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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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Exeter Fanzone open for RWC semi finals

Exeter’s Fanzone is open this weekend for the Rugby World Cup 2015 semi final matches.

As well as live coverage of the games, there's a jam-packed entertainment schedule and the best local food and drink all... all in Northernhay Gardens in the city centre.

The schedule is as follows:

Saturday 24th October - Open noon-7pm

12.30pm: Fanzone Advantag: 23-19 youth band from North Devon Centre for Contemporary Music.

1pm: Fanzone Advantage - 5-15 youth band from North Devon Centre for Contemporary Music 1.30pm: La Vie En Rose

2.20pm: Phoenix Film...

Half-term at The Donkey Sanctuary

Colder days may be just around the corner but there’s plenty of fun and adventure to keep the whole family entertained at The Donkey Sanctuary this autumn.

Open from 9am to dusk every day, an array of family-friendly activities will be on offer.

While the weather’s still good grab the kids and enjoy the outdoors, wander around the heart of the Sanctuary, explore the Maze, or take a walk through the beautiful woods and amazing scenery.

Chris Phillips of The Donkey Sanctuary says “Half term will be packed full of adventure with signs of autumn nature packs and a...

Spooktacular fun at Devon's Crealy

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will kick start its Halloween celebrations this half term, with a brand new spooktacular entertainment programme. New to Devon’s Crealy, Patch the Pumpkin will join Buddy Bear and friends for live daily performances on the Piazza Stage. Devon’s Crealy is also pleased to offer each child visiting the park during October Half Term one of its very own home-grown pumpkins absolutely free.

Guests of all ages can enjoy daily meet and greets with Patch the Pumpkin or join the Crealy animal keepers at the Halloween Bug Show and take part in a creepy...

Details revealed for Exeter Christmas lights switch on

Princesshay will reveal its brand new Christmas lights display at the Christmas lights switch on event on Thursday 19th November 2015 from 4pm – 8pm.

Princesshay will host Exeter city centre’s Christmas lights switch on for the fifth consecutive year.

Michael Caines MBE and Tony Rowe OBE who have recently been awarded the freedom of city will switch on the city centre’s Christmas lights at 6.30pm, together with the city’s rising stars Sound of the Sirens who will also be performing in the lead up to the big switch on event.

Shoppers can expect a different festive...

Witches, wizards and gory stories

Celebrate Halloween this October half-term at Exeter’s spooky Underground Passages.

Between 24 October – 1 November there will be special ‘Witches & Wizards Tours’ where children are invited to explore under the city’s streets on special guided tours and discover ingredients for magic spells. Using the ingredients found, the young adventurers are challenged to concoct their own magic spell and enter it into a competition with the opportunity to win one of many fantastic prizes!

On Saturday 31 October the tour guides will also be running special ‘Gory Story Tours’...

Tarka takes Exeter by storm

Exeter Cathedral was transformed into a rural scene on Tuesday evening when HRH the Countess of Wessex attended the first night performance of Tarka the Opera, a specially commissioned work for the Two Moors Festival.

The audience were treated to a cast of professional musicians and singers alongside the Dorchester Choral Society and school children from four Exeter schools in a two hour performance of the opera. The Countess (pictured above) who is patron of the Festival, arrived at the Royal Clarence Hotel on Cathedral Green where she met Festival organisers, sponsors and patrons...

You can Strictly Come 'Morris Dancing'

For the Morris men and women of England, it’s now that time of year when the bells are put away and colourful outfits are hung up for the winter months. It’s also the time of year when many Morris sides are hoping to recruit new members to strengthen their teams. And after a busy summer, dancing at many of the pubs in the region, the Morris sides of Exeter are no exception. The men of Exeter Morris and the women of Glory of the West are therefore inviting anyone who has ever enjoyed watching Morris Dancers to come along and try it out for themselves. The two sides have got together to host...

Force Cancer Charity Christmas Fair returns

On Saturday 5 December the Force Cancer Charity Christmas Fair is taking place in the Cullompton Community Centre, organised by Dorcas Philips for the fourth year running.

Four years ago, Dorcas Philips’ mum was diagnosed with cancer and received an overwhelming amount of support from Force Cancer Charity, fuelling the family to want to return the kindness and support other families who are suffering from cancer.

Last September Dorcas and her fiancé completed the Force 10k superhero run dressed and Batman and Bat Girl, raising £400 for Force Cancer Charity but they are...

Exeter Camera Club Exhibition in Exeter

Exeter Camera Club’s 125 Guildhall Exhibition

We invite members from your camera groups to attend our 125 Exhibition, in the Guildhall, Exeter on 24th October 2015. The Exhibition is open to the public from 10am and finishes at 4pm. Free Entry! Parking in Mary Arches or the Guildhall car park is convenient. Also Park and Ride https://new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/parking/park-and-ride/

Exeter Camera Club was established in 1890 and through the years has seen photography develop and flourish, from glass plates, dangerous chemicals, pinhole cameras to digital imaging...

RAMM's Fine Art Collection

Featuring city landmarks, national landscapes and the work of the English visionary Cecil Collins, the new exhibition of Exeter’s Fine Art starting at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) on Saturday 24 October will delight art lovers.

Drawn from RAMM’s extensive collection of topographical prints, drawings and watercolours, distinctive city landmarks include Mol’s Coffee House and the Higher Market. The fine art collection also includes outstanding British landscapes and some of the finest are included providing dramatic views of Wales, the Lake District and Yorkshire.

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Entertainment & Reviews

London Concertante Brings Candlelit Concert to Exeter

Exeter Fanzone open for RWC semi finals

Half-term at The Donkey Sanctuary

Spooktacular fun at Devon's Crealy

Details revealed for Exeter Christmas lights switch on

Witches, wizards and gory stories

Tarka takes Exeter by storm

You can Strictly Come 'Morris Dancing'

Force Cancer Charity Christmas Fair returns

Exeter Camera Club Exhibition in Exeter

RAMM's Fine Art Collection

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