Hallowe'en events in North Devon

By [rrothery]

● Something spooky's going on at Bicclescombe Park this half term – a fancy dress treasure hunt for all the family. Ilfracombe's award-winning park hosts the annual Hallowe'en Treasure Hunt on Sunday (November 2) from 11am to 3pm. Everyone is encouraged to go along in fancy dress and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. There will be a variety of fun games throughout the day and hot and cold food and drinks to buy in the Tea Rooms. Councillor Dave Butt, lead member for youth and diversity, said: "The treasure hunt at Bicclescombe Park is always popular and a great way to keep the kids occupied during half term. It's also free, so an excellent day out for all the family to enjoy." Bicclescombe Park also hosts art and craft activities with a Hallowe'en theme today (Thursday October 30) and tomorrow (October 31) between 11am and 2pm. The craft activities are free and aimed at children aged eight to 14 years, although children under eight can also attend if accompanied by an adult. Bicclescombe Park is just off the A361 as you enter Ilfracombe from Braunton and is signposted from the road. For more information, call the parks team on 01271 388326 or e-mail parks@northdevon.gov.uk

● For some frightfully good fun head to the Playhut ,Cafe Blue Bar in Ilfracombe tomorrow (October 31) at 4pm. There's a Kid's Fancy Dress Hallowe'en Party for children up to 10 years old which includes pumpkin carving and face painting. Entrance is £2 per child.

● For something a bit different this Hallowe'en, Hatherleigh Youth Group, along with Seize The Moment, present a day of arts and leisure events for children over 10. Live and Loud takes place tomorrow (October 31) and runs from 1pm to 10pm. There will be exciting workshops where you can learn about DJing and rap, music technology and recording sessions for bands, circus skills, back drop painting, football on the multi use games area, cake decorating and a massive Hallowe'en theme graffiti demo by Doodledubz. There will also be a host of youth club activities including gaming, arts, and much more. The evening event is hosted by Chase with a line up of acts from North Devon including The Confused from Braunton, Guadamoodo from Torridge, Seven Sins from Northam, Harry from Ashreigney and Tabloid Generation from Torrington. DJ Scarpa will mix up the beats with guest DJs from Buckland Brewer and Parkham. There will also be other acts on the night and an acoustic area outside. A Hallowe'en barbecue will be available and there will be prizes for the best costumes. The whole event costs £4 but tickets are available for either the day event at £3 or the evening event at £3. For more information visit www.seize-the-moment.net or call 07773 679559.

● In Bratton Fleming The Kabin Youth Club opens tomorrow (Friday, October 31) with a Hallowe'en Party billed as Spooksville. It's for children aged five and above. Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Entry is £1.50 and there will be boy and girl fancy dress prizes, as well as a disco, games and other prizes. 'The Scary Walk' and 'The Mummy Game' are back by popular request. For further information contact Annie: 01598 710907, Anita: 01598 710070 or Holly: 01598 710643.

