People don’t often talk about the downside of singing. A few years ago Chris Rowbury wrote something about it in his blog - http://blog.chrisrowbury.com/2011/04/why-singing-is-bad-for-you-and-7.html We know about the health and social benefits but, apart from Chris, few mention the problems.
Singing can become addictive — once you start it’s very hard to stop. It’s such an enjoyable activity that you will start noticing it everywhere and begin to take every opportunity you can to sing and even whistle (space limitations prevent a detailed description of the negative aspects of...
Exeter city centre manager John Harvey will be submitting a full report on the successful opening of John Lewis yesterday. Although there were a few 'teething problems' mainly to do with water flooding the lower ground floor, and insufficient water pressure in the 4th floor restaurant the day is being described as a resounding success for the whole city centre. Mr Harvey is extremely optimistic for an increasingly busy weekend.
Oscar Wilde once said “Only dull people are brilliant at breakfast”... well the great wit of our time didn’t hear about the fantastic new breakfast menu at Giraffe!
From Monday 29th October to Friday 2nd November Giraffe on Princesshay in Exeter will cast some much-needed light on the most momentous meal of the day by delivering a delectable 2-4-1 breakfast deal. For those five golden mornings, diners can buy one brekkie and get another absolutely free by simply going to www.giraffe.net/classic/promotions and downloading their voucher.
The first training session for Balloons Level One in ‘Childhood Grief’ was delivered by Deborah Butler and the feedback from delegates was excellent.
Balloons Level One training has been designed to meet the initial demands of adults who want, or need, to understand the impact of grief on children and young people. It is a course that will be valuable for many agencies, establishments and individuals.
If you are interested in booking a place, Balloons is running Level One on the
17th October and 22nd November at Cardinal Newman House, Wonford Road, Exeter, EX2 4PF....
SHOW OF HANDS Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music – often described as England's finest and most popular roots duo."Formidable operators in...
Filled with Joy, laughter and heartbreaking moments Ballet Theatre UK's new production combines traditional ballet with captivating theatre performed to a glorious classical score.
This beautiful production is not only for those already fans of dance, but also for those experiencing dance for the first time.
Vaughan Williams' tribute to Tallis calls for a large string orchestra divided into three parts: the full string choir, a single desk from each section and a solo string quartet. The Tallis melody "Why fum'th in fight the Gentiles spite, in fury raging stout?" is one of nine included in the Psalter of 1567 for the first Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury. The theme is heard in its complete form three times and serves as the source for a wonderful miasma of variants and developments in this rich orchestral composition.
Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Delius :...
When John Lewis opened its doors this morning at 9am there was already a queue of around 150 waiting to be the first customers in the doors. Now a few hours have transpired but there seems no sign of a let up, as shoppers line up down Sidwell Street.
City centre workers on their lunch breaks stared in amazement at the queue, but many went to join it after seeing that it was swift-moving.
It seems many shoppers had taken notice of Exeter City Council's advice to travel in by public transport, as traffic was relatively free-flowing in the city centre, and although the car...
The highly acclaimed and innovative Nightshade Theatre Company bring you the premiere of this ghost story starring James Pellow Jane Benett and Janette Froud.
