Appledore Village Events Archive

Appledore from the River Torridge Sunset view from Pebble Ridge, The Torridge towards Bideford Tarka Morrismen

Appledore Photographic Competition - for further details go HERE
The Appledore Band - Monday evening concerts on Appledore Quay - 8.00pm - from Mon 2nd June On the quay opposite The Seagate throughout the Summer	On the quay opposite The Seagate throughout the Summer
Appledore Summer Festival - Fri 25 July - Sun 27 July 2014 - a community driven effort to ensure that Appledore can put on a great grassroots show of the best it has on offer: music, arts, crafts, dance sessions, cupcake decorating, Appledore pasty making and lots of delicious food and drink - and just general good fun in all its forms to celebrate the summer season! More info including timetable to follow!!	Various venues in Appledore - on and around the Quay and in local halls.
Appledore & Instow Regatta - Sat 26 July - Tue 5 Aug 2014 129 Years of Maritime Celebration Est. 1885 - See Regatta Programme for further details	On the River Torridge
Commemoration of WW1 - Exhibition of life during 1914-1918 including artefacts, personal stories and memolrabilia, sound and vision - Sun 3 Aug & Mon 4 Aug 2014 Refreshments available. St Mary's Church. Churchfields, Appledore, EX39 1RL	St Mary's Church. Churchfields, Appledore, EX39 1RL
Appledore Carnival - Sun 10 Aug The Appledore Carnival is a major event for the village - the first Carnival was held on 28th October 1903. The Carnival assembles along Staddon Road, Appledore at 3:00pm, judging is at 3:30pm and the Carnival sets off at 4:00pm following an established route from the top of Appledore down to the Quay towards St Mary's Church, along Torridge Road turning right into Jubilee Road, and then back along Irsha Street (the 'wrong' way!) and finishing at the end of Irsha Street near St Mary's Church, Appledore.	Through the village
Appledore Food & Craft Market - Tue 19 Aug 11am to 4pm Come and enjoy our wonderful selection of locally hand-made products: preserves, jewellery, soaps fairies - lots of goodies and all in beautiful Appledore. Freshly made lunch snacks and refreshments available. plenty of parking opposite the hall plus access for wheelchairs.	St Mary's Hall, Churchfields, Appledore, EX39 1RL
Appledore Book Festival - Sat 27th September - Sun 5th October 2014 A splendid line-up of distinguished figures	Various venues in Appledore see Festival website for more details


Appledore Remembrance Day Parade - Remembrance Sunday	The Cenotaph, Appledore

Appledore Food & Craft Market - Tue 27 May 11am to 4pm
Come and enjoy our wonderful selection of locally hand-made products: chutneys, cakes, beads - lots of goodies and all in beautiful Appledore. Freshly made lunch snacks and refreshments available. plenty of easy parking opposite the hall plus access for wheelchairs.

St Mary's Hall, Churchfields, Appledore, EX39 1RL

Appledore History Race - Sun 25 May 2pm
An historical gig race first raced in 1880. Read more about it HERE

from Appledore Car Park Slipway

Tarka Morris - Sadly they have announced this is their last year - so make sure you get along to their performances!
Tue 27 May - West Quay, Appledore and Tue 12 Aug - Appledore Quay (dance program as published on their website HERE)

'RAISE THE ROO£' Charity Gig in Support of Book Relief UK - Fri 30 May 7.30pm
"A fantastic line-up of local musical talent" - See more details and poster HERE

Appledore Community Hall, 1 New Street, Appledore, EX39 1LU

St Mary's Appledore 175th Anniversary Celebrations
- Thursday 19th - Sunday 22nd September 2013
- Church open daily 10.00am until 6.00pm
The churchwardens of St Mary's Parish Church, Appledore, invites you to celebrate the 175th anniversary of their lovely church, picturesquely situated by the river Torridge. On display you will find old church memorabilia, including many pictures, artefacts of our church life. Enjoy refreshments while you discover our church's rich history. Come and share your history of our church life too!

