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Summer holidays

Summer holidays at Yeoford Community Primary School. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Wed 22 JulYeoford Community Primary School(4.4mi)

via Yeoford Community Primary School

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Around £18.00

The Ghost of Achilles

The Iliad or The Ghost of Achilles Odysseus has returned home — the suitors are dead, Penelope and Telemachus restored to him, and peace should follow. Yet the war still lives inside him. As he journeys to his father’s house, Odysseus tries his old disguises, but before Laertes’ grief, every trick falters. For the first time in twenty years, he is simply a son — no hero, no king — seeking counsel and forgiveness. But ghosts walk beside him. Achilles’ shadow looms large: the rival who chose death and glory where Odysseus chose survival. Now, facing his father, he wonders if he has truly come home. Between rage and remorse, pride and tenderness, the old warrior must ask the question no victory can answer: How does one return in mind, not just in body? Drawing on The Odyssey, The Iliad, The Aeneid, and Jason and the Golden Fleece, this powerful retelling brings together the stories of fathers and sons, grief and legacy, and the cost of heroism. At its heart lies a single, timeless struggle — to lay down the sword and find peace after war. A haunting, human story of homecoming and healing — Odysseus as you’ve never seen him before. £18.00 Advance £14.00 Under 18 Book 6+ tickets, get 10% off!* £19.00 Standard £16.00 Supporter Get Tickets!

Wed 22 Jul19:00Lapford Mill(2.3mi)

via Lapford Mill

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Community Emergency Hubs

Community Emergency Hubs are community-run spaces where local people can come together to support one another and take swift, safe and effective action in those crucial early moments before emergency services arrive.

Wed 22 Jul19:00Yeoford Community Garden(4.4mi)

via Yeoford Community GardenLocal gem

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Coldridge Café – July 2026

Coldridge Café – July 2026 at Coldridge Village Hall. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Thu 23 JulColdridge Village Hall(3.4mi)

via Coldridge Village HallLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Common Worship Eucharist

COMMON WORSHIP EUCHARIST IN MODERN LANGUAGE. The service is conducted in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. When there is a baptism this takes place first and a shorter family friendly service is used to include all children present. We have reverted o sharing the Cup

Sun 26 Jul09:30Church of St Thomas of Canterbury(2.5mi)

via Church of St Thomas of CanterburyLocal gem

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Steam Up Days

Public Open Day with the Steam Team running regular rides round Lapford Mill park! Open from 11am to 4.30pm. Mill Café open serving teas, coffees and refreshments with burgers, hot dogs, spuds and chips plus FULL bar available! A Great Family Day Out! Volunteers – please arrive for the Toolbox Talk briefing and check in by 9.30am. Please get in touch by email if you would be interested in joining our Steam Team to help extend and run the LMSR – Contact Steam Team! SteamUp Open Days Sunday 5th July Sunday 19th July Sunday 26th July Sunday 9th August Saturday 29th August Bank Holiday Monday 31st August

Sun 26 Jul12:00Lapford Mill(2.3mi)

via Lapford Mill

Likely freeCommunity

Community Emergency Hubs

Wed 29 Jul14:00Yeoford Community Garden(4.4mi)

via Yeoford Community GardenLocal gem

Community

Mid Devon Village Hall Cluster Meeting

The aim of these events is to enable Village Halls to keep in touch, share news of forthcoming events, and help each other with queries and common issues. We want to encourage Halls to share their collective expertise, to network and for participants to return to their Halls with something helpful for their community.

Wed 29 Jul20:00Yeoford Community Garden(4.4mi)

via Yeoford Community GardenLocal gem

Community

Crib Club – July 2026

Coldridge Village Hall is putting on Crib Club – July 2026 and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Thu 30 JulColdridge Village Hall(3.4mi)

via Coldridge Village HallLocal gem

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Crib Club – July 2026

Crib Club – July 2026 Home / Events / Date July 30, 2026 Time 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Coldridge Village Hall The Square Coldridge CREDITON Devon EX17 6AX

Thu 30 Jul20:00Coldridge Village Hall(3.4mi)

via Coldridge Village HallLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Eucharist ( Common Worship ) 10.30 am every first Sunday of the month

Modern language. Sometimes including a baptism: then baptism takes place at the beginning of the service and leads straight into a Family friendly and accessible Eucharist ( Holy Communion) the whole service takes about 45 minutes. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Sun 2 Aug10:30St Bartholomew(2.6mi)

via St BartholomewLocal gem

Live Music

Cat in the Hat

Back in ’26! Formed in 2000 to commemorate the 30 anniversary of the death of Jimi Hendrix. The band went on to play regulary in South ~West Uk and Japan and Texas! Mary Caffrey bass and vocals. Mary’s experience on percussion and classical guitar stood her in good stead when she took up bass nearly twenty five years ago. Having played with artists such as Chris Jagger, Mary used her knowledge of rhythm to provide a tight, “in the pocket” groove on bass, justifiably earning her the nickname Rock Steady Mary. Charlie Bishop drums Having lived in India as a child, Charlie embraced the rhythmic traditions of the country as a small boy, and upon his return to the UK, continued his love of drums, which lead to his playing on an album, recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World, with drum legend Billy Cobham. Bill Birks Guitar and Vocals. Canadian Bill Birks was a session musician / sound engineer for most of the 70s and 80s, working with major bands such as The Korgis, The Cure, and John Martyn. Transferring from drums to guitar and bass in the early 80s, following a major motorbike accident, Bill was signed to CBS and released two albums for the label as well as providing the theme tune to the Warner Brothers film Radio Powerplay, and the accompanying soundtrack album, alongside The Eagles, Little Feat, and others. Bill formed Cat in the Hat Band with Caffrey in 2000, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the death of Jimi Hendrix, as a one off gig.

Fri 7 Aug20:00Lapford Mill(2.3mi)

via Lapford Mill

Community

Steam Up Days

Sun 9 Aug12:00Lapford Mill(2.3mi)

via Lapford Mill

Community

Introduction to Business Planning - East Devon VCSE

Are you struggling to know where to start with your business plan? This session will help you to focus your ideas and structure your plans .

Thu 13 Aug10:30Yeoford Community Garden(4.4mi)

via Yeoford Community GardenLocal gem

Community

Introduction to Business Planning for the VCSE Sector

Course Category: Social and Community Enterprise, Community Development, Community Buildings, Business and Marketing

Thu 13 Aug10:30Yeoford Community Garden(4.4mi)

via Yeoford Community GardenLocal gem

Community

East Devon VCSE Support Surgery - Seaton

Surgeries are for Voluntary, Charity and Social Enterprise organisations, based in East Devon, or serving East Devon communities. Talk through the challenges and goals of your organisation with an experienced and empathetic ear to listen. We all know how sometimes just getting out of your day-to-day and talking through a situation can shed new light on how to proceed.

Tue 25 Aug14:00Yeoford Community Garden(4.4mi)

via Yeoford Community GardenLocal gem

Community

Steam Up Days

Sat 29 Aug12:00Lapford Mill(2.3mi)

via Lapford Mill

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Venues with events near Down St Mary

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Lapford Mill2.3 miles away Church of St Thomas of Canterbury2.5 miles away St Bartholomew2.6 miles away

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Devon, England

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