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Community

Lifeboat Day

A day full of family fun and action with food and drink, music and more – in aid of the R.N.LI. Come along! Watch the film from Lifeboat weekend 2024 – from Miles Trevelyan-Johnson.

Sun 2 AugClovelly Pilot Gig Club(4.7mi)

via Clovelly Pilot Gig Club

Community

Lifeboat Day

A day full of family fun and action with food and drink, music and lifeboat operational displays, all organised and in aid of the RNLI and the wonderful work they do! Come along! Watch the (in place with Maritime Weekend too), filmed and edited by Miles Trevelyan-Johnson

Sun 2 AugClovelly Brewing Company(5mi)

via Clovelly Brewing Company

Community

Sunday Vibes

Join us for a Sunday evening of chill music and a casual bar menu by Woolsery Fish and Chips. 6pm – 8pm No reservations. No cover. No pressure. Just a night of community and connection at The Farmers Arms. Line up includes…. JULY 5TH Joseph Hurworth @joehurworthmusic JULY 12TH Adam Cumbers @Adam_cumbers_acoustic JULY 19TH Bicycle repair man @bicyclerepairmanmusic JULY 26TH Kristian Thompson @thekristhompsonband AUGUST 2ND TBC AUGUST 9TH Laura Kate @laurakatemusic AUGUST 16TH Small Town Jones @smalltownjones AUGUST 23RD Stellar Fox @stellar_fox AUGUST 30TH Sam Green @samgreenmusic.hq

Sun 2 Aug19:00Farmer's Arms(4.6mi)

via Farmer's ArmsCurated

Community

Bideford WaterFestival

A family‑friendly celebration on the water. Now with a Steampunk theme.

Thu 6 Aug13:00Steamship Freshspring(4.1mi)

via Steamship FreshspringLocal gem

Community

Taize at Holy Trinity, Landcross

Join us for this reflective service of readings and music from Taize which is now held in the church. We look forward to welcoming you to this time of quiet contemplation. The service is on the first Thursday evening of the month...

Thu 6 Aug19:00St Swithun's Church(3.1mi)

via St Swithun's ChurchCurated

Community

Bideford Fair - New Date

Victoria Parks, Bideford

Sat 8 Aug11:00Steamship Freshspring(4.1mi)

via Steamship FreshspringLocal gem

Festivals & Events

The North Devon Festival of Transport

Victoria Park, Bideford

Sun 9 Aug11:00Steamship Freshspring(4.1mi)

via Steamship FreshspringLocal gem

Community

Exmouth Coffee Morning

Join us this Wednesday, August 12th, from 10 am to 12 noon, for our community coffee morning at Littlemead Methodist Church on Roundhouse Lane, Exmouth. Everyone’s welcome, including your furry friends! Enjoy tea, coffee, soft drinks, and homemade cakes, plus a chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle. Whether you’re a regular or new […]

Wed 12 AugRSPCA Bideford Shop(3.7mi)

via RSPCA Bideford ShopLocal gem

August Intro to Natural Farming Workshop

Workshops & Classes

Around £35.00

August Intro to Natural Farming Workshop

Spend an afternoon with Birch Farm’s Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes as you explore the potential that Natural Farming could have in protecting our wildlife and environment, while also growing delicious and healthy food with the need for minimal inputs. Josh will touch on the fundamental principles that he and his team have been developing over the last 4 years that have turned Birch Farm into a haven for biodiversity . The afternoon will be spent touring and discussing many of the farm’s systems such as agroforestry, polycultures, habitat management, vegetable production and home made farm inoculants for the soil. Many of the topics you will see can easily be used in your garden no matter how big or small. With your workshop confirmation you receive 5% off throughout The Collective at Woolsery on the day; join us at The Farmers Arms, get take our from Woolsery Fish and Chips or pick up supplies at J Andrew Shop. If you can, make a night of it, as our rooms and cottages are 20% off for workshop attendees! Contact us at with any questions or to book reservations across The Collective at Woolsery during your workshop visit.

