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Exploring the History of Cinema in Exeter

There’s no doubt that the arrival of the cinema marked a turning point in world history. As for Exeter, it’s played a part in this story right from the very start, so what links to the city can we find when we look back over the years?

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To fully cover the history of cinema, we need to go back to 1895, when the Lumière Brothers showed the world’s first film to an audience in Paris. By the...

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Exeter Phoenix celebrates their creative community with a week of free events

In celebration of Exeter’s cultural community, city-centre arts charity Exeter Phoenix is set to host to a range of free activities and events this August.

With a focus on spotlighting Exeter artists and creatives, ‘Reason to Create’ is a pop-up festival in which Exeter Phoenix celebrate and showcase the incredible versatility, resilience and creativity of members of Exeter’s cultural community.

They have thrown their doors open for a week of free, low cost and pay-what-you-like events created by artists from Exeter Phoenix’s Creative Hub, that span a range of art-forms...

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7 Ocean Slots

7 Oceans slots is a sea-themed slot game that's powered by Microgaming's excellent software. Hailing from all the way back in 1999, it's a classic, but that doesn't make it any less playable in the modern year. But what should you know before diving into it headfirst?

What is 7 Oceans Slots?

7 Oceans is a slot game that uses a simple, hassle-free design, just like countless other classic slot machine games. Compared to modern slot games, it sticks with the conventional slot machine choice of three reels and a single payline, making it easy to understand even during...

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Free bingo: The new online bingo sensation

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Sun, 07/18/2021 - 6:28pm

At some point in the past decade, bingo transformed from a pastime of a bygone era to one of the most popular hobbies in the UK.

The online sector has been the main catalyst behind the revival of the classic game, which is growing in popularity year on year.

Free bingo for fun, no money required is the latest craze sweeping the online bingo world and we will take a look at it in this article.

How does it work? Where can you play it? Is it even worth playing? Read on for the answers to all of these questions and many more.

What is Free Bingo?

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Guidelines on how to win online slots

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 07/10/2021 - 6:29am

Playing slots is simple, but winning more slots games requires a little technique and knowledge. From determining the right slot machine to getting the games, you easily earn free spin bonuses like this one for example , with the big payouts.

We shall focus on the tips on how to win more online slots in this article.

  1. Do not fall for bogus tricks

Some slot players claim it is practicable to command when jackpots land by identifying the right time to land a pay line and studying the spinning reels. Others endorse studying to get when a slot machine is...

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The Big Festival Weekend – Exeter

After the Boris’ announcement, we are pleased to announce that announce The Big Festival Weekend is coming to Exeter Castle. Events are on and happening, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Ibiza Orchestra Live comes to Exeter Castle on the Friday 3rd September for an epic performance.

Phats & Small will be performing live at Exeter Castle on Friday 3rd September as a warm-up for our Ibiza Orchestra! Best known for their international hit "Turn Around", Phats & Small will be bringing you classic tunes straight from the White Isle. Following this, you will see Ibiza...

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The history of slot machines

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 07/05/2021 - 6:13am

Entertainment and games are an integral part of our life. You can find an unlimited number of them, depending on your tastes and preferences. You only have to remember how the aristocracy had fun: equestrian sports, casinos and games, tea parties with relatives. And what has changed in our time since then? Practically nothing, only many things have been modernized, which is quite logical. We will look at the history of the formation of one of the most popular gambling entertainment to this day – a slot machine.

Slot machines are just that, slot machines. The essence of their work...

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Extra tickets released for top name evening concerts at 
A Celebration of Sidmouth Folk Festival

More tickets have just been released for top name concerts at A Celebration of Sidmouth Folk Festival – a whole week of music and merriment that will swing into action from July 30 to August 6 in the East Devon seaside town.

The first batch of tickets sold out within days for open air evening shows by Seth Lakeman plus Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage, Eliza Carthy Trio plus Jack Rutter, Talisk plus James Delarre, Jackie Oates and John Spiers plus Granny’s Attic, Jez Lowe plus Miranda Sykes and Hannah Martin, Banter plus Tim Edey , and festival patrons Show of Hands .

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Sparkling new ITV show coming to Exeter

A brand new sparkling ITV show, hosted by Gok Wan, is looking for people in Exeter who need expert jewellery help!

Do you have jewellery that you never wear?

Would you like to SELL , FIX, or MAKE your jewellery into something new?

Or are you looking to BUY a special bit of bling and could do with expert advice?

Whatever the jewellery dilemma, Gok Wan, along with a line-up of some of the finest jewellery experts in the UK, is here to help.

Is it a beautiful birthday gift or the perfect engagement or wedding ring you're looking to BUY?

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Exeter author Nick Macklin releases debut historical novel

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 06/27/2021 - 9:35pm

Exeter author Nick Macklin releases debut historical novel, Bloody Dominions – The Conquest Trilogy: 1

Journey with those at the heart of the conflict as Caesar embarks on the tumultuous conquest of Gaul

58-56 BCE. As Caesar’s campaign unfolds, tests of courage and belief will confront the three protagonists, shap- ing them as individuals and challenging their views of the world and each other:

Atticus – an impetuous but naturally gifted soldier, whose grandfather served with distinction in the legions; Allerix – a Chieftain of the Aduatuci, who finds himself...

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Northcott artist to create new film about resilience across the generations

Devon-based playwright, Lucy Bell, is to create a new film, Grown Ups to be released in July. Inspired by interviews undertaken by students from Dawlish College with people in their 70s, 80s and 90s, Grown Ups will share stories across generations, gathering reflections on life from people with a broad range of perspectives and experiences.

Whilst researching the project the students spoke to Lynda who moved from Sierra Leone to England when she was 12 years old; Philip, now 93, who served in World War 2 and remembers his ‘best thing since sliced bread’ wife; and Graham, a...

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