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We’re off with another hot issue of interesting and unique Devon events plus competitions to enjoy. Have fun!

Back a winner (maybe) at England’s highest racecourse

On top of the Haldon Hills and surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside, Exeter Racecourse is the highest in the land.

With 3 meetings this month there are plenty of opportunities for an exciting day out whether you or (more likely) the bookies win.

Grab a burger and take in the atmosphere outside or sit in The Denman Bar for fish and chips and watch the racing in the warm and dry.

Alternatively, go upmarket with a luxury hospitality lunch package for £120 and be treated like royalty in The Desert Orchid Restaurant.

Friday 10th November | The Betway Holden Gold Cup Day £20

Monday 20th November | Afternoon racing £18

Sunday 26th November | Devon Air Ambulance Raceday £20

All tickets

Join Seawatch Saturday and, fingers crossed, you might see a whale

Devon Wildlife Trust are starting monthly sea watches at Wembury Point, south Devon, on the first Saturday of each month.

With other local volunteers and marine experts, you’ll scan for whales, dolphins, porpoises and sea birds from the land, and learn about their behaviour.

The free events are aimed at engaging more people with the sea and collecting data on marine wildlife.

Turn up with binoculars, lunch, camping chair and weather appropriate clothing. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wembury Marine Centre, Church Rd, Wembury PL9 0HP

The first event is this Saturday, 4th November, 10am to 4.30pm weather dependent. Details.

An inspirational evening with explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes

If you’re an adventurous type, there may be no better inspiration than the exploits of Ranulph Fiennes.

He was the first person to cross the Arctic and Antarctica on foot, and the oldest Briton to summit Everest, achieved on his third attempt.

Losing half his fingers from frostbite and suffering a heart attack hasn’t stopped him.

You can spend an evening with the man and hear first hand how a mischievous childhood and military training led to a thirst for challenge.

The talk is accompanied by personal photographs and home videos.

Will he inspire you to seek out your own life adventures?

Friday 17th November, 7.30pm. Plymouth Pavilions. Tickets from £35.10

Enjoy a fun evening, creating this Christmas wreath with friends

[PARTNER] Get into the festive spirit with a Christmas wreath making workshop.

It’s a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening with family, friends, or work colleagues.

Emma’s Flowers in Plymouth is taking bookings for popular wreath workshops in November and early December.

Ideal for beginners, the workshops include all the natural materials you need and full guidance as you build from scratch. Refreshments are included in the £45 price.

Here’s what Fiona said after attending a workshop last year: “We had such fun and would highly recommend. We all came away feeling accomplished and very much in the Christmas Spirit. Thank you.”

Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Woolwell, Plymouth PL6 7TR

Tuesday 28th November | 12.30pm until 3.30pm

Wednesday 29th November | 6.30pm until 9pm

Saturday 9th December | 10am until 1pm

Give a day of your time to the planet and help plant 700 trees

Every little helps applies to the planet as well as your supermarket shop, and you can do your bit at a volunteer tree-planting near South Molton.

Charity Protect Earth plants trees on unused and degraded farmland, creates wildflower meadows, and helps with tree maintenance for struggling saplings.

You can assist on a smallholding and riding stables site overlooking Exmoor on the weekend of November 11th and 12th, 10am to 4pm.

It involves planting 700 saplings across several fields in blocks to provide habitat for wildlife and creating shade and shelter for the horses.

The tree mix includes: Alder, Aspen, Downy Birch, Field Maple, Hornbeam, Crab Apple, Common Oak, Rowan, Small-leaved Lime, Wild Cherry, Goat Willow, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, Hazel and Spindle.

No previous experience is needed and a demonstration will be provided.

Listen to something different: music with a twist from the Balkans

Like musical variety? How about some traditional Balkan and Middle Eastern sounds?

The Cabarats take diversity further by combining these unusual (to our ears) genres with lively reggae and ska.

The unorthodox quintet are stopping off in North Devon as part of an autumn tour promoting a new album.

You’ll hear an intriguing mix of instruments such as accordion, oud (similar to a lute), keyboard and brass.

