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The London African Gospel Choir closed Budleigh Music Festival in spectacular style

Budleigh Music Festival strikes emotional chord with concertgoers

From the opening notes of the community choral day to the uplifting finale of the London African Gospel Choir, Budleigh Music Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary in style.

Taking place in the beautiful St Peter’s Church, the festival delivered world-class classical performances, inclusive community events, and stunning moments of musical magic.

More than 3,600 tickets were sold over the nine-day Festival, which included performances by Sir Michael Morpurgo and cellist Clare O’Connell, internationally acclaimed pianist Sir Stephen Hough, and Bath Philharmonia....

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 03/09/2019 - 10:38am

Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (8-10 March).

Theatre

Rita, Sue and Bob Too

Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott

Best friends Rita and Sue get a lift home from married Bob after babysitting his kids. When he takes the scenic route and offers them a taste of adult adventure, the three start a fling each of them think they can control. Told with wicked humour, startling insight and a great ear for dialogue, Andrea Dunbar’s semi-autobiographical play is a vivid portrait of girls caught between brutal childhood and an unpromising...

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MTV returns to Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/05/2019 - 11:08am

MTV today announced that it will be turning up the volume for Plymouth as it returns to host a series of live music events, panels, workshops and talks across one unforgettable week this summer. Bring on MTV Music Week Plymouth 2019!

Running from the 5th – 8th June, the four-day event will see MTV continue their Plymouth legacy, descending on the South Coast to present live music evening events: Club MTV, MTV PRESENTS, MTV PUSH Live and YO! MTV Raps.

The impressive line-up so far includes; Ghetts, Jvck James, Ms Banks, Pale Waves, RAY BLK, R3WIRE & VARSKI, Snoochie Shy...

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A season of Japanese cinema is coming to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/05/2019 - 10:54am

This March, Exeter Phoenix’s independent cinema, Studio 74, welcomes back The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme for a series of six screenings offering you the chance to experience Japan through cinema.

What’s more, there’s also a pre-film dining experience on offer, so you can enjoy a specially prepared Japanese meal plus your cinema ticket for just £15. Director Yukiko Mishima will also be heading to the city for a special Q&A after the screening of her film Dear Etranger.

This year’s season, People Still Call It Love, focuses on passion, affection and...

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New casino games you should try in 2019

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 03/02/2019 - 6:09am

Most online gaming developers launch new games every month. Renowned publishers like Microgaming, NetBet, and Betsoft continually introduce new gaming offerings in a bid to draw more players while matching the changing consumer tastes. The new games feature a variety of innovative formats, imaginative themes and offer inventive ways for players to win. Slot enthusiasts are spoilt for choice thanks to the vast selection. Here are the most recent you should look out for. The Golden Slot This Chinese themed game is a recent offering from NextGen Gaming. It is dedicated to a boss of roosters...

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Best of Wham comes to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/01/2019 - 9:45pm

The best of WHAM! is coming to the Exeter Corn Exchange next week!

Sweeney Entertainments brings a fantastic new show to venues across the UK, featuring the very best of George, Andrew, Pepsi and Shirlie – The Best of Wham!

Can it really be 37 years since George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley formed one of the most enduring pop groups of the 80s? In four short years WHAM! sold more than 28 million records, topping the charts with three albums, four number one singles and eleven top ten hits. They featured in the Live Aid concert of 1985 and were the first western pop group to...

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Donald Trump is coming to Devon... Well, kind of

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/01/2019 - 7:53pm

Comedian Mike Osman is bringing his frighteningly realistic portrayal of the leader of the free world to the county in aid of Comic Relief.

The Capital radio presenter has appeared on such shows as Copy Cats, The Generation Game, Noel's House Party and Big Break.

He will be headlining a show at the Watermark in Ivybridge on Tuesday, March 12, which will also showcase three top local comedians – Louis Burgess, Suzy Bennett and Luke Honnoraty.

Hilarious videos made by Louis Burgess, from Dartmoor, have been watched 22 million times online and he has won several awards...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (1-3 March)

THEATRE

In the Willows

Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott

With epic show tunes and killer beats, this classic story is brought popping and locking into the twenty first century in an extraordinary new hip-hop musical. Featuring fast bikes, fierce moves and fabulous vocals. After their smash hit street-dance Jungle Book and circus-musical Little Mermaid, Exeter Northcott Associate Company Metta Theatre return with a bold new take on this much loved classic. https://exeternorthcott.co...

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The best games to enhance your brain In 2019

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Fri, 03/01/2019 - 10:57am

We all know some games are better for you than others. Of course, stealing cars on Grand Theft Auto isn’t going to be as educational as five rounds of online Scrabble.

However, educational and brain stimulating games can sometimes be too dull to enjoy. It’s 2019 though, and as you’d expect, there are plenty that are fantastic too.

Whether you’re gaming on your way to work or sitting down for a few hours of an evening, we take a look at the best games to keep your brain active and improve your cognitive skills…

Bingo!

The online bingo scene is absolutely...

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Professor William Harvey reveals his Desert Island Books

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/26/2019 - 10:35pm

Professor William Harvey, Chair of the Board of trustees for Libraries Unlimited and Associate Dean of Research & Impact at the University of Exeter Business School, will reveal the top titles that he would take to a desert island, at an exclusive event at Exeter Library.

Will will be in conversation with Exeter Library Centre Manager, Emily Macaulay, at the Desert Island Books event on Tuesday 26th March from 7pm, to discuss his choice of Desert Island Books.

Desert Island Books is take on the famous radio show Desert Island Discs and has been running at libraries...

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Muddy Dog Challenge comes to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 02/26/2019 - 12:05pm

Muddy Dog Challenge which raises vital funds for thousands of homeless dogs and cats at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is coming to Exeter for the first time this April.

On Saturday 13 April hundreds of participants and their dogs will jump, crawl and wade through an obstacle course like no other in the beautiful setting of Powderham Castle.

There is a choice of 2.5km or 5km dog-friendly obstacle runs and participants can choose to enter by themselves, or as a dog and human team. Or take on the challenge as a family with the kids and four-legged friends for a fun day out to...

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