Events throughout the year in Honiton

Animation and Disability
Saturday 21^st January until Saturday 3^rd March 2012
As part of 2012 Animated Exeter Festival this years Thelma Hulbert Gallery exhibition explores Animation and Disability. Showcasing the work of disabled animators, alongside animations highlighting disability, this exhibition focuses on celebrating and promoting disability and disabled people through animation. The Gallery is open Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm. Free entry. Contact 01404 45006.

The Joanna Leach Memorial Recitals in aid of Hospicecare.
Saturday 3^rd March until Saturday 3^rd March 2012
International Lieder Artists Stephan Loges, baritone and Alexander Schmalcz, Piano. Also, introducing Emmanuel Bach and Jenny Stern, piano. They will be performing: Brahms: Five songs, op.49 1. Am Sonntag Morgen. 2. An ein Veilchen. 3. Sehnsucht. $. Wiegenlied. %. Abenddammerung.
Beethoven: 'Spring' Sonata for violin, op.24.
Brahms: Three Songs. Meine Liebe ist Grun, op.63 No.5.
Wenn um den Hollunder, op.63 No.6
Versunken, op.86 No.5
Schumann: Dichterliebe, op.48.
At St. Paul's Church, Honiton at 7.30pm. Tickets £15 & £12 (reserved), £10 (unreserved). Tickets available from Honiton Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 01404 43716. honitontic@btconnect.com

Villages in Action
Friday 16^th March until Friday 16^th March 2012
Villages in Action present Squashbox Theatre and 'Universarama'. at Talaton Village Hall. 5pm. A marvelous blend of spectacle, storytelling and cabaret, all contained within an accessible, funny and unique family show. For more information contact 01404 822796

English Touring Opera
Friday 16^th March until Friday 16^th March 2012
Honiton Festival presents The English Touring Opera at St. Paul's Church, Honiton. 7.30pm. Ticket prices £15, £13.50 & £9. All seats unreserved. Some £9 seats have restricted vision.

Leading soloists will perform arias from a selection of well known operas.

Edwina Bridgeman: The Edge of Enchantment
Saturday 17^th March until Saturday 5^th May 2012
Following the success of 2009 exhibition, Orchard, Edwina Bridgeman returns to the Thelma Hulbert Gallery to transform the gallery into a new world, as scenes populated by people made from wood and found items evolve into enchanted landscapes. The gallery is open from Tues - Sat. 10am - 5pm. Contact 01404 45006

Villages in Action
Saturday 17^th March until Saturday 17^th March 2012
Villages in Action present Tim Dalling with 'The Unhappy King' at Awliscombe Village Hall. 7.30pm. Contact 01404 43480

Voyage into the hilarious world of miserable kings, tortured jesters and the search for the happiest man alive, whilst also being tickled pink by Tim's superb music and soaring songs.

Villages in Action
Saturday 31^st March until Sunday 1^st April 2012
Villages in Action present Ben Osborne with 'The Jurassic Coast Exhibition' at Stockland Victory Hall EX14 9EF. 10am - 4pm. Contact 01363 773660

Ben has been recording a visual and audio diary of his experiences as he travelled the Jurassic Coast. He has collaborated with other artists and by taking counsel from geologists, he has developed a landmark touring show celebrating the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Villages in Action
Thursday 19^th April until Thursday 19^th April 2012
Villages in Action present Superact with 'Dimitris Dekavallas & Katherine Bicknell' at Gittisham Village Hall. 7.30pm. Contact 01404 850051.

Dimitris Dekavallas is considered one of the most talented guitarists of his generation. Accompanying him will be Katherine Bicknell, an international flautist of 'sumptuous tone'.

Garden Fair at Colyton Grammar School
Saturday 28^th April until Saturday 28^th April 2012
Colyton Grammar School, Colyford are holding their annual Garden Fair. 10am - 4pm.

With indoor and outside craft and plant stalls/cafe/BBQ and children's area with craft activities.Also musical entertainment, cake stall, raffle and much more!

Admission Adults £3. Children free

For more information contact 01297 553211.

