This ancient West Country Fair has taken place each year under Royal Charter signed by King Henry 111 in 1253 and is run on a ‘not for profit basis’ by a Committee with volunteer helpers.

Programme - Times and venues vary each day with different things happening all the time.

The Chulmleigh Old Fair opens on the evening of Tuesday 22nd or the next Tuesday following the 22nd of July as decreed by the Charter when the White Glove is displayed outside the Town Hall at the opening ceremony. The Fair Queen, previously chosen by public ballot, is crowned then coins are thrown...

Captain Jack Sparrow* and the crew have been joined by a mystical mermaid from the ocean. She can't stay on loand for long so come and meet her while you have the chance.

Sessions are set times throughout the day. Pick up your session ticket on arrival. Price included with general venue admission.

(*portrayed by look-a-like actor Jonty Depp)

http://www.powderham.co.uk/whats-on/events.ashx

fter the daytime celebrations in Tiverton on July 19th, there will be further events to complete this special medieval-themed day for the Feast of St James.

The Tiverton Portas team will be promoting a medieval banquet to be held in the historic Pannier Market building. We promise an evening of fun, jollity and excitement as we aim to re-create the scene of a traditional medieval banquet to end this special day.

There will be a traditional hog roast served a buffet and a full bar selling local beers, ciders and wine. All this to excite your palate while you are entertained...

A celebration of the very best, artists & makers based in the South West.

In the historic setting of Exeter's Cathedral Green this very special event will take place over two days on Friday 18th & Saturday 19th July.

This combination promises to be better than ever. Over 100 stalls in a unique tented village give the visitor the opportunity to see the work of the West Country's best artists and makers.

The lively, friendly atmosphere creates the perfect way to browse and talk to the makers of a diversity of work. Ceramics, textiles, metalwork, jewellery and...

A great range of quality, many handmade, products for sale outside, in the Chapel and in the refurbished Project Centre Studio.

Refreshments will be available throughout the day from the Chapel Cafe.

Normal admissino applies

10am-4pm

The Poltimore House Trust Registered Charity 1079947

Tickets must be purchased via calling 01392 248938 or by booking online at www.poltimore.org/events

Budleigh Salterton Music Festival runs 11-19 July 2014.

The concerts cover a wide range of classical musical styles, and are set in this beautiful East Devon seaside town with its own special atmosphere. So please come and enjoy our musical offerings, walk on the beach, and enjoy our pubs and restaurants.

A top class line up of artistes including The Pleyel Ensemble, Yuanfan Yang on the piano, Trio con Brio from Copenhagen, The Festival Orchestra with Sara Trickey, Susana Gaspar (Soprano) and Gary Matthewman on the piano, Laura van der Heijden (Cello) and Mana Oguchi (Piano...

The City of Exeter rowing regatta is believed to be Exeter’s oldest sporting event.

Currently held annually at Exeter Quay, the regatta is part of the West of England Amateur Rowing Association championship.

http://www.exeter-regatta.co.uk/

The 5th Topsham Food Festival will take place on the weekend of July 12-13, 2014.

Our weekend-long celebration will look to showcase Topsham as an outstanding source of food and drink at all levels; to provide a programme of events and opportunities to eat, drink and share fun activities centred on the pleasures of the table; and to sit down together at “Nello’s Longest Table” to enjoy communal meals of local and locally sourced food and drink in a unique atmosphere of community and international friendship.

http://www.topshamfoodfestival.org.uk/

The Crash Box and Classic Car Club of Devon will be displaying an enormous range of classic and nostalgic vehicles from our motoring history.

Established in 1964 the Crash Box & Classic Car Club is a multi-make classic car club with a wide variety of vehicles in the ownership of members.

Originally simply known as "The Crash Box Club" when in the early 90's the words '& Classic Car' were added to the club name to be able to embrace the later types of car though predominately still over 25 to 30 years old.

However we have no exact definition of what...

The Exeter Symphony Orchestra performing a classical concert repertoire.

The orchestra aims to attract talented young musicians embarking on their solo careers, as well as established favourites. Their musical director and principal conductor is Mark Perry.

The July concert programme features:

Brahms – Academic Festival Overture. Canteloube – Songs of the Auvergne Finzi – Dies Natalis Moeran – Symphony in G Minor

Brian Northcott – Conductor. Mark Perry – Assistant Conductor Alison Burnett – Soprano Thomas Hobbs - Tenor

£10 in advance £12 on the door...