’s Fringe – so much so they’ve asked him back again. Along with...

 

For more information please visit chrisjaggeronline.com

Rachel Brand Quartet

‘She swings like a bitch’
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

Rachel has an extensive and expressive jazz vocal repertoire, ranging from Kenny Wheeler and Bill Evans to Danny Kaye and The Aristocats. ‘She swings...

 

For more information please visit rachelbrand.com

The Canterbury Tales

Presented by Lord Basil's Reformers
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Friday, June 06, 2008

 

A new, vigorous telling of six of Chaucer's classic stories by the Pilton based drama group. Come with your blankets and chairs to share Chaucer's take...

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.co.uk

Experience Carriage Driving Day

Try out true horse-power!
Category: Sport and Leisure
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

Spend the day with our expert Head Coachman and groom as you master the art of driving a real horse-powered vehicle and discover more about the fascinating...

 

For more information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Artavian Baroque

Acis & Galatea by G.F.Handel
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

Handel's popular dramatic piece tells the story of the love of the shepherd Acis for the beautiful Galatea, and his murder at the hands of the monster...

Ilfracombe Victorian Celebrations

8 Days of Victorian Exuberance
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

Join in with this unique event celebrating Ilfracombe’s Victorian heyday. Dressing up is not obligatory, but such fun, and Queen Victoria oversees all....

 

For more information please visit www.ilfacombevictoriancelebration.org.uk

Rolling Stones at Westward Ho!

A journey through time looking at the geology and landforms in North Devon
Category: Natural Environment
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

’Satisfaction’ guaranteed as we stroll back in time beyond the 1960s when rocks dinosaurs ruled the Earth, to a time of great lakes, enormous river...

 

For more information please visit www.northdevonbiosphere.org.uk

The Summer Sound

The best in youth music
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

As part of the North Devon Festival the Barnstaple Youth Council presents The Summer Sound. A music festival showcasing young bands from indie to rock....

 

For more information please visit www.thefactoryonline.co.uk

Blood Brothers

Bill Kenwright presents...
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

Blood Brothers, the international smash hit musical is coming to Barnstaple. Hailed by the critics as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers...

Blood Brothers

Bill Kenwright presents...
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

Blood Brothers, the international smash hit musical is coming to Barnstaple. Hailed by the critics as one of the best musicals of all time, Blood Brothers...

The Lady of Burma

James Seabright Productions
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

The inspirational true story of Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi is told in this compelling solo performance about the life of the only Nobel Peace Prize...

 

For more information please visit www.plough-arts.org

On the Stage and Off

Starring Rodney Bewes
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

Based on the writings of Jerome K Jerome. Rodney Bewes has been an actor for 55 years, but is still best remembered for the popular television series...

Musical Youth III

Showcasing North Devon’s talented young bands
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

Hot on the heels of last summer’s previous events, Musical Youth III presents a day of great live music and skateboarding competitions. SK8 competitions...

 

For more information please visit www.croydevillagehall.info

North Devon Community Gospel Choir

Fund raising concert
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

This is a special event to raise funds to support a local youth group who are going to Tanzania in August 2008. Whilst in Tanzania the youth group will...

Cuatro Monos

Cuban music
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

Five men sharing a passion for the Cuban music known as ‘son’ - the precursor to modern salsa. Encompassing styles such as mambo, rumba and cha cha...

 

For more information please visit cuatromonos.com

The Canterbury Tales

Presented by Lord Basil's Reformers
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Saturday, June 07, 2008

 

A new, vigorous telling of six of Chaucer's classic stories by the Pilton based drama group. Come with your blankets and chairs to share Chaucer's take...

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.co.uk

Extra Extra

Read All About It
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Sunday, June 08, 2008

 

Come and read original and copy newspapers, from 1900 through to present day. Read all the major headlines as they happened, from Titanic to Tony Blair....

Devon Coast To Coast Challenge

Sponsored cycling challenge through the finest countryside, Devon has to offer!
Category: Sport and Leisure
Starts: Sunday, June 08, 2008

 

The 5th Devon Coast-Coast Challenge see’s cyclists from all over the country race from the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe to Teignmouth. Two specially...

 

For more information please visit www.coast-coast.co.uk

Wildlife Festival

Devon Wildlife Trust's big wild party!
Category: Natural Environment
Starts: Sunday, June 08, 2008

 

Wildlife is coming to town! There will be birds and bugs, mammals and marine life at the Devon Wildlife Trust Wildlife Festival. Wildlife does not...

