Following a capacity sell‐out first year this summer, we are delighted to confirm that Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 2nd July 2016. With a fabulous line‐up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival.
The confirmed line‐up is: THE HUMAN LEAGUE, RICK ASTLEY, KIM WILDE, ROLAND GIFT, HEAVEN 17, ALEXANDER O’NEAL, TIFFANY, T’PAU, THE BEAT, CHERYL, MIKE & JAY FORMERLY OF BUCKS FIZZ, ODYSSEY and DR & THE MEDICS...
People heading to Radio 1's Big Weekend at Powderham Castle experienced long delays following a serious two-vehicle collision near Matford roundabout in Exeter.
Police, ambulance, and the Devon Air Ambulance were called at 11.30am today (Sunday) following the collision between a car and a motorcycle on the A379 at Sannerville Way.
The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital by the air ambulance.
One lane of the A379 was closed near the BP garage and traffic was moving slowly in both directions. Highways attended the scene to...
Ticket-holders for Radio 1's Big Weekend at Powderham Castle near Exeter have just six days left from today (Monday May 16) to book their transport in advance of the event.
Festival-goers have until May 21 to pre-book transport that’s been specially laid on for the event.
Park and rides, shuttle buses and drop-off/pick-up points have been arranged to get people safety to and from Powderham while ensuring minimum impact on residents and those who may be visiting the area to enjoy the long weekend in this part of Devon.
BBC Radio 1 and BBC Learning have today revealed details of a week of inspiring events at this year’s BBC Radio 1’s Academy all aimed at helping 16-19 year olds kick start their careers in the creative industries.
The Academy will bring star studded Q&As, workshops, radio shows, Live Lounges and gigs to Devon ahead of Radio 1’s Big Weekend. The Academy offers local young people the opportunity to engage with Radio 1 DJs Nick Grimshaw, Scott Mills, Greg James and Clara Amfo; a star studded list of musical talent including Tinie Tempah, Jake Bugg, Tom Odell, AlunaGeorge and Laura...
Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival returns to Powderham Castle with some of the country’s best plant specialists, gardening stars and plenty of delicious local food, craft, live music and fun.
Gardens come in all sizes and whether you have an acre or a window box, a bare square of earth or a shady spot, you can grow a beautiful garden. Let your creativity take root at Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival at Powderham Castle and soak up inspiration from amazing and colourful nurseries, demonstrations and gardening experts. Nowhere else in the South West can you find such diversity of...
Toby Buckland’s Garden Festival returns to Powderham Castle with some of the country’s best plant specialists, gardening stars and plenty of delicious local food, craft, live music and fun.
Main Speakers Tent
Friday: Toby Buckland, Christine Walkden, Jim Buttress
Saturday: Toby Buckland, Joe Swift, Jim Buttress, Earl of Devon with Caradoc Doy.
Open 10am-5pm both days.
Tickets: Adults £7.50 on the day, £6 with advance booking online, children under 16 free.
For full details and tickets www.tobygardenfest.co.uk
Jo Loosemore and Sarah Chesters from BBC Radio Devon’s Potting Shed programme (Sundays from 9-12) will be part of Toby Buckland’s 2016 Garden Festival.
Over the years this popular BBC Radio Devon programme has helped gardeners and gardens all over the county.
It invites listeners to ring, write, email and text in with garden queries and questions. Sarah Chesters from RHS Rosemoor gives expert advice and answers. The two presenters will be offering gardening Q & A sessions on Saturday 30th April in the tea tent during four sessions between 11am - 4pm
