Thousands expected at Exeter Respect 2014
Thousands of people are expected to visit Belmont Park in the city this weekend to celebrate Exeter Respect 2014.
Exeter Respect, city's annual celebration of diversity aims to use the performing and creative arts to engage the wider community in saying no to racism and all forms of prejudice.
This year's Respect promises to be as exciting as ever with a fantastic line-up of acts and activities taking place in Belmont Park from 12noon to 7pm on Saturday 31 May and from 11am to 6 pm onSunday 1 June 2014.
Belmont Park will be covered in beautiful decorations produced by a range of schools, community and youth groups. There will be activities and performances representing every part of Exeter’s culture, which is becoming more diverse year-on-year, with something to see or do for participants of all ages and backgrounds. This year Exeter Respect been sponsored by many voluntary organisations and public institutions.
This year’s event will also be alcohol free in order to preserve a safe and family friendly atmosphere at the celebrations.
Sam Kinsella from Ripple Effect, a recovery project for people in recovery from addiction said: "Exeter Respect is a family friendly open community event. The decision to free this from alcohol will create a safe environment.
“Ripple sees the impact of drugs and alcohol in young people and families and we support this decision.
“It is vital to have events where our community can be seen enjoying activities without the use of alcohol"
LINE UP
SATURDAY
Diversity Stage:
12.20 – 12.50: Propellor
13.10 – 13.40: The Swamp Gods
14.00 – 14.30: Zuri Aura
15.00 – 15.45: Simmertones
16.10 – 16.40: Pillars
17.05 – 17.45: Spin 2
18.10 – 18.50: Dakar Audio Club
Café Stage:
12.15 – 12.45: Tina Bridgman
13.00 – 13.30: Harry Vinnicombe
13.45 – 14.45: Rosa Rebecka & Exeswedes
15.00 – 15.30: Dmitry Babichev
15.55 – 16.30: Kevara
16.45 – 17.15: Emily Howard
17.30 – 18.00: Alex Kumar
18.20 – 18.50: Marginalia
Community Stage:
12.30 – 13.00: Soundwaves Music Project
13.15 – 13.45: WESC & Wren Trust
13.50 – 14.00: Newtown Primary School
14.05 – 14.35: Combined Choirs of Exeter University & Crediton
14.35 - 14.50: Streetheat (Out in main arena, weather permitting)
15.05 – 15.10: Mya Stevens
15.15 – 15.45: Razzamataazz
16.00 – 16.30: Majidah
16.40 – 17.00: Exim Dance Company
17.05 – 17.25: Exeter Filipino Choir
17.30 – 17.45: Alkimiya
6.25 – 6.55: Locked Horns Jazz Orchestra
SUNDAY
Diversity Stage:
12.10 – 12.50: Skull Kids
13.10 – 13.40: The Big V
14.00 – 14.30: Count To Fire
14.50 – 15.30: Gypfunk
16.00 – 16.40: Hothouse Band
17.10 – 17.50: Ombiviolum
Café Stage:
11.15 – 11.45: Spectrum
12.00 – 12.30: Claibekas
12.45 – 13.15: Jess MCallister
13.30 – 14.00: Miss B & Mama T
14.15 – 14.45: Dave Wood / Rifiki
15.00 – 15.30: Alchemists Wardrobe
15.45 – 16.15: Adam Sweet
16.30 – 17.00: India Electric Co. (Cole Stacey)
17.20 – 17.50: Sound Of The Sirens
Community Stage:
18.00: Curfew
11.00 – 11.40: Wren Trust (Youth Choirs)
11.50 – 12.20: Drum Magic
12.30 – 13.00: Tadas Juknevicius + June Bealey School of Dancing
13.15 – 13.45: Bridge Collective – Underground Sound
14.00 – 14.30: Samba Marcianis
14.40 – 15.10: Caporeira
15.15 – 15.30: Playback Youth Theatre
15.45 – 16.10: Clash Youth Dance
16.15 – 16.35: Just4Funk (Streetdance)
16.40 – 17.10: Music Bird Choir
17.25 – 17.55: Hannah’s All Stars
Family Activites
Cabaret Cone Zone (the big teepee)
Widsith & Deor Storytelling Theatre
mixed arts showcase / cabaret of spoken word, performance poetry, music, theatre, dance etc.
Taking the Mic Festival Special from the popular Phoenix night
a mini slam from Spokes Amaze! from the Bike Shed Theatre,
In association with Apples and Snakes S.W., music from various singer/songwriters and musicians
Medieval martial arts displays
storytelling from professional storytellers
fantastic theatre from the likes of Substance & Shadow Theatre
Double Elephant Print Workshop
Printmaking - a chance to try your hand at letterpress and screen printing.
Conversation around issues of mental health
Exeter City FC
Football games
Exeter Scrapstore
Chalking on the ground
The big blue slide with cardboard
Withy stick wand making
Cardboard crown making
Superhero glasses making
Exeter University Guild of Students
Bouncy Castle
Face Painting
Hook a Duck
Stocks (throw sponges at volunteers)
Cakes
Sweets and Drinks
Guess how many sweets are in the jar
Nature hunt/scavenger hunt
Plus free activities:
Paper Plates and Colouring pencils ‘What’s your Summer Adventure’
Giant Jenga
Giant Connect 4
Tug of War
Exeter Homestart
Biscuit decorating
RAMM
Mask-making activities and the chance to handle real masks from around the world
St Matthew’s Pre-school
Sensory activities, with coloured rice and playdough, suitable for 2 - 5 year olds,
A children's reading area suitable for breastfeeding.
Merrygoround Toy Library
Spinning plates and poi – come along and try it out. There will be demonstrations as well.
---- Saturday only activities ----
Clyst Vale Community College
Mural making
Giant flag making
Making parts for a community garden.
Exeter Children’s Centres All day
Face Painting
Treasure Baskets
Sand pit
Play dough kitchen
Craft activity
Narvan: 11 to 12 pm and 3 to 4 pm
Ancient Egyptian musk's
Egyptian game
---- Sunday only activities ----
Jelly Charity Shop: 1-4pm
Wearable arts and crafts with Team Jelly
Juncture 25: 2 to 3pm
Taunton Poets read their poems
