September 2011

Bideford Regatta Day
???????Sep 3 (Sat), Bideford

Traditional Regatta with rowers from all over the South West competing on one of the finest courses.
Contact Mike Harper 01237 479183 - mike@rockbymail.co.uk

Clovelly: Lobster and Crab Feast
Sep 4 (Sun), Clovelly

in celebration of Clovelly's seafood - outdoor kitchen on the quay - from 10am.
'Try before you buy', recipes, food and craft stalls, barbecue, folk musicians, children's entertainment.
Normal admission charges to village.

Hunters Inn - Heddon Valley Music & Beerfest
Sep 9, 10, 11, Hunters Inn

Live music, good food and cool drinks.
See: www.thehuntersinn.net
Tel: 01598 763230 for more info.

Heritage Open Days - throughout England
Sep 8 (Thurs) - 11 (Sun), England

www.heritageopendays.org

Bideford Carnival and Massed Pipes & Drums
Sep 10 (Sat), Bideford

Carnival starts at 6.00pm - The Massed Pipes & Drums will be parading on the Quay after the carnival at about 7.45pm
Contact Mike Harper 01237 422477 mike@rockbymail.co.uk
www.bidefordmassedbands.co.uk

Barnstaple Fair
Sep 14 (Wed) - 17 (Sat), Barnstaple

- this ancient "end of harvest" fair starts on the Wednesday before 20th September each year. Originally it was an agricultural market and employment fair lasting three days: one day for horses, another for cattle and the other for sheep. Farm labourers were employed "until Barnstaple Fair"; they'd then come to town to seek "a new maister". Nowadays there is a vast funfair (second only to Nottingham Goose Fair, in size), which is in full swing from late afternoon until midnight for each of the four days.

Barnstaple Carnival & Fireworks Extravaganza
Sep 17 (Sat), Barnstaple

- on the Saturday afternoon of Barnstaple Fair, various stalls and entertainment in The Square, then the procession starts at 6.00pm (same route as 2009 - starting from Civic Centre carpark - The Strand - The Square - Belle Meadow - Queen Street - Boutport Street - North Walk). This huge gathering, featuring the top floats from many other West Country carnivals, takes just over two hours to circle the town. Two good places to watch it pass are in The Strand and in Boutport Street outside the Queen’s Theatre.
- the fireworks are loosed over the River Taw from Anchor Bank at about 8.15pm.

Devon Traction Engine, Veteran & Vintage Car Club 2011 Rally
Sep 17 (Sat) - 18 (Sun), Chapelton, Barnstaple

Chapelton Barton, 4 miles south of Barnstaple (via A377 Old Exeter Road). 9.30am to 5.00pm.
See: www.dtec.freeuk.com

The 28th Denes Doone Run
Sep 19 (Sun), Lynton

See: www.activeexmoor.com/site/whats-on-diary/2011-doone-run-p656413

Appledore Book Festival 2011
Sep 24 - Oct 2, Appledore

See: www.appledorebookfestival.co.uk

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway
Sep 24 + 25, Woody Bay Station

Annual Autumn Steam Gala.
See: www.lynton-rail.co.uk

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