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All-Mozart in March!

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is marking the month of March with a plethora of Ms for its spring concert in Exeter Cathedral. The Choir will be performing an all-Mozart programme with the London Mozart Players and an array of top soloists, including Devon-born rising star violinist Joel Munday. The main work is the Great Mass in C minor.

The combination of a top-flight UK orchestra, four young professional singers, a talented young violinist and the 100-strong sound of Exeter Philharmonic Choir in the Cathedral promises to create a very special evening.

The programme is a...

Could Live Casinos Fill that Isolation Hole?

You don’t need us to tell you that this country has changed. We are in the midst of a lockdown, and this means that you probably won’t be sauntering off to your local casino any time soon. But what if you still have the urge for a little bit of gambling? Thankfully, the UK is rife with fantastic online casinos. In fact, we probably have some of the best in the world based here...and some of them are going to get pretty close to your traditional casino experience too.

Gambling Online Will Never Completely Replace the Real Casino Experience

Let us make it clear right off...

Efficient Methods Every MMORPG Player Use to Earn In-Game Gold

RPGs are one of the most popular genres of games on the market, and MMORPGs are only growing in popularity. Most of these games have in-game gold as their currency and players can use it to buy gear, powerful weapons, or train their characters with it. Players have to grind and work for that gold to be able to afford their in-game purchases.

If you want to earn more gold, there are some efficient methods that every MMORPG player can use. Follow these tips and you can earn gold like never before.

Get Useful Add-ons

Most games have useful add-ons that can help you play the...

What’s Love Got To Do With It? Smash hit show announces rescheduled show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/14/2020 - 12:44pm

Smash hit show What’s Love Got To Do With It ? has rescheduled its Exeter date to Friday, January 15 2021.

Box office staff at the Northcott Theatre are contacting ticket holders so they can transfer their tickets to the new date.

A spokesman for What’s Love Got To Do With It? said: “As everyone is aware, due to Government advice theatres and venues across the UK have had to take the decision to close. This inevitably affects our shows and therefore What’s Love Got To Do With It? has had to be rescheduled.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this causes and we...

Rufus Wainwright to play the Great Hall in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/10/2020 - 11:21pm

A defining moment for local promoters SW1 Productions back in 2005, was a show that made them realise there was a genuine appetite for bringing great artists to the South West. 15 years (and hundreds of shows) later, they are delighted to announce a show with that very same artist, singer-songwriter supreme, Rufus Wainwright, who will the Great Hall in Exeter on Friday 30 October

Known for his incredibly engaging live performances, Rufus returns to the UK with a brand new band for the tour: LA musician Brian Green (John Legend, Michael Bublé, Pomplamoose) as music director and...

Bricks and Mortar Bingo for a Younger Generation

There’s no doubting the growth of pure online bingo sites like Sailor Bingo , Tombola and many more continues to evolve despite the introduction of stricter gambling regulations. But until fairly recently, its bricks-and-mortar counterpart struggled with something of an image problem.

To many, traditional bingo halls were a place for older generations to congregate and set the world to rights as they marked off their numbers with the aid of a rum and coke.

But things started to change in the early 90s with the launch of new purpose-built complexes by the likes of Gala...

Countries where online gambling is legal

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 04/07/2020 - 7:51am

Prohibition was never bringing many benefits to national economies, which is a fact many countries are beginning to recognize. Gambling is no exception, so as it evolved into a multi-billion dollar business that brings in tons of cash, many governments unsurprisingly started changing their opinion regarding its legality. Many sovereign states still forbid anything gambling-related, so it is good knowing you can and can not indulge yourself especially if you like to travel a lot.

The European Countries

Europe is the cradle of gambling so it is understandable that the...

4 Great Books to Read in 2020

Keeping in good health isn’t just a matter of eating the right food, and sleeping enough, although that's a good start. Feeding your brain and your imagination is equally important. It’s not enough to get up early in the morning, have fruits for breakfast and stick to a healthy diet. If you spend hours on the internet, the truth of the matter is, you'll be drained of energy and motivation to do anything.

Being healthy in body and mind involves looking at several aspects of your life, from your food to your exercise regimen, even to how you sleep and how many miles you walk. There...

Film fans can explore Hollywood icon Vivien Leigh’s South West links thanks to major new study

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/31/2020 - 3:29pm

She achieved global stardom thanks to iconic roles in Gone with the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire. Now the public can explore how Vivien Leigh had strong links to the South West as well as Hollywood as part of a major new project.

University of Exeter researcher Dr Lisa Stead is working to trace Leigh’s legacy. The work will illuminate new, unseen histories of Leigh's life and career as one of the twentieth century's most iconic female stars and show her connections to Devon. This includes a new interactive website.

The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum (BDCM), Exeter City...

Bring Out the Board Games! Fighting Boredom While on Lockdown

With the current Corona lockdown in most countries, you will find that bars, schools, and offices are closed. You are probably at home, bored, and looking for fun activities to either do alone or with the company of loved ones. Now that you are lazy and have nowhere to go, why not spice up your life with some board games that you can play in the comfort of your home.

Here are a few suggestions that might suit your craving.

Scrabble

This great piece of art comes in gold and black color and appears excellent on the table. It has foiled stamped letter tiles, and players...

Best online games to play while social distancing

With the novel coronavirus changing every day, and nearly affecting every corner of the world, social distancing continues to be one of the top recommendations for staying healthy and safe.

Are you tired of binge-watching your favorite series or need to do something to get your mind off the news? Turn off your tv and play some online games. There’s plenty of research to suggest that gaming is good for kids, but it’s also beneficial for adults, so don’t feel guilty about spending time playing online.

Check out some of the best online games to play while you practice...

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