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Exeter Northcott to stage Daphne du Maurier's Secret Lives

Exeter Northcott Theatre has revealed they will stage the world premiere of ' Daphne ' by South-West writer, Rosie Race.

The theatre’s new in-house production explores the hidden secrets of one of Britain’s most celebrated authors Daphne du Maurier, best known for her gothic masterpieces such as ‘Rebecca’, ‘Jamaica Inn’ and ‘My Cousin Rachel’.

Du Maurier had a deep-rooted emotional and inspirational connection to the wild Cornish landscape, which heavily influenced her atmospheric writing. Her suspenseful and thrilling fiction has long captivated readers and many of her...

Castle opens its doors for new season

Powderham Castle, the 600 year old home of the Earl and Countess of Devon near Exeter, opens its doors this Friday for the start of the new 2015 season.

After months of preparation, the Castle & grounds will be open again to visitors from Friday 27th March to Friday 30th October 2015, and provides a perfect history-laden family day out. The Castle is open from Sunday to Friday from 11am to 4.30 pm.

This Saturday, Powderham Castle with be holding a Spring Open Day to celebrate the start of the 2015 season from 11am to 4.30 pm.

Close neighbours living in Powderham...

Russell Watson: Up Close and Personal

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/25/2015 - 11:59am

An intimate evening with... Russell Watson

Russell Watson never imagined he would one day be one of the world’s most prominent tenors, selling in excess of seven million albums worldwide. To date there have been nine studio albums, each one winning more critical acclaim than the one before.

His first offering ‘The Voice’, held simultaneous number 1 slots in the US and the UK, a worlds first! It spent a record breaking 52 weeks at number 1 in the UK.

Overcoming two life-threatening brain tumours, Russell is still very much the godfather of classical crossover. This...

Chocolate rugby ball Easter egg hunt

A special Easter egg hunt inspired by Rugby World Cup 2015 kicks off along the Exe Estuary Trail this spring.

The Exe Egg Chase will run during the Easter holidays, starting on Saturday March 28 and running through to Sunday April 12.

People taking part have to find small, Rugby-ball shaped chocolate eggs which are hidden at a number of businesses along the estuary trail route including, Saddles & Paddles, Toby Buckland Plant Centre, Stuart Line Cruises, Darts Farm, the Salutation Inn and Double Locks.

The Rugby eggs can be found by following clues downloaded...

Princesshay to host Easter Garden Party

Princesshay and Radio Exe invite shoppers and visitors to join them for a fun filled Easter inspired day out on Thursday 2nd April from 11am-2pm in Princesshay Square.

Families can take part in an egg and spoon race and try their hand at outdoor game favourites including giant jenga and noughts and crosses.

Visitors to Princesshay’s Easter garden will also have the chance to win chocolate Easter egg sandwiches from Hotel Chocolat in the egg and spoon race, a £50 gift card with Radio Exe and sample the delicious menu from wagamama.

Princesshay’s charity of the year,...

East Devon Author’s first novel

Authored by Fluffy
Posted: Tue, 03/24/2015 - 6:06am

Graeme Smith, born in Exeter in 1957 is an accomplished exponent of Kenpo karate and is a Fourth Degree Black Belt. He is fascinated by the Bronze Age and has found many artefacts from this period whilst out metal detecting. His other hobbies include collecting knapped flints, dog walking and meditation. He currently works for the NHS.

His mother; Trena served with military intelligence, sadly; two of her brothers were killed in action in World War II. The family home and business were also destroyed in bombing raids on Paris St, Exeter. During WWII Graeme’s father saw action in...

Hop to it! Frogs is coming to Exeter

All-female Hecate Theatre Co. have never shied away from reworking the classics and their five-star (Theatre Bath, June 2014) Frogs is no exception. Aristophanes' Greek comedy tackles art, politics and ego-mania, asking the big question: how much do we really value the theatre?

Hecate's thoroughly modern Frogs follows the god of drama, Dionysus, down into the Underworld to find the greatest writer who ever lived. Whereas the original text features Greek playwrights, Charles Scherer's script includes a literary smack-down between William Shakespeare and Jane Austen, while Sara...

Getting involved in Seaton Jurassic

On Thursday 26 March, people will have another opportunity to find out more about Seaton Jurassic, the new visitor centre for the Jurassic Coast.

The drop-in event takes place in Seaton Town Hall from 3pm to 6pm and will provide more information about getting involved with the centre through volunteering, supporting the wildlife garden or donating artefacts.

During the event Mike Ruiter, the new manager of Seaton Jurassic, will give short presentations on the project and information about the volunteer roles at the centre at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. There will then be an...

Game on for Honiton's petanque pitch

East Devon District Council has been working hard with Honiton Town Council and local resident Chris Bigmore on a project that has ended up providing residents with a new petanque 'terrain' or playing area. Petanque is a game where players throw metal ‘boules’ with the aim of getting as many of their own closer to the wooden Jack than their opponents.

The Petanque terrain at the Mountbatten Sports and Social Club was officially opened on 19 March by the Devon Regional President of the English Petanque Association, John Thatcher. Several residents who were already playing Petanque...

Cathedral to host Waterloo anniversary concert

To mark the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, a special concert will take place in the grand surroundings of Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 20 June.

Starting at 7.30pm the evening is set to raise funds for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the National Charity of the British Army and will bring to a close events in the City to mark Armed Forces Day.

The Waterloo Concert will celebrate the courage, service and sacrifice of our soldiers from the Battle of Waterloo, through both World Wars to operations in Afghanistan. It will feature The Exeter Symphony Orchestra, with...

Speculation Zayn Malik may leave 1D

BoyleSports have had to suspend betting on One Direction’s first member to leave the band following a flurry of bets on Zayn Malik.

The 22 year old singer is returning home despite having three dates in Asia scheduled for this week. “Zayn has signed off with stress and is flying back to the UK to recuperate,” said the group’s spokesperson.

“The band wish him well and will continue with their performances in Manila and Jakarta.”

Zayn was installed at 6/4 on Thursday and following support through all channels overnight and on Friday morning, BoyleSports had to suspend...

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