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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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Mark “Prowsee” Prowse Benefit Gig

Following a recent boating accident in Teignmouth, resulting in local man Mark Prowse losing a leg.

There is to be a Benefit gig to be held at THE COVE Pub in Teignmouth on July 8th to raise funds for him..

The aim is to raise funds towards Mark having a fitted Prosthetic limb, to help get him mobile again & give him a better quality of life.. The event starts at 2.00pm with seven local live bands & artists playing throughout the day to closing.

The Experimental close the day with support from Wax Cylinder, Ethyrfield, Money Penny, Ollie Stephens, Ted Jevens...

Riverford founder to guest on BBC Desert Island Discs

A true revolutionary veg nerd, Guy Singh-Watson has spent the last 30 years taking Riverford from one man and a wheelbarrow delivering homegrown organic veg to friends, to a national veg box scheme making 50,000 deliveries a week.

On Sunday 1st July, he’ll be talking about the remarkable story behind Riverford and his life in organic food and farming with presenter Kirsty Young on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. Guy decided to sell direct to customers through the now iconic Riverford veg box after being poorly treated by unscrupulous supermarket buyers and wholesalers in the...

Grimm Times for Silverton: Dark tales performed at starlit summer shows

SILVERTON’s summer bliss is set to be shattered as dark fairy tales take centre stage in the Mid Devon village.

Strange creatures, characters and much-loved names from the brothers Grimm will star in a series of stories performed outside by The Silverton Luvvies old and young – as a host of new stars will join the much loved troupe.

Using the backdrop of the village’s medieval church and performed in a magical garden, the 200-year-old German fairy tales will come alive for two nights this July as the players tackle a number of the well, and less well, known stories....

Where to gamble on a night out in Greater Exeter Area

It might not seem like it, but the Greater Exeter area is a growing region when it comes to casino gambling. Across the city streets of Greater Exeter, you’ll find a wealth of bars, betting shops, and pubs – which are now matched by some top of the line casino establishments. If you have a night out in Greater Exeter planned and fancy a flutter you’ve come to the right place.

The following takes a look at the emerging casino scene in Greater Exeter area, along with giving you the low down on the hottest casinos around. What are the best casinos in Greater Exeter?

While you...

Calling wildlife and countryside photographers

East Devon District Council has launched a competition to find the best photographs of the East Devon Countryside for the Wild East Devon 2019 calendar.

The competition opens on Sunday 1 July 2018 and entries can be sent until Friday 31 August.

All photographs must be taken in East Devon and can be of views, wildlife, wildflowers or trees.

Entrants can enter up to three of their best, high resolution photographs in the competition by emailing them to wild@eastdevon.gov.uk

In September 2018, the Chief Executive of East Devon District Council, Mark Williams...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (22-24 June).

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The Exmouth Players present The Odd Couple The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth Florence Unger and Olive Madison are at it again, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious contemporary comic classic: the female version of The Odd Couple. Instead of the poker party that begins the original version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial Pursuit. The Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela brothers. But the hilarity remains the same. http://...

Film line-up announced for Big Screen in the Park

Two more nights of film have been added to Exeter's favourite outdoor cinema event!

Exeter Phoenix's Big Screen In The Park returns to Northernhay Gardens from Monday 6th until Sunday 12th August.

Wes Anderson's offbeat stop-motion feature Isle Of Dogs and the stunningly magical Italian classic Cinema Paradiso are the latest films to be announced, completing this year's line-up of outdoor movie magic.

Joining Cinema Paradiso and Isle Of Dogs, the full line up of films will treat audiences to a week of cult classics and this year's hottest blockbusters. The other...

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see what's behind the big red wall

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see what goes on behind the big red wall off Exeter’s Topsham Road has had unprecedented interest for a series of exclusive summer evening concerts.

Organisers at Wyvern Barracks say their first night of three is almost sold out. The events will see David FitzGerald from BBC Radio Devon hosting the 6 Rifles concerts along with folk superstar headliners Show of Hands and Devon choir The Lost Sound.

The three nights of summer shows called “100 years Behind the Red Brick Wall” will be filled with music and storytelling documenting a century...

Enchanting Isles and Freedom Trails at Bayards Kitchen with Monty Halls

Explorer, writer and TV presenter Monty Halls will be recounting tales of his latest adventures in the wilds of Europe and on the magical Galapagos Islands at Bayards Kitchen on Thursday, June 28.

During his presentation, Monty will talk about the remarkable individuals, routes and locations he came across while filming in these extraordinary environments for Channel 4. The voyagers travels are illustrated by stunning images and exclusive footage.

The presentation has already received widespread acclaim, and played to a full house at the Royal Geographical Society,...

Head on down to Exmouth’s Queen’s Drive Space for live theatre, film nights and music

Exmouth’s new Queen’s Drive Space events area will take on a distinctly Russian theme on Saturday (June 23) with a live performance of The Cherry Orchard which is being staged by the Miracle Theatre Company.

The production is the second in a series of theatre and music events on the new site this summer and the venue is already proving to be very popular with people of all ages.

Last week more than 250 people enjoyed Swan Lake which was streamed live to a big screen in the events area from the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

Queen’s Drive Space opened less than...

Entertainment & Reviews

Budleigh Music Festival strikes emotional chord with concertgoers

Mark “Prowsee” Prowse Benefit Gig

Riverford founder to guest on BBC Desert Island Discs

Grimm Times for Silverton: Dark tales performed at starlit summer shows

Where to gamble on a night out in Greater Exeter Area

Calling wildlife and countryside photographers

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Film line-up announced for Big Screen in the Park

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see what's behind the big red wall

Enchanting Isles and Freedom Trails at Bayards Kitchen with Monty Halls

Head on down to Exmouth’s Queen’s Drive Space for live theatre, film nights and music

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