Art lovers will have a chance to get an exciting preview of the work of Devon Open Studios artists at gloss-Art Exeter this summer within their stunning multi-artist exhibition of work by Devon Artist Network artists.
Devon Artist Network (DAN), a membership organisation committed to raising awareness of visual arts, with over 800 artist members, produces the Open Studios event annually.
Forty-five percent of the 60 DAN artists on show at Gloss will also be opening their studios later in the year, all over Devon between 7 September and 22 September, therefor enabling the...
Popular artists John Hubbard and Adam Buick are both having their work showcased in Topsham Art Room. This exhibition brings together two artists who work with natural materials to describe the core elements of nature; water and earth, the essence of life.
John Hubbard uses vine charcoal in his series of vigorous drawings entitled Leonardo in Scotland. This impressive work was inspired by the ‘Deluge’ drawings by Leonardo held in the library of Windsor Castle.
They express the movement and dynamics of rushing, swirling water; tumbling currents, rocks and twisted trees...
Liverpool’s Gary Murphy is widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists in the UK, receiving many local and nationwide awards. Following on from last years sell out show, Gary and his band are back to pay tribute to his personal guitar hero, Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits.
More than a thousand people turned out to say farewell to Bishop Michael and his wife, Esther, in a moving service at Exeter Cathedral.
Bishop Michael has retired as Bishop of Exeter after 13 years in the role.
In his sermon, he said he wasn't very good at goodbyes but this time he was letting go not just of his role as Bishop but of his 40 years of ministry.
He said he had been forced to ask himself: "What are the things that really matter, and why? In one sense it has posed that sharp question – what is true and real in your life, Michael?"
Learn to Fly Fish at Kennick Reservoir, Christow near Exeter
Full Day sessions from 10am to 4pm Starting with the basics of equipment, casting techniques, knots, fly selection, fishing techniques, playing and landing a fish. Also opportunity to fish in the afternoon.
Price includes tuition, loan of all tackle and fishing permit. All places must be booked in advance.
Choice of Dates: Sun 7 July Sat 27 July
Cost £25.00 payable in advance to South West Lakes Trust For full details or to book a place please contact Mike Holland on 01392 354019 (07557 633742) or...
Exeter-based Radiance MediSpa run by mother and daughter team Dr Ros Debenham and Katie Debenham hosted its first corporate event since opening in the spring. The title of this month’s event was ‘Visioning your business’. The luxurious venue was utilised by GrowthAccelerator which helps small businesses expand with on-going support for business strategy.
Guests were welcomed with a glass of champagne and enjoyed taster sessions from Radiance MediSpa therapists followed by presentations from Katharine Bourke of GrowthAccelerator and Dr Ros Debenham.
A new seaside pad with a million pound price tag has been snapped up - by a family of otters. The prime site at Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, overlooks Beacon Cove and Tor Bay.
Bradley’s Estate Agents Area Manager Darren Hole commented: “This is a prime location with stunning panoramic views, convenient for the harbour and for town centre shops. The grounds are perfect for al fresco dining - and there’s lots of local wildlife!”
The single-storey accommodation includes a bedroom and lounge area with a porch. The grounds feature two swimming pools, lawns...
Take That 2 are the UK's number one tribute act, and for one night only they will be performing at the Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday 26th July to help staff at Tesco Exeter Vale raise money for Diabetes UK; which is the Tesco Charity Partner 2013
Tickets are available to purchase at either the Tesco Exeter Vale customer service desk, or via the corn exchange website
Tickets are £20 each all proceeds will go towards Diabetes UK Tables of 10-12 can be reserved for you and your friends, and individual tickets are also available. Doors open 8pm
This atsonishing husband and wife duo sees Michael Weston King, former leader of cult 90's band The Good Sons, paired with one of the UK's finest female singers Lou Dalgleish in a musical partnership reminiscent of the classic country duos of Cash and Carter, or Jones and Wynette. Performing from their highly critically acclaimed album, "How do you Plead?", they sing of betrayal, regret, anger, guilt, revenge and hurt in songs that sound "like lost classics" (The Guardian).
King is widely regarded as one of Britain's finest singer songwriters, with 10 albums and countless tours,...