Honiton's May Music Festival
Thursday 10^th May until Thursday 10^th May 2012
Honiton Festival presents The Callino Quartet at Cotleigh Parish Church. 7.30pm. Ticket prices to be confirmed and will be available from Honiton Tourist Information. 01404 43716

Honiton's May Music Festival
Saturday 12^th May until Saturday 12^th May 2012
Honiton Music Festival present Jacqui Dankworth at St. Paul's Church. 7.30pm. Tickets prices to be confirmed and will be available from Honiton Tourist Information. 01404 43716

Honiton's May Music Festival
Saturday 19^th May until Saturday 19^th May 2012
Honiton Festival presents Melvyn Tan - Piano. at St. Paul's Church. 7.30pm. Ticket prices to be confirmed and will be available from Honiton Tourist Information. 01404 43716

Honiton's May Music Festival
Friday 25^th May until Friday 25^th May 2012
Honiton Festival presents a lunchtime concert with Tim Lowe - Cello, and James Baillieu - Piano at St. Paul's Church. 1pm. Ticket prices to be confirmed and will be available from Honiton Tourist Information. 01404 43716

Honiton's May Music Festival
Thursday 31^st May until Thursday 31^st May 2012
Honiton Festival presents The European Union Chamber Orchestra with Marie Langrishe - Violin at St. Paul's Church. 7.30pm. Ticket prices to be confirmed and will be available from Honiton Tourist Information. 01404 43716.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Friday 1^st June until Tuesday 5^th June 2012
A weekend of festivities are in store to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Such events as Concerts, Children's entertainment, exhibitions and street parties will be going on this weekend at various venues. Details to follow.

Honiton's Hot Pennies Ceremony
Tuesday 24^th July until Tuesday 24^th July 2012
Grab pennies warmed in ovens that are thrown out into the High Street from various outlets and Inns in the Town to celebrate a very old tradition that goes back as far as 1221. Starts 12 noon by our Town Crier in the centre of the High Street.

Honiton's Charter Day
Saturday 28^th July until Saturday 28^th July 2012
Celebrate our Market Charter with a day full of fun and entertainment. An array of market stalls, charity stalls, food and drink stalls, re-enactment of the Queen's Rangers, Classic Car Rally and a Food and Drink Marquee. Festivities start from 9am.

In the evening, why not pop up to The Millennnium green (in the Glen) and watch Honiton's Town Band perform music new and old. Donations appreiciated. Refreshments available or bring your own picnic. Starts 7pm.

Honiton & District Agriculltural Show
Thursday 2^nd August until Thursday 2^nd August 2012
One day bumper event showcasing all agriculture, stalls, main ring events and much more. Admission Adults £8.50. Children free when accompanied with an adult.

For more information visit www.honitonshow.co.uk

Honiton Hill Rally
Sunday 26^th August until Monday 27^th August 2012
The august Bank Holiday sees The Honiton Hill Rally take place 3 miles from Honiton just outside the village of Stockland.

Featuring classic tractors and traction engines, other vehicles, stalls, food and craft tents, main ring events. Plus the ever popular auction which is held on the Monday.

Opens 9am - 6pm each day. Admission adults £7, OAPs and children £6.

Contact 01395 516484 for more information.

Honiton & District Carnival
Saturday 27^th October until Saturday 27^th October 2012
The procession starts at the west end of the high street at 7.30pm and proceeds through the High Street.

Honiton Antiques Festival
Monday 12^th November until Saturday 17^th November 2012
Honiton Antiques Festival week, full of exhibitions, valuations and of course auctions all to be held in the Antique shops and Auction Houses here in Honiton. Honiton can boast with some 85 dealers in 20 locations and 2 Auction houses, so much so, is the major centre for Antiques and collectibles in the South West.

Christmas late night shopping
Thursday 6^th December until Thursday 6^th December 2012
Come visit our late night shopping in Honiton with also Honiton's Street Market in full festive flow! Open 'til late.

Christmas Carolling and Tree lighting
Friday 7^th December until Friday 7^th December 2012
Sing christmas carols in St. Paul's Church at 5.30pm, then outside for the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Afterwards, pop into the Mackarness Hall for free mince pies, stalls and visit Father Christmas.

Christmas Carnival
Saturday 8^th December until Saturday 8^th December 2012
Christmas Carnival starts at the west end of the High Stret at 5.30pm.