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80s legends Shakatak head for Exeter

Fougou Music, Devon based independent music promoter, is pleased to present 1980's hitmakers Shakatak live at Exeter Phoenix on Sunday 19 April at 8pm

They’ll be playing songs you remember from over the years such as Night Birds and Down On The Street and also new material as well. Join original members Bill Sharpe, Jill Saward, Roger Odell and George Anderson for a night of jazz funk at its very best.

Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity, over 40 years, rarely paralleled in contemporary music, but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group...

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The Donkey Sanctuary’s Family Food Fair

The Donkey Sanctuary’s Family Food Fair is back on 12 October, promising a day for foodies and families alike. The annual event celebrates some of the best food and drink the region has to offer, with a focus on inspiring children to get cooking.

A line-up of fantastic local chefs will be providing live cookery demonstrations throughout the day, giving visitors the chance to sample some mouth-watering delights, as well as ideas to try at home.

Among those exhibiting their culinary skills include South West Home Cook of the Year 2016 and 2017 - Sue Stoneman, Stuart White...

Russell Kane brings his 'The Fast And The Curious' Tour to Devon

The award-winning stand-up comic Russell Kane is back on the road this autumn with his smash-hit show ‘The Fast And The Curious’ and is bringing it to Devon for two nights this November!

Following extraordinary public demand, Russell Kane has added a further run of dates to his brand new tour The Fast And The Curious, extending it through to autumn 2019.

Russell is ready and raring to hit the road next year, travelling the UK from February – December, including one night at London’s Eventim Apollo on 26th October 2019.

Strap in as Russell races back to the live...

Devon author releases children's book to raise funds for protected bird species

Katharine Lowrie, author of ‘Running South America: With My Husband and Other Animals’ has released a brand-new children’s book highlighting the wonderful world of nature. Cyril’s Big Adventure details the real-life success of cirl buntings – a rare species of bird brought back from the brink through the combined effort of farmers and conservationists.

Katharine, project officer at the RSPB, is from Doddiscombsleigh near Exeter and was at the heart of the cirl bunting project. She describes Cyril’s Big Adventure, which she also illustrated, as a celebration of the return of cirl...

Age Ain't Nothing But A Number

Former Exeter College graduate and author Fay Knowles (nee Johanson) started writing at age nine and now at seventy-five years old, she says she doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon! She has just released her fifth book, “Moonbeams from The Soul: A Collection of Fourteen Provocative Short Stories”, available on Amazon as an e-book and in paperback. From wild temptations to dangerous decisions, “Moonbeams from the Soul” is an eclectic assortment of thought-provoking short stories.

Fay successfully completed a secretarial and business course at Exeter College in 1960 (when it was...

University of Exeter celebrates and reflects on Black History Month with series of talks, plays and exhibitions

The University of Exeter is a diverse community across Devon and Cornwall with students and staff from over 130 countries.

October is Black History Month and the University is celebrating and reflecting on black history with a series of talks, plays and exhibitions that illustrate Maya Angelou’s words: “In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.”

Throughout the month students, staff and members of the wider community (see individual events) can attend a range of talks from Black Histories in the South West to Identity and Belonging in Brexit Britain; a range of...

Why online casinos are better than landed ones?

The world of online casinos has already become a massive hit for lovers of casino games the world over. This is thanks to the many benefits they have over land-based casinos. If you haven’t tried experimenting at online casinos yet then the truth is, you have been missing out. In this article, we will explain to you all the reasons why this is the case and why you should find yourself a top uk online casino sooner rather than later.

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Boxing legend brings tales of his life to Exeter event

Former World Champion Boxer, Ricky Hatton, has announced that he will be coming to Exeter as part of his UK wide tour.

Ricky, whose boxing career spans over 20 years, and who now runs his own successful boxing promotions company, will be coming to Exeter University’s Great Hall on Wednesday, 22 November.

The event is being staged by Exeter City Football Club and is one of a number of sporting dinners the club is planning. The audience will enjoy a two-course meal and be entertained by Ricky, as well as have the opportunity to take part in a Q&A and an auction.

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Theatre Show inspires cuddly toy portraits

A policeman, a City councillor and a nurse have all dug out their favourite childhood cuddly toys to help Quirk Theatre reflect on the theme of their new production. The company will be performing their new take on The Velveteen Rabbit during December. In the run up to the performance, they’re encouraging people to think about childhood memories, moving on, and the value of the toys we play with. Quirk’s Christmas show for children, their families and anyone who’s ever been a child, will be at Exeter Phoenix and The Plough, Torrington during December. Quirk aim to entertain audiences but...

5 psychic readers to see near Exeter

Psychic readers "visualize" something that is not ordinarily visible. Some foretell use a crystal ball, book, or even the surface of the water. If you want to figure out psychic paranormal energy and its consequences, set your to-do list before receiving a psychic reading, learn how to tackle your psychic powers. These factors depend on the interest and concentration you gave to these readings.

Whether its love and relationships or career and work life, you can talk to an experienced and caring psychic about issues to do with your future. Thanks to today's technology within seconds...

Poetry, place, haiku and the launch of Quay Words Winter at Exeter Custom House

Literature Works and the University of Exeter Places of Poetry project proudly announce the launch of Quay Words Winter at Exeter Custom House with a special event celebrating place, poetry, Devon, heritage and haiku.

On Thursday 3rd October at 6pm, we mark National Poetry Day with poet Sara-Jane Arbury, who will introduce and perform a sequence, or renga, of haiku. The haiku were all contributed by members of the public who visited historic locations around the city as part of the recent Exeter Heritage Open Days. As writer-in-residence for Exeter Heritage Open Days, Sara-Jane...

Entertainment & Reviews

80s legends Shakatak head for Exeter

The Donkey Sanctuary’s Family Food Fair

Russell Kane brings his 'The Fast And The Curious' Tour to Devon

Devon author releases children's book to raise funds for protected bird species

Age Ain't Nothing But A Number

University of Exeter celebrates and reflects on Black History Month with series of talks, plays and exhibitions

Why online casinos are better than landed ones?

Boxing legend brings tales of his life to Exeter event

Theatre Show inspires cuddly toy portraits

5 psychic readers to see near Exeter

Poetry, place, haiku and the launch of Quay Words Winter at Exeter Custom House

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