christmas

St Thomas Christmas lights switch-on

Authored by khulland
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 6:04am

Come and join in the fun at this years St Thomas Christmas Lights Switch On we are making it bigger and better than ever before.

The fun starts at 4pm with the lights being switched on at 7pm

We will of course have Father Christmas as well as:

  • Carol Singing
  • Party Games
  • Santas Groto
  • Local artists performing
  • Balloons Modeller
  • Tombola
  • Hot food and festive drinks

And much much more.

Click here for information and videos of previous event

Please invite all your friends...

Meet Exeter’s only green Father Christmas!

Exeter’s only green Father Christmas will be visiting Cricklepit Mill on Sunday 6th December for a day of family fun.

The annual Christmas celebration at Devon Wildlife Trust’s historic mill is only a few minutes’ walk from the High Street and offers families a chance to take a break from the shops and get creative with Christmas crafts! Christmas at Cricklepit is being held on Sunday 6th December from 11am – 4pm and is a day of free family activities. Visitors will have the chance to have a go at willow weaving and making natural Christmas decorations ready to hang up on their...

Cotley’s got Christmas covered

Authored by Cotley Farm
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2015 - 2:12pm

Cotley Farm, East Devon’s destination for farm-grown Christmas Trees, homemade wreaths, locally sourced turkeys and all the trimmings of Christmas, have launched a “Click and Collect” service for busy people in the run up to Christmas.

Known for their magical Christmas experience at Cotley Farm itself, where Lester and Helen Bowker have 25 acres of quality trees, the couple have expanded their service for 2015.

“Click and Collect” makes choosing a tree quicker and allows people to go to their website ( www.cotleychristmas.co.uk ) and choose a type, height, time and place...

Exeter Sands to host Lights of Love service

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2015 - 11:58am

With the festive season nearly upon us, Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, is organising a series of twelve ‘Lights of Love’ evenings across the UK for parents, family and friends of those whose baby has died.

In Exeter, the non-denominational evening of traditional carols, inspirational readings and beautiful musical performances will be hosted at St Thomas’ Methodist Church, 110-111 Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1JE on Friday 4th December at 7.30pm.

Those attending this service will be able to add a special message in memory of their son or daughter to...

Exeter School pupil stars in A Christmas Carol

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2015 - 10:32am

Congratulations to Exeter School pupil John Dunlop who has been cast, alongside another boy, as Tiny Tim in the Christmas production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Northcott, running 4 December - 3 January 2016.

The trailer featuring Year 8 Exeter School pupil John can be seen here .

Balkan Xmas Party

Event Date: 
19/12/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Jubilee Hall, Chagford

Come and celebrate Xmas Balkan style in Chagford!

A raucous orkestra of klezmer mayhem, Hazaar are a six piece band consisting of clarinet/sax, violin, flute, guitar, double bass and drums.

Hazaar's set is bursting with character from many genres that combine to create an authentic yet modern, on-the-edge approach to the klezmer traditions. They play unique arrangements fusing traditional eastern european tunes with elements of funk, dub, pop, rock and jazz.

A band guaranteed to bring laughter, song and dance!

Balkan Beats will include a fusion of...

Eloise and the Curse of the Golden Whisk

Event Date: 
09/12/2015 - 7:00pm to 09/01/2016 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

The year is 1944. In the depths of a dusty larder in the bombed ruins of an Exeter restaurant, Eloise finds a beautiful, golden whisk.

But when she clutches the shimmering relic, she unleashes an ancient curse.

The only way to free herself is to cook the tastiest dish in the world.

With time running out, Eloise scurries into the broken city’s underworld, undertaking extraordinary feats to gather the ingredients and discover the recipe. But with a rabble of greedy gangsters also chasing the whisk, will she succeed in evading its curse?

Served up with lashings...

The King with Donkey's Ears

Event Date: 
09/12/2015 - 1:00pm to 03/01/2016 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Quirk Theatre and Exeter Phoenix present The King with Donkey's Ears

For everyone over 5!

For the thirteenth year running Quirk Theatre and Exeter Phoenix join together to ignite young imaginations and bring wonderfully creative live theatre to over three thousand people at Christmas time.

The king has something hidden under his hat. Something big…. He has donkey’s ears! Only the royal barber knows his secret, and if he tells another living soul he stands to lose everything that is precious to him. But the barber can’t contain himself. He can’t eat, he can’t sleep....

Christmas Disco & Soul Explosion with Chris Dinnis

Event Date: 
12/12/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

It's the Christmas Party Exeter has been waiting for.

Radio Exe presenter and nationally acclaimed soul & funk club DJ Chris Dinnis with all the classic disco and soul hits with a dash of funk thrown in. Dance from 8 until 11.30 on our fantastic dance floor. Everyone gets a seat at a table and if you book for 4 or more we'll even reserve a table for you.

If night clubs just aren't your thing but you want a Christmas night out that lets you enjoy the best soul music and disco classics, this is the night for you - perfect for a Christmas celebration with friends and...

Sleeping Beauty

Event Date: 
12/12/2015 - 1:00pm to 03/01/2016 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

Following the huge success of 'Cinderella', Jack & the Beanstalk', 'Aladdin', 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' and 'Dick Whittington', Exeter Corn Exchange presents one of the most loved traditional pantomimes: 'Sleeping Beauty'! From Saturday 12th December to Sunday 3rd January 2016 you can join a host of classic characters for songs, laughter and a perfect Christmas show! The cast includes stars of West End musicals, 'Billy Elliot', 'Guys & Dolls', 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert', 'Sunset Boulevard', 'Acorn Antiques' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'! The princess of all pantomimes...

Pages