One Ilfracombe

01/09/2026

We had a wonderful time at The Landmark Welcome Weekender 2026 over the weekend and a massive thank you to everyone who filled out our Ilfracombe Town of Culture surveys!

Your thoughts and opinions really are valuable to us as we want to know what our community want to see if Ilfracombe becomes Town of Culture 2028.

Haven’t taken our survey yet? Visit www.IlfracombeTownOfCulture.co.uk

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, we want your opinions of Ilfracombe’s cultural events and what events you’d like to see in the future.

01/09/2026

Today 4pm - 8pm👇👇👇

Picnic & Music Day Take Two!

We may have been rained off last week but that won’t stop us!

Join us TODAY Tues 1st September 2026, 4pm to 8pm, at The Lantern Ilfracombe high street, for live music, creativity and activities for young people aged 11+

🎵 Free music coaching
🎤 Live music & local bands
🍴 Free picnic
🎨 Crafts & activities
⚽ Sports & games

Come along, make new friends, learn new skills and enjoy a great afternoon!

📍 The Lantern, High Street
⏰ 4pm to 8pm
✅ Free to attend

31/08/2026

Congratulations to the Ilfracombe Carnival organisers and participants on another brilliant event last night!
In amongst the fabulous costumes you may have spotted Jan The Engagement fairy from the Jack In The Green Ilfracombe crew working wonders with our Community Culture Survey QR codes!
No stone was left unturned and it was great to see the whole community get involved with the action!

We are encouraging as many people as possible to take this survey as it helps us form our bid to be the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport UK Town of Culture 2028!
In the coming weeks you will also get postcards through your letterboxes if you don’t fancy doing your survey online!

You can complete your survey online by visiting www.ilfracombetownofculture.co.uk

29/08/2026

Are You Aged 16-24 yrs and Not in Education, Employment or Training?

We'd love to hear from you!

Join us for a friendly, informal chat about:

🔸How you engage with arts, culture and creativity
🔸Your interests and aspirations for creative careers
🔸What could help you get more involved in cultural activities & opportunities

📅 Date: Monday 7 September 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
📍 Venue: The Lantern, High Street

☕ Free refreshments provided

🎁 Each participant will receive a £20 Amazon voucher

Limited Spaces Available
To book your place, please email:
📧 [email protected]

Please note: spaces are limited, so early booking is advised

29/08/2026

Attention Young Filmmakers in Northern Devon!

Are you aged 16-24? Do you have a unique story to share about your hometown?

North Devon Futures is inviting anyone aged 16-24 to create a short film that celebrates Northern Devon and highlights what makes it truly special.

🔹 No need for professional equipment - use a phone/camera/tablet

🔹 All genres welcome - documentary/animation/interviews/music & more

Submit your written film proposal by 23rd September 2026 and help bring Northern Devon's story to life

For more information visit:https://www.barnstaple.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Film-Competition-BRIEF-1.pdf

28/08/2026

We will be at The Landmark Theatre's Welcome Weekender 2026 this weekend encouraging everyone to fill out our Ilfracombe Town of Culture surveys!

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, we want your opinions of Ilfracombe’s cultural events and what events you’d like to see in the future

You can always fill out the relevant survey online by visiting www.ilfracombetownofculture.co.uk and choosing either

🔸the resident's 'Community Culture Survey'
🔸the Ilfracombe business owner's 'Business Culture Survey'
🔸the visitor's 'Local Visitors Survey'

or, if you're aged 13 - 25 yrs, we also have the 'Young People’s Careers Survey'

If you live in Ilfracombe and have received a survey in the post, please filled it in and return it to one of the many Ilfracombe TOC postboxes around the town...

Postbox Locations:
1. The Ilfracombe Centre, 44 High Street
2. The Landmark Theatre, The Promenade
3. Hand:Plant, 76 High Street
4. BANK Creative Space, 151 High Street
5. Combe Coastal, 18 St. Brannocks Rd
6. Hele Bay Pub, Hele
7. Lee Memorial Hall, Lee
8. Ilfracombe Museum, Wilder Road
9. Harbour Master, Ilfracombe Harbour
10. Larkstone Cafe, Larkstone Gardens
11. Arts & Crafts Society, 9-10 The Promenade
12. Tesco, Ilfracombe
13. Ilfracombe Library, The Candar
14. Pier Gallery, 10 The Quay
15. Fikaboden, 132 High Street
16. Forty Three Shop, Fore Street

28/08/2026

🎗️ Join One Ilfracombe and our partners for our monthly Hub in Ilfracombe. Designed for individuals living with and beyond cancer, this supportive meet up offers advice, encouragement, refreshments, and the opportunity for meaningful conversations.

Whether you're seeking guidance or simply wish to connect with others who understand your journey, the monthly Hub provides a welcoming space for all.

WHERE: The Lantern Ilfracombe
TIME: 10am - 12pm
WHEN: 1st Tuesday of each Month

For more information contact the Fern Centre:
Tel: 01271 311855
email: [email protected]

27/08/2026

Combe Talking Circle
A safe, friendly space to talk, listen and be heard.

Join us for a relaxed peer support talking circle with free cuppas and friendly company. A welcoming space to connect with others, chat about life, wellbeing and whatever is on your mind in a calm and respectful environment.

Location:
🔹The Candar Lounge, Fore Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9ER (next to the library entrance)

When:
🔹1st Monday Every Month - 7pm - 9pm
🔹3rd Saturday Every Month - 11am - 1pm

🔹Free to attend

Come as you are. Share as much or as little as you like. You are not alone.

Themes and support have so far included:

Domestic abuse
Grief
Carers responsibly
Cancer recovery
Later life neurodivergence diagnosis and unmasking
Confidence after injury and mobility decline
Employment
Healthy boundaries in friendships
Managing energy / fatigue / new health diagnosis

For more information: [email protected]

A collaboration between Well Combe and Ilfracombe Friendship & Social Group

26/08/2026

OPEN NOW for a limited time only!

Returning for its third year, the Free School Uniform Bank is available now!

🔸The Ilfracombe Centre on the High Street
🔸Tuesdays - Fridays 9am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
🔸Uniforms cover The Ilfracombe Academy, Ilfracombe Juniors and Ilfracombe Infants
🔸Available until 11th September 2026

Swap, donate or take what you need!

This project is only made possible by Belle's Place in conjunction with One Ilfracombe and Ilfracombe Town Council.

We are delighted to be continuing this community initiative for another year and helping families access necessary school uniforms. Not only does it help to reduce costs for many families in Ilfracombe but also encourages more sustainable practices and reduces waste overall.

If you would like to donate any uniform items, please drop them into the Ilfracombe Centre or Belles Place, donations are not required but always gratefully received.