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Chiefs support FORCE Christmas party with star prize

It is only five weeks until FORCE’s big “Christmas at the OK Corral” bash at Sandy Park.

And the Exeter cancer charity has today announced its star auction prize that will be available only to party-goers on December 7.

“This is something you simply won’t want to miss,” said Sarah Daniels, FORCE Head of Income Generation. “We are so excited that we have secured a fabulous VIP package to watch the mighty Exeter Chiefs.”

The winning bidder will get two executive box VIP-hosted tickets to join Chiefs Directors for a home match in the Baxter Suite. The package includes...

800 people enjoy Proms at Bicton Park

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 07/21/2014 - 3:09pm

Revellers danced the night away and waved their union jack flags at the Proms in Bicton Park, raising £13,600 for local charity, Hospiscare.

More than 800 people attended the event on a summer’s evening in the idyllic setting of the Grade 1 listed Italian gardens, surrounded by immaculately manicured lawns with beautiful flower beds and trees.

India’s “Pavarotti” Anando Mukerjee and soprano Laure Meloy performed with the Lympstone based South West Telecom Band and pianists Nicky and Mark Perry.

Bicton owner Valerie Lister, who kindly offered the venue free of charge...

Proms at Bicton Park

Event Date: 
18/07/2014 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Bicton Park, East Budleigh

Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of music in the beautiful grounds of Bicton's Italian Gardens. Bring a picnic and listen to the South West British Telecom Band, India's finest tenor Anando Mukerjee, and soprano Laure Meloy. Music will include popular operatic arias and songs from musical theatre The concert will conclude with all your 'proms' favourites and a spectacular firework display by the lake.

Tickets are £15 for adults and £7.50 for 16 years and under. Available online at www.hospiscare.co.uk and from Hospiscare fundraising team, telephone 01392 688020.

Proms in Bicton Park

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Sun, 06/01/2014 - 8:25am

Hundreds of music lovers are expected to flock to ‘Proms in Bicton Park’, near Budleigh Salterton on July 18th. The proms will be held in the idyllic setting of the Italian Gardens. The event will start at 7.30pm with gates opening at 6.30pm. Tickets cost £15 for adults and £7.50 for children.

The proms will feature India’s finest tenor Anando Mukerjee and soprano Laure Meloy who has performed at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York and The Royal Opera House Covent Garden. Their accompanist for the evening will be Mark Perry. The South West Comms Band (sponsored by the South West...

Bicton Fest 2013

Event Date: 
31/08/2013 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Bicton Park, Budleigh Saltertron

Bicton College is gearing up for its first ever music festival, taking place at the end of this month on Saturday 31st August. The college grounds will provide a beautiful backdrop for this intimate, one day event which will showcase the best of Devon’s musical talent, alongside some of the hottest up and coming acts from across the UK including:

Wille and the Bandits

Having toured their unique brand of roots rock with the likes of Deep Purple, Joe Bonamassa, The John Butler Trio and Status Quo Wille And The Bandits are now proudly touring their brand new, critically...