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.

Every Saturday Karaoke Disco Party

Come along to The Pelican Inn's Karaoke Disco Party, every Saturday from 8pm to 1am. Entry is free, and all ages are sure to enjoy!

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 13 Aug Seend Fete

It's the Seend Grand Fete and Flower Show on Saturday the 13th of August with classic cars, children's games and fun, live music, Bar, Food, train and donkey rides, tea, cakes, ice cream. Grand draw, tombola, toys, flowers, tug-of-war, fun dog show, books and white elephant stall. Free parking. Entertainment for the whole family. More online at seendfete.org

September

Sat 3 Sep DOCA: Devizes Colour Rush

Originating from the Indian festival of Holi or the “Festival of Colour”, colour runs and colour rushes have really taken off. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh.

This year's Devizes Colour Rush takes place on Saturday the 3rd of September. Registration is from 5.45 and the race starts at 6.30pm

For more information or to get involved, head to docadevizes.org.uk

Sat 3 Sep DOCA: Devizes Confetti Battle

As far as we know Devizes is the only town in the world that has a Confetti Battle tradition. No one can remember the first official battle but we know its roots date back to the old Devizes Carnival in 1913, where confetti and rose petals were thrown by the crowd at people in the procession. The tradition evolved into a fully-fledged battle around 1955 when it was started by Jim Jennings.

This year's battle takes place on Saturday the 3rd of September in the Market Place.

For more information or to get involved, head to docadevizes.org.uk