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Travel back in time and see a huge range of classic and vintage vehicles at RHS Rosemoor's Vintage Weekend 29-30 July

Reminisce about the good old days at RHS Rosemoor’s celebration of all things vintage, which returns to the beautiful gardens near Great Torrington on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 July, sponsored by Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management.

More than 150 authentic vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, tractors and other agricultural machinery will grace the gently sloping lawn in the spacious Arboretum. Visitors will be able to meet the owners in person and learn about what it takes to care for these machines and what makes each one so special.

As well as this eclectic range of...

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Gift card encourages people to explore Exeter and discover new indies

Independent retail, hospitality and health and beauty businesses are some of the most popular places for people to spend their Exeter Independent Gift Card

Independent businesses in Exeter are crediting the city’s local gift card with bringing in new customers and driving sales as the initiative reaches a significant milestone. Over £75,000 of Exeter Independent Gift Cards have now been sold, with an estimated £100,000 plus benefit to city businesses.

Led by InExeter Business Improvement District, the gift card was introduced to encourage a ‘shop local’ ethos and keep spend...

Exeter Northcott Theatre Unveils Autumn/Winter 2023-2024 Season

Exeter Northcott is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated autumn / winter season, showcasing more than 60 captivating performances and stories across Exeter from August 2023 to January 2024, including:

  • Le Navet Bete return with King Arthur and then co-create Christmas pantomime Dick Whittington with the Northcott. Younger children can also enjoy a Christmas treat at the Barnfield Theatre with Dear Santa .
  • South West companies Documental and Richard Chappell Dance debut new work at the Barnfield.
  • Sadiq Ali challenges conventions with The Chosen
  • ...

More than 96,000 people attended the Devon County Show in 2023

The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) has today confirmed that Devon County Show 2023 welcomed in excess of 96k attendees across its three show days - one of the highest attendance figures in the Show’s 151-year history.

The Show, which coincided with a spell of warm weather after a long period of rain, reverted to its May dates for the first time in three years, positioning it back as the first County show to take place in South West England on the agricultural show calendar.

Chris Skelton, CEO of the DCAA said: “This is excellent news for the Association as...

Lympstone Manor's 'Celebration of Speed' returns

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Posted: Thu, 06/22/2023 - 11:19pm

On 12 July 2023, luxury manor house hotel, Lympstone Manor , in Devon, welcomes back its revered annual Celebration of Speed. The one-day festival commemorates Michelin-starred chef Owner; Michael Caines’ love of motorsport with a line-up including panel discussions with former Formula One World Champion Damon Hill and former Head of Performance at Williams Formula One and race engineer for Felipe Massa, Rob Smedley . As the evening draws in, Lympstone Manor transforms for a Party in the Paddock, with a world-renowned line-up including BRIT award nominees Scouting for Girls, chart toppers...

A Celebration of Seafood: England’s Seafood FEAST 2023

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Posted: Mon, 06/19/2023 - 4:31pm

England’s Seafood FEAST is set to return to the English Riviera in beautiful south Devon this autumn, from 29 September to 15 October. The two-week celebration of world-renowned local seafood will see the towns of Brixham, Paignton and Torquay join forces to host a seafood feast like no other, giving visitors the chance to join the locals and experience some of the best seafood in the world, right where it’s landed. Highlights include everything from fine dining to street food and seafood celebration suppers to guest chef events.

Taking place in an area which is renowned as...

Music Venue Trust and The National Lottery announce £1.5m grassroots music legacy for Eurovision 2023

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Posted: Thu, 06/15/2023 - 8:41am

The National Lottery and leading UK charity Music Venue Trust has announced a unique Eurovision legacy for grassroots music venues across the UK through The National Lottery's United By Music Tour, bringing 150 gigs to 130 locations across the country.

The initiative was launched with a special free concert for 15,000 people in the Eurovision Village on Wednesday night and follows the successful delivery of the Liverpool leg of the National Lottery’s United By Music Tour that sees iconic local artists such as Lightning Seeds, The Coral and Miles Kane playing local venues in...

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Budleigh Music Festival announces change to line up

Organisers of this month’s Budleigh Music Festival have announced a last minute change to their line-up, after their ‘Rising Star’ performer had to pull out due to illness.

The festival’s Rising Star for 2023, pianist Ethan Loch, was due to perform at the festival on Monday 3 July, but withdrew from the event last week.

Now organisers have secured another young musician, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, to perform in Ethan’s place.

Chair of the festival, Kate Somerby, said; “Jeneba gave a commanding performance last year, to a sell-out crowd who leapt to their feet and cheered...

Bastille’s Woody Can’t Wait to Bring Anniversary Tour Home to the South West

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Posted: Mon, 06/12/2023 - 11:04pm

… Because home-turf means mum and dad will be there

As British rock/pop icons, Bastille, prepare to bring the 10th Anniversary tour of their No1 album ‘Bad Blood’ Tour to Exeter in July, drummer, Woody, speaks out about his excitement on coming back to his home turf in the South West England. The very special one-off show at Powderham Castle, Exeter, on 2 July, will give fans in the South West the opportunity to hear the album played live in its entirety, alongside other fan favourite tracks; and for Devon born Woody, this is the tour date he’s most looking forward to – because...

Yet To Be Presents Free Will & Other Myths: A Captivating Journey of Stories, Choices, and Soul Searching

Yet To Be, the daring theatre company known for pushing the boundaries of storytelling, is thrilled to announce their latest show, 'Free Will & Other Myths', written by co-founders Marina O'Shea and Charlie Whitworth. This thought-provoking production invites audiences on a captivating journey filled with fables, questions, and a touch of soul searching, alongside a dose of humour.

In 'Free Will & Other Myths,' Marina and Charlie delve deep into the concept of choice and its significance in our lives. The show explores the choices we believe we have, the choices we...

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