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DATE EVENT PAGE DATE EVENT PAGE ALSO AROUND THE FESTIVAL PERIOD PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JUNE JUNE 7 Lee Evans 20 18 The Common Players, Atherington 22 ND College Summer Art Exhibition 11 North Devon Festival Office 8-16 Ilfracombe Victorian Celebration 4 & 5 18-19 Primary Schools’ Tag Rugby Festival 29 ‘Open Spaces’ - Northern Devon Arts Trail 13 The Queen’s Theatre, Boutport Street, 8 North Devon on Film 5 18-20 Jonathan Edwards Sport & Art Events 16 ‘All At Sea’ Exhibition 15 Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 1SY 8 Pilton Arts Open Day 15 19 Jubilee Concert 24 The Quay Gallery exhibitions 15 Festival Hotline/Box Office 8 & 9 Paul Young, supported by Los Pacaminos 24 19 The Common Players, North Molton 22 ‘Appledore Through an Artist’s Eye’ 14 9 Family Fun For All & ND Classic Car Run 6 20 John Williams & Friends 23 ‘Branching Out’ Exhibition, & much more 14 01271 32 42 42 9 The Common Players, Atlantic Village 7 & 22 20 The Yetties 25 ‘Estuary’ Open Art Exhibition 14 9 Dragon Boat Racing 29 20 The Common Players, Bishops Nympton 22 Northern Devon Ceramics Events 17 10-14 Glass Mosaic Mural & Get Hands On 12 21 Westcountry Theatre Co. 21 ‘Space Odyssey’ – Textiles 16 10 Glassblowing Masterclass Workshop 12 21 The Common Players, Witheridge 22 Zimbabwean Art Exhibition 18 10 The Common Players, Fremington 22 21 Special Schools Swimming Gala 11 Holsworthy Jubilation 12 11 Engraving Masterclass Workshop 12 21-23 St John’s Midsummer Fair 8 12 Design Masterclass Workshop 12 22 Dance Day 11 12 Trees for Small Gardens Walk 27 22 Embroidery, Quilting & Beading 16 12 The Common Players, Lynmouth 22 22 Judie Tzuke with her Band 25 12 London Mozart Players + Chloe Hanslip 24 22 Artavian Baroque Concert 23 12 Children’s Literary Day, Broomhill Art Hotel 18 22 Hartland Abbey Midsummer Charity Ball 10 12-16 Sports & Play, St Michael’s School 30 22-23 The Woolsery Weekend 26 13 Pam Ayres 20 22-23 Masters Rugby XV Festival 30 13 Talking Vases, Dartington Crystal 12 22-23 Rose Festival 27 13-16 South Molton Olde English Fayre 8 22-23 Goldcoast Oceanfest 2002 28 13-16 Bell & Flower Festival 2002 8 23 Mid Summer Fayre, Hartland Abbey 10 14 Wine Tasting & Glass Testing 12 23 Jazz Evening with The Stannary Jazzmen 10 14 Jazz Evening, Broomhill Art Hotel 18 23 Lynton & Lynmouth in Bloom 26 14 A Celebration Concert, St Mary’s Church 26 23 Mortimer’s Miscellany 19 14-16 Atherington Flower & Garden Festival 26 23 ND Schools Summer Choir Challenge 7 15 Reef 25 15-16 Steam Wekend 5 15 Dudley Telepuppets, Braunton Parish Hall 21 15 Barnstaple Street Theatre & Music Day 9 15-16 Bonsai Display 27 16 Literary Day, Broomhill Art Hotel 18 16 The Atlantic Village Street Theatre Day 7 16 North Devon Triathlon 29 16 Twelfth Night, Chapterhouse Theatre Co. 21 16 Combe Martin Strawberry Fayre 10 16 The Common Players, Arlington Court 22 17 Local Writers Evening 19 17 The Common Players, Bratton Flemming 22

2 www.northdevonfestival.org 3 i l f r a c o m b e 15TH GREAT YEAR victorian celebration 9 DAYS OF CELEBRATION NORTH DEVON ON FILM COSTUMEDPROCESSIONS SAT 8th JUNE, 8.15pm The Landmark Theatre CROWNINGOFTHE ANARCHIVEPRESENTATION North Devon on PRINCE&PRINCESS FROM ONE OF THE UK’s LEADINGFILMCOLLECTORS Film, all seats £5 PROMENADING FROM 1898 TO 1940 VICTORIANPICNIC Ilfracombe ILFRACOMBETO Victorian TEDDYBEARS’PICNIC BARNSTAPLERAILWAY Celebration CROQUET&CREAMTEAS LYNMOUTH FLOOD DISASTER Sat 8th June to BATHINGBELLESWITHBEST SEASIDESCENES Sun 16th June HAT&PARASOLCOMPETITION EXMOOR IN THE 30s & 40s Box Office GRANDCOSTUMEBALL 01271 32 42 42 COASTALCRUISES GRAND STEAM WEEKEND OLDTYMEMUSICHALL SAT 15th & SUN 16th JUNE VICTORIANMUSICALEVENING Sponsored by Ilfracombe District HORSE-DRAWNCARRIAGES Tourist Association PUNCH&JUDY INCORPORATING STREETENTERTAINERS HARBOUR DAY SUFFRAGETTESMARCH SAT 15th JUNE THEWAVERLEYPADDLE VICTORIANSONGSOFPRAISE STEAMERARRIVESAT TRINITYFAIR THEHARBOUR,PLUSA VICTORIANCRUISE QUEEN VICTORIA’S GARDENPARTY STEAMENGINEPARADE OPENDAY&BARBECUE TOWNCRIERS’COMPETITION ATTHEYACHTCLUB ORGANGRINDERS TOWNCRIER’SCOMPETITION BARNDANCE ENTERTAINERS&STREET REDPETTICOATS THEATREONTHEPIER MORRISDANCERS IANBRASSANDBBCRADIO DEVON-LIVEBROADCAST GAMESONTHEBEACH INTHEAFTERNOON HARBOURPIRATESDAYWITH GRANDFIREWORKDISPLAY TALLSHIPKATHLEENANDMAY INTHEEVENING

