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.

July

Sat 27 Jul Antigua Joe

The very popular maestro of Reggae, Calypso, Soca and Ska, Antigua Joe, is returning to the Littlebrook Centre in Melksham (near Waitrose) for a reunion concert on Saturday the 27th of July to re-connect with his many fans in Melksham and surrounding area. It's set to run from 11.30 'til 2pm, weather permitting, so why not pop along.

August

3-4 Aug Middlewick Open Garden

Nick Mason, drummer in Pink Floyd and his actress wife Annette, are opening their gardens in aid of the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust and Wiltshire Air Ambulance...on Saturday the 3rd and Sunday the 4th of August. A freat fun day out with stalls to browse, animals to look at and Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Centre are bringing their climbing wall for you to attempt. Nick will also be displaying a selection of his super car and classic car collections. There will be a BBQ and refreshments available.

Entry is £7, children under 12 go free, and it's open from 11 'til 4.30 each day. For more, head online to wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk

DOCA Devizes Carnival 2019

It's all change this year! Here's the programme of events taking place in August.

Sun 18 Aug Picnic in the Park @ Hillworth Park

25-26 Aug International Street Festival

Sat 31 Aug Confetti Battle & Colour Rush

See what else is happening in July, above...

September

Sat 14 Sep Macmillan Coffee & Classics

On Saturday the 14th of September, it's the Coffee and Classic cars for Macmillan event.

A chance for you to bring your classic car, bike or scooter and join the team for a coffee. Or just come along and have a look at the show, buy a coffee and a raffle ticket for this worthy cause. It takes place at Bromham Social Club from 10am 'til 1pm.

Fri 20 Sep Comedy @ The Corn Exchange

There's Comedy @ The Corn Exchange on Friday the 20th of September, with a fantastic line up of comics; rising stars Tom Lucy and Tanya Lee Davis and the seasoned impressionist Mike Osman and stand up Keith Farnan. Always a great night out.

Tickets are £16, available from the website devizescomedy.com or on sale at Devizes Bookshop.

This event is supporting The Helen Straker Fund who donate to Dorothy House Hospice Care and the Royal United Hospital, Bath