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The Rise of Independent Card and Games Clubs Across Exeter

Something quietly sociable has been happening across Exeter over the past couple of years. Community halls, pubs and even a local convenience store have become unlikely venues for card nights, board game evenings and tabletop meet-ups. Residents are choosing to swap screen time for shared tables, and the numbers behind this shift suggest it is far more than a passing trend.

From the White Hart on South Street to a community centre in Exwick, the city's appetite for face-to-face gaming has grown steadily since the pandemic reshaped how people spend their free evenings.

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Hop over to Crealy for the Most M’egga Easter

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Posted: Fri, 03/24/2017 - 10:57am

Crealy Adventure Park and Resort is gearing up for an Egg-stravaganza this Easter. The multi-award winning adventure park has a show stopping line up of events, activities and musical tribute acts over the Easter holidays, from Saturday 1st April to Monday 17th April. Getting the Easter celebrations off to an egg-stravagent start is the launch of the Junior Driving School. Guests aged three and over can get behind the wheel of a colourful, scaled electric version of the Mini Cooper and navigate the turns and curves on a realistic track. On 2nd April Crealy launches Pop in the Park. Guests...

Nature Knows Best

TicTac Theatre (which stands for two is company three’s a crowd theatre) is an emerging theatre company based in Exeter that specialises in two-handers and multi role productions.

TicTac’s repertoire includes a mixture of classical and contemporary plays.

TicTac Theatre will soon be undertaking its third production “Nature Knows Best”.

“Nature Knows Best” is a compilation of three short comedy plays by Devonshire playwright Nick Discombe. Each play portrays a day in the life of three different animal couplings.

“Sheep Mount” is a hilarious, yet poignant...

Jason Donovan is coming to Exeter

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Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 2:21pm

Jason Donovan is hitting the road once again in the autumn, only this time, it’s a tour with a twist!

He is headed to new locations across the country and these intimate gigs will be a unique opportunity to see him like you’ve never seen him before, including Exeter Corn Exchange on Monday 27 November.

From Neighbours to a chart-topping music career, from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to an appearance on I'm A Celebrity that sealed our affection, Jason Donovan has consistently captured the hearts of his adopted country and entertained us all along the way....

Vampire Night at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre

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Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 12:01pm

An acclaimed Professor of Gothic horror is to come to Exeter’s Northcott theatre to reveal how Dracula was based on medical evidence of ‘real’ vampires, before a performance of Dracula itself.

‘Prof of Goth’, Nick Groom, who is world expert on Gothic fiction, is preparing to present to the Exeter audience compelling medical evidence of the ‘real’ vampires that Dracula was based on.

The Professor of English literature at Exeter University has just been commissioned by Yale University to write a book on vampires, and has published widely on the Gothic.

He will explain...

Exeter University's Semi-Toned Choir review

They’re here! The winners of Gareth Malone’s ‘Best in Britain Choir’ are right under our noses.

The Exeter Uni lads attracted the attention of many after the news was released that they had won the sensational singing competition.

The A ccapella boys, ranging from 18 to 23 years old, showed off their enthusiasm and quirkiness whilst they performed at The Terrace restaurant in early December.

Their unique style and smart attire of red velvet jackets, give them a great platform to stand on in terms of being different as well as fun. Each member in the group reflects...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

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Posted: Wed, 03/22/2017 - 10:45am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (24-26 March).

THEATRE

An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show Friday, Exeter Corn Exchange A five-star homage to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to have the time of your life! https://exetercornexchange.co.uk

A Passionate Woman Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Liza Goddard plays Betty, a passionate, doting mum who finds it hard to accept that her son is leaving home to get married. To escape the pressures of the day and the...

Renaissance Villages launches local history exhibition alongside new collection of apartments

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Posted: Tue, 03/21/2017 - 2:53pm

On Wednesday 15 March, award winning developer Renaissance Villages launched an exhibition on the history of the site of Millbrook Village, Exeter’s only retirement village.

The event also marked the official opening of Buller House, a new collection of 23 two-bedroom luxury apartments, the latest phase of homes to be released at this sought-after development.

The exhibition has been curated in partnership with a local historian and explores the rich heritage of the Millbrook Village site, from Roman occupation to the thriving retirement community that it is today. It is...

New Lemonfest acts announced

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Posted: Mon, 03/20/2017 - 11:19pm

Joining the Lemonfest bill is Blues influenced Singer/Songwriter Liam Bailey, who co-wrote and performed on Chase & Status’ single Blind Faith in 2011, as well as having collaborated in the past with other huge names such as DJ Fresh, SHY FX and Delilah. Not to mention his own catalogue of success across the last 10 years.

Other new additions to the festivals’ strongest year to date will be Drum & Bass legends Shadow Demon Coaliton – headlining this year’s Rinse-it tent on Saturday – alongside Turno.

Also joining the bill will be Black Foxxes - the Exeter band who...

Yachtsman to speak about ‘Mutiny’ adventure

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Posted: Sun, 03/19/2017 - 10:08pm

A yachtsman who helped recreate an epic voyage for a new Channel 4 documentary will give a talk at the University of Exeter later this month.

Exeter-born Conrad Humphreys stars in Mutiny, in which a team re-live Captain Bligh’s voyage of survival after the mutiny on the Bounty.

The programme follows nine men as they attempt a 4,000-mile trip on a tiny wooden boat using traditional navigation equipment and surviving off the same meagre rations as Bligh’s crew.

Humphreys will speak about leadership, camaraderie, courage and humility on the high seas.

“We...

Centuries-old Devon songs return 'home' from Newfoundland

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Posted: Fri, 03/17/2017 - 7:12pm

The centuries-old Devon songs that are returning ‘home’ from Newfoundland

Songs which travelled from Devon to Newfoundland when fishing communities made a new life for themselves in the New World are to be heard in the county again in a concert and lecture recital tour which visits Exeter in April.

It’s estimated that over 60% of people living in Canada’s most easterly province can trace their ancestry to South West England, and Devon in particular. It’s a link that spans 3,500 miles and hundreds of years and today, the Devon-Newfoundland connection lives on not just...

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