The incredibly talented country singer Sasha McVeigh is bringing her 'I Stand Alone' UK tour to the Phoenix Arts Centre on April 21st.
She's taken the US country music scene by storm. Sasha has performed with some of the biggest names in country music in America including Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban.
She recently played to a packed London 02 Arena at C2C. She's been booked to play mainstage at six American music festivals this summer.
Sasha is signed to WME, the biggest booking agency in the world and was the first British country singer to join the...
Lovers of the spectacular annual display of bluebells at Holyford Woods near Colyford will be delighted to hear that Bluebell Day is back, thanks to Mr and Mrs Elsey at Holyford Farm.
The celebration of the woods will take place on Sunday 3 May, and will begin at 6am with a Dawn Chorus walk starting from the car park at the top of Seaton Down Hill, near Tower Services.
Other activities during the day will run between 11am and 4pm at Holyford Farm, and will include guided walks, wildlife activities, craft and plant stalls and delicious cream teas on the lawn.
Acclamied theatre company, Out of Joint are bringing their production of 'Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage' about Welsh rugby legend, Gareth Thomas to Exeter's Northcott Theatre this May.
The eve of one of the biggest games of his life Gareth Thomas recieved a warning from the Sun newspaper that they were going to ''out'' him as gay.
This play tells the story of how he was not beaten by the media speculation. After getting 100 caps for Wales, he is now the world's best known gay sportsman. His hometown, Bridgend has fallen victim of intrusion following several deaths of young...
Acclamied theatre company, Out of Joint are bringing their production of 'Crouch, Touch, Pause, Engage' about Welsh rugby legend, Gareth Thomas to Exeter's Northcott Theatre this May.
The eve of one of the biggest games of his life Gareth Thomas recieved a warning from the Sun newspaper that they were going to ''out'' him as gay.
This play tells the story of how he was not beaten by the media speculation. After getting 100 caps for Wales, he is now the world's best known gay sportsman. His hometown, Bridgend has fallen victim of intrusion following several deaths of young...
Hijacked Festival 2015 | Exeter takes an adventure into electronic music’s rich history in the grounds of the city’s beautiful Powderham Castle, with artist displays and even a hot air balloon.
The picturesque grounds of Powderham Castle, the 600-year old home of the Earl and Countess of Devon, which stands in a beautiful deer park on the banks of the Exe estuary, plays host to the city’s second visit from Hijacked Festival – the nomadic electronic music and creativity-embracing experience that ‘hijacks’ idyllic city locations. Enjoy a bird's eye view of Powderham Castle and the...
A young visitor to Exmouth thought she had seen the last of her savings and treasured possessions when she threw some litter into a seafront rubbish bin – and her purse went in as well!
But the following day East Devon District Council was able to return the purse to a delighted Karis Atkins.
The town’s new ‘Big Belly’ bins have a rotating drawer front and the contents are compressed by a solar-powered ram. So there was no chance of Karis reaching into the bin to retrieve the lost purse.
Karis, a 16-year-old student from Exeter, was enjoying a day out with friends...
As two stalwarts of the Devon County Agricultural Association bow out after many years of distinguished service, the appointment of their successors signals both the ambition for a wider role for the DCAA and a firm resolve to reinforce the success of its flagship event, the Devon County Show.
At the last meeting of the DCAA Council, John Lee OBE stepped down as Chairman, with David Parish (Honorary Show Director and this year’s DCAA President) calling it a day as Vice-Chairman, both having served the maximum seven year term. Into their seats move two of Devon’s best known and most...
Almost all popular inventions today were created by scientists who had a very specific idea and went on to materialize it. To invent something, you have to go through a series of experiments with different calculations. However, in some cases experiments can go wrong, resulting in you creating something you never intended to make – a great product. Everyone on this list may not be a scientist, or even successful at what they do, but they had enough luck to create products that we simply can’t live without .
A three-day rugby training camp held by Exeter Chiefs and Newton Abbot has been hailed an ‘amazing success’.
More than 90 five to 14 year olds took part in the three-day Rugby Training Camp held at Newton Abbot Rugby Club, in the Easter holidays.
Boys and girls took part, learning rugby and multi-sport skills provided by qualified rugby coaches and 1st XV players. The training camp culminated with Exeter Chiefs star players Tom Johnson and Gareth Steenson getting involved on the final day, thanks to the Premiership side’s sponsor Centrax.
Gypsy Fire’s new ‘Acoustic Spectacular’ theatre show, propels you on a fabulous musical journey through style and time. Narrated by the mysterious ‘Creator’ this dynamic show combines breathtaking musical performances with an otherworldly theatrical ambience. Featuring the Award winning Ben Holder (violin) Will Barnes and Stuart Carter-Smith (acoustic guitars) and Paul Jefferries (double bass), these four virtuoso musicians weave darkness, excitement, exuberance and great beauty through some of music’s most iconic eras. A feast for the...
