It’s 9am, it’s the last Friday of the month, it’s the Budleigh Salterton Farmers Market!
In the Exmouth journal this week I saw a story about a girl from Budleigh who received a gold Book Track certificate - and I was curious to see what this was.
Come to the Drop-in Exhibition at The Temple Methodist Church Hall on Wednesday 5th July. Held between 12 noon and 7pm.
The Lower Otter Restoration Project aims to create a more resilient and naturally functioning downstream section of the River Otter, its estuary and immediate surroundings to benefit future generation. Working with local people and organisations, the project plans to maintain and improve public access, provide preventative measures for erosion to the old refuse tip and relocate the cricket club.
Drop-in to the exhibition to learn more about:
- The vision and objectives of the Lower Otter Restoration Project
- What has the project has achieved so far in order to understand the area and narrow down the viable options
- See the four shortlisted designs, learn their pros and cons and leave your feedback
- What are the Projects next intended steps to determine a preferred option and secure funding
To find out more about the Lower Otter Restoration Project, please visit their website.
Want to learn more but unable to attend? Visit lowerotterrestorationproject.co.uk/events after the 6th July to see a copy of the display boards and fill out the feedback form.
Held Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June, Budleigh Salterton's Gala week looks to be jam-packed with lots of fun activities to keep the whole family entertained.
With events held every day, the week long gala is hosted by the Budleigh Salterton Lions Club.
Here's a quick overview of the activities on offer! All Week
- Swimtime - St Peters School Swimming Pool - Intensive Swimming and Fun Swims
- Victoriana at Fairlynch Museum - Memories of Queen Victoria's Reign, Open all week, except Monday
Saturday 27th May
- The Big Breakfast - Public Hall, 9am - 12 noon, In aid of Cancer Research UK
- Childrens' Procession - from Mackerel Square, 1.30pm
- Crowning of the Gala Queen and Princess - 2pm, Opening of the Fete and Gala Week
- Cream Teas- Public Hall 2pm - 4pm, In aid of Force. £2.50 each
- The Adventures of The Lost Dog - Public Hall, 6.30pm - 7pm, A story told through dance.
Sunday 28th May
- Songs of Praise - St Peter's C of E Church, 10.30am
- Dog Show and Have-A-Go Agility - On the Green, 11am onwards
- Childrens' Pavement Artist Competition - Public Hall, 2pm - 4pm
- Beach Fishing Competition - Budleigh Beach, 4.30pm - 8.30pm
- The Adventures of The Lost Dog - Public Hall, 6.30pm - 7pm, A story told through dance.
Monday 29th May
- One Day Art Show - Public Hall, 10am - 4pm
- Pebble Building Competition - Budleigh Beach, Marine Parade, 10am - 11.55pm
- Childrens Fancy Dress Parade and Competition - On the Green, 20pm
- Pudding Club - Public Hall, 7pm
Tuesday 30th May
- Swimtime - St Peters School, 9am onwards
- 'Budleigh in Bloom' Coffee Morning - Public Hall, 9.30am - 2pm
- Whatever the Weather! - Temple Methodist Church Hall and Lawn, 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Crafts, stalls and lots of family fun!
- Evening of Nostalgia - Public Hall, 6.30pm onwards. Hosted by the Budleigh Salterton & District Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday 31st May
- Swimtime - St Peters School, 9am onwards
- Childrens Cycle Competition - St Peters School, 10am
- Fantastic Fun! - Public Hall, 11am - 3pm. Play all day ith activities to suit all ages.
- Cash Bingo - Public Hall, Doors open 6pm, eyes down 7.30pm
Thursday 1st June
- Swimtime - St Peters School, 9am onwards
- Coffee Morning and Bazaar - Public Hall, 10.30am - 12.30pm
- Grease - Public Hall, Doors open 6pm with Film starting at 7pm
- The Big Interactive Family Quiz - Budleigh Salterton Football Club, Doors open 7.30pm, 8pm start
Friday 2nd June
- Swimtime - St Peters School, 9am onwards
- Exmouth RNLI Coffee Morning and Stalls - Public Hall, 10am onwards
- Budleigh Salterton Carnival Disco - Public Hall, 8pm till late
Saturday 3rd June
- Summer Fair - Public Hall, 10am - 12 noon. In aid of The Little Valley Animal Shelter
- Salterton Hootenanny Hoedown Horror! - Public Hall, Doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. A Murder Mystery Dinner with The Salterton Drama Club
- Budleigh Salterton Male Voice Choir - St Peters Church, 7.30pm. With Worcester Male Voice Choir as guests.
- Family Disco and the Football Club - Budleigh Salterton football Club, 7.30pm
Sunday 4th June
- Family Fun Run - Starting at the Lime Kiln Car Park, 12 noon. In add off the Town Christmas Lights
- Cake Sale - Lime Kiln Car Park, 11.30pm - 30 minutes following end of Fun fun. In aid of Nepal's Children
- Fmily Treasure Hunt - Starting at the Public Hall, 2.30pm - 3.30pm.
- Quiz Night - The Dog and Donkey in Knowle Village, 8pm - 10pm
To find out more about the event and how to book, please click here.
With the snap election coming up, Brexit negotiations looming and the political landscape of Britain about to change forever why not head over to St Peters Church in Budleigh Salterton and find out how diplomacy used to work?
If like me, most of what you remember of Elizabethan history has become muddled with quotes from classic comedy Blackadder, then this might just be the event for you.
Award-winning historian, archaeologist and broadcaster Dr Sam Wills, in conjunction with the Budleigh Literary Festival will host an evening recounting the campaign battle between the Spanish Armarda and the Royal Navy in 1588.
