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Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival announces lineup for Spring Weekend

Festival organisers unveil inspiring line up of authors for Spring Weekend

From Churchill’s legacy to the profound impact of books on our lives, this year’s Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival Spring Weekend promises an inspiring and thought-provoking programme for all.

Taking place in the town’s St Peter’s Church on March 7 and 8, the festival brings together a distinguished lineup of authors and speakers who will share captivating stories, bold ideas, and fresh perspectives. Attendees can look forward to exploring history, politics, music, justice, and personal journeys, all while celebrating the power of the written and spoken word.

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Exeter School changing lives with annual concert for WaterAid

For the 17th year running and with support from South West Water and On Tap Water, the talented young musicians and singers from Exeter School will perform a special concert to raise funds for international charity WaterAid.

All proceeds from the concert, which takes place at St Michael's Church, Heavitree, from 7:30pm on Wednesday 2 May, will go directly to WaterAid projects in Zambia, helping some of the country's poorest communities gain access to clean water and safe sanitation.

Over 150 pupils ranging in age from 11 up to 18 are involved in making music for the event...

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A summer of creativity and culture In Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 04/08/2018 - 10:55pm

Exeter Phoenix – the city’s buzzing hub for theatre, live music, indie cinema, contemporary arts and creativity – has announced a new season of events spanning the summer months. With music, cinema, theatre, comedy, dance, art, creative workshops and everything in between the new season guarantees something for everyone. If you’re looking for a summer of eclectic music, look no further. Performances from folk superstars Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings, blues rockers King King, hillbilly-rock from Hayseed Dixie and cult icons The Beat are just the tip of the iceberg. You can also expect...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (6-8 April):

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Oliver! Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Let Exeter Musical Society take you on a musical adventure as you journey through Victorian England joining orphaned boy, Oliver Twist as he escapes the workhouse and travels through the underworld of London, meeting thieves and vagabonds on the way. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/calendar/oliver/

Bedroom Farce Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Bedroom Farce takes place in the bedrooms of three married couples...

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Exeter contestants wanted for TV dating show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/06/2018 - 10:26pm

The production company who make the hit ITV show, Dinner Date, is looking for single men and women in the Exeter area to take part.

You don’t need to be an amazing chef to take part, you just need to be single and up for a blind date.

At the start of each programme a singleton is given five three-course menus to choose from, each put together by a potential date eager to make an impression.

The guest will pick three dinner dates purely on the basis of which menus they prefer.

Over the three nights they'll meet the people behind the menus, going to each date'...

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Wild nightingales join Sam Lee on the bill for Exeter concert

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 04/06/2018 - 11:52am

Wild nightingales will be among the guest artists when the Mercury Prize-nominated folk star Sam Lee brings his much praised Singing with Nightingales event to Exeter Phoenix on Wednesday 9 May (8pm) - combining music and story-telling with a live link to woods where the birds are in full courtship sing.

The evening is a concert version of the campfire nights which the roots music promoter, The Nest Collective, has been running at nightingale sites in south east England since 2015 and which are happening again this Spring in Kent and Sussex.

For the Exeter date Sam Lee will...

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Medea returns to Beer Quarry Caves

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 04/06/2018 - 12:13am

Beer Quarry Caves will be home once more to the spectacular Ancient Greek production of Medea in April, courtesy of innovative and immersive theatre company, Four of Swords.

Following a sold-out run last year, Medea is back at this incredible subterranean venue from Wednesday 11 – Saturday 21 April 2018.

Having toured Devon and Somerset during the autumn, Four of Swords are returning to Beer Quarry Caves to perform again their adaptation of the Greek masterpiece by Euripides, Medea. The production left a lasting impression with audiences who described the production as “...

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New film season marks Exeter Pride’s 10th anniversary

This spring, Exeter Phoenix and Exeter Pride are celebrating love, life and LGBT+ with Cine Queer – a new film season at Studio 74 as part of Exeter Pride’s 10th Anniversary.

In a cinematic celebration of diversity and acceptance, this special film season will feature new releases, cult classics, documentary, panel discussions and more. Cine Queer season opens on Friday 20th April with French film 120 BPM, an exhilarating drama following the actions of Parisian AIDS activists in the early 1990s. This screening will be accompanied by a special introduction about those living with or...

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Tom Jones to perform at Powderham Castle

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/04/2018 - 10:38pm

Global superstar Tom Jones is set to perform at Powderham Castle, Kenton on Sunday 15 July 2018 in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment this summer.

Tom Jones is a living legend. His irresistible style fuses musical eras and genres, cuts across class divides, and appeals to all ages, male and female, mainstream and cutting edge. Tom has always been about the power of the song, the power of the voice. And what a voice indeed.

Tom Jones’ distinctive voice and iconic records have earned him a place as one of the best loved artists ever to emerge from...

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Bingo in the UK - Is it still mainly for the Elderly?

Authored by Anne Louw
Posted: Tue, 04/03/2018 - 8:01am

When given the task of checking out what the Bingo industry is all about these days, and if Bingo in the UK is still largely considered a game for the elderly, my initial thought was that of course, yes, Bingo is still a game meant for the elderly, mainly. However, as I began to check into more in-depth perceptions of Bingo, how to play it and strategies to look out for when playing Bingo, it has become quite clear that this particular game is indeed increasingly becoming popular, and even more so with the younger generations.

Given the latest technology advancements and the...

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Seaton photography competition launches

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/02/2018 - 11:42am

Budding photographers of all ages are invited to enter their best photographs of Seaton Devon, into Snap Seaton a brand new competition launched by Seaton Town Council.

The Snap Seaton photography competition is inviting adults and children to send their best shots of the beautiful seaside town, its beach, attractions and surrounding areas. The winning photos in the child and adult categories will be made into postcards that will be available throughout the summer.

Seaton Mayor and Town Councillor Jack Rowland, says, “We want to celebrate Seaton and the creative people who...

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