 

For more information please visit www.devonwildlifetrust.org

Ruby Run Half Marathon

Ruby Run
Category: Sport and Leisure
Starts: Sunday, June 08, 2008

 

This is the 6th Ruby Run Half Marathon between Holsworthy and Hatherleigh. Entry fees are £10 for affiliated runners and £12 for non affiliated (£12...

 

For more information please visit www.rubyrun.co.uk

Ian Siegal

Magnetic performer of blues
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Sunday, June 08, 2008

 

Had Siegal been around in the 60s, he would today be accorded the same reverence as artists such as Van Morrison, Joe Cocker and Eric Clapton. Instead,...

 

For more information please visit iansiegal.com

Dominic Norcross Quartet

Sweeping ballads to high energy grooves
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Sunday, June 08, 2008

 

This skilled jazz unit play everything from sweeping ballads to high energy grooves, covering classics from Miles Davis, Oliver Nelson, Horace Silver,...

 

For more information please visit myspace.com/the dominicnorcrossquartet

Concert for Violin and Organ

Classical music
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Sunday, June 08, 2008

 

St Brannocks’ resident organist, Martin Bosworth, performs with violinist Elizabeth Bosworth, a member of the Halle Orchestra, Manchester. The programme...

Peter Bruntnell’s Music Cellar with James Walbourne

Acoustic sessions
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Monday, June 09, 2008

 

Our series of four special Fringe acoustic sessions continues with Peter Bruntnell this week joined by special guest, guitarist James Walbourne. Peter...

 

For more information please visit www.lilicos.co.uk

Acoustic Tuesday

The finest homegrown acoustic talent
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Tuesday, June 10, 2008

 

An evening of acoustic singer songwriters featuring Pete Bruntnell, Tom ‘Silver Fox’ Norden, Jim Jones and Dave Little. Pete Bruntnell was hailed...

 

For more information please visit www.thefactoryonline.co.uk

The Station

Presented by Bash Street Theatre
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Tuesday, June 10, 2008

 

Masters of physical theatre and silent movie stunts, the Bash Street Theatre company return to North Devon with this specially commissioned hour-long,...

 

For more information please visit www.bashstreet.co.uk

Rachel Harrington

Acoustic Americana
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Tuesday, June 10, 2008

 

Rachel Harrington has been doing things in the wrong order for quite some time. She had extensive radio airplay before performing her first live solo...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Tag Rugby Festival

Great fun and prizes
Category: Sport and Leisure
Starts: Tuesday, June 10, 2008

 

Now in its 15th year, the Tag Rugby Festival attracts over 450 children from North Devon Primary Schools. The winners on each day enter a play-off...

The Glitch Factory

Exotic sounds from boxes and stuff.
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Wednesday, June 11, 2008

 

Top underground electronic artists Mothboy, Defazed and Startslow, perform alongside local masters of sound Luke Sargent, Peter Harris and Tom Nordon....

 

For more information please visit www.thefactoryonline.co.uk

Linking Music and Art

North Devon Arts
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Wednesday, June 11, 2008

 

A special evening hosted by North Devon Arts, with musical instrument maker, Tony Benson, musician friends Babelfish and plenty of artists make up this...

 

For more information please visit www.northdevonarts.co.uk

Alfie Boe

An exciting young tenor
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Wednesday, June 11, 2008

 

Alfie Boe as emerged as one of the most exciting young tenors that this country has produced for many years. Adopted by Classic FM as one of their...

Courtney Pine

The UK's most important jazz instrumentalist - Observer
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Thursday, June 12, 2008

 

Credited with transforming the face of British jazz, Courtney, is revered across the world for his innovative style and love of playing live. The characteristic...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Blue Soup

Upbeat, singing grooves
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Thursday, June 12, 2008

 

London quartet, Blue Soup combines elements of jazz, Latin, Balkan, pop and rock, creating a fresh and friendly new sound. Songwriters Graham Silcock...

 

For more information please visit www.bluesoup.net

Open Mic Poetry Night

Guest poet Dana Smith
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Thursday, June 12, 2008

 

Dana reads from her own work, a new collection of poems Black Elk Dances for Queen Victoria, inspired by subjects from Afganistan to Exeter and from...

