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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

Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (16-18 November):

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Madagascar – The Musical Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Join Alex (X-Factor 2016 winner Matt Terry), Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live musical spectacular. This smash hit musical features all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

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What are the benefits of playing online bingo?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 11/14/2018 - 6:35am

People who have played bingo can attest to how exciting the game is, and they are always itching for a chance to get in on the action. Luckily, with the emergence of online bingo sites, they do not have to wait until a given date to get in on the action. Websites such as topnewbingosites.co.uk have this part covered by allowing you to play at any time and rake in huge wins as a result. They also offer tons of advice on how to play and win bonuses in the process, and they thus have a large following.

It is no secret that this game has garnered quite a massive following in the years...

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A time travelling Eastern European cabaret is heading to Exeter this November

A time travelling piece of new music theatre comes to Exeter Phoenix on Sunday 25th November. This year, Miriam Sherwood and her grandfather make for an unlikely double-act in this new contemporary cabaret. He’s got the stories and she loves telling them but there’s a problem. They’ve never met, and he’s been dead for 37 years. Rendezvous In Bratislava brings together original cabaret material written by Miriam’s Grandfather, Laco Kalina, and Miriam’s contemporary flair for storytelling. The unlikely duo formed when Miriam, not having ever met her Grandfather (he died 37 years ago),...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (9-11 November):

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Henry V Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott A divided nation. Trouble on the continent. An ambitious young prince. Emerging from his wild youth with a sense of purpose and adventure, Henry V wages war on France with devastating efficiency. But at what cost? How can he be a good leader and a good man? What compromises must be made in the name of victory? https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Private Peaceful Saturday & Sunday, The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth Private Peaceful relives...

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Lost Voice Guy comes to Exeter

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 11/08/2018 - 10:27pm

Lost Voice Guy (Britain’s Got Talent Winner 2018) stars alongside special guests Tom Houghton and Louis Burgess at Suck A Lemon Comedy Club on Thursday 22 November. Luke Honnoraty comperes.

Suck A Lemon takes place every fortnight at the Lemon Grove in Exeter and features some of the hottest and funniest upcoming names in comedy alongside award-winning comedians and guests from TV shows such as BBC2’s Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo and Britain's Got Talent.

Full bar with Suck A Lemon Comedy Cocktails, regular intervals for drinks, chats, smokes and comfort breaks…...

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Poppies at the Cathedral

The High Altar at Exeter's Cathedral has been decorated by the sea of poppies which were first seen at Devon County Show 2017, and created by so many wonderful people from Devon.

35,000 poppies are displayed, representing those that lost their lives in the First World War from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.

Also included in the display is the original Devon Yeomanry uniform and a horse, kindly lent by Bicton College. The horse and the purple poppies represent all the animals lost - over 1 million horses, many pigeons, dogs and cats.

The display is in the...

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Crealy’s going crackers for Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/05/2018 - 11:48am

A Christmas Spectacular is coming to one of Devon’s most popular tourist attractions.

Crealy Adventure Park & Resort is bringing a sleigh full of glitz and glamour to their festive celebrations, which will feature nine new Christmas attractions and is set to welcome 35,000 guests throughout December.

The main event will be their Christmas on Ice show – the first of its kind in the South West – performed by a team of international ice skaters and aerial artistes. The show will be performed in Crealy’s 750-seater Big Top Arena.

Father Christmas and his Elves will...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 11/03/2018 - 11:33am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (2-4 November):

THEATRE

Salad Days Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Starring Wendi Peters, Julian Slade and Dorothy Reynold’s timeless musical is an absolute romp of polite naughtiness and saucy encounters, that endeavours to put a smile on your face and a tap in your toes. With an energetic and peppy, Salad Days is a classic musical glittered with thoughts of community, love, and happiness that are still as necessary and vital today as they have ever been. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

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Two Short Nights Film Festival tickets now on sale

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/01/2018 - 5:00pm

Tickets are now on sale for Exeter Phoenix’s Two Short Nights Film Festival, which will take place from 28th-30th November. The 17th annual festival of short film brings a diverse programme of short film screenings and events to Exeter’s city-centre arts venue. As well as a programme placing must-see films from around the world alongside emerging local filmmaking talent, the festival will also feature talks from leading industry professionals and Q&As with acclaimed filmmakers. Screenings include an exploration of the intricacies of intimacy with Carnal Cravings, whilst young...

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Differences between online and local casinos

Players should understand the major differences between online casinos and physical casinos that are based in the local area of the player.

Casinos are regulated by various laws, and the location of the offices can determine a variety of issues that will affect the player’s experience. It is helpful to understand some of the major differences between online casinos and local casinos in order to make the best decision according to the player’s individual situation.

Major Differences, Local and Online Casinos

Local casinos continue to attract customers because of...

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