Photographs courtesy of: Aiken Graphics, North Devon Journal, Ilfracombe Photographic Centre, Clive Bartram Photography

Full event details are in the Ilfracombe Victorian Programme, available from: Ilfracombe Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01271 863001 email: [email protected] www.marketsquare.co.uk/ilfracombe

4 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 5 FAMILY FUN FOR ALL Atlantic Village INCORPORATINGTHENORTHDEVONCLASSICCARRUN NORTHDEVON’SSMARTESTDAYOUT

Atlantic Village Outlet Centre Bideford Edgehill College CLIFFHANGER! Sun 9th June, 2.30pm Bideford Sun 16th June, 2pm to 3pm Village Amphitheatre Sun 9th June Village Amphitheatre The Common Players Sun 16th June Sun 9th June Sun 23rd June 10.30am to 4.30pm with ‘Taylor’s Tractor and Cliffhanger! Bash Street’s latest the Trailer Factor’ (see p22) spectacular is a large-scale, Three great Sundays of FREE circus-theatre show for family Sun 16th June audiences. entertainment. Street Theatre Day It’s an hour long, silent movie with hilarious walkabout style production that returns to entertainment from the golden age of the silver 11am until 4pm and screen. special performances Follow the fortunes of our in the Village unlikely hero as he becomes Amphitheatre. innocently embroiled in an featuring: underworld plot. Bash Street Theatre Ziggy This day of family entertainment will attract This action packed family Haggis Macleod thousands to see the exciting displays including show features Boo Hiccup & falconry, sheep dogs, shire horses, model aircraft, death-defying Mad Maureen DISCOVER THE and many more. There will be over 100 classic and stunts, circus . SECRET OF sports cars departing from Edgehill in the morning skills, comedy, Sun 23rd June, SMARTER on a 70 mile run before returning during the live music Village Amphitheatre SHOPPING WITH afternoon for everyone to admire. and much North Devon UP TO 50% OFF much more. Schools Summer FAMOUS BRAND There will be a wide variety of stalls & refreshments Choir Challenge NAMES including a barbecue, chinese food stall, beer tent, from 12noon to 4pm cream teas & music, as well as go-karts, bouncy with cash prizes castles and the Piccolo Puppet Company for the for the winners. PICCOLO PUPPETS kids. It will be a great day for all the family with so MAGIC SHARK much going on it will be fun all the way! OF LUNDY All proceeds will go towards the work of the local North Devon Hospice. Admission £3.00 Concessions £2.00 (or £5.00 a car). For information on taking part in Registered Charity the ND Classic Car event please ring Simon Tattersall 01271 816790 or for general No. 286 554 information about the day ring Alison Hunt at the North Devon Hospice 01271 344248 Info: www.atlanticvillage.co.uk Tel: 01237 422 544

6 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 7 SOUTHMOLTON BARNSTAPLE South Molton Thurs 13th June to OLDE ENGLISH FAYRE STREET THEATRE Sun 16th June 13 THURSDAY ~ COFFEEMORNING 13 & MUSIC DAY SATURDAY ~ OLDEENGLISHFAYREDAYINCLUDING FANTASTICFREEENTERTAINMENTALLDAY ACIVICPARADE & CROWNINGTHEFAYREQUEEN Fun Fitness Street Theatre Challenge PLUSLOTSOFFAMILYENTERTAINMENT & ASUPPER From 11am to 5pm DANCEINTHETOWNHALLTORAYHOBBS 10am to 5pm Fitness there will be a feast challenges for the of entertainment 13 SUNDAY ~ CHURCHPARADE 13 simply average to the throughout the super-fit. Great prizes! town centre. Details: South Molton TIC Tel: 01769 574122 [email protected] Sponsored team and individual events plus personal fun Barnstaple Day challenges on the day. Sat 15th June Bell and Flower Festival 10am to 9pm Pilates classes and Castle Green demonstrations. Celebrating the refurbishment of St Peter’s Church 10am to 9pm Bells ending 30 years of silence. Barnstaple Male Details and entry forms Giant marquees Fremington Voice Choir & Fremington School Choir. Flower from the will ensure the arrangements, art & photographic exhibitions. New Fitness Factory Thurs 13th to Open-air and entertainment Tel: 01271 379670 Sun 16th June Details & Tickets: 01271 860161 or 373879 under cover on goes on whatever Proceeds to Rotary Life the green the weather Education Centres for North Devon Youngsters Live music, dance, Library Square video, DJs, mixing. ST JOHN’S MIDSUMMER FAYRE Sponsored by Children’s corner performances and 11am to 4pm Witheridge A TRADITIONAL VILLAGE FAYRE BY ROYAL CHARTER OF 1248 workshops. Organised by Rotary Clubs Strand Fri 21st to of Barnstaple Witheridge lies in the heart of Devon between The Big Space Promenade Sun 23rd June Exmoor and Dartmoor on the B3137. The village Show, art, 11am to 1pm fayre is probably one of the oldest and once again word and it offers three fun packed days for all the family. action activities. Friday - 7.00pm, The Common Players Theatre Sponsored by Company perform Taylor’s Tractor and the Trailor Check the North Factor (see p22) in the square (don’t forget to No alchohol may be consumed at any of these events Devon Journal on bring your own seating). 13th June for full Saturday - from 12 noon, Devon County Town programme. Criers Championship, Tiverton Town Band, Tiverton Majorettes, Craft Fair, Street Market, Steam Engine Rally, Street Entertainers, Fun and Games. Saturday - from 6pm, St John’s Fayre Buffet Supper at the Angel (everyone welcome, please book Tel: 01884 860429). Sunday - 10am, Church service in the Square conducted by Rev Mervyn Burd. Everyone For details Tel: welcome. From 12 noon - Watercolour Challenge, 01884 860429 inviting artists of all levels.

