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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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Lemonfest announce more acts for 2018

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/17/2018 - 12:05pm

The last few earlybird tickets are on-sale for Lemonfest 2018 (from just £38 for the weekend!) taking place across two-days at Newton Abbot Racecourse on 8 and 9 June.

The popular independent, boutique festival has built a reputation as a proper 2-day party. The below new acts join the likes of the already announced The Sugarhill Gang, Chali 2NA & Krafty Kuts, Slamboree & Crazy P…

Two times World Champion DJ, Lee Woodvine aka DJ Woody is arguably one of the UK’s most influential
turntablists. Known for his innovations, he helped design the World’s first ever musical...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 03/17/2018 - 10:41am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (16-18 March):

THEATRE

Awful Auntie Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened. But not everything Aunt Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie! https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

The Battle of Boat...

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One relationship. Infinite possibilities.

Something special, this way comes…

"Imagine rolling the dice 6,000 times.” That’s the central conceit — and probably the most telling line — in Constellations, playwright Nick Payne’s two-character study in ‘what ifs.’ The show, which debuted in London in 2012, then moved to Broadway in 2015 where it starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson, compresses a lifetime of joy, anguish and alternate paths into a fleet, satisfying 80 minutes.

Nick Payne’s “Astonishingly fine new play” (The Independent 2012) is laced with humour, pathos and drama. Winner of Best Play 2012 Evening Standard...

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The Young'uns head for Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/15/2018 - 11:45pm

Britain’s hottest folk act Young'Uns are bringing their stunning new audio-visual tour, ‘The Ballad Of Johnny Longstaff,’ to Exeter Phoenix on 25 March.

Stockton-On-Tees’ Young'Uns were once again the big story of the evening as the nominees for 2018’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards were announced last week (Wednesday 7th February) in London. The Co. Durham band, who recently released acclaimed brand new album ‘Strangers’ and are actually already previous winners of two coveted BBC Folk Awards (Best Group in 2015 and again in 2016), were announced as nominees for two new awards – Best...

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Why are stars descending on Exeter?

Authored by Exeter-Rep
Posted: Thu, 03/15/2018 - 2:13pm

In February Dani Harmer- TRACY BEAKER herself- played the leading role in ‘Twelfth Night’ in the city centre for three weeks.

Now Matt Lapinskas - Anthony Moon from Eastenders - is scheduled to appear in the city in April, whilst Russell Grant arrives for a month in June!

What is attracting these top TV performers to Exeter?

All are starring in new productions for Exeter Rep - the city’s new professional theatre!

Matt Lapinskas, an audience favourite in Eastenders and runner-up in Dancing on Ice, stars in the world premiere of ‘Frankenstein’. He will play...

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Great summer of fun ahead for Exmouth

Two important planning applications approved which will bring new temporary attractions to the town

Exmouth seafront will be buzzing this summer as two important planning applications, designed to bring new attractions to the town, have been approved.

East Devon District Council’s development management committee has granted permissions for the return of the Exmouth observational wheel at Beach Gardens and a range of temporary attractions on the Queen’s Drive development site.

Entertainment plans for Queen’s Drive include a food festival and relaxation area, a mix...

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Rugby legend, Jonathan Davies is coming to Exeter Golf and Country Club

A three-course dinner followed by one of the UK’s most acclaimed after-dinner sports speakers; rugby legend, Jonathan Davies.

Everyone welcome – you don’t have to be a member!

Jonathan Davies is the key rugby commentator for the BBC following an illustrious rugby career playing for various clubs and internationally for both Rugby Union and Rugby League. Davies played his club rugby in Wales, England and Australia.

Davies leads broadcast coverage for both international and domestic games on the BBC. With his unrivalled enthusiasm and invaluable insights from his dual...

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Line-up announced for new Exeter Beats music festival

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/13/2018 - 11:51pm

Exeter Food Festival has announced an all-new evening event for 2018 from Friday 4th- Sunday 6th May. Exeter Beats will see top acts including Mad Dog Mcrea, Madness tribute One Step Behind and David Live, a David Bowie tribute, entertain the crowds in Exeter Castle Courtyard.

The event, hosted by Radio Exe, will bring the historic courtyard to life with a full line-up of top quality acts each evening plus regional street food and local ales, ciders and cocktails. Michael Caines MBE, co-founder of the festival said: “Music has always been a hugely popular part of the festival and...

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Action-packed free Easter Family Fun at Exeter Racecourse

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Tue, 03/13/2018 - 12:45pm

Family Fun Day at Exeter Racecourse on Sunday, April 8 is free for children aged 17 and under and one the track’s busiest and most action-packed days of the year and this year’s date coincides with a special visit by the character Peter Rabbit from the year’s most hotly anticipated film of the same name.

With a taste for adventure, and no doubt carrots too, Peter Rabbit will be heading to Exeter Racecourse from his home in the Lake District, and if you’re a fan you can follow his journey on Social Media in the days leading up to the race meeting.

As well as the chance to...

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Moving in Sitcom... A must watch!

Authored by KP
Posted: Mon, 03/12/2018 - 9:55am

If you're looking for something to watch that's a quick episode, easy to follow, fun characters and a good storyline then this is the show for you. 'Moving In' is a local webseries made around Exeter and includes alot of local, upcoming talent.

This Web-series is 2 episodes in and is in production to be making more episodes quickly and with more funding.

'Moving In' revolves around 3 main characters called Will, Amy and Emily. All 3 of them are completely different but together make for weird and quirky friendships and some budding romances....

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