 

For more information please visit www.plough-arts.org

Barnstaple Heritage Days

History comes to life
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Friday, June 13, 2008

 

Now in its 6th year, join in the festival fun and frolics at Barnstaple Heritage days. There is something for everyone, including re-enactments, Victorian...

 

For more information please visit www.thelocalchannel.co.uk/barnstapletowncouncil

Tarka Line Jazz Train

Live jazz with Guy Fenton on the Tarka Line to Eggesford.
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 13, 2008

 

Enjoy a train ride through the beautiful Devon countryside from Barnstaple with Guy Fenton and after at the Fox and Hounds Hotel Eggesford where you...

 

For more information please visit www.foxandhoundshotel.co.uk

Paul Merton's Impro Chums

A wonder of nature
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Friday, June 13, 2008

 

Paul Merton and his highly talented Impro Chums are wonders of nature. Chums take audience suggestions and create cascades of fantastic tumbling...

 

For more information please visit www.mickperrin.com

Pendragon

30th Anniversary Tour
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 13, 2008

 

Pendragon began playing cover versions of classic rock tunes by Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac and Santana back in 1978. Following the release...

 

For more information please visit www.myspace.com/themarlboroclub

The LLAMA Music Festival

The Lynton & Lynmouth Music Festival
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 13, 2008

 

This very special Festival, now in its 6th year, has achieved national acclaim for its diversity, quality and a truly fantastic family atmosphere. ‘Not...

 

For more information please visit www.llama.org.uk

Pre-show Piano Bar

To get you in the impro mood
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, June 13, 2008

 

Join two punchy pianists in the Gallery Cafe for an hour of great music before the Paul Merton show. The brilliant musician, improviser and Festival...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Paul Lamb & The King Snakes

Infectious brand of soulful blues
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, June 13, 2008

 

Hailed by aficionados and music press around the world as Europe’s foremost blues harmonica exponent, Paul Lamb has forged himself a place in the history...

 

For more information please visit www.paullamb.com

Brendon Taylor and Friends

Accomplished singer/songwriter
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, June 13, 2008

 

Brendon Taylor is an accomplished musician and singer/songwriter with a wealth of experience. In the 80s and 90s he worked with Elkie Brooks, performing...

 

For more information please visit myspace.com/ brendontaylormusic

The Canterbury Tales

Presented by Lord Basil's Reformers
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Friday, June 13, 2008

 

A new, vigorous telling of six of Chaucer's classic stories by the Pilton based drama group. Come with your blankets and chairs to share Chaucer's take...

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.co.uk

Baggy Alps, Baggy ice

A family geology adventure into the past
Category: Natural Environment
Starts: Saturday, June 14, 2008

 

Join local geologist Paul Madgett on a family friendly walk, to look at how millions of years have shaped one of the South West’s most dramatic landscapes....

 

For more information please visit www.northdevonbiosphere.org.uk

Paul Merton's Impro Chums

A wonder of nature
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Saturday, June 14, 2008

 

Paul Merton and his highly talented Impro Chums are wonders of nature. Chums take audience suggestions and create cascades of fantastic tumbling...

 

For more information please visit www.mickperrin.com

Tarka Tennis Weekend

Tarka Tennis Weekend and Festival Fun!
Category: Sport and Leisure
Starts: Saturday, June 14, 2008

 

Celebrate Tennis this Summer at the Tarka Tennis Centre. Come along to the Tennis Festival on Saturday afternoon – with many prizes to be won! Alternatively...

 

For more information please visit www.tarkatennis.net

Charity Concert for Children’s Hospice South West

Barnstaple Male Voice Choir with Brixham Male Voice Choir
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 14, 2008

 

Barnstaple Male Voice Choir with Brixham Male Voice Choir Tickets available at the church door.

 

For more information please visit www.barnstaplemalevoicechoir.co.uk

Hospice Hootenanny

Old Time/Bluegrass Concert in aid of the North Devon Hospice
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 14, 2008

 

Organised by Martin & Marianne Lucas, founders of the Wildwood Flower Mountain Music Club (an acoustic ‘open mic’ club), the concert features Kate Lissauer...

 

For more information please visit www.plough-arts.org

Steam Trains & Live Music

Free Music For All – and train rides too!
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 14, 2008

 

Woody Bay Station will be one of the Lynton & Lynmouth Music Festival venues. Commended as having one of the best stages in the festival, we will let...

