APRIL 2008

Wednesday 9th
Lynton & Lynmouth town council estates & amenities committee
Venue: Lynton Town Hall: Chair B Peacock Tel 01598 752516

Saturday 12th.

Endurance Life Coastal Run.
Stage 5 Exmoor. Location Lee Abbey, Lynton. Time 07:00
Contact. Tel 01548-853524. See website for details. www.endurancelife.com/coastal_marathon/Exmoor.html

Tuesday 15th

Fortyfirst Annual General Meeting of the Committee of Management of the Lynmouth Flood Memorial Hall
Venue: Memorial Hall Lynmouth at 2.30pm and an Ordinary meeting of the Management Committee will be held at the conclusion of the A.G.M for more details Tel; Edward Nightingale 01598 752204or edward@en50.demon.co.uk

Thursday 17th

Biggest Tombola Ever
Venue: Jubilee Room Town Hall Lynton Tea and Tickets or Coffee and Chat 10.30am onwards all proceeds to over 60s party.

Friday 18th

Barbrook Village Social Evening
Venue: Village Hall 7.30pm £1.00 per person bring a bottle
Join us for a game of Skittles everyone welcome

Wednesday 19th

Lynton & Lynmouth Town Council Poicy & Finance Committee
Venue : Town Hall Lynton: Chair Mrs C G Bowden Tel 01598 753568

Tuesday 22nd

Valley of Rocks Goat Environment Group Open Meeting
Venue: Barbrook Village Hall 7.30pm Film show of the Lynton Feral Goats, for volunteer transport to the meeting Tel 07974828160

Thursday 27th

Lynton & Lynmouth Town Council Full Council Meeting
Venue: Town Hall Lynton Public Question Time 2.30pm
Chair Town Mayor J Travis Tel 01598 752498

MAY 2008

Thursday 1st - Friday 9th

North Devon & Exmoor Walking Festival.
Choice of 66 guided walks. Details: Contact organiser Bryan Cath Tel 01271-883131. Visit http://www.walkingnorthdevon.co.uk/

Saturday 3rd

Friends of Parracombe School Cay Pigeon Shoot
Venue: Cowley Near Parracombe signpostad from Blackmore Gate 12.00 noon last entry 4.30pm. High Gun cash prize, Cash Prizes, Raffle & Refreshments.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an Adult Enquiries Jackie Leworthy 01271 883889



Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th.

Victorian Weekend
Venue: Woody Bay Station. 10:30 - 17:30 . A special theme weekend. More details to follow. Visit http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/

Sunday 11th to Tuesday 13th

The Golden Horseshoe 2008
This is the longest running, best known and toughest endurance ride on the calendar, consisting of a 160km (100 mile) ride over two days (80km on each day) across the most beautiful and challenging terrain which Exmoor has to offer. It is a true marathon test of both horse and rider.
for more information contact info@activeexmoor.com

Monday 12th

Lynmouth Harbour Boat Trip
Venue:Lynmouth Harbour 11.00am. Experience Exmoor's dramatic Heretage coast from an open 30 seat boat Commentary from an Exmoor Park Ranger.% of charge goes to CareMoor for Exmoor for more details Tel:01598 752509

Tuesday 13th

The WW2 Exmoor Rocket an illustrated talk by Richard McLaughlin
Venue: Brendon Village Hall 7.15pm for 7.30pm tickets at the door £4 including light refeshments & wine all proceeds to Brendon village hall.

Saturday 17th

Combe Martin Sea Angling Club Putsborough Beach "OPEN"
Venue: Putsborough Beach Book in 20.30 to 21.30 Fishing 22.00 to 03.00. Weigh in by 03.30 for more details Tel: 01271 850586

May fair at Brendon Village hall
Venue Brendon village Hall Cakes Bric a Brac light lunches and Teas Doors Open at 11.00am

Wednesday 21st

Box Art Workshop
Venue: Jubilee Room Town Hall 10.30am to 3.30pm Free Admission

Friday 23rd - Monday 26th.

Hunting the Earl of Rone
Venue: Combe Martin. Contact Barbara Brown Tel 01271-882366.

Friday 23rd

Parracombe Revels Ferret Race
Venue: Parracombe Village Hall Car Park Enquiries Tel: 01598 763359

Saturday 24th

Parracombe Revels Concert
Venue: Parracombe Village Hall all welcome Enquiries 01598 763359

Sunday 25th

Parracombe Revels Service
Venue: St Petrock's Church Parracombe 10.00am , followed by refreshments in the Village Hall all wecome.