8 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 9 Combe Martin Strawberry Fayre DANCE DAY NOWINITS 5th YEAR-ITJUSTGETSBETTER Celebrating the bygone days of the Combe Martin Cross Street ‘strawberry trade heydays’. Barnstaple Town Combe Martin Centre A street fayre with stalls selling produce, flowers, Sun 16th June handicrafts, paintings, bargeware and much more, Sat 22nd June 1pm to 4pm together with demonstrations of spinning, pottery 10.30am to and carving. All to the accompaniment of music. 4.00pm Details from: Combe Martin TIC 01271 883319 Email: [email protected] HARTLAND ABBEY CHARITYWEEKEND

Details: Sean Kearney, Barnstaple Town Centre Manager 01271 321049 www.barnstaple.co.uk

Hartland Abbey Charity Weekend Charity Ball Sat 22nd June NORTH DEVON COLLEGE 7.30pm onwards SWIMMING GALA SUMMER ART Mid Summer Fayre North Devon Sun 23rd June A swimming gala for children Summer Art and Leisure Centre 12 noon - 5.30pm and young adults with Design Exhibition. Swimming Gala moderate or severe learning Great Stuff on display Jazz at the Abbey disabilities or autism. Fri 21st June Sun 23rd June from students completing 10.30am to 2.30pm 7:30pm - 11pm The weekend comprises of 3 events all to be held in a magnificent marquee on the lawns Full time students at ND College Care their Foundation, AVCE of Hartland Abbey raising money for the North Devon Hospice and Cancer Research UK. Section work throughout the year to Double award, Access to North Devon teach children and teenagers with H.E. and HNC Illustration Summer Art & The Midsummer Charity Ball supper, live band and disco, plus a DANCINGTO severe learning disabilities, mainly courses. A wide range of Design Exhibition Prize Draw & Promise Auction, followed by dancing into the early hours. FREEWAY from Pathfield School, to swim and wonders including Fine Exhibitions in Midsummer Fayre will be an assortment of local art and produce displayed and for purchase, improve their technique. Art, Graphic Design, Gallery and Studios Fashion, Textiles, plus side stalls, classic cars, balloon race, horse and carriage rides and much more. As part of Special Olympics youngsters from Tues 18th June Jewellery, Ceramics, 3D reached medal positions in national ‘Jazz at the Abbey’ is an evening of great jazz Design, Crafts, THESTANNARYJAZZMEN events - the highlight being a bronze Hartland Abbey and entertainment with live trad jazz. Barbecue & bar available. Photography and medal in the National Games in grounds are open Illustration. There is also a Summer Exhibition by Hartland Artists and Craftsmen at Hartland Abbey. Portsmouth in 1997. Easter to Oct on Wed, Charity Ball contact: Kerris Collett Tel: 01237 441291 Email: [email protected] Free to public during Thurs, Sun & Bank Hols Contact: Rosemary Mitchell normal college hours. plus Tues in July & Aug, For Craft Fayre & Jazz at the Abbey contact: Christine Higgins Tel: 01237 441291 Tel: 01271 338061 2pm to 5.30pm Email: [email protected] More info at: www.abbeymidsummer.com Email: [email protected] Details Tel:01271 338019

10 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 11 NORTHERN DEVON Holsworthy Jubilation OPEN SPACES Samba Band Youth Centre, Wed 19th June, 7.30pm ARTS TRAIL 2002 Majorettes Holsworthy The Square, Thurs 13th June, 7.00pm 4 COMMUNITIES Appledore The Square, Thurs 20th June, 7.00pm Various dates Appledore Chulmleigh Holsworthy South Molton Chulmleigh in June Bell Ringing at St Peter & St Paul’s Wed 12th June & Wed 19th June at 7.30pm 1 writer Holsworthy Museum South Molton Exhibition-Normal Opening Times 8th to 23rd June Holsworthy Band The Square, Tues 11th June, 7.30pm Holsworthy School Choir & Band Busking Lunch Times During the Event For further Town Trail Historical Walk information and Mon 10th June, 6.00pm Claire Williamson details please Led by local historian Mr Cornish contact Holsworthy Start at Visitor’s Centre in The Square 4 ARTISTS Visitors Centre Nannette Brown Karen Hawkins Tel: 01409 254185 Other events and venues to be notified Maggie Squire Geoff Stainthorp 1 ARTS TRAIL

