Postbridge Visitor Centre is about to embark on a new chapter in its history as it undergoes a £500,000 extension. Dartmoor National Park Authority is taking the next steps in its ambitious vision to transform the centre and tell the Dartmoor Bronze Age story in greater detail. The centre will close its doors from Monday 23 September for preparation work. Construction will start on 21 October and will last 32 weeks. Dartmoor is the most important area for Bronze Age archaeology in Western Europe with iconic sites such as the prehistoric settlement of Grimspound and the double stone rows at...
Masha and the Bear, 'the most viewed family cartoon' on YouTube from Guinness World Record's Book ™ (2019), will be shown in Vue Exeter from Friday 20th September.
The mischievous little girl Masha and her kind and caring friend the Bear have won the hearts of millions of kids and adults across the world over the past 10 years, UK audiences in particular.
To celebrate the cartoon's 10th anniversary, Animaccord, with the support of Generation Media and Vue Entertainment, are bringing the special family programme "Masha and the Bear on the Big Screen" to cinemas throughout...
Festival Of The Dead, the hugely popular 'deathly fiesta' lands at The Great Hall, University of Exeter on Friday 25th October for its 4th year touring, with brand new, mind-blowing production infusing carnival, circus, theatre and clubbing. New for 2019, Festival of the Dead presents 'The Dark Carnival' featuring a whole new cast of characters and otherworldly creations, acrobats, circus performers, magnificent carnival processions through the crowd, and much more, all set to a high octane soundtrack.
Only Festival Of The Dead can dazzle the crowds with the UK's largest touring...
Donkeys in Sidmouth are going on an autumn adventure after their grazing enclosure was temporarily extended to include a wild valley.
Some 40 animals from international animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, will be allowed to roam freely across part of the site, in an area that includes hillside, woods and fields.
The donkeys will roam the area for six weeks and it is hoped that by grazing the field in a more natural way they may help to increase the biodiversity of the grassland.
This in turn helps the donkeys by giving them a varied diet, an enriching...
On Saturday 7th September Devon Ramblers celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Devon Ramblers, part of the Ramblers Charity, with an event on Hookney Tor, Dartmoor. Nine walks were led by Devon’s local Ramblers groups, each taking a different route to walk to Hookney Tor, which is between Moretonhampstead and Widecombe. Starting points for the walks included Hound Tor and Widecombe. South Devon Ramblers, for example, walked from Widecombe in the Moor to Hookney Tor via the Two Moors Way.
Over one hundred walkers from Ramblers groups converged on Hookney Tor for a...
Local artist Leo Jamelli has collaborated with the University of Exeter to create a piece of emotional public artwork to be displayed in City Centre.
The large-scale artwork, created to celebrate carers, will be shown between 8.00pm and Midnight on both 20th and 21st September. It will appear on the historic St Catherine's Almshouse, on the site of the iconic ruin in the Princesshay shopping precinct.
Funded by a University of Exeter Arts and Culture Fellowship, Leo's artwork is inspired by research currently being developed by Dr Catriona McKenzie and Dr Siobhan O'Dwyer as...
Now running until December 13th 2019, Packexe have extended the competition by 10 weeks.
Since the 1st of May 2019 innovators of Protection products, Packexe LTD, have been hiding golden tickets in selected rolls of their protection film range.
Originally set to end on September 30th, CEO Andrew Orchard claims ending the competition when there are still tickets to be found would be unfair; “if there are tickets left to find there’s a competition still to run” comments Andrew, “our only option is to extend, and our only reason is to get as many winners as possible!”...
Some of Exeter's most fascinating buildings are set to open their doors to the public free of charge for Heritage Open Days.
Starting on Friday (13 September), Heritage Open Days runs until Sunday 22 September, showcasing many venues that are not usually open to the public or otherwise charge an entry fee.
Now in its 25th year, Heritage Open Days offers up a unique opportunity to explore these sometimes hidden, often curious, and always interesting places. This year, 49 properties or events will be taking place throughout the city, with 100 separate openings.
Taking place from 17-21 September, the week-long programme of events will be hosted across the city centre, celebrating Exeter’s diverse retail offering with many independent shops and High Street brands showcasing their favourite looks for autumn.
For the first time, InExeter will support The Vintage Fashion Show, a catwalk and pop-up celebration of styles from the 1920s’ onwards. With elegant and interesting one of a kind vintage pieces, colourful and classic vintage inspired styles, beautiful bespoke tailoring, and more, from Exeter based independent stores including Frocks in...
Exeter Racecourse knows how to put the sparkle into festive celebrations and its two December race dates are perfect for treating colleagues to a day out of the office. On Friday, December 6 and Thursday, December 19 spirits will be high as friends of the racecourse break free from their desks and head to the top of the hill for an afternoon of fun. Feeling shy? The racecard is the perfect ice-breaker as you ponder the participants and strike up conversations about the horses you fancy and an exhilarating afternoon is guaranteed when you’re sure to bond with your colleagues while you...
