Devon

Singalonga Frozen

Event Date: 
12/04/2015 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Exmouth Pavilion will host Sing-a-long-a Frozen, when the unique, interactive screening of the worldwide phenomenon Frozen rolls into town as part of a nationwide UK tour.

Singalonga Productions are delighted to announce that Disney's Frozen is the new Singalonga must see! A screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen to help you sing along with Elsa and Anna. The show is introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your interactive prop bag and then just sit back and 'Let it Go'! YOU the audience can be the stars!

Remember to dress up as your favourite...

Elizabeth-Jane Baldry Concert

Event Date: 
15/04/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Temple Methodist Church, Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton

The first concert organised by St Peter's Music Society in Budleigh Salterton in 2015 is a recital of music for harp, to be given by Elizabeth-Jane Baldry who lives in Devon. Elizabeth-Jane Baldry will give a recital taking her audience on an entertaining journey through the history of harp music, performing captivating harp solos from five centuries. Elizabeth-Jane is also the world’s silent film accompanist on harp.

“It is hard to say just which was more pleasurable – the exquisite playing or the often deliciously outrageous stories of composer’s lives that Elizabeth-Jane...

Ruby Country Market

Event Date: 
04/04/2015 - 9:00am to 05/04/2015 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh’s traditional style Ruby Country Market was set up in 2012 and has quickly become one of Devon’s largest markets exceeding 200 stalls including a 50+ stall Food Hall.

Ruby Country Market is situated on a purpose built market site with ample parking & facilities available and as an exciting business venue it brings together buyers and sellers from all over the West Country. The market is established as a great family day out and a community & social event in the local calendar, it not only offers the chance to buy items from the original local growers &...

Keep it Real with Mr. Scruff

Event Date: 
24/04/2015 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

StandiNinja Tune producer, DJ and cartoonist Mr Scruff will be at the turntables for the whole night, serving up a melting pot of jazz, soul, hip hop, funk, disco, reggae Latin and more. Expect fantastic sound, quirky potato visuals and a great atmosphere. Oh and you can even get a Mr Scruff brew!

9pm-2am

Tickets £15 standing

Over 18s

www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Krafty Kuts and A.Skillz

Event Date: 
17/04/2015 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Krafty Kuts, real name Martin Reeves, is the multi-award winning DJ/producer and the undisputed King of breaks. Acclaimed in the UK, adored in Australia, admired in North America, Krafty is a living legend of electronic music. His multi-genre sets, dexterity on the decks and dedication to dancefloor hedonism have earned him hierarchy status in every genre of electronic music. From humble beginnings, Krafty Kuts is now one of the big players on the world’s club scene. An enviable career which boasts accolades ranging from eight times Breakspoll Winner, Best International DJ and Best Single...

Cathedral awarded £275k for repairs

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 03/28/2015 - 12:16pm

Exeter Cathedral has been awarded £275,000 from the final round of the government’s World War One Cathedrals Repairs Fund.

The money will be spent on urgent repairs and conservation of the Cathedral’s East End, which houses the medieval Great East Window.

The window dates back to around 1300 and is thought to have been one of the most ambitious of its day in England.

The glass contained in the window is of national significance, incorporating important examples of early 14th and 15th century craftsmanship.

The government grant will help to pay for the glass...

10 best things about Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival

After last year’s outstanding success, Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival is back at Powderham Castle on Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd May and heralds a new style of gardening show, combining expert horticultural knowledge with plenty of delicious local food, craft, live music and family fun - a great day out for everyone.

10 Things ………..

1. It’s a festival!

“I love a party,” says Toby, “for me the festival is a giant garden party where I can invite some of my favourite friends to speak and share their vast knowledge but there’s plenty more going on too, it’s a place...

Santander launches new service for ambitious businesses

Santander Corporate & Commercial, the leading challenger bank in the UK, yesterday announced a new suite of services and products for the country’s most ambitious businesses. The launch is part of Santander’s plan to further disrupt and enhance the UK business banking market, and double its current SME market share to 10% by the end of 2016.

Based on four years’ experience of working closely with UK businesses – including hundreds of fast-growth SMEs under the Santander Breakthrough programme – the new proposition from Santander is built around five key service ‘pillars’ that...

Plans to transform Budleigh Salterton Hospital into health and wellbeing hub get the green light

FINAL plans to transform Budleigh Salterton Hospital into a health and wellbeing hub for the local community have been given the go-ahead.

The board of the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust, which manages the hospital, approved the full business case for the development at its meeting on Tuesday 24 March.

The hub will bring together health, social care and voluntary sector services in a centre of support and advice for people of all ages.

The League of Friends of Budleigh Salterton Hospital has agreed to commit £400,000 towards the £800,000 project, with the Trust...

Funding boost adds to success of Information Day

An information day held yesterday (26 March) for locals wanting to get involved with Seaton Jurassic attracted more than 100 people eager to find out more. The same day the project team received the welcome news that a further £200,000 has been secured for the centre from Coastal Communities Fund.

The drop-in event at Seaton Town Hall was the second of its type to give local people an update on progress of the project and explain how local people can get involved through volunteering, fundraising or donating items as exhibits. The newly appointed manager of Seaton Jurassic, Mike...

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