What's on in Fortescue

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Workshops & Classes

'Getting Creative' Workshop

Join local artist and art educator, Nic George, as he leads a day of art and creativity inspired by the locality of the Art Barn at Sea View. This is the

Sat 25 JulSea View Art Barn(3.3mi)

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Community

Raddon Hill Clog Dancers

The Raddon Hill Clog Dancers are back again for 2026 on Saturday the 25th of July. Their colourful costumes and intricate footwork captivate the audience and bring joy and laughter to all ages. Their lively routines, set to the cheerful tunes of traditional folk music, not only showcase their technical skill but also their passion for keeping this traditional dance alive and relevant in modern times, and what better venue to host them than Bicton.

Sat 25 JulSt Mary, Bicton(4.4mi)

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SHERBORNE EVENT | The Forever Summer - Lulu Taylor, Book Launch

Community

Around £25

SHERBORNE EVENT | The Forever Summer - Lulu Taylor, Book Launch

Thursday 30th July, 6.30pm for 7pm at the Butterfly House, Castle Gardens, Sherborne DT9 5NR Join us as we celebrate the publication of best-selling author Lulu Taylor's latest novel. Winner of the the RNA Historical Romantic Novel 2025 for The Last Song of Winter, Lulu's newest book, The Forever Summer, is a gripping,

Thu 30 Jul20:00Winstone's Books(1.2mi)

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Live Music

Joey The Lips Picnic Concert

This family friendly evening takes place in the famous Italian garden where concert goers can bring their own chairs, picnic food and enjoy a night of music. We also have a fully licensed bar open for drinks and the restaurant is open for light refreshments.

Fri 31 JulSt Mary, Bicton(4.4mi)

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Community

Ibiza Sundown Sessions – KDJ collective

We found this gem on Salcombe Tap House's website. Ibiza Sundown Sessions – KDJ collective — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Fri 31 Jul18:00Salcombe Tap House(1.2mi)

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CommunityFood & Drink

Church coffee morning

Come and have a cup of coffee and a chat with friends, old and new! There should be baked goods and possibly other produce to buy, too - especially if you bring something with you!

Sat 1 Aug10:00Church of St John the Evangelist(3.4mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Online (Zoom) worship service

You are very welcome to join the home worship service live on Zoom using your internet browser. You can access this very simply by clicking on the "more info" bar, which is a web link. You don't need a camera on your device but it is nice if we can see who we are worshipping with. You will need to set the volume on your speakers so you can hear the worship leader and the musicians. Your microphone will be muted during the service but you are encouraged to chat before the service and to unmute yourself to join in with fellowship afterwards, too!

Sun 2 Aug09:30Church of St John the Evangelist(3.4mi)

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Community

Hermitage Open Day

With more dates to be announced the Hermitage Open Day provides a rare opportunity to view inside our Hermitage Summerhouse which is an outstanding example of 19th century rural craftsmanship. Its walls are clad with thousands of ‘fish-scale’ wooden shingles, and a floor consisting entirely of deer bones, pushed into the earth with their ‘knuckle’ ends uppermost. Fragments of stained glass from the original church at Bicton were used for the interior windows and the walls are lined with wickerwork.

Mon 3 AugSt Mary, Bicton(4.4mi)

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Community

Mountain Training Hill Skills Dates

3/4 August 2026 Mountain Training Hill Skills Course-Dartmoor Activity Centre, Haytor, Devon. 1/2 Sepember 2026 Mountain Training Hill Skills Course-Dartmoor Activity Centre, Haytor, Devon. 17/18 September 2026 Mountain Training Hill Skills Course-Dartmoor Activity Centre, Haytor, Devon. 29/30 September 2026 Mountain Training Hill Skills Course-Dartmoor Activity Centre, Haytor, Devon. Email Hill Skills Bookings NNAS Bronze Bookings General Bookings NNAS Silver Bookings NNAS Night Owl Bookings National Navigation Award Scheme Bronze, Silver, Gold 25/26 June 2026 NNAS Silver Award, Dartmoor Activity Centre, Haytor, Devon. 20/21 July 2026 NNAS Silver Award, Dartmoor Acitivity Centre, Haytor, Devon. 6/7 August 2026 NNAS Silver Award, Dartmoor Acitivity Centre,Haytor, Devon. 13/14 August 2026 NNAS Bronze Award, Sidvale Scout Centre, Sidmouth, Devon. 17/18 August 2026 NNAS Silver Award, Dartmoor Acitivity Centre,Haytor, Devon. 27/28 August 2026 NNAS Bronze Award, Dartmoor Acitivity Centre,Haytor, Devon.