The Northern Devon Open Spaces Arts Trail is a joint project between the Northern Devon Arts Group and Beaford Arts. The Trail will, through consultation with four communities, develop four separate public pieces of art - connected by a written piece of work that will link together the four communities. The written work will be cyclical - having no fixed starting or finishing point. This Dartington will enable visitors to start at any community and visit the Crystal 35th others to complete the story. Anniversary Celebrations, The four public artworks will all be installed in open Torrington spaces within the chosen communities. These spaces Mon 10th to have, at the time of writing, not been identified - for full Fri 14th June details please visit our website.

Sponsors: Bray Leino Advertising, Mole Valley Farmers & County Garage. Supported by Awards for All, NDDC www.xheightdesign.co.uk/openspaces

12 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 13 ESTUARY ALL AT SEA OPENARTEXHIBITIONANDLIVEEVENTS ASPECIALEXHIBITIONOFARTS&CRAFTS Entries have been invited nationally for an exciting Members of the Appledore Crafts Company produce Fremington exhibition of selected work on the theme ‘Estuary’. work ranging from fine furniture, lighting, painting, Appledore Quay and The The work will be accessible but challenging. ceramics, glass textiles and jewellery to metalwork Crafts Company, and woodcarving. This special exhibition will be Queen’s Theatre There will also be two or more days when Triangle 5 Bude St showing original arts and crafts from North Devon Barnstaple Art will run live Art Events outside at Fremington Summer opening in a celebration of the North Devon Festival. Throughout the Quay. Members of the public will be invited to 10am to 6pm Festival period. contribute to large 2D art works, making their mark For more information Tel: 01237 423547 7 days a week See local press for in a variety of ways (eg tyre, foot or hand) using Part of Appledore Visual Arts Festival 1st to 4th June event times. various media including the famous Fremington Clay. The juxtaposition of professional art in the exhibition sponsored by: space with a live open air event will prove Bray Leino stimulating, raising questions about art today and Appledore Through an Artist’s Eye the historic and contemporary relevance of the place. The Appledore CH Brannam Gallery Brend Hotels It is hoped to hang the work produced in one or An art exhibition featuring 31 Bude St Gates Partnership both of the venues after the Festival. local views by Michael Slee Blackwell Norman amongst several Open daily McBain Refrigeration Contact by Email: [email protected] other artists. 10am to 5pm Mole Valley Farmers or Tel: Barnstaple TIC: 01271 375000 For details contact Part of Appledore OJ Williams Fremington Quay Restaurant & Heather Sedge, Visual Arts Festival Texaco Marianne Edwards Heritage Centre 01271 378783 Tel: 01237 476729 1st to 4th June THE QUAY GALLERY BRANCHING OUT A gallery and coffee shop featuring exhibitions of both fine art and fine craft The Quay Gallery, An exhibition to celebrate the talented artists and Jill Tucker - an exhibition of textile art. craftspeople associated with The Yarner Trust, Appledore which will include textiles, ceramics, paintings and Sebastian Blackie - flame fired clay sculpture by Wed to Sun willow baskets together with a programme of the internationally known artist. (1st to 5th June) 10am to 5pm talks, demonstrations and open workshops. These artists form part of an ongoing programme Part of Appledore Exhibition of arts and crafts of exciting exhibitions run by The Quay Gallery. Visual Arts Festival Indigo and mineral dyes workshop For details: Tel: Ann Westcott 01237 474801 1st to 4th June Welcombe Traditional braiding techniques Barton A practical session in a herb garden Mon 10th June to Rush Basket workshop Sun 7th July Working with cob PILTON ARTS GROUP Open every Sun, Traditional gate hurdle workshop Open Day of the major representatives of Amateur Artists in North Devon Pilton Old Mon & Tues from Framed hazel panels for indoors or out School 2pm to 5.30pm 150 members benefit from: Open Day on Plus cream teas in the Barton garden on Sunday • Classes in our own studios by professional 8th June - come afternoons. tutors; beginners and advanced in all media and join us Sponsored by Exhibition free, other workshops are priced • Demonstrations, visits, lectures Barclays individually, please contact us for details. • Members’ exhibitions and Open Events Sat 8th June Regeneration Contact: Lyn Edwards 01288 331692 Email: • Junior Saturday classes 10am to 4pm Fund [email protected] For more information: Tel: 01271 860834

14 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 15 ASPACEODYSSEY NORTHERN DEVON CERAMIC EVENTS 2002 A creative journey May 11 to July 14 through stitch and Museum of materials using a Various venues Barnstaple & combination of colour 11th May to North Devon, Festival Ceramic Events and texture. 14th July The Square, Barnstaple Vivien Prideaux & The Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon Amanda Clayton 7th May until Cecile Johnson Soliz 29th June Coming for July & will spend a month making new work. There will be August: Elefuntastic a full programme of ceramic workshops during the Tues to Sat festival. 10am to 4.30pm For details: Tel: 01271 346747 t: 01271 346747

