The 50+ Show is Britain's biggest exhibition for the active over-50s. It is a fun day out for everyone who loves life and wants to make the most out of life. Their motto is: Life is for Living.
Be positive and active at The 50+ Show West!
Features include: Craft workshops, fashion shows, cookery demonstrations, have-a-go-dancing, keep fit sessions, beauty makeover, health checks, music and entertainment, prize quiz, a climbing wall, seminars and information on finance, health, lifestyle PLUS a wide range of exhibition stands!
Catering for all collectors, walk, browse and look for those elusive and hard to find models - the list is endless:
Dinky, Corgi, Minichamps, Hornby Bassett Lowke, Meccano, Spot-On, Marklin, Scalextric, EFE, Actionman, Dolls,Teddies .......and much more all under one roof!
Open 10.30am-3pm.
Admission: adults: £3.50, children under 15 free (with an accompanying adult)
Experience the exquisite world of Dolls House Miniatures at our public fair where you will find exhibits, displays and demonstrations by some of the leading craftspeople in this field.
A range of stands will be exhibiting everything from charming miniature figures anddelightful dolls houses to every imaginable accessory and items of furniture. Whether a keen miniaturist collector or enthusiast, or someone just wanting to visit for casual interest, you can be assured of a warm welcome.
Over 2,400 visitors flocked to Westpoint, Exeter in Devon for Motability’s One Big Day event on last weekend (26 July).
The free family day out offered disabled people the chance to find out more about the range of cars, scooters and powered wheelchairs available to lease through the Scheme. Hosted by Motability, the event showcased more than 50 cars from 13 manufacturers, as well as over 30 models of scooters and a wide range of car adaptations and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles. More than 200 test drives were taken in a range of 30 cars to give disabled people the chance to get a...
Nearly 4,000 women united at Westpoint Arena in Exeter yesterday with one mission in mind – to conquer cancer.
Together they have raised just under £220,000.
Now Cancer Research UK is calling on Exeter’s formidable army of mighty-mums, gutsy-grans, feisty friends and go-getting girls to make every step count by paying in their sponsorship money as soon as possible.
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k and 10k events which raises millions of pounds every year to fund life-saving research.
Don’t make any plans for the weekend until you’ve checked out our guide to what’s on in and around Exeter:
THEATRE
The Great Gatsby Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exter It’s the 1920’s, the age of jazz and women’s independence; when wealth, glamour and decadence ignited public fascination for a fleeting moment in time. Jay Gatsby embraced the era as he set about acquiring all the trappings of a self-made millionaire. His biggest conquest was the young socialite, Daisy. For years, Gatsby is passionate in his pursuit of her love until it all ends...
With warmer weather, lighter evenings and six weeks until Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Exeter, Devon women are being urged to put a spring in their step by signing up to the 5k or new 10k event.
Taking part in Race for Life at Westpoint Arena is a great way for women of all shapes and sizes to enjoy the outdoors and get a little more active as they prepare for their event.
Committing to take part, and encouraging their mums, grans, daughters, sisters and friends to join them, gives participants a target to aim for, in terms of getting a bit fitter and raising money...
The Devon County Show is offering a full refund to everyone who bought tickets in advance but was unable to use them on Saturday, May 24. The decision was made at a Board of Management meeting of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) held on Monday, May 26. DCAA Chairman of the Board of Management, John Maunder, said: “Whilst the abandonment of the Show was forced on us by the extreme weather conditions, and will have a significant financial impact, we want to do right by our paying visitors.
“Without their support we would not have a Devon County Show, and the Board...
The Duke of Kent is to attend the Devon County Show at Westpoint, Exeter on Friday, May 23. It will be The Duke’s first visit to the county’s largest annual event where he will be accompanied by Show President Sir Eric Dancer, KCVO, CBE, JP, the Lord Lieutenant of Devon. Sir Eric said: “We are honoured and delighted that The Duke of Kent will be with us this year and we are preparing a varied programme to reflect his interests.” The Duke undertakes a large number of official Royal engagements and has close associations with many charities, professional bodies and other organisations. The...
Coming to Westpoint Exeter on Sunday 27th April is one of the region’s best-known collectors’ events; the Toy Train and Collectors Fair.
With over 200 stalls, the show brings together a wide range of traders and collectors; all coming together to share their expertise and wares, with an incredible amount to offer both novices and fanatics.
Browse stalls, talk with collection experts and seek out those elusive collectors items you’ve been after for years - there’s plenty to see at 2013’s Exeter Toy Train and...
