Entertainment & Reviews

For the 44th year running, the prestigious Exeter Craft Festival is once again celebrating the talented craftsmen and artists of the Southwest on the Cathedral Green on 4th, 5th, and 6th July.

The beautiful setting complements the high quality and originality of the work that will be exhibited by over 100 makers. So, let’s have a look at what will be on offer for you to choose to treasure for yourself or as a special gift.

You might be drawn to grace your garden with a free-flowing, three-dimensional wire sculpture by Devon Guild of Craftsmen member Jane Clift, who won the...

On Sunday 9th June, farms across the country are opening their gates and inviting the public to come and find out more about farming and what farmers do. LEAF Open Farm Sunday has now been running for 14 years, offering a wonderful opportunity for visitors to get closer to farming and to the people that make it happen.

Each event is unique, each farm is different and every farmer too, but what they all share is a passion for farming, amazing expertise and a commitment to caring for the countryside. Some farms have been passed down through the generations, others are managed by...

Exeter Phoenix has revealed the recipients of the 2019 Film Commissions. Ideas for new short films were invited from filmmakers across the South West before the five final filmmakers were selected. Between them, the five successful filmmakers have been awarded a share of over £10,000 worth of support to turn these ideas into a reality.

The awards span three categories. Two Short Film Commissions have been awarded which will see the creation of a new film from Louisa Fielden, creator of the viral-smash short film People You May Know and a new film from Tommy Gillard exploring 21st...

Visitors to Devon County Show will be able to admire rare breed Mangalitza pig for the first time in the Show’s history.

Mango, a Mangalitza and her litter of nine piglets, will be located in the outdoor pig feature next to the pig showing rings for the duration of the show which takes place from 16-18 May.

Mango’s owners, Amelia and Jason, who run an organic farm in Broadclyst with four Manga Sows and one Boar, are delighted to be attending. Amelia said: ‘These are lovely pigs, highly social, docile and with strong maternal instincts. They are fantastic for the organic...