The Rt Revd Nick McKinnel, Bishop of Crediton, will lead a special service of celebration at 10.00am on Sunday 22nd September preceded by a procession along the quay with the Appledore Band.

Click here
for a poster

THE APPLEDORE BAND - Sunday 25th August - 7.30pm start
The climax to the Appledore Band summer promenade concerts is the ‘Last Night of the Proms’ when the concert concludes with a selection of patriotic songs. The quay is packed with enthusiastic revellers singing their hearts out to Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory etc. with a lot of energetic of flag waving interspersed with shouts of ‘Bravo’ and ‘Encore’. At the end of the evening everyone leaves for home with a lighter heart. On Appledore Quay (opposite Seagate) 7.30pm start.

Grand Table Top Sale - Mon 26th August
At 'Devonia' No.1 The Quay, Appledore - starting at 10.30am - in aid of the David Rundle Trust

'Devonia'
1 The Quay
Appledore

Appledore & Instow Regatta - Mon 18th to Sun 25th August
"The Regatta commences with the main 'Regatta Day' on 18th August with competitive W.E.A.R.A. Rowing, N.D.Y.C. Sailing races and loads of other events and activities in both Appledore & Instow.
Throughout the week activities include: Art Show, Crabbing Competition, Fishing Competition, Sailing Boat Race, Greasy Pole Walking, Model Yacht Racing, Outboard Motor Race, Pilot Gig Sprint Race, Rowing, Sculling over the stern and the Boat Tug of War, Miller & Sweep Flour Battle with a variety of other activities and stall holders." All events are listed in the Regatta programme available here

Both sides of the river - Appledore & Instow

8.00pm EVERY MONDAY throughout summer to Monday 19th August on APPLEDORE QUAY OPPOSITE THE SEAGATE
MONDAY NIGHT CONCERTS BY THE APPLEDORE BAND
Appledore Band continues its popular summer season of Monday evening concerts on the quay 8 – 9pm (opposite the Seagate). Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the band. The Training band (not to be confused with the main band) plays beforehand 7.15-7.45pm. In St Mary’s Church if wet.

On Appledore Quay
opposite The Seagate

APPLEDORE SUMMER FESTIVAL - 2nd 3rd & 4th August 2013
The Appledore Summer Festival 2013 is a community driven effort to ensure that Appledore can put on a great grassroots show of the best it has on offer: music, arts, crafts, dance sessions, Cupcake decorating, Appledore Pasty making and lots of delicious food and drink - and just general good fun in all its forms to celebrate the summer season! To get more info go to the Appledore Summer Festival 2013 page

Make sure you get your Appledore accommodation
booked early for our August 2013 event!!

Throughout Appledore!!

SONGS OF PRAISE on Appledore Quay - Sun 4 August 2013 - 5.00pm
with St Mary's Church and Appledore Baptist PLUS the Appledore Band
... in St Mary's if it's raining!
ALL WELCOME! A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR A SINGALONG!

Appledore Carnival - Sun 11 August 2013 - Fun on the quay begins at 4.00 pm
"This time honoured tradition in Appledore never disappoints with the variety of costumes, floats and companies looking to promote themselves, a cause or a business whilst enjoying the whole event and atmosphere making for a really enjoyable afternoon."

