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Yeofest - Yeoford Beer Festival

Event Date: 
17/03/2018 - 11:30am to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Yeoford Community Hall, Yeoford. EX17 5HY

It's that time of year again! Our annual beer festival gets bigger and better every year, and 2018 in no exception.

We've got 22 real ales on offer (as well as a couple of ciders and a ginger beer), a fantastic line-up of live music all day and of course some tasty hot and cold food to soak it all up. Yeoford is on the Exeter-Barnstaple train line ((only 20 mins from St. David's), so there's no need for anyone to drive and everyone can join in the fun.

It's only £3 entry, which includes a souvenir glass and programme. All proceeds go towards the Yeoford Community...

Warning issued after road signs placed on railway tracks

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/18/2017 - 12:32pm

Officers from British Transport Police are issuing a warning after road signs were placed on the tracks and then struck by a train.

The incident happened at approximately 6.15am on Monday 15 May as the 5.50am Great Western Railway service between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple was passing through Yeoford.

As the train went around a bend, the driver noticed the signs on the tracks but was unable to stop in time. The train struck the road signs. It is believed the signs were placed on the tracks between 1.30am and 6.15am the same morning.

Officers are now...

Tributes paid to Mid Devon man who died after ‘freak’ accident

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/25/2017 - 4:15pm

Tributes have been paid to a man who died after sustaining severe burns in an accident at his home at Yeoford near Crediton, where he had been draining the tank of a vehicle following a small petrol leak.

During the incident, the fleece jacket and trousers Fred Saunders (84), was wearing became covered in fuel, and, it is understood, his clothes ignited through static electricity as he rubbed his hands on his clothing.

His partner, Sue Read, was fortunately at the scene and able to put out the flames and call the emergency services.

A fire crew from Crediton was...

Yeofest - Yeoford Community Beer Festival

Event Date: 
18/03/2017 - 11:30am to 8:30pm
Venue: 
Yeoford Community Hall, Yeoford EX17 5HY

Unbelievably, this will be our 10th annual beer festival and it gets bigger and better every year.

This year we've got 22 real ales on offer (as well as a couple of ciders and a ginger beer), a fantastic line-up of live music all day and of course some tasty hot and cold food to soak it all up. Yeoford is on the Exeter-Barnstaple train line ((only 20 mins from St. David's), so there's no need for anyone to drive and everyone can join in the fun.

It's only £3 entry, which includes a souvenir glass and all proceeds go towards the Yeoford Community Association.

Yeocider 2016

Event Date: 
01/10/2016 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
New Community Hall, Yeoford

Come and join us at our ever popular annual cider festival. This year we have 16 ciders and perries plus real ale and ginger beer. As always, some tasty hot and cold food to wash it all down. All proceeds go towards Yeoford Village Community Hall. Yeoford is on the Exeter to Barnstaple train line so no one needs to drive.

Oliver Meech : When Magic & Science Collide

Event Date: 
07/02/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Yeoford Community Hall, Yeoford, Crediton

Magic Boffin Oliver Meech meddles with forces we barely understand in a comedy magic show for the QI generation. With a fun-filled fusion of magic, mirth and mindreading, expect amazing tricks inspired by astounding science.

Oliver Meech studied Psychology at Oxford University, Creativity at top London ad agencies and Trickery at The Magic Circle. He fuses all three to produce magic that is fascinating and different from other magicians. He has performed at the London 2012 Olympics and The Science Museum.

When not Fringeing, he is a regular on London’s Comedy, Cabaret and...