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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...

InExeter announces backing for nine city centre events and projects

InExeter has announced funding support for a series of events and projects. Six events have secured funding from the city’s business improvement district, each of which add vibrancy to Exeter’s cultural offering.

The, new for 2019, Exeter Festival is among the events to receive backing: the event, taking place over the weekend of 5-7 July, will see three days of films, music and entertainment in Northernhay Gardens. Other events receiving a share of the £8,000 pot include Exeter Fringe Festival, Big Screen in the Park, Women of the World Mini Festival, Exeter Pride and Quirk...

Get crafty with Kirstie Allsopp at Devon County Show

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 05/11/2019 - 10:12am

Devon’s Queen of Craft Kirstie Allsopp is looking forward to a showstopping craft line-up at Devon County Show at Westpoint next week.

Kirstie - presenter of the series Kirstie’s Homemade Home, which tracked the restoration of her home in north Devon - is to visit the show on Saturday 18th where she’ll be joining visitors in a cornucopia of crafting activities including making birdboxes and fashioning woodland animals from leaves.

County Show Manager, Sam Mackenzie-Green said: ‘Kirstie has long been a champion of Devon’s rich crafting history and has visited the show...

Killerton gears up for Classic Car Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/10/2019 - 10:02am

Get into gear for summer in a beautiful historic parkland setting with over 400 vintage vehicles at Killerton’s Classic Car day.

On Sunday 12 May at Killerton House near Exeter, cared for by the National Trust, over 400 classic car enthusiasts will be taking a pit stop in the historic parkland to showcase their pride and joys.

Alongside the vast array of cars, there will be a craft fair with over 40 stalls including local food traders such as Camper Coffee, the Teign Canteen and Lemon Jelli. Adults can enjoy sampling Killerton estate cider at the bar, while kids can let off...

Game of Thrones star spotted in Exmouth

Despite seemingly having met his match in the very latest episode of Game of Thrones, arch villain, the Night King, was seen in Exmouth just hours after his demise…

After sitting through more than 6 hours of prosthetic make-up, local YouTube star, Dale Berry was transformed into the evil character. Much to the bemusement of local Exmouth residents, the Night King was seen enjoying a cocktail at the Bayleaf Café, a trim at hair salon Summer & Lola, before checking out this week’s offers in the Co-op.

All of this was filmed and has been published on Dale’s...

Bring your best friend along to the cinema for a dog-friendly screening at Exeter Picturehouse

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/09/2019 - 8:01am

Tails are wagging in excitement over this coming Sunday’s Dog-Friendly screening of Pick of the Litter, where hounds big and small (and hopefully well-behaved!) can join their humans for a trip to the cinema.

Pick of the Litter follows a litter of puppies from the moment they’re born and begin their quest to become guide dogs for the blind. Cameras follow these pups through an intense two-year odyssey as they train to become dogs whose ultimate responsibility is to protect their blind partners from harm. Along the way, these remarkable animals rely on a community of dedicated...

Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads: A Drivers Eye View DVD

Authored by amcs12
Posted: Wed, 05/08/2019 - 11:43am

Travel aboard and Intercity 125 HST from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads - but this time you are sitting next to the driver and get to see the view from the drivers cab.

You see right in front of you rather from the side if you was a passenger.

Filmed in the early 1990s.

To purchase a copy of this DVD cost is £10.99 plus £3.50 post and packing, ideal for any railway enthusiasts.

To order your copy of this great DVD call: 01394 470112 or visit us at www.amcs12sales.co.uk

‘Rhythm of life Choir’ - Now seeking NEW MEMBERS!

Popular, funky, and energetic Rock/Pop Choir the ‘Rhythm of Life’ Choir are SEEKING NEW MEMBERS to join in the fun!

No audition or previous experience required. All you need is a bucket load of enthusiasm and a love of singing!

So if you fancy TRYING SOMETHING NEW, join our choir today and book in for your FREE TASTER SESSION!

Contact Jax : 07891813474 / jax.gibbins@gmail.com

*Must be 18+

Big Screen Events for all ages at Vue Exeter in May

An array of Big Screen Events including children’s favourites, live theatre and live dance will come to Vue Exeter this May.

The National Theatre will be bringing one of its popular live screenings with All My Sons broadcast live from the Old Vic in London on Tuesday 14th May. Academy Award winner Sally Field (Steel Magnolias, Brothers & Sisters) and Bill Pullman (The Sinner, Independence Day) lead an impressive cast in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama. Set in 1947, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story, having built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business...

East Inspiration for Casinos

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 05/06/2019 - 6:51am

The East is considered as a muse for the casino industry. As an example, the well-known technology company Scientific Games, is looking for inspiration from the East for slot-machines. Scientific Games is considered the top company for casino games. In addition, their newest game , Ji Bao Xi is considered spectacular.

Showcase of New Titles

Scientific Games had made a showcase of new games and titles at ICE London 2019. Their place wouldn’t be missed, since their James Bond title stood out at their booth. Only for Europe there is a wide range of new slot cabinets and games...

New all-female farcical comedy comes to Exmouth

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Sat, 05/04/2019 - 10:25am

This summer a little theatre company from Hertfordshire who are building a name for themselves around the UK with their unique brand of Adult Panto are out on the road with a very different kind of adult comedy.

The Market Theatre Company from Hitchin in Hertfordshire have been touring the UK since 2004 and have steadily built a cult following for their farcical, slick, innuendo-heavy adult panto’s which now run from November through to the beginning of March with over 30 venues visited last season - including Exmouth Pavilion on Friday 21 June.

From 30th May this year they...

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