Your guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (11-13 November 2016).
THEATRE
An Evening with Adam Henson Friday, 7.30pm, Exeter Northcott Theatre Join Adam as he shares stories about his farming life, his TV career, and the running of the Costwold Farm Park, together with his thoughts on British Agriculture, plus a chance to ask your own questions. There will also be a book signing after the show. Tickets £22. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
Simon Evans - In the Money Friday, 8pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Host of BBC Radio 4’s Goes to Market and star of...
After a successful year of Exeter Street Food the team from Hubb Events are launching their Very Festive Christmas Market
Celebrating speciality & festive street food, seasonal drinks & crafts from across the South West, this brand new event is at Southernhay Gardens over the first two weekends of December; Friday 2nd-Saturday 3rd and Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th December 11-8pm daily.
The Very Festive Christmas Market is the place to be for some serious festive feasting to get you in the seasonal spirit! It will be taking place in the beautiful and central location...
Following last year's sell out production of ‘Exceptional Mysteries’, Iron Moon Arts return to the stage with ‘The Spirit Whistle' , a chilling ghost show for Christmas at Tiverton’s Oak Room from Wednesday 7th to Saturday 17th December 2016 at 8pm. Ghost puppetry, comedy, film and exceptional physical theatre skills will make The Spirit Whistle a thrilling experience for theatre-goers ages 10 and upwards. Full of surprise, fear and enchantment all played out in Tiverton's most exciting and haunted 17th century venue, The Oak Room. Inspired by M. R. James’ classic ghost story ‘Oh, Whistle...
Kick-start your Christmas shopping, or simply treat yourself at our fabulously festive Christmas Fair weekend event, which is taking place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November from 10am to 4pm. The Donkey Assisted Therapy arena will be packed full of talented local traders selling wonderfully unique items. You can expect a fantastic mixture of handcrafted items, gifts and delicious edible treats.
Santa and his reindeer (donkeys!) will be here all weekend in his Grotto, so bring your little ones to meet them and they will receive a lovely gift.
Our annual Christmas selling exhibition 'MAKE', showcases over 50 designer-makers from across the UK. With works in a variety of disciplines and with a range of prices to suit everyone, 'MAKE 2016' is an excellent opportunity to buy an individual piece of craft this Christmas. In addition to the exhibition, please visit our shop which has everything you need to decorate your home and celebrate Christmas. As well as cards, gift wrap and decorations we stock a huge range of South West makers work offering more choices for Christmas present buying.
During the day you will make simple designs in willow including stars, garlands and Christmas trees - ready to decorate your home or give as gifts during the festive period!
Follow the instruction of professional craftsman, Richard from Windrush Willow to create your items.
This course is suitable for beginners (children over eight welcome). Tools and materials will be provided, just two good hands and eyes needed.
Hot drinks and some refreshments will be available as you work.
Shelter is today launching an urgent appeal after a new investigation conducted by the charity uncovered the harrowing impact of homelessness on families and children in Britain.
Over 2,600 children in the South West face spending this Christmas homeless and in temporary accommodation, the highest level recorded since 2009, new analysis of government figures shows.
Alarmingly, the figures also reveal that the number of families living in emergency B&B and hostel rooms across the country has risen by a worrying 18% in just a year, as local councils battle to find...