● Fremington and District Community Group hold a Hallowe'en Party on Saturday (November 1) in Fremington Parish Hall at 2pm. Tickets £2 per child available from Spar. Under-fives must be accompanied by an adult.● Tomorrow (October 31) there will be free pumpkin carving in the marquee at the Silverwood Heights entrance to Yeo Valley Woodlands, Barnstaple, from 2pm to 4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is organised by Friends of Yeo Valley Woodlands and North Devon District Council Parks Department.● Tomorrow (October 31) there's a Fancy Dress Hallowe'en Walk at Yeo Valley Woodlands (Barnstaple), 6pm -8pm to be followed by family barbecue. Sponsor forms, in aid of Friends of Yeo Valley Woodlands are available from Frankmarsh Store.● In Combe Martin a Hallowe'en Parade is scheduled to take place tomorrow (October 31). Posters with details can be found in the village.● Try The Witch will be staged in South Molton's Assembly Rooms tomorrow (October 31) from 7pm until 10pm. The production by Pastpresent of Torrington and Gateways Theatre of South Molton explores the history of witch trials. Entry is £3 per person. For details ring 01769 572951 or info@southmoltonmuseum.org● There's Hallowe'en storytelling tomorrow afternoon (October 31) in South Molton Library at 4pm. Children aged between four and 10 years old can enjoy a scary, fun, storytelling session. A donation of £1 per child is appreciated. Booking is advised as numbers are limited: 01769 572128 or 01769 572951 (info@southmoltonmuseum.org).● Bratton Fleming Baptist Church has a Hallelujah Party (a Christian alternative to a Hallowe'en party) on Friday (October 31) from 6pm, for children aged between five and 11 years old. Parents and guardians are welcome too.● There's a Hallowe'en disco at North Molton Sports and Community Centre on Saturday (November 1) at 7.30pm. It's fancy dress and tickets are £3 each or £5 per couple, available from Bulled's shop.● Parkham Spinners hold a Hallowe'en Fancy Dress disco tomorrow (October 31) at the Allardice Hall, Parkham, from 7pm. There will be prizes for the best dressed. It's £1.50 entry (plus a 50p fine for those who don't wear fancy dress). There will be a raffle, tuck shop and games. ● In Petrockstowe the play area committee hold their annual Hallowe'en Party tomorrow (October 31) in the Baxter Hall at 4.30pm. Tickets: £3 including tea. The party is aimed at children up to 12 years old, accompanied by an adult. To book tickets please phone Julie on: 01837 810898 or Helen on: 01837 810629.● Marwood Starlight Party takes place in the Old Rectory 6pm - 7.30pm tomorrow (October 31). This is an alternative Hallowe'en party involving a torchlit treasure hunt for children and families.● Ghosties, ghoulies and long-legged beasties may well be seen in the village of Beaford tomorrow (October 31). If you are of a nervous disposition you should avoid The Globe Inn where there will be a gathering of spooks dressed to kill having their annual night out. If you're a brave enough you can dress up and join them for some spooky fun.● The Laurels in Petrockstowe holds a Hallowe'en Karaoke Night on Saturday (November 1) at 8.30pm.● A Hallowe'en Party has been organised to raise funds for Ilfracombe's Boxing Club. The party takes place at the Vision Community Centre in Slade Valley Road, at 7pm tomorrow (October 31). Entry is £1 for adults and 50p for children.● The Big Sheep, near Bideford, holds its popular Spooktacular Hallowe'en Festival every day from 10am to 6pm until Saturday November 1. Evening Hallowe'en parties take place at 6.30pm today (October 30), Friday (October 31) and Saturday (November 1). For further information about prices contact The Big Sheep on: 01237 472366.● Atlantis at Atlantic Village is holding a Happy Hallowe'en Festival until Saturday (November 1) with plenty of non-scary fun for younger ones. Today (Thursday October 30) at 6pm there's a Happy Hallowe'en Party with every child receiving a free pumpkin and treat. Places for the party are limited so book on: 01237 478888. ● A new Esoteric Centre of Excellence will be open at Tapeley Park, Instow tomorrow (October 31) at 10am. There will be a fancy dress competition, witch drawing competition, face painting, morris dancing plus music from Jaden Cornelious, Sarah-Louise Ward and Tim Steer. There will be a Hallowe'en disco in the courtyard, tarot readers, vegetable carving, children's games and family ghost walk at 4pm. ● There's a Pumpkin Day at Cow Green Community Garden today (October 30) from 10.45am until 12.45pm. Take your own pumpkin to carve. There will be an outdoor cooking demonstration of pumpkin soup. Contact Jane at the volunteer centre on: 01271 866300.● Ilfracombe Victorian Celebrations hold a candlelit procession from the harbour to Runnymede Gardens tomorrow (October 31). Meet at 5.30pm on the harbour in Hallowe'en fancy dress. On arrival at Runnymede Gardens there will be a barbecue and Victorian stalls plus games. Blazing Sounds will play at the bandstand.● There's a Hallowe'en Night Special at The Wellington Arms tomorrow (October 31) with fancy dress, apple bobbing, spooky games, toffee apples and a barbecue. Tickets £2 in aid of Ilfracombe Lifeboat. Fremington and District Community Group hold a Hallowe'en Party on Saturday (November 1) in Fremington Parish Hall at 2pm. Tickets £2 per child available from Spar. Under-fives must be accompanied by an adult.

● Tomorrow (October 31) there will be free pumpkin carving in the marquee at the Silverwood Heights entrance to Yeo Valley Woodlands, Barnstaple, from 2pm to 4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is organised by Friends of Yeo Valley Woodlands and North Devon District Council Parks Department.

● Tomorrow (October 31) there's a Fancy Dress Hallowe'en Walk at Yeo Valley Woodlands (Barnstaple), 6pm -8pm to be followed by family barbecue. Sponsor forms, in aid of Friends of Yeo Valley Woodlands are available from Frankmarsh Store.

