Lundy Sailings

When: 12th, 14th, 16th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, and 26th October
Where: North Devon coast

Lundy abounds with Wild life ñ Silka deer, Lundy ponies, Soay Sheep, rabbits, basking sharks, dolphins, and birds so rare that they bring birdwatchers to the Island from all over Britain. A day trip to Lundy Island is also a cruise, a chance to enjoy the beautiful North Devon coast. Lundyís own ship the MS Oldenburg, is a sizeable vessel, carrying 267 passengers, and providing bar, buffet, shop and information centre. Sailing from either Ilfracombe or Bideford quay the voyage takes under 2 hours. Landing on the jetty, you walk up the cliff road from the beach and the island awaits. Book your tickets here at Woolacombe T.I.C.!

Two Moors Festival

When: 7th - 17th October
Where: Across Exmoor and Dartmoor

Goosey Fair

When: 13th October
Where: Tavistock

A Ratís Tale

When: 14th October
Where: Woolacombe Village Hall. Shanty Theatre

Think 'Horrible Histories' meets 'Black Adder' - a hysterically funny tale of plague, pestilence and puns for all the family.

Tickets £7.50 (adults) / £5 (Children) / £20 (family).
7:30pm. Refreshments available.
For tickets please phone Peter or Pat on 01271870510.

North Devon Hospice Fundraising Events

When: 15th October
Where: North Devon

North Devon Hospice provides free, specialist care and support for patients, their carers and their families, faced with the impact of life-threatening illnesses. It is thanks to fundraising events, the lottery club, gifts in Wills, donations and other fundraising activities that we are able to raise the £3.2 million a year needed to keep PJ Day. Wear your bed-time best to work or school in our first ever Pj day! Simply get your work, team or school to sign up and get everyone involved.

For more information, and more events please visit: www.northdevonhospice.org.uk.

Please pick up the phone today if you'd like to take part or volunteer at any of these events, or if you would like to hold your own community event! Tel: 01271 347213.

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Apple and Cider Fair

When: 16th and 17th October
Where: Eggesford Garden and County Centre (11am - 4pm)

Okehampton Carnival

When: 16th October
Where: Okehampton

North Devon Food Festival

When: 17th October
Where: The Pannier market, Barnstaple.

Fungi Walk

When: 19th October
Where: RHS Rosemoor

Starts 10am. Cost £9 MEMBERS. £15 non members.
For more information telephone 01805626800

Fun by Day / Scary by Night

When: 23rd - 31st October
Where: The Big Sheep, Bideford

The Big sheep will be no place for the faint hearted this Halloween half term as the famous family fun attraction is transformed into a seriously scary venue with a haunted house and a trip through the forbidden forest.

Scary by night. 28th,29th and 30th - When the sun goes down and the stars come out, the ghouls, goblins, witches, vampires and werewolves come out to play in the forbidden forest. You'll not find a scarier Halloween Festival in the South West!

Discount vouchers available for The Big Sheep at the TIC counter!

Walling Workshop Woolacombe

When: 25th & 27th October
Where: Woolacombe

Learn the skills and traditions of dry stone walling on this great value and action packed 2 day course. Great views and hard work guaranteed.

£30 per person. Booking essential on 01598 763402.

Bug Hunt

When: 25th October

Where: Wistlandpound

Come on a Bug Hunt and make a Bird feeder. Suitable for families with children aged 4 -12 years old.2pm - 4pm.
£6 per child, booking essential. Contact 01598763706.

Lantern Making and Night Walk

When: 27th October
Where: Wistlandpound

Make a lantern in the Discovery Centre then join the evening guided walk. Booking essential call 01598763706 £6 per child... Age 7 -12.
Grid ref ss645420. Wheelchair accessible. 4.30pm - 7pm.

Please note car parking charges apply on site for all events; you will need £2 for the meter. Contact 01598763706.

Watersmeet Wednesday

When: 27th October
Where: Watersmeet House

Fun nature themed crafts and activities for children and their families to enjoy with the national Trust in and around Watersmeet house.
11am - 3pm. Just turn up and get stuck in!

Hedge Laying Workshop

When: 27th & 28th October
Where: Hartland

Learn the skills and tradition of hedge laying on this great value and action packed 2 day course. Great views and hard work guaranteed.
£20 per person. Booking essential on 01598 763402

Big Draw Fun on Woolacombe Beach

When: 29th October
Where: Woolacombe Beach

Half term fun for free. Come and join us beachcombing on Woolacombe beach, drawing and creating artwork with what you have found.
Part of the National "Big Draw" Campaign.

Tales for Halloween

When:29th October
Where: Wistlandpound

Strange and spooky stories with storyteller David Heathfield.
3.30pm - 4.30pm suitable for families with children aged 4+.

Tales for Halloween, Magic and mystery for all the family. 5pm - 6pm suitable for families with children aged 8+. Are you brave enough for a spine-tingling experience?

£5 per person, booking essential. Contact 01598763706.

Blues in the Red Barn

When: 29th October
Where: The Red Barn, Woolacombe.

Devil Delta Blues Band - red hot blues band!

Spooky Halloween Trail

When: 31st October
Where: Watersmeet

Enjoy a spooky Halloween trail around the grounds of Watersmeet House with the National Trust. Dress to impress! Children £2.

South Molton Apple Day

When: 31st October
Where: South Molton