The nation’s most talked about entertainment show today confirms its brand new judging panel with Spice Girl Melanie B becoming the fourth and final judge. As part of the biggest selling female group of all time and the cultural phenomenon, which was The Spice Girls, Mel B has notched up a stunning 80 million record sales worldwide, including nine UK No.1s. She also has five prestigious BRIT Awards to her name. Mel’s signing comes after she appeared as a guest judge on The X Factor in 2012, where she lived up to her scary nickname with her straight talking approach. Talking about joining...
The State of the Environment in Devon and Torbay is the focus of a new report.
The online report, produced by Devon County Council on behalf of Natural Devon, looks at the current condition of the local environment and explores the fundamental relationship with nature for economic prosperity, health and wellbeing.
The full report is split into 13 subject areas which have a key influence on the overall condition of Devon and Torbay’s environment. These include everything from people and economy, to historic environment and land use.
The best one day agricultural show in the west! The Mid Devon Show offers a fun day out for all the family - visit www.middevonshow.co.uk to view the full line up, which includes farm demonstrations, arts, rural crafts, food & drink and entertainment.
Go along and support this special rural event, celebrating the best of Mid Devon.
Over three days Branscombe Festival presents performances from leading classical and jazz musicians, including stars of the international opera stage Ailish Tynan and Luis Gomes, dance band The Leo Green Experience, vocal ensemble I Fagiolini, cellist Philip Higham and the UK’s only fully professional ragtime band, Albert Ball’s Flying Aces with guest vocalist Patricia Hammond, culminating in a free concert by the Band of the Royal Marines on Branscombe beach.
Opening the Festival in the beautiful setting of St Winifred's Church, renowned vocal ensemble I Fagiolini bring you a...
This ancient West Country Fair has taken place each year under Royal Charter signed by King Henry 111 in 1253 and is run on a ‘not for profit basis’ by a Committee with volunteer helpers.
Programme - Times and venues vary each day with different things happening all the time.
The Chulmleigh Old Fair opens on the evening of Tuesday 22nd or the next Tuesday following the 22nd of July as decreed by the Charter when the White Glove is displayed outside the Town Hall at the opening ceremony. The Fair Queen, previously chosen by public ballot, is crowned then coins are thrown...
Captain Jack Sparrow* and the crew have been joined by a mystical mermaid from the ocean. She can't stay on loand for long so come and meet her while you have the chance.
Sessions are set times throughout the day. Pick up your session ticket on arrival. Price included with general venue admission.
fter the daytime celebrations in Tiverton on July 19th, there will be further events to complete this special medieval-themed day for the Feast of St James.
The Tiverton Portas team will be promoting a medieval banquet to be held in the historic Pannier Market building. We promise an evening of fun, jollity and excitement as we aim to re-create the scene of a traditional medieval banquet to end this special day.
There will be a traditional hog roast served a buffet and a full bar selling local beers, ciders and wine. All this to excite your palate while you are entertained...
A celebration of the very best, artists & makers based in the South West.
In the historic setting of Exeter's Cathedral Green this very special event will take place over two days on Friday 18th & Saturday 19th July.
This combination promises to be better than ever. Over 100 stalls in a unique tented village give the visitor the opportunity to see the work of the West Country's best artists and makers.
The lively, friendly atmosphere creates the perfect way to browse and talk to the makers of a diversity of work. Ceramics, textiles, metalwork, jewellery and...
Budleigh Salterton Music Festival runs 11-19 July 2014.
The concerts cover a wide range of classical musical styles, and are set in this beautiful East Devon seaside town with its own special atmosphere. So please come and enjoy our musical offerings, walk on the beach, and enjoy our pubs and restaurants.
A top class line up of artistes including The Pleyel Ensemble, Yuanfan Yang on the piano, Trio con Brio from Copenhagen, The Festival Orchestra with Sara Trickey, Susana Gaspar (Soprano) and Gary Matthewman on the piano, Laura van der Heijden (Cello) and Mana Oguchi (Piano...