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June 2009 Events

Exeter Farmers Market - A wide variety of fresh local West Country foods are available to try and buy at the Exeter's Farmers Market. The market runs every Thursday throughout the year on the junction of South Street and Fore Street. 9am - 2pm.

'Jobs for the Girls' Costume Exhibition at Killerton House - 01/06/2009 - 29/08/2009 - An exciting new exhibition for 2009 celebrating fashions worn by women from all walks of society, from Queen Victoria to servant girls. With replica costumes to try on! Monday 11:00 - 17:00, Tuesday - Closed, Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00, Thursday 11:00 - 17:00, Friday 11:00 - 17:00, Saturday 11:00 - 17:00, Sunday 11:00 - 17:00, Bank Holiday 11:00 - 17:00. Killerton House, killerton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE. Call 01392 881345

Kitchen Garden - Medicinal Herb Borders. Wednesday the 3rd of June 2009. A border tour and talk with Beth Hope about the uses and legends of herbs in ancient times. Tickets are £10.50 per person including. There will be a 20% plant centre discount on the day. Knightshayes Court, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RQ. Call them on 01884 254665

Crediton Farmers Market - Saturday the 6th of June, 10am - 1pm. Quality local produce. Best South West Farmers Market 2005. With over 35 stalls this is the largest farmers market in Devon and has been voted the Best Farmers Market in Devon for two years running in the Devon Life Food & Drink Awards. Address: Belle Parade, Crediton, Devon. Tel:01884 252647.

Classic Car Day at Killerton House - Sunday the 7th of June 2009. More cars than ever before are expected this year! Plus live jazz on the lawn. Killerton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE. Call 01392 881345

Guided Bird Watching Cruises - Stuart Line Cruises - There are a number of cruises from Exmouth Marina. A full timetable of June's cruises is available on there website. The vessel has an open top deck and an enclosed and heated lower deck. Toilets and disabled access is available as well as a refreshments bar selling hot and cold drinks including homemade soup and snacks. Advanced Booking is strongly recommended for these popular cruises. 

Exeter Summer Festival 2009 - Friday the 12th of June 2009 until the 28th of June 2009. Exeter Summer Festival has a sensational line up of international, national and local artists each year. Within the genres of Comedy, Classical, Dance, Family and Free, and Contemporary and World Music, there are usually over 40 events.

Coastal flowers and butterflies organised by Devon Wildlife Trust. Sunday the 14th of June 2009, 10:30 am - 11:30 pm. Venue: Malborough. The route avoids steep climbs but stout shoes are advised. Optional further walk after picnic lunch. Donation £2 for adults. Park at old RAF airfield at end of road from Malborough to Soar Mill (grid ref SX 713 375). Contact: South Brent & Ivybridge DWT Local Group. Call: 01364 642007

Topsham Slow Food Market - Sunday the 14th of June 2009 at Matthew's Hall Topsham. Map. This is a local market of fresh local produce. 

Nature watch Day at Powderham Castle  - Sunday the 14th of June 2009. See some amazing mini beasts up close, learn about their habitat and handle them if you dare! Children will love making new discoveries on the nature trail too. Included in admission. Address: Kenton, Exeter, Devon, EX6 8JQ. Call 01626 890243  

The Big Sheep - Ascot "Ladies Day". Thursday the 18th of June 2009. A fun day out for all the ladies who can't make Ascot but want to dress up posh, don a hat and indulge in some champagne. If you bring a hat, we'll invite you to the Tattersall Enclosure where you will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne to help you celebrate in style.

Honiton Farmers Market - Thursday the 18th of June. A wide variety of local produce will be on offer,including: homemade cakes and pies, rare breed pork, ostrich produce, fresh meat, venison, fresh vegetables, cheese, jam and flowers.  

