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Why The UK Could Be Headed for a New Online Poker Boom

Online poker in the United Kingdom is showing strong signs of resurgence. According to recent data from YouGov, participation has doubled in just three years, with 10% of UK adults now playing poker online compared to 5% in 2021. The majority of players fall within the 35 to 54 age bracket, representing 44% of the player base, underlining that poker is not just attracting young thrill-seekers but a mature demographic with disposable income. The gender split remains tilted, with 75% of online poker players globally being men, but there are indicators of broader engagement ahead. Loyalty...

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REVIEW: Lunchtime recital in Exeter Cathedral Chapter House

Wow! What a Wonderful day! The sun shone & a gentle breeze brought summery crowds to relax on the Cathedral Green.

The doors of the Chapter House were thrown open and soaring strains of music from within invited inspection by curious sun worshippers.

First was a pint-size girl with her half-pint cello bravely working her way through Tchaikovsky’s “Chanson Triste”.

At the piano was the professional accompanist David Green from Rugby, and beside her, with his precious full-size cello, sat her Masterclass tutor, the renowned Indian performer, Anup Kumar Biswas from...

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Rock legend Ian McLagan brings his new tour to Exeter

British rock legend Ian McLagan will release United States, his first new studio album in five years, via Yep Roc Records on 7 July and will be touring throughout the UK during July.

His UK tour will see him perform at Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 8 July.

The album, his first since being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a founding member of the Faces, alternates between lusty grooves and reflective musings, showcasing McLagan's beguiling charm and timeless gift for crafting memorable hooks. Yearning standout “Love Letter” leads into the smooth and moody take-...

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Vintage wedding weekend at Killerton

Blue Fizz Events is super-excited to announce a fabulous two-day vintage wedding fair at Devon’s Killerton House, a beautiful National Trust property near Exeter, and once again in partnership with Crikey it’s Vintage.

On Saturday and Sunday June 21-22, from 10.30am – 6pm the Blue Fizz traditional canvas style pole tent will house a stunning selection of vintage inspired wedding suppliers for a two day extravaganza. The weekend promises to be vibrant, visual and very vintage – a fabulous day out, and a treat for any bride and groom.

Crikey it’s Vintage has organized over a...

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Full Chagstock festival line up announced

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 06/17/2014 - 12:38pm

With just one month to go, CHAGSTOCK FESTIVAL are delighted to confirm the full main and second stage line up for 2014.

Lightning Seeds will headline the main stage on Friday night and million-selling alt-rock legends The Waterboys top the bill on Saturday.

Lightning Seeds are a Liverpudlian band fronted and formed by Ian Broudie. They’ve had 12 top 20 UK hits and released seven studio albums to date. With Chagstock taking place just five days after the World Cup Final, should the unthinkable happen and the England team go all the way, the rendition of their ubiquitous...

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Syrian documentary to screen at Exeter Picturehouse

Return to Homs, a new documentary about the revolution in Syria, will be shown at the Exeter Picturehouse on Wednesday 9 July at 6.30pm.

The film will be shown at Picturehouses across the UK from 27 June.

Return to Homs,Talal Derki's award-winning documentary (Sundance World Cinema Grand Jury Prize 2014), follows nineteen-year-old goalkeeper-turned-insurgent, Abdul Basset, as he and a ragtag group of comrades fight to protect the captive inhabitants of the besieged city of Homs. As one of the unlikely leaders of the Syrian rebellion Basset has become something of a totemic...

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The Great Gatsby - Review

To celebrate their 60th anniversary, the Exeter Little Theatre Company staged its own adaption of The Great Gatsby. The play, which was directed by Daniel McLoughin, was performed at the Barnfield Theatre from 10-14 June. I was lucky enough to see it performed on its final showing.

The Great Gatsby, set in the 1920's jazz age, tells the story of self- made millionaire Jay Gatsby. Mr Gatbsy seemingly has it all, but there is one thing he does not have. The love of his life Daisy Buchanan. The Great Gatsby sees Jay persue Daisy no matter what the cost...

Saturday’s showing of...

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Exeter Band win competition to perform at major festival

Walkabout teamed up with the Isle of Wight Festival to run a Road to The Isle of Wight Festival Competition for musicians of all types to win a slot on this year’s Isle of Wight Festival which began on 12th June and ends today. The Isle of Wight Festival competition is supported by Jack Daniels, with the winner not only geting a slot at the Isle of Wight Festival but also receiving £500 expenses and lots of Jack Daniels goodies including a limited edition Jack Daniels Guitar!

The Grand Final of the Isle of Wight Festival Competition was held at Temple Walkabout on Sunday 8th June....

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Exeter School hosts sensory art exhibition

Exeter School is proud to host an exhibition of work by pupils of the WESC Foundation, the Specialist Centre for the Visually Impaired, for the third year running.

Sensational 2014, an exhibition of sensory artwork, will be held in Exeter School's new Art Department gallery from Monday 16 June until Friday 20 June.

John Mason, Head of Art, said: "This is always a special event as it is both humbling and inspiring to see the work of these children."

Irena Boobyer, WESC Foundation Art teacher, said the collaboration between the two schools is a welcome opportunity to...

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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Don’t make any plans for the weekend until you’ve checked out our guide to what’s on in and around Exeter:

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The Great Gatsby Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exter It’s the 1920’s, the age of jazz and women’s independence; when wealth, glamour and decadence ignited public fascination for a fleeting moment in time. Jay Gatsby embraced the era as he set about acquiring all the trappings of a self-made millionaire. His biggest conquest was the young socialite, Daisy. For years, Gatsby is passionate in his pursuit of her love until it all ends...

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