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London Concertante Brings Candlelit Concert to Exeter

The Four Seasons & The Lark Ascending performed by London Concertante

Internationally acclaimed chamber orchestra London Concertante will come to Exeter on Friday 27th June for a 7:30pm performance at the Cathedral .

Set amidst the gentle glow of candlelight, the programme celebrates some of the greatest works in the classical repertoire – from Mozart’s effervescent overture to The Marriage of Figaro to Vivaldi’s visionary Four Seasons . Rounding off the evening is Vaughan Williams’s exquisite The Lark Ascending , a piece adored for its soaring, lyrical solo violin...

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Something for everyone to enjoy at Knightshayes Court

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Posted: Mon, 10/31/2016 - 10:07pm

There is something for everyone to enjoy this November at Knightshayes Court near Tiverton. From a fresh wintery stroll through the spectacular woodland garden or a tasty hot soup in the Stables Restaurant to three unique festive shopping opportunities.

From the 1 of November up until the end of February, dogs with well-behaved owners are welcome to explore the formal gardens. Alternatively, they can take a stroll in the tranquil, frosty parkland that heads down from the house to a secluded pond. Crunching their way around the mature trees, both furry and human visitors can take in...

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Review: Bastille at Plymouth Pavilions

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Posted: Mon, 10/31/2016 - 8:54pm

I was lucky enough to enjoy a night at the Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday night. I am a huge Bastille fan especially after seeing them live at Radio 1s Big Weekend at Powderham Castle this summer. Their Wild World tour encompasses a gruelling schedule finshing in May 2017 with several dates in the United States.

There were two acts supporting Bastille on Saturday in Plymouth – Childcare and Rationale. We were in the queue when Childcare performed but were really impressed with Rationale.

Rationale (formerly known as Tinashe Fazakerley) was born 1984 in Harare, Zimbabwe in...

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Powderham Castle hosts charity Michaelmas Fair

Annual Michaelmas Fair on Thursday 3 November aims to raise more than £5000 for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity Powderham Castle, near Kenton, is the magnificent setting for the annual Michaelmas Fair in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the Army’s National Charity. The elegant stately home will be filled with a selection of quality stallholders from Devon and the South West selling a wide variety of food, gifts and stocking fillers. Organiser Helen Vincent said: “This is the perfect way to indulge in some guilt-free early Christmas shopping for a wonderful cause. If you would like to take a...

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A Christmas Carol comes to Exmouth

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Posted: Sun, 10/30/2016 - 9:54pm

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is thrilled to be reviving its popular adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic festive tale, A Christmas Carol.

Especially adapted for the stage by award-winning writer Laura Turner, A Christmas Carol will tour theatres and stately homes throughout the 2016 Christmas season, arriving in Exmouth on Sunday 11 December.

On Christmas Eve, the most magical night of the year, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is whisked away on a terrifying journey through the past and into the future, accompanied by three fearsome ghosts determined to make him realize the...

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Plymouth and Barnstaple Choirs triumph in Devon Schools Choir Competition

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Posted: Fri, 10/28/2016 - 1:04pm

CLIC for Christmas 2016 - final lineup revealed

Schools from Barnstaple and Plymouth have won a chance to perform in a major fundraising concert in Exeter Cathedral. The Park Community School and Devonport High School emerged victorious from the Devon Schools Choir Competition, run by La La Choirs at Southernhay URC on October 6. The schools will now perform in Exeter’s historic cathedral on Friday, December 9th, as part of the CLIC for Christmas concert to raise money for CLIC Sargent. Sam Abrahams, from La La Choirs, said: “This is the second year of running the Schools Choir...

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Exeter student launches debut novel

An exciting debut novel by a young writer, Trace This Scar marks a change from the tone of the first offering by Jessikah Hope Stenson.

Following on from her collection of short stories titled A Single Drop Of Perfect & Other Stories, released in February 2016, Trace This Scar is a psychological thriller with a strong crime focus.

Due for release 24th November, Trace This Scar tells the story of a woman named Daphne whose husband is sent to prison for a murder she knows he did not commit. Packed with lies and betrayals and the mystery surrounding the murder, Trace This...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend: 28-30 October 2016

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Posted: Wed, 10/26/2016 - 9:57pm

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (28-30 October 2016).

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Night Must Fall Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre It’s frightening to think what a face can hide… When charming, smooth-talking Dan arrives unexpectedly at old Mrs Bramson’s remote woodland home he soon ingratiates his way into her life and that of her beautiful niece Olivia. But when a local woman goes missing and rumours in the press of a murder surface among the household, fingers begin to point. Has the past finally caught up with Dan and could he really be...

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The Woman in Black comes to Exeter

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Posted: Wed, 10/26/2016 - 9:35pm

Celebrating its 27th anniversary in the West End, the unanimously acclaimed stage production of The Woman in Black comes to the Exeter Northcott Theatre in November.

Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s best-selling novel tells the story of a lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a ‘Woman in Black’.

He engages a young actor to help him tell his story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It begins innocently enough, but as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught...

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Dates confirmed for Chagstock Festival 2017

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Posted: Wed, 10/26/2016 - 7:49am

Chagstok Festival organisers have confirmed that Devon’s much-loved, family friendly, not-for-profit event will return in 2017 after its triumphant, Sold Out 10th Birthday this July!

Taking place on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd July, this fabulous event will once again showcase the very finest music, food and entertainment from the Westcountry and beyond.

Having already been hard at work, the organisers are delighted to announce two fantastic main stage bands have already been confirmed for 2017. Full details will be announced when early bird tickets go on sale...

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The Contented Little Husband by Tess Read

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Posted: Mon, 10/24/2016 - 10:08pm

A tongue-in-cheek guide for helping women train their husbands!

Odd socks lying around the house, unmade bed, loo seat always left up? Fear not – The Contented Little Husband is here to help you and the lovely boy in your life live happier and more fulfilled lives, no longer surrounded by piles of his dirty washing.

The Contented Little Husband by Exeter author Tess Read, is a tongue-in- cheek guide packed with countless ideas for looking after your darling chap, such as how to create a man shed, or man drawer if budgets are tight.

The book includes such useful...

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