Steve Knightley, one of the British folk roots scene’s biggest names, brings his “All At Sea” UK tour back to his Devon home town this month when he appears at Topsham’s Matthew Hall (Saturday, February 20). Show of Hands’ acclaimed BBC award-winning frontman has been rated “one of England greatest singer songwriters”. His song Walk With Me (When the Sun Goes Down) on the brand new Show of Hands album, The Long Way Home (released January 15), is currently playlisted on BBC Radio 2. www.bbc.co.uk/music/records/n3f39j He set out on a mission in 2014 - to play as many village halls and “...
1995 Exeter School leaver Ian Williams has entered the record books as the first skipper to win sailing's World Match Racing Tour title six times.
The former Senior Prefect and Captain of Hockey, and GAC Pindar sailor previously won the title in 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, and 2015, beating his own record when he won the title for the fifth time last year.
Ian won the Final of the Monsoon Cup on Saturday 30 January, and extended his record as the most successful match racing skipper in the history of the World Match Racing Tour.
As this Friday’s release of his new studio album ‘Come Fly With Me’ approaches, global superstar Peter Andre can now announce details of a major UK arena and theatre tour that includes a mammoth show at The O2 in London.
The news of the ‘Come Swing With Me’ tour also coincides with Peter’s participation on the current celeb-packed series of Strictly Come Dancing.
The tour will see Peter Andre backed by his live band that can effortlessly mash-up swing with fresh versions of his older hits and other pop classic.
It’s a show that promises to bring the authentic...
Nine Below Zero’s founding members, Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham are going back to their roots to perform a series of intimate, acoustic concerts as a duo. These will be the first ‘old style’ blues shows that the pair will perform in the 35 years they have been working together and will be coming to Victory Hall, Whimple on the 24th October 2015. As well as playing unplugged versions of well-known Nine Below Zero material the duo will cover songs by blues legends such as Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Jimmy Reed, Slim Harpo and Lead Belly. Dennis said “we will continue to play the...
Following a sold out O2 Arena show and headline slots at Latitude Festival, amongst others, alt-J have announced their first full UK tour in support of their acclaimed, number one album This Is All Yours, out now via Infectious Music.
Support on all dates comes from The Horrors.
Tickets go on sale Thursday 3 September at 9am from www.seetickets.com and www.axs.com
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to the UK this autumn after a highly successful first Tour in 2014.
Audiences will have the chance to immerse themselves in the wonders of the ocean without getting their feet wet at Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday 11 September.
Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. The films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt...
Children and Families in Exeter will be able catch both of PaddleBoat Theatre Company's exciting new shows - A Little Man's Holiday and According to Arthur... - when they perform at the BikeShed Theatre later this month, on the 22nd and 23rd July respectively.
PaddleBoat was founded a mere 18 months ago, but has flourished in Exeter, creating shows and delivering workshops to schools across the South-West. Now, the company is preparing to travel to the largest theatre festival in the world - The Edinburgh Festival Fringe - with preview performances at theatres in Bristol...
Come and Join the fun this Saturday 13th June from 12 noon-2pm at Exwick Tennis Club, have a tour of our fantastic facilities meet the team and play some fun social tennis.
There will be refreshments available and all equipment if provided.
To book your FREE place complete online booking form here: www.exwicktennisclub.co.uk
Join a 60-minute tour of RAMM’s permanent collection. Tickets are available online or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. All tours of RAMM’s permanent collection and changing art exhibitions are available for private group bookings on mutually agreed dates from E ramm.extra@exeter.gov.uk or T 01392 265984. One-hour volunteer presentations are available for groups and society: RAMM or St Nicholas Priory (minimum donation of £40 to the RAMM Development Trust)...