Sat 15 AugFarmer's Arms(4.6mi)

via Farmer's ArmsCurated

Community

Cream Tea

Cream Tea Sunday 16 August 2026 14:00 16:30 Weare Giffard Village Hall (map) Google Calendar ICS

Sun 16 AugWeare Giffard Village Hall(4.9mi)

via Weare Giffard Village HallCurated

Community

Resources Committee 20 August

Greenhouse, Riverbank House, Bideford EX39 2QG

Thu 20 AugBideford parkrun(4.1mi)

via Bideford parkrunLocal gem

Children & Family

Big Sheep Big Kids

Because growing up is overrated!

Sat 22 AugCountry Life Brewery(2.3mi)

via Country Life BreweryLocal gem

August Birch Farm Tour with Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes

Community

Around £10.00

August Birch Farm Tour with Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes

Join a tour with Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes and see all aspects of Birch Farm and its Natural Farming methods through the seasons. With over 17 acres to explore Josh will show you everything that Birch Farm has been developing to ensure that we can grow our food in harmony with nature. Learn about Birch Farms innovative take on agroforestry, to produce food and protect biodiversity, along with how the farm plans to develop more perennial vegetables to incorporate into the menu at our pub, The Farmers Arms. The tour will also include looking at the farm’s ornamental rubble garden built from reclaimed waste, plant and tree propagation, our glasshouses and how the farm makes soil inoculants from household waste. Also you will learn about how the farm prepares planting beds and how its complex vegetable polycultures are planted. The methods you see from the tour can easily be translated into your own garden, no matter how big or small! Book for a 10am or 2pm tour.

Sat 22 AugFarmer's Arms(4.6mi)

via Farmer's ArmsCurated

Live Music

Gig Regatta

Experience the excitement of the Clovelly Gig Regatta, where Devon and Cornwall’s top gig rowing teams compete in a thrilling day of racing. Pilot gigs, originally designed for the competitive world of 18th- and 19th-century pilotage, are fast, seaworthy boats built for speed and endurance. Crews race at up to 9 knots through North Devon’s tidal waters, showcasing the skill and power that make gig rowing so exhilarating. Come cheer on the teams and enjoy a day of intense competition and fun for all! Watch highlights from the 2019 Regatta by Miles Trevelyan-Johnson: [Clovelly Gig Regatta 2019] Standard admission charges apply.

Sat 22 AugClovelly Pilot Gig Club(4.7mi)

via Clovelly Pilot Gig Club

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Venues with events near Portledge

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

Country Life Brewery2.3 miles away

More about Portledge

Devon, England

Portledge is in Devon, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Portledge events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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Lifeboat Day

Lifeboat Day

Sunday Vibes

Bideford WaterFestival

Taize at Holy Trinity, Landcross

Taize at Holy Trinity, Landcross

Taize at Holy Trinity, Landcross

Taize at Holy Trinity, Landcross

Bideford Fair - New Date

The North Devon Festival of Transport

Exmouth Coffee Morning

August Intro to Natural Farming Workshop

Cream Tea

Resources Committee 20 August

Big Sheep Big Kids

August Birch Farm Tour with Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes

Gig Regatta

Venues with events near Portledge

More about Portledge

Enjoyed the look of Portledge?

What's on near Portledge, in your inbox

Lifeboat Day

Lifeboat Day

Sunday Vibes

Bideford WaterFestival

Taize at Holy Trinity, Landcross

Taize at Holy Trinity, Landcross

Taize at Holy Trinity, Landcross

Taize at Holy Trinity, Landcross

Bideford Fair - New Date

The North Devon Festival of Transport

Exmouth Coffee Morning

August Intro to Natural Farming Workshop

Cream Tea

Resources Committee 20 August

Big Sheep Big Kids

August Birch Farm Tour with Head Gardener Joshua Sparkes

Gig Regatta