HONITON MARKET CHARTER DAY 2025

We’re pleased to share the official programme for Honiton Market Charter Day 2025 on Saturday 19th July 2025.

Honiton Market Charter Day 2025 features performances by local groups and musicians, a free evening concert, attractions including a dog show and classic cars, and exhibitors from charities and community groups.

Here is the complete schedule to help you plan your day.

Allhallows Playing Field

Arena

11.00-11.30am – Sunshine Samba
11.30am- 12pm – Twirlstars Majorettes
12.00-12.30pm – Honiton Gymnastics
12.45-1.45pm – Red Stitches band
1.45 – 2.30pm – Western Spirit Line Dance Club
2.30 – 3.15pm – East Devon Dance Academy
3.15pm – Twirlstars Majorettes

Dog Show

twelve classes to include puppy, golden oldie, best child handler, waggiest tail etc
entries taken on the day from 12.30pm
£1.50 per class

Around the field

Honiton Lions Classic Car Show
Gittisham Forge
Bouncy Castle
Skittles
Charity and craft stalls
Licensed bar
Food vendors
Ice cream van
Police Local Safer Neighbourhood Team

Food & Drink

Our confirmed food and drink vendors are

Cleave Farm Pork providing delicious barbecue options
Daisy Blue Delights, offering coffee and homemade treats;
Gordon Ice Cream for a sweet treat;
The Flavour Shack serving coffee, cakes, and paninis;

There will also be a licensed bar courtesy of BarBox.

Unfortunately, Spud Pod have had to cancel after their trailer was stolen and they have been unable to source a replacement in time for the event. We wish them better luck in future.

Competition Results

Shop Window Dressing, Colouring Competition and Dog Show winners will be announced during the day.

First Aid Post

The first aid post will be sited at main entrance to field.

St Paul’s Church Forecourt

9.15 – 9.45am Church Bells will be rung
10.00am Opening Ceremony
- Opening cry – Town Crier
- Welcome address – Town Mayor
- Official opening by Nathan Hannay (Player/Coach of Honiton RFC)
10.15 – 10.45am Sunshine Samba
11.00 – 11.30am Rock Choir
11.45 – 12.45pm Honiton Town Training Band
12.45 – 1.15pm Rock Choir
1.30 – 2.00pm Honiton Community Theatre
2.15 – 2.45pm Handbell Ringers

In the event of rain, these events will be held inside the church.

Nathan Hannay has stepped in last minute to open Charter Day after Ben Slater was called away for an emergency at work. Ben is disappointed to miss the event and the chance to receive his Sportsperson of the Year award in front of his players.

New Street Corner

10.45am Charlotte White (singer)
11.45am Steve Waters (guitarist) with special guest vocalist Alex Oakes
12.45pm Emily Miller (ukulele)
1.45pm Back at Nick’s (full band)

In the event of rain, these events will be held in the Mackarness Hall.

Northcote Lane

There will be a variety of stalls from local charities, clubs and organisations along the lane leading to Allhallows playing field

Honiton Community College

11.00am – 2.00pm Honiton Community Swap Shop

Millennium Green

7.00pm Evening concert by Honiton Town Band – free event – why not bring a picnic?

Last Minute Changes

Any last minute changes to the programme will be posted on the website.

Acknowledgements

Honiton Market Charter Day Planning Group would like to thank the following for all their help and support:

Honiton Lions – especially Trevor Lees
MKM Building Supplies
Town Mayor – Andrew Pearsall
Town Crier – Dave Retter
Deputy Town Crier – Caroline Kolek
Benjamin Slater – for opening the event
Rev’d Tracey Voysey
St Paul’s Church bellringers
Magellan Systems Limited – website design
Abi Polkey – logo design
Terry Mohan, EX8Create – programme and poster design
Colin Wright – printing
Vernon Whitlock – event photos
Simon A Martin Accountants
John Capon – PA on Allhallows field
Local Cadets, Police & Fire Brigade
Dawn Enticott
Planet Sal
James’ Patisserie
RKL Tools & Hardware
All other shops, businesses and individuals who gave their support in any way
Anyone who is performing free of charge
All volunteers on the day
Anyone else we may have forgotten!

Programme