Entertainment & Reviews

A leading nature charity is planning to reveal the secrets of the South West’s wonderful marine wildlife at a special event being organised for recreational boat owners and the wider public.

The event, entitled ‘Life Beneath the Keel’, is being staged by Devon Wildlife Trust at the Mount Batten Centre, Plymouth, between 10am and 2.30pm on Saturday 16 April.

Life Beneath the Keel is free to attend and open to everyone but has a focus on the boat owning community. Mike Elsey, Devon Wildlife Trust’s Corporate Relations Officer, explained the charity’s thinking. Mike said:...

Here in Devon we are proud of our beautiful landscapes that offer all of us the opportunity to get outdoors and soak up the delicious views.

Just in time for the summer season a new book is coming out which will provide everyone with the chance to get out and explore the wonderful area.

Titled Wild Swimming Walks - Dartmoor and South Devon, 28 Lake, River and Beach Days Out, the book was written by Sophie Pierce and Matt Newbury who both hold the area close to their hearts.

Sophie said: "For years now I have been having fantastic adventures with my friends and...

An Exeter singing group is going from strength to strength.

Run by Devon music charity Wren Music under their Voices In Common banner, the Exeter Folk Choir Voices in Common has several local concerts under its belt, a national theatre show, a growing membership and a European trip later in the summer.

The choir is based at the Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David's Hill, Exeter EX4 3RG. The group was the first folk choir that Wren Music formed a couple of decades ago and over its long history, the choir has travelled widely, made CDs, been on residential weekends and...

You know singing is good for you but did you know that since 2007, Forever Young Sing for Fun in Exeter on most Monday evenings from 7-9pm at St Sidwell's School EX4 6PG.

Around 30 people sing to backing music with the words projected on a wall. Why? Possibly because we are not a choir ... there are no auditions ... no rehearsals ... no need to read music ... no public performances ... no need to come every week [although many do] ... only pay £3:50 for 2 hours of fun ... sing to great backing music [visit the website and read about over 600 music tracks] ... each week singers...