 

For more information please visit www.lynton-rail.co.uk

ReCyc Junk Band

River Taw from Moor to Shore
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 14, 2008

 

Barnstaple’s youth junk band ReCyc will be performing their new piece of music inspired by the River Tawduring Saturday's Barnstaple Heritage Day. ReCyc...

 

For more information please visit www.wrenmusic.co.uk

Rachel Brand Quartet

A real true jazz singer
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, June 14, 2008

 

Described by Anita Wardell as ‘a real true jazz singer’ Rachel has performed at some of the country’s top jazz venues. Her quartet consists of Philip...

 

For more information please visit rachelbrand.com

Pre-show Piano Bar

To get you in the impro mood
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, June 14, 2008

 

Join two punchy pianists in the Gallery Cafe for an hour of great music before the Paul Merton show. The brilliant musician, improviser and Festival...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Pete Canter's October Quintet

Exciting and original jazz compositions
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, June 14, 2008

 

A dynamic new band on the UK jazz scene, Pete Canter’s October Quintet features an explosive sax and trumpet frontline and an extremely talented rhythm...

Drystone Walling

Learn how local stone is used to make one of North Devon’s distinctive landscape features
Category: Natural Environment
Starts: Sunday, June 15, 2008

 

A one-day course learning the traditional skills to build or repair a drystone wall. No cement is used in building these walls so it is essential to...

 

For more information please visit www.northdevonbiosphere.org.uk

Race for Life

Together we will beat cancer
Category: Sport and Leisure
Starts: Sunday, June 15, 2008

 

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2008 is the UK’s largest women-only fundraising event where women of all ages and fitness levels are invited to come...

 

For more information please visit www.raceforlife.org

Cider and Pasty Walk

A pleasant and sociable way to spend a summer Sunday afternoon
Category: Natural Environment
Starts: Sunday, June 15, 2008

 

Spend an afternoon in unspoilt countryside near Woolsery, walking fields, footpaths and lanes, with occasional stops for a glass of cider or apple juice....

Ilfracombe Town Criers Competition

National competition
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Sunday, June 15, 2008

 

Criers from all over the country will mingle with shoppers throughout the town on Saturday. The actual competition is on Sunday in the bandstand.

 

For more information please visit www.ilfracombevictoriancelebration.org.uk

Nigel Bagge & Eddie Armer duo

Acoustic to contemporary blues.
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Sunday, June 15, 2008

 

Nigel is a master of the classic acoustic to contemporary electric blues. His smokey vocals and fiery, but sensitive strumming have led him to work...

 

For more information please visit www.nigelbagge.com

The Canterbury Tales

Presented by Lord Basil's Reformers
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Sunday, June 15, 2008

 

A new, vigorous telling of six of Chaucer's classic stories by the Pilton based drama group. Come with your blankets and chairs to share Chaucer's take...

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.co.uk

Writers Evening

Barnstaple Writers' Group and Friends
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Monday, June 16, 2008

 

An evening of varied offerings as local writers, augmented by some guest appearances, read out a mostly light-hearted mix of stories, poems and other...

Peter Bruntnell’s Music Cellar with Alex Roberts

Great picking and atmospheric songs
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Monday, June 16, 2008

 

Tonight Peter’s special guest is Alex Roberts, a musician whose musical compass points to each degree. It is hard to define where Roberts' sound comes...

 

For more information please visit www.peterbruntnell.com

The Threepenny Opera

By Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Wednesday, June 18, 2008

 

As part of this year’s Festival, North Devon College proudly presents a milestone of twentieth century musical theatre – The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt...

 

For more information please visit www.thefactoryonline.org

Polarbear

An Evening with Apples & Snakes
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Wednesday, June 18, 2008

 

Last year this charismatic Brummie, Steven ‘Polarbear’ Camden, stole the show when the Apples & Snakes performance poets came to town. He returns with...

 

For more information please visit www.applesandsnakes.org

Under Milk Wood

Plough Community Arts Centre presents...
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres (hide)
Starts: Wednesday, June 18, 2008

 

Plough Community Arts Centre presents under Milk Wood, a play by Dylan Thomas. A lyrical feast for eye and ear in this classic play as sixty-nine wonderfully...

