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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....

Medea returns to Beer Quarry Caves

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 04/06/2018 - 12:13am

Beer Quarry Caves will be home once more to the spectacular Ancient Greek production of Medea in April, courtesy of innovative and immersive theatre company, Four of Swords.

Following a sold-out run last year, Medea is back at this incredible subterranean venue from Wednesday 11 – Saturday 21 April 2018.

Having toured Devon and Somerset during the autumn, Four of Swords are returning to Beer Quarry Caves to perform again their adaptation of the Greek masterpiece by Euripides, Medea. The production left a lasting impression with audiences who described the production as “...

New film season marks Exeter Pride’s 10th anniversary

This spring, Exeter Phoenix and Exeter Pride are celebrating love, life and LGBT+ with Cine Queer – a new film season at Studio 74 as part of Exeter Pride’s 10th Anniversary.

In a cinematic celebration of diversity and acceptance, this special film season will feature new releases, cult classics, documentary, panel discussions and more. Cine Queer season opens on Friday 20th April with French film 120 BPM, an exhilarating drama following the actions of Parisian AIDS activists in the early 1990s. This screening will be accompanied by a special introduction about those living with or...

Tom Jones to perform at Powderham Castle

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/04/2018 - 10:38pm

Global superstar Tom Jones is set to perform at Powderham Castle, Kenton on Sunday 15 July 2018 in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment this summer.

Tom Jones is a living legend. His irresistible style fuses musical eras and genres, cuts across class divides, and appeals to all ages, male and female, mainstream and cutting edge. Tom has always been about the power of the song, the power of the voice. And what a voice indeed.

Tom Jones’ distinctive voice and iconic records have earned him a place as one of the best loved artists ever to emerge from...

Bingo in the UK - Is it still mainly for the Elderly?

Authored by Anne Louw
Posted: Tue, 04/03/2018 - 8:01am

When given the task of checking out what the Bingo industry is all about these days, and if Bingo in the UK is still largely considered a game for the elderly, my initial thought was that of course, yes, Bingo is still a game meant for the elderly, mainly. However, as I began to check into more in-depth perceptions of Bingo, how to play it and strategies to look out for when playing Bingo, it has become quite clear that this particular game is indeed increasingly becoming popular, and even more so with the younger generations.

Given the latest technology advancements and the...

Seaton photography competition launches

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/02/2018 - 11:42am

Budding photographers of all ages are invited to enter their best photographs of Seaton Devon, into Snap Seaton a brand new competition launched by Seaton Town Council.

The Snap Seaton photography competition is inviting adults and children to send their best shots of the beautiful seaside town, its beach, attractions and surrounding areas. The winning photos in the child and adult categories will be made into postcards that will be available throughout the summer.

Seaton Mayor and Town Councillor Jack Rowland, says, “We want to celebrate Seaton and the creative people who...

Your Guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this Easter weekend (30 March – 2 April).

THEATRE

Little Shop of Horrors Sunday & Monday, Exeter Corn Exchange Stage by Stage returns with an epic production of the much-loved musical! Seymour is the know-nothing nerd who accidentally helps a man-eating plant to take over the world in this affectionate tribute to 1950s B-movies. Hilarious and heart-warming this musical from the writers of Disney's Beauty & The Beast and Aladdin, has one of the greatest rock'n roll scores of all time! With hits like 'Mean Green...

Choral Society Concert: Highlight of Exeter School's musical year

The annual Exeter School Choral Society concert held at Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 15 March was once again a highlight of the musical year, drawing together pupils, parents, staff, alumni and guests from the school's community.

The concert opened with Middle School Choir singing Howard Goodall's arrangement of 'The Lord is My Shepherd', best known as the theme tune from The Vicar of Dibley. The purity of their voices combined with their close attention to Mrs Guthrie's direction meant that the main chorus had to aim high and concentrate hard to meet this level of performance when...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (23-25 March).

THEATRE

Up 'n' Under Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott The Wheatsheaf Arms rugby team, the laughing stock of Castleford’s Amateur Rugby League 7-a-Side tournament have never won a game, don’t have seven players and spend more time in the pub than on the pitch. With just 5 weeks to go, our hero coach Arthur has to convince them they can beat the mighty Cobblers Arms, but first he has to work out how to communicate with them… https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Jonny and the Baptists...

Rainy Day Ideas For Adults

When it comes to being bored on a rainy day, you may think it’s the kids who are the ones who need entertaining, but adults get bored too! Sadly, it’s just something we never grow out of; we just learn to hide it better than the children, that’s all! So if you can’t get out and about exploring our gorgeous city of Exeter because of the weather, what can you do? Thankfully there are plenty of indoor ideas to see you through. Practice Baking

Baking is a great way to while away the time on a grey, dull day. Many recipes only call for a handful of staple ingredients , so it’s likely...

Follow the racing rabbit to Exeter Racecourse

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Thu, 03/22/2018 - 10:25am

Exeter Racecourse’s new social media campaign will have followers reaching for the carrots and wondering wherever next as Peter Rabbit embarks on a journey from the Lake District to Devon in time for Family Day on April 8.

With the film Peter Rabbit recently opening in cinemas across the UK, and the main character from the film, Peter, visiting the racecourse on Family Day it’s #followtheracingrabbit campaign will see a cuddly version making appearance at famous venues up and down the country.

Followers have the chance to win tickets if they guess the following day’s...

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