Seaton Farmers Market - Friday the 19th of June. Tea, coffee,homemade cakes and pies, rare breed pork, venison, fresh vegetables,cheese, jam and flowers; all the ingredients necessary for a lovely meal of local Devon produce. Town Hall, Seaton, Devon, Tel: 01404 831310.

Exmouth Farmers Market - Friday the 19th of June, 9am to 1pm. The market is held on The Strand Gardens, Exmouth, Devon. Tel: 01395 22229

Topsham Sailing Club enters the The Three Peaks Yacht Race - 20th of June. Kate Hattersley, Vice Commodore of the TSC will be entering a crew in this years race.

The Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Yacht Race combines yachting and mountain running into one of the greatest adventure challenges in British sport. Teams comprise 3 sailors and 2 runners, and their aim is to sail from Barmouth on the Welsh coast to Fort William in Scotland, via Caernarfon and Whitehaven, climbing to the summits of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis on the way.

In total this is 389 miles of difficult coastal sailing, 18 miles of cycling and 72 miles of running, with 14,000 feet of ascent to reach the highest points in Wales, England and Scotland.

The race is open to monohull yachts only and engine power can only be used close to port, but yachts can be rowed, or even pulled along by crew members on the shore. There are no handicaps or adjustments, it's a straight race and the first team to get their runners back to their yacht in Fort William, having completed all the mountains, wins the coveted Daily Telegraph Cup.

The race attracts some of the world's best sailors and runners, as well as teams who hope just to complete the course, which is a considerable achievement in its own right.

The Gold Coast Ocean Fest - weekend of the 20th of June in Croyde Bay, Devon. The festival will be celebrating its 11th consecutive year on the Surfing & Music festival calendar. The opening act of the music festival will be Jason Mraz, this being his UK premiere! The acts will be playing on a live stage with a big Screen. There will be more than 25 live acts over the weekend, you can soak in the atmosphere at one of the licensed bars and the range of food on offer should keep everyone happy.

During the festival approximately 500 athletes will participate in international competitions including beach soccer, beach volleyball, surfing, surf lifesaving, ironman, aqua-thon and surf-ski marathons on the beach. Also during the festival is the Gold Coast surfing toe dipper, 8-16 year olds can ride their first wave, learn with the experts and be spotted as a possible future champion! These sessions are for 8-16 years olds and will be provided by the instructors at Surf South West - the first surf school to be awarded Level 4 status by the British Surfing Association. At the end of the sessions they will nominate the next "Kelly Slater", who walks away with a very nice surfboard!

The Big Sheep - Fathers Day. Sunday 21st June 2009. Treat Dad to a fantastic Fathers Day present this year. A perfect day for Dad and the kids. You can prove to everyone that Dad's just as big a kid as the little ones! Dad's visit for FREE when accompanied by 1 full paying child under 16 on Fathers Day.

Fathers Day at Crealy Great Adventure Park - Sunday the 21st of June 2009 10:00 - 18:00. Celebrate Fathers Day at Crealy and give your dad the day off he deserves! 'My Dad, My Hero' with a special gift for every Father and Grandfather, to show how much they are loved all year round. Crealy Adventure Park, Sidmouth Road, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DR. Call 01395 233200

Rockpool Ramble - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm on Saturday the 27th of June 2009. Guided tour of some of the best rockpools in Devon. No need to book just come along. For more information contact the Centre. Organised by the Devon Wildlife Trust Marine Awareness Officer for Wembury Voluntary Marine Conservation Area. Meet at Wembury Marine Centre. Call 01752 862538

Ottery St Mary Farmers Market - Saturday the 27th of June. Fresh local produce including all varieties of meats, cheeses, cakes and preserves.Open 9am to 1pm. For more information contact the Ottery St Mary Tourist Information Centre on: 01404 813964

The Big Sheep - The South West Chocolate Festival. Saturday the 27th June 2009, 11am until 4pm.

If you have an upcoming event and would like to let our guests know about it please send details to: info@thecottagecompanydevon.co.uk

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