Seaton Bay

Calendar of events 2008

• 17th: Seaton Music - Oliver Coates - cello,Jakob Fichert - piano. Seaton Town Hall, Fore Street, Seaton at 7.30pm. Programme: Britten - Sonata in C, op. 65, Beethoven - Sonata for piano and cello in D major, op. 102 no. 2, Alicia Grant - Three Magic Pieces, Brahms - Sonata in F major, op. 99.
• 18th: Farmers Market in Seaton Town Hall
• 27th: The Be Bop Daddies, Rock n Roll at Eyre Court Hotel, Seaton, 4pm - 7pm

• 9th: The Devon Wildlife Trust - The Axe Valley Wetlands Project. A walk around Colyford Common with the Project Manager. Meet at GR 249922 at 10am (until 1.0pm) Wellies essential.
• 13th: Seaton Music, Oliver Heath - violin, Young Pyo Lee - violin, Gary Pomeroy - viola, Christopher Murray - cello. The quartet's reputation as one of Britain's most exciting and innovative young ensembles is steadily growing as they combine their flair for bringing new energy to established masterpieces and fulfilling their commitment to presenting unfamiliar works to new audiences. Programme: Haydn - Quartet op.76, No. 5 in D major., Martinu - No. 2, Beethoven - Quartet in B flat major, op. 130. Free pre-concert talk by John Dalton at 6.45pm. Seaton Town Hall, Fore Street, Seaton at 7.30pm.
• 15th: Farmers Market in Seaton Town Hall
• 20th - 23rd: Seaton Pantomime Society presents - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Seaton Town Hall.

• 9th: The Grizzly aRMAGEDDON aGAIN - Twentyish muddy, hilly, boggy, beachy miles of the multiest-terrain running experience you will find this side of the end of time
• 17th: The Devon Wildlife Trust - Climate Change, the effect on wildlife and DWTs response. An illustrated talk at Kilmington Village Hall at 7.30pm
• 21st: Farmers Market in Seaton Town Hall
• 23rd: The Be Bop Daddies, Rock n Roll at Eyre Court Hotel, Seaton, 4pm - 7pm

• 13th: Seaton Music - Amandine Savary - piano Having won first prize in several international competitions in her native country, this young French pianist is currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London. This performance is supported by The Tillett Trust as part of its programme of supporting talented young musicians in the early stages of their professional careers. Programme: Messiaen - 3 regards, Franck - prelude Choral et Fugue, Dutilleux - 3 preludes (D'ombre et de silence, Sur un meme accord, Le jeu des contraires.), Schumann - Arabesque op.18, Schumann - Kreisleriana op. 16. Seaton Town Hall, Fore Street, Seaton at 7.30pm.
• 18th Farmers Market in Seaton Town Hall
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• 26th - 27th: Wiscombe Hill Climb - Woolbridge Motor Club - two days of excellent hill climbing with drivers from central southern and the south-west contesting numerous championships including the Bridge Tyres and Wheels South West series.
• 26th - 27th: The Devon Wildlife Trust - Butterflies and Bluebells, a walk around Bolshayne Farm Water Meadows Cottshayne Wood. Meet at 10am in main car park at Colyton - phone 01297 23822 for details
• 25th - 27th: Beer Blues & Roots Festival April 2008 - web site www.steppinout.info

• 3rd: Seaton Choral Society presents Hayden's 'The Creation' at Seaton Methodist Church with a full orchestra tel:01297 552482.
• 8th: Seaton Music - Nicola Wydenbach - soprano, Joyce Clarke - piano Nicola Wydenbach studied in London at Trinity College and The Royal College of Music and is already an experienced performer in opera and oratorio. Programme: Schumann - Frauenliebe un leben, Clara Schumann - 2 songs, Britten - On this island, and songs by Barber and Gershwin. Seaton Town Hall, Fore Street, Seaton at 8.00pm.
• 10th: Colyton Grammar School Garden Fair, Saturday 10th May 10am-4pm at Colyton Grammar School in Colyford. A variety of quality plant and craft stalls..... many indoors, Musical and dance entertainment BBQ, cafe, raffle, tombola and lots more! Admission charge £3 adults/ children free. Please contact 01297 553211 for further details.
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• 10th: Wiscombe Hill Climb - 500 Owners Association - The 500 Owners Association host a meeting packed with motorcycle powered machinery. Ancient and modern.
• 11th: Wiscombe Hill Climb - Vintage Sports Car Club - The sight, sound and smell of vintage racing cars gracing the Devon parkland takes one back to a past era.
• 15th - 17th:The Devon County Show, Westpoint Arena Exeter - Attractions Include: Grand Livestock Parade, Classic Show Jumping, Livestock Showing Classes, Shetlands and Shires, Scurry Driving, Axe Racing, Best Of British Food and Drink, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Cookery With Top Chefs, Dog Show, Donkeys, Farmhouse Cider, Farm Vehicles and Machinery, Flower and Garden Show, Sheep Shearing, Vintage Tractors and lots more for all the family!
• 16th: Farmers Market in Seaton Town Hall
• 17th: The Devon Wildlife Trust - The future of the Water Vole in East Devon. An illustrated talk Kilmington Hall at 7.30pm.
• 17th:Wiscombe Hill Climb -Torbay Motor Club - The class structure will be similar to that of Wildlife Autosport which will provide a wide selection of saloons and sports cars (both road going and modified) as well as single seater racers.
• 18th: Wiscombe Hill Climb -Wildlife Autosport - A fine example of championship hill climbing.
• 25th: Pecorama, Beer - Vintage/Classic Vehicle Rally. Our annual Spring Rally with a wide-ranging display of vehicles from the last century.
• 26th: Colyton Tractor Run - 96 Tractors will set off from Colyton at 10.30am and arrive in Uplyme Village hall at 1.30pm for lunch before setting off back.

