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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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Free family event at The Donkey Sanctuary

A fun-packed free day for all the family is promised to celebrate the launch of The Donkey Sanctuary’s new attractions for 2018 with a great programme of events including donkey grooming, trailer rides, live music from the Adam Moran Jazz Trio, Devon cream teas plus free ice creams for the children.

John Crouch, visitor engagement manager at The Donkey Sanctuary says: “Tea in the Paddock is our big celebration of everything that’s new at The Donkey Sanctuary. There will be lots of activities, the chance to meet our wonderful donkeys, cream teas, and most importantly; free ice...

5 Fun Ways to Spend Your Weekend at Home

You don’t need to leave the home to have a good time. There are many fantastic and affordable things you can do in the comfort of your own home. If you are looking for exciting activities to do alone or with the family, here are five fun ways to spend your weekend at home.

1. A Game Day

Gather the clan together and pull out some classic board games for a day of non-stop fun and laughter. You could spend many an hour playing a game of Scrabble or Cluedo, and the kids will love the challenge of Operation or Guess Who? There are also some fun games Mum and Dad will love, such...

‘Holding Up’ by Edward Crooks launches at Castle Drogo

This week, artist and architectural designer Edward Crooks has launched a new theatrical installation called ‘Holding Up’ at Castle Drogo, a National Trust property on Dartmoor. The installation, which will be on display in the Library until 4 November, celebrates Castle Drogo as the product of fabricated stories and unbuilt proposals. ‘Holding Up’ is a large scale architectural installation, over 3 metres high, alongside a set of drawings, models and films, which invites visitors to explore the foundations holding up a vast unbuilt tower above Castle Drogo. Sampled from the building, the...

6/49 GO from Lottoland: Non-stop Lotto

Even with all the different gambling options available in Britain, the lottery remains widely popular. When you consider that for just a couple quid, you could potentially win an eight-figure jackpot, it’s obvious why 70% of Brits play regularly. Of course, the United Kingdom’s signature Lotto game is just one of the many ways to try your luck. Keep reading as we run down the most popular lottery games available in Britain.

Since being founded in 2013, Lottoland has earned a reputation as an innovator and one which has not been afraid to shake up the way lotteries are viewed....

Chagstock 2018: Day tickets go on sale

Due to popular demand, a limited number of day tickets have now been placed on sale for Dartmoor’s very own Chagstock Festival 2018.

Taking place on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st July 2018, Chagstock will once again showcase the very finest music, food and entertainment from the Westcountry and beyond.

Friday night’s fantastic line up includes Xylaroo, The Correspondents, King King, Martin Harley, Hunter & The Bear and main stage headliners; Buzzcocks.

Saturday’s highlights include The Grahams, Show of Hands, The Luka State, The Wood Burning Savages, The Hot...

Lemonfest announce more acts for 2018

The last few earlybird tickets are on-sale for Lemonfest 2018 (from just £38 for the weekend!) taking place across two-days at Newton Abbot Racecourse on 8 and 9 June.

The popular independent, boutique festival has built a reputation as a proper 2-day party. The below new acts join the likes of the already announced The Sugarhill Gang, Chali 2NA & Krafty Kuts, Slamboree & Crazy P…

Two times World Champion DJ, Lee Woodvine aka DJ Woody is arguably one of the UK’s most influential turntablists. Known for his innovations, he helped design the World’s first ever musical...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

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

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Awful Auntie Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre When Stella sets off to visit London with her parents, Lord and Lady Saxby, she has no idea her life is in danger! Waking up three months later, only her Aunt Alberta can tell Stella what has happened. But not everything Aunt Alberta tells her turns out to be true and Stella quickly discovers she’s in for the fight of her life against her very own awful Auntie! https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

The Battle of Boat...

One relationship. Infinite possibilities.

Something special, this way comes…

"Imagine rolling the dice 6,000 times.” That’s the central conceit — and probably the most telling line — in Constellations, playwright Nick Payne’s two-character study in ‘what ifs.’ The show, which debuted in London in 2012, then moved to Broadway in 2015 where it starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson, compresses a lifetime of joy, anguish and alternate paths into a fleet, satisfying 80 minutes.

Nick Payne’s “Astonishingly fine new play” (The Independent 2012) is laced with humour, pathos and drama. Winner of Best Play 2012 Evening Standard...

The Young'uns head for Exeter

Britain’s hottest folk act Young'Uns are bringing their stunning new audio-visual tour, ‘The Ballad Of Johnny Longstaff,’ to Exeter Phoenix on 25 March.

Stockton-On-Tees’ Young'Uns were once again the big story of the evening as the nominees for 2018’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards were announced last week (Wednesday 7th February) in London. The Co. Durham band, who recently released acclaimed brand new album ‘Strangers’ and are actually already previous winners of two coveted BBC Folk Awards (Best Group in 2015 and again in 2016), were announced as nominees for two new awards – Best...

Why are stars descending on Exeter?

In February Dani Harmer- TRACY BEAKER herself- played the leading role in ‘Twelfth Night’ in the city centre for three weeks.

Now Matt Lapinskas - Anthony Moon from Eastenders - is scheduled to appear in the city in April, whilst Russell Grant arrives for a month in June!

What is attracting these top TV performers to Exeter?

All are starring in new productions for Exeter Rep - the city’s new professional theatre!

Matt Lapinskas, an audience favourite in Eastenders and runner-up in Dancing on Ice, stars in the world premiere of ‘Frankenstein’. He will play...

Entertainment & Reviews

Budleigh Music Festival strikes emotional chord with concertgoers

Free family event at The Donkey Sanctuary

5 Fun Ways to Spend Your Weekend at Home

‘Holding Up’ by Edward Crooks launches at Castle Drogo

6/49 GO from Lottoland: Non-stop Lotto

Chagstock 2018: Day tickets go on sale

Lemonfest announce more acts for 2018

Your guide to What's On this weekend

One relationship. Infinite possibilities.

The Young'uns head for Exeter

Why are stars descending on Exeter?

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