Cadhay House – an historic stately home

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week

Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week is a week of fantastic events in Lyme Regis raising money for the RNLI.

An amazing week of activities in Lyme Regis.  Nearer the time you are encouraged to buy a £2 programme for exact details and times of the events as these help raise much needed funds for the RNLI. They are available in various shops in Lyme Regis also in Axminster Tourist Info Centre and Raymonds Hill Post Office or to down load.

Here’s a look at previous events – many will be repeated in 2019

Enjoy the kit car display, belly dancers and meet the Life Boat Team and the hilarious Bathtub Race

Sand sports, fun run,  Tug o’War and evening music from the Marine Shelters

Illuminated Boats

Lifeboat week Great Bake-off competition and produce stall.
Children can join in with the sand treasure hunt.
Fun golf off the North wall and illuminated planes in the evening.

Red Devils Army Parachute Team – a fantastic display, one of the highlights of the week.

Morris Men performance, birds of prey display and Yard of Ale Competition.

Crab fishing, Teddy Bears Picnic in the Shelters on Marine Parade and an evening camp fire for children.

Grand Duck Race

Fireworks

Swimming challenge

Fire Brigade exercise
Paddle boarding
Kilometre of Cash made with your spare change
Water polo
Fossil Talk
Pavement Art

https://www.facebook.com/LymeRegisLifeboatWeek/

Heath Week

A week of activities celebrating the beautiful heathland landscape of East Devon.

Whether you enjoy wildlife, history or getting active in the outdoors there is something for everyone!

Kick start a week of celebrating the amazing East Devon heaths. Join wildlife organisation from across the district for a family fun day including: face painting, mountain biking, natural crafts, guided walks, delicious refreshments and much more!

No booking required, discover more at heathweek.org or Pebblebed Heaths, also check on Facebook.com/heathweek

Other events during the week include orienteering, mountain biking, walks, pond dipping and much more.

The Family Festival takes place at Woodbury Castle.
Heath Week Family Festival Day is on Sunday 28th July (TBC), 11am to 4pm at  Woodbury Common

Use of public transport and car sharing is encouraged as parking at the Family Festival and other Heath Week events is limited.

By car

Park at Woodbury Castle (SY033873) or be directed to other nearby carparks when full. Follow AA road signs.

From the car park you can walk to the festival or use the free Tractor and Trailer safari ride!

Honiton Show

The Honiton Show is run by Honiton & District Agricultural Association – “Where Farming Comes First” The show is annually held on the first Thursday in August and has grown to be one of the largest one day agricultural shows in the country.

The show is held in the heart of the East Devon Countryside on a 140 acre site which was purchased by the Honiton & District Agricultural Association in 2003. The show has a unique atmosphere blending traditional and new where its emphasis is agriculture and its associated activities first and foremost.

It is a showcase for the best of local farming, produce, crafts and rural skills.

A great day out for all ages. More details on their Honiton Show website

Sidmouth Folk Festival

Sidmouth Folk Festival is one of the best know folk festivals in the UK and is a magnet for a huge range of performers and artists.

This wonderful festival in the seaside town of Sidmouth features established stars and emerging talent; major concerts, lively roots parties; small intimate sessions; ceilidhs and folk dancing; storytelling; fun family entertainment and youth-centred sessions; hands-on workshops and spectacular dance displays; the best in South West crafts and the tastiest of local food and drink. Keep and eye on the website as acts are announced and for ticket booking information

There are a range of ticket options (including early bird) as well as options for camping.

Here’s the web link – Sidmouth Folk Week

Lyme Regis Carnival and Regatta

Lyme Regis Carnival and Regatta a is of week of events in Lyme Regis from Saturday 3th – 10th August which raises money for a number of local organisations and charities.

A range of events all week including:

– Torchlight Procession

– Firework Display

– Grand Carnival Procession

More than 50 events throughout the week – look out for carnival leaflets on sale nearer the time for more details or check on Facebook. You can also download the programme for £2 from the carnival website

https://www.facebook.com/LymeRegisCarnival/

Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue Centre

Set in the beautiful countryside in East Devon, Munchkins Miniature Shetland Rescue Centre was set up in June 2014 and achieved charity status in February 2015.

In order to raise much needed funds for the care of rescued Shetland Ponies the farm is holding open day and summer fair. This fete is getting bigger and better every year.  This year it’s on Sunday 4th August

It will include a fun dog show

Plus – amazing centre ring performances by the following people and their horses including a beautiful Lipizzaner stallion:

The South West Formation Team
Pete Duly & his horse Tim
In hand display by Nejc Turinek
And a ridden display by Nejc with Kate Walker Brown singing opera to it!

Pony rides and meet the Shetland ponies

Woodland walks,

Driving lessons

Traditional stalls, craft stalls, fire engine, bouncy castle, ice cream van and lots more!

If you are hungry choose from a range of food stalls.

Pony rides and meet the Shetland ponies

Woodland walks,

Plus lots of traditional stalls, craft stalls, fire engine, bouncy castle, ice cream van and lots more! If you are hungry choose from pizzas, pasties or hog roast.

Fore more details follow them on Facebook or look at the Munchkins web site

Otter Vale Art Exhibition

The Otter Vale Art Society is holding it’s annual exhibition this August  – stunning work by very talented local artists, some of which is for sale.

The exhibition is open from 9th –  17 August from 10am to 5pm daily with admission £1.

For more information please take a look at their website  www.ottervaleartsociety.com

Southleigh Fayre

Southleigh Fayre is a traditional country fayre in the heart of East Devon

A traditional country fayre set in a picturesque village.

Enjoy:

+Falconry Display
+ Sheep Racing
+ Welly Wanging
+ Old Tractors + Fire Brigade with tender
+ Egg Throwing + Dog Show + Tug O War for the kids.

There are stalls of local produce, crafts, Bric A Brac, Tombola’s, Sheep shearing, and local fudge. Also a tea/beer tent with seating inside.

There’s also a cider pressing demo and a kids games area, plus a BBQ supplying locally produced burgers etc. Added to this a animal petting area.

There is a tea and beer tent combined, selling cakes and teas or beer etc.

There is ample parking and steward directed.

Adult entry £3
Accompanied children free

Dalwood Fair in East Devon

Dalwood Fair is a traditional and very popular village fete. This year it starts at 12 noon.

There is fancy dress parade judging at 12.30pm:  This years theme is “Flowers, Fruit or Veg”

Typically stalls and events include:

A Fun Dog show
Honiton Brass band
Pillow Fighting
Rural craft stalls
Side show games
Face painting
Coconut Shy
Cow Splottery
Children’s Entertainment
Ferret Racing – Check out my You Tube video of the Ferret Racing
Human Fruit Machine

Beer tent in the main field, BBQ and ice creams as well as excellent Teas and Cakes and refreshments in the Jubilee Pavilion

Check out my blog post review of last years local fetes for an idea of what to expect.

https://www.flipflopsorwellies.co.uk/traditional-english-summer-village-fetes-west-country/

Postcode for the event EX13 7ED

TRANSPORT

Sewards Coaches will run for fair day from Axminster Millway Shops at 11.45 calling at Trinity Square, Gamberlake and Kilmington Old Inn returning at 5pm

Dalwood Fair 2019