Hospiscare Men's Walk

Event Date: 
15/03/2014 - 8:45am
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

The Men’s Walk is back for 2014 and taking place on Saturday 15th March at 8.45am. If you are male and enjoy walking, eating, drinking and rugby then this is the perfect event for you!

This year Wilkinson Grant & Co are sponsoring the 10K walk starting and finishing at Sandy Park - home of the Exeter Chiefs. Upon your return, you can tuck into a free Chunks pasty and a pint courtesy of Otter Brewery, and enjoy watching three Six Nations matches Italy v England, Wales v Scotland and France v Ireland live on big screens in the Exeter Suite! Registration is £15, and this includes...

Devon Baroque - Handel on the Move

Event Date: 
15/03/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
St George's Church, Fore Street, Tiverton

Devon Baroque classical concert directed by Jonathan Watts

'Handel on the move'

Works to be performed are the Overtures from his operas Almira, Agrippina & Giulio Cesare and from his oratorio Judas Maccabaeus, Sinfonia from Solomon , Sinfonia & Suite from Rodrigo, along with Oboe Concerto in G minor (soloist: Gail Hennessy), Concerto Grosso op.3 no.2 and Concerto Grosso op.6 no.4.

Tickets online from www.wegottickets.com or in person from Tiverton Tourist Information Centre, telephone 01884 230878

http://www.devonbaroque.co.uk/

Newton Faulkner

Event Date: 
03/03/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Great Hall, University of Exeter

Concert gig at the Great Hall with English singer-songrwiter Newton Faulkner.

Known for his unique, percussive style of guitar playing his debut studio album Hand Built by Robots was certified double platinum in the United Kingdom. Hand Built By Robots made No.1 in the UK Album Chart in August 2007. He released three singles from the album, "Dream Catch Me", "I Need Something" and "Teardrop". "Dream Catch Me" was selected Jo Whiley's Pet Sound on her daily BBC Radio 1 show and made No.7 on the UK Singles Charts.

Faulkner released his second studio album, Rebuilt by Humans...

Stone Lane Volunteers Day

Event Date: 
14/03/2014 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Stone Lane Gardens, Chagford

Did you make a new year’s resolution to get out more, meet new people and help with worthwhile charitable work?

Why not come along to this volunteers day. You can find out about the conservation and educational work the charity does in displaying their National Collections of birch and alder to the public and in promoting and exhibiting quality sculpture.

There will be a chance to meet other volunteers over coffee and biscuits, when there will be discussion of the variety of work we would like their volunteers to carry out – both in the office, at events and in the garden....

Chiefs unsuccesful in Saracens match

Saracens 23 Exeter Chiefs 10

There was no fat lady singing on this occasion – instead we had a Marilyn Monroe tribute act to contend with - but Exeter Chiefs’ latest outing to Allianz Park again hit a bum note.

Having come unstuck against both Northampton Saints and Bath in the past fortnight, Rob Baxter’s side made it an unwanted hat-trick of losses against the Aviva Premiership’s top three as hosts Saracens produced a powerful second half display to seal victory.

A converted try from hooker Schalk Brits, together with three penalties from the boot of fly-half...

150 Years of Exeter Archive Photographs

Event Date: 
05/03/2014 - 7:30pm to 26/03/2014 - 9:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Conference Centre, Northernhay Street, Exeter

40th Anniversary Celebration - The Isca Historical Photographic Collection presents '150 Years of Exeter Archive Photos (1860-2012) .

A rare chance to see the photographic evidence of the changes that have happened in the City of Exeter over the last 150 years. A remarkeable and extensive programme to be shown on the big screen. Narrated by Peter D Thomas

This four part programme will be held on different screenings.

Tickets are for the whole series of dates.

Wednesday 5th March : Part 1 1860 - 1914

Wednesday 12th March : Part 2 1915 - 1939

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Focus on Fashion 'Drop-in' at Killerton: Couture

Event Date: 
23/02/2014 - 6:15pm
Venue: 
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter

A selection of special Monday events covering all aspects of fashion, and featuring the wonderful collection of historic costumes and accessories from Killerton's fascinating collection. National Trust and Killerton Costume Curator Shelley Tobin will be on hand at these free drop-in events to explain the tips of the day or answer any questions you have.

Just pick the one that "suits you" best!

Each free "drop-in" event runs from 11.30am-1pm then 1.30pm-2.30pm. Normal admission prices to the House apply.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton/

The Selecter

Event Date: 
07/03/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Exmouth Pavilion is proud to present in association with Midnight Mango - The Selecter. "Too Much Pressure” released by this important and influential platinum selling band in Feb 1980 remains a classic touchstone for a generation of Ska lovers and the band are excited to announce they will be playing the album in its entirety plus a selection of other much loved Selecter tracks and some new surprises at concerts throughout 2014.

Mixing punk, ska and reggae, ‘Too

Much Pressure’ successfully reflected the social and political issues of the early Thatcher years in Britain and...

Double Bill of Comedy Plays with Supper

Event Date: 
28/03/2014 - 7:30pm to 29/03/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Broadclyst Victory Hall

A DOUBLE bill of comedy and supper evenings is on offer at Broadclyst Victory Hall.

Following on from the sell-out successes of Calendar Girls and this year’s pantomime Snow White, the Broadclyst Theatre Group is busy rehearsing two One-Act comedy plays.

“This will be a lovely relaxing evening, full of laughter, fun and food,” said the group’s spokeswoman Liz Straw. “Our previous comedy play evenings have proved very popular, so book early.”

Two Fat Men features Duncan and George who have been forced by their wives to attend Weight Busters. Surrounded by women and...

Joan Armatrading brings her first solo world tour to Exeter

Over her 42 years of touring Joan Armatrading has never done a solo world tour.

For her last major tour she has decided that this is the perfect time to perform her first ever full scale solo concerts, and will be performing at Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday 21 November.

Her performances will include songs that span her entire career so far.

Joan said: "I will never retire but this will be the last major tour that I will undertake. For the first time these concerts will be me solo on stage playing the guitar, piano and singing.

"I want these concerts to be a...

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