Devizes Diary

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Regular Events

Tuesdays Men's Shed

Men's Shed runs every Tuesday from 10 'til 1. It's open to men and women at Needham House in Victoria Road, Devizes, and it's a chance for you to work on community projects, or one of your own.

Wednesdays Devizes Children’s Choir

On Wednesdays from 4.30 to 5.30pm the Devizes Children’s Choir takes place at the Baptist Church Hall Sheep Street. This is a children’s community choir for children from Year 1 upwards. They have been running for just under a year and their aim is to sing for fun and to go out and about in the community. The team sings at local events in the community, and at places like care homes. There are currently 24 children but would like to increase their numbers into their second year. For more information or to get involved call Heather Flower on 01380 722013.

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.

October

21-26 Oct Living Together

Living Together by Alan Ayckbourn runs at The Wharf Theatre from the 21st to the 26th of October.

When the Norman Conquests (named after the play's leading character, assistant librarian Norman, as opposed to the Kings William and Harold!) burst onto the theatre-going public in the early 1970s, they were a revelation. Here was domestic comedy that spoke to everyone; intelligent, well-observed and extremely funny. Today they are regarded as possibly Ayckbourn’s most ingeniously constructed set of plays.

Tickets can be purchased from Ticketsource or at the Devizes Community Hub and Library on Sheep Street.

Sat 26 Oct North Bradley Pumpkin Trail

The North Bradley Pumpkin Trail takes place on the 26th of October. There are over 30 pumpkins on a trail around the village. At each pumpkin you put your hand in a feely box to reveal a letter to spell a word. At the end of the trial come and collect your prize. £2.50 per child. Refreshments and entertainment at the North Bradley Peace Memorial Hall afterwards.

November

Fri 1 Nov The Duncan Norvelle & Maggie Regan Show

TV comedian Duncan Norvelle and first Lady of Music Maggie Regan are coming to the Wharf theatre for a evening of fun, laughter and song. Call the box office for more information: 0333 666 3366

Tue 5 Nov Vinyl Listening Sessions

Vinyl Realm is holding another Vinyl Listening Session at Devizes Literary and Scientific Institute, 53 Northgate Street on Tuesday 5th of November from 7.30pm.

During the evening there will be a raffle, tickets are £1 a strip, a music quiz with a prize and an auction where they auction off a rare and collectable album. There is also a selection of records available to buy.

You do not have to be a member of the social club to attend, these events are free for everyone.

Fri 8 Nov LPSO

The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra are returning to the Wharf Theatre for the 5th time after a sell out show last year. It will be an evening of fun, laughter and musical madness on Friday the 8th of November. Call the Box Office for more information on 0333 666 3366.

Sun 10 Nov Open Evensong

Every second Sunday of the month, St Peter's Church on Bath Road have a sung evening service. All are welcome, whether this be in the congregation or if you would like to sing, just come and join in with the choir.

The choir is affiliated to the Royal School of Church Music and provides singing tuition and further musical study if desired.

If you wish to sing in the choir for any of these services please contact the Director of Music, Brian Taylor who will be happy to provide you with the music to look at before the pre-service rehearsal which starts at 5.00pm.