Villages in Action (VIA) is a rural touring scheme based in Crediton, which helps to bring top quality professional performances of all types including some folk events and participatory workshops at affordable prices to communities through a network of local promoters. Created in 1992, the scheme now covers five of the seven district council areas of Devon (West Devon, Mid Devon, East Devon, Teignbridge and South Hams) and has 65 active communities, reaching about 8,000 people annually as audience members or workshop participants. They have a at www.villagesinaction.co.uk.