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...

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/

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