What's on in Yarnscombe

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Chulmleigh Old Fair

Team members from across the work of the North Devon Biosphere Foundation, including from the Biosphere Communities project, will be at Chulmleigh Old Fair on Wednesday, looking forward to chatting to people about many of the interesting ideas and initiatives to be found throughout northern Devon. Visit the Chulmleigh Old Fair website to find out more.

Thu 23 JulNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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Markets & Fairs

North Devon Homes Fayre - Barnstaple

The Biosphere Communities team will be joining in the fun at the North Devon Homes Fayre - it's a great opportunity to catch up with the exciting ideas and activities the Community Animators are supporting in your area. Visit North Devon Homes to find out more.

Sat 25 JulNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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Around £5

Chittlehampton Village BBQ (Hosted by St Hieritha's) 6 pm

Weather permitting in the Churchyard Marquee Burgers, Sausages, Chicken, followed by Fruit Salad & cream served from 6.30. Last orders by 8.00pm BYO - Tea, coffee & squash available £5 per ticket for a burger & filling Booking by 20 / 07 / 26 for catering purposes – Averil on or Margaret on 540817

Sat 25 Jul18:00Prospect Cottage(4.8mi)

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Community

Cars & Coffee

Join us for our Cars and Coffee meet, a relaxed morning meet open to everyone. From classic favourites to modern builds, all cars are welcome. Come along, enjoy a brew and chat with fellow enthusiasts in a friendly community setting.

Sun 26 JulIdle Car Club(4.8mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Healthy Oceans South Molton - Community Litter Pick

Help care for our environment and join our Biosphere Communities Animator for South Molton for the Community Litter Pick at 10am. Everyone welcome - Free to attend. All equipment provided. Check out the event page for more information.

Wed 29 JulNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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Community

Building works

During the first part of 2026 we will be focusing on building works to improve the Hall. These will include ceiling repairs, installing a toilet and kitchen, installing a chair-lift and redecoration of the stairway. During this time our landlord, the Coop, is also due to be carrying out repairs to the bellcote which is leaking. Works should be completed by the summer when we will be able to present a full programme of events.

Fri 31 JulWiveliscombe Town Hall Trust(4.7mi)

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Community

Ultimate Street Car

Join us for Ultimate Street Car at Santa Pod Raceway, we’ll doing a drive-out (no club stand this time). Expect an epic festival vibe with drag runs, music, show cars and track action, perfect for anyone who loves cars.

Sat 1 AugIdle Car Club(4.8mi)

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Community

What Lies Beneath - Appledore Quay

Join Biosphere Communities Animator for Appledore, Martha, on Appledore Quay during the Appledore and Instow Regatta. Martha will be there with a mobile marine lab, including a rockpool touch tank, to introduce the creatures that live on our shores to some humans!

Mon 3 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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Community

The North Devon Show - Umberleigh

Some of our Team are attending The North Devon Show today - why not come and say hello! We'd love to have a chat... Show Opens at 08.00 Show Closes at 18.00 Free Parking is available for all cars; buses are available from various locations. For more details, and to buy tickets, visit: North Devon Show

Thu 6 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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Likely freeNature & Outdoors

Pond Dipping - High Hallsannery

Join our Biosphere Communities Animator for Bideford and wildlife experts with the Littleham and Landcross Biodiversity Group between 2pm and 4pm to a go at pond dipping and identify the bugs and beasts you find. There could also be moths to see in the overnight traps! FREE to attend, All welcome - children must be accompanied Access from Hallsannery main drive and follow signs to High Hallsannery. Directions: What3words ramp.clipboard.folkful For more details

Sun 9 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Summer Breeze - Torrington

With one week to go, the countdown to Summer Breeze is officially on! Castle Hill Community Centre, Torrington Saturday 9 August – from lunchtime onwards Music, f ood, b ar, raffle, and fun for all ages... It’s free to attend – just bring yourself, your friends, and your summer vibes! Come see the building plans, learn more about The Climate Changing Room, and support the Spacehive crowdfunding campaign. Further information available from: The Climate Changing Room Team

Sun 9 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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Likely freeNature & Outdoors

Night Flight - Bats & Moths at Fremington Nature Reserve

Join wildlife experts on a walk around Fremington Nature Reserve. Learn to use bat detectors and see what the moth trap attracts! FREE to attend Meet at Fremington Village Green at 7.30pm All welcome Wear stout shoes, bring a torch Check out the event page for more information.

Sat 15 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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CinemaFestivals & Events

Save The Waves Film Festival – Croyde

The Biosphere’s Marine team will be at the Save The Waves Film Festival, organised by The North Devon World Surfing Reserve Core Team – a Biosphere Partnership member. Be part of this world-wide, big-screen celebration of our oceans in a deck chair! Book here

Sat 15 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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Festivals & Events

Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival – Croyde

This year's Edinburgh Conservation Festival films include Safeguarding Our Seas, about Lundy Island. The Biosphere's Marine Projects Co-ordinator will be there with Biosphere Partnership members Earth Action North Devon and The North Devon World Surfing Reserve Core Team. Find out more

Sun 16 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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Community

#MyBiosphere Photo Competition - entries open until

Biosphere Communities have teamed up with Exeter Science Centre to launch a photo competition for everyone living and working within the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere! We're asking for entries that respond to the question: "What does North Devon UNESCO Biosphere mean to you?" You can take a picture of anything with any type of camera, it might be the view from your window, your favourite walk, your commute, your local community, some of the spectacular species of plants or animals we share this space with. Whatever connects you with the Biosphere, we want to see it! For more details, and to enter, visit the Exeter Science Centre website . Help spread the word - Download the flyer here! What Lies Beneath - Appledore Quay - Sunday 3 August Join Biosphere Communities Animator for Appledore, Martha, on Appledore Quay during the Appledore and Instow Regatta. Martha will be there with a mobile marine lab, including a rockpool touch tank, to introduce the creatures that live on our shores to some humans! The North Devon Show - Umberleigh - Wednesday 6 August Some of our Team are attending The North Devon Show today - why not come and say hello! We'd love to have a chat... Show Opens at 08.00 Show Closes at 18.00 Free Parking is available for all cars; buses are available from various locations.

Mon 24 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Healthy Oceans South Molton - Community Litter Pick and Ocean Creatures Crafting

Help care for our environment and join a member of our Biosphere Communities team for the Community Litter Pick at 10am AND AFTERWARDS - from 11am have a go at crafting ocean creatures from plastic! Everyone welcome - Free to attend. All equipment provided. Check out the event page for more information.

Wed 26 AugNorth Devon's Biosphere Reserve(3.5mi)

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Community

Cars & Coffee

Sun 30 AugIdle Car Club(4.8mi)

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