Symposium Roman Exeter – revealing what lies beneath modern day Exeter
This symposium will reveal the Roman city that lies beneath the surface of modern-day Exeter. Speakers discuss the 1970s excavations that revealed the legionary fortress, the Roman bath-house and the remains of the basilica, plus recent discoveries at St Loyes and the west of Exeter.
The day includes a tour of RAMM’s Roman artefacts.
Organised by the Exeter Branch of the Devonshire Association, with RAMM, to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Devonshire Association.
For over 40 years the Exeter Dance Festival has celebrated the very best dancing in the South West. From Ballet and Hip Hop to Greek and song and dance. Individuals, duos, trios and groups all compete as part of the National Federation of Dance Festivals. The Corn Exchange is very pleased to be hosting this year's festival.
Championship Evening, Friday 22 February , 5.30pm
See dancers from the week's Championship classes compete for trophies in ballet, tap and modern. Tickets: £6, concessions £5
Performance Award evening, Saturday 23 February at 7pm
Members of St James School in Exeter recently took part in a successful exchange visit with their partner school in Negombo, a fishing town and tourist destination in Sri Lanka.
Meet the three students who went, hear about their fantastic experiences and the ongoing impact of this cultural and educational partnership.
Bring your lunch and join us - 1pm-2pm, open to all.
Eighteen years after the first ANC government in South Africa, poor rural areas are still reeling from the effects of HIV/AIDS.
Jane Habermehel will lead a discussion on how far the legacy of white supremacy has inhibited the cultural and political development of Black South Africans.
This was the focus for Jane’s MA thesis at Goldsmiths College, London University, completed autumn 2012.
Join us at The Global Centre for a talk and discussion which starts at 7pm. Open to all.
Murder Mystery Dinner Friday 1st February 2013 at 7.30pm
£25.95 per person
The ancestral home of Bridget De Fowey may not be the only thing in jeopardy on the banks of the River Exe. As you dine amongst friends, watch the cunning plot unfold around you
For further information visit the Reed Hall website
To book a table contact 01392 725219 or email reedhall@exeter.ac.uk
Martin Barre has been the guitarist of Jethro Tull for 43 years, his sound and playing having been a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history.
Martin’s guitar playing has earned him a high level of respect and recognition; he was voted 25th best solo ever in the USA and 20th best solo ever in the UK for his playing on ‘Aqualung’ . His playing on the album ‘Crest of a Knave’ earned him a Grammy award in 1988.
Parents from West Exe Children’s Centre are organising a fundraising evening with a difference in aid of Carousel Toy Library, which provides a wide range of good quality toys for children to take home and play with for a week or two.
The toy library, part of the local Merry Go Round charity, faces closure after losing its main funding but families are determined to keep Carousel up and running as it provides a fantastic service for children across the west side of the city.
The event is called ‘Naked Ladies’ and is just for ladies; they can turn up in one...
Learn English paper piecing with Kerry Green from Very Kerry Berry, socialise with other local stitchers whilst you sew, raffles, games, cake and more... The Sewing Directory meet up is a chance to meet other Sewing Directory fans, customers and the person behind The Sewing Directory Fiona Pullen and enjoy the afternoon sewing and socialising.
Kath from Sew La La Fabrics will be at the meet up with a selection of her vintage style fabrics and sewing supplies available to buy. So why not treat yourself whilst you are there?
With a central Exeter location St Matthew's Church...
Katy Dove: Thought Becomes Action Exhibition opening Saturday 9 March, 3–5pm. Katy Dove will be in conversation with artist and curator Andrew Bick from 4pm. British artist Katy Dove presents a selection of new and recent film and print based works at Spacex. Dove’s work can be interpreted as a kind of aesthetic essentialism, or the distillation of the everyday into fundamental shapes, sounds and colours.
The centrepiece of the exhibition is a new film work titled Meaning in Action (2013). The starting point for the film is the idea that like in choreography, meaning exists in...
