Beginning a new venture used to mean applying for funding or getting a loan from the bank, but Ian Clifford from Sidmouth took a gamble on a new way of raising money for a new online venture called YouRock. He decided to try crowd-funding, a method of pitching an idea to the internet and gathering multiple pledges of support.
Ian said, “Asking people on the internet to back your idea is a very rewarding way of raising money for your project. You know that they will only part with hard earned money if they see real merit in what you are trying to do”. In August local papers ran...
Elgar : Introduction & Allegro Beethoven : Piano Concerto No.3 Elgar : Enigma Variations
Performers:
Conductor : Owain Arwel Hughes Soloist: Leon McCawley (Piano)
Bristling with energy the Introduction & Allegro is an intricately wrought concerto grosso for strings. Abandoning the expansive lyric nature of the Enigma Variations, the work that first brought him to public attention, or the imperial swagger of his marches, Elgar instead took the opportunity to explore a modern approach in a complex and densely packed masterpiece which still...
This concert tour celebrates the beauty of our magnificent and awe-inspiring churches, with performances of some of the most well known and uplifting sacred music. The Orchestra and the cathedral choir perform works by Thomas Tallis and Ralph Vaughan Williams, along with a new commission by Gabriel Jackson and Fauré's enduringly popular Requiem. There will also be a chance to hear the cathedral organist. perform French composer Francis Poulenc's grand and masterful Organ Concerto, in the 50th anniversary year of the composer's death.
The Fauré Requiem tour celebrates the beauty of...
Sidmouth Science Festival is being staged throughout the week of Monday14th October to Sunday 20th October 2013.
The aim of the festival is to inform, educate and inspire all parts of our community with regard to the importance and wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects. In addition we wish to engage widely to create a truly community led science festival. The theme of the event will be Science in our lives.
The festival will aim to show how science, technology, engineering and mathematical disciplines impact on our everyday lives by...
Exmouth Carnival Committee will be holding their annual Carnival Fun Day in The Strand, Exmouth.
There will be numerous stalls selling various goodies, face painting, a bouny castle, entertainment running throughout the day plus lots more.
Exmouth Illuminated Carnival Procession will start at 7.30pm from Imperial Road.
It will then travel along Marine Way into Exeter Road then The Parade before finishing at the roundabout by KFC & Capels. Entries will include local clubs, societies and groups, majorettes, small and large floats plus lots more.
Join up for a ride through two beautiful nature reserves, Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common, next to the glorious River Axe estuary, which plays host to an ever-changing selection of birds through the seasons.
Trips give you exclusive access to remote parts of the valley, where you are likely to see between 30 and 50 different species of bird during your 2-hour trip.
Birdwatching takes place with specialist guides and commentary from either Ian Waite or Donald Campbell on special trams trips in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and November...
Exeter Chamber Choir and AJ's Big Band in a concert of special jazz music in the city's cathedral.
Swinging His Praises is a "Mass for Life". This jazz mass is written by the choir's musical director Andrew Daldorph and features jazz psalms and other songs.
Exeter Chamber Choir was formed in 1997 from a nucleus of leading Devon-based singers. Previous musical directors include the composer-conductors Antony le Fleming and Graham Treacher. The current director is Andrew Daldorph and its patron is Emma Kirby DBE. The Choir’s repertoire includes works with orchestra, new...
BBC Radio 2 Best Folk Duo Whiles and Matthews Charity Concert
Winners in the Best Duo category at the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and nine times nominated since 2001 in the Best Duo, Best Song & Best Live Act categories.
Chris While and Julie Matthews' musical partnership began in 1993 when they were key members of the legendary folk super-group The Albion Band. In 1997 they left the band to concentrate on their work as a duo which has seen them tour throughout the world and gain an ever growing devoted fan-base. Their songs have been covered by a range of artists...
So what's the recipe for the weekend? Take over 25 local producers both inside the public hall & outside at the farmers market, offering a great mix of the finest local produce. Add to that hot local food offered from our fantastic hot food kitchen where on the menu you'll find a great range of easy to eat food for all the family! Add into that some great drinks from our finest local drink producers served in our bar. Stir in a large measure of great live music, child friendly entertainment & a fun, friendly, relaxed atmosphere...
