Press release from The Almhouse Association, 15th June 2026:

The town of Budleigh Salterton celebrated a historic milestone on Tuesday 9 th June as His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester, Royal Vice-Patron of The Almshouse Association, officially opened the town's first-ever purpose-built almshouses and the first new almshouse charity established in the UK in fifty years.
The landmark development at 4 East Budleigh Road has been delivered by The
Shandford Trust, a local charity established following the 2020 closure and subsequent sale of the Shandford Residential Care Home.
Accompanied by the Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, Lee Howell OBE QFSM
FIFireE DL and Nick Phillips, CEO of The Almshouse Association, His Royal
Highness was welcomed by prominent regional and county figures. These included Gina Woodcraft, the Mayor of Budleigh Salterton and the Lord Clinton.
During the visit, The Duke went on a guided tour of the three newly completed,
highly sustainable homes. Designed to offer warmth, exceptional comfort, and very low running costs, the dwellings accommodate local single residents or couples of limited means. The Duke spent time meeting the very first residents to cross the threshold this spring, who spoke warmly about their secure new homes.
His Royal Highness was also introduced to the adjoining Seachange Community
Centre, a ground-breaking local health and wellbeing facility. This unique partnership ensures that all almshouse residents have direct access to on-call assistance and support networks provided by the neighbouring Seachange staff.
Nick Phillips, CEO, The Almshouse Association comments: “The Almshouse
Association is thrilled to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to
officially open the first new almshouse charity in fifty years. This is particularly
significant at a time when many established almshouse charities are expanding. It is a wonderful accolade to see the community come together to establish a new
charity!
We warmly welcome The Shandford Trust into our community, marking a fantastic milestone for the modern almshouse movement. It is inspiring to see a new almshouse charity established, highlighting how this ancient model of community-led housing remains as vital and relevant today as it has ever been.
Across the UK, the benefits of almshouses for local people in housing need are
incredible. They offer safe, affordable, and truly supportive homes within vibrant,
independent communities.
However, to meet the growing housing challenges of today, we need this movement to scale up. We are actively looking for more almshouse charities to be started across the country. To achieve this, we urgently need more philanthropists to step forward with funding, and more dedicated trustees to give their time and expertise to run these vital new charities. The Shandford Trust is a brilliant example of what is possible, and we hope their success inspires others to help us build a legacy for many more communities across the UK.”
Chris Davis, Chair of The Shandford Trust said:
'The Trustees are very grateful to His Royal Highness for inaugurating Budleigh
Salterton’s first almshouses. The completion of this initial project marks only the
beginning for our local charity. Driven by our team of professional local volunteer
trustees, The Shandford Trust is already actively seeking new build or conversion
opportunities to establish more new almshouses, ensuring older generations can
remain safely within their communities for decades to come.'
Following a series of celebratory speeches with project supporters, the Budleigh
Salterton community presented His Royal Highness with a specially commissioned painting of Otter Head, beautifully captured by a local member of the Budleigh Art Club. To conclude the historic visit, His Royal Highness officially unveiled a dedicated commemorative plaque to mark the opening.

​Message received from Devon Highways on 8th June 2026:

Due to the major deterioration of Budleigh High Street and Fore Street contingency money has been made available to resurface the road under emergency works.

To be able to carry out these important works DCC will need to close the road on 16th/17th/18th June (weather dependant) from 7pm – 7am. We will require any car owners that park there during this time to kindly move them so we can effectively deliver these works.

Further information about these closures can be found on Causeway one.network - Works reference DG100-CGPATORD2600415A
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1. Take a photo of a tree important to you
2. Explain in 50 words or less why the tree is important to you
3. Tell us the species (if known)
4. Where the tree is located (use 'what3words' location if possible)
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The winners will be announced on 5th December 2026 at the National Tree Week at Peter Hall, Budleigh Salterton. 

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The East Budleigh Scarecrow Festival is back on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June!  Come along for a weekend of fun and games for every age.

View the imaginative display of scarecrows created by our village residents
using their wit, invention and recycling skills.

