Dave Smallshire will be giving us an illustrated talk on wildlife found on a winter trip to lowland Nepal.
Dave was an agri-environment adviser to farmers and the government before his early retirement.
He now leads walks for Nature Trek which takes him all over Europe, America and Asia. Dave has co-authored an excellent field guide ‘Britain's Dragonflies’.
Further deatils from Roger Hamling on 01395 274766.
Watch local history come alive at DWT's headquarters. Volunteer millers will be on hand to show you the traditional way of grinding grain for flour using historic watermill.
If you feel inspired to get baking, the stone-ground wholemeal flour is available to buy.
10am-noon
Free admission and there is no need to book in advance except for groups and schools. To enquire please call 01392 279244
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Musician of the Year (2009), Tom is a singer and fiddle player extraordinaire.
Drawing on traditional music from his Newcastle home with Irish, American and Scottish influences, he creates a truly original sound combining jazz, folk, bluegrass and classical roots. Expect a heart-stopping, virtuosic performance, punctuated by Tom's inimitable Geordie wit. Playing with Scottish Accordion Champion Leonard Brown on accordion and keyboards.
Tickets: £13.75 (price covers the music only).
To book, please call 01395 568521 or visit the Mill Shop in...
A return visit from winners of Best Duo in the 2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Kathryn and Sean are widely recognised as two of the folk scene's most accomplished musicians. Musical collaborators with the likes of Seth Lakeman (Sean's younger brother), Cara Dillon, the Levellers, Kate Rusby and Show of Hands, this husband and wife duo deliver an intimacy and strength of passion in their music. Kathryn's sublime voice and effortless delivery, combined with Sean's gifted guitar playing and masterly arrangements make for a captivating live performance.
Is your fledgling food or drink brand the next big thing? The search is on for the region’s most promising start up
Four South West businesses have joined together to form The Seed Fund – a start-up business incubator designed to offer one young, regional food or drink brand the support needed to grow and build a future-proof brand. The 2014 Seed Fund launches this week and is calling for entries to find the next Pieminster, Weston’s Cider or Wyke Farms Cheese. Applicants should apply online at www.seedsw.co.uk before 14 March 2014.
The master of blues returns! For almost 40 years, Kent and his beloved Leadbessie, a beaten up 1934 National Steel Guitar, have wowed audiences worldwide. His exceptional guitar playing and deep, intriguing voice combine to set the old style delta blues alight.
Kent's life stories of friendships and loves, the history of blues music, the men who developed it, and his incredible involvement with some of them characterise his shows and have his audiences laughing and crying in equal measure.
From Saturday 1 March, the public are being given the chance to see behind closed doors at Knightshayes on the outskirts of Tiverton; as previously unseen kitchen areas are being opened up for the first time in over forty years.
Some of the areas being shown in the servant’s wing, known as the East Wing, have been shut off from the public since the house came into the care of the National Trust in 1972. Much of the space was converted into a two storey flat for Lady Joyce Amory, the championship winning golfer and last member of the family to live at Knightshayes; and when she died...
Fresh from cycling around Devon with a miniature pig, comedian Tony Hawks combines story-telling, stand up, musical comedy and film clips to create two hours of fun when he comes to Exeter’s Northcott Theatre next week.
Tony is a new resident of Devon having falling in love with the county when he visited it for a screening of one of his films and is delighted to be playing in Exeter.
Jenny Hogg, Exeter Northcott’s media officer, spoke to Tony about his forthcoming show:
Tony, your show at the Exeter Northcott Theatre isn't a typical stand-up show so what can our...