Learn about the battles, the logistics and the resources of both fleets and sail away into an era that formed relations between England and Spain for years to come on what promises to be an interesting and informative evening.
The talk takes place on the 12th May at St Peters church at 7pm, book in advance at the Budleigh Literary Festival website.
Oh, and you can also have a glass of wine! What more could you want?
Held on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April, Budleigh's very own food and drink festival promotes 'Buy Local' to support food producers and other local businesses in East Devon and is completely free to enter.
Organized and run entirely by volunteers, Budleigh Salterton Food and Drink Festival is suitable for all ages. Get involved with the wide variety of activities including:
- Live Music
- Cookery and Food nutrition Demonstrationo
- Children's crafts
- Music and food workshops
- Family entertainment
- Food, drink and craft market
The main festival is held at the Public Hall and on the adjacent Green however many surrounding shops, businesses and pubs join in with the weekends festivities.
To find out more about the Budleigh Salterton Food and Drink Festival please visit budleighfoodanddrink.org.uk.
Come at see the Salterton Drama Club perform their latest production 'Outside Edge' at the Salterton Playhouse.
With performances each night at 7.30pm between Monday 4th and Friday 8th March and a 2.30pm Matinee on Saturday 9th March 2019, early booking is essential to ensure availability.
A comedy by Richard Harris - A rip roaring comedy where an afternoon's cricket turns into utter chaos! 'Fast paced and guaranteed to have you in hysterics'
To book tickets, please call
Bicton Botanical Gardens
With a variety of activities on offer, Bicton Botanical Gardens is sure to please. Take a stroll through the historical gardens and look at the exotics plants found in Bicton's four glasshouses. Why not take a ride on the woodland railway which takes you around the park on a 25 minute 1.5 mile journey.
There are plenty of activities for the children to enjoy, with Bicton boasting both indoor and ourdoor play areas and a nature trail.
With plenty more to offer, please click here to find out more.
Fairlynch Museum and Arts Centre
Opened in 1967, Fairlynch Museum and Arts Centre is a great place to learn about the history of Budleigh Saltertion. With exhibits that cover a vAriety of different areas, you can learn about Smuggling, Natural History and anything in between.
Also featuring a vast art collection with most work by artists of local significance, the museum, open in the afternoon, is suitable for all ages.
To learn more about what the Fairlynch Museum and Arts Centre has to offer, visit their website.
Fancy a night out? I've had a look to see what upcoming performances are on near Budleigh salterton and in the surrounding area and this is what I've fond so far...
The distinguished author ALEXANDER MCCALL SMITH CBE will be at ST Peter’s Church, Budleigh Salterton on Saturday, 25 May 2019 at 6PM
TICKETS £15.00 (INCL. VAT @ 20%) PLUS A BOOKING FEE OF £1.00 PER TICKET Available from Budleigh Salterton Information Centre
Budleigh Salterton Music Festival 2019 - 12th - 20th July 2019
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival 2019 - 18th - 22nd September
18th – 22nd September 2019.
Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival. Taking place from Wednesday the 18th - Sunday the 22nd September!
The line-up includes inspiring talks, readings, workshops and in conversations with prize-winning and critically acclaimed authors. Alongside some of the UK's finest novelists, we offer audiences a chance to hear talented playwrights, historians, biographers, scientists, broadcasters, economists and rising literary stars.
Tickets will be available from July.
More information on the event can be found at the official website here http://www.budlitfest.org.uk/
The Festival location
The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival
The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival - share the talent!
The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) organisation are launching a new walkers guide for the 38 mile route covering the East Devon Way. This also includes a business directory promoting food, drink and accommodation as well as activities along the way.
They are looking for East Devon's hidden gems that they may be unaware off but others may well know about and would like to promote them. Here is a list of what they are looking for -
- Accommodation providers, camp sites, self catering, B&B's and Hotels
- Local food producers, farm shops and deli's for people to purchase food for picnics
- Cafe's, tea rooms and somewhere to get a traditional Devon Cream Tea
- Pubs and restaurants
- Outdoor businesses, rural enterprises, luggage transfer companies, dog friendly businesses, cycle shops/hire and repairs and horse riding business.
They are also looking for tales of local history, legends, flora and fauna, special places, amazing views and perhaps photos from local people.
You can send you business details to the AONB if you wish to be a part of the project.
The East Devon Way covers 38 miles between Exmouth and Lyme Regis in south east Devon. As well as these larger towns smaller towns are passed through such as Newton Poppleford, Sidbury, Colyton, Uplyme and of course her in Sidmouth. This then links back to the South West Coastal Path at both ends of the route.
You can send your details to the following places -
Phone the team on 01404 46663
Email the team on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
AONB are looking for people to send them any hidden gems in your local town.
Local Hairdresser scoops top prize.
Budleigh Salterton's inspiring hairdresser, Daniel Neaves has been crowned one of Britain's top employers. The owner of DKN Hairdressing has been recognised for his excellence in business and apprenticeships in the UK.
He defeated 1500 entrants to become the winner of this prestigious award including Barclays, McDonalds, Virgin Media, ITV and Starbucks.
The award ceremony was held at the LG area NEC Birmingham with a speech from the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg the importance of apprenticeships and Daniel's contribution to the cause.
Sir Timothy West was in town to perform with the English Piano Trio at St Peter’s Church, and visited the Salterton Arms with his wife, Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales, and a group of friends.
The Salterton Arms’ Nick Stiling said: “Someone rang us about three months ago and said can we book a table for about eight people on Sunday night. I said we don’t normally do food on Sunday night, but would open the kitchen just for them, not knowing who it was.”