The Sound of Philadelphia, Smooth Soul, Motown & Uptown Funk on Tour

Event Date: 
12/11/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Featuring Original Drifters member Roy G Hemmings in a celebration of 50 PLUS years of The Sound of Philadelphia, Smooth Soul and Uptown Funk !

This electrifying show features such classic hits as "Baby Love", "Dancing In The Street", "My Girl", "I Can't Help Myself", "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", "Reach Out", '' All Night Long", "Love Train", "You Make Me Feel Brand New'' and many many more to have you dancing as well as singing in your seat!!!

8pm (doors 7.15)

£23.50 (includes £1.00 booking fee)

https://exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/

Marcus Brigstocke: Why the Long Face

Event Date: 
09/11/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

I was born with a long face and now there's UKIP and Putin and being single and Islamic State and Trump and Paul Dacre of the Daily bastard Mail and tax dodging corporations and the bloody referendum and for some reason people have started drinking kale juice?! This is a show about gratitude and happiness... with just a tiny bit of wild eyed, incredulous, livid ranting.

One of Britain's finest comedians and broadcasters, Marcus's talent was noted early on in his career in 1996 when he won the BBC New Comedian Award at the Edinburgh Festival.

8pm (doors 7.15)

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Sons Of Pitches

Event Date: 
06/11/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

The Sons Of Pitches are a multi-award winning British Vocal Group combining soaring solos, impeccable harmonies and sensational beatboxing to stunning effect. Since its foundation in 2010, The Sons have captivated audiences with highly creative vocal gymnastics and a programme of of inventive pop covers, original numbers and entertaining improvised songs. Hailed as "The future of British a capella" by The Magnets.

7.30pm (doors 6.45)

£22.50 (includes £1.00 booking fee)

https://exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/

Explosive Light Orchestra

Event Date: 
04/11/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

An epic night of Rock Classics and melodic symphonic rock by the best ELO Tribute Band currently touring the UK and Europe, showcasing the songwriting and genius of Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra.

A full 8-piece outfit, including the famous string section, gives fresh life to ELO classics including Mr Blue Sky, Evil Woman, Livin' Thing, Wild West Hero, Don't Bring Me Down, Sweet Talkin' Woman, Turn to Stone, Hold on Tight and many, many more.

A night not to be missed!

8pm (doors 7.15)

https://exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/

Beyond the Barricade comes to Exeter

Event Date: 
23/10/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit songs with amazing authenticity, this cast of past principal performers from Les Miserables, present a blockbusting two hour show, and is now established as the nation's favourite musical theatre concert.

Starring Andy Reiss, David Fawcett, Katie Leeming and Rebecca Vere, together with their own ensemble of talented musicians, 'Beyond the Barricade' features songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Jersey Boys, The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigon and many others, climaxing with a spectacular finale...

Cheeki Monkeys Pop up Market

Event Date: 
29/10/2016 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Magdalen Court School, Exeter

Pop up market also includes an array of entertainment for the little ones including a bouncy castle, face painter, colouring competition, lucky dip and tons more!

Taster sessions from Rugbytots, Baby Sensory, Pyjama Drama and Urbanflow throughout!

Indoor venue: Magdalen Court School, Victoria Park Road, St Leonards, Exeter, EX2 4NU £1.50 for adults, free for kids

Stalls from just £10+VAT, reserves yours now at www.cheekimonkeys.co.uk/#!devon-exeter/c3b8 or Facebook: @CheekiMonkeysExeter

Book launch party!

Event Date: 
20/10/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Oddfellows pub, Exeter

Come along to a book launch party for Tess Read's book The Contented Little Husband.

'The hilarious guide to turning your slovenly spouse into the perfect partner.'

A great Christmas stocking-filler book packed with great jokes and funny illustrations.

Available to buy on the night for only £5, of which £1 goes to the Friends of Saint Sidwell's School.

Upstairs in the Oddfellows pub, 60 New North Road, Exeter

Home Secretary strengthens police response to modern slavery

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 10/18/2016 - 5:25pm

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez and Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer, the National Police Chiefs' Council Lead on Modern Slavery, have welcomed today’s news that the Home Secretary is backing their bid for extra resources to tackle modern slavery. Amber Rudd has announced that the Government is giving an extra £8.5 million nationally to help police fight this crime. This new response, led by Devon and Cornwall, will provide over 50 dedicated analysts, specialists and investigators. These additional capabilities will help police in England and Wales transform their current work....

Artwork announced for upcoming film, The Darkness of the Moor

One Big Mop Productions has announced the winner of a competition to create a work of art for its forthcoming film The Darkness of the Moor.

The film is a horror / mystery set on Dartmoor and based on its surrounding legends.

The competition was created in association with The Prince’s Trust and South West Art Workshops. The artwork is a truly stunning piece created by Mark Chilcott, and depicts The Great Storm of Widecombe-in-the-Moor when the devil supposedly attacked Widecombe church in 1638.

Mark used needles on wood in the old classical wood-carving style of...

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