 

For more information please visit www.plough-arts.org

Art Trek 2008

Open Studios & Associated Art Events
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Thursday, June 19, 2008

 

Art Trek clocks up another successful year! The feedback from visitors and the participating artists is coming in fast, with great comments and complements,...

 

For more information please visit www.northdevonfestival.org

Mtiebi

Folk music from Georgia to celebrate life
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Thursday, June 19, 2008

 

From the vibrant folk culture of Georgia, come Mtiebi an all-male troupe of musicians who will thrill you with their harmony singing, music & dancing....

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.org.uk

Bill Giles’ Weather Show

A one-man weather show
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Thursday, June 19, 2008

 

A humorous outlook from the man who led the BBC weather team for 17 years, Bill Giles presents his one-man weather show. -How did Michael Fish miss...

Deckchair cinema

An evening of extreme entertainment
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Thursday, June 19, 2008

 

Croyde’s ‘world’ famous deckchair cinema returns for an evening of films about North Devon – the People, the Skateboarding, the Music and the award...

 

For more information please visit www.CroydeVillageHall.info

Jenna

North Devon singer/songwriter
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Thursday, June 19, 2008

 

At the tender age of 19, singer/songwriter Jenna already has a wealth of recording and touring experience behind her and her debut solo album Barefoot...

 

For more information please visit myspace.com/ jennadwitts

Rory Ellis Duo

Australian singer/songwriter
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Thursday, June 19, 2008

 

We welcome back Fringe favourite, Australian singer/songwriter, Rory Ellis. Rory combines acoustic based blues slash country songs that overflow with...

 

For more information please visit www.roryellis.com

South Molton Olde English Fayre

4 days of charm and tradition
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Thursday, June 19, 2008

 

This is a celebration stepped in olde English tradition. Numerous events are held over the long weekend so come along and join in the fun. Saturday...

 

For more information please visit www.visitsouthmolton.co.uk

Another Fine Mess . . .

Laurel & Hardy ride again
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Friday, June 20, 2008

 

A laugh a minute as Stan & Ollie star in some of their best silent shorts accompanied by internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Horne, who dazzled...

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.org.uk

Mtiebi

Folk music from Georgia to celebrate life
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 20, 2008

 

From the vibrant folk culture of Georgia, come Mtiebi an all-male troupe of musicians who will thrill you with their harmony singing, music & dancing....

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.org.uk

GoldCoast Oceanfest

Celebrate 10 years as an award winning surf and music festival
Category: Sport and Leisure
Starts: Friday, June 20, 2008

 

GoldCoast Oceanfest, the largest single event in the North Devon Festival, continues to grow in both stature and reputation, and is hugely respected...

 

For more information please visit www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk

Hartland’s Mid-Summer Charity Ball

Unfortunately this has SOLD OUT
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 20, 2008

 

Don’t miss out on the most glamorous ball in North Devon, a night of great food, great wine and superb music, with fantastic hamper raffle prizes to...

 

For more information please visit www.abbeymidsummer.co.uk

Witheridge St John's Fair

The oldest fair in the country
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Friday, June 20, 2008

 

The 2008 St John's Fair promises to be the best yet, with more attractions and entertainments than ever before – including marching bands, majorettes,...

 

For more information please visit www.witheridge-devon.com/fair.htm

The Winkleigh Singers Tour of North Devon

Singing Marathon
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 20, 2008

 

The programme for the first three concerts of the tour will include a variety of unaccompanied sacred and much lighter music. The fourth concert, at...

 

For more information please visit www.winkleighsingers.org.uk

Gary Fletcher Band

Original founding member of The Blues Band
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, June 20, 2008

 

Along with Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness, Dave Kelly and Hughie Flint, Gary Fletcher was one of the original founding members of The Blues Band back in...

 

For more information please visit www.garyfletchermusic.co.uk

Kit Holmes

With Ruth Wilde
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, June 20, 2008

 

The Observer likened her music to Nick Drake and Macy Gray, and both Bob Harris and Andy Kershaw have featured Kit on their BBC shows. Her trademark...

 

For more information please visit www.kitholmes.co.uk

Another Fine Mess . . .

Laurel & Hardy ride again
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Saturday, June 21, 2008

 

A laugh a minute as Stan & Ollie star in some of their best silent shorts accompanied by internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Horne, who dazzled...

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.org.uk

Goodleigh Fun Day

Fun and games for all the family
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Saturday, June 21, 2008

 

Annual event run by the Parish Council and supported by local organisations to create a lively afternoon for all. Complete with home produce, plants,...

