·            Ashburton Community Folk Orchestra led by award winning, Community Musician, David Faulkner on Thursday mornings in Ashburton Community Arts Centre. “Make a big band, make some music, have some fun!” Play music from Devon and beyond; develop music skills & learning by ear; play in harmony; scores and sound files provided. Acoustic instruments and all levels of ability welcome. £9 per session; concessions available. Remaining dates for the summer term are 6, 13, 20, 27 June; 4 & 18 July 2024. For more information on how to join please contact David Faulkner - email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 07967 121985. See Facebook.

·            Ashburton Community Folk Orchestra will be playing various gigs over the coming months, including Widecombe Fair (see above) on 10 September.

You can see a video of Ashburton Community Folk Orchestra in action, at last year’s Arts Centre gig for ‘Ashburton Safe Haven’ – watch at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xk_tHE_lbY.