Meet in the Chapel at Poltimore House just before 2pm for a guided walk around part of the old estate of Poltimore House, which is currently undergoing a major restoration project.
The walk is expected to be approximately 6km. On our return to the Chapel, around 4pm, afternoon tea and cake will be served (included in the price). Dogs on leads welcome.
Book your place by emailing events@poltimore.org or by calling 01392 248938.
This year marks the centenary of the birth of the artist Thelma Hulbert and, as a special tribute, a collection of Thelma’s Still Life canvases will be shown at the gallery which bears her name, starting on 16 March.
In a unique exhibition exploring how different women artists see familiar everyday objects, visitors will be able to view rarely shown works by the late Thelma Hulbert alongside Still Life paintings by living contemporary artists Jessica Cooper and Vanessa Bowman.
Thelma Hulbert’s name became synonymous with Still Life subjects during her long working period (...
Enjoy an evening of outstanding classical music with the renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and soloist Alexandra Soumm.
In a year that sees the Orchestra celebrate its 120th birthday, the BSO will collaborate with an array of the most exciting performers and exuberant conductors with its 2012/13 season as it continues to give world-class performances throughout the South and South West, including some iconic concerts in Exeter's wonderful Great Hall.
This concert forms part of the 200 year celebrations of the Mint Methodist Church and features members of Exeter College's Choral Society, together with students from the College Music Academy.
The evening will include French music, including Charpentier's Te Deum and pieces by Faure. Tickets: £5, £3 conc in advance from Exeter Visitor Centre and Tickets, Dix's Field, Exeter EX1 1GF (01392 665700), or subject to availability, on the door.
She's back! Internationally acclaimed singer Barb Jungr returns to perform her new album Stockport to Memphis.
Long acknowledged as a unique interpreter of popular song and one of Britain's top singers, this award-winning performer has brought together her own writing and interpretations of material by some of her favourite songwriters in a fabulous new collection. Barb's passionate delivery, subtle arrangements, artistry and humour conveyed in a musical prism of soul, blues and jazz have earned her cult status in Europe, the US and Australia. "Superlative" (The Independent) and "...
Vibraphonic returns to Exeter to celebrate all things diverse and progressive in reggae, jazz, hip hop, dub step, soul, funk, blues, drum 'n' bass, electronica and urban music.
This year’s line-up includes dub Mafia, Roller Trio & Get the Blessing, Tommy Emmanuel & Martin Taylor, Get Rich Quick, Culture and Ska Cubano, with many more artists performing.
The Festival runs from Friday 8 March until Saturday 23 March. Click here to see the full programme.
Skydive UK and Age UK Exeter are putting on a Superhero Skydive and we need your help. We are looking for 10 volunteers to tandem jump from 15,000ft to raise vital funds. You can jump for free if you raise £395 in sponsorship and you will also get a DVD of your skydive at half the normal cost. The Superhero Skydive takes place on 15 July and 17 July at a venue to be confirmed. For more information please call 01404 890222.
England Rugby 2015, Organising Committee for Rugby World Cup 2015, have today confirmed that Sandy Park, home of Premiership Rugby side Exeter Chiefs, has been added to the long list of match venues for Rugby World Cup 2015. The Devon venue has been identified as one of a number of potential hosting sites by competition organisers, who are keen to ensure the four-yearly tournament utilises venues all over the country. Sandy Park, which was built in 2006 at a cost of £15 million, meets all of the Rugby World Cup 2015 minimum standards criteria, including playing facilities, pitch size,...
In the 19th century fern madness swept through Britain and Devon was at the centre of the craze. Sarah Whittingham will tell the story of pteridomania from tales of fern forays to the invention of the Wardian case; the creation of verdant ferneries to the ferns in the decorative arts. In partnership with Devon Gardens Trust.
Tickets: £4.50 (£3), available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours.
One of Bach's two surviving passions, the St Matthew features two four-part choirs, several soloists and full orchestra.
Widely regarded as Bach's greatest work, the music of the Passion encompasses emotional extremes, the shouting of the mob for Jesus' crucifixion closely followed by Peter's quiet despair at his own betrayal. The work in its entirety runs to over three hours: a shortened version, in the original German, will be performed here.
Richard Rowntree - Evangelist, Julian Rippon - Christus; featuring soloists from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama,...
