Michael Pollan is an American food writer best known as a critic of the industrial scale of food production, reflected in his books such as The Omnivores Dilemma , In Defence of Food and Food Rules . His approach can be summed up by his 'rule' - Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants . This challenge to a seeming over-reliance on nutritionists and others can help us decide what we should eat. He has always advocated individuals and families taking more control over their food. I chatted to him about the book whilst Pollan was over here for its launch. So this is not a cookery book, it is...
As part of Exeter’s Ignite Festival, which has been taking place this week, I went along to the Exeter Phoenix to discover more about Exeter’s hidden history by watching the performance of Telling Our Stories, Finding Our Roots .
As soon as the lights dimmed, and the spotlight was turned to the hosts; local story-teller Sandhya Dave and Lucy Mackeith - a local historian - the audience’s attention was held as the hosts and the other volunteers of the show, took each individual on a colourful and mystic journey through the hidden treasures which are present in Exeter’s city walls....
This event is aimed at promoting the Samsung Bike Week and encouraging as many people to get on or get back on a bike for Sunday 23 June.
The day will start at 9am from the Double Locks Pub Garden, we will encourage people to park at the Canal Bridges car park and cycle to meet us. The ride will set off between 9am and 10am. A friendly team of staff from exeplore limited, the kayakhub and sustrans will be able to assist with cycling tuition and bike checks if required.
The route will follow the NCN route 34 to the Canal Bridges junction and then follow the NCN route 2 in...
Plenty of live demonstrations with craft and food products for sale outside, in the Chapel and in the refurbished Project Centre Studio. Bring the whole family!
Refreshments will be available throughout the day.
This event is being held as part of the summer season of fundraising events for the restoration of historic Poltimore House.
Tickets £3, Friends of Poltimore House £2. £5 for 2 adults, children under 16 free.
The House will also be open to view from 12 noon - 4pm (£1 entry at the house door)
EMG Symphony Orchestra’s summer concert under the baton of our musical director, Marion Wood. We are performing a mixture of American and Latin music: Williams Theme from ET, Hess East Coast Pictures, El Salon Mexico by Copland, Nights in the Gardens of Spain by de Falla and Piazzolla’s Tangazo.
Tickets are unreserved: £8, £5 students with an NUS card and under 16s.
Box Office:01392 665700 or email: evit@exeter.gov.uk for tickets.
Activities for all the family on the last Sunday of the month, with a different theme each month. Come along for the whole day or just drop in when you like.
Noon-12.30pm: Storytelling 1.30pm-4pm: Art Drop in* 2.15 pm-4pm: Family Film Screening
Free except for a £2 charge for the Art Drop-in
Sun 30 June : It’s showtime! Build your own theatre and put on a show.
The Unique Boutique indoor market is back this summer, and is open 11am-3pm.
Stallholders include makers of glass beads and decorative accessories, upcycled furniture, home spun wools, ceramic platers and dishes, and all sorts of cards and drawings, textiles and fashion. There will be plenty of stalls across our ground floor, so you can shop for quirky and unusual gifts, support local artists, and stop for a nice cuppa and cake in our café.
Also, Arrietty, Exeter’s vintage, handmade and haberdashery shop will be offering drop in taster workshops for adults. For £3 come and...
A fundraising event for Exeter’s community radio and sound alternative, Phonic FM.
Sunday Skyclub
The Sunday Skyclub are a 5 piece from Exeter, Devon. Combining their love of pop music and indie bands. Guaranteed to get you singing and dancing! (Or Humming). The band was formed in 2010 by brothers, Ed and George after previous projects together weren’t going in the right direction. The line up has settled now with friends Sean, Gemma and Alex. All coming from musical backgrounds and studying music, the band oozes natural ability and fun. This band is a force to be reckoned...
