On Sunday morning 8 December 2013, the Quay area of Exeter will be treated to the sight of hundreds of Santas running alongside the River Exe.
Ironbridge Runner Events are once again organising the events in support of the local charity Dream-A-Way which provides holidays for disabled people of all ages in the South West.
First there will be a competitive 5k race along the river and flood relief channel starting and finishing on Piazza Terracina.
This will be followed by a shorter fun run suitable for all the family.
A first half masterclass from the Exeter Chiefs gave them the perfect start to this season’s Heineken Cup as they blew away visiting Cardiff Blues at Sandy Park.
Rob Baxter’s side ran in five tries – four of them in the opening 40 minutes – to ensure maximum reward against the Welsh region, whose improved display after the break did at least glean them a try bonus point.
Skipper Dean Mumm, Matt Jess, Fetu’u Vainikolo, Ben White and Ian Whitten all crossed for tries, while Gareth...
Congratulations to Matthew Bird the winner of The Exeter Daily's Oxjam Exeter 2013 competition to win 4 tickets to the takeover weekend, which is taking place next weekend on the 19 and 20 October - the wait is almost over!
We asked: Which Exeter musician made it into the quarterfinal stage of BBC’s The Voice UK in 2012?
The answer was of course Adam Isaac
Don't forget, today is the last day you can puchase early bird tickets for just £5, which gives you entry to all venues on both Saturday and Sunday.
We can't believe it's almost here, can you? Don't miss...
Some of South Devon’s finest purveyors of food and craft items will be displaying their wares at a grand food, craft and music event in beautiful St Marychurch, Torquay on 15 and 16 November.
St Marychurch is one of the oldest settlements in South Devon and the two-day Feast of Homemade Fayre will take place over two floors at Tudors, an iconic and traditional meeting place on Fore Street.
The venue will be buzzing with fascinating stalls and stands offering delightful local produce and crafts that make perfect Christmas gifts and there will be live musical entertainment...
So what's the recipe for the weekend? Take over 25 local producers both inside the public hall & outside at the farmers market, offering a great mix of the finest local produce. Add to that hot local food offered from our fantastic hot food kitchen where on the menu you'll find a great range of easy to eat food for all the family! Add into that some great drinks from our finest local drink producers served in our bar. Stir in a large measure of great live music, child friendly entertainment & a fun, friendly, relaxed atmosphere...
The Barclaycard Mercury Prize Albums of the Year 2013 shortlist will be announced at 5.30pm on Wednesday (11 September).
The annual "music Booker" panel select 12 of the best and most significant UK music releases, before judging a winner at a ceremony on Wednesday 30 October.
Previous winners have included Primal Scream, Suede, Elbow, PJ Harvey (the only artist to scoop the award twice) and last year, Alt-J for their debut album An Awesome Wave .
Among the favourites to be nominated for the 22nd annual award, are albums released in the last 12 months by London...
On Thursday 26 September, the film “The Moo Man” nominated and shown at the prestigious 2013 Sundance Film Festival is being shown at the third Chagford Film Festival on Dartmoor.
Farmer Stephen Hook will be there on the night, along with the film’s Director (Andy Heathcote) and producer (Heike Bachelier).
The remarkable story of a maverick farmer and his cows, beautifully filmed over four years on the Pevensey Levels in Sussex.
In an attempt to save his family farm, Stephen Hook decides to turn his back on the cost cutting dairies and supermarkets and instead stay...
Renowned comedian, writer and Radio 4 personality, Tony Hawks will head to Dartmoor in September to open the third Chagford Film Festival.
Tony Hawks will officially declare the festival open on 23 September when he introduces his new film, Playing the Moldovans at Tennis. This feel-good film, which tracks Tony’s quest to beat the Moldovan football team at tennis, is described as simultaneously insane, moving and hilarious. It is just one of an eclectic mix of films, brilliant events and workshops, presented by top industry professionals taking place over the six-day...
Carnival day starts at 9am with an exhibition by Topsham Flower Club in St Margaret's Church. The theme is "wish you were here" and tea, coffee and biscuits will be available. The exhibition closes at noon.
From 10am there will be live jazz from Take a Train outside Matthews Hall.
From 2.30pm onwards the town criers competition takes place at the Globe Hotel.
The carnival timetable runs as follows:
5pm-6pm: Children's music and games with DJ Regan, outside Matthews Hall.
5pm-7pm: Topsham Rock School, outside Chapel Platt.
Oxjam Exeter has announced some of the artists that will be performing live at venues across Exeter during the Oxjam Exeter Takeover weekend, taking place on 19 and 20 October 2013.
Confirmed artists include:
• Alex Gregory - Nominated for ‘Best Acoustic Act’ at the South West Music Awards.
• Hannah Berney - Starred on the BBC1 show ‘The Voice’
• The Loose Cannons - Won ‘Best Soul/ R&B Act’ at the South West Music Awards
• Luke Friend - Winner of the Teenstars competition, held at the O2.
These artists will be amongst 120 acts playing at...