There will be plenty of activities and refreshments to enjoy with the Village Hall at the heart of the event, where refreshments, including bacon rolls and cream teas, will be on sale between 11am and 4pm each day, along with a variety of stalls featuring local crafts and activities, cakes, pre-loved books, and plants.   
Don’t miss East Devon Rock Choir performing on Saturday and there will be musical entertainment on Sunday by our popular local performers.
 
The Scarecrow Festival would not be the same without the ‘Roger Conant Duck Race’. Choose your racer ready for the sprint from ‘East Budleigh’ to ‘Salem’ to win a cash prize. And if you don’t win on Saturday, don’t worry, there’s another chance on Sunday!

Some wonderful local businesses are supporting this fundraising event and have
generously provided great prizes to be won in our raffle, held on both days. Grateful thanks go to Gilbert Stephens Solicitors for their sponsorship of the festival.
Got a head for heights? If so, there will be a chance to go up the All Saints church bell tower to admire the beautiful countryside around the village. You can also try your hand at bellringing on both afternoons between 2 and 4pm.
Also at the church, there will be a display of knitted garments being prepared to send to Moldova and Ukraine with the charity CR2EE.
 
Dog owners, don’t forget to join in at midday on Sunday at the Recreation Field for the East Budleigh Dog Show. There will also be an impressive display of classic cars and rally cars down at East Budleigh Garage.
 
The event will close with a Songs of Praise service in All Saints Church at 6pm on Sunday evening.
 
There will be something for everyone to enjoy! Please bring cash so that you can join in all the fun. (£1 for car parking on the recreation ground)

The Budleigh Lions Club Gala Week is back for 2026.   Starting on Saturday 23rd May, there are numerous events and activities taking place up to Sunday 31st May.

The Lions Club organise the week, with many local clubs, groups, charities and businesses taking part and supporting the event.  It's a fantastic opportunity for local community and visitors to Budleigh to come together, have fun and raise much-needed funds for local charities. 

Gala Week programmes cost £1 and are available in various outlets in the town, including Budleigh Information Centre. Don't forget to join in the 'Spot the Stranger Competition', where each shop window displays an item not normally sold. Entry forms are available in the programme.

Below is a list of everything happening during the week. Please refer to the Gala Week programme for full details of each event.

Saturday 23rd May
Bumper Big Breakfast
Budleigh Community Workshop
Gala Week on the Green
Sketchathon at The Salterton Playhouse
Family Race Night

Sunday 24th May
Pebble Dash
Dog Show and Have-A-Go Agility
Children's Pavement Artist Competition
Songs of Praise

Monday 25th May
Pebble Building/Design Competition
Art Exhibition
Family Sports and Fancy Dress Competition

Tuesday 26th May
Art Exhibition
Family Fun Day
Silent Disco

Wednesday 27th May
Wetland Wildlife Wednesday
The Tortoise and the Hare: A story for Budleigh of the future
Budleigh Youth Club Fun Fest
Bingo

Thursday 28th May
Spring Social Stroll
Traditional Afternoon Tea
Adapting for a Changing Future

Friday 29th May
Coffee Morning
Live Music Bingo

Saturday 30th May
Children's Cycle Competition
Bumper Sale
Chocolate Bingo
Murder at the Club Tropicana

Sunday 31st May
Lions Diabetes Awareness 
Gala Week Walking Treasure Hunt
Lions Club Quiz Night

Budleigh Salterton Lions thank their sponsors and all those who donate monies to help them to put on and co-ordinate Gala Week.  Special thanks to Budleigh Salterton Town Council for their generous donation to enable use of the Public Hall during Gala Week, without which many of the community Gala Week events would be unable to take place.

Budleigh Salterton Lions Club was established in 1980 and currently has over 50 members - men and women who live in Budleigh Salterton, East Budleigh, Otterton and Exmouth.  To join or donate, visit www.budleighlions.com or email [email protected]

A few of the volunteers at Budleigh Information Centre, also known as Love Budleigh, visited Bicton College Military and Protective Services Academy on Wednesday 18th March 2026.
Alan Tilbury, Sarah Coles and Karen Mallard presented Certificates of Participation to the students who had kindly helped marshal the road closure during Budleigh’s Christmas Late Night Shopping event on Friday 28th November 2025. 
The students and their tutor, Bryony Smith, ensured the road closures were efficiently managed, keeping the crowds in the town centre safe while they enjoyed the evening entertainment and late night shopping.  Afterwards, the students made light work of returning all cones and road signs back to Budleigh Information Centre so all roads could be re-opened as quickly as possible.
Christmas Late Night Shopping is an annual event organised by Love Budleigh and Shop Budleigh. It can be difficult getting the required number of volunteers to man the road closures on a cold winter’s evening, so the organisers are very grateful for the academy’s support and to have the opportunity to officially thank the students for their participation. 
The town's next Christmas Late Night Shopping will be on Friday 27th November 2026.

