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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....

Wimbledon to be screened in Princesshay

Make it a day at Princesshay at our free Wimbledon event from Monday 2nd – Sunday 15th July.

With live screenings of the legendary sporting event, free tasters and competitions, there’s no reason to stay indoors, come over and soak up the atmosphere.

Forget Murray Mound, the place to catch all the action this year is Princesshay! This year, for the first time, join others to watch the matches, free of charge, on an outdoor screen in Princesshay Square. Pull up a deck chair, drink in the atmosphere and cheer along to each of the matches.

Wimbledon matches will be...

Top 4 online gaming software and their popularity

Presently, gamblers are enabled to choose between a wide array of web-based casinos that are powered by numerous software suppliers. Software developers strive to provide casino lovers with plenty of casino games that are exhilarating, entertaining and rewarding at the same time. Casino fans should look for games that feature realistic animations, decent sound effects, games that are suitable for mobile play, as well as titles that feature an interface that is easy-to-navigate.

In fact, there are certain names from the online gambling scene that every self-respecting gambler...

Family fun at Torquay Marina

Don’t miss out on all the family fun of Marina Day in Torquay on Saturday June 9th. It’s a big celebration of marina life with lots of activities out on the water, displays along the promenade and live entertainment.

The idea of marina days began in America in 2001. In 2015, British-based marina group MDL began holding them at their Saint Carles site in Catalonia. Within two years, the fiesta had spread right across Spain and is now set to hit the shores of the UK.

Organiser Mike Smith, manager of Torquay Marina, said; “Following the success of Marina Days in the past, we...

Covent Garden comes to Exmouth

A taste of London comes to Exmouth next week, as the first in a series of theatre shows is streamed live from the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

A performance of the well-known ballet Swan Lake, is the first in a season of events aimed at making the Queen’s Drive Space area somewhere for all generations to enjoy.

Last month saw the opening of the Jurassic-themed play park, and food and drink village, and this screening of Swan Lake (which is free, with no booking required) is the first to be shown in the brand new events space, which sits just behind the food and drink...

Bumper day of fun at farm open day

AS if running a busy beef and arable farm, as well as one of Exeter’s only butcher’s shops, wasn’t enough, local farmers Neil and Sally Grigg are soon to be opening their gates to the public, as part of the national Open Farm Sunday scheme.

The Griggs, who run Burrow Farm in Broadclyst, near Exeter, have taken part in Open Farm Sunday before, and say that in the past it proved to be a great way to give people a fun, free day out in a location that wouldn’t normally be accessible to them.

‘So many drive past our farm gates and see our cows grazing in the fields, but...

Bearded men prepare to celebrate facial hair

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 06/01/2018 - 11:15pm

On July 7, hundreds of men are set to descend upon Paignton, Devon, to take part in The South West Beard and Moustache Championships – an event that celebrates some of the most elaborate facial hair ever seen! Better yet, their efforts are helping to raise money for the Armour to Barber organisation, which helps former military personnel reinvent themselves with new careers in barbering.

The prestigious event has been organised by The South West Beard Club and will take place at the Lucky 7 Club in Paignton. At the event, contestants are invited to compete across 11 different...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

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

THEATRE

Flashdance – The Musical Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Flashdance tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex, a welder by day and ‘flashdancer’ by night, who dreams of going to the prestigious Shipley Dance Academy and becoming a professional dancer. When a romance with Nick Hurley complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

An Audience with Ian Waite and Oti Mabuse Friday, Exmouth Pavilion Rhythm of the Night...

Torbay’s friendliest family seafood and music festival returns

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/31/2018 - 1:20pm

Now in its 4th year, the Paignton Harbour Festival, Torbay’s friendliest family seafood and music festival takes place at the harbour on Saturday 28th July, founded by Crabstock’s Adrian Bartlett and Alan Henderson, Operations Manager for the Blue Sea Food Company, (formerly Browse Brothers) with their committee including Paignton’s Harbourmaster Simon Pinder and local Paignton townspeople to raise awareness of the harbour area and money for the Brixham Fishermans Mission and South Devon and Channel Shellfishermen Association.

This family friendly event has lots to do including...

What will the Flower Festival get into Crediton Parish Church this year?

Authored by Melman5
Posted: Thu, 05/31/2018 - 8:48am

The Crediton Parish Church Flower Festival has introduced some unusual visitors to the church in the last few years.

In 2016 a 1929 Austin car was part of the exhibits with flowers and last year a rhino became part of a flower display. More information, including photos and videos of previous Flower Festivals can be seen on the Flower Festival Facebook page www.facebook.com/creditonparishchurchfestivals .

Flowers will arrive this week from Covent Garden and from local flower producers in the Southwest, before being made into entertaining, colourful and creative floral...

Military base concert strikes a chord for Show of Hands star

Authored by Philippa
Posted: Tue, 05/29/2018 - 11:13pm

Devon’s international folk star Steve Knightley, of the award-winning roots-acoustic duo Show of Hands, experienced a strange coincidence at the media launch of the band’s upcoming performances at Exeter’s Wyvern Barracks.

Steve had recently discovered a family connection with the 6 Rifles battalion who are based at the Barracks – his grandfather Thomas Knightley had been in the Devonshire regiment, one of the Rifles’ forerunners, during the First World War.

But he was astonished when, during the media launch in the Officers’ Mess at Wyvern Barracks, the battalion’s...

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