Your guide to What's On this weekend
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (6-8 January).
THEATRE
Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Exeter Little Theatre Company bring the classic fairy-tale to life. Beautiful Snow White lives with Queen Evelyn in a grand palace but her life is far from that of a perfect princess. Joined by her best friend Silly Simon and childhood nurse, Nanny Nick-Nack, Snow White must learn to be brave and escape the clutches of her evil stepmother. The show runs until 7 January. www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
Mary-Ann Ochota
Sunday, 2pm, Exeter Phoenix
Join TV presenter and archaeology writer Mary-Ann Ochota on a journey through Britain’s historic landscape. What clues should you look for to puzzle out the origins of a village, or the age of a hedgerow? What are the secrets hidden in tumuli, chambered tombs and churchyards? Drawing on her new book, Hidden Histories, this talk will be packed with clues and examples of what to look for and where to go to decipher the story of the landscape around us. A must for all landscape detectives! £12. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
MUSIC
Indie Club
Saturday, Phoenix Bar, Exeter Phoenix
A night of the best in indie anthems with DJ ROB MUDGE, 8pm-late. Free before 9pm, £4 after. Over 16s
Better than Never
Sunday, Exeter Phoenix
Better than Never plus Highlives and Torre Valley. Pop punk from Oxford who have shared the stage with the likes of Don Broco, As It Is, WSTR and Boston Manor. Tickets £6. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk
EVENTS
Topsham Community Market
Saturday, Matthews Hall, Topsham
A mix of food stalls, antiques, clothes, jewellery and craft stalls, 8.30am-1pm every Saturday.
Exeter Record Fair
Saturday, Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter
A host of your favourite regular vinyl and CD dealers from the South West along with returning dealers. With all the dealers having masses of good quality Vinyl Records, CDs and much more to choose from and following on from the success of the last fair, it should be another good event for everyone. Doors open at 9.30am, entry is £1. For the earlybirds entry can be from 8am with a £3 fee. The fair finishes at around 3.30pm. Further details here.
Wassailing walk
Saturday, 10am, Younghayes Centre, Cranbrook
Join Cranbrook Country Park Ranger for a traditional wassailing walk to the Cranbrook Community Orchard. Sing wassailing songs as they did in the past to bless the trees and encourage a new harvest! The walk starts at the Younghayes Community Centre at 10am. Details here. http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/january-2017/wass...
Dolls House & Miniature Fair
Sunday, Westpoint Arena, Exeter
Experience the exquisite world of Dolls House Miniatures at our public fair where you will find exhibits, displays and demonstrations by some of the leading craftspeople. A range of stands will be exhibiting everything from charming miniature figures and delightful dolls houses to every imaginable accessory and items of furniture. Whether a keen miniaturist collector or enthusiast, or someone just wanting to visit for casual interest, you can be assured of a warm welcome. 10am-4pm. www.wendysworldfairs.co.uk
RSPB Dawn Avocet Cruise
Sunday, 7.30am, Exe Estuary
It's certainly worth the early start to see the wildlife on the Exe foraging for food this early in the morning on a cruise that lasts around 1.5 hours.
Expert commentary is provided throughout the cruise by knowledgeable RSPB volunteers who will keep a close eye out and help you spot the various species of waders and wildfowl that either flock to the Exe to overwinter or call the Exe their home. Booking essential. Tel: 01392 432691.
EXHIBITIONS
The Beauty of Light on Dartmoor
Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown
An exhibition by international award winning photographer and film maker Jonathan Scott. Jonathan has travelled the world and has had his work featured by the likes of National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, Google, the BBC, ITN and many more. The exhibition is open until 5 March 2017.
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