Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to what's on in and around Exeter this weekend (25-27 September)

THEATRE

Exeter Comedy Club
Friday, Exeter Corn Exchange
Exeter Comedy Club returns with the first show of the autumn programme, still offering real value for money and top quality comedy at one of the best comedy clubs in the country. Over 16s only. Tickets £11. http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Rove
Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter
This is an exploration. I want to tell a story – well, my family’s story. Some of it may be true and some may not. There was a song my mom used to sing to me, which her father sang to her. It may have been Irish (that’s where he came from) or even American (that’s where I come from). Or possibly Scottish (weird, because none of us are from Scotland). Using poetry and live folk music, this show is for anyone who has ever tried to untangle a family anecdote, or wished they knew more about where they came from. Tickets  £10/ £8. http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/

Flare Path
Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Based on Rattigan's experiences as a tail gunner during World War II, Flare Path paints an evocative portrait of life in wartime Britain for the RAF bomber crews, their wives and sweethearts, who were left awaiting their return.  Tickets £17-£29.50. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

MUSIC

Oktoberfest 2015
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Castle
Celebrating local music talent, local caterers, and local ale all thrown together with a Bavarian twist. Local bands will be playing a great mix of your favourite covers and some of your not so favourite, and showcasing some of their own music. Plus two beer marquees that will really makes this an event not to be missed. http://www.exetercastle.co.uk/

Mayor & James with Marilyn Tucker & Paul Wilson
Friday, 7.30pm, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter
Double Bill of Folk Music in association with Wren Music. http://www.cygnettheatre.co.uk/

True Gold
Saturday, 8pm, Exmouth Pavilion
UK's No.1 Spandau Ballet Tribute Band – if you missed out on tickets for Spandau Ballet's UK tour this year, come along to the next best thing! https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion

Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick
Sunday, Exeter Corn Exchange
This remarkable pairing played an important part in the tremendous shake up given to British folk music in the middle to late 60's. Their experienced approach to their art lacks none of the fervour of their early days, and brings a maturity born of many years living with the music that is an integral part of their beings. All the old skills are demonstrated with a new collection of traditional songs and instrumentals. Tickets £16. http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

EVENTS

Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Westpoint, Exeter
Over 180 exhibitors offering the latest products, ideas and innovations. All visitors can enjoy a free programme of Quick and Easy Workshops, Talks and Demonstrations each day of the show. Open 9.30am-5pm Friday and Sunday, 9.30am-5.30pm Saturday.  www.ichf.co.uk

Macmillan Coffee Morning and Great Broadclyst Cake Off
Saturday, 11am, Broadclyst Victory Hall
If you're into baking, enter the first ever Great Broadclyst Cake Off to win baking prizes and be crowned the first ever winner! Entry is just £1, categories are: under 10 (cupcake or cake), 10-18 (3 cupcakes or cake) and adults (cake). Entries will be judged on taste and appearance. Judging is at midday. If you're not into baking, come along and marvel at the entries whilst enjoying your cuppa, take part in the activities or make yourself some goodies while you're at it!

Afternoon Vintage Tea Party
Saturday, 2pm, Younghayes Centre, Cranbrook
Go along for tea, coffee, cakes, scones and raffle. If you curious about Cranbrook or thinking about moving to the newest town in Devon why not check it out at the same time and have a chat with the locals.

Turner Locker Barnfield Revival - Second Edition
Saturday, 11am, Barnfield Crescent, Exeter
A family day out featuring classic cars, vintage motorbikes, Velo Vintage will be visiting, musical  entertainment from The Siren Sisters, The Night Owls and Delta 88; local quality food and beverages. 11am-4pm. http://www.turner-locker.co.uk/

Exmouth Craft Fair
Sunday, 10am, Exmouth Pavilion
Over 40 stalls of Art, Crafts & Gifts Presented by LOCAL craft workers - A real change from the high street - a Shopping Experience! Most craft workers come from Exmouth and Exeter with a few further afield from Somerset and West Devon - but all are local. The range and quality of goods is amazing. 10am-4pm free entry.

Testing the Water
Sunday, Exeter Quay
Testing the Water is a fun family day about the future of Riverside and Ludwell Valley parks, taking place just south of Exeter quayside. The event, which runs from 10am to 4pm will be opened by the Deputy Lord Mayor, Cllr Lesley Robson and takes place in and around a marquee pitched by the Trew’s weir suspension bridge, just south of the red and white buoy on Exeter quay.Testing the Water promises to be fun, informative and also capture people’s views and ideas for the future of these popular green spaces.  There will be a range of activities suitable for all including painting and drawing, insect safari with expert John Walters, seed bomb making with Spacex, talks, opportunity to put forward views and ideas on the future of the parks, apple pressing, bike foray with artist Anne-Marie Culhane, and more.  http://www.theexeterdaily.co.uk/news/local-news/tales-and-dreams-river-b...

Agincourt 600
Sunday, 10am, Powderham Castle, Kenton
Exeter company of Archers will be here to commemorate Henry V's victory at Agincourt, the well known battle with the longbows. See archery demonstrations, learn about this ancient skill and discover the Courtenay family connection with Agincourt. http://www.powderham.co.uk/event/all-events/deer-rut-safari-cream-tea1.ashx

Dragon Boat Festival
Sunday, 10am, Exeter Quay
Take the family along to cheer on the rowers! 10am-5pm.

Sporting Exeter - a talk
Sunday, 11am, Exeter Custom House, Exeter Quay
A free 90 minute talk given by Exeter Red Coats guides. Find out about some of the sport played in Exeter from Roman times right up to the present day, including reference to and anecdotes of some of the great sporting personalities that have graced the city of Exeter over the years. Booking essential: 01392 665885

RSPCA Big Walkies - Best Dog Walk Ever!
Sunday, Ludwell Valley Park, Exeter
Starting at Wonford Sports Centre, Rifford Road and walking either 3km or 5km around Ludwell Valley Park. Registration is £10 per dog and all money raised goes directly to your local RSPCA Shelter - Little Valley. There will be an event village and lots of fun on the day. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/1Krm0tp

EXHIBITIONS

Wonders of South West Woodlands
Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown
The woodlands of the south west of England are very special places for wildlife. Close to the Atlantic ocean, they provide conditions for plant life that are not found in most of the rest of the UK.  Dartmoor National Park are celebrating, through the Make the Small Things Count project, the woodland wildlife that can easily go unnoticed and invite you to take a moment to have a really close look at this special habitat by visiting the fantastic exhibition of photographs at the Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown. The exhibition runs until 28 Feb 2016. Admission is free.

Contours in Colour: Alan Cotton
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter
Devon based artist Alan Cotton is one of Britain’s most distinguished landscape painters, whose work is held in public and private collections worldwide. His distinctive paintings are laid onto canvas with painting knives using rich impasto pigments. This exhibition features paintings from the last 40 years.  http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/