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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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150 children queue to see Santa!

Authored by Liz Straw
Posted: Sun, 12/06/2015 - 3:32pm

More than 150 children queued to see Santa at a Christmas fair held in Beacon Heath over the weekend.

It was worth the wait as they entered Santa’s Winter Wonderland of magical lights and snow at the Beacon Heath Children’s Centre, while next door in The Beacon Centre there were lots of Christmas stalls, carols by the Hospiscare Choir and a café.

Stalls included Devon Refugee Support, the Labour Party cake stall, Hospiscare, Traid Craft, Willowbrook School and the Campaign for Eastern Fields.

This was the first public event to be held at The Beacon, new community...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/04/2015 - 10:34pm

Your essential guide to what's on in and around Exeter this weekend (4-6 December).

THEATRE

A Christmas Carol Daily, Exeter Northcott Theatre Creative Cow present a magical new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ much-loved Christmas classic. Ebenezer Scrooge is a notoriously bitter old man who is determined not to let Christmas interfere with his miserly routine. But one Christmas Eve, Scrooge receives some unexpected supernatural visitors who are determined to show him the true spirit of Christmas and the error of his ways. Tickets £12-£28. Show runs until 3 January. https://...

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Hopster Showtime is coming to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 12/04/2015 - 10:17pm

Are you looking for something fun to do with the family the week after Christmas? Look no further! Hopster Showtime’s Winter Special screening is coming to a Picturehouse near you, from Monday 28th December to Saturday 2nd January 2015.

The UK’s favourite kids learning and entertainment app is spreading the festive cheer with 22 special nationwide screenings of hit TV series Pingu, Bob the Builder and Thomas & FriendsTM. Sponsored by fun and healthy snack provider, Fruit Bowl, who aim to help mums naturally fuel their kids’ daily fun and Nature’s Own, a specialist in vitamins...

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Comedian Kieran Hodgson heads for Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 11:33am

Following a phenomenal sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Foster’s Comedy Award Nominee Kieran Hodgson is grabbing his bike and taking his show Lance on the road with his debut national tour - arriving in Exeter at the Bike Shed Theatre on 4 February 2016.

In 2003 Lance Armstrong won his 5th consecutive Tour de France, an achievement watched by a young and impressionable Kieran Hodgson from his West Yorkshire home. Lance is the hilarious story of growing up and moving on in the wake of a betrayal by your hero. Lance traces Kieran’s experiences growing up and sees him...

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St Thomas Christmas lights switch-on

Authored by khulland
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 6:04am

Come and join in the fun at this years St Thomas Christmas Lights Switch On we are making it bigger and better than ever before.

The fun starts at 4pm with the lights being switched on at 7pm

We will of course have Father Christmas as well as:

  • Carol Singing
  • Party Games
  • Santas Groto
  • Local artists performing
  • Balloons Modeller
  • Tombola
  • Hot food and festive drinks

And much much more.

Click here for information and videos of previous event

Please invite all your friends...

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COMPETITION: Exeter Monopoly winner

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 5:01am

Congratulations to Patricia Peralta, from Exeter, winner of our Monopoly: Exeter Edition board game.

Thank you to everyone who entered.

The correct answer to the question “who is on Mayfair on the new Exeter Monopoly board?” is, of course, Exeter Cathedral.

The Exeter edition is now on its third print-run. Games are available to buy at all good toy and book stores including at Toys R Us, Smyths, Waitrose, Waterstones and WH Smith and online, including at www.amazon.co.uk

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Christmas quiz night in Tiverton

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 11/29/2015 - 10:16pm

QUIZ fans of all ages are being invited to put their knowledge to the test in a Christmas Quiz Night in Tiverton.

Teams of up to six people can enter the event at Tiverton Golf Club on Saturday 12 December (7pm for 7.30pm).

The event is open to non-members and will feature a new-look format with a big screen.

Entry is £6 per person, to include a buffet. Places are limited and the deadline for entries is Wednesday 9 December.

To register a team, fill in a booking form at the club bar, call Jim Bray on 07425 133606 or e-mail him at tgcsocial@hotmail.co.uk

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American Wrestling superstar Rhyno to appear in Exeter for one night only

American Wrestling superstar Rhyno is coming to Exeter!

He will be wrestling live for Pro Wrestling Pride for one night only at the Exeter Lemongrove for "Christmas Chaos 2".

The ECW WWE Hardcore Legend "The War Machine" Rhyno is set to be part of a spectacular fatal 4way heavyweight competition against exeters own The UK Dominator, "The Devon Powerhouse" Chris Andrews Pro Wrestling Pride Heavyweight champion "Big Grizzly" Steve Grizzly!!!

Fists will fly and be sure Rhyno is set to Gore GORE GORE!!

Est. Teignmouth 2012 Pro Wrestling Pride (PWP) is the South...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (27-29 November 2015).

THEATRE

Plunge Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter "That's why they call it Café Nero, you know. Because you sit and fiddle with your iPad while the world outside burns." For over 500 years the smell of coffee has seeped into our streets, our lives, our society. Hub for gossip, romance, political tub thumping, dodgy deals, completing a new pitch, book clubs, a moment alone, escaping being alone - if walls could talk. And in one coffee shop in a town just over the horizon...

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Plans to be submitted for Sidbury to Sidford walking and cycling trail

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/26/2015 - 12:35pm

A planning application for a proposed walking and cycling trail from Sidbury to Sidford will shortly be submitted by Devon County Council.

The scheme includes a 1km surfaced walkway and cycleway running between Laundry Lane in Sidford and the southern boundary of Sidbury. The trail runs along agricultural land on the Eastern side of the A375 and then passes onto boardwalk through woodland at Sidbury.

The route has been chosen following public exhibitions in Sidbury and Sidford in February 2014, as well as consultation with affected parties and a presentation to Sidmouth...

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