Catch them at Woolacombe Village Hall EX34 7BY on Saturday 18th November. Tickets £11.55

Listings

🌊 North Devon

NOVEMBER

Tomorrow

THEATRE | 🎭 Little Murmur | Dance and theatre exploring the story of a boy’s dyslexia struggle. | Heywood Hall, Chulmleigh College, Chulmleigh EX18 7AA | Adult tickets £7.50, U16s £5

Saturday

BONFIRE NIGHT | 🎆 Woolacombe Bonfire and Fireworks | The Meadow, South Street, Woolacombe EX34 7BB | Adult tickets from £6.60, U16s £5.50

Sunday

PRIZE RUN | 🏃‍♀️ Bideford 10 mile 2023 | Run along the beautiful Taw and Torridge estuaries for charity. Winners get £250. | Riverbank Car Park, Bideford EX39 2QS | Registration

Mon 6th

SOCIAL | 🥣 Join a Eat, Meet and Make session and get to know local people | Studio KIND, Unit 3 Velator Way, Braunton EX33 2FB | Free

Fri 10th

SUPERNATURAL | 👻 Learn how to hunt for ghosts in Ilfracombe’s “most haunted” location | Second Stage Pub, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9AJ | Tickets £30

Sat 11th

WILDLIFE | 🦉 Take part in a guided walk around Appledore and see North Devon’s winter birds | Appledore Bridge, Appledore, Bideford EX39 1NL | Free

REMEMBRANCE | 🎺 Hear the Appledore Band and Barnstaple Male Voice Choir on Remembrance Day | Lavington United Reformed Church, Bideford EX39 2PZ | Adult tickets £6, children £2

Sun 12th

CRAFT | 🎨 Spend a day learning how to block print with designer Annabel Hill, and create a personalised printed tote bag | Studio KIND, Unit 3 Velator Way, Braunton EX33 2FB | Tickets £50

FILM | 🎬 Watch a collection of short films celebrating Devon surf history and culture | Proceeds go to a surf therapy charity | Croyde Village Hall, Croyde EX33 1LX | Tickets £11.55

Sat 18th

CRAFT | 🎨 Make ceramic Christmas decorations to adorn your tree | The Burton at Bideford, Kingsley Road, Bideford EX39 2QQ | Tickets £37.06

Sun 19th

FESTIVAL | 🐟 Celebrate and learn about North Devon fishing heritage at the Clovelly Herring Festival | Clovelly EX39 5TA. Adult £8.75, child (7-16) £5.10

Sun 26th

ENVIRONMENT | 🌊 Look after the North Devon coastline by taking part in a Woolacombe beach clean up with Plastic Free Woollacombe and the National Trust | Mill Rock, Woolacombe EX34 7HL | Free

DECEMBER

Fri 1st

TRIBUTE BAND | 🎙️It’s back to the 1970s with the Bootleg Blondie tribute band and some of Debbie Harry’s greatest hits | Palladium Club, Bideford EX39 2DE | Tickets £16.50.

Sat 9th

CHRISTMAS | 🎄 Get your hands on some festive treats at the Bideford Christmas Market | Bideford Pannier Market, Bideford EX39 2DR | Free

Wed 13th to Sun 31st

THEATRE | 🎭 Immerse yourself in the magical and mystical world of Sleeping Beauty at this year’s panto | Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple EX31 1SY | Tickets

🐬 South Devon

NOVEMBER

Today, tomorrow and Saturday

THEATRE | 🎭 Battle Cry, a solo play recalling former soldier Adam’s memories of war and post traumatic stress | Not suitable for U16s | Theatre Royal Plymouth PL1 2TR | Tickets from £12.

Saturday

FESTIVAL | 🔥 Ottery St Mary Tar Barrels Night | Celebrate the pagan tradition of flaming barrels carried through the streets | Ottery St Mary, near Exeter | Free

Saturday and Sunday

COMICS | 🕹️ Plymouth Comic Con and Gaming Festival | Meet a Dalek and experience virtual reality | Plymouth Active, Life Centre PL2 3DG | Adult tickets £11.44, U14s £7.54

Sunday

BONFIRE NIGHT | 🎆 Celebrate Guy Fawkes at Plymouth Hoe’s Bonfire Night 2023 | Fireworks, food and fairground | The Hoe, Plymouth PL1 2PA | Free

Fri 10th

MUSIC | 🎤 For one night only watch rock band The Hunna live | The Foundry, Torquay TQ1 1ED | Tickets £25.58

Sun 12th

BALLET | 🩰 UK premier tour of Swan Lake by the Crown Ballet from Moldova | Exmouth Pavilion EX8 2AZ | Tickets from £23.10.