Appledore Quay

Appledore Pilot Gig Club	Fri 2 - Sun 4 May 2008	World Pilot Gig Championships - Scilly Isles
Appledore Visual Arts Festival	Thu 29 May - Sun 1 Jun 2008	Details
Appledore Pilot Gig Club	Sat 12 Jul 2008	Appledore Regatta
Flower Festival St Mary's Church, Appledore	Fri 25 Jul - Mon 28 Jul 2008	Further details
Craft Fayre St Mary's Church Hall, Appledore	Fri 25 Jul & Sat 26 Jul 2008	Further details
Concert by Ian Hudson & Friends St Mary's Church, Appledore	Fri 25 Jul 2008	Further details
"Deserted Island Discs" St Mary's Church, Appledore	Sat 26 Jul 2008	Further details
Appledore Regatta	27 Jul 2008
Appledore Carnival "It might be one of North Devon’s smallest carnivals, but what it lacks in size, it certainly makes up for in colour"	Sun 17 Aug 2008	Fun on The Quay begins at 4pm
Tarka Morris Men in Appledore	26 Aug 2008	Appledore Walking Tour + Royal George
Appledore Book Festival	27 Sep - 5 Oct 2008	Diary of Events
Massed Bands Concert 2008 featuring the brass bands of Appledore, Bideford & Hartland (hosted by Appledore Band in 2008)	7.30 pm Sat 11 Oct 2008	At Bideford College Theatre Tickets at the door: Adults £4.00 Children (under 16) £1.00 including Programme Further details

Appledore Book Festival	29 Sep - 7 Oct 2007	Diary of Events
Bideford Folk Festival This week long friendly festival is held in and around the historic port of Bideford, situated in beautiful North Devon, including a free Concert in the park!	13 Aug - 19 Aug 2007	Programme
Appledore Visual Arts Festival Thu 31 May - Sun 3 Jun 2007 10th Anniversary Year	The Festival provided a rich programme of exhibitions, events, residencies, educational projects and workshops involving everyone from internationally recognized artists to locally based craftspeople, children and community groups - something for everyone.
Oldenburg Cruise Fri 18 May 2007 A rare opportunity to board the MS Oldenburg from Appledore!	It was a wonderful evening - CONGRATULATIONS! WELL DONE to the organizers! We all had a splendid time - it was a lovely lively jolly Appledore party!	Some photos of the event have been posted here
Appledore Christmas Fayre	2.00 pm - 4.00 pm - Sat 29 Nov 2008	St Mary's Church Hall, Appledore
Appledore Late Night Shopping	3.00 pm Doors Open for Craft Fair etc 5.00 pm - 8.30 pm - Fri 5 Dec 2008 6.00 pm - Lighting the Beacon	*Craft Fair, Art Exhibition and Christmas Bazaar* *in St Mary's Church Hall* The Appledore shops and galleries welcome you to shop late!
Exmoor Carolers Concert Tel: 471099 for tickets/information	7.30 pm Sat 6 Dec 1008	St Mary's Church, Appledore Admission £5.00 including seasonal refreshments served during the interval
Appledore Singers	2.30 pm Sun 7 Dec 2008	Arlington Court
Appledore Singers	7.30 pm - Tue 9 Dec 2008	Atherington & Umberleigh WI
Village Carol Service	7.30 pm - Wed 17 Dec 2008	Tel: 01237 470469 for further information
Appledore Singers	2.30 pm Sun 21 Dec 2008	The Elizabethan, Westward Ho! There will be guest artists, a wonderful raffle of huge hampers and tea and mince pies
Village Torchlight Procession	7.30 pm - Mon 22 Dec 2008	St Mary's Church, Appledore

Bideford New Year's Eve Riverside Party Bideford has previously been voted one of the ten best places in the world to be on New Year’s Eve. Depending on the weather, between 10 and 20 thousand people descend on Bideford Quay for an evening of frivolity. Many people are in fancy dress and it is generally a happy occasion with relatively few troublesome incidents.	Wed 31st December 2008	Bideford Quay On New Year's Eve this is the place to be for the serious reveller! The celebrations start early in the evening until late. Entertainment culminates in fireworks over the river Torridge For further information contact Bideford TIC at bidefordtic@visit.org.uk or 'phone 01237 477676.
Barnstaple New Year's Eve	Wed 31st December 2008	Barnstaple In The Square you'll see a large music stage with fun and games for the children and adults - and a range of children's entertainment, including bouncy castles, etc...and finally, fireworks at midnight o'er the river Taw.