Ensemble Perpetuo is a vibrant new chamber ensemble comprising lively soloists and orchestral musicians who perform a wide variety of traditional and contemporary chamber music. They perform across the UK, often in unexpected locations, and will be playing for Concerts in the West in Exeter, Ilminster, Bridport and Lyme Regis in October.
Founded in 2013 by English oboist James Turnbull, Ensemble Perpetuo is constantly searching new ways to enhance their concert experiences and have formed a number of highly successful multi-art form collaborations with composers, dance companies,...
The Perks Ensemble has an irresistible charm that is due in no small measure to the fact that its three energetic and committed founding members all just happen to be related. During the summer months the group's vibrant members will be performing at a number of venues in France and the UK, including Exeter, Bridport, Ilminster and Shute, near Axminster in Devon for Concerts in the West.
This dynamic chamber ensemble was created in 2012 by two brothers - Oscar and Elliott Perks - and their sister Ursula. Together they have earned a highly deserved reputation for playing exciting...
The renowned American jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker famously said: "Don't play the saxophone. Let it play you." For many saxophone players, this quote sums up what is often a love hate relationship, but at just 23 years of age, saxophonist Huw Wiggin's 'Liquid gold tones' certainly sound like he's having a pretty good time playing his chosen instrument.
Wiggin is already in great demand both in the UK and abroad where he is recognised as a remarkable soloist and chamber musician. So it's understandable that Catherine Hodgson, the founder and director of Concerts in the West, is...
In summertime throughout Devon and Somerset the roads become busier than ever as holiday makers arrive.
Watching your speed is important throughput the year but Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is asking all road users to take extra care during the summer months.
According to the latest Statistics from Road Casualties Great Britain, in 2013 speed was involved in collisions where 3,064 people were either fatally or seriously injured.
Clearly it is essential that people stick to the posted speed limit but it is also vitally important to get the message...
Twenty-four members of staff from leading Devon law firm Kitsons braved the elements and successfully overcame the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.
Their reward for completing what is known as one of the toughest challenges in the UK was raising more than £5,000 for Diabetes UK in memory of their colleague Mark Batten.
Mark, who was Chief Cashier at Kitsons, passed away suddenly in March 2014. He worked at Kitsons for over 35 years and was a prominent and well liked member of the firm.
On Saturday 11th July 2015, four teams of walkers and one team of runners from...
Weekly rep continues at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth this week with the arrival of the eighth production, The Mating Game by Robin Hawdon. The romantic comedy will play from Thursday 20 to Wednesday 26 August.
The arrival of The Mating Game follows the Summer Rep Season’s record-breaking production of Rope by Patrick Hamilton, which played to packed out houses last week and was the season’s most successful week to date.
The Summer Rep Season sees one company of actors present a season of twelve classic revivals throughout summer, with a new production each week...
On the First Tuesday of each month, the University of Exeter's alumnae (female graduates) get together over a drink or two at the Magdalen Chapter.
The evening is informal, with many arriving throughout the evening, which runs from 6pm to 8pm.
Our next event is on Tuesday 1 September, and you can find more details, including how to book, online here: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/news/events//details/index.php?event=2753
Leading local advice charity, Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau, has today published its advice trend statistics for July 2015.
The charity helped 17% more people; with 2435 people helped directly with advice and information on 5446 individual problems since 1 April 2015.
Clients with urgent, or priority debts, owed an average of £3,039.92 to their creditors, an increase of 122.3% on the previous year. Urgent debts include things like mortgage, rent and council tax.
The increase in the amounts owed to urgent, or priority, creditors is a real worry. It is a clear...
Walking for Health and ROC Active Exeter have joined forces to make the most of the secret green footpaths of Exeter to provide a fun, FREE walking group, which is open for all to enjoy.
ROCs new health walk group has been a great success so far. Last week, as the sun shone, some walkers stopped at the park for games whilst others carried on further, taking in some hidden paths and exploring the wonderful nature along the canal right by Exeter's City Centre.
All ROCs Walking for Health walks are open to everyone and provide a fun chance to work up to your 150 minutes of...
