Blues and Rock star in Exeter tonight

Guitarist Larry Miller, hailed by Classic Rock’s The Blues magazine as “Keeper of the British blues – rock flame” in a recent 5 page article, is appearing with his band at The Exeter Phoenix this Thursday 20th March.

After years on the road, which in the early days included regular headline spots at London’s Marquee Club and appearing at the famous Reading Festival, Larry is gaining the recognition he deserves for his exceptional guitar playing and showmanship. His eighth and most recent album is a live double CD titled ‘Live & Outlawed’ which captures his explosive live...

The Bike Shed Theatre welcomes 'After What Comes Before'

Authored by lamorna
Posted: Thu, 03/20/2014 - 10:47am

Manic Chord Theatre's production of 'After What Comes Before' at the Bike Shed Theatre last Monday (17th March), was a real treat for the senses, leaving the audience in fits of laughter from start to finish.

The story follows a Neuroscientist, Psychologist and Physicist as they try to create a machine which can extract thoughts. Highly energetic and playful, the company submerged the audience in a mad world of Quantum partying, flying cashew nuts and absurd game play. Surprising twists in the tale kept our attention firmly on the three confident young men on stage as they took us...

Golf news from Exeter Golf and Country Club

Authored by jenniashford
Posted: Thu, 03/20/2014 - 10:28am

Steve Boyd had his first hole in one on Saturday using a 7 iron on the Par 3 4th Hole. Congratulations Steve!

Men's news:

Gents Fourball Betterball:

John Hayman & John Ware won the Saturday Fourball betterball Competition with a fine score of 45 points. This beat the early starters (and first out group) of Roger Dickinson and James McMurdo. Rounding off the prize winners were Malcolm Gifford & Robert Simpson, beating Chris Furzer and Mark Crouch on the Back 9 with 43 points. The Captains Mail on Sunday team played on Sunday against East Devon, with East...

7 reasons why you should laugh more

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Thu, 03/20/2014 - 6:28am

You may have heard the saying that “laughter is the best medicine.” Well, research has shown time and time again that laughter is great for your health – but that’s just one of seven reasons why you should laugh more…

Reason 1 – Strong Medicine for Mind & Body

Laughter is an amazing source of physical and emotional healing. Physically, laughter improves deep breathing, blood flow and boosts your immunity. Emotionally, finding the humor in even the most difficult things we face can be a powerful step to bringing some light into what can often seem a depressing situation...

Crikey It's Vintage

Event Date: 
22/03/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter

80 stallholders with inside and outside pitches, pop up beauty parlour, retro photo-shoot, fashion shows, entertainment, classic cars and lots more!

10am-4pm, admission £1.50.

Evening entertainment: Crikey! It’s a Party

8.30pm-12.30am

Featuring Jack Rabbit Slim, The Sugar Bullets, DJ Louie Louie, fire eaters and Burlesque.

£12.50 in advance, £15 on the door.

Further information and ticket inforamtion: www.crikeyitsvintage.co.uk or on the Facebook page.

Nine days to save Chagfarm

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 03/19/2014 - 4:47pm

Chagfarm, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, has nine days left of its 8-week Crowdfunder campaign to raise the much-needed £5,300 and secure the farm’s future.

With £9,700 already raised via 136 backers from the philanthropic Crowdfunder community, the Farm Directors have stepped up their campaign and introduced a new prize draw for all pledgers to encourage last minute donations, including an Ashburton Cookery School voucher and a meal for two including wine at Parke Café in Bovey Tracey. In exchange for donations starting at £5, there are a wide-variety of rewards up...

Ed Byrne - Roaring Forties

Event Date: 
30/04/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Phil McIntyre Entertainments Proudly Presents: Ed Byrne: Roaring Forties A self-confessed "miserable old git" since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his Forties.

While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sportscar, Ed embraces middle age with open arms.

Come join him, as he truly comes of age and gives out his clarion cry: "I am in my Forties. HEAR ME ROAR!"

Blake

Event Date: 
26/04/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Mixing eclectic classical and pop songs with rich harmony vocals, harmony singers Blake launched their first album in 2007, just 6 months after reuniting as friends on Facebook.

The debut album went straight to number One in the UK Classical Album Chart and into the Top Twenty Pop Chart During summer 2010, the band were invited twice to Buckingham Palace to perform for Royalty, fuelling worldwide press speculation that the band would be asked to sing at the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Blake were requested by America's The Today Show, to perform their song...

Comedy Cafe

Event Date: 
19/03/2014 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

April's Comedy Cafe sees the return of Paul Eastwood - Dont forget a light meal is included in the price £12.00 per ticket, a real value night out!

The name Paul Eastwood springs to mind when a top class act is required by discriminating clients - he is a leader of a new breed of modern comedy entertainers breathing fresh life into the entertainment industry.

Paul's career to date is a success story, having made a real name for himself on the national and international circuits, he is now regarded as a number one comic with the natural ability to walk into any situation and...

Elio Pace performs The Billy Joel Songbook

Event Date: 
18/04/2014 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Elio continues to thrill audiences around the world with his soulful voice and amazing piano playing.

With his unique blend of pop, rhythm & blues, jazz and rock ’n’ roll, Elio’s songwriting has captured the attention and the hearts of music lovers worldwide.

Elio has performed with a wonderful array of stars such as Brian May, Huey Lewis, Albert Lee, Craig David, Alfie Boe, Westlife, Lulu, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Katie Melua, Raul Malo, Rumer and Ronan Keating, to name but a few. We are proud to present Elio performing The Billy Joel Songbook. Book early to avoid...

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