● In Combe Martin a Hallowe'en Parade is scheduled to take place tomorrow (October 31). Posters with details can be found in the village.● Try The Witch will be staged in South Molton's Assembly Rooms tomorrow (October 31) from 7pm until 10pm. The production by Pastpresent of Torrington and Gateways Theatre of South Molton explores the history of witch trials. Entry is £3 per person. For details ring 01769 572951 or info@southmoltonmuseum.org● There's Hallowe'en storytelling tomorrow afternoon (October 31) in South Molton Library at 4pm. Children aged between four and 10 years old can enjoy a scary, fun, storytelling session. A donation of £1 per child is appreciated. Booking is advised as numbers are limited: 01769 572128 or 01769 572951 (info@southmoltonmuseum.org).● Bratton Fleming Baptist Church has a Hallelujah Party (a Christian alternative to a Hallowe'en party) on Friday (October 31) from 6pm, for children aged between five and 11 years old. Parents and guardians are welcome too.● There's a Hallowe'en disco at North Molton Sports and Community Centre on Saturday (November 1) at 7.30pm. It's fancy dress and tickets are £3 each or £5 per couple, available from Bulled's shop.● Parkham Spinners hold a Hallowe'en Fancy Dress disco tomorrow (October 31) at the Allardice Hall, Parkham, from 7pm. There will be prizes for the best dressed. It's £1.50 entry (plus a 50p fine for those who don't wear fancy dress). There will be a raffle, tuck shop and games. ● In Petrockstowe the play area committee hold their annual Hallowe'en Party tomorrow (October 31) in the Baxter Hall at 4.30pm. Tickets: £3 including tea. The party is aimed at children up to 12 years old, accompanied by an adult. To book tickets please phone Julie on: 01837 810898 or Helen on: 01837 810629.● Marwood Starlight Party takes place in the Old Rectory 6pm - 7.30pm tomorrow (October 31). This is an alternative Hallowe'en party involving a torchlit treasure hunt for children and families.● Ghosties, ghoulies and long-legged beasties may well be seen in the village of Beaford tomorrow (October 31). If you are of a nervous disposition you should avoid The Globe Inn where there will be a gathering of spooks dressed to kill having their annual night out. If you're a brave enough you can dress up and join them for some spooky fun.● The Laurels in Petrockstowe holds a Hallowe'en Karaoke Night on Saturday (November 1) at 8.30pm.● A Hallowe'en Party has been organised to raise funds for Ilfracombe's Boxing Club. The party takes place at the Vision Community Centre in Slade Valley Road, at 7pm tomorrow (October 31). Entry is £1 for adults and 50p for children.● The Big Sheep, near Bideford, holds its popular Spooktacular Hallowe'en Festival every day from 10am to 6pm until Saturday November 1. Evening Hallowe'en parties take place at 6.30pm today (October 30), Friday (October 31) and Saturday (November 1). For further information about prices contact The Big Sheep on: 01237 472366.● Atlantis at Atlantic Village is holding a Happy Hallowe'en Festival until Saturday (November 1) with plenty of non-scary fun for younger ones. Today (Thursday October 30) at 6pm there's a Happy Hallowe'en Party with every child receiving a free pumpkin and treat. Places for the party are limited so book on: 01237 478888. ● A new Esoteric Centre of Excellence will be open at Tapeley Park, Instow tomorrow (October 31) at 10am. There will be a fancy dress competition, witch drawing competition, face painting, morris dancing plus music from Jaden Cornelious, Sarah-Louise Ward and Tim Steer. There will be a Hallowe'en disco in the courtyard, tarot readers, vegetable carving, children's games and family ghost walk at 4pm. ● There's a Pumpkin Day at Cow Green Community Garden today (October 30) from 10.45am until 12.45pm. Take your own pumpkin to carve. There will be an outdoor cooking demonstration of pumpkin soup. Contact Jane at the volunteer centre on: 01271 866300.● Ilfracombe Victorian Celebrations hold a candlelit procession from the harbour to Runnymede Gardens tomorrow (October 31). Meet at 5.30pm on the harbour in Hallowe'en fancy dress. On arrival at Runnymede Gardens there will be a barbecue and Victorian stalls plus games. Blazing Sounds will play at the bandstand.● There's a Hallowe'en Night Special at The Wellington Arms tomorrow (October 31) with fancy dress, apple bobbing, spooky games, toffee apples and a barbecue. Tickets £2 in aid of Ilfracombe Lifeboat. In Combe Martin a Hallowe'en Parade is scheduled to take place tomorrow (October 31). Posters with details can be found in the village.