Monday 26th

Parracombe Revels Gala Day
Venue: Parracombe Fancy dress parade leaves the Fox and Goose, at 14.30, official opening by Revel's Queen on the playing feild at 15.00 Stalls games side shows arena events all welcome Enquiries Tel: 01598 76339

Sunday 31st

South Molton Vintage Rally
Details: South Molton TIC. Tel 01769-574122

JULY 2008

Saturday 12th

Get pally in the valley
Venue: Recreation field beside Brendon Village Hall. Outdoor musical extravaganza, staged by, The Brendon Village Hall Committee. Evening event with Heddon Valley Stumblers, Exmoor Do Da Band & Generation Gap. Bring your own picnic & refreshments. Tickets £5-00 each.To reserve, contact Sue Adams 01598-752430, John Bradley 01598-752467, Ian Rigby 01598-741206.

Monday 14th - Tuesday 15th.

Powerboat racing.
Venue: Ilfracombe Harbour. Further info. Tel Ilfracombe TIC 01271-863001

Tuesday 15th - Monday 21st.

Lynton Flower Festival.
Venue: St Mary's Church, Lynton. 10:00 - 18:00. 10:00 - 16:00 Sat.

JUNE 2008

Sunday 1st

Fundraising Open Day at Lee Abbey
Fun for all the Family Archery, Climbing, Walking, games, Stalls, Cream Teas and lots more 2pm to 6pm admission free for more information Tel 01598 754243

Sunday 1st - Tuesday 31st.

North Devon Festival.
Over 200 various events. Details: Contact 01271-324242 Visit http://www.northdevonfestival.org/

Saturday 7th

Manor House Lynmouth Summer Fete
Opens 1pm To 5pm Grand Opening By Dave Davies of The Kinks
There will be plenty of stalls and activities including plants, jewelry, baby and toddler wear, fancy soaps, candles ,toys, home made cards and artwork even something for your dog. Local Retailers who are participating have kindly offered to donate a percentage of their sales to the Lyn Lions. There will also be a Raffle, Bouncy Castle, Hog Roast, reflexology/crystal healing and refreshments.
At 4.45pm there will be releasing 120 Balloons, prize for the furthest travelled and also a prize for the person who rings it in. All proceeds to Lyn Lions. For More Information Please contact Val or Gordon at the Manor Residential Home Lynmouth

Friday 13th-Sunday 15th

Llama Music Festival
Event details to be announced. See website http://www.llama.org.uk/

Sunday 15th

UK Ironman 70.3 Triathlon.
Venue: Wimbleball lake. Contact details http://www.half.ironmanuk.com/

Saturday 21st.

Exmoor Perambulation.
Start: Pinkery Centre. Details: Contact Jeff Cox 01769-520397

Friday 27th - Sunday 29th.

Woody Bay Beer Festival.
Venue: Woody Bay Station. 10:00 - 18:00. Sample a selection of locally brewed Real Ales, supported by live out-door music. Tel 01598-763487. Visit http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/

AUGUST 2008

FRIDAY 1st - Sunday 31st

Lynton & Lynmouth Annual Scarecrow Festival
Venue: All over the local area, on roofs, in gardens and shop doorways. Create your own individual and theme. Free.

Saturday 2nd

Lyn Lions Raft Race
Venue: Lynmouth. Event details to follow. Contact Roland Gold Tel 01598-753921.

Sunday 10th - Sunday 17th

Lynmouth Flower Festival
Venue: St John the Baptist's Church, Lynmouth. Floral displays with Cream teas & plants for sale. Open all day.


Monday 25th

Lions Gala
Venue: Lynmouth. Event details to follow. Contact Roland Gold Tel 01598-753921

SEPTEMBER 2008

Sunday 21st.

The Silver Jubilee Doone Run
Venue: Manor green, Lynmouth. Start 1200. 25th anniversary special prizes. Also other races. Visit www.thedenes.com/DooneRun.htm

Saturday 27th Sunday 28th.

Autumn Steam Fayre
Venue: Woody Bay Station. 10:00 - 18:00 Our annual big, end of season event. Contact Tel 01598- 763487. Visit http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/

OCTOBER 2008

Sunday 5th

Lynton & Lynmouth Foodfest
Following this event last year, MAPLE are pleased to announce that they will again,be hosting, this very successful showcase of gastronomic delights, available throughout the region. The foodfest will be celebrating the very best food and producers from the Exmoor area. More details to follow.

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2008

November 2008

Tuesday 11th.

Armistice Day.
Venue: Woody Bay Station. 11:00- 15:30. A spectial ceremony to dedicate the railway's restored WW1 steam locomotive. More details. Tel 01598-763487 or visit http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/

December 2008

Monday 1st

Christmas Lights light-up.
Venue: Town Hall 1800.

Saturday 6th.

Late Night Shopping.
Shopping & entertainment. Contact Exmoor flowers Tel 01598-753322

Santa Specials.
Venue: Woody Bay Station. 11:00 - 15:30. Start of Santa's Specials running on several days until Wednesday 24th December. Contact Tel 01598 - 763487 or website for full details. http://www.lynton-rail.co.uk/