Wed 15th

CRAFT | 🎨 Learn mono printing and create a unique print with a glass of Prosecco in hand | Ocean Studios, Royal William Yard, Plymouth PL1 3RP | Tickets £30

Thu 16th

CHRISTMAS | 🎄 Take part in the festivities at Plymouth’s annual Christmas Lights Switch-On | Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 2AA | Free

Sat 18th

CHALLENGE | 🥾 Run across Dartmoor at night | Burrator Noir 12-mile trail or 10km road race | Burrator Discovery Centre, Yelverton PL20 6PE | Registration

Thu 23rd to Sun 26th

ENTERTAINMENT | ⛸️ See all your favourite Disney characters at Disney on Ice | Westpoint Arena, Exeter EX5 1DJ | Tickets from £32.60

Fri 24th

NATURE | 🦅 Join a guided bird watching cruise on the River Exe and learn about winter species | Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth Marina, Pier Head, Exmouth EX8 1FE | Tickets £14.

Fri 24th to Sun 26th

ENTERTAINMENT | 🦁 Celebrate Paignton Zoo’s 100th Anniversary with light displays, silent disco and festive food | Paignton Zoo TQ4 7EU | Dates available from November to January | Adult tickets £20.50, U16s £14.50

DECEMBER

Fri 1st

CHRISTMAS | 🎄 Immerse yourself in traditional Christmas at Tavistock’s Dickensian Evening with festive craft stalls, live music and entertainment | Tavistock Town Centre PL19 0AE | Free

Sun 3rd

FUN RUN | 🎅 Take part in the Plymouth Santa Fun Run and raise money for charity | The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2LE | £15 entry fee.

Sun 17th

COMEDY | 🎙️ Join The Comedy Show and see the best in stand up from around the world | Barnfield Theatre, Barnfield Rd, EX1 1SN | Tickets

🏆️ Win Devon Prizes

We find prize competitions so you don’t have to. Entry is free unless stated. Closing dates are in brackets.

🐯 1 of 5 family tickets to Dartmoor Zoo, worth £52. (Today)

🎉 A 2-night luxury stay for 1 person at Gara Rock Hotel, near Salcombe (10 Nov)

🐑 A Devon wool duvet worth £172 (12 Nov)

🌳 A 2-night stay at the organic and ethical Bull Inn, Totnes (15 Nov)

New!  😱 2 tickets to Beauty and the Beast at Exmouth Pavilions (21 Nov)

New!  🌊 A 2 night-stay at Berry Barn, near Hartland, for up to 6 people (no closing date given)

New!  🍺 A hamper of Devon-made drinks (rum, gin, beer and wine) worth £49.99 from Bays Brewery (25 Nov)

🎭️ A BIG night out in Plymouth for two people: theatre, meal and hotel (26 Nov)

New!  🌲 A 2-night stay for a family of 4 at Dittisham Hideaway, Dartmouth, including a welcome hamper worth £500 (30 Nov)

New!  🍸️ A limited edition South Hams boozy truffle collection box from Salcombe Dairy (30 Nov)

New!  ⛳️ 2-night break for 8 people in a self-catering lodge at Woodbury Golf & Country Club, Exeter (30 Nov)

🍾 A 4-night stay in a shepherds lodge at Dittisham Hideaway, Dartmouth with a welcome hamper for two people worth a total of £1,000. (31 Nov)

🪙 A £200 voucher to spend at Exeter shops and restaurants (1 Dec)

⭐️ A “Golden” ticket to Devon attractions worth £1,500 (1 Dec)

Terms and conditions apply. See individual websites.

Got a competition? Let us know.

With love, cream and jam, in that order.

😎 Andy, Esme, Lara and the Go Devon! team

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