Exeter's Northcott Theatre is to play host to Devon-based theatre company Jammy Voo, which is set to explore the far edge of madness in Birdhouse an homage to Hitchcock’s iconic classic The Birds .
Bringing to the fore the unsung stars of Hitchcock’s infamous avian horror, Jammy Voo tell the story of four holidaying ‘twitchers’ caught up in the terrible events of the film’s suburban setting, through a blend of physical theatre, puppetry, live music, high drama and surreal comedy. The performances, created in collaboration with Bush associate director Omar Elerian and Dark Clown...
Community transport in Devon has been celebrated at a special award ceremony at County Hall.
The 14th annual ceremony, organised by Devon County Council and sponsored this year by Posh Nosh, (held on Friday 7 June) honoured those who have made outstanding contributions to community transport and marked the culmination of National Volunteers’ Week.
Volunteers’ Week is an annual campaign and this year’s focus has been saying ‘Thank You’ to the millions who regularly contribute to society and to recognise the way that organisations celebrate the work of volunteers across the...
This event is aimed at promoting the Samsung Bike Week and encouraging as many people to get on or get back on a bike for Sunday 23 June.
The day will start at 9am from the Double Locks Pub Garden, we will encourage people to park at the Canal Bridges car park and cycle to meet us. The ride will set off between 9am and 10am. A friendly team of staff from exeplore limited, the kayakhub and sustrans will be able to assist with cycling tuition and bike checks if required.
The route will follow the NCN route 34 to the Canal Bridges junction and then follow the NCN route 2 in...
On Track Music Events have collaborated with those lovely guys and gals at Bicton College to bring you Devon’s brand new music festival ... Introducing Bicton Fest 2013!
A sensational one-day music festival featuring two stages packed with some of the very best up-and-coming unsigned artists in the UK. Set overlooking a lake in the stunning grounds of a Georgian manor house… Don’t be fooled by the word ‘College’ as there is nothing ‘Grange Hill’ about this venue what so ever!
With Early Bird Tickets available from as little as £5.00 be sure to get your hands on some ASAP...
Members of Devon law firm, Gilbert Stephens LLP, are taking to the saddle for FORCE’s Century Cycle Challenge, which takes place on Sunday 30 June from Topsham Rugby Club.
The event offers either a 55- or 100-mile cycle from Topsham Rugby Club to Tiverton. The 100-mile ride heads up to Dulverton and over the top of Exmoor, down to South Molton and then meets up with the 55-mile cyclists. Participants then head across country to Morchard Road and back to Topsham via Crediton.
Four members from Gilbert Stephens will be riding to raise money for the cancer charity, which is...
On Track Music Events & Bicton College proudly present Bicton Fest 2013!
OTME has collaborated with those lovely guys and gals at Bicton Agricultural College to bring you Devon’s brand new music festival, (drum roll please). Introducing Bicton Fest 2013! A sensational one-day music festival featuring two stages packed with some of the very best up-and-coming unsigned artists in the UK. Featuring Wille & The Bandits, Kal Lavelle, Joey The Lips, Adam Isaac, The Breaks Collective, Hannah Berney, Hunter & The Bear and more! with water sports, fun fairs and loads more this...
NS&I is undertaking a nationwide search to help track down the winners of over 898,000 unclaimed Premium Bond prizes, worth over £44 million in total.
Premium Bond prizes may go unclaimed as a result of NS&I not being informed of changes to your personal circumstances, such as a change in contact details or if Premium Bonds were bought for you as a child and you have subsequently lost track of them. It is important therefore, to keep NS&I up to date if anything changes.
Over a third of the UK population have invested over £45 billion in Premium Bonds, and every...
Visit Otterton Mill to watch milling demonstrations. Water power is used to produce stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Otterton's millers are happy to answer questions and show you how they produce their stoneground wholemeal flour.
The mill building itself is open every day between 10am to 5pm, and entry is free. The ancient mill workings are fully open for public viewing, and the water wheel is kept turning.
We usually mill our signature stoneground flour twice a month. On milling days, our millers are very happy to chat to visitors and...
A new website has been launched to help residents, motorists and businesses to find out more about the South Devon Link Road.
Devon County Council, Torbay Council and contractor Galliford Try have unveiled the new website www.southdevonlinkroad.co.uk - it has a fresh new look and includes the latest updates, maps, news and useful documents.
It also includes images of how construction is progressing and a timeline of activity.
Website users can also sign up to the mailing list online, to receive an electronic monthly update direct to their inbox.
National Volunteers' Week is in full swing and I felt compelled to write a blog about why I think volunteering is so important to charities, and importantly to the charity I work for, WESC Foundation.
If this blog inspires you, please pass it on to others and should you ever consider volunteering, we would love to hear from you....
I’ve only ever worked in the charity sector and I have chosen to dedicate my career to this for a variety of reasons. I have to believe in who and what I am working for and I have to know that the energy I put in to my working week is making a...