Tue 4 AugAquila Outdoor Adventures(1.1mi)

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Talks & Lectures

FROME EVENT | An Atypical Girl: Penny Kiley in Conversation

Wednesday 5th August, 7.30pm at The Archangel (Naval Room), Frome In association with our friends Raves from the Graves Penny Kiley was Liverpool Corespondent for Melody Maker Magazine during the post-punk years of the late-1970s and 1980s. She also wrote for Smash Hits and was pop columnist for the Liverpool Echo. She

Wed 5 Aug20:30Winstone's Books(1.2mi)

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Food & Drink

Beer Eats Boutique

An evening of food, good company and fabulous views. Join the locals and toast the sunset, picnic on the beach or find a seat at the table with us. We’ll bring fresh street food from around the world to the iconic fishing village of Beer on the first Friday of the summer months.

Fri 7 Aug16:00Eats Boutique(4.9mi)

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Live Music

A night of Queen by the Bohemians + Local Band K2

Thu 13 AugSt Mary, Bicton(4.4mi)

via St Mary, BictonLocal gem

SHERBORNE EVENT | Henrietta - Sophie Irwin, Book Launch

Community

Around £25

SHERBORNE EVENT | Henrietta - Sophie Irwin, Book Launch

Thursday 13th August, 6.30pm for 7pm at the Butterfly House, Castle Gardens, Sherborne DT9 5NR Join us as we celebrate the publication of best-selling author, Sophie Irwin's latest novel. Henrietta is the new authorised novel from Georgette Heyer, the original queen of regency romance - written by Sunday times bestsell

Thu 13 Aug20:00Winstone's Books(1.2mi)

via Winstone's BooksLocal gem

SHERBORNE EVENT | Geography of Heaven - Rory Maclean

Community

Around £25

SHERBORNE EVENT | Geography of Heaven - Rory Maclean

Thursday 14th August, 6.30pm for 7pm at the Butterfly House, Castle Gardens, Sherborne DT9 5NR 'A magnificent, heartfelt love story: a quest both ancient and entirely original' - Jay Griffiths 'An epic of travel and a rich testament to an enduring love' - Colin Thubron Five years ago Rory MacLean set out on a path with

Fri 14 Aug20:00Winstone's Books(1.2mi)

via Winstone's BooksLocal gem

Likely freeFestivals & EventsFood & Drink

Greendale's Love Local Food Festival

Surrounded by parkland and nestled in the north-east corner of Exeter’s roman-built city walls, Exeter Castle has seen centuries of history come and go - and now Greendale will be there on August 9th!

Sat 15 AugThe Kings Arms(4.1mi)

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Community

Amplio Training Scheduled Courses

Currently scheduled Amplio Training courses

Wed 19 AugAmplio Training - First Aid , Health & Safety, Social Care, Hospitality and Mental Health Training Sidmouth(0.6mi)

via Amplio Training - First Aid , Health & Safety, Social Care, Hospitality and Mental Health Training SidmouthLocal gem

Children & FamilyFood & Drink

Lyme Eats Boutique

An evening of food, good company and fabulous views. Join the locals and toast the sunset, picnic on the beach or find a seat at the table with us. We’ll bring fresh street food from around the world to the Pearl of Jurassic Coast - Lyme Regis, on the third Friday of the summer months.

Fri 21 Aug16:00Eats Boutique(4.9mi)

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Venues with events near Fortescue

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

Winstone's Books1.2 miles away Amplio Training - First Aid , Health & Safety, Social Care, Hospitality and Mental Health Training Sidmouth0.6 miles away Aquila Outdoor Adventures1.1 miles away

More about Fortescue

Devon, England

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