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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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Is it possible to play Lottery outside your nationality: All you need to know

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 08/15/2019 - 8:10am

Do you wonder the people allowed to play major lotteries with higher jackpots? Is it possible for people residing in other countries to play such lotteries like in the US and the UK lotteries? These are some of the questions that disturb most gamblers of whether there are alternatives to your national lotteries .

However, everything is possible. One can comfortably buy tickets even when not residing in the nationality offering lotteries. It is possible because when you search online, you will find a website selling tickets for lotteries of other countries . It is an effective...

The biggest progressive slots you can play today in the UK

When we talk about online slot games, there are a certain kind referred to as progressive jackpot slots that are capable of delivering mind blowing pay-outs!

If you carry out some research into the world of online casinos, you’ll understand that the big money lies in none other than these progressive jackpots. It also doesn’t come as a surprise that these online slot games have produced dozens of casino millionaires over the years, one of the reasons why slots are so popular in general. In this short article, we will acquaint you with such top 3 most profitable online slots you can...

Week full of carnival fun in Seaton

The first illuminated carnival in the East Devon circuit will be transforming the streets of Seaton on Saturday 31August.

In existence for over 50 years, the traditional street procession through the town centre will follow a week of events, shows and activities.

The multitude of events during the week will include a classic car show, car treasure hunt, murder mystery, dog show, children’s golf, bingo and the crowning of the royal carnival party plus many other activities suitable for the whole family.

June Millman commented on behalf of the Carnival Committee: “We...

Band named after local landmark

Local duo, Start Point, have a real sense of place, so much so that they have named themselves after the famous local landmark! Both Andy Taylor and Nigel Smith grew up in Devon and still live here. Their music is interesting and original, ranging from pop to rock and everything in-between.

Nigel Smith plays all the instruments and creates the musical arrangements whilst Andy Taylor provides the lyrics. Their second CD Slowboat to Saul has just come out and is available through online retailer CD Baby or from their website. It features items such as ‘Summerleaze Girl’ (a piece of...

Lost Voice Guy heads to Exeter

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 08/10/2019 - 10:17pm

Due to popular demand following a sell-out tour this spring, Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy) - the first comedian ever to win Britain’s Got Talent – will be taking his critically acclaimed show to disabled parking spaces at more than two dozen new venues this autumn includig Exeter Corn Exchange on 2nd October.

He may not be able to talk but he definitely has something to say and his comedy will leave you speechless.

Lee is the first stand-up comedian to use a communication aid. He made his first stand-up performance in February 2012 and now gigs all over the country. In...

Free exhibition about the Dartmoor Search and Rescue teams

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 08/10/2019 - 12:30am

A free exhibition at the Princetown Visitor Centre is throwing a spotlight on the 220 volunteers who selflessly give their time to staff the four teams that make up the Dartmoor Rescue Group (DRG). The display explores half a century of the dramatic and sometimes harrowing search and rescue work of lost or injured people that the men and women undertake both on the moor and further afield.

The exhibition runs until 2 October and is open daily from 10am – 5pm.

DRG Chairman Alec Collyer CBE said: “What we do is for lovers of the moor by lovers of the moor.”

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Come see, come try, come buy at Honiton Gate to Plate

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/07/2019 - 10:12am

Top programme of on-street cookery demonstrations, tips from food experts, live musical entertainment and around 50 fine food, drink and craft producers selling their wares

Honiton’s High Street will be buzzing on Saturday (10 August) as around 50 fine food, drink and craft producers will be joined by top chefs, food experts and talented entertainers for this year’s Gate to Plate.

A great programme of events are lined up throughout the day with live music on the entertainment stage and a cooking stage featuring chefs and food experts giving live demonstrations.

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Cautious of the drop at the Abuna Yemata Church

Africa's forgotten frontiers: the Sahel - Reza Pakravan

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/06/2019 - 10:27pm

On 31st July, Reza Pakravan, a British explorer and film maker, became the first person in modern history to have travelled the full length of the Sahel. A belt of land stretching across the southern boundary of the Sahara desert, the Sahel spans the width of Africa, from Senegal to Somalia, and is home to some of the harshest conditions on the planet, where the effects of climate change are most felt and rebel uprisings are common.

Like many explorers, Reza has had a fascination with Africa since he was a boy, but felt there were still vast areas of the continent we knew little...

60s superstars head to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/06/2019 - 10:23pm

On Friday October 18, the legendary singer/songwriter Al Stewart will be playing the Exeter Phoenix with his sensational American backing band The Empty Pockets as part of his huge "Hits & Misses" world tour.

Expect all the much loved songs from this magnetic performer and much more besides in this really rare west country show.

On Sunday October 27, Wishbone Ash are celebrating their 50th Anniversary at the Phoenix with an incredible three hour show featuring all the classic material along with never before seen archive footage on back screen projection.

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Former SAS sniper hosting an audience in Exeter this November

Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham is one of the most decorated SAS snipers of all time. After retiring from the elite branch of the British armed services, he went on to work as a bodyguard for some of the world’s best-known A-listers. Needless to say, the veteran has a lot of stories to tell, and those who want to hear them can attend An Audience with Mark Billy Billingham at the Exeter Corn Exchange on the 4th of November this year.

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