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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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Local craft centre transforms gallery into working studios

The Guild craft gallery in Bovey Tracey is to be a new venue for the annual Devon Open Studios this year. During 7th -29th September, six Guild Members will showcase their work and be present at the centre, demonstrating their craft, chatting and letting people have a go – all in the UK tradition of local artists opening their doors to the public.

For locals and visitors it’s a unique opportunity to hunt out artists in beautiful, unexplored Devon as well as buy art direct from the creator, chat or try a technique themselves.

They can find all this at the Guild’s Riverside...

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Boyzlife return to Exeter

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 08/05/2019 - 11:32pm

BOYZLIFE (Brian McFadden & Keith Duffy of Boyzone) are back on tour and heading to Exeter Lemon Grove on Sunday 22nd September 2019!

Boyzlife brings together members of two of the biggest boybands in history, Boyzone and Westlife, to perform a whole host of their biggest chart hits.

Brian McFadden enjoyed 12 UK and Ireland number ones as a member of Westlife, including a record breaking seven top spots in a row. The band also boast four number 1 albums and over 30 million record sales in total. Since Westlife, Brian has enjoyed international solo success, including a UK...

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BTS bring the Soul back to Vue

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/05/2019 - 10:18pm

South Korean pop sensations BTS are back at Vue Exeter and they are bringing the soul. Following their landmark ‘Love Yourself’ tour, BTS return to the big screen with ‘BTS Bring the Soul: The Movie’.

After the success of their 2018 movie ‘Burn the Stage: The Movie’, with worldwide pre-sale orders reaching nearly 1 million, it’s no surprise the global sensations are back for more.

Arriving on screen at Vue on 7th and 8th August, BTS tell their own stories from a rooftop in Paris, having just completed the European leg of their tour. From performing to an army of fans to...

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Casinos in and around Exeter that are a must-check-out

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Sat, 08/03/2019 - 11:18am

Devon is not only well known for its sandy and sprawling beaches, the exhilarating and enjoyable experience offered by its world-class casinos has also been attracting a great multitude of tourists to this beautiful county, of late. In this short article, we will acquaint you with some such must-check-out casinos in and around Exeter.

On the other hand, if you prefer gambling on the Internet instead, but have excluded yourself from all gambling portals registered with Gamstop, please keep in mind that there are many casinos not on Gamstop, listed on Casino-Experts .

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Cornish folk singer to be presented with top honour at Dartmoor Folk Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/02/2019 - 10:48pm

A CORNISH folk singer will be honoured with one of the highest awards in the folk world at the Dartmoor Folk Festival on Sunday, August 11.

Vic Legg, will be presented with an English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) Gold Badge.

Such gold badges are presented for unique or outstanding contributions to folk music, dance or song, distinguished service to EFDSS and/or exceptional contributions to EFDSS' work.

Vic was just one four recipients of such an award announced by EFDSS last year.

Vic was born into the singing and step-dancing traveller tradition in...

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Local lady makes triumphant return to the stage at North Devon Festival

Authored by Lynds P
Posted: Thu, 08/01/2019 - 4:21pm

Miss Stacia Blake, born 1952 in Redhills, Exeter made an extraordinary and unannounced performance at this year’s sold out Kozfest (Kozmic Kens Psychedelic Dream Festival).

Miss Blake was the iconic performance artist and dancer with space rock pioneers Hawkwind , who celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. Her last public performance was at the 1975 Reading Festival (Friday, August 22) where Hawkwind headlined the opening night. Famed for her dramatic, powerful poise and interpretive dance, the surprise return to the stage saw Miss Stacia join former band mate and founder Nik...

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Picturehouse Cinemas launch first Surprise Screening

When was the last time you were truly surprised? The news that Greta Gerwig was directing a Barbie movie? Watching the baffling trailer for Cats? Picturehouse Cinemas love surprises, which is why they’re hosting their first-ever nationwide Surprise Film screening on 2 August 2019.

On the evening of 2 August, join the nation’s biggest film fans as they go in blind to a mystery preview of a hotly anticipated upcoming release. Tickets are at the special introductory price of just £8 (£5 for Picturehouse Members). You’ll be one of the first to see a brand new film, with bragging rights...

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Summer fun for everyone at The Donkey Sanctuary

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 07/31/2019 - 11:14pm

As The Donkey Sanctuary’s 50th anniversary celebrations continue, the Sidmouth sanctuary offers a whole host of activities and events providing the perfect family day out this summer. From the ‘People’s Choice Award’ winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden, to the annual Summer Fair and the new ‘Adoption Donkey Guess Who Trail’.

The ‘Chelsea’ show garden has been rebuilt at the Sidmouth sanctuary, giving visitors the chance to see it for free for many years to come. The garden is a lasting legacy from the prestigious show. It was designed to showcase the charity’s international work...

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Really Want to Hurt Me comes to Exeter

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 07/30/2019 - 10:27pm

Really Want to Hurt Me, a bittersweet production about growing up gay in the 80s, is coming to the Barnfield Theatre in Exeter on Friday (3 August).

Shortlisted for the Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence and following sold-out dates in London and Edinburgh Fringe 2018, Really Want to Hurt Me now embarks on a UK tour. This dark hit comedy from Flaming Theatre is about growing up gay in the ’80s featuring dance sequences and a soundtrack of classics from Culture Club, Eurythmics, Tears for Fears, The Smiths, Kate Bush and more.

This bittersweet production explores a queer...

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The UK's problem with gambling and how it should be regulated

Exciting plans were revealed earlier this year for Exeter's Guildhall Shopping Centre. To build on the success of the Queen Street dining quarter, owner Aviva has proposed a bowling alley and more restaurants. An additional leisure unit, where WH Smith is currently located could be turned into a concert venue, cinema, or casino. However, if it were to be a casino, would that be a good thing?

Does Exeter Need a Casino?

There are arguments for and against a casino in Exeter. The city already has cinemas and bowling alleys, and a casino in the city centre might have the...

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