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Masquerade Ball for Cystic Fibrosis

Finally the Christmas ball you have all been waiting for!

For a night full of mystery, music and masks, come and join the Masquerade Ball at the Livermead Cliff Hotel in Torquay, Devon, to help raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. The night will consist of a delicious festive 3-course meal, along with the band The Breaks performing live, a raffle, and a few surprises throughout the evening – oh, and did we mention there was a red carpet.

The ball is being held to raise money for Cystic fibrosis, an inherited disease that is caused by a faulty gene. This gene controls the...

Kräftskiva – That’s a Crayfish Party to You and I

Event Date: 
29/10/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Circa 1924, Exeter

So you are probably thinking – what is the connection between a 1920s, prohibition-inspired, restaurant and bar, and the humble crayfish? Well, the answer is Circa 1924’s head chef Lauri Hilli, whose Swedish roots have inspired the team to celebrate the tradition of Kräftskiva on Thursday 29th October, a feast of crayfish and schnapps, and its inviting Exeter residents to join them.

Following the threat of the crayfish population being wiped out in Swedish waters around the start of the 20th century, a fishing restriction was imposed, limiting catches to just a few weeks in August...

Judi Spiers to host Audi Ladies event in Exeter

Come and Join us at our exclusive Audi Ladies Event - Wednesday 14th October 7.10pm at the Audi Exeter Dealership!

The night is set to be a great success, with over 20 local concessionaires, bringing everything from Michael Spiers Diamonds, Holly Young Millinery, St Leonards Flowers, Love Local handcrafted products, and The Oddfellows pop-up bar, to name just a few!

The night is FREE for all ladies to attend, and everyone will recieve a welcome glass of wine and delicious canapes from Posh Nosh.

Money will be raised on the night in aid of Macmillan Nurses through a...

Children's author hosts storytime session in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 10/04/2015 - 12:30pm

As part of Dyslexia Awareness Week 2015, Tom McLaughlin, children’s author and illustrator will be hosting a story time session at Waterstones in Exeter (High Street branch).

Tom will be showcasing showcasing two of his children’s books by Bloomsbury Publishing, as well as sharing his own personal experiences of dyslexia on Monday 5 October.

At the story session, Tom, who is local to Exeter, will be reading from The Story Machine and The Cloudspotter.

The Cloudspotter tells the story of a young boy called Franklin, but everyone calls him The Cloudspotter. He doesn’t...

Lunchtime Bite: Cathedral and Castle

Event Date: 
18/11/2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Wednesday 18th November 2015, 13.00-14.00

"Church and State in Exeter at the Norman Conquest" with Professor Robert Higham, University of Exeter

The Norman Conquest has recently been much in our thoughts in Exeter. In July 2014 we celebrated the foundation of the new Norman Cathedral.

A few years ago, excavations in the Norman castle produced new evidence, raising important questions about the city and late Saxon kings.

This talk examines ecclesiastical and secular authority in Exeter on either side of the Conquest, exploring the impact of the new...

The Hooker Lecture 2015

Event Date: 
12/11/2015 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Thursday 12th November 2015 at 19.30 in the Nave

‘I believe in the resurrection of the body’

Dr Paula Gooder is theologian in residence for the Bible Society and internationally renowned New Testament Theologian.

This lecture is aimed at those with a more academic interest in Theology or who have been on the journey for a little while.

Booking information

This event is FREE to attend. Please register your interest online or telephone 01392 285983

http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/event/all-events/the-hooker-lecture-2...

Handlebards: Hamlet & A Midsummer Night's Dream

Event Date: 
11/11/2015 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th November 2015 in the Chapter House

Monday 9th November at 19.30: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Tuesday 10th November at 19.30: Hamlet

Wednesday 11th November at 19.30: A Midsummer Night's Dream

After hugely successful tours in the summers of 2013 and 2014, described by none other than Sir Ian McKellen as 'uproariously funny', the HandleBards are back on their bikes for their most diverse season to date. Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream are touring the country as we speak - and they think they may just be...

Handlebards: Hamlet & A Midsummer Night's Dream

Event Date: 
10/11/2015 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th November 2015 in the Chapter House

Monday 9th November at 19.30: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Tuesday 10th November at 19.30: Hamlet

Wednesday 11th November at 19.30: A Midsummer Night's Dream

After hugely successful tours in the summers of 2013 and 2014, described by none other than Sir Ian McKellen as 'uproariously funny', the HandleBards are back on their bikes for their most diverse season to date. Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream are touring the country as we speak - and they think they may just be...

Handlebards: Hamlet & A Midsummer Night's Dream

Event Date: 
09/11/2015 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Monday 9th to Wednesday 11th November 2015 in the Chapter House

Monday 9th November at 19.30: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Tuesday 10th November at 19.30: Hamlet

Wednesday 11th November at 19.30: A Midsummer Night's Dream

After hugely successful tours in the summers of 2013 and 2014, described by none other than Sir Ian McKellen as 'uproariously funny', the HandleBards are back on their bikes for their most diverse season to date. Hamlet and A Midsummer Night's Dream are touring the country as we speak - and they think they may just be...

The weekend starts here! What's on

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 09/10/2015 - 10:09pm

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (11-13 September)

THEATRE

The Quiet Compere Saturday, 7pm, Exeter Phoenix A feast of words, this national poetry tour hosted by Sarah Dixon sees ten poets perform for ten minutes each. Tickets £4. http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/

Open air theatre: Into the Light Friday & Saturday, 7.45pm, Buckfast Abbey Into the Light is a thought-provoking and beautifully written piece that will be performed at Buckfast Abbey from 7th -12th September by Unleashed Theatre Company. Based on St John’s Gospel, it...

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