• 7th: Seaton Tramway - 14th Annual Vintage Vehicle Rally. "Fair Field", Umborne Bridge, Colyton and Colyton Station. A fantastic day out to see a variety of vintage cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, trade stands and lots more.
• 7th: Foxglove Day - Holyford Woods 2pm to see the spectacular display of Foxgloves growing wild in the woods.
• 8th: Pecorama, Beer - An exhibition and demonstration of the intricate art of lace making by the Beer Lace Group.
• 20th: Farmers Market in Seaton Town Hall
• 21st - 22nd: Axe Vale Festival of Gardening, Axminster
• 29th: Pecorama, Beer - PECORAMA is the venue for the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club Great West Run for Classic Cars, a superb display of vintage and classic vehicles.

• 4th - 6th: Lyme Regis Jazz Festival; various venues around the town
• 18th: Farmers Market in Seaton Town Hall
• 20th:Pecorama, Beer - PECO Garden Day, Our annual event for charity with gate receipts given to a local worthy cause. Children's entertainment, folk dancing and cream teas to piano music on the terrace.
• 26th - 27th: Wiscombe Hill Climb -The National Championships - See the country's fastest car and driver combinations battling for all important championship points. Saturday is devoted to practice with the all-important qualifying runs commencing on Sunday morning and then during the course of the day the fastest registered contenders will be vying for a place in the two exciting 'Top Twelve Shoot Outs'. The spectacle of powerful (over 600 b.h.p.) racing cars being skilfully driven on the challenging track at Wiscombe make this a 'must do' meeting.
• 27th - Branscombe Air Day - The Air day is organised by members of the Devon Strut Club and includes flying and static displays of historic aircraft from the First and Second World Wars. Up to 10,000 enthusiasts of vintage, light and micro-light aircraft attend the one day event.

• 1st - 8th: Sidmouth Folk Week 2008 - if you’ve been to Sidmouth Festival before, you’ll know all about having a whole week filled with music, singing, dancing, pub sessions, workshops, concerts, storytelling, cream teas, lying on the beach and Late Night Extra
• 7th: Honiton Show - A Traditional Show for the farming Community
• 10th: The Be Bop Daddies, Rock n Roll at Eyre Court Hotel, Seaton, 4pm - 7pm
• 14th: Beer Regatta Day 2008 is on August 14th,
• 15th: Farmers Market in Seaton Town Hall
• 24th - 25th: Pecorama, Beer, August Bank Holiday Special Events. A Bank Holiday weekend of special attractions, sponsored by PECO, brand leader in the manufacture of model railway track. To include a live steam miniature traction engine display, guest locomotives on the Beer Heights Light Railway, continuous live steam demonstrations by the 16 mm Association on the SM32 layout, live music and entertainment.
• 24th - The carnival classic cars and bike show opposite the Hook and Parrot on the Esplanade 10am - 2pm
• 24th - Hog Roast and Music at the Vault Bar - 12noon - 2pm
• 24th - Jurassic Coast Cruises by Stuart Line from Fishermans Gap - 12.30/2.00 / 3.30
• 24th - Songs of praise in Windsor Gardens 6pm - 7pm
• 25th - Bank Holiday carnival street fair on the Esplanade 10am - 2pm
• 25th - Seafront Disco and BBQ 7pm - 10pm
• 26th - 29th: PECO Loco Week - The busiest time of the year for the Beer Heights Light Railway with the entire Peco fleet of steam, diesel and battery powered locomotives in operation, assisted by guest locos in running an intensive train service. Also regular trips on the tram shuttle to the Beer Mine branch.
• 30th: Seaton Carnival Procession

• 6th - 7th: Wiscombe Hill Climb - The 'Five Clubs' - Traditionally the last major championship meeting of the season the 'Five Clubs' event caters for a wide selection of sporting machinery and championships.
• 13th: Colyton Carnival
• 13th: Wiscombe Hill Climb - The M.G. Car Club (South West) - A wide selection of the M.G. marque in addition to a number of local competitors (non M.G.) at the wheel of both sports cars and single-seater racing cars
• 14th: Wiscombe Hill Climb- National Hill climb Association - The final meeting of the season and the motorcycles are back. Not just two wheeled (solo) motorbikes but the stunning sidecars and combinations as well. Always spectacular and fun to watch
• 19th: Farmers Market in Seaton Town Hall
• 27th: Colyford Goose Fair - A large number of villagers and friends dress in medieval costume and form a procession starting at the Elms. This colourful procession of many hundreds of people follow the Mayor of Colyford and his lady in the horse-drawn cart down to Springfield to the accompaniment of much music and jollity from the Mummers and the many providers of medieval music.

• 5th: The Be Bop Daddies, Rock n Roll at Eyre Court Hotel, Seaton, 4pm - 7pm
• 10th - 12th: Beer R&B Festival October 2008 - web site www.steppinout.info
• 17th: Farmers Market in Seaton Town Hall

• 21st: Farmers Market in Seaton Town Hall

• 7th: Seaton Choral Society will perform Handels 'Messiah' in Beer Parish Church tel:01297 552482.
• 28th: The Be Bop Daddies, Rock n Roll at Eyre Court Hotel, Seaton, 4pm - 7pm