Broomhill Art Hotel Regina Heinz JONATHAN EDWARDS COMMEMORATIVE MOSAIC OFFICIAL UNVEILING will spend a month making a site-specific SPORT& ART EVENTS sculpture and running workshops. Jonathan Edwards spent his childhood in t: 01271 850262 Ilfracombe and last November he came back to Regina Heinz place the first pieces into a mosaic and bronze Ilfracombe tibute to his achievements. Hundreds of people The Burton Art Gallery & Museum Clare Twomey Tues 18th June from the community have taken part in Ceramic Installation Wed 19th June workshops, led by local artist Shannon Ridd, to Thurs 20th June complete this artwork. Edith Garcia During the Festival it will be placed alongside the Solo Show Landmark Theatre and unveiled on June 19th. Clare Twomey Various Sports Events over three days will Future events celebrate Jonathan’s achievements. Keith Harrison - Residency transforming effects of electricity being passed through clay structures. BISHOPSTAWTONBARNSTAPLEROTARYANDFRIENDS Don’t Make me Nervous - three contemporary ART FESTIVAL artists expand the notion of functional ceramics. A festival of arts and crafts embracing embroidery, Beaford Arts Residency Bishops Tawton quilting, tapestry, shawls, photography, beading, Chulmleigh Village Hall painting and pottery. There will also be a display Conference - Friday 5 July Sat 22nd June of stained glass. Exhibitors range from talented Royal Hotel, Bideford 11.30am to 4pm amateurs to seasoned professionals. Some of the exhibits will be for sale. Intention and Interpretation in Ceramic Art Advice and hands-on demonstrations on beading, Kiln in the Park Ceramic Festival - Saturday 6 July raised embroidery, silk painting and quilting will Victoria Park Bideford This project has been be available. Cecile Johnson Soliz – ‘Twenty-eight Pitchers’, clay, wood and paint; 214x150x23cm financially supported for details (01237) 471455 www.burtonartgallery.co.uk by South West Arts Contact: Ivan Pollard Tel: 01271 374646 Lottery Programme

16 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 17 Barnstaple Library, Henry Williamson Room local Mon 17th June writers .... 7.30pm The Barnstapleevening Writers’ Group and the South Molton Creative Writers invite you to readings from their excellent and varied work. Broomhill Art The evening will be a mixture of their own poetry Hotel and prose and will be read by the authors. This has been a popular annual event since the library Dates as shown opened in 1988 and can be expected to attract an enthusiastic response from the audience Light refreshments will be available. Tickets: £2.50 (concessions £1.50) available from the library from mid May. Tel: 01271 388596 MORTIMER’S MISCELLANY LIFE, LOVE ANDTHE LAW Sir John Mortimer, barrister, playwright and creator The Queen’s of Rumpole, stars in this evening of stories, Theatre, quotations and anecdotes from the legal world, Barnstaple with poetry and music. Sun 23rd June With two wonderful actresses and friends, 7.30pm Angharad Rees and Nicola McAuliffe, (hot foot from the West End hit, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), Sir John presents a memorable show packed with Sponsored by stories, words from Byron, Auden and Hardy, and Len & Zara Tanner even a few newspaper articles about bizarre real life murders. Sometimes serious, sometimes sexy, occasionally sad and mostly funny, John Mortimer’s Miscellany promises a special evening woven together with music, delivered with relish and even a little devilment! Box Office All Seats £11.50 (£10.00) 01271 32 42 42

18 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 19 THE WESTCOUNTRY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S The Queen’s THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Pilton Theatre, Lee Evans A golden feast of jubilant jolification for fast farce Community Barnstaple loving theatre-goers. College, Barnstaple Fri 7th June The Westcountry Theatre Company add their 7.45pm unique, accessible and vibrant touch to the Fri 21st June All seats £24 Falstavian frolics of this royal borough. Performance lasts approximately 90 minutes 7.30pm Adults £6 Children £3 Tickets from the Landmark or the Queen’s in suppoort of Theatre Box office: 01271 32 42 42 Supported by Cavanna Homes of Torbay TWELFTH NIGHT Northcote CHAPTERHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY Manor, Box Office Their third summer of touring open-air Shakespeare Umberleigh 01271 32 42 42 using traditional costume, original live music and most unusually for outdoor theatre, a large cast. Sun 16th June 4.30pm Chapterhouse performances are big on humour too. Last summer’s tour was described in the Edinburgh Evening News as ‘enchanting and at The Queen’s times hilarious, bringing Shakespeare to life in an Theatre, PAMAYRES exhilarating and raucously entertaining fashion’ Barnstaple WORDS,WITANDTHEWONDERBRA! The audience is invited to bring deck-chairs, rugs, Thurs 13th June picnics and wine to witness an open-air 7.45pm As the nation’s favourite poet, proved twice in performance on a stage, set in beautiful recent polls, she shares Noel Coward’s metrical surroundings. The atmosphere is intoxicating. discipline, delivering the gag or poignant twist with the perfect unforced rhyme. Tickets: £10 adult, £6 concessions Tel: 01598 560501 for details Thus wrote a recent reviewer of one of Pam’s concerts, and after 25 years as poet, writer and broadcaster, Pam still has that indefinable quality that makes a genuine entertainer, able to appeal to people of all ages. DARK DOINGS IN RUMBLES WOOD Pam weaves a mixture of stories, jokes, poems and The Dudley Telepuppets offer a special anecdotes into an unforgettable evening of presentation featuring Claudia Witch and her laughter. magic broomsticks. Braunton Parish Hall One and a half hours of magic and fun. Admission £3.50 adults and £2.50 children Sat 15th June 10.30am & 3pm Box Office Stalls/Dress Circle £12.50 (£11.00) For tickets Tel: 01271 814082 01271 32 42 42 Upper Circle £11.50 (£10.00) Proceeds to St Brannock’s Church Spire Appeal

