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Free Cider and Summer Tunes Come to Devon with a Music Series from Thatchers Cider

Free pints, live music and summer vibes

Thatchers is set to delight music and cider fans heading into venues and pubs across the summer with a national 40+ gig series that will visit Devon throughout August.

A mix of Juicy Sounds DJ nights and Summer Sessions acoustic evenings will be held to celebrate what promises to be a summer filled, not just with sport, but with music too.

Events are currently planned for:

  • The Blue Ball in Exeter on Friday 7th August.

  • Boathouse, Dawlish, Saturday 8th August.

  • Hyde Dendy,

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Quay Climbing Centre Summer Holiday Climbing Club

Authored by RosieSymes
Posted: Tue, 07/02/2013 - 9:46am

Are you aged between 7 and 14 and looking for something fun, challenging and guaranteed to lift you off the ground this summer? Then why not have a go at climbing at the Quay Climbing Centre - great all weather fun for the family right in the heart of Exeter.

Join the Holiday Club where you will learn to climb and improve your skills under the supervision of our friendly and experienced instructors. Club sessions run from 10.30am to 12.30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the holidays and cost just £15 per session including all kit. You can sign up to as many...

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Oxjam Exeter 2013 - Call for artists!

Are you a Devon-based singer, musician or part of a band?

Do you fancy being part of a music festival in October featuring up to 120 acts, all in aid of raising funds for Oxfam?

If so we would love to hear from you!

Oxjam Exeter 2013 is part of a national music festival taking place in up to 60 towns and cities across the UK.

The main event during the festival will be the Oxjam Exeter Takeover 2013, featuring up to 120 acts performing at multi-venues across Exeter on 19 and 20 October.

If you fancy taking part then please drop Josh, Production...

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Magnificent Marr performs at Phoenix

Authored by Steph C
Posted: Sat, 06/29/2013 - 2:42pm

Johnny Marr, most famously known as the lead guitarist in The Smiths performed a sold-out warm up show at Exeter’s Phoenix yesterday evening, in preparation for his Glastonbury performance today.

Just before Marr was due to perform, news had spread that he had paid Mansons in Fore Street a visit for some last minute repairs to ensure he was ready to unleash a stellar performance to the Exeter crowd in the Phoenix’s auditorium.

Marr arrived on stage, with guitar in hand, dressed in a mod-style navy suit with a bright...

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What's on in and around Exeter this weekend (28-30 June)

Come rain or shine, you'll find something to keep the whole family entertained this weekend!

THEATRE

Get to the Future Friday & Saturday, 7pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Following on from their smash hit adaptations of Flash Gordon and Star Wars , Get Changed Theatre company bring you Get To The Future , which for copyright reasons may or may not bear any resemblance to a classic 80s time travel adventure. What they can promise is a show packed full with laughter, music and surprises. Tickets £7, £4 conc. Box office: 01392 270891. www.barnfieldtheatre.com

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Seaton Air Ambulance Week launches for its 4th consecutive year

Sunday 28 July sees the start of this year’s Seaton Air Ambulance Week.

The event goes on for eight days with a full and fun-packed programme to be enjoyed by locals and holiday-makers alike with proceeds going to Devon Air Ambulance Trust.

There will be something for all ages including live music on the Esplanade stage, competitions, a dog show, classic car shows, ride outs, children’s fancy dress and lots lots more for families to enjoy on Seaton Seafront and Town Centre.

“Seaton Air Ambulance Week has become a major and well established summer event on the Seaton...

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Exmouth Art Group’s annual exhibition at A la Ronde

Exmouth Art Group return to A la Ronde, the quirky National Trust house near Exmouth, with a variety of artwork produced by some of the best local artists.

This eclectic exhibition runs until 3 July and offers the visitor an opportunity to view and perhaps purchase a piece from the traditional to the more contemporary, at a realistic price.

Secretary of the group Cath Ager says: “A la Ronde and its setting are wonderful creative sources for paintings; and Exmouth Art Group members, often inspired by the beautiful Devon landscape and coastal environment, are delighted to...

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Wellies at the ready! - Glastonbury Festival begins today

Authored by Steph C
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2013 - 1:48pm

The gates of Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset were opened this morning, but it was not for the purpose of letting the everyday tractor come through, instead it was opened to let the first of an expected 135,000 music revellers enter the farm to begin the weekend-long party at Glastonbury.

This year the main headliners are the Arctic Monkeys, Mumford and Sons and of course the Rolling Stones, who surprisingly have never played at Glastonbury until now. There had been several rumours that the likes of Prince and the pop stars Rihanna and Lady Gaga...

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David Bowie is happening now at Exeter Picturehouse

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/24/2013 - 10:14pm

The V&A presents David Bowie is happening now , a nationwide cinema event screened live from David Bowie is as the finale to the enormously successful exhibition.

This unique event will be your last opportunity to experience the V&A’s exhibition in the UK before it goes on international tour and is being screened at the Exeter Picuturehouse on Tuesday 13 August at 7pm.

David Bowie is happening now will be introduced by exhibition curators Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh. It will feature special guests offering an insight into the stories behind some of the 300...

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Crikey! Its Vintage - Weekend Extravaganza

Authored by Steph C
Posted: Mon, 06/24/2013 - 1:47pm

The quiet and peaceful grounds of Killerton House were transformed into a rocking retro feast on 22 and 23 June. Despite the less than cheerful weather over the weekend there were lots of reasons to smile at the festival, with over 90 stalls of vintage and retro fashion, crafts, homeware, antiques and similar paraphernalia, there was certainly something to cater for everybody’s vintage tastes.

As soon as you had parked your car, you were greeted with a view of gleaming and pristine classic cars, which immediately wanted you to trade in your...

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Honiton community festival to offer free fun and games

An exciting family community festival is being held by East Devon District Council in Honiton on Saturday 6 July and will feature the official unveiling of a special Jubilee sculpture.

The community festival will be at Allhallows Field from 1pm to 4pm. Children can enjoy face painting, circus skills, a bouncy castle and many other attractions, all for free!

The new sculpture on the side of Honiton Leisure Centre has been in place for a little while, but will be formally celebrated and officially unveiled at 1.30pm by EDDC Deputy Chairman, Cllr Christine Drew, as part of the...

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