Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular comic opera set in Japan, but satirising British politics and institutions, and presented by the society which was brought you The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, Half a Sixpence and My Fair Lady in recent years.
Starring well known local artistes Sarah-Jane Berry, Debbie Broome, Kathy McLaughlan, Vicky Campbell, John Burgoyne, Steve Vernon, Selwyn Kussman, Nigel Broome and Brian Rees.
7.30pm daily, 2.30pm matinee on Saturday.
Tickets: £14/£10 children in full time education (matinee only).
Sidmouth Amatur Dramatic Society presents Calendar Girls
A group of extraordinary women, members of a very ordinary Yorkshire WI,persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an uplifting and inspiring true story that is quirky, poignant and hilarious.
Guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!
Patients requiring the use of wheelchairs at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust are enjoying a better service thanks to the creative skills of a member of staff.
Jason Maddocks, portering manager at the RD&E, came up with an idea of how to improve the design of the current hospital wheelchair intravenous (I.V.) poles – an idea which also scooped an award at the hospital’s spring Extraordinary People Awards.
While transferring patients across the hospital, Jason had noticed that some medical pumps tended to slide down the current I.V pole and others became...
Devon County Antiques Fairs are holding their next antiques and collectors fair at The Matford Centre on Saturday 14 December.
There will be a huge selection of quality antiques of all sorts, silver, jewellery, furniture of all periods, retro items, vintage clothing, collectables of every sort, home furnishings, books, postcards, pictures, prints, coins, medals, toys on offer.
Admission: 9am-10am £4, 10am-4.30pm £3. Accompanied children under 16 free.
Gravitas Recruitment SW Ltd are pleased to be sponsoring the Guildhall Stage for the Oxjam Takeover Festival 2013 in Exeter on the 19 and 20 October.
Oxjam began in 2006, with the aim of creating a network of music-loving people across the UK, all united by a shared goal - to raise money to fight poverty and suffering around the world. Six years on and they're still going strong, with hundreds of incredible gigs taking place each October.
With up to 120 acts performing at various venues in and around Exeter over the course of the weekend it promises to be an event not to be...
Starting at A la Ronde, the circular walks take in National Trust’s Lower Halsdon Farm and part of the Exe estuary trail.
It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the farm and wildlife of the area.
The walks are approx 2.5 miles long and take place 10am – 12.30pm and 1pm – 3.30pm. Places are free but numbers are limited so please book in advance by phoning A la Ronde on 01395 265514.
No charge but please book places in advance on 01395 265514.
Normal admission charges apply.
Weatherproof clothing and stout footwear, binoculars would be useful if...
Lots of free fun activities for Hallowe'en Join everyone in the grounds for lots of games and activities to keep you warm, including the Halloween quiz trail.
There wil be pumpkin carving with NT Ranger Kate from 10.30am-12.30pm. Please bring your own pumpkin, but carving tools will be provided.
