Welcome to Villages in Action

Community Development through the Arts

Villages in Action (VIA) is a rural touring scheme based in Crediton, Devon that covers five of the rural Districts of Devon.  We help to bring top quality professional performances and workshops at affordable prices to communities through a network of local volunteer promoters.

Forthcoming events...

An Evening with Mervyn Stutter

10th February 2010

Founder member of The Flying Pickets Mervyn Stutter is fast becoming an institution in village halls across the UK. He’s worked on Radio, TV...

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An Evening with Mervyn Stutter

11th February 2010

Founder member of The Flying Pickets Mervyn Stutter is fast becoming an institution in village halls across the UK. He’s worked on Radio, TV...

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An Evening with Mervyn Stutter

12th February 2010

Founder member of The Flying Pickets Mervyn Stutter is fast becoming an institution in village halls across the UK. He’s worked on Radio, TV...

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T: 01363 773660 First Floor Offices, 106 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LF

Our Patrons:
Michael Morpurgo OBE, Noel Harrison & Richard Stilgoe OBE

Latest News...

  • New DVD from Villages in Action

    Villages in Action (VIA) has produced its own DVD which demonstrates the value of its work to rural communities. Produced by their Creative Communities Manager Kate Green, it includes interv...more
  • New Patron for VIA

    We are delighted to announce that Richard Stigoe OBE has agreed to Join Michael Morpurgo and Noel Harrison as Patrons of Villages in Action. Richard is famous for his talent as a pianist, composer and...more

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