A celebration of the rich cultural life of North Devon. Every year over the month of June there are over 200 events in 80 towns and villages featuring top quality arts and entertainment alongside many events inspired and associated with the history, lifestyle and outstanding natural beauty of the area. Encompassing stunning coastlines, North Devon's Biosphere Reserve, the wild magnificence of Exmoor and the Culm Grassland of Ruby Country, you really are spoilt for choice! Visit: www.northdevontheatres.org.uk/northdevonfestival/festival.asp For the programme visit: www.northdevontheatres.org.uk/northdevonfestival/ndf08brochure.pdf Alan Dodd, North Devon Festival Co-ordinator, Tel: 01271 324242

As part of the 2008 North Devon Festival, the AONB Local Life Photographic Competition is running until 6th July 2008. Photographers of all ages are invited to grab a camera and capture the essence of local life within the North Devon AONB and the North Devon Festival. Visit the photographic competition page on this website for more information and an entry form. Closing date 6th July 2008.

Running from 29th May - 1st June 2008. The Festival is a truly unique experience, it offers children and adults alike the opportunity to explore their creativity and to interact and work with successful artists from all over the UK. Visit www.appledorearts.org for information. Please send any post to: Appledore Visual Arts Festival, 3 Marine Parade, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PJ. Email: info@appledorearts.org. Tel: 07900 212 747

For all rockpooling events, nets are provided (please don’t bring your own) and events last for 1 ½ - 2 hours. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (water sandals, old trainers or wellies) for all events. Dogs are not permitted on any walks. Unless otherwise stated, costs are £1 adult, 50p child and £2.50 family. For all events, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must take responsibility for them and their safety. DWT welcomes people from all backgrounds and abilities at its events. Please bear in mind many of these events are in remote locations, on uneven ground with difficult access. Some beaches are more accessible than others, please contact us to discuss your needs (or ideas or feedback). We also maintain three indoor rockpool aquaria and displays, please contact us for more details. For further information contact Devon Wildlife Trust on 01271 812777 or 07977491468 or email dwildlifetrust@clara.co.uk or see www.devonwildlifetrust.org

For all rockpooling events, nets are provided (please don’t bring your own) and events last for 1 ½ - 2 hours. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear (water sandals, old trainers or wellies) for all events. Dogs are not permitted on any walks. Unless otherwise stated, costs are £1 adult, 50p child and £2.50 family. For all events, children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must take responsibility for them and their safety. DWT welcomes people from all backgrounds and abilities at its events. Please bear in mind many of these events are in remote locations, on uneven ground with difficult access. Some beaches are more accessible than others, please contact us to discuss your needs (or ideas or feedback). We also maintain three indoor rockpool aquaria and displays, please contact us for more details. For further information contact Devon Wildlife Trust on 01271 812777 or 07977491468 or email dwildlifetrust@clara.co.uk or see www.devonwildlifetrust.org