The touring Opera Company, Opera Anywhere, will present The Pirates of Penzance in aid of the charity Send a Cow (which began in Lapford 25 years ago!) www.sendacow.org.uk

Great British Life: Opera Anywhere performance of The Pirates of PenzanceOpera Anywhere performance of The Pirates of Penzance (Image: Archant)

It will take place on August 31st, in the hangar at Eggesford Airfield, near Chulmleigh, EX18 7QY. You are invited to bring a picnic from 5.30 so you can enjoy the fabulous views from the airfield before the performance starts at 7.30 p.m. Bar and delicious Devon icecreams available.

Tickets £15 and £7.50 for children up to 12 yrs. From Eggesford Gardens, any branch of North Park Vets, online at www.operaanywhere.com (fee applies) or ring 01363 83245.