20 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 21 The Common Players The Marwood Artavian Baroque Concert Gluck: Orfeo Marwood Atlantic Village Church Featuring Soprano Soloist Angela Henckel. Sun 9th June Sat 22nd June 2.30pm Directed from the harpsichord by John Marston Performed by Artavian Baroque, Soloists, Orchestra 7.30pm Fremington and Chorus in Marwood Church. Mon 10th June 7.00pm Angela Henckel studied at the Royal College of Music, has performed at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Lynmouth St Martin’s-in-the-Fields and Symphony Hall in Wed 12th June Birmingham. She has performed in Japan as 7.00pm soloist with the Purcell Quartet, in Canada with Arlington Court Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge and in Israel with Sun 16th June the Kibbutz Chamber Orchestra. 2.00pm John Marston played the piano and harpsichord Bratton since childhood. He was a choral scholar at Flemming Cambridge University and has performed at the Mon 17th June Aldeburgh Festival and the Saintes Music Festival Patrons: 7.00pm Tickets £12.50 From the Landmark, Emma Kirkby and Anthony Rooley Atherington On village greens throughout Ilfracombe, or the Queen’s Theatre, Tues 18th June North Devon you can enjoy Taylor’s Tractor and Barnstaple, Box Office: 01271 32 42 42 7.00pm The Common Players Outdoor Summer Show of “Taylor’s the Trailer Factor Court Hall, Tractor & the Trailer Factor”. North Molton By Miles Russel Wed 19th June In the village of Codchester-on-Sea, evil Mr JOHNWILLIAMS&FRIENDS 7.00pm Fordham terrorises the pets in his shop, busybody IMPRESSIONSOFAFRICA Miss Huggins can’t stop organising and Sue is Bishops One of the most versatile guitarists in the world, The Queen’s Nympton determined to be taken seriously. But who is this Theatre, stranger? John Williams has personally inspired a popular Thurs 20th June and modern renaissance for the classical guitar Barnstaple 7.00pm Bring the family to enjoy the story of how our through his international concert appearances and Thurs 20th June Witheridge reluctant hero Taylor, aided by his lifelong friend best-selling recordings. His collaborations over the 7.45pm Fri 21st June Noah and his famous Ferguson tractor, save the years have been legendary, and include Julian 7.00pm Codchester carnival float. Bream, Andre Previn, Cleo Laine and John Arlington Court performance Sponsored by Recreating Sir Edmund Hilary’s epic expedition to Dankworth, and his performances with Sky will be Performances are A special afternoon event including the South Pole on a 1957 Ferguson tractor, Taylor’s forever memorable. free of charge, free tractor and trailer rides from Tractor and the Trailer Factor is The Common except at Arlington 1pm around the beautiful National Players’ summer 2002 touring adventure. They will For this special Festival appearance, John Williams Court. (see panel) Trust grounds and the performance be heading south through Devon from Lynton on and Friends will be playing Impressions of Africa, a in front of the house at 2pm. an identical tractor and trailer, stopping and new suite of music from Cameroon, Madagascar, performing in villages and playing fields en-route. South Africa, Cape Verde, Zaire and Senegal. Adults £3.50 Children £1.70 For over ten years they have been engaging Playing with John tonight is an exceptional group audiences of all shapes and sizes with original Bring your picnics, rugs, chairs etc. of musicians with international reputations of their surreal and witty productions. Remember the Picnic food and drinks are also on own - Paul Clarvis (hand-drums and percussion), Three Musketeers? Come and enjoy an action sale at Arlington Court on the day. John Etheridge (acoustic steel-strung guitar), Chris Box Office packed plot, with original music and audience Laurence (double bass) and Richard Harvey (flutes, 01271 32 42 42 Arlington: Tel: 01271 850296 participation. whistles). All Seats £16.50

22 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 23 The Queen’s PAUL YOUNG The Queen’s Theatre, REEF Theatre, Barnstaple One of the most distinctive and expressive Barnstaple 8th & 9th June voices of this generation THESOUNDSOFANEWGENERATION Sat 15th June 7.45pm This amazing performer has sold over 30 million Three albums into their life as 7.45pm Saturday’s performance records worldwide, notched up number one hits in electrifying rock saviours, these sponsored by 24 countries and amassed over 100 gold, silver West Country roof raisers have and platinum discs. repeatedly proved themselves to be the most exciting riffed-up rock Who could ever forget: ‘n’ roll band in Britain. Wherever I Lay My Hat Box Office Everything Must Change A truly special concert for the 01271 32 42 42 Everytime You Go Away Festival. Come Back and Stay ‘Who says a white man All Seats £19.50 Box Office can’t sing soul?’ 01271 32 42 42 All Seats £18.50