Midsummer’s Jazz Evening

Part of Hartland's Mid-Summer Charity Weekend
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 21, 2008

 

Hartland Abbey presents a weekend of great entertainment to raise much needed funds for the North Devon Hospice and Cancer Research UK. Kenny Ball,...

 

For more information please visit www.abbeymidsummer.co.uk

Simon Amstell plus support

Face of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Saturday, June 21, 2008

 

Simon Amstell is on tour... Simon became a household name as the presenter of Channel 4's Popworld. Today he is the face of Never Mind the Buzzcocks,...

 

For more information please visit www.simonamstell.co.uk

Summer Science Day

Sustainability
Category: Natural Environment
Starts: Saturday, June 21, 2008

 

After three highly successful Science Days on site, Bideford College’s event this year will be held at Tapeley Park, the ‘Sustainable Stately Home',...

 

For more information please visit www.bideford.devon.sch.uk

Brannockstown Week

A week of activities
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Saturday, June 21, 2008

 

Saturday 21st June 10.00am Braunton Parish Hall Coffee Morning Lots to buy—crafts, books, different gifts and refreshments with a local flavour. Thursday...

JS Sextet

Music with a spikey contemporary twist
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, June 21, 2008

 

*PLEASE NOTE:* The venue for this event has changed due to the weather forecast. JS Sextet will now be performing in the Gallery Cafe at the Queen's...

 

For more information please visit www.zenasrestaurant.com

Unusual Suspects

Devon-based drummer-less quartet
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, June 21, 2008

 

*PLEASE NOTE:* The venue for this event has changed due to the weather forecast. Unusual Suspects will now be performing in the Gallery Cafe at the...

 

For more information please visit www.zenasrestaurant.com

Unusual Suspects & Boston Tea Party House Band

Jazzy quartet
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, June 21, 2008

 

If you missed them earlier, here’s a second chance to catch this jazzy quartet as they kick off this double header. The Unusual Suspects explore jazz...

 

For more information please visit www.bostonteaparty.co.uk

Past Times and Pleasures

Venture into the world of the Victorians
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Sunday, June 22, 2008

 

Discover what the Victorians did in their spare time, and have-a-go yourself, from crocheting to croquet! Please note the entrance fees quoted below...

 

For more information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Another Fine Mess . . .

Laurel & Hardy ride again
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Sunday, June 22, 2008

 

A laugh a minute as Stan & Ollie star in some of their best silent shorts accompanied by internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Horne, who dazzled...

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.org.uk

Hartland Country Fayre and Farmers Market

A fun-packed fundraising day out for the whole family!
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Sunday, June 22, 2008

 

Relax in the beautiful gardens of Hartland Abbey and enjoy a true Country Fayre and Farmers Market. There will be an array of wonderful local arts...

 

For more information please visit www.abbeymidsummer.co.uk

Rotary Sunset Jazz River Cruise

Jazz aboard MS Oldenburg
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Sunday, June 22, 2008

 

Following the sell-out success of last year’s cruise, you can once again enjoy a wonderful sunset tour aboard MS Oldenburg from Bideford Quay along...

Stompin’ Dave Allen

One man dancing, singing machine
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Sunday, June 22, 2008

 

Stompin’ Dave sings whilst simultaneously tap dancing, whilst simultaneously playing multiple instruments. The music he plays is multi-styled, original...

Sandhu

A jazz quintet
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Sunday, June 22, 2008

 

This jazz quintet, who joined forces following a late night jam session, performs 20th Century jazz standards. Lead by barrister Colin McCarraher on...

 

For more information please visit http://www.bostonteaparty.co.uk

Peter Bruntnell’s Music Cellar with Dai Godwin

Former frontman of The Caves
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Monday, June 23, 2008

 

The final music cellar at Lilico’s sees Peter Bruntnell joined by Dai Godwin – former frontman with the harmony laden, infectious pop-rockers The Caves....

 

For more information please visit www.lilicos.co.uk

The Eduardo Niebla Experience

King of the Latin guitar
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Tuesday, June 24, 2008

 

Hailed as one of the world's great guitarists, Eduardo Niebla and his internationally acclaimed trio, of Carl Herring (guitar accompaniment) and Bhupinder...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Toots and The Maytals

Reggae, soul legend
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Tuesday, June 24, 2008

 

Toots is the true architect of reggae. His 1968 single 'Do the Reggay' gave a name to the Jamaican music phenomenon, that we now consider reggae music....

