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InExeter Presents The First Fore Street Flea of 2024

InExeter is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Fore Street Flea, scheduled for Sunday 12th May 2024. Taking place in the heart of Exeter's West Quarter, this beloved community event promises a day of excitement, discovery, and celebration.

Originating in 2016 as a grassroots initiative by local businesses along Fore Street, the Fore Street Flea has since become a cherished tradition in Exeter. Now organised by InExeter as the Business Improvement District for Exeter, this event continues to thrive, supporting local businesses and nurturing a vibrant...

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18th Exeter School concert in aid of the National Trust

For many pupils, parents and National Trust supporters, the Exeter School Concert in aid of the National Trust in Exeter Cathedral is a highlight in the festive calendar.

For the eighteenth year running, the concert showcases the school's senior orchestral groups, brass and choirs in the magnificent cathedral setting.

Around 200 pupils ranging in age from 11 up to 18 will be making this year's concert on Monday 10 December a night to remember.

Director of Music Peter Tamblyn said: "The Cathedral is such an inspiring venue in which to make music and we are delighted...

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The expansion of VR gaming

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 11/27/2018 - 6:46am

VR is one of the things that people are looking forward to the most. Even though it started quite a while back there are still more bumps in the road to conquer and we will be seeing a lot more of it and it will get better. The expansion of VR gaming and VR in general is upon us and we’re lucky to be alive in this age of such technological development.

At the moment we already have great developments in graphics, although we’re not really where we want to be. But what about the other senses? Is it possible to get all five senses when booting up you VR gaming pc and connecting all...

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ELTC present their 64th annual pantomime – Robin Hood

Join the gang this Christmas as Exeter Little Theatre Company (ELTC) get ready to hit bullseye once again with their retelling of the classic story Robin Hood.

Head to Sherwood Forest and meet Robin and his Merry Men, outlaws robbing the rich and always landing themselves in trouble because of their terrible plans.

Trying to keep them in line are Maid Marian and her Girlpower Gang, but the girls will have their work cut out for them unless both groups learn to work together to take on Nottingham’s meanest Snotty Notty and Sir Guy.

Snotty is the Sheriff of Nottingham...

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See André Rieu's New Year’s concert on the big screen in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/25/2018 - 9:40pm

New Year’s: fresh starts, new beginnings, a new concert… but still the same King of the Waltz! The iconic André Rieu returns to cinemas across the country for a very special New Year’s concert – his first EVER for the big screen.

The iconic violinist presents a brand-new concert, recorded at Sydney’s Town Hall in Australia, to hundreds of thousands of fans in cinemas across the UK on Saturday 5th January & Sunday 6th January 2019 – the perfect way to chime in the New Year. Commenting ahead of the concert, André said, “I am absolutely delighted to be bringing my first ever New...

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National Trust Christmas craft and food fairs around Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/25/2018 - 12:11pm

Festive crafts, gifts and food will be the flavour of the season at some National Trust properties in Devon. This November and December there is a programme of festive craft and food fairs to help prepare for the season. The historical houses will be the backdrop for a series of events that will showcase some of the best local food, drink, arts and crafts. Lydford Gorge winter fair, crafts and gifts Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 December, 11am-3pm The annual winter fair at scenic Lydford Gorge is a great chance to grab some gift ideas and decorations for Christmas, with stalls to tempt you...

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Your guide to What's On in and around Exeter this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (23-25 November):

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Bicycles and Fish Friday, Exeter Phoenix Combining comedy, storytelling and original songs, Bicycles and Fish is Katie’s charming award-winning debut show about the day she stopped being a girl and became a woman. Aged sixteen, still in school and hopelessly in love, Katie is about to learn what it means to stand up for yourself. www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

Radamisto Saturday, Exeter Northcott Radamisto tells a dramatic story of a royal family in old Armenia, locked in...

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A new vision of King Richard III

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 11/21/2018 - 11:07pm

On 1 December, The Medieval Gallery in Dunster is hosting a major event entitled “Picturing Richard’s World”, which could radically overturn the image we have inherited of this most controversial king. Including talks by experts, artwork displays and the unveiling of a brand new portrait, this event offers a rare opportunity to see artistic interpretations of the latest scientific evidence and modern historical research.

Richard III has been demonized as the sinister, physically misshapen figure who murdered his nephews – the “Princes in the Tower” – by successive generations of...

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Gonzo's Quest Slot

NetEnt's Gonzo's Quest slot game continues to grow in popularity, thanks to WebVR technology; you can enjoy it in an entirely Virtual Reality experience. Keep reading for a detailed review of the game.

Overview of Gonzo's Quest Slot

The discovery of the city of gold, Eldorado, has been every single Spanish conquistador's dream. In Gonzo's Quest video slot , the famous Gonzalo Pizarro believes he has found the exact location golden. He leaves the ship in the introductory video, to search for treasure in the thick Amazon jungle. The game is played on five reels, three rows,...

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Hammers to ring out for St Clements as blacksmiths compete at Finch Foundry

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 11/19/2018 - 11:54am

Blacksmiths from all over the South West are set to gather at the National Trust’s Finch Foundry on Saturday 24 November. Once a year, they congregate at the foundry to practice their art and celebrate their patron saint, Saint Clement, harking back to medieval tradition. The foundry, which is the last working water-powered forge in the country, will be the scene for the gathering, which includes a rare chance to see the spectacular ‘firing of the anvil.’ The Saint Clement’s day event is an opportunity for the public to get an insight into this highly skilled craft, now practiced by only a...

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International Soprano sings at Crediton Parish Church

Authored by Melman5
Posted: Thu, 11/15/2018 - 12:21pm

World renowned International Soprano Dame Felicity Lott will make a rare appearance in the UK at Crediton Parish Church during the Christmas Tree Festival which opens on Wednesday 5th December at 3.45pm. Dame Felicity Lott with bring the curtain down on the Christmas Tree Festival with a magical Gala Concert at 7.30pm on Sunday 9th December. Tickets are now available from Exeter Information Centre and A.E Lee Outfitters, Crediton High Street or see poster. The Christmas Tree Festival will have 75 trees decorated by local charities, groups and businesses. All proceeds are for the Crediton...

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