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The RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival launches 21-23 August 2026

RHS Garden Rosemoor’s annual Flower Show this year has been re-imagined as a three-day celebration of gardening, plants and outdoor living – the RHS Rosemoor Garden Festival takes place from Friday 21 – Sunday 23 August 2026.

With headline appearances from nationally recognised gardening personalities, gardeners of all skill levels can listen to spotlight talks, get expert gardening advice, watch practical demonstrations, enjoy guided garden tours and browse and buy specialist plants and accessories.

VIP guests in the Talk Tent this year include:

  • Amanda Owen,
  • ...

Pokémon Go keeping tons of Exeter kids occupied this summer

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Mon, 08/15/2016 - 4:24am

Since its launch just a few weeks ago, Pokémon Go has been keeping kids all around the UK occupied over the summer. The new app, which was in development for a number of years, has been met widely with anticipation and excitement from both adults and children. Throughout the UK and indeed all of the world, people of all ages are benefitting from this game as not just something that’s fun to play in their spare time, but also a game which is getting more kids out of the house and into the sunshine to spend more time with their friends and getting more physical exercise outdoors.

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Award winning exhibition back on Dartmoor for one week only

The unique Dartmoor Life in the First World War Exhibition is being displayed again from 18 to 24 August in Princetown to celebrate the prestigious award for the best exhibition in Britain and Ireland. The trophy, presented by the Community Archive and Heritage Group, was awarded particularly for inspiring young people to recognise the importance of their cultural inheritance and innovative working together with local history groups.

The Exhibition is presented by the Dartmoor Trust in partnership with Dartmoor National Park Authority and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF...

Marvel Superheroes take over Exeter High Street

A collection of limited edition artworks featuring iconic Marvel comic book covers, hand-signed by industry legend Stan Lee, are available at Castle Fine Art, Exeter from 12 August. In its seventh release in collaboration with Choice Fine Art, Marvel’s fine art publisher, Washington Green has published six new images to join its bestselling ‘Superheroes’ portfolio.

The new collection features a selection of iconic Marvel comic book covers dating from the 1960s through to the 1980s. It includes much-loved characters The Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, The Invincible Iron...

Warning after Pokemon Go mine rescue

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:21pm

A leading South West mining lawyer has issued a warning to mine owners following an incident where a group of teenagers had to be rescued from a disused mine in Wiltshire after playing Pokemon Go. Mine rescue experts and firefighters had to rescue the four teenagers after they became lost in a network of underground mine tunnels in Box, Wiltshire in July. The teenagers were playing the augmented reality game Pokemon Go and were searching for Pokemon deep underground. Simon Trahair-Davies, head of Stephens Scown LLP’s mining and minerals team said: “Thankfully none of the teenagers were...

Exeter cultural venues celebrate new season

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/12/2016 - 11:46am

On 5th September, Exeter’s cultural venues will celebrate a new season of events taking place in the city.

The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Cathedral, The Cygnet Theatre, Devon Libraries, Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter Phoenix and RAMM, will officially announce an exciting programme of events taking place between September and December at a launch party held at The Bike Shed Theatre.

This is the first time the city’s venues have collaborated on such an event and, to mark the occasion, they are opening the launch to the public. Anyone who wishes to find out about the range of...

Canada seems to be one of the leading online gaming markets

Authored by SamMorgan
Posted: Fri, 08/12/2016 - 4:16am

Canada seems to be one of the leading online gaming markets today, which is going to surprise a lot of people. For whatever reason, people usually do not think of Canada when they think of online gaming, and many people don't think of Canada when they think of gambling in general.

Canada has fewer famous landmarks than many similar cultures. Canada does not have cities that became known for gambling in the manner of Las Vegas, even though there are certainly online gaming opportunities in Canada and land-based gaming opportunities in Canada. Canada seems to be one of the leading...

Rosies set to shake up Exeter club scene

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 08/11/2016 - 11:08am

Exeter's newest nightclub, Rosies, is set to take Exeter by storm following a £750,000 transformation.

Located on the former Mosaic site on Mary Arches Street, the swanky new venue will offer guests a unique opportunity to party in style with three themed rooms, all in one location – Missoula, Popworld and Dao.

The club officially opens on Friday 12 August and will be open from 5pm every day with an enticing 50 per cent off drinks before 9pm; Missoula will be based on the ground floor, giving customers the perfect place to catch up with friends over cocktails, premium...

Family fun at Donkey Sanctuary’s Summer Fair

Live entertainment, fun-filled activities and international food for all the family to enjoy at The Donkey Sanctuary’s Summer Fair on Sunday 14 August from 10am – 4pm.

Come and join The Donkey Sanctuary for their most anticipated family event of the year. This year’s Summer Fair will bigger and better than ever with more stalls and activities, free admission and free parking.

Children and adults will enjoy live music from local musicians, including Anna Hamill, and entertainment from magician Dan Brazier, as well as Punch and Judy, Fire Brigade demonstrations, trailer rides...

Dance performance depicts link between rocks and the body

A special performance by a dancer at the University of Exeter’s picturesque campus is one of the events on offer as part of a project examining the links between the human body and the geological world.

The free and public exhibition also includes video installations and pictures by British and overseas artists depicting ways in which the human body encounters and connects with rock. The exhibition is designed to raise questions about people’s place in the world and their responsibility towards the environment.

The project, Rock/Body, involves humanities scholars, social...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/10/2016 - 12:42pm

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (12-14 August).

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Big Screen in the Park Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9pm, Northernhay Gardens, Exeter With Mexican street food, local ale and ciders and delicious coffees from the BikeCaffe, grab your friends and celebrate the biggest Exeter Big Screen in The Park ever. Tickets are £5 in advance or £6 on the gate. It costs an additional £1 to bring your own chair chair. Line up: Friday – Jaws (12A); Saturday – The Martian (12); Sunday – Stand By Me (15). Gates open at 7.30pm with films starting at...

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