 

For more information please visit thefactoryonline.co.uk

Country Skills Day

Discover rural skills and crafts
Category: Natural Environment
Starts: Wednesday, June 25, 2008

 

From spinning and weaving to sheep shearing and shepherding this day of demonstrations, food and craft sales on a National Trust estate, shows the range...

 

For more information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Led Bib

Maverick jazz band and unlikely rock quintet
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Wednesday, June 25, 2008

 

This East London based five-piece pride themselves on side-stepping convention, with rousing results. In the wake of fellow risk takers Acoustic Ladyland,...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Julie Felix

Highway of Diamonds tour
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Thursday, June 26, 2008

 

Veteran protest & folk singer, Julie Felix, brings 45 years of experience to bear in this major British tour to celebrate a new album release in this,...

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.org.uk

Fringe Theatrefest

Four days of full-on theatre
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Thursday, June 26, 2008

 

If you were there for the birth of North Devon’s fringe theatrefest last year, you’ll be astonished how fast the baby has grown. fringe08 theatrefest...

 

For more information please visit www.ndfringe.org

GaGa

The Ultimate Queen Tribute
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Thursday, June 26, 2008

 

There are tribute bands and there are tribute bands! Some leave you elated – others leave you cold. Well, GaGa come into the first category. Their...

 

For more information please visit www.plough-arts.org

Blazin’ Fiddles

One of Scotland’s top traditional bands
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Thursday, June 26, 2008

 

Blazin’ Fiddles was created 10 years ago as a project for the Highland Festival. They have since become one of Scotland’s top traditional bands playing...

Lee Evans

Lee returns with his new show
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Thursday, June 26, 2008

 

Lee Evans - Big - UK Tour 2008 Lee Evans, one of Britain's best-loved stars of stage, screen and stand-up is once again returning to Barnstaple. Now...

 

For more information please visit http://www.offthekerb.co.uk/

Neil Maya Quartet

Jazz funk
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Thursday, June 26, 2008

 

The Neil Maya Quartet is one of South West's most exciting and talented, modern and yet contemporary jazz groups. These four superb, innovative and...

 

For more information please visit www.neilmayaquartet.co.uk

Jane Eyre

The Road to Mr Rochester
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Friday, June 27, 2008

 

‘The History Wardrobe’ use replica clothes and original items to follow Jane’s fictional journey from charity schoolgirl to fairytale bride and explore...

 

For more information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Julie Felix

Highway of Diamonds tour
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 27, 2008

 

Veteran protest & folk singer, Julie Felix, brings 45 years of experience to bear in this major British tour to celebrate a new album release in this,...

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.org.uk

Abba Revival

Hatherleigh Fringe Festival
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 27, 2008

 

Hatherleigh Festival, 10th to 13th July Four days of art exhibitions, workshops, music and mayhem bringing new experiences and an exciting atmosphere...

 

For more information please visit www.hatherleighfestival.co.uk

Rock ‘n’ Roll Gypsies

Support Kitty & The Lost Boys and Falling Apart
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Friday, June 27, 2008

 

Support Kitty & The Lost Boys and Falling Apart. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Gypsies are lead by Mat Sargent, former band member of British punk rockers...

 

For more information please visit www.myspace.com/themarlboroclub

Cider with Rosie

Performed by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and adapted by Nick Darke
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Friday, June 27, 2008

 

Laurie Lee’s evergreen tale of life between the wars in the Gloucester countryside, is the story of a young boy awakening to the sights and sounds of...

 

For more information please visit www.plough-arts.org

Woody Bay Beer Festival

What better combination than Real Ale and Steam Trains?
Category: Sport and Leisure
Starts: Friday, June 27, 2008

 

A selection of locally brewed real ales will be available to sample throughout the three days at this event, organised by the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway,...

 

For more information please visit www.lynton-rail.co.uk

The Bad Plus

Dress like the Beastie Boys, play like Miles Davis - Rolling Stone
Category: Festival at the Theatres
Starts: Friday, June 27, 2008

 

Favouring group improvisation over individual solos, eschewing all jazz clichés and the politeness of a jazz piano trio, The Bad Plus rip into each...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Jo Caulfield

Barnstaple Comedy Club
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, June 27, 2008

 

Part of Barnstaple’s monthly Comedy Club at The Riverfront. A regular act on the London Comedy Circuit, Jo is widely-known for her legendary one-woman...

