Dowland's 3rd Country Fair and Dog Show looks promising with extra attractions and a full programme for the main ring.

New for this year: North Devon Gun Dog Display and a Dog Display Team that recently performed at Crufts - the world's largest dog show.

Lewis Cottage, Spreyton

Lewis Cottage, Spreyton, nr Crediton, Devon, EX17 5AA, is open for the National Gardens Scheme on Saturday 19, Sunday 20, May and Sunday 10 June, 2012, from 12pm to 5pm. Visitors also welcome by appointment including groups. Admission is £4, children are free. There will be home-made teas and light refreshments.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee and London 2012 Olympic Games

North Tawton Afternoon Tea Party with Entertainment for all parishioners aged 70 years or over in 2012.

Illuminate a brilliant 14th century patterned alphabet with Holbein Gold. Create a unique design with Judith Richardson-Dawes expert tuition at Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, on Friday 18 May, 2012, commencing at 11am.

Proudly present their 6th annual Art and Craft Fair in Whitestone Parish Hall on Sunday 13 May, 2012. Famous local artists will be showing their work and may even be painting during the Fair – and there'll be some fine art photography.

Creative Whitestone

Crafts include woodturning, glass engraving, exotic garden sculptures, fine wood fretwork, pottery, silk necklaces, scarves and cardigans, silver and semi-precious stone jewellery, stained glass, decoupage, quilts, bags, knitted things and handmade books.

For those that annually await the return of Everybody’s Embroidery Event to Cheriton Bishop Village Hall, the wait has been a little longer this year since it became necessary for the organiser’s to hold it a few weeks later than usual.

On Saturday 12 May, 2012, from 10am until 4pm, admission free, the members of Cheriton Bishop West Country Embroiderers Group welcome visitors to not only view needlecraft of the highest quality, but also to participate in a “Quiltathlon Raffle” by selecting and purchasing cotton fabric squares of their own choice which group members will then sew together to produce a quilt in front at their very eyes. The more squares that are purchased the bigger will be the quilt; and, as with the event, the proceeds go to charity.

On Friday 27 July, 2012, the eyes of the world will be on London for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, when the Olympic Flame arrives at the Olympic Stadium for the lighting of the caldron to signify the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Olympic Games 27 July - 12 August 2012

In the build up to the start of the event, the Olympic Flame will make its journey from Greece and arrive in the UK on May 18, ready for the Olympic Torch Relay to begin the following day.

Representing peace, unity and friendship, the Flame will start its 70-day journey around the UK heading towards the Olympic Stadium. The Flame carried throughout the distance by 8,000 inspirational Torchbearers.

On Monday 21 May, 2012, from 7.28am onwards, the Olympic Torch will travel from Exeter to West Devon and be carried through the following communities:

If you are between the age of 16 and 25 years of age, and really lost as to what to do with your life right now, then why not take on this exciting challenge, you might be amazed as to what you could achieve.

This 12 weeks personal development programme has been set up by The Prince’s Trust and Torridge Training Services (TTS) to help young people who are currently not in education, training or employment to explore other opportunities which could lead them on the way to a career path.

Team is a 12-week personal development course, offering work experience, qualifications, practical skills, community projects and a residential week.

North Tawton Rangers are hosting a scrumptious Pudding Party at the Town Hall on Thursday 26 April 2012. A popular fundraising event which commences at 7pm. Tickets cost £5 (available on the door) and include tea and coffee. Try as many different, delicious, puddings as you like!