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. Tickets are £20 per adult, £50 for a family ticket of 4 until the 1st of May.

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.

May

5-18 May Devizes Food & Drink Festival

The Devizes Food and Drink Festival is back for 2018, from the 5th to the 18th of May. Tickets are available online at devizesfoodanddrinkfestival.info or from Devizes Books.

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Fri 18 May 'Glitz and Glamour' Cocktail Evening

Come dressed to impress. Fantastic cocktails to choose and canapes to enjoy. Live music and casino table entertainment with three drinks included in your ticket price. Choose from eight delicious cocktail concoctions with alcohol-free options on offer too. There will be non-stop delicious canapés and nibbles, brilliant music and lively company.

Sat 19 May Walk to Remember & Street Party

Wiltshire charity Alzheimer's Support's 12-mile canalside 'Walk to Remember' finishes in Devizes on Saturday the 19th of May - the same day as the Royal Wedding. So the charity is throwing a street party in Sidmouth Street to mark the occasion. It promises to be a fun occasion with around 300 walkers receiving their medals, and many more joining us for food, music and fancy dress. It will also be the first public engagement for the new mayor, so do come along and give them your support. More information online at alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk

Sat 19 May Purely Presley

Market Lavington Music & Comedy Club presents PURELEY PRESLEY on Saturday the 19th of May from 7pm at the Market Lavington Community Hall.

Paul Larcombe is officially the best Elvis in Europe, and officially one of the top 3 in the world. He has also played for the Queen on no fewer than 3 occasions as well as hundreds of TV appearances. He will be playing with a 7 piece band and backing singers.

This truly is a unique opportunity to see someone of this quality playing locally, so don't miss it!

Tickets are available from Devizes Books, Market Lavington Post Office or Ted Osborn on 07399 591 101

Sun 27 May The Country Roadshow

Devizes Country Music Club presents The Country Roadshow at the Devizes Conservative Club in one Street on Sunday the 27th of May. It's the ultimate tribute to country music. Tickets are available from Vinyl Realm in Long Street, or online at deadkoolcountry.com

June

1-3 Jun Craft Sale

The Wiltshire Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers is holding a summer sale of their members' work at their premises in Steeple Ashton, Friday the 1st, Saturday the 2nd and Sunday the 3rd of June. The Textile Studios are at 3 St Mary’s School Building, High Street, Steeple Ashton BA14 6EU (located behind the village shop). The sale takes place from 11am to 5pm across that weekend, with refreshments available.

Sat 9 Jun Flight Fest

Caen Hill Flight Fest returns for 2018 on Saturday the 9th of June. There's set to be a fully licensed bar including the prosecco and cocktails Bubble Bar, hog roast and live music from Burbank, Lottie Jenkins and James Duggan. It takes place from 6.30pm 'til midnight. Grab your tickets now from the Caen Hill Cafe.

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

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.

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