Over two nights in December, the voices of Exeter Philharmonic Choir will be joined by well-known historian Dr Todd Gray, adding a historical note to the choir’s popular Carols in the Cathedral.
Dr Gray is compering the concerts at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th December, blending the festive music with his own reflections on Devon Christmases, past and present.
The glorious voice of soprano Milly Forrest and the brilliance of trumpeters Cameron Todd and Fraser Tannock will add extra sparkle to the evenings’ performances.
The Donkey Sanctuary will once again hold its virtual Carols by Candlelight service from its international headquarters in Sidmouth, Devon this Friday 10 December.
Hosted by celebrant and former BBC Radio Bristol presenter Emma Britton, the event gets underway at 6pm and will be available to watch on The Donkey Sanctuary’s website.
Following on from the award-winning ‘Sanctuary From Your Sofa’ events that brought donkeys ‘virtually’ into people’s homes during lockdown in 2020, the charity’s traditional annual carol service will be broadcast for people to watch from the...
Buckfast Abbey, in South Devon, has this week announced the line-up for its first Christmas Market in over two years. Taking place on Saturday 11th (10am-5.30pm) and Sunday 12th December (12.30-5.30pm), the market features more than 40 independent stalls ranging from crafts to local artisan food and drink producers.
Free to enter, and with limited free parking, the family-friendly weekend includes a treasure hunt for children and Alpaca experiences as well as plenty of opportunities to stock up on amazing food and drink, original presents, mulled wine and mince pies.
Tuesday 11 December* and Wednesday 12 December 2018 7.30 pm
EPC will be joined by the wonderful Chaconne Brass and soprano Milly Forrest www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/08/15/cloakroom-girl-wows-opera-critics-standing-soprano-last-minute/ Tickets online at www.exephil.org.uk by telephone from EPC tickets 01392 278168 at the box office Exeter Visitor Information Centre and Tickets, Dix’s Field 01392 665885
£12 £15 £20 £47*(Supper Club)
Retiring collection in support of St. Petrock's (Exeter)
Exeter Philharmonic Choir with Exeter Brass and Devon County Junior Choir will perform a varied programme under the leadership of Howard Ionascu. Exeter Cathedral
Tuesday 12th December and Wednesday 13th December at 7.30pm.
Ticket £12 (unreserved) £18 Supper club £45
online: www.exephil.org.uk by telephone: 01392 278168 box office: Exeter Visitor Information Centre and Tickets, Dix’s Field, 01392 665885
Enjoy an illuminated spectacle and celebrate the spirit of Christmas with Carols by Candlelight at The Donkey Sanctuary on Friday 9 December.
When: Friday 9 December, staff will begin to light the thousands of candles around the Sanctuary from 3:30pm with the 45 minute Christmas carol service starting at 5:00pm.
Where: The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU
Get into the festive spirit with a magical, candlelit carol service at The Donkey Sanctuary. Staff will begin to light thousands of candles around the Sanctuary from 3:30pm, creating an illuminated...
BBC Radio Devon will be recording their annual Christmas carol service at Exeter Cathedral on Tuesday 17th December, and they are inviting the people of Exeter to come along and join them.
The carol service will be one of many celebrations for the radio station this year. BBC Radio Devon celebrated their 30th birthday with a charity appeal of ‘Give a Gift’ for the Devon Community Foundation.
The carol service, which will feature music from choirs such as Choir of St Michael and All Angels at Mount Dinham, the Big Noise Chorus and many more, will be broadcast on Christmas...
