Powderham Castle's next concert has been devised by Josie Walledge and is full of unexpected treasures!
Josie has assembled 10 superb singers for the largest-scale piece, Domenico Scarlatti’s Stabat Mater. It’s magnificent. It’s almost all in 10 independent parts, an absolute masterpiece of craftsmanship, creating a fascinating warp and weft of musical lines and textures. It’s accompanied just by continuo – cello and organ.
With so many voices available, an obvious next choice is a Bach Motet, Singet dem Herrn, a glorious 8-part piece, throwing two choruses from side to...
This Fathers Day is extra special as we are thinking of our Dads and remembering those who fought in the First World War 100 years ago, many of whom would have been fathers too.
The Royal British Legion have designed a commemorative banner that will be on tour around Devon to mark this centenary year. The banner will be on display at Powderham Castle on Sunday 15 June. Any visitors that wish to may mark one of the red silk poppies on the banner with a message about a family member who died in the 1914-1918 war, to help form a record of how the war affected the county.
Your chance to see one of only four surviving books of Anglo-Saxon literature anywhere in the world. This unique collection of poems and riddles has been at Exeter Cathedral for around 950 years.
Admission free (enter via the Library and Archives from Palace Gate), donations welcome.
Your chance to see one of only four surviving books of Anglo-Saxon literature anywhere in the world. This unique collection of poems and riddles has been at Exeter Cathedral for around 950 years.
Admission free (enter via the Library and Archives from Palace Gate), donations welcome.
Having studied printmaking for 6 years, Annabel has started painting again. She is particularly interested in the farm animals in and around Whitestone (near Exeter) and in the surrounding countryside where she lives. Annabel uses vibrant colours and a bold technique to capture the beauty of nature.
“In 2004, my family and I moved from London to Devon. I love the Devon countryside, being surrounded by mother natures beauty and very much enjoy trying to paint it! My background in print has a strong influence on my approach to painting- I have always seen a lot of colour in things...
Cricklepit Mill, home to the Devon Wildlife Trust will be opening for a special weekend morning of milling and garden activities on Saturday 7 June 10am – 1pm. The event is free and everyone is welcome to drop in.
Cricklepit Mill’s wildlife garden is an urban oasis in the heart of the city. The volunteer-led project has seen a disused overgrown area bloom into a wonderful wildlife garden.
Devon Wildlife Trust’s Communication Assistant Jasmine Atkinson said: "We hope that the garden is a place where visitors can come and relax as well as get inspired to help wildlife in...
Join us at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Monday 9th June for an afternoon of exciting summer jumps racing.
The fixture is the first 2-4-1 Monday of the season, where racegoers can enjoy two Paddock Enclosure tickets for the price of one when booked in advance. Tickets for this offer must be booked by 5pm on Monday 2nd June and can be bought at www.newtonabbotracing.com
Racing starts at 2:15pm and gates will open at 12:15pm.
Tickets at standard price can be bought by 5pm the day before the fixture. Tickets are priced at £18 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the...
Jess Bower, from Brixham has always kept horses but didn’t ever think she would have the chance to break into farming.
Now a full time agricultural student at Bicton and a steward at last week’s Devon County Show, Jess came to the College having had no prior experience of farming.
“Working outdoors with the animals and being in the tractors ploughing the fields is what I always wanted to do,” she says. “But I thought that because I had no experience in farming that I wouldn’t be able to do the agriculture course and that I would look stupid not knowing anything about...
The Grand Western Canal’s 200th anniversary was celebrated in style at the weekend, despite heavy downpours on Saturday.
The Canal hosted the Inland Waterways Association’s National Trailboat Festival to mark the occasion – and there was an impressive response with almost 40 trailboats entering the festival.
Although the rain on the Saturday was a disappointment, it didn’t dampen the spirits across the whole weekend. The Canal Basin attracted a good crowd on Sunday as people flocked to see the boats and the boat handling competition, and there was a massive turnout for the...
