Music in the Castle : Handel’s first year in Italy -1707

Alison Burnett – Soprano, With Simon Kodurand & Julie Hill – Violins; Clare Garton-Sprenger – Cello; George Pratt – Continuo

Music includes:

Salve Regina; Haec est Regina Virginum; Alpestre Monte; Tu fedel,tu costante Trio Sonatas HWV 391 & HWV 392

A programme of music, celebrating some of the stunning writing of Handel in 1707 – his first year in Italy. Writing prolifically at this time for the soprano voice and strings, this concert will present works both sacred and secular, showing the...

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival features inspiring talks, readings and conversations with talented authors, scientists, playwrights, historians, broadcasters, economists, comedians and rising literary stars.

Taking place from 17thto 20th September, the festival will host a diverse selection of critically acclaimed, award-winning authors who are set to descend on the East Devon seaside town for the festival’s seventh consecutive year. Appearing on Thursday afternoon will be celebrated children’s author and artist, Judith Kerr, creator of iconic books such as The Tiger Who Came...

The Double Locks have teamed up with the Wooden Spoon charity and are having “a players at the pumps evening”.

with former England full back Tim stimpson, who will be hosting a bbq and beer night with a chat and a raffle.

The event will take place in our rugby marquee. There will also be a change to watch a reply of the England's World Cup win in Australia on our new 16ft screen.

Tim will hopefully also be the first to undertake our rugby cross bar challenge in the garden!

Throughout Rugby World Cup 2015 there will be a chance to win a keg or beer, courtesy...

Free Taster Sessions for Nordic Walking. Developed in Scandanavia in the 1950's, Nordic walking is a specific activity where poles are used to provide propulsion.

By planting poles behind the body at 45 degrees, Nordic walking works the upper part of the body as well as the legs, making it a very effective full body workout which is great for toning and improving cardiovascular fitness.

It is recommended by fitness experts and health professionals because it is suitable for all levels of fitness, easy to learn and highly effective. Participating in 'Green' exercise has also...

Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s architecture and culture by allowing visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Heritage Open Days also includes tours, events and activities that focus on local architecture and culture. This year's openings around the country take place between 6th and 9th September.

As part of this event there will be an opportunity to explore the historic Poltimore House site where information will be available about Poltimore's past, current and future plans and projects as...

Join a free 60-minute tour of RAMM’s permanent displays.

11am and 2pm

http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/

Tickets are available online or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.

All tours of RAMM’s galleries are available for private group bookings on mutually agreed dates. One-hour volunteer presentations are available for groups and society: RAMM or St Nicholas Priory (minimum donation of £40 to the RAMM Development Trust) or the 22,...

Brand new event to Exmouth seafront which will showcase the area’s excellent seafood and give you the opportunity to meet superb chefs and suppliers.

The Sand Sculpture Competition is back as part of the Exmouth Mussel Festival! Captain Jack Sparrow will be awarding prizes! Contact below for entry forms.

Head for the beach and Esplanade for an assortment of seafood condiments to dip into, wine pairing, cider tasting, seafood preparation advice, cooking demonstrations, recipe ideas and wildlife, foraging talks from the experts. Mussels, Oysters, fish caught the same morning...

Now 92, Zdenka Fantlova is one of the few living eye-witnesses to the horror of the Holocaust, to which she lost her entire family.

For as long as she lives Zdenka is determined to tell her inspiring story of great love, and of what happened in the Holocaust, to as many people as possible. The Tin Ring is a unique account of how a seventeen-year-old girl survived the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps.

An incredible story of human endurance and will power.

Box Office :

Tickets: £18 Concs: £2 off Groups 10+ get 11th FREE Age: 14yrs+ Running Time: 2hrs...

Find out about the history of Exeter’s money with RAMM’s curatorial team as Exeter launches its own currency: the Exeter Pound, an initiative of Exeter City Council with partners in the community, faith and business sectors.

The Exeter Pound will support local independent business so as much money as possible ‘sticks to Exeter’, to build the community of local businesses and their customers and add to the brand of Exeter.

The main set of notes, £E1, £E5, £E10 and £E20 will be in circulation for three years and are designed by local artists and Si Paull from the design...

For one day only on Sunday 6th September Exeter Deaf Academy will be installing a giant waterslide (300ft long) on Exeter's Fore Street in the City Centre - all in aid of Exeter Deaf Academy.

It will be a great spectacle, so go along and watch the chosen sliders see the summer out with a splash!

10am-6pm

http://www.exeterstreetslide.co.uk/