What's on in Newtown

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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(3.5mi)

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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(3.5mi)

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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(3.6mi)

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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(1.3mi)

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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(0.2mi)

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Craft workshop

Craft workshop at Yettington Village Hall. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Mon 10 Aug10:00Yettington Village Hall(4.3mi)

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Live Music

A night of Queen by the Bohemians + Local Band K2

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.

Thu 13 AugSt Mary, Bicton(3.6mi)

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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(0.2mi)

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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(0.2mi)

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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(3.2mi)

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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(0.5mi)

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

Workshops & Classes

Workshop

The full scoop on Workshop lives over on Yettington Village Hall's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Sat 22 Aug10:00Yettington Village Hall(4.3mi)

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Community

BBQ & Summer Social

Yettington Village Hall is putting on BBQ & Summer Social and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Sun 30 Aug12:00Yettington Village Hall(4.3mi)

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Sports & Fitness

"Awakening the Chakras" Pt.4 The Heart - Yoga Immersion with Louise

Saturday, 5 September 2026 10:45–12:45

Sat 5 Sept11:45Ocean Wellness Hub(0.1mi)

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Wellness & Wellbeing

Events by Ocean Wellness Hub

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Sat 5 Sept11:45Ocean Wellness Hub(0.1mi)

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Community

Hermitage Open Day

Wed 9 SeptSt Mary, Bicton(3.6mi)

via St Mary, BictonLocal gem

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Open Water Swimming Course

A 5-week open water swimming course

Fri 11 SeptSidmouth Leisure Centre(1mi)

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Venues with events near Newtown

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

Winstone's Books0.2 miles away Ocean Wellness Hub0.1 miles away Amplio Training - First Aid , Health & Safety, Social Care, Hospitality and Mental Health Training Sidmouth0.5 miles away

More about Newtown

Devon, England

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