THE YETTIES The Landmark London Mozart Players Theatre, Don’t miss one of England’s most Ilfracombe The Queen’s Stravinsky, Dumbarton Oaks; Bruch, Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor; Beethoven, Symphony No.7 in A Theatre popular folk groups. They take their Thurs 20th June Wed 12th June Conductor: David Angus name from the Dorset village of 8.15pm 7.45pm Soloist: Chloe Hanslip Yetminster, which was their childhood home. Their obvious love Britain’s longest established of the West Country, its songs, chamber orchestra returns to the stories and humour wins them Sponsored by Queen’s Theatre with a spectacular friends wherever they go. programme including Stravinsky’s Box Office neo-classical chamber work All Seats £10.00 (£9.00) 01271 32 42 42 Dumbarton Oaks and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. The LMP will be joined by the exceptionally gifted young soloist Chloe Hanslip, described by Lord Menuhin as The Queen’s having an ‘inner serenity, sense of Theatre, Box Office Stalls/Dress Circle £19.50 space and poise’, for Bruch’s Violin Barnstaple 01271 32 42 42 Front Stalls/Upper Circle £17.50 Concerto No.1 in G minor. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Judie Tzuke appears at the Queen’s Theatre as part of the North Devon Sat 22nd June Festival in support of her new album Queen Secret 7.45pm Keeper. Best known for her smash hit single Stay JUBILEECONCERT With Me ‘Till Dawn she now has 12 albums to her credit and remains a formidable live act. Newport The North Devon Jubilee Singers are joining with Her voice once earned her the accolade of Methodist Church, Appledore Ladies Choir for a concert. Musical “Britain’s best kept secret’ - this is your chance Barnstaple directors: Viv Gregory and Pam Beechey. to discover the secret for yourself! Wed 19th June Box Office 7.30pm All Seats £3 Tel: 01271 378719 All Seats £15.00 01271 32 42 42

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Lynton & Lynton & Lynmouth in bloom TREESFORSMALLGARDENS Lynmouth Lynton & Lynmouth have been regional winners of Trees are essential to any garden but, although Sun 23rd June the Britain in Bloom competition for the last two there are many to choose from, the selection of RHS Garden 1pm to 5pm years and last year came 2nd in the National suitable trees for the smaller garden demands Rosemoor competition. The villages are well known for their extra thought and care. During this walk we will Tel: 01598 753587 scenic beauty and the many cottage gardens and look at some of the trees growing at Rosemoor Wed 12th June lovely hotel grounds only add to the delights which which are ideally suited for this purpose. 11am 1 Sponsored by the greet those who explore the side streets and allow 1 ⁄2 to 2 hrs NDDC, Lynton & Walk conducted by: Christopher Bailes, Curator of footpaths. Our garden trail will take you to some of Lynmouth Town RHS Garden Rosemoor Council and most the prettiest gardens in both villages where the businesses and owners will be pleased to welcome you and talk to Ticket Hotline: 020 7821 3408 associations in the you. This trail will be repeated on Sun 28th July. RHS Garden Rosemoor: 01805 624067 Tickets: £5.00 per person (must be booked) community Tickets: £2.50 (up to 2 children free with each adult) Event charges are independent of normal Garden Entry. Members plus one guest, free Garden Entry, non members £5 per person. Atherington Flower & Garden Festival RHSGARDENROSEMOOR A Flower Festival depicting the Queen’s reign BONSAIDISPLAY with an opportunity to visit local village gardens. Hosted by the Plymouth Bonsai Society, this is a St Mary’s A Celebration Concert with Melanie Armistead, wonderful opportunity to marvel at the beauty and RHS Garden Church, soprano, Penny Adie, mezzo soprano & William elegance created by the ancient art of bonsai. Rosemoor Atherington & Enthusiasts from the South West will be displaying Agnew, piano. A joyous evening of songs and words Sat 15th & surrounding a wide range of magnificent specimens in the including Queen Victoria’s favourite composer, Sun 16th June village gardens Foyer and Lecture Hall, and will be offering Mendelssohn. Fri 14th at 7.30pm. Tickets £6 & £5 10am to 6pm Songs of Praise A chance to sing your favourite practical advice throughout the day. A colourful Fri 14th to and spectacular weekend. Sun 16th June hymns at St Mary’s Church on Sun 7.00pm. For details of events Tel: 01769 560387 RHS Garden Rosemoor: 01805 624067 Sponsors: Robert Domleo, Mark Parkhouse Antiques, Fishleigh Farmhouse Foods, Lewis & Sons Furniture Members plus one guest, free Garden Entry, non members £5 per person. Removers, County Garage, J G W Thomas & Son Agricultural Merchants, R.R.Cawthorne RHSGARDENROSEMOOR ROSEFESTIVAL This famous Rosemoor event celebrates Britain’s The Wo ols ery Weekend most loved garden flower at the peak of its RHS Garden flowering season. Each day’s programme includes Rosemoor An opportunity to view 15 gardens in and around a lecture by Peter Harkness, of Harkness Roses, Woolsery with unique local arts and crafts on display. garden walks to see roses used in a number of Sat 22nd & Plus a major exhibition ‘This Farming Life’, from the different ways throughout Rosemoor, and a range Sun 23rd June internationally renowned James Ravilious. of practical demonstrations. There will also be an 10am to 5pm daily A farm will be open to the public, and the farmer will opportunity to explore the amazing variety of be on hand to answer questions and show off his stock. scents from roses. The success of the Rose Woolsery Milk from the village dairy herds is made locally into Gardens at Rosemoor, where over 200 varieties Sat 22nd & Sun 23rd grow, has disproved the myth that roses do not 11am to 6pm cheese, cream, butter, and ice cream – you can taste them all during the weekend, with lunches and cream thrive throughout much of the West Country. Sponsored by Merry teas available. RHS Garden Rosemoor: 01805 624067 Harriers Nursery & NFU Mutual Tickets: £2.50 for all attractions, children £1 Members plus one guest, free Garden Entry, non members £5 per person. RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8PH, England www.rhs.org.uk

