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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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Devon’s Postman Poet to be celebrated at Dartmoor Folk Festival

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 07/29/2019 - 10:01am

A NOVELIST and two musicians will bring Devon’s 19th century Postman Poet vividly back to life with a vibrant entertainment of words and music at this year's Dartmoor Folk Festival at South Zeal, near Okehampton on Saturday, August 10.

It was 200 years ago, on January 21, 1819, that Edward Capern, Devon’s Postman Poet, was born into a poor, working-class family in Tiverton.

His father, a baker, could not afford to educate his son and would never have dreamt that he would become nationally renowned as a poet, winning plaudits from the Prime Minister and support from the...

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The secrets to finding brilliant event entertainment in Exeter

Whether you’re organising a wedding, birthday party or corporate event, a key element to making your function a success is undoubtedly the entertainment. However, booking the right act can be daunting! You want entertainment that will match your theme, be appropriate for your audience and, above all, make for a brilliant event that no one will forget.

As such, here are some top tips for finding great event entertainment in the beautiful city of Exeter…

Don’t leave it too late

Most professional bands will be booked up far in advance. Established and experienced acts...

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Blockbuster films showing this summer at the Open Air Cinema at Exmouth’s Queen’s Drive Space

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 07/26/2019 - 12:19pm

Blockbuster films at the Open Air Cinema, free live gigs, local theatre, circus entertainment, the Big Band sound, a Devon Rum and Reggae Festival, a one-day music festival Maer Rocks raising funds for the RNLI and a dance beach party – Exmouth’s Queen’s Drive Space is buzzing with activity this summer with a top line up of things to do for all the family.

There’s something for everyone at this glorious seafront site - a free Jurassic themed children’s play site for the kids and nearby food stalls, a bar and seating area where you can keep an eye on your young ones and enjoy some...

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The festival of facial hair returns to Torbay in aid of Suicide Prevention

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 07/25/2019 - 11:17am

The World Beard and Moustache Championships was held in Antwerp, Belgium in May this year, but you don’t have to travel far to see some world-class face fuzz! August 10 will see the return of South West Beard Club’s very own competition, at the Lucky 7 Club in Paignton, Devon. The event will feature some of the finest facial hair from around the UK and further afield, from twirled moustaches, to neatly clipped beards, to the wild freestyle competitors, where anything goes! There are even handmade categories, so those who aren’t blessed with great facial hair can join in the fun.

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Couples Come Dine With Me is back and looking for contestants in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/24/2019 - 10:54am

Are you a whizz in the kitchen? Do you host a great dinner party? Think you’ve got what it takes to walk away with £1000? Then ITV want to speak to you.

Their teams are on the lookout for couples to be part of Britain’s favourite dinner time show. The only criteria’s are that you must be over 18, in a couple and not working or trained as a professional chef.

The shoot will take place between Tuesday 24th September and Friday 27th September 2019.

To apply email cdwm@shiver.tv with your name, age, contact details and postcode or click on the link https://itvuk.etribez...

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Ballot box drama for kids brings democracy to life on stage 

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Posted: Wed, 07/24/2019 - 10:49am

Cheekily named theatre company ‘Gone to the Dogs Productions’ is bringing a kids’ show about democracy to the Exeter Fringe on 1 stAugust.

Performing at The Barnfield Theatre, the hour-long play called ‘Rox, Paper and The Scissors’ is aimed at 9+years and aims to get children to think about democracy, and why or how we vote.

In the play, three characters – autocratic school bully Rox, head girl (rule of law) Paper, and disruptive class clown The Scissors – battle to become school president, but find out the hard way that not all elections are fought fairly.

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L-R_Danni Woodnutt Trumpet, Hannah Williams French Horn, Jacob Potts Tuba, Meggie Murphy Trombone and Eliza Talman trumpet all from Wells Cathedral School SML

Two Moors Festival launches 19th year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/23/2019 - 9:17am

Tickets are now on sale for the South West’s biggest celebration of classical music, taking place from 11-20 October 2019. The nationally renowned Two Moors Festival, now in its 19th year, brings together world-leading musicians, remarkable venues and the next generation of talent over nine days in October, across 28 events in 15 stunning locations.

Penny Adie MBE, founder and creative director of the Festival, said: “This year’s concerts feature a complete mix of performers, from a clutch of fledgling artists to many more at the pinnacle of global careers. We would welcome all to...

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National Theatre Live: Fleabag comes to Vue Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 07/22/2019 - 6:22pm

A live broadcast of the award-winning Fleabag will be coming to the big screen in Vue Exeter this September courtesy of National Theatre.

The one-woman play, written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, was the inspiration for the phenomenally successful BBC television show of the same name, and has now returned to the West End after a sold-out New York run.

As well as the successful play and series, Waller-Bridge has written the spy thrillerKilling Eve and is currently working on the next James Bond instalment.

National Theatre Live: Fleabag is a hilarious, rip-...

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‘Britain's Got Talent’ star to open Dartmoor Folk Festival

A MAN who impressed three of the judges in Series 13 of the ITV talent show “Britain's Got Talent” - but failed to impress Simon Cowell so much that he became irritated and stormed off - will perform the official opening of the 42nd Dartmoor Folk Festival on Saturday, August 10.

Roger Butler, aka Chucklefoot, a traditional one man band and who is well-known across the folk scene, performed an original song in his audition on the television show.

Roger, who was 73 at the time of his tv audition, performed an original song, with the refrain "don't give Granny any whisky at...

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The Gin to My Tonic Festival comes to Exeter Corn Exchange

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/17/2019 - 11:22pm

The Gin To My Tonic are delighted to be bringing their festival to the Exeter Corn Exchange this Summer on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th August.

The Gin To My Tonic is a brand based in Faringdon, Oxford that holds gin festivals across the country.

Co-Founder Emira Shepherd said “We are delighted to be able to hold a Gin Festival for the people of Exeter and beyond. We are also delighted to showcase various gin brands that will be in attendance and showcasing their products.”

The Gin To My Tonic Festivalbrings together over 100 different gins from across the UK and...

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