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

Tue 8 Oct Vinyl Listening Sessions

Vinyl Realm Music Shop is putting on a number of Vinyl Listening Sessions at the Devizes Literary and Scientific Institute in Northgate Street, as a fortnightly get-together for music and vinyl record lovers.

There will be a high quality turntable and sound system to play records on, so bring along your favourite album and share it with other like minded people. There's also a raffle, quiz and auction during the evening.

For more information pop into Vinyl Realm Music Shop on the corner of Long Street and St John's Street.

The next event takes place on the evening of Tuesday the 8th of October from 7.30 to 9.30pm

Sat 12 Oct Devizes School 50th Anniversary Reunion

Come along to the Devizes School 50th Anniversary Reunion event on October 12th. Doors are open from 11am and close at 4pm. The BBC's Paul Martin will be there to talk and then investigate the school's memorabilia, and there will be a chance to find yourself in a yearbook or photo!

Mac's Theatre School will entertain during the afternoon and John Girvan will take cellar tours throughout the day.

If you want to just pop in and have a cup of tea, come to the tea room where you can purchase some lovely homemade cake made by our staff.

It promises to be an exciting and busy day!

Sat 12 Oct Chirton Concerts

For the final Chirton Concert this year, the Edington Ensemble are returning to Chirton with an ambitious programme of music for violin, viola and cello on Saturday 12th October from 6pm. It takes place at Church of St John The Baptist, Chirton, Devizes, SN10 3QS. To include a glass of wine or soft drink in the interval, tickets are £15 in advance, £17.50 at the door, £5 for children. Find out more at chirton.net

Sat 12 Oct Saturday Night Slam!

The over the top world of Professional Wrestling arrives in Devizes on Saturday 12th October.

Back by popular demand, CSF Wrestling will host another high flying, bone crunching, action-packed evening of family entertainment at the Corn Exchange.

'Saturday Night Slam!' will host twelve top International stars as they do battle in five pro bouts.

Tickets are priced at just £11 each with all ages welcome. Tickets available online from CSF Wrestling Devizes, in person from Devizes Books or on the doors at 6pm.

Wed 16 Oct Devizes Town Twinning Association AGM

The Annual General Meeting of the town's Twinning Association will be held on Wednesday the 16th of October to receive details of the activities, accounts and to vote on the re-appointment of officers. Guests will enjoy cheese and wine on conclusion of the meeting...and it takes place in the Cheese Hall of The Town Hall from 7.30pm - Wednesday the 16th of October.

Sat 19 Oct Autumn Coffee Morning

At St Andrew's Church, Long Street, Devizes on Saturday the 19th of October, it's the Autumn Coffee Morning from 10am to 12 noon with Handicraft, Cake/Preserves Stalls, Garden-themed Tombola, Raffle, Children's Activities, Refreshments and Free entry.