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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.

The...

On course to being the biggest and best Exeter Art Show yet

Preparations for one of the South West’s largest exhibitions, the Rathbones Exeter Art Show hosted at the Maynard School, are gaining pace with well over 100 nationally and locally acclaimed artists signed up already.

Commercial interest in the Show, which will take place over the weekend of 21-22 April 2018, has been enormous this year with several companies coming on board to offer support. So far, these include Rathbones Investment Management, Knight Frank, Darts Farm, Foot Anstey and The Exeter.

Sarah Tobey, the regional director of the Rathbones’ Exeter office said, “...

Dartington International Summer School & Festival announces over 100 concerts for its 70th anniversary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/12/2018 - 7:58am

Dartington International Summer School & Festival has announced the concert programme for its 70th Anniversary curated by renowned pianist and Artistic Director Joanna MacGregor. Over 100 concerts from outstanding names in the music world have been confirmed.

In celebration of the 70th anniversary in 2018, MacGregor has invited an unrivalled list of names from the classical music world, and luminaries from other genres, from jazz to folk, and the wider arts, to be resident, teach and perform at Dartington. Each of the four weeks has its own focus and themes with full length...

Tom Jones to perform at Powderham Castle

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 03/11/2018 - 7:31pm

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...

Exeter School's annual Choral Society Concert

Exeter School is looking forward to performing its annual Choral Society concert in Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 15 March, which this year will feature music by Mozart and Howard Goodall, son of former Headmaster Geoffrey Goodall (1979 - 1993) and composer of theme music for Red Dwarf and Blackadder.

Made up of current pupils, parents, staff and guests, Choral Society will perform four pieces. Goodall's poignant Eternal Light will be sung by the full chorus, whilst his setting of The Lord is My Shepherd, which is best known as the theme tune of TV's The Vicar of Dibley, will be...

Astronomy evening will whisk stargazers off to another planet

Newton Abbot stargazers will have the opportunity to look at the night sky through large telescopes as South Devon University Technical College (UTC) is set to host a special Astronomy evening.

The pioneering technical college will host the Astronomy evening on Thursday 15th March 2018 between 6pm and 10pm. The evening will consist of two talks, one at 6:45pm and the second at 8:15pm, plus a pizza buffet provided by the South Devon Pizza Company.

With more than 25 years experience, respected Astronomer Seb Jay will be leading the evening, guiding stargazers through the...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 03/10/2018 - 12:58pm

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (9-11 March).

THEATRE

‘Aint’ I A Woman Friday, 7.30pm, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter A new show is touring venues in Devon and Dorset to celebrate International Women’s Day 2018, after an appeal for women to join the choir led to 63 arriving for rehearsals! ‘Aint’ I A Woman’ is the third ‘Her Story’ show organised and written by Devon-based arts charity, Wren Music, and featuring women from across the South West. Tickets £10. www.wrenmusic.co.uk

Police Cops in Space Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Bike...

The Gang is Back! Exeter Scout and Guide Gang Show ready for its 34th season

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/10/2018 - 10:42am

Exeter Scouts and Guides will be “Riding along on the crest of a wave” again this Easter, as Exeter Gang Show returns to the Barnfield Theatre, Exeter from the 11th to the 14th April 2018.

Bigger, brighter and louder than ever before the 34th Exeter Scout and Guide Gang Show is packed full of popular songs, expert choreography and laugh out loud sketches and has everything to keep audience members of any age entertained.

The cast of over 75 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Senior Section and Leaders from across Exeter and the surrounding areas are swapping the...

The Right Now Film Festival comes to Exeter

Authored by Josh Webber
Posted: Thu, 03/08/2018 - 6:28am

The Right Now Film Festival is coming to the Exeter Phoenix.

The festival puts a spotlight on documentaries which focus on the global power structure and inequalities from all over the globe.

Festival director Tom Vaughan says “We were compelled to create a programme that brings together some of today’s biggest talking points, from the beginning of vital movements such as Black Lives Matter to the future of welfare and of course, the UK’s very own Brexit.

We believe in the power film has in educating and raising awareness, and that the best films can be an...

Machine Gun Preacher heads to Exeter

Authored by Josh Webber
Posted: Wed, 03/07/2018 - 10:17am

Former gangland enforcer, tireless activist and lifelong biker Sam Childers, the ‘Machine Gun Preacher’, is heading to Exeter’s Rediscover Church.

The church will host a special talk with Childers, whose story of redemption has continued to enthral people around the globe.

In 1992 Childers left his life of violence and crime behind him when he converted to Christianity. Since then he has committed his time to helping children displaced by the Second Sudanese War. He is the founder of the non-profit organisation Angels of East Africa and leads the Children’s Village, an...

SING it loud – a fourth Rainbow House!

Authored by JanetRaeburn
Posted: Tue, 03/06/2018 - 10:41am

Rainbow Living is very excited to announce that the charity will be moving forward with another Rainbow House in Exeter.

Following a major strategic review, which included assessing local need, consultation and market review, Rainbow Living has decided to expand its services within the Exeter area.

Over the last 10 years, Rainbow Living has enjoyed success with its unique housing model, which enables adults with learning and other disability to live with their peers in specially adapted accommodation, designed to promote and encourage independent supported living.

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