Devon’s Health Visiting Service gains Baby-friendly status

Devon Integrated Children's Services’ Health Visiting Team, which is led by Virgin Care, has been accredited with ‘Baby Friendly’ status having passed the stage three assessment of the Baby Friendly Initiative – a worldwide programme of UNICEF (the United Nations Children’s Fund) and the World Health Organisation. The initiative recognises that most of the barriers that prevent women from breastfeeding can be removed by access to well-trained health professionals, good quality support in the community and a widespread understanding of the profound health benefits of breast milk....

Luke makes the final five

Authored by Oli Justice
Posted: Mon, 11/25/2013 - 8:17am

Devon's Luke Friend has made the final five acts in the race to see who will be the winner of this year's X Factor.

He was described as that dark horse of the competition by judge Sharon Osbourne and Oritse from hit band JLS also backed the 17-year-old to win.

Before this weekend's shows, Luke told TED how no one was safe in the competition after he found himself in the bottom two last week.

He added: "Last weekend was hard but it's made me want it more now.The reality of being in the bottom twomakes you realise that you're going to have to bring your A game the...

Exeter Children's Orchestra

Event Date: 
15/12/2013 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Following another successful year of performances, which included a tour to Exeter's twin city of Rennes, the talented Exeter Children's Orchestra returns with their annual Christmas concert.

They will be playing a selection of Christmas-themed music to get everyone in the seasonal spirit. Guest performers this year will be South West Camerata, an exceptional youth string ensemble, who were invited this year to perform at the Edinburgh Festival.

Tickets: £5.50/£2.50 concessions for Under 16

www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Box office: 01392 665938

Exeter Comedy Club Christmas Specials

Event Date: 
10/12/2013 - 8:30pm to 13/12/2013 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Not one, two or even three but FOUR fantastic nights of the top comedians from the national stand-up circuit. You may not have seen them on TV yet but if you haven't - you soon will. If you've never been to an Exeter Comedy Club Christmas Special you don't know what you've been missing. It's the number one way to celebrate Christmas with friends or colleagues.

With Christmas party packs, mince pies, silly hats and some of the best stand-up performers in the country, what better way to start the festive season? We will even reserve you your own table if you book for four or more...

The Dreamboys Fit And Famous 2013 Tour

Event Date: 
04/12/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

After a massive sold out 2012 Tour, The Dreamboys are back with a brand new Show and Tour for 2013 titled - The Dreamboys Fit And Famous 2013 Tour

The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK's top male glamour show, perfect for a girls night out with your friends. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced. With special guest appearances on massive TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Pineapple Dance Studios, Loose Women, This Morning and The Only Way Is Essex, The Dreamboys have earned...

Jimeoin

Event Date: 
01/12/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Hilarious world-class stand-up from internationally acclaimed star of Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2012, Best of Edinburgh Comedy Festival, Jason Manford's Comedy Rocks and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.

No gimmicks, just great craic...

Tickets: £15

www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Box office: 01392 665938

Jack and the Beanstalk

Event Date: 
10/12/2013 - 2:00pm to 11/12/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Wonder Productions are pleased to be back at Exeter Barnfield Theatre this year to bring to the stage our ALL NEW production, Jack and the Beanstalk as part of our seven week national tour.

Times are hard for the Trott family; they have no money which means they can’t afford to pay the rent. The only thing they have of any value is their beloved cow, which they decide they have to sell. But when Jack is sent to market to do the terrible deed, he comes home with nothing but a handful of mouldy old beans – and that’s when the magic really begins!

Join Jack on his GIANT...

Clare Teal’s Festive Fiesta

Event Date: 
09/12/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Clare Teal’s Festive Fiesta – a unique blend of seasonal swing, cheeky latin grooves and a smattering of cozy fireside ballads to add a little romance; a fabulous 1950s themed cocktail party of sounds and songs made famous by the likes of Peggy Lee, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald.

Tickets: £18.

www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Box office: 01392 271808

Stan Hacking Band Christmas Spectacular

Event Date: 
14/12/2013 - 7:30pm to 15/12/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Join the Stan Hacking Concert Band for a wonderful evening of music. This woodwind, brass and percussion band will entertain you with a wide variety of music including marches, classical favourites, music from film and stage and of course plenty of Christmas classics.

This Christmas the band will be supporting the charities Devon Air Ambulance and ELF (Exeter Leukaemia Fund).

Tickets £9, only available from 01392 465462 / 01392 447672 or email stanhackingband@hotmail.co.uk

A Victorian Christmas

Event Date: 
18/12/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

‘A Victorian Christmas’ is a fun and festive celebration of the Yuletide our ancestors would have known. Following highly successful tours in 2011 and 2012, acclaimed historical entertainment company Blast From The Past invite you tojoin them in 2013 for an evening of music, song, stories and drama from the time of Dickens and Hardy.

The cast of musicians and actors invite you to join them for some of your favourite carols(with songsheets provided) as well introducing you to some more obscure but no less beautiful festive songs from the 19th century. They also perform a festive...

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