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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(2.3mi)

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Flower And Produce Show

GITTISHAM FLOWER & PRODUCE SHOW SCHEDULE PDF Download bellow To be held at the Parish Hall on Saturday 1st August 2026 Potato bucket weigh in at 3:15pm The show will open at 2:30pm Teas and raffle Admission: Adults 50p; Children 5-16 years 10p Entrance fee Sections A,B,C 20p : Children’s entries free Special potato class £1 – payable when your seed potato is collected Sections A,B,C no prize money. Section D prizes 1 st = £2, 2 nd = £1, 3 rd = 50p McCann Junior Cup for most points by a competitor age 12-16 in Sections A,B,C Awards for Best in Show in Sections A, B and C The show is open to all residents of Gittisham parish, which includes Gittisham Vale and Hayne Farm estate. We also welcome entries from those who no longer live in the parish, those who actively support the parish, and those with close links to the parish. Children must be aged 3-11 on Saturday 25th July 2026 Juniors must be age 12-16 on Saturday 25th July 2026 Children are welcome to enter Sections A,B,C upon paying the entry fee. All exhibits must have been made or grown by the exhibitor One entry form per person – no sharing! Entries must be made in writing on the Entry form enclosed by marking X in the appropriate box on the form Entry forms must be accompanied by the correct entrance fees.

Sat 1 Aug10:00Gittisham Village Hall(2.9mi)

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Community

Honiton Saturday Cuppa

St Michael's has got Honiton Saturday Cuppa pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Sat 1 Aug11:00St Michael's(2.8mi)

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Community

Time

Gittisham Village Hall hasn't given us the full script, but Time has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sat 1 Aug11:00Gittisham Village Hall(2.9mi)

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Honiton Saturday Cuppa

The full scoop on Honiton Saturday Cuppa lives over on St Mary & St Giles's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Sat 1 Aug11:00St Mary & St Giles(3.4mi)

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Honiton Saturday Cuppa

One for the diary — Honiton Saturday Cuppa at St Michael and All Angels' Church. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sat 1 Aug11:00St Michael and All Angels' Church(4.5mi)

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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(2.3mi)

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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(3.8mi)

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Community

Community Kitchen

06 aug 6:30 pm 8:00 pm Repeating Event Community Kitchen All parishioners welcome to enjoy a free meal and good company from 18:30 onwards

Thu 6 Aug18:30Gittisham Village Hall(2.9mi)

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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(2.1mi)

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Community

Natter and Nibbles

At Gittisham Farm House raising funds for the Church 10am till 12 am Raffle and VIllage Memories

Sat 8 Aug10:00Gittisham Village Hall(2.9mi)

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Community Kitchen

13 aug 6:30 pm 8:00 pm Repeating Event Community Kitchen All parishioners welcome to enjoy a free meal and good company from 18:30 onwards

Thu 13 Aug18:30Gittisham Village Hall(2.9mi)

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Community

Sew Together Friday

with Zoë 14th August 2026 10am - 3.00pm Sew, what would you like to do next? A whole day to overcome a ‘brick wall’ solve a problem you might be having with a piece of work, perfect new skills, build confidence during a relaxed, friendly day of dedicated sewing and meet like-minded Thimblestitchers. These monthly sessions are for those wanting to work at their own pace on their own individual projects and have a tutor on hand to inspire, guide and encourage. Unfortunately this is not a class for total beginners, curtain making or dressmaking. Before you book online please drop me an email or phone, just to check that there is a space also please provide details of your project. Please get in touch if you would like more information about this monthly group. Workroom: Please be aware that the workroom is upstairs with a kitchen and toilet on the same floor. Level: Need to have a basic level of sewing ability ie not a total beginner Requirements: Bring everything you need to finish / start project or there is the shop! Follow on Classes: Monthly

Fri 14 Aug11:00Thimblestitch at Zoë’s(4.3mi)

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Sunday Sew Together

with Zoë 16th August 9.30am - 3pm Sew, what would you like to do next? A whole day to overcome a ‘brick wall’ solve a problem you might be having with a piece of work, perfect new skills, build confidence during a relaxed, friendly day of dedicated sewing and meet like-minded Thimblestitchers. These monthly sessions are for those wanting to work at their own pace on their own individual projects and have a tutor on hand to inspire, guide and encourage. Unfortunately this is not a class for total beginners, curtain making or dressmaking. Before you book online please drop me an email or phone, just to check that there is a space also please provide details of your project. Please get in touch if you would like more information about this monthly group. Workroom: Please be aware that the workroom is upstairs with a kitchen and toilet on the same floor. Level: Need to have a basic level of sewing ability ie not a total beginner Requirements: Bring everything you need to finish / start project or there is the shop! Follow on Classes: Monthly

Sun 16 AugThimblestitch at Zoë’s(4.3mi)

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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(4.7mi)

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Community

Community Kitchen

20 aug 6:30 pm 8:00 pm Repeating Event Community Kitchen All parishioners welcome to enjoy a free meal and good company from 18:30 onwards

Thu 20 Aug18:30Gittisham Village Hall(2.9mi)

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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(2.1mi)

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Venues with events near Ottery St Mary

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

Gittisham Village Hall2.9 miles away Eats Boutique2.1 miles away Church of St John the Evangelist2.3 miles away

More about Ottery St Mary

Devon, England

Ottery St Mary has nearby local names including Ottery St Mary Heritage Museum, The Institute and Cadhay. We gather the dates around them together, because local plans can be historical, creative or simply a good reason to explore the town. Near Here keeps event details around Ottery St Mary in one handy view so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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