THE Pirates of Penzance will take over Eggesford Airfield for a special performance to raise money for Send a Cow. The charity is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and the performance of the Pirates of Penzance by touring opera company Opera Anywhere is one part of the celebrations.

The show takes place at the hangar at the airfield on Saturday August 31.

The undercover performance begins at 7.30pm, and the audience are invited to bring picnics from 5.30pm.

Tickets are available from Okeford Vets in Okehampton, Eggesford Gardens, North Park Vets, or online from http://www.operaanywhere.com">www.operaanywhere.com or by calling 01363 83245. Cost is £15 for adults and £7.50 for children aged 12 and under.