● Try The Witch will be staged in South Molton's Assembly Rooms tomorrow (October 31) from 7pm until 10pm. The production by Pastpresent of Torrington and Gateways Theatre of South Molton explores the history of witch trials. Entry is £3 per person. For details ring 01769 572951 or info@southmoltonmuseum.org

● There's Hallowe'en storytelling tomorrow afternoon (October 31) in South Molton Library at 4pm. Children aged between four and 10 years old can enjoy a scary, fun, storytelling session. A donation of £1 per child is appreciated. Booking is advised as numbers are limited: 01769 572128 or 01769 572951 (info@southmoltonmuseum.org).

● Bratton Fleming Baptist Church has a Hallelujah Party (a Christian alternative to a Hallowe'en party) on Friday (October 31) from 6pm, for children aged between five and 11 years old. Parents and guardians are welcome too.

● There's a Hallowe'en disco at North Molton Sports and Community Centre on Saturday (November 1) at 7.30pm. It's fancy dress and tickets are £3 each or £5 per couple, available from Bulled's shop.

● Parkham Spinners hold a Hallowe'en Fancy Dress disco tomorrow (October 31) at the Allardice Hall, Parkham, from 7pm. There will be prizes for the best dressed. It's £1.50 entry (plus a 50p fine for those who don't wear fancy dress). There will be a raffle, tuck shop and games.

● In Petrockstowe the play area committee hold their annual Hallowe'en Party tomorrow (October 31) in the Baxter Hall at 4.30pm. Tickets: £3 including tea. The party is aimed at children up to 12 years old, accompanied by an adult. To book tickets please phone Julie on: 01837 810898 or Helen on: 01837 810629.

● Marwood Starlight Party takes place in the Old Rectory 6pm - 7.30pm tomorrow (October 31). This is an alternative Hallowe'en party involving a torchlit treasure hunt for children and families.

● Ghosties, ghoulies and long-legged beasties may well be seen in the village of Beaford tomorrow (October 31). If you are of a nervous disposition you should avoid The Globe Inn where there will be a gathering of spooks dressed to kill having their annual night out. If you're a brave enough you can dress up and join them for some spooky fun.

● The Laurels in Petrockstowe holds a Hallowe'en Karaoke Night on Saturday (November 1) at 8.30pm.

● A Hallowe'en Party has been organised to raise funds for Ilfracombe's Boxing Club. The party takes place at the Vision Community Centre in Slade Valley Road, at 7pm tomorrow (October 31). Entry is £1 for adults and 50p for children.

● The Big Sheep, near Bideford, holds its popular Spooktacular Hallowe'en Festival every day from 10am to 6pm until Saturday November 1. Evening Hallowe'en parties take place at 6.30pm today (October 30), Friday (October 31) and Saturday (November 1). For further information about prices contact The Big Sheep on: 01237 472366.

● Atlantis at Atlantic Village is holding a Happy Hallowe'en Festival until Saturday (November 1) with plenty of non-scary fun for younger ones. Today (Thursday October 30) at 6pm there's a Happy Hallowe'en Party with every child receiving a free pumpkin and treat. Places for the party are limited so book on: 01237 478888.

● A new Esoteric Centre of Excellence will be open at Tapeley Park, Instow tomorrow (October 31) at 10am. There will be a fancy dress competition, witch drawing competition, face painting, morris dancing plus music from Jaden Cornelious, Sarah-Louise Ward and Tim Steer. There will be a Hallowe'en disco in the courtyard, tarot readers, vegetable carving, children's games and family ghost walk at 4pm.

● There's a Pumpkin Day at Cow Green Community Garden today (October 30) from 10.45am until 12.45pm. Take your own pumpkin to carve. There will be an outdoor cooking demonstration of pumpkin soup. Contact Jane at the volunteer centre on: 01271 866300.

● Ilfracombe Victorian Celebrations hold a candlelit procession from the harbour to Runnymede Gardens tomorrow (October 31). Meet at 5.30pm on the harbour in Hallowe'en fancy dress. On arrival at Runnymede Gardens there will be a barbecue and Victorian stalls plus games. Blazing Sounds will play at the bandstand.

● There's a Hallowe'en Night Special at The Wellington Arms tomorrow (October 31) with fancy dress, apple bobbing, spooky games, toffee apples and a barbecue. Tickets £2 in aid of Ilfracombe Lifeboat.