It’s certainly beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in Budleigh!
The town hosted its annual Christmas Late Night Shopping event on Friday 28th November, with shops staying open until late and lots of entertainment on offer during the evening.

The High Street sparkled with the town’s new Christmas lights, and we even had some snow -  thanks to the snow machine outside the Old Post Office!  Many thanks to the shopkeepers for their lovely Christmas window displays and the warm welcome they gave the crowds who swarmed into Budleigh to enjoy the event.  We really are very lucky to have such a wonderful array of independent shops and businesses in our beautiful town.

The Christmas Parade at 6 pm officially opened the event.  Headed by the amazing Honiton Twirlstar Majorettes and joined by Santa and his helpers, the Deputy Town Mayor Cllr Gina Woodcraft, the Children of St Peter’s School and the Exeter Morris Dancers.  The parade made its way to the Temple Methodist church where a carol service was held, organised by the church groups and St Peter’s School.

It was a great night with a wonderful atmosphere full of Christmas spirit. Santa took time off from his busy schedule to join us in his grotto, and singers and entertainers brought seasonal joy to the street.

Thank you to all those that came along to support the event, and to Santa and the shopkeepers, entertainers, organisers and volunteers who make it all possible.

Merry Christmas to you all!

Entertainers:  Honiton Twirlstar Majorettes, Exmouth Town Crier, Exmouth Ladies A Cappella Group, Woodbury Whalers, Exeter Morris Dancers, Budleigh Ukulele Group, Singer Charlotte, Opera Singer Cheryl, Children’s Entertainer, Santa and his Elves.
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Organisers and Volunteers:  Shop Budleigh, Love Budleigh, Budleigh shopkeepers, St Peter’s School and Church groups, Bicton students, road stewards and first aiders.
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Photos and video: Love Budleigh

Information taken from EDDC website, published 10 November 2025.

Budleigh Salterton residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to attend the first public drop-in session for the Budleigh Salterton Beach & Cliff Management Plan (BCMP), led by South West Flood and Coastal and East Devon District Council (EDDC). 

Drop-in session:   Friday 5th December, 2.30 pm to 7 pm at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Station Road, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6RJ.

The BCMP will set out how coastal flooding and cliff erosion risks are managed along Budleigh’s coastline in the years ahead. This first public stage of engagement focuses on raising awareness of the project and gathering local views to help the team better understand community experiences, issues, concerns, opportunities and priorities for the town’s seafront and surrounding coastline.  Members of the Budleigh BCMP project team will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions and explain the project’s aims, timescales, and next steps. 

Alongside the drop-in event, an online survey will be available from Friday 5th of December.  The survey runs in parallel with the drop-in event and forms an important part of this first public stage of engagement giving residents and visitors an opportunity to share their views, priorities and local knowledge to help shape the plan. 

Councillor Geoff Jung, EDDC Portfolio Holder for Environment - Operations, said:
“Budleigh Salterton’s beach and cliffs are a much-loved part of the town, but the coastline is constantly changing. Waves, weather and rising sea levels continue to shape and alter this unique landscape. East Devon District Council and South West Flood & Coastal are planning ahead to understand how best to manage these changes and respond to the challenges they bring. The new Beach & Cliff Management Plan will look at practical and realistic ways to adapt to coastal erosion, flooding, and climate change, while recognising the area’s natural character. Your feedback will help shape the plan and ensure it reflects what matters most to the community. Please take this opportunity to share your views.
Feedback gathered through both the drop-in session and the survey will play a vital role in building a shared understanding of Budleigh’s coastal challenges and opportunities, and in developing long-term, sustainable options for managing the beach and cliffs.”

