This September 8th -23rd, Devon Open Studios showcases the talent and creative lives of the artists who live and work in Devon, when hundreds of artists are the stars of the show as they open their studios to the public.
Imagine finding free art exhibitions everywhere you go, with the unique chance to enter the personal space of an artist, talk to them about their work and buy art directly without paying a gallery commission. Whether meeting a solo artist in their private studio or discovering pop-up artist collectives in some of Devon’s most stunning heritage buildings, art lovers...
Exeter City fell to a 2-0 defeat in the Carabao Cup against Premier League side Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Two goals from Aboubakar Kamara did the damage for the home side who controlled the game throughout.
The Grecians did create a few chances, but were unable to force enough clear-cut opportunties to hurt their opponents as they departed the competition.
The Grecians made a host of changes to the side that started the match against MK Dons last weekend as Tristan Abrahams and Archie Collins made their full debuts, with Dara O’Shea and Jimmy Oates getting their...
Come and join us in the beautiful seaside village of Branscombe for an afternoon of family fun at our 4th annual Harvest Fair!
Family dog show, craft & produce show, music & entertainment, morris dancing, punch & judy shows, traditional games, apple pressing, children's activities, WI Craft Tent, traditional craft demonstrations, a great variety of stalls, BBQ, cakes & cream teas, licensed bar… and hopefully some sunshine after last year's rain!
BHF is a fundraising event for community organisations and local charities.
Thanks to their family of inspiring volunteers and funding from Arts Council England, they are delighted to present a season of extraordinary world class performances live in villages across Devon.
This autumn you’ll find theatre, dance, circus, poetry, laughter, puppetry, and music from across the world in village halls, churches and community spaces. You can expect cups of tea, homemade cakes and a warm welcome wherever you go.
The Villages in Action website lists the full programme of events, but here are just a few highlights coming up over the next few months…
East Devon District Council's countryside team along with the Axe Vale & District Conservation Society will be boosting the water vole population at Seaton Wetlands next month (September) in a major reintroduction programme.
Nationally, water voles have suffered decline due to loss of habitat, an increase in predation from non-native American mink and increasing urbanisation. The exciting Water Vole Project will see a phased release of the water voles at Seaton Wetlands, into prime habitat suitable for them to thrive.
Cllr Marcus Hartnell, East Devon District Council's...
Your home should always be somewhere that you take pride in and enjoy spending time. Every now and then, it can feel stagnant and dull which is why it is a smart idea to revamp your home regularly. There are many simple ways on how you can do this without causing too much interference to your daily life or breaking the bank. They are worth doing as they can completely change the way you feel when you walk through the front door. Read on for a few easy tips to revamp your home and transform the space.
Declutter
One of the most effective and cheapest ways to revamp your home...
Chamber Opera Tours presents Jane Austen’s Persuasion: A Musical Drama
One performance only on Saturday, 22 September at 7.30pm
Following performances at the Jane Austen Festival in Bath, Chamber Opera Tours is thrilled to bring its original musical adaptation to the Palace Theatre in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the publication of Persuasion.
This popular production has toured the UK and North America the past five years and features music from Jane Austen’s manuscripts and the era, fully staged with chamber orchestra, beautiful Regency costumes,...
The Devon Summer Tour, a cycling challenge for new and experienced cyclists, has drawn to a close with the winners awarded prizes for riding and encouraging others.
The programme, which started in July, was run by Love to Ride and Devon County Council to celebrate the Tour of Britain returning to Devon in September. People were encouraged to form a social team of six riders, like in the Tour of Britain. 247 organisations now take part in Love to Ride’s challenges with 4,964 people cycling over 3 million miles so far. Nearly a thousand new riders took part in the competition and...
The Masonic Charitable Foundation combined with the Devonshire freemasons have recently given a £3,500 grant to the Devon Link-Up Organisation and Rt. W. Bro. Ian Kingsbury JP The Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire recently went to meet their committee and members of the groups they aim to help and support, to present them with a certificate to commemorate the association between the two organisations.
Devon Link-Up are a service user-led organisation for people with learning difficulties and Autism who live in Devon, their aim is to give voices and choices to their members...
A soldier of the First World War who was born and brought up in Exeter, will be remembered at a public event taking place in the Higher Cemetery of the city on Saturday 15th September, 100 years after he was killed in action.
Walter Hooper grew up at 97 Portland Street before he emigrated with his uncle to America in 1914, the First World War began just a few weeks later.
When United States joined the war in 1917 Walter enlisted with the American Expeditionary Force and served in France as a Private. He was killed in July 1918 aged 21 and was buried in France.
