DOCA Devizes

19/07/2025

UPDATE: We’re making progress!

£117.50 raised so far towards our £1,000 Confetti Battle fireworks goal! That’s 12% thanks to 6 generous donors

Help us reach £1,000 to bring back the spectacular fireworks finale for Devizes Confetti Battle 2025 (Saturday 16th August).
Every donation counts! Link in bio

19/07/2025

UPDATE: We're making progress!

£117.50 raised so far towards our £1,000 Confetti Battle fireworks goal! That's 12% thanks to 6 generous donors

Help us reach £1,000 to bring back the spectacular fireworks finale for Devizes Confetti Battle 2025 (Saturday 16th August).
Every donation counts!

This year's Confetti Battle marks 70 years since Jim Jennings evolved it into its current fully-fledged battle. As this long-standing Devizes tradition continues, we're hoping to maintain the more recent custom of ending the battle with a fireworks display this year. After two difficult years with f...

16/07/2025

One month to go! We're deep in prep mode here at DOCA - finalising the chaos, testing the colours, and making sure everything's ready for maximum mess. This is going to be gloriously chaotic, wonderfully messy, and absolutely unforgettable. The Colour Rush and Confetti Battle are coming whether you're ready or not.
Grab your tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2025Colourrush

14/07/2025

One week left to guarantee your Colour Rush t-shirt!

While we sell tickets right up until the day, today is your last chance to guarantee you'll get a t-shirt in your size.

We do our best to predict how many t-shirts to order each year, but with nearly a month lead time needed for printing, we have to place our final order soon. We are committed to reduce waste, which means we order more carefully - but it also means we can't guarantee sizes for last-minute ticket buyers.

We also encourage people to hunt down the most ridiculous charity shop t-shirt they can find to wear instead - reduce, reuse, and look absolutely brilliant while you're at it!

If you don't want to miss out on your Colour Rush gear, get your tickets now to secure your T-shirt!

https://tinyurl.com/2025Colourrush

12/07/2025

We just want to say a massive thank you to our sponsors of this year's Colour Rush and Confetti Battle

Events like these don't happen by magic - they happen because local businesses step up and invest in their community. These incredible sponsors didn't just give us money; they gave us their belief that bringing people together through celebration matters.

Roots Farm Shop, John Stuart Funeral Directors, WTTL, Steele Davis, Brackstone Builders, Haine & Smith Opticians you've made it possible for families, young people, and our whole community to come together for something truly special. Your support means we can provide quality entertainment, and create those moments that make Devizes such a brilliant place to live.

It's businesses like these that help to make community arts possible. They understand that investing in local events isn't just about sponsorship - it's about building the kind of town where people want to live, work, and raise their families.
From all of us at DOCA and everyone who'll be covered in confetti thanks to your generosity - thank you.

Interested in seeing how you could help support DOCA? Check out our Friends of DOCA scheme: https://www.docadevizes.org.uk/friends/

10/07/2025

The response to our last post about becoming a Festival Maker has been brilliant - so many new faces wanting to get involved!
With the confetti battle coming up, we've gone and nearly doubled our confetti order this year. Now we need to bag it all up by hand, which is where you come in.
If you've been thinking about joining us as a festival maker, our confetti bagging sessions are a perfect way to start. Come along, meet the team, and get a proper feel for what we're all about.

Wednesday 16th July – 6-8pm
(in skittle alley at the back) Grab a pint while you bag!

Parnella House: Wednesday 23rd July – 2-4pm
Wednesday 30th July – 2-6pm
Tea and biscuits provided!

No pressure, just turn up if you fancy it. It's a great way to leave knowing exactly what goes into making these events happen. Feel free to drop us a message on [email protected] if you have any questions or need any assistance - otherwise, just drop in on the day.

07/07/2025

Meet Your Warm-Up Leaders for Colour Rush & Wheelie Rush!