Click here to view the latest information on EDDC website.

Budleigh came out in force on Saturday night to enjoy another amazing carnival organised by Budleigh Carnival. 
With an amber weather warning in place earlier in the day, there were concerns it might to called off, but during the afternoon the winds died down and by evening the mild dry conditions were perfect for a carnival!
Otter Morris entertained the crowds with their morris dancing in the High Street while waiting for the procession, and the crowds were kept fed and watered by the variety of food and drink available in the town.
The procession started from Seachange at 7.30 pm, continued along Coastguard Road, the seafront, through the High Street and then past the Public Hall to finish in Upper Stoneborough Lane.
People lined the route, marvelling at the wonderful entries and relishing the great carnival atmosphere.  The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Fire Drums led the procession, followed by two fire engines and then an array of wonderful floats, walking entries and majorettes.
Thanks once again to Budleigh Carnival for bringing the carnival to Budleigh - another fantastic display of lights, music and fun enjoyed by all.

The High Street joined in the carnival celebrations and put on some lovely window displays.
Three independent judges walked around the town on Friday morning prior to the main Carnival event on Saturday 4th October. After much deliberation, the judges awarded the top three windows to:

FIRST:  The Treasury
SECOND:  The Hair Lounge
THIRD: The Budleigh Information Centre

The winners were each presented with a certificate and The Treasury received the Chris Coles Memorial Cup, which they will be proud owners of until Budleigh Carnival 2026.
Many thanks to Budleigh Carnival, the judges and the retailers. The wonderfully decorated windows certainly brought the Carnival spirit to the High Street ready for the main event on Saturday evening.

Public Notice: Station Road Closure – Budleigh Salterton
Date: 6–11 October 2025
Station Road, Budleigh Salterton, will be closed from 6 October to 10 October 2025 to allow for essential road resurfacing works.
From 11 October onwards, a temporary traffic light system will be in place while remaining works are completed.

Bus Service Changes: 6-10 Oct
Services will divert between Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton and East Budleigh Road in both directions.
Stops between Public Hall and Stoneborough Lane will not be served.
The nearest alternative stop is Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton.
Normal services will resume from 11 October under traffic light
control.

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained throughout the
works.

For more information, please contact:
Devon County Council Highways Team – 0345 155 1004

Celebrating Kindness and Community in Budleigh
​On Sunday, 28 September 2025, the community of Budleigh Salterton gathered at St Peter’s Church, followed by a reception in the Public Hall, to celebrate the work of its representatives, volunteers, and all who contribute to the life of the town. 
Budleigh Salterton came together to celebrate the work of its representatives, volunteers, and all who contribute to the life of the town. The event, hosted by Budleigh Salterton Town Council, highlighted the strength of community networks and the importance of kindness in building a caring and resilient town.
The theme of the celebration was kindness — the compassion and generosity shown daily by so many within the community. Residents gathered not only to look back with gratitude, but also to strengthen bonds and offer mutual support for the year ahead.
Rev James Henley, Budleigh Salterton Baptist Church, introduced examples of the Good Samaritan in action locally including:
• Steve Hitchcock and young people of the town, who described acts of kindness and support in the daily life of their school
• Mia Alligan, representing Launchpad, spoke about providing food for those in need. Launchpad are in turn supported by their partners at Budleigh Salterton Methodist Church
• Gavin March, Budleigh Salterton Lions Club, highlighted efforts to protect the natural environment.
• Sarah Coles, Budleigh Information Centre, described how the town continues to work together to care for its residents.
On behalf of the Town Council, Town Mayor Cllr Penny Lewis invited My Lord-Lieutenant Deputy, Deborah Hallett, to present special gifts of gratitude from the town:
• To Alderman Christine Channon, who retired in May after serving as Devon County Councillor for this division since 1993.
• To Mrs Caz Sismore-Hunt, who retired in May after thirty years as a Town Councillor, including several years as Town Mayor and to Mrs Lynda Evans, who retired last year after many years of service as councillor and Town Mayor, who were not able to attend.
The town also remembered Mr Paul Jarvis, who passed away in April. He had served as District Councillor for the ward and as manager of the Hospicecare Budleigh shop.
In their address, His Majesty’s Deputy Lieutenant Deborah Hallett praised the dedication of Budleigh’s representatives: “In their years of service to the town as your elected representatives, they have shown kindness and compassion. Budleigh Salterton thanks them all for their committed service and wishes them well for the future.”
The celebration concluded a reflection led by Rev Martin Jacques, reinforcing the central theme: Kindness is a universal human quality. It is not exclusive to faith but fundamental to how we live together. The story of the Good Samaritan speaks to us all and inspires us to show compassion in our daily lives. This event was a heartfelt reminder of all that is good and caring in Budleigh Salterton — a
community bound together by kindness.

