Word From The Editor

As I write this (in mid-July) I am sat absolutely sweltering in the midst of one of the hottest heatwaves the UK has ever seen. The temperature today is in the low thirties and set to get even hotter tomorrow. I’m not one of those who complains when it’s too hot and moans when it rains, but when the Met Office issues its first ever red weather warning for heat, you know it’s going to cause issues! That said, the good weather is welcome after two years of Covid and certainly makes the town look its best - lush green hills, blue skies and turqoise seas are why we choose to live in this perfect little corner of earth. Speaking of the sea, we are delighted to welcome back one of the town’s most loved events this month - the Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival. This wonderful free event is back on the 3rd and 4th of September and with plenty on offer for both locals and visitors alike. As well as the live music stage and fantastic selection of food and drink at the Ropery Road car park, there’s lots of children’s activities and entertainment - including the wandering pirates (everyone loves Jack Sparrow!). There will also be a fishing competition, Punch & Judy show, all manner of craft stalls, a crab fest at the Yacht club and even an exhibition from the Royal Marines. Sea Ilfracombe is another example of a fantastic free event which is organised entirely by volunteers - so if you can, make sure you get yourselves down there and show them some support. The town thrives on events like these and we need to make the most of such opportunities.

The Ilfracombe Magazine