We're thrilled to introduce the amazing leaders who'll be getting you warmed up and ready to go.

Damion set up Devizes Running FIT 6 years ago and has been coaching them ever since. He has a passion for health and fitness and currently works as a health coach for Wiltshire Council. Damion is a Town councillor for Devizes North and loves to connect with the community.

Sam runs her own business InclusFit, and specialises in working with people who do seated exercise. Sam teaches seated exercise classes for Wiltshire council and project managed the disability sports development project when it was under Swindon borough council for 10 years.

As well as being a disability focused PT, teaching classes, Sam leads the sessions for Limitless Swindon – adapted cycling for disabled people. You'll be in capable hands.

Both leaders are dedicated to ensuring everyone feels confident, prepared, and excited for their event. Come ready to move, stretch, and have fun!

Learn more about Sam's work: InclusFit

If you haven't signed up yet you can get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/2025Colourrush

04/07/2025

The amazing Chrissy Chapman at last months Whissgig! Come along to our next one at Devizes Farmers & Artisans Market tomorrow! Music will be playing from 10-1pm.

We've got all these fantastic local musicians to look forward to!

John E Wright - https://soundcloud.com/songsbyjohn
Sammi Evans -
Hew Millar - https://www.facebook.com/share/16RBVAgKAi/
Rob Fordham - www.soundCloud.com/handpandemonium
Yavor Krastev

02/07/2025

We just want to say a massive THANK YOU to the legends at The Muck & Dunder for putting on a Rum Tasting event with the proceeds going to DOCA. We're so happy to say that their efforts raised £188 which will go towards putting on events for our community in Devizes and beyond!

Every penny counts when you're putting on free events, so if you want to support us and... Love DOCA? Donate!

https://www.docadevizes.org.uk/donate-to-doca/

26/06/2025

Today we've been flicking through Dave Buxton's book '100 Years of Devizes Carnival' looking at all the sensational photos throughout the years! Don't forget to register your interest to bring your amazing ideas to life in the carnival procession.

So if you're up for taking part, contact Devizes Town Council on:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01380 723333

21/06/2025

🎆Our Firework Fundraiser has officially launched!🎇

If you love Devizes Confetti Battle and want to support us putting on the firework display, now is the time to head over to our localgiving page:

https://tinyurl.com/confettibattlefireworks

We understand times are tight for many folks right now - anything you can give will be greatly appreciated. If you can't contribute financially, please share our localgiving page wherever you can, or get in touch about volunteering and other ways to lend a hand.

If you want to support DOCA's other events, including the Colour Rush and Winter Festival, there are other opportunities to get involved, including our "Friends of DOCA" membership programme. Take a look here: https://www.docadevizes.org.uk/friends/

19/06/2025

Have you ever considered becoming a Festival Maker? The variety of ways you can get involved is honestly mind-blowing. Love getting crafty? Run workshops with us! Prefer being behind the scenes? Help with setup and logistics. Enjoy meeting people? Steward our events and chat with audiences. There's something for everyone – from putting up posters around town to prepping refreshments, supporting some amazing performers, or helping with the hundred little jobs that make events magical.

Right now we're looking for more wonderful people to join our crew 🙌
You might be thinking "I'm not sure I have the right skills" or "I don't have loads of free time" – but honestly? That doesn't matter! Our current team of 75 volunteers includes everyone from 18-year-olds to sprightly 80-somethings. Some people help at every single event (absolute legends!), while others choose one special event each year that speaks to them.

So if you've ever thought "I'd love to be part of making Devizes events happen" or you're looking to meet like-minded people while doing something meaningful... maybe this is your moment?

If so contact us on: [email protected] - we'd love to have a chat! ✨

Check out more about becoming a Festival Maker here:
https://www.docadevizes.org.uk/what-is-a-festival-maker/

There are other ways to support us here at DOCA too. LOVE DOCA? Donate!
https://www.docadevizes.org.uk/donate-to-doca/