 

For more information please visit www.jocaulfield.com

Matt Taylor Band

A unique take on the blues.
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Friday, June 27, 2008

 

Having worked with some of the greats, including Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, as well as providing early inspiration for Eric Clapton, the late great Long...

 

For more information please visit www.matttaylorband.com

Julie Felix

Highway of Diamonds tour
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 28, 2008

 

Veteran protest & folk singer, Julie Felix, brings 45 years of experience to bear in this major British tour to celebrate a new album release in this,...

 

For more information please visit www.beaford-arts.org.uk

Lapstock

Music at the Mill
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 28, 2008

 

A small friendly one-day music festival featuring an eclectic mix of folk, rock, pop, blues, acoustic and electric. With workshops, performers, craft...

 

For more information please visit www.lapstock.org.uk

Concert of English Organ Music

Played by Greg Abrahams
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 28, 2008

 

The main work is the Elgar Organ Sonata to be played on the historic Father Willis Organ of 1864. Programme available at the church door.

 

For more information please visit www.great-torrington.org.uk

The Woolsery Weekend

Gardens, arts & crafts and renewable energy
Category: Touring Theatres and Fayres
Starts: Saturday, June 28, 2008

 

Fifteen gardens to visit, from large show gardens, to small cottage gardens and many variations in between. Also view a variety of arts and crafts which...

Celebrity Cricket Match

Hosted by The Plough Arts Centre
Category: Sport and Leisure
Starts: Saturday, June 28, 2008

 

A Plough Supporters 11 take on a celebrity 11 of famous faces and voices from local television, radio and beyond. The retired international cricket...

 

For more information please visit www.plough-arts.org

Woodturners Craft Fair

North Devon Woodturners
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Saturday, June 28, 2008

 

The Woodturners 5th anniversary fair brings together various local crafts from across North Devon. There will be turning demonstrations throughout the...

 

For more information please visit www.northdevonwoodturners.org.uk

Move It Shake It

Free performances and workshops
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Saturday, June 28, 2008

 

Make the Move, the North Devon Theatres’ performing arts programme, hosts two days of performances and workshops for the community by the community. The...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Wild West Country

Psychedelia meets folk
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, June 28, 2008

 

Pilton Arts and Music in association with the North Devon Festival present another instalment of country, bluegrass, folk and blues inspired acts. Now...

 

For more information please visit myspace.com/wildwestcountry

Angelo Debarre Quartet

Gypsy guitarist
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, June 28, 2008

 

The foremost Gypsy guitarist in the world and a legend amongst European Gypsies, Debarre has astonished British audiences with his virtuosity for the...

Billy Cobham & Asere

The world’s greatest living drummer
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Saturday, June 28, 2008

 

Billy Cobham is arguably the world’s greatest living drummer, having started out 30 years ago with Horace Silver and Stanley Turrentine. In his jazz...

 

For more information please visit www.billycobham.com

Trains and all that Jazz!

Eggesford Jazz Train Returns
Category: Music and Dance
Starts: Sunday, June 29, 2008

 

Enjoy a train ride through the beautiful Devon countryside from Barnstaple followed by an afternoon of jazz at the Fox and Hounds Hotel Eggesford with...

 

For more information please visit www.foxandhoundshotel.co.uk

Surf Art Exhibitions and Performance

A celebration of surf and coastal art
Category: Visual Arts and Literature
Starts: Sunday, June 29, 2008

 

Following the success of last year’s event, Ilfracombe Arts College will again co-ordinate a day of visual and performing presentations. Students from...

James Taylor Quartet

The Hammond Daddy returns
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Sunday, June 29, 2008

 

Renowned for their live energetic performances JTQ launched the 2005 North Devon Festival to a sell-out audience; they return this year to end a month...

 

For more information please visit northdevontheatres.org.uk

Michael Messer and Ed Genis duo

Virtuoso slide guitarist
Category: Barnstaple Fringe
Starts: Sunday, June 29, 2008

 

Michael Messer is a virtuoso slide guitarist performing some of the greatest blues tunes produced this century. His playing encompasses the entire history...

 

For more information please visit www.michaelmesser.co.uk

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