Entertainment & Reviews

To raise funds for the perinatal mental health charitable fund in memory of their sister, Charlotte, Devon brothers Jono and James Grant are hosting a sold out Wembley Arena Gig on Friday 13 November.

Jono Grant is one third of internationally renowned British dance act Above & Beyond, alongside fellow members Tony McGuiness and Paavo Siljamäki – his brother James Grant is the band’s manager.

Charlotte was a well-respected member of the Perinatal Mental Health Service, provided across Devon and Torbay by Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Her family have set up the Little...

University lecturers never seem to stop talking about the RAMM and for everyone’s first term of university, it’s commonly mistaken for the Ram pub on campus (not quite the same thing). Although both Ram(m)s are claimed to be great, this week I decided to get a little cultural and check out the Royal Albert Memorial Museum.

Having done practically no research, I had no idea what to expect – not being a huge fan of museums, this made the day a little more exciting. All I knew was it stayed open Tuesday – Sunday for free to the public. Fantastic. It’s far more enticing to go to a...

Festival promises a weekend of folk, food and fun, as charity founders celebrate music award

The 17th Baring-Gould Weekend, organised by Okehampton-based music charity Wren Music, combines intimate concerts by established acts alongside community orchestras and choirs, impromptu street performances, dancing, and plenty of local food and drink.

It’ll be an extra special occasion Paul Wilson and Marilyn Tucker, who founded Wren Music 32 years ago. Paul and Marilyn, who’ll be performing at the festival, have just learnt that they’re to be presented this year with a prestigious...

Two practical courses inspired by the displays at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) are ideal people looking new outlets for their creativity.

The courses in jewellery making and stone carving start with a tour of the museum galleries to seek inspiration then continue at the Passmore Edwards Centre in Newton Abbot.

Jewellery in Metal for Beginners starts on Wednesday 21 October. Devon jewellery designer Naomi Davies leads the weekly sessions. Her work combines current fashion trends with timeless style to produce highly wearable art that shines with class,...