Mingle Music presents The Beacons + The Wattingers

Event Date: 
01/03/2014 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
The Revelry, Exeter Quay

The Beacons are a four piece indie-rock band hailing from Exmouth. Taking influences from artists such as Two Door Cinema Club, John Frusciante, Alex Clare and Little Comets, the band has created a fresh, exciting sound and their energetic live shows ensure audiences are hooked from start to finish. Relentless touring across the UK has led to the band receiving a great deal of interest from BBC Radio and other radio stations, including interviews, sessions and airplay on BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Devon, Exeter FM and GasHouse Radio (Philadelphia, US). Recent support slots alongside Hard-...

The Day We Played Brazil Auditions Continue

Authored by Jenny Hogg
Posted: Mon, 02/24/2014 - 10:55am

Budding performers got their chance to shine last week as auditions for the upcoming community project, The Day We Played Brazil, continued in venues across Exeter.

Beginning at Exeter Northcott Theatre and also stopping at Exeter City’s St James’ Park and the University of Exeter Streatham Campus, singers, dancers and actors took part in the relaxed workshop-auditions which involved playing drama games, singing, and acting parts of the script in large groups.

One auditionee at St James’ Park said “There was a bit of script work, some great warm –ups and some movement,...

Seminar will discuss teachers' pay legislation

Following the recent success of the Performance Related Pay seminar held in Gloucester, Classpeople will be holding a second at Exeter Racecourse.

Classpeople will be hosting the opportunity for teachers and schools' senior management to discuss recent changes to teacher pay legislation on March 19 at Exeter Racecourse.

"The proposed changes to teachers' salary means awareness must be raised on how this will affect teaching staff and ensure schools are prepared for these reforms. We've invited teachers and schools across Devon to attend the event after a successful session...

Classpeople: Performance Related Pay Seminar

Event Date: 
19/03/2014 - 2:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter

Following the recent success of the Performance Related Pay seminar held in Gloucester, Classpeople will be holding a second at Exeter Racecourse. Classpeople will be hosting the opportunity for teachers and schools' senior management to discuss recent changes to teacher pay legislation on March 19 at Exeter Racecourse.

"The proposed changes to teachers' salary means awareness must be raised on how this will affect teaching staff and ensure schools are prepared for these reforms. We've invited teachers and schools across Devon to attend the event after a successful session in...

Spring Bach Concert : St John Passion

Event Date: 
29/03/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Mint Methodist Church, Fore Street, Exeter

Exeter Bach Society and Orchestra will perform JS Bach's sacred oratorio the St John Passion on Saturday 29 March in Exeter's Mint Methodist Church.

The St John Passion is a dramatic representation of the Passion as told in the Gospel of John. It was composed for the the Good Friday Vespers service of 1724 when Bach was responsible for church music at the St Thomas Church and the St Nicholas Church in Leipzig.

The Exeter Bach Society was founded in 1995 by Alderman Ramon Yeo, an accomplished organist and admirer of Bach’s many compositions. Since its formation the society...

The Big Cake Show

Event Date: 
28/03/2014 - 7:15pm to 30/03/2014 - 7:15pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

The Biggest Cake Show Ever in the South West!

Coming to the Westpoint Arena in March 2014, The Big Cake Show will feature celebrity chefs, competitions, baking demonstrations, kid's kitchen, Winners of TV's Biggest Baking Show as well as lots of opportunities to browse and buy with over 100 stands.

Featuring the chance to meet and watch the nations favourite baking chefs including, Mary Berry, Paul Hollywood, Phil Vickery, John Whaite, Edd Kimber and the MasterChef finalist.

For more details visit www.thebigcakeshow.com

Opening hours Friday and Saturday 9....

Nest Building and Spring Hunt

Event Date: 
23/03/2014 - 7:15pm
Venue: 
Escot Park, near Ottery St Mary

Spring is officially here! So come along to Escot and take part in our fun spring event.

Pick up a copy of our Signs of Spring tick sheet and see how many signs of spring you can spot in the park and in your own garden. This is the time of year when birds start to build their nests so come and have a go at making your own nest and decorate your very own stone eggs.

This event is free but normal park entry fee applies to non-members.

http://www.escot-devon.co.uk/

International Westpoint Antiques and Collectors Fair

Event Date: 
22/03/2014 - 10:00am to 23/03/2014 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

One of the largest weekend antique fairs in the country. Items will include a wide selection of antiques, fine art, furniture and collectables - up to 250 stands to view!

The fair is part stand fitted with furniture stands and table tops.

With ample free parking, a licenced restaurant, and catering vans, Westpoint provides a perfect venue to come and enjoy a day out at one of the UKs Premier weekend Antique Fairs.

So why not make a date in your diary to come along and see if you can find a bargain.

Opening Times: Saturday: 10am - 5pm (Trade only 8.30am -...

Charlie Dimmock - A Passion for Gardens

Event Date: 
16/03/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Love your garden? Or do you wish you could love it more? Here’s your chance to be inspired in this special evening with TV gardening guru Charlie Dimmock, hosted by BBC Radio’s Paul Harris. Charlie is one of Britain’s best known and best loved gardeners, featuring in no less than 12 series of BBC’s Ground Force. She has since gone on to appear in programmes like River Walks, The Chelsea Flower Show, Garden Invaders and many more. Recently, Charlie starred as Celia in the incredibly successful Calendar Girls and has even turned her hand to panto, playing Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.Come...

Lambing Sunday

Event Date: 
16/03/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Bicton College, East Budleigh

Baby Lambs and much more at Bicton College

A fantastic family day out for all ages at Bicton College, East Budleigh on Sunday 16 March from 10am to 4pm.

Take a tractor and trailer ride to the farm and meet the Bicton baby lambs, calves and piglets. Hold and feed the new arrivals and watch afternoon milking time for the cows.

Older children can have a go at low ropes, mountain biking or brave the tree tops lift as well as the many water activities that will be taking place on the lake. Anyone can have a shot at being a soldier with the ‘Are You Tough Enough’ assault...

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