Devizes Diary

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Regular Events

Thursdays Salsa

The Devizes Salsa Classes on a Thursday Night have moved! They are now at Needham House in Victoria Road, so pop along for the best Salsa fun in town, 7.30pm on Thursday evenings.

Saturdays Slimming World

Every Saturday at 9am and 11am, pop along to Slimming World at the Nursteed Centre. Lose weight and feel great. Join the gang and make new friends whilst receiving some great support to help you lose weight.

First Saturday Each Month Wiltshire Farmers Market

On the first Saturday of the month it's the Wiltshire Farmers Market. It takes place in the Market Square, Devizes from 9am 'til 1pm with local artisan food, crafts and top quality goods available to purchase directly from the producers.

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Sat 30 Jun LavingtonFest

Market Lavington Music & Comedy Club presents LavingtonFest on Saturday the 30th of June.

7 bands in one day, a beer and cider fest, food and craft stalls and much much more.

All bands are indoors, food and stalls outside, so the weather won't ruin the day

The bands :-

TwoFat4That - comedy boy band, back by demand
This Way Up - local party covers band
The Ukey D’Ukes - unique quirky vocal group
Big Mama Band - incredible voice of Claire and her great band
T Roze & Co - deep soulful band not to be missed
Roving Crows - Irish rock folk music at its very best
The London Belles - incredible three ladies vocal rock & roll

A must see for all music lovers, starting at 3pm, but with wrist bands you are free to come and go as you please.

Tickets from Market Lavington Post Office, Devizes Books or Ted Osborn on 07399 591101, or search Facebook or Twitter.

June

Thu 21 Jun Family History Research Day

On Thursday 21st June 2018, Devizes Town Council will be holding its annual Family History Research Day at the Chapel, Devizes Cemetery.

The purpose of the day is to give visitors an opportunity to trace family graves and view the burial records, which date back to 1878. Members of the Devizes branch of the Wiltshire Family History Centre will also be available to provide advice and can help research your Wiltshire roots.

If you are interested in family history or have any issues you want to raise about the Cemetery please come along between 9am and 3pm.

Fri 22 Jun RNLI Dinner

The local branch of the RNLI is holding a Dinner on Friday the 22nd of June. The Presenter is Chris Kemp, an ex RAF fighter and hercules pilot who went on to fly commercial airlines. He was the subject of a documentary as a trainee Phantom pilot in the 1960s. The dinner takes place at The Bear Hotel at from 7pm on Friday the 22nd of June. Tickets are £25 per head to include a two course dinner. Tickets are available from the, or Vine Cottage B&B on Devizes 728360

Sat 23 Jun Devizes Wellbeing Day

Saturday the 23rd of June is the Devizes Community Area's Health and Wellbeing Day. It's a free event with entertainment and refreshments, where the DCA will be showcasing the wellbeing services and activities available to the over 55s. It runs from 10am 'til 3pm on The Green here in town. More information online at dcawellbeingday.co.uk

Thu 28 Jun Coffee Morning

The St John's Flower Guild is holding a coffee morning on Thursday the 28th of June from 10am 'til 12 noon at the St John's Parish Hall. There will be a raffle, bring-and-buy sale, tea, coffee, homemade cakes and lots more. The advice is, Bring A Friend!

Fri 29 Jun Summer Fair

It's the Friends of Southbroom Infants Summer Fair on Friday the 29th of June. It takes place at the school on The Green from 5 'til 7pm, with a BBQ, licensed bar, Beat the Goalie competition, inflatables, cakes, tombola, craft activities, fire engine and police car, ice creams, candy floss, a raffle, and lots of prizes to be won. Come along and join in the fun, Friday the 29th of June from 5pm

29-30 Jun TITCO does Queen

The Invitation Theatre Company performs the hits of Queen on Friday the 29th and Saturday the 30th of June at The Corn Exchange here in town. Come dressed as your favourite Freddie! Tickets are £15 from Devizes Books.

Sat 30 Jun Suited and Booted

Devizes Scooter Club presents DJ Shaun playing your favourite mod, ska and reggae tunes. It's Suited and Booted at the Devizes Conservative Club from 7.30 'til late on Saturday the 30th of June. Tickets are £5 in advance or £7 on the door - just search for Devizes Scooter Club on Facebook.

July

Every Sunday in July A Month of Sundays

Hillworth Park and Fantasy Radio present A Month of Sundays - live music and top tunes from 2 'til 5pm every Sunday. Free, family friendly entertainment with hot food and drinks served in the cafe. Or bring a picnic, set up camp and enjoy the sunshine!

14-15 Jul Vintage Meet Family Fun Weekend

Market Lavington Parish Council is holding a Vintage Meet Family Fun Weekend, on The Elisha Field off Drove Lane, Market Lavington on the weekend of July 14th & 15th. This is a reinstated event, which is being organised by a team of volunteers supported by the Parish Council.

It will have a very special traction engine and displays of stationary engines, miniature steam, vintage and classic cars and motorcycles, vintage military and commercial vehicles, military re-enactment and living history groups, vintage tractors and agricultural machinery and model displays. There will be craft stalls, trade stalls, events, a silent disco, musical entertainment, beer tent, tug of war, bouncy castle, amusements and activities for the whole family to enjoy.

It runs from 10am 'til 4pm each day. with free parking.

Sat 21 Jul Charity BBQ Day

Devizes Scooter Club are holding a BBQ from 12 noon onwards, on Saturday the 21st of June at the Conservative Club. Scooterists, families and locals all welcome. There will be great food, a fantastic raffle, music and fun. There will also be trophies for the Best Turned Out Club, Furthest Travelled and Best Scooter. There will even be a bouncy castle and other games and entertainment for the kids.

It's all for a good cause too, as they're raising money for the Devizes Opportunity Centre.

Saturday the 21st of July for the Devizes Scooter Club's BBQ Day!

21-22 Jul Attack!

The annual Attack! show, organised by the Devizes and District Wargames Group, will be held at Devizes School on the weekend of 21/22 July 2018. More information online at ddwg.org.uk