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Shaun the sheep wearing a knitted jumper

‘Can Ewe Knit It?’ celebrates Shaun’s 30 years

Shaun the Sheep, the beloved stop-motion character created by Aardman, is celebrating 30 years since his debut in Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (1995). To mark this milestone, Aardman has launched a global crafting campaign called ‘Can Ewe Knit It?’, inviting fans and crafters worldwide to knit or crochet Shaun-inspired woollen blanket squares.

Running until October 2025, the initiative is a collaboration between Aardman, British Wool, Campaign for Wool, and Craft Forward. Participants can download free pattern designs or create unique squares inspired by Shaun’s iconic...

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Free visits to Dartmoor longhouse as part of Heritage Open Days

Cross the threshold of Higher Uppacott, Dartmoor National Park Authority's Grade 1 Listed longhouse, and step back in time to Medieval Dartmoor as part of Heritage Open Days 2013. This year Dartmoor National Park Authority has arranged a number of free visits to this unique building as its contribution to the national heritage celebration which runs from 12 to 15 September 2013. A longhouse is a medieval farmhouse in which both people and cattle were accommodated under a single roof. Higher Uppacott is rare and of national importance. It is one of the few remaining examples of this...

A war time effort at Killerton

A new exhibition has opened which features details of Broadclyst Primary School’s show stopping performance of 'Keep Calm and Carry On’ at Killerton House in June.

The entertaining promenade performance was developed by the schoolchildren in conjunction with Killerton staff and volunteers and gave the audience a rare chance to see World War II history brought to life in an innovative way. The performances were recorded on video and are now presented alongside displays of photographs, costumes and objects from the play.

The storyline, based on Killerton’s evacuee school in...

A Room with a View: An interview with co-author and director of ‘This City’s Centre’

The recent project known as This City’s Centre , created by the collective Blind Ditch, has been causing quite a stir in Exeter as it is getting residents to question what lies behind their city centre. The Exeter Daily managed to grab a conversation with the co-author of the project, Paula Crutchlow, to find out more about this fascinating project and how a view from your window can not only be a piece of art but can also trigger a conversation as to what is private and public space.

For those readers who may not be familiar with Blind Ditch’s This City’s...

All About Migration

Join local artist Naomi Hart in the birds gallery at RAMM, In Fine Feather, on Wednesday 21 August between 10am and 1pm, to learn about brent geese and take part in a collaborative, worldwide, art-science project.

Exeter is an overwintering site of international importance and the geese can be found on Topsham marshes, Exminster marshes and Starcross golf course throughout the winter. In spring they migrate north, reaching their breeding grounds in the Russian Arctic. A brent goose can also be found in the In Fine Feather display and their call can be heard on the interactive...

Exeter: part of the World's Largest Art Gallery

The UK has become the world’s largest art gallery this summer.

The unique exhibition, Art Everywhere, has transformed thousands of poster sites and billboards into iconic artworks from the national collection.

Bus stop or brick wall, you could find art anywhere.

Exeter’s iconic painting, Portrait of an African , is included in the exhibition. Previously identified as Olaudah Equiano but probably Ignatius Sancho, and attributed to Allan Ramsay (1713-1784), Portrait of an African is now on display in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum.

Art Everywhere is a...

PD James, Melvyn Bragg and Hilary Mantel to appear in star-studded line up at Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

Running since 2008, the Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival is back for more from 19 – 22 September, boasting a dazzling line up of well-known authors and unique workshops.

Attracting audiences from as far afield as Australia, the Lit-Fest has been a growing success with tickets from as little as £7.50 – which can be booked in person or by phone from The Budleigh Salterton Tourist Information Centre (01395 445 275).

Last year reported a record-breaking number of attendees, selling over 3,000 tickets.

Hilary Mantel CBE, President of the Festival, and the first...

Re-viewing Exeter in moving pictures

As part of an innovative digital art and performance project, a series of new short films about Exeter are being released in weekly episodes on screens across the city as well as online. The micro-documentaries – 12 in total have been created by filmmaker David Salas and are based on the experiences and memories of Exeter residents.

Divided into two strands – A Tale of Two Cities and The Potential for Important Moments to Occur in Non-Descript Places – the documentaries focus on unknown aspects of the city and bring to light the personal experiences of some of its residents....

Oxjam Exeter 2013 Announces Artists for Takeover Weekend

Oxjam Exeter has announced some of the artists that will be performing live at venues across Exeter during the Oxjam Exeter Takeover weekend, taking place on 19 and 20 October 2013.

Confirmed artists include:

• Alex Gregory - Nominated for ‘Best Acoustic Act’ at the South West Music Awards.

• Hannah Berney - Starred on the BBC1 show ‘The Voice’

• The Loose Cannons - Won ‘Best Soul/ R&B Act’ at the South West Music Awards

• Luke Friend - Winner of the Teenstars competition, held at the O2.

These artists will be amongst 120 acts playing at...

The Week in Tweets

We spend such a lot of time on Twitter and are kept constantly amused / saddened / inspired / shocked / informed! Here are the top ten tweets that caught our eye this week...

1. Ben Bradshaw ‏@BenPBradshaw

Lovely photo of #Exeter canal this evening taken by constituent. I am the small dot in the water.

2. The Knitting Tent ‏@stormina_teacup

@TheExeterDaily Where's Woolly? #29 An art project celebrating #wool #knitting #crochet ~ 52 #yarnbombs in a year! pic.twitter.com/lUDr93tdTv

3. Great West Run ‏@GreatWestRun

New route, new autumn...

Calling all wannabe comedians in the South West!

Do you think you are funny?! How do you fancy showcasing some of your comedy genius for some BIG names in the business. Not only could you walk away with a £3,000 prize, but you will also have a chance to get your face in front of our star-studied judging panel.

Going from funny guy to comedy superstar takes just one big break, this could be it. You could be the next Stephen Merchant or Jason Byrne who just a few years ago were plying their trade in front of crowds hoping to be noticed.

The event takes place on Friday 11 October at Exeter University’s Great Hall....

Entertainment & Reviews

‘Can Ewe Knit It?’ celebrates Shaun’s 30 years

Free visits to Dartmoor longhouse as part of Heritage Open Days

A war time effort at Killerton

A Room with a View: An interview with co-author and director of ‘This City’s Centre’

All About Migration

Exeter: part of the World's Largest Art Gallery

PD James, Melvyn Bragg and Hilary Mantel to appear in star-studded line up at Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

Re-viewing Exeter in moving pictures

Oxjam Exeter 2013 Announces Artists for Takeover Weekend

The Week in Tweets

Calling all wannabe comedians in the South West!

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