Details of this year's remembrance ceremonies provded by Royal British Legion.

Remembrance Day - Sunday 9 November
The formal wreath-laying ceremony will be held at the Budleigh Salterton War Memorial, gathering at 1.45 pm for a 2 pm start.
The usual Service of Remembrance will take place at St Peter’s Church, The Lawn, on the afternoon of Sunday 9 November starting at 2.45 pm.  Attendees are asked to make their own way, safely, to St Peter’s Church.
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Those wishing to lay a wreath should:

• Contact Poppy Appeal Organiser Jo Vanstone via email [email protected] or telephone 01395 446356
• State their organisation
• Cash or cheques payable to The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. BACS information is available on request from Jo.
• Plain wreaths – £20.00
• Wreaths with organisation badge/insignia – £28.50
• All wreaths can be collected from the Poppy Shop which this year will be in the former Dolphin Café in the High Street from Monday 27 October 2025

Armistice Day - Tuesday 11 November
There will be two minutes silence followed by prayers at the War Memorial  at 11 am.

The Love Budleigh Team at Budleigh Information Centre will again be offering their popular Winter Treat on Monday 10th November 2025 from 12.30 to 3 pm.
The Winter Treat includes a bowl of soup and a cheese scone followed by a slice of Victoria sponge cake, with everything homemade by our amazing group of volunteers.  Endless tea or coffee is available, and all will be served to your table so you can relax and enjoy the afternoon.

Soup choices:
Chunky Vegetable
Tomato and Lentil
Mild Curried Parsnip and Apple

Book your table, which will be your's for the duration of the event.  Either sit with friends or family, or share a table and make new friends.
Tickets are on sale at Budleigh Information Centre from 1st October. 
​Thank you to our Love Budleigh volunteers for making the event possible, and to Pinewood Residential Home for kindly sponsoring the event.

The 2025 Budleigh Salterton Christmas Late Night Shopping event will be on Friday 28th November. 

Come along and join in the festive fun!  Christmas Parade at 6 pm with Santa and his Helpers, followed by a short carol service in Temple Methodist Church carpark with the children from St Peter's School.

Shops will be open until late, so pop and and say 'Hello', marvel at the Christmas window displays and look out for special Christmas offers.  There will also be lots of entertainment to enjoy during the evening to get you into the Christmas Spirit.

Scheduled entertainment:
6.15 pm Carol Service at Temple Methodist Church
6.30 pm Exmouth Fire Brigade and Engine arrives and will be parked opposite Temple Methodist Church
6.35 pm Honiton Twirlstar Majorettes outside Rolle Flats
6.45 pm Doors open to Santa's Grotto at Uphams Antiques (The Old Post Office).  Entry £2 to include gift from Santa.
​7.00 pm Opera Singer Cheryl outside Sampson's Butchers

Other entertainment at various locations during the evening include:
Exmouth Ladies A Cappella Group 
Woodbury Whalers 
Exeter Morris Dancers 
Exmouth Town Crier
Singer Charlotte 
Children's Entertainer 
Budleigh Ukulele Group (weather permitting)

Please note entertainment, times and locations may change.

Thanks to our shopkeepers for opening their doors and to all the entertainers, contributors, volunteers and organisers for making this event possible. 

The High Street and Fore Street will have restricted parking from 4.30 pm and will be closed to traffic from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm.  Side roads will have no access to High Street or Fore Street, except Rolle Road where resident's cars will be safely escorted across to/from Chapel Street.  Our thanks to the cadets from Bicton College's Military Academy who will be marshalling the road closures during the evening.  Please note that cars will be unable to enter or leave Rolle Mews car park while the road closure is in place.

