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Calling all crocheters: Help celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Crochet enthusiasts in Exeter are being asked to get creative and help celebrate the Women’s Rugby World Cup coming to the city.

Crafters from across Exeter are invited to make rugby-themed crochet pieces for a yarn exhibition at Exeter’s historic Guildhall and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery (RAMM).

The Women’s Rugby World Cup comes to Exeter in late August and September, with Sandy Park hosting seven games, including two quarter-finals. As a result, the city will welcome players and fans from nine countries as Exeter is put on the global stage....

A musical journey back to Hollywood’s most iconic era performed by The Fulltone Orchestra

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/07/2025 - 11:58pm

The Golden Age of Hollywood

Exeter Cathedral | Friday 20th June 7.30pm

The Fulltone Orchestra go on a musical journey back to Hollywood’s most iconic era with their new concert, The Golden Age of Hollywood, at Exeter Cathedral on Friday 20th June. This very gorgeous event will feature the unforgettable music from some of the most beloved films in cinema history, promising a night full of nostalgia and great musical hits from an era that shaped the film world of the 20’s to 60’s.

The Fulltone Orchestra’s fifty strong orchestra will deliver a captivating...

Devon County Show unveils the UK's newest must-visit attraction: An alpaca cafe!

Devon County Show has announced the addition of an irresistible feature to its 2025 lineup—its first-ever Alpaca Café!

Located in the Alpaca Ring, this unique café experience will offer visitors a chance to socialise alongside four charming alpacas. Twice a day, at 11am and 3pm, the ring will transform into a cafe complete with patio tables and chairs, accommodating up to 24 lucky guests per session.

The stars of the show – Lakemoor Alpacas Ron, Hagrid, Sirius and Alby are friendly, inquisitive, and always ready for a snack. Guests will be invited to feed them nuts and...

Tunes in the Castle Unveils Full Line-Up

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/05/2025 - 10:01pm

The wait is over! The full lineup and experience details for this year’s Tunes in the Castle have been officially revealed, and it’s shaping up to be the most epic Bank Holiday celebration in the South West. From May 23–25, 2025 , the historic Powderham Castle will be transformed into a musical and medieval playground with chart-topping headliners, unique immersive activities, and unforgettable festival energy.

Headlining across the weekend are McFly , Dizzee Rascal , and Blossoms , each bringing their signature sounds to the castle’s grand outdoor stage. Joining them are an...

Horrible Histories Live on Stage brings two fun-packed shows to Exeter

Families in are in for a historical treat as Horrible Histories Live on Stage arrives in town at Exeter's Northcott Theatre from the 29th May through to the 1st June with Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians! These two horrible productions will take audiences on a wildly entertaining journey through history, packed with outrageous facts, larger-than-life characters and featuring spectacular eye-popping 3D special effects that will leave the whole family spellbound.

Terrible Tudors and Awful Egyptians are two separate, must-see shows that bring history to life in all its gruesome...

Choir’s summer smörgåsbord: ‘A Feast of English Choral Music’

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:59pm

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is ending its 2024/25 season with a veritable banquet of some of the greatest English choral and organ music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

‘A Feast of English Choral Music’ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 14 June is the Choir’s closing concert of another successful season. The concert will take the audience on a journey with music of different styles and contexts, from the highly ceremonial to the spiritual and more intimately personal.

Graze on rich, melodious harmonies, including works by the musical giants of their time: Ralph...

Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour – gripping big-screen adventure! 

Thrilling adventure – on the big screen!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing a night of gripping adventure films to Exeter Corn Exchange on 29-30 April.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features two new collections of short films packed with extreme expeditions, intrepid characters and stunning cinematography.

“Buckle up for a night of nail-biting adventure – from the comfort of a cinema seat!” says tour director Nell Teasdale.

“Join the world's top outdoor filmmakers and adventurers as they climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through...

DreamArts Rep Company Presents: Head’s Up: Frank’s Story at Exeter’s Barnfield Theatre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/08/2025 - 6:59pm

DreamArts Rep Company, an innovative young theatre company, is bringing their electrifying new production Head’s Up: Frank’s Story to the Barnfield Theatre in Exeter on Saturday 31st May . This exciting performance fuses beatbox, rap, theatre, and film to tell a gripping coming-of-age tale about courage, identity, and the importance of community.

Head’s Up: Frank’s Story follows 17-year-old Frank and his big brother Gabriel, a writer, life on their Island home is quiet—until the day Gabriel vanishes, leaving only a note and a hard drive. His message is clear: Frank must deliver...

Funk and soul star Craig Charles and DJ Storm Mollison join Basement Jaxx for Powderham Presents

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/02/2025 - 11:26am

Celebrated DJ and actor Craig Charles is set to join the bill as Basement Jaxx make a thrilling return to live shows when they play Powderham Presents this summer.

The funk and soul tastemaker will be bringing his legendary DJ show to the grounds of Powderham Castle near Exeter before Basement Jaxx ’s headline performance on Friday July 4, with rising DJ Storm Mollison opening the party.

Craig and Storm join the line up, alongside the previously announced headline show from Duran Duran with special guests Nile Rodgers & CHIC on Thursday July 3 at the newly launched...

Discover new skills at Toby’s Garden Festival

Toby’s Garden Festival is back again for another unmissable two-day celebration of gardening and the great outdoors, set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, the festival takes place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May 2025 (10am-5pm) and will be encouraging everyone to learn a new skill. Visitors can expect a full programme of free gardening and food and drink talks, hands-on workshops, demonstrations, tastings, live music and much more.

Inspirational experts headlining the festival and joining...

St Peter's Church is a wonderful venue for artists appearing at Budleigh Music Festival

Budleigh Music Festival celebrates 20th anniversary with stellar line-up

Budleigh Music Festival is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style, bringing world-class classical music to the heart of East Devon this summer.

Over two decades, the festival has cemented its reputation as a key event in the classical music calendar, attracting internationally-renowned musicians and enthusiastic audiences alike.

Under the artistic direction of Jason Thornton, this year’s programme, which takes place from June 27 until July 5, promises an exciting and diverse line-up of exceptional performances. This year’s Festival highlights include:

Sir...

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