With less than a month to go until the return of Exeter Carnival, InExeter the Business Improvement District, the organisation behind Exeter Carnival’s return have released more information on the Carnival Procession.
Ann Hunter, BID Manager at InExeter says “ The return of Exeter Carnival following 24 years is a historic day for the city and is one we should all celebrate. We are incredibly proud that the new Exeter Carnival will include the Jubilation Cart that took part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant parade in London this summer. Exeter is the only carnival outside...
History comes to life in Exeter on Friday 5 July, with the centuries-old tradition of Lammas Fair.
The colourful ceremony of the Proclamation of the Fair dates back more than 900 years and Exeter is one of the few cities to maintain the tradition.
The word Lammas derives from the Anglo-Saxon Hlafmaesse or Loaf Mass. Lammas Day, the festival of St Peter and Vincula, was when the first fruits of the harvest were offered to the Church in the form of a loaf.
The franchise of a fair was a very valuable possession, giving exclusive right to tolls on all articles sold. The...
Sunday 21 October – quiz night at Turks Head Lodge, 7pm. Minimum two per team, £2 per person. Food available.
Monday 22 October - Fashion show by Travelling Trends 7.30pm at Turks Head Lodge. Tickets £5 from committee members or by calling 07951 438598.
Tuesday 23 October - Children's party night (children aged up to 7), 5.30pm-7.30pm at Mackarness Hall. Admission £2 including sausage and beans supper. Fancy dress competition and entertainment.
Thursday 25 October - Ice skating disco (7-12 year olds), 5pm-8pm at Turks Head Lodge. Admission £1.50...
