A series of projects to investigate ways to increase farm productivity while reducing negative environmental impacts (sustainable intensification) will receive £4.5 million from Defra.
Three interlinked research projects will establish the Sustainable Intensification Research Platform (SIP).
The University of Exeter’s Centre for Rural Policy Research and BBSRC Rothamsted Research will lead a consortium of 22 organisations to deliver one of the SIP projects.
The £2m project will develop ways to understand the actions that are needed to ensure that landscapes can, at...
To mark the centenary of World War One, pianist Alex Wilson will perform a musical tribute to composers whose lives were cut tragically short during the Great War at his latest concert to be held in the Mint Methodist Church, Exeter.
Profits from the concert will be donated to the British Red Cross.
The concert, entitled The Banks of Green Willow, features much loved favourites by Ravel, Bridge and Ivor Gurney, a new work by James Whittle and a series of rarely heard miniatures by composers all killed in action.
Exeter based company LittlePod are hosting a unique event at Bickleigh Castle on October 17th and 18th, to celebrate the first ever National Real Vanilla day.
As well as having the chance to meet top chefs and celebrities the weekend offers a range of distinctive and fun activities including tea tasting, book signings, cookery demos and evening dinners with guest speakers.
Guests who will be doing demos and workshops over the weekend include the Vanilla Queen, Patricia Rain (who will be coming from California to open the event), the Exploding Bakery bakers (Exeter based...
Take a 40-minute behind the scenes tour. See some of the reserve collections and find out more about the conservation, display and storage of objects.10.30am and noon
Tickets £7 (£5)
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.
The Two Moors Festival (October 15th-25th 2014), now in its 14th year, is renowned for bringing classical music concerts at the highest level possible to Exmoor and Dartmoor.
Covering 1200 square miles of Dartmoor and Exmoor, the festival brings Bach, Beethoven and much more besides to the heart of rural villages . World-famous artists taking part in the thirty-one concerts this autumn include Viktoria Mullova, Trevor Pinnock and Kate Royal along with many other well-known and up-and-coming soloists and ensembles.
For more details please contact the Box Office: 01643 831006...
Exmouth Town Concert Band present a Patriotic Proms Concert, on Wednesday 15th October at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth.
The concert will be raising money for Exmouth & Lympstone Hospiscare, in memory of Ms Irene Holland who recently left the band a generous legacy. Director of Music Steve Grant will also select a piece of music in Ms Holland’s memory and this will be played on the night.
This promises to be a fantastic proms style evening, with the audience being treated to a selection of marches, war time favourites and rousing patriotic numbers.
The Apple & Cider Fair at Eggesford Gardens is a real celebration of the great English apple and all its many uses.
National Apple Day is the 21st October and autumn is not only when apples are at their best but it’s also the perfect month for planting new trees as the soil is still warm and the trees can get established before winter arrives.
“The apple and cider fair is the most popular of our autumn events and a real favourite with customers new and old” said Derrick. All manner of goodies will be available to taste and buy including ciders, juices, ales, country...
The third Sidmouth Science Festival will take place from 12th to 19th October 2014 and the overall theme continues to be "Science in our lives".
The Festival aims to inform, educate and inspire everyone, particularly students in Sidmouth and other participating schools in the area.
Science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) disciplines impact on our everyday lives by integrating art, music, dance and drama with serious technical talks. There will be events for all age groups and all parts of the community, including activities for schools and families as well...
Bride: The Wedding Show returns to Westpoint Arena, Exeter for its 5th year this autumn.
The show will bring together over 150 regional wedding suppliers who will be on hand to help brides-to-be plan their perfect day as well as a host of live entertainment, 3 stunning choreographed catwalk shows daily, hair and beauty demonstrations, free copies of South West Bride magazine and much more.
Tickets cost £5 in advance from www.theweddingshow.co.uk and £7.50 on the day.