26 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 27 Dragon Boat Racing THEBIGGESTEVENTONTHERIVERTAW With 16 people per boat, complete with a drum beater, these exciting On the River races will start from Barnstaple Taw, Barnstaple Longbridge with the finishing line Sun 9th June at Castle Quay and we know there 3.30pm to 8.30pm will be plenty to watch. Music and lively commentary will accompany the races. The Royal Marines will also be at hand with their rescue boats. Details: Tel: Sean Kearney, TCM 01271 321049 or check www.barnstaple.co.uk Croyde Woolacombe Saunton Sat 22nd June & NORTH DEVON TRIATHLON Sun 23rd June BASEDATTHENORTHDEVONLEISURECENTRE,BARNSTAPLE North Devon’s premiere triathlon is a great event for people of all ages and abilities. North Devon Starting with a swim, then a scenic cycle ride Leisure Centre, towards Bideford and back, finally a run along Barnstaple the riverbank and around Rock Park. Last year a Sun 16th June record 200 people participated in the senior 10am open, novice and youth races. Triathlon, a modern exciting sport, now has Olympic status and will feature in this year’s Commonwealth Games. It’s your chance to ‘Give it a tri’ this summer! Contact: Sport & Recreation Unit 01271 321422 or Email [email protected] Tag Rugby Festival North Devon Primary Schools’ Tag Rugby Festival Barnstaple Rugby Football This is the ninth North Devon Primary Schools’ Tag Club Rugby Festival. The number of schools participating Tues 18th to has increased each year. Last year over 430 pupils Wed 19th June from North Devon Primary Schools were involved. 10am - 3pm Organised by sports students at North Devon College, Tuesday’s competition is for schools with less than 100 pupils, Wednesday’s is for large Primary Schools. The winners and runners up from each festival proceed to the all Devon finals. For more info: www.goldcoastoceanfest.co.uk Tel: 01271 817000 All spectators welcome, FREE entry Details: Huw Davies, ND College Tel: 01271 338084

28 www.northdevonfestival.org www.northdevonfestival.org 29 BARNSTAPLE RFC MASTERS RUGBY XV FESTIVAL Barnstaple Rugby Football A RUGBY FESTIVAL Club Sat 22nd & FOR PLAYERS OVER Sun 23rd June 35 YEARS OLD 10am - 4pm The Festival is an event organised to start the Tickets: celebrations for Barnstaple RFC 125th year. £2 per adult Invitations have been sent to clubs in France, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Czech Republic, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. There will be several teams from England including Exeter and Plymouth, and sides from Somerset, Cornwall and Gloucestershire. This will be a great social occasion offering a feast of competitive rugby. There will be refreshments all day. Photo: North Devon Journal Details: Huw Davies, ND College Tel: 01271 338084 Email: [email protected] fun events for children national AT ST MICHAEL’S SCHOOL, TAWSTOCK St Michael’s OPEN TO EVERYONE - BRING THE FAMILY & HAVE A GREAT TIME youth School, St Michael’s Triathlon - A sporting event Tawstock including swimming, running and cycling. arts Triathlon Contact: Gwyn Lewis Tel: 01271 343242 Wed 12th June 2.30pm Teddy Bears Picnic - Young children can bring festival their teddy bears for a fun afternoon including a Teddy Bears Picnic dentist visit, eye tests and games. Ilfracombe Fri 14th June 7th - 12th July 2.30pm Contact: School Office Tel: 01271 343242 2002 U9 Cricket & U9 Cricket and Rounders Festival - Lots of Rounders Festival fun for boys and girls under nine. Sat 15th June Contact: Gwyn Lewis Tel: 01271 343242 11am to 4pm Big Toddle - A walk through the grounds for Programme from Ilfracombe TIC Big Toddle young children hunting for clues. www.nyaf.org.uk Sun 16th June 2.30pm Contact: Sarah Sexon Tel: 01271 343242 Email: [email protected] sponsored by Tel: 01271 862419

Email for all events: [email protected] Tantrum of Kingswood Youth Dance Project, NYAF Ilfracombe 2000

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