Entertainment & Reviews

The annual Exeter School Choral Society concert held at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 15 March was once again a highlight of the musical year, drawing together pupils, parents, staff, alumni and guests from the school's community.

The concert opened with Middle School Choir singing Howard Goodall's arrangement of 'The Lord is My Shepherd', best known as the theme tune from The Vicar of Dibley. The purity of their voices combined with their close attention to Mrs Guthrie's direction meant that the main chorus had to aim high and concentrate hard to meet this level of performance when...

When it comes to being bored on a rainy day, you may think it’s the kids who are the ones who need entertaining, but adults get bored too! Sadly, it’s just something we never grow out of; we just learn to hide it better than the children, that’s all! So if you can’t get out and about exploring our gorgeous city of Exeter because of the weather, what can you do? Thankfully there are plenty of indoor ideas to see you through. Practice Baking

Baking is a great way to while away the time on a grey, dull day. Many recipes only call for a handful of staple ingredients , so it’s likely...

A fun-packed free day for all the family is promised to celebrate the launch of The Donkey Sanctuary’s new attractions for 2018 with a great programme of events including donkey grooming, trailer rides, live music from the Adam Moran Jazz Trio, Devon cream teas plus free ice creams for the children.

John Crouch, visitor engagement manager at The Donkey Sanctuary says: “Tea in the Paddock is our big celebration of everything that’s new at The Donkey Sanctuary. There will be lots of activities, the chance to meet our wonderful donkeys, cream teas, and most importantly; free ice...

This week, artist and architectural designer Edward Crooks has launched a new theatrical installation called ‘Holding Up’ at Castle Drogo, a National Trust property on Dartmoor. The installation, which will be on display in the Library until 4 November, celebrates Castle Drogo as the product of fabricated stories and unbuilt proposals. ‘Holding Up’ is a large scale architectural installation, over 3 metres high, alongside a set of drawings, models and films, which invites visitors to explore the foundations holding up a vast unbuilt tower above Castle Drogo. Sampled from the building, the...