The Bon Jovi Experience

Event Date: 
27/06/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Bon Jovi the greatest stadium rock band of all time is now re-created in theatres by the sensational Bon Jovi Experience. The only tribute band in the world to have shared the stage with the real McCoy.

Divulge in an evening of music that sold 120million albums worldwide and won the band a place in the UK Music Hall Of Fame. This show includes all the hits: Livin' On A Prayer, You Give Love A Bad Name, Keep The Faith, Bed Of Roses, Always, Bad Medicine, It's My Life and many, many more.

Tickets £17.50/£20 doors Box office: 01392 665938

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Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes

Event Date: 
07/06/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

Albert Lee, by common consent one of the world's finest guitar-players, needs no introduction to Country Music & Rock fans. He has worked with some of the world's top artists, from Emmylou Harris to the Everly Brothers and Dolly Parton to Eric Clapton.

Hogan's Heroes is a multi-talented band featuring some of the top musicians in the UK.

They were formed by their namesake Gerry Hogan over 20 years ago, specifically to back Albert. Their first gig took place in 1987 at Gerry's annual festival for pedal steel guitar. They have played together on a regular basis since that...

Exeter Comedy Club

Event Date: 
06/06/2014 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

We have told you before but we don't mind saying it again:

It's one of the best comedy clubs in the country

Four top performers from the national stand-up circuit

Cabaret-style, everyone gets a seat at a table

Tables reserved for parties of 4 or more

Bar open throughout and pizzas served to your table

All you really need to know though is that it is a cracking evening of top quality comedy!

Sorry 16+ only

Tickets £12 (£10 if purchased before Friday 16 May)

8.30pm (doors 7.45)

Box office: 01392 665938

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D-Day Parade and open air service

Event Date: 
08/06/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Phear Park, Exmouth

An open air service is being held on Sunday 8 June in and around the D-Day Wall of Remembrance in Phear Park, Exmouth

The parade marches off at 10.15am and the service starts at 10.45am.

Three Bands will be in attendance - The Corps of Drums from the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Band, The Exeter Pipes & Drums Band and The Exmouth Town Concert Band.

Exeter research centre wins property award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/28/2014 - 2:40pm

Exeter's Research, Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building has won a prestigious property award. Judges of the Michelmores and Western Morning News Property Awards commended the building as a "real asset" for Exeter. They praised its "brave design" and "dramatic" interior, as well as its low carbon footprint. Judges also felt the facility would help attract high-end jobs to Exeter, as well as improve the standard of healthcare, research and discovery. The new building enables researchers to test patients, analyse samples, design and carry out case studies and communicate with...

Beach Time Summer Fete

Event Date: 
14/06/2014 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Woodwater Academy, Woodwater Lane, Exeter (Broadfields)

A fun-filled afternoon is promised on 14 June when the Friends of Woodwater Academy hold a Beach-time Summer Fete.

There will be plenty going on to keep the whole family entertained including displays and attractions including pony rides, bouncy castle, surf simulator, silent auction, coconut shy, hoopla, draw tickets, colour stall, face painting, refreshments and lots more.

Noon-4pm

Admission 50p.

Dramatic video of out-of-control boat

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 05/28/2014 - 2:15pm

The RNLI has released footage today of the dramatic moment a lifeboat crew from tackled an out-of control motorboat in Teignmouth Harbour.

The video shows a crew from Teignmouth RNLI lasso the boat under their control before getting to the boat’s controls.

The small motorboat lost control after the boat’s owner fell overboard whilst leaning over the side to recover his mooring near Polly Steps

The owner had unclipped the 'kill-cord'-which stops the engine if disconnected- from himself and somehow managed to push the throttle lever to full power.

The result...

Women's cycle speedway taster event

Exeter based GB star Charlie-Jane Herbert is keeping two hands firmly on her handlebars this weekend, as she lends a hand at a free Cycle speedway taster session. The youngster, who has represented Great Britain in Cycle speedway both in Australia and in the UK, is working hard to get more women involved in cycling, by teaming up with a selection of GB Cycle Speedway coaches, and other elite riders.

With Cycling on the increase this year and all the excitement of The Tour De France 2014 in Yorkshire, there really is no better time to take to two wheels. Sunday 1 June, will be the...

South West Businesses Get Blogged!

Event Date: 
07/06/2014 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Oddfellows, New North Road, Exeter

On Saturday 7 June the South West Blogger Event will take place here in Exeter. The first major event of its kind to be held in the South West, it has been welcomed by local independent businesses throughout the city who are keen to make their mark amongst the UK blogging community.

The event will have a strong local presence, providing an opportunity for businesses to network with bloggers on both a local and national scale. Organisers of the event have worked hard to collaborate with the city’s independents, resulting in a strong South West flavour. Supported by Exeter Trails, a...

Drive your Dad mad this Father’s Day at BHP Fuel Fest

Event Date: 
15/06/2014 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Exeter, Clyst St Mary, Exeter

Dads will love the BHP Fuel Fest, the brand new motoring show, coming to Westpoint Exeter on Father’s Day, Sunday 15th June. With a day full of live action for the whole family to enjoy, Westpoint Exeter has your Father’s Day plans in hand. The fun-filled new festival focuses on cars and motorbikes, both classic and contemporary, bringing together some of the best machines around. With live shows and static displays throughout the day, as well as trade stands, children’s entertainment and a food village, the entire family is provided for.

The Live Action Arena will run throughout...

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