Oktoberfest

Event Date: 
25/09/2014 - 12:00pm to 27/09/2014 - 10:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter

A wonderful weekend of live entertainment and a large selection of local beers

Public Service Broadcasting and Baka Beyond will be headlining the stage on 27 September. Zuri Aura, Keiko Rise, Jason Baxter have also been confirmed.

Get down for great music, food and of course a range of delicious beer.

Fancy dress is encouraged!

Food will be available from the Charcoal BBQ.

Tickets:

Thursday Student night - £5

Weekend (Friday & Saturday) £19.50

Saturday only (from 5pm) £12.50

Further details and online bookings: www...

The West Country Historic Omnibus and Transport Trust Rally

Event Date: 
21/09/2014 - 9:00am
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

The West Country Historic Omnibus and Transport Trust (WHOTT) will be holding their 12th annual rally at the Westpoint, nr Exeter on 21 September.

Owners of historic buses, coaches and lorries will be meeting together to take a step back in time. View restorations of historic vehicles from around the south west and see how people used to travel around the counties. A great day out for the whole family.

WHOTT's mission is to establish and preserve for posterity a representative selection of omnibuses and other vehicles from the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and...

The Rogues Review

Event Date: 
20/09/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Hall, Stepcote Hill, Exeter

'A Hell-raising fund-raiser for The Hall Exeter'

This event is an intimate fund raising gig for The Hall Exeter, and a taster for the forthcoming The Rogues Gallery tour..

Tickets are limited to 50 and only £10.00 (including free entry into a multi-prize raffle) so don't miss the chance to be part of the first authentic Vaudeville Music Hall experience to come to Exeter - with The Copperfield Ensemble Project, Miss Von Trapp, Miss Angelique Dominique, Gurdybird & Luna L'amour!!

The Hall Exeter is a new and unique Arts, Education & Community Centre in Exeter...

Topsham Beer and Bacon Festival

Event Date: 
20/09/2014 - 3:15pm to 21/09/2014 - 3:15pm
Venue: 
Topsham Rugby Club, Exeter

The 2014 Topsham Beer and Bacon Festival is a fun two day weekend for the whole family who love good food and good ale.

Highlights include

Your own Topsham Beer and Bacon Festival Tasting Glass

Local Brewery Bars with Guest Draft Beers

Street Vendors selling pork and BBQ based food

Raffles and competitions in aid of charity Hospiscare

Live music from local bands

...and of course beer tastings!!

Hog Roast

Slow roasted pulled prk, smoked bbq pork & beef.

Tickets are £5 per day or £8 for the weekend when...

Your local fire station needs you!

Ottery St Mary Fire Station is hosting an open evening for prospective on-call firefighters on Wednesday 27 August 2014 starting at 7pm.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is looking for people in the Ottery St Mary community to be on-call or ‘retained’ firefighters.

No previous experience of fire-fighting is necessary for this role – the ideal prospective firefighter starts with a commitment to the community, a positive attitude and a good level of fitness.

This is an opportunity for men and women who live and/or work within five minutes response time...

St Thomas Community Festival

Event Date: 
13/09/2014 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
St Thomas Pleasure Ground, Exeter

The local community in St Thomas, Exeter, has come together and organised the second local community festival which is being held in the St Thomas Pleasure Grounds.

There will be lots to see and enjoy, with great local bands and musicians playing, a community tent with various family activities, workshops and demonstrations.

Around the park visitors will find numerous stalls run by local traders and crafters, face painting, fun activities for children and a Bouncy Castle.

You won’t go hungry as there is food and drink available, including vegetarian options, Ice...

Classic & Vintage Car Rally

Event Date: 
14/09/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
World of Country Life, Exmouth

The West Country Classic Vehicle Club will be presenting their 2014 Vintage Classic Event which this year will be attended by the children’s favourite The Minion and the Dr Who Dalek to name but a few.

Make the most of your trip to watch the Tour of Britain and pop into World of Country Life Exmouth where you can see a whole range of different sets of wheels.

Stroll through the Hall of Transport where you will see, amongst many, the Daimler used in the TV programme Mr Selfridge and the Charabanc used in the filming of Downton Abbey. You can explore the famous ‘Reg Imray...

Heritage Open Day

Event Date: 
13/09/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
St Nicholas Priory, off Fore Street, Exeter

A perfect opportunity to bring the whole family and discover a hidden jewel just a short walk from the city centre: Originally part of Exeter’s first medieval monastery, St Nicholas Priory is now presented as a richly furnished Tudor home in 1602 style based on evidence from inventories and archaeology.

10am-5pm, free drop-in

50+ Show

Event Date: 
18/08/2014 - 2:45pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

The 50+ Show is Britain's biggest exhibition for the active over-50s. It is a fun day out for everyone who loves life and wants to make the most out of life. Their motto is: Life is for Living.

Be positive and active at The 50+ Show West!

Features include: Craft workshops, fashion shows, cookery demonstrations, have-a-go-dancing, keep fit sessions, beauty makeover, health checks, music and entertainment, prize quiz, a climbing wall, seminars and information on finance, health, lifestyle PLUS a wide range of exhibition stands!

Register for free via www.50plushow.com...

Milling Day

Event Date: 
25/09/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Otterton Mill, Otterton

Visit Otterton Mill to watch milling demonstrations.

Water power is used to produce our signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Do come along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint!

Millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions.

Two sessions are normally milled: from 11am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 3pm. Access to the Mill is free, although donations towards the Mill's ongoing upkeep and maintenance are welcome. Donations boxes are sited by the...

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