"Canny and uncompromising" is how Classical Source once described pianist Alasdair Beatson's approach to musical programmes. Certainly this talented musician has a well deserved reputation for sensitivity and insight, as well as a reputation for a wide and varied repertoire. Audiences who enjoyed Alasdair's West Country performances in 2012 will therefore be delighted to learn that he is to perform again at Lower Pulworthy, Highampton, near Hatherleigh, Devon, EX21 5LQ on Saturday 7 June in 2014, thanks to arts charity Concerts in the West, which organises the concerts...
No, not the Battle of Hastings ... or winning the Worldcup ... but the Mamas and Papas first sang ... Every other day of the week is fine, yeah, but whenever Monday comes, you can find me crying all of the time ... Not a sentiment I share although a cracking song to sing. Infact a number of songs feature Monday, often as a day of melancholy. For example, Rainy Days and Mondays (1971) from the Carpenters, I Don't Like Mondays (1979) from the Boomtown Rats, and Manic Monday (1986) from the Bangles. So it was a relief when one band called themselves The...
Exeter Respect Festival, the city’s annual celebration of cultural diversity.
Two days of free live music and performance, and a plethora of stalls offering children’s activities, information on local groups and institutions, fair trade and crafts for sale, food, a licensed bar and invigorating, friendly atmosphere.
Why not come to Seaton Tramway, situated in the Heart of Lyme Bay, to enjoy a fun and different evening out! With a variety of exciting new events for the whole family during the year, there are also a number of dates for your diary for the evenings.
31 May: The Blast - 60s Live Band
Have a great evening out at Seaton Tramway 7.30pm - 10.30pm.
Come along on a "Magical Mystery Tour" with The Blast and enjoy re-visiting the 1960's music scene performing at Colyton Station 8.15pm - 9.00pm & 9.30pm - 10.15pm, and enjoy a delicious barbecue style meal together with a...
This illustrated talk by historician Dr Todd Gray outlines the service and sacrifice of the men and women of Exeter in the Great War.
It will also show how the people Exeter commemorated the city's role through a wide variety of monuments and memorials, many of which remain part of the landscape of the city.
The venue is the Officers' Mess at Exeter University Officer Training Corps, at Wyvern Barracks.
Tickets are available from ABF The Soldiers' Charity Regional Office in Exeter 01392 492650, email: southwest@soldierscharity.org.uk
Crediton Parish Church presents an exhibition with flowers.
Crediton's annual flower festival this year will be taking the theme of 'Lyrics for Life' as its inspiration for some wonderful floral displays. This ever popular flower festival will this year be available to view for five days from 31 May - 5tJune.
Always stunning, and always inspiring the flower festival is a lovely day out for individuals and groups. Not to be missed!
Home made food and refreshments are available at the adjacent hall. Party bookings can also be arrnaged by contacting creditonbookings@...
Enjoy a spectacular RSPB heathland while looking out for reptiles, amazing insects and one of our most charismatic (and elusive!) birds, the Dartford warbler.
Walk finishes with a breakfast at the Hillside House Hotel (pay on the day) to chat about what the group has seen.
Take a 40-minute behind the scenes tour. See some of the reserve collections and find out more about the conservation, display and storage of objects.
10.30am and noon, £7 (£5)
http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/
Tickets are available online or from the museum reception in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
RAMM’s Fine Art collection includes Hartland Quay by the artist Alan Cotton. It is an excellent example of his use of the flat part of the knife to give broad sweeps of colour while the sharp edge adds precise lines. Create your own landscape using paint and pieces of neoprene to produce an interesting effect.
Parents are expected to stay with their children while they participate and must remain with them if they are under 8 years of age. Some activities are messy so please wear clothes that can get dirty. Aprons will be provided.
