christmas

Doddiscombsleigh Art Show

Event Date: 
01/11/2013 - 10:00am to 03/11/2013 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Teign Valley Community Hall, Christow

The popular Doddiscombsleigh Art Show 2013 will be exhibiting for sale the work of over 70 artists, predominantly from the South-West at its new location, the Teign Valley Community Hall in Christow.

The range of art on show is astonishing, from oil paintings to watercolours, pencil drawings, lino prints, ceramics, jewllery, etchings, collage, embroidery, remaker art and sculptures, both indoor and outdoor.

Doddiscombsleigh Art Show prides inself on showcasing a wide range of art from both established international artists through to emerging artists including six students...

Killerton Christmas Craft Fair

Event Date: 
09/11/2013 - 10:30am to 10/11/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton House, Broadclyst

Get into the festive spirit and find some handcrafted Christmas presents at Killerton’s Craft Fair.

A wide selection of quality West Country crafts are on sale throughout the weekend.

Come along and enjoy a great day out in the gardens, and find some wonderful presents at the fair.

Open 10.30am-4pm.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

Wanted: Father Christmas thrill-seekers

A number of local and national charities are looking for daredevil volunteers to jump from a perfectly good aircraft, dressed as Father Christmas.

Skydive UK, near Honiton, have launched their annual Santa Skydive this week, set to take place from 27-29 December.

Up to 120 charity fundraisers will jump 15,000ft dressed as Father Christmas to raise money for good causes.

The traditional jumpsuits will be replaced with Santa outfits, and although Father Christmas had been invited, he's apparently declined due to the “busy time of year”. His reindeer will be having a...

Michaelmas Fair

Event Date: 
07/11/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Powderham Castle

A chance for some early Christmas Shopping!

A wide array of goods will be available including, jewellery, knitwear, accessories, gifts, books, food, drink, ceramics and home interiors. Free verbal advice from Jethro Marles from Bearnes, Hampton and Littlewood on jewellery, watches and silver on production of your entrance ticket.

Open 10am-3pm.

Tickets £3 in advance from ABF The Soldiers' Charity 01392 492650, southwest@soldierscharity.org or or Exeter Visitor Information and Tickets 01392 665885 or £5 on the door. Children Free.

www.soldierscharity.org...

Christmas Craft and Food Fair

Event Date: 
16/11/2013 - 10:00am to 17/11/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Knightshayes Court, Tiverton

Whether you're looking for the perfect occasion to pick up some early presents, or simply an excuse to spoil yourself in the run up to Christmas, why not visit Knightshayes Court for their annual craft fair in the stables.

With stall holders selling crafts, food and drink (with free festive cheer), help them support local suppliers this Christmas.

Dogs on leads welcome

Access to fair is free, normal admission applies to access the house and gardens.

Open 10am-4pm both days.

The Bike Shed Theatre announce Christmas family show

Exeter’s Bike Shed Theatre, currently in the running for My Theatre Matters! Most Welcoming Theatre Award, is collaborating with the acclaimed, Bristol-based The Wardrobe Ensemble on a contemporary adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale, The Wild Swans.

A refreshing mix of comedy, physical theatre and live music, Eliza and the Wild Swans invites both children and adults alike to beat the winter winds and be transported to another universe. The story begins in a frosty town where Eliza, determined to beat the endless cycle of every-day life in a laundrette, escapes...

John Lewis celebrates its first year in Exeter

Close on the heels of The Exeter Daily's 1st Birthday celebrations, Exeter’s John Lewis store is also celebrating its one-year anniversary this Saturday, and the store is inviting the people of Exeter to join in the fun.

On Saturday 12 October, John Lewis will be offering its customers a shopping experience with a difference. Every floor of the store will be hosting a different event, with each event centred around the products sold on that floor.

The event is set to cater to everyone. On the beauty and fashion floors ladies can attend workshops on how to get the perfect...

Exeter Christmas Market

Event Date: 
05/12/2013 - 9:00am to 19/12/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Cathedral Green, Exeter

The Market will run from Thursday 21 November until Thursday 19 December.

The Cathedral Green, at the heart of the city centre, will be brought to life by the Market, with stalls offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items – everything needed for a perfect Christmas celebration and to create a real Christmas buzz at the heart of the city.

The Exeter Christmas Market will represent the best of what Britain, the South West and the rest of Europe has to offer – with a mix of great food, excellent crafts, unique gifts and decorations.

The...

The Bike Shed Theatre appeals for donations

The Bike Shed Theatre offers the people of Exeter a whole host of brilliant plays and productions, and this Christmas looks set to continue that legacy.

From December audiences will be able to come and watch a fantastic new Christmas play, Eliza and The Wild Swans. Eliza and The Wild Swans is a tale of family, love and redemption in a bold adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale Wild Swans . It is being created in collaboration with the acclaimed Wardrobe Ensemble, which uses physical theatre, live music and inventive stagecraft to make theatre which explores,...

Christmas Craft Exhibition

Event Date: 
16/12/2013 - 10:00am to 05/01/2014 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF

Saturday 16 November - Sunday 5 January 2014

This Christmas craft exhibition is a great place to buy a unique gift. Avoid the high-street crush and choose from a broad and exciting range of items in our gallery, which showcases over 50 of the best contemporary designers from across the UK.

Find graphic animal prints by Ruth Broadway, ethically produced bags and accessories in organic material from Hawthorn and Co, a fabulous jewellery collection and much more.

We love Emma Calvert’s colourful silver ribbon neckpieces and bracelets - just part of our huge choice of...

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