The event is organised by Shop Budleigh and Love Budleigh.  

Budleigh Salterton will have two lifeguards on duty from 10 am to 6 pm from Saturday 12th July until Sunday 7th September. 
The new lifeguard facility is situated on the beach near Limekiln carpark, where the on-duty team will be based to monitor the area between the red and yellow flags and offer guidance on local conditions and hazards.
The RNLI trains lifeguards to help prevent accidents, offer rapid response in emergencies, and provide advice on how to enjoy the water safely. 
The charity also provide expert advice and guidance to local authorities and beach operators, and as a joint inintiative, were asked to provide a service at Budleigh on behalf of East Devon District Council with support from the beach owner Devon Clinton Estates.

​Planning permission has been granted for three new-build almshouses in Budleigh on the site of the Gardener's Cottage next to Seachange.
The almshouses are being provided by The Shandford Trust charity through funds raised from the sale of Shandford residential home in 2022. 
The aim of almshouses has remained largely unchanged since Saxon times and allow older people of limited means to remain living in their local area, thereby maintaining balanced, stable communities. This is particularly important in places like the West Country where house prices and rents have become unaffordable for so many.
The Budleigh almshouses will be ready at the start of 2026, offering affordable accommodation for older local people of limited means.  Applicants must meet specific criteria and be couples or singles living in Budleigh Salterton, East Budleigh, Otterton, Colaton Raleigh or Bicton.
More details on how to apply or support the charity will be found on the Budleigh Almshouses website.

A great time was had by all at the VE80 Street Party held in Budleigh High Street.  The town centre came alive with more than 500 people joining in the fun, music and dancing.  Two rows of tables ran the length of the High Street from Cliff Road to Rolle Road, with many decorated with red, white and blue.

Budleigh Salterton Town Mayor, Caz Sismore-Hunt, officially opened the party and the party-goers celebrated by singing and dancing the afternoon away to fabulous vintage singer Sandy Sparkle and a wonderful selection of family favourites played by DJ Rob.

The day was organised by the Love Budleigh Team at Budleigh Information Centre.  Thank you to Budleigh Salterton Town Council and Coop Community Fund for sponsoring the event, the many traders and businesses who donated raffle prizes, and everyone who helped and contributed to make the day such a success.

Credits: 
Clive Sluter - White Cliffs of Dover and We'll Meet again videos. 
​Helen Warren - Other Photos and Videos 

The Budleigh Salterton Lions Club is again putting on their very popular Gala Week in Budleigh Salterton.  It takes place during the May Half-Term School Holidays, starting on Saturday 24th May through to Sunday 1st June. 
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Family fun for everyone includes a great range of entertainment, quizzes, competitions, walks and food events on offer during the week.  

Full details are available in the Gala Week Programme, available for £1 from local shops, including Budleigh Information Centre.


The week includes:
Spot the Stranger Competition
Big Bumper Breakfast
Budleigh Community Workshop open day
Gala Week Fete on The Green
FORCE Cancer Charity Cream Teas
Family Race Night
Pebble Dash!
Dog Show and Have-A-Go Agility
Children's Pavement Artist Competition
Pebble Building/Design Competition
Art Exhibition
Children's Fancy Dress & Novelty Sports
Water and Woodland Walk
Family Disney Quiz
East Devon Ramblers Walk
Flower Festival and Open House
Bingo!
Pebblebed Heaths Stroll
A Traditional Afternoon Tea
Pudding Night!
Family Quiz Night
Ottery Estuary Ranger Walk
Wildlife and Wellbeing Day
Coffee Morning
Ozzy D's Amazing Magic Show!
Strings & Things
Children's Cycle Competition
Bumper Sale!
Chocolate Bingo
Wildlife Film Screening
Salterton Drama Club Murder at Budleigh Manor
Lions Diabetes Awareness
Family Treasure Hunt
Morris Festival
Lions Club Quiz Night

The Lions thank their partners, sponsors, and all those who donate monies to help them put on and co-ordinate Gala Week.