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Devon and Cornwall Police are fully prepared to prevent and disrupt any illegal rave activity across the two counties this coming August Bank Holiday. In summer months the counties can be vulnerable to illegal incursions and raves, such as the problems encountered at Bellever and Davidstowe in the past. Each year police have to remove a number of illegal raves which diverts valuable resources away from regular policing and has a damaging impact on the affected communities and the local environment. As part of Operation Derig, beginning on Friday 22nd August, dedicated officers will patrol...
Duke Dumont was known as a ‘producer’s producer’. He was the name on a 12” record the DJ knew to reach for when he wanted to please the crowd, without them knowing who had constructed the mesmerising sonic confection they were dancing to. In 2013 Dumont topped the UK charts on with the Grammy nominated ‘Need U (100%)'.It became the most played song on Radio 1/1Xtra, and had Duke performing at over 200 shows around the world.The official video has now surpassed 17 million views on YouTube. Having ended last year signing an album deal with Virgin Records, Duke’s been in the studio nailing...
When is an underdog no longer an underdog? Is it when he’s the act who begins the Olympics Opening Ceremony? Maybe it’s when he has headlined both Wembley Arena and O2 Arena, two of the UK capital’s biggest venues? Or perhaps it’s when each of his records is bigger and more successful than the last? Or maybe it’s simpler than that: maybe an underdog is no longer an underdog when he connects in the way that Frank Turner connects, writing songs that inspire their crowd to reflect, to singalong, to holler along, to hold their arms aloft, all at once.
Award-winning artist and pupil of Robert Lenkiewicz, Nahem Shoa will explore the work of a number of artists in Detached and Timeless, including Bomberg, Lanyon, Heron and Clough. Exploring the different approaches used by them in conveying the landscape of the Southwest, he will build bridges between their paintings and other masters of the history of art. He will also discuss why, for British artists, the Southwest has been seen as a kind of paradise. Followed by Q&A session with Nahem and exhibition curator Martin Thomas.
Accompanying the exhibition Detached and Timeless:...
An illustrated talk by Michael Bird. Peter Lanyon, Sandra Blow, Richard Long – why was the landscape so important for British artists in the urban 20th century?
Focusing on the story of art in Cornwall after the second world war, Michael Bird explores modern artists’ continuing fascination with the West Country’s ancient landscapes. Michael has written many books and essays on art, including The St Ives Artists: A Biography of Place and Time, Art in Cornwall and 100 Ideas that Changed Art.
Accompanying the exhibition Detached and Timeless: contemporary artists inspired by...
A payroll assistant at Exeter and Exmouth based chartered accountants Thompson Jenner has taken part in a sponsored tandem skydive for local charity See The Future.
Fundraiser Kirsten Ziemer, who works in the firms Exeter office, took part in the charity tandem skydive from Dunkeswell Airfield near Honiton in early August and raised over £400 for the charity.
The aim of See The Future is to make people aware how important it is to have a regular eye test, not just for their general eyesight, but to check for many other diseases and conditions that can be diagnosed through...
St Thomas Cricket and Sports Club in Marsh Barton is reaping the rewards of a new 12kw solar installation that could slash the clubs electricity bills by up to 50%.
The club, which is now run as an event, conference and function venue, decided to go ahead with the 48 panel installation after the club manager cut his own electricity bills by 20% following the installation of solar panels on the roof of his own home.
Cricket Club Managers Mike and Sue Evans had panels installed on their home in Exeter by MIG Renewable Technologies just over a year ago and have so far received...
The Colyford Goose Fayre was revived in 1980 under the leadership of Colin Pady and has been held every year since then on the Saturday closest to Michaelmas.
A large number of villagers and friends dress in medieval costume and form a procession starting at the Elms. This colourful procession of many hundreds of people follow the Mayor of Colyford and his lady down to Springfield to the accompaniment of much music and jollity from the Mummers and the many providers of medieval music.
Among the entertainers there are mummers, strolling players, dancers and, the highlight of...
The much loved Creative Stiches & Hobbycrafts show is back, but this time is back with a brand new name! Stitch, Sew & Hobbycrafts comes to Westpoint, Exeter from the 25-28 September.
Share your passion for crafting with like-minded creatives and meet the experts who are sure to spark your imagination.
Discover the latest supplies from more than 180 exhibitors with the very latest products, ideas and innovations from the crafting world.
Make sure you visit Stitch, Sew & Hobbycrafts , Exeter this September. With so many fantastic features, inspiring ideas...
