Jane Eyre: An Autobiography

Event Date: 
11/10/2013 - 7:30pm to 12/10/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Award winning theatre company, Live Wire Theatre, bring their 5 Star production of Jane Eyre: An Autobiography to The Barnfield Theatre Exeter on 11 and 12 October, following the production’s critically acclaimed sell-out preview week in July at The Rondo Theatre Bath.

This classic tale tells the story of how from a miserable childhood controlled by uncaring adults, Jane Eyre makes her way to Thornfield as a Governess to the ward of the fascinating Mr Rochester. Dark and hidden secrets which lurk in every corner of this mysterious Gothic home threaten Jane’s hopes of happiness....

The Ramona Flowers

Event Date: 
11/09/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

‘Sometimes you hear music and something about it instantly gets you. You get that tug. It’s a combination of the melody, the lyrics and that unidentifiable something else that just makes you go ’Wow.’ Then as a musician you’re thinking ‘Wow. I want to do that.’ So that’s what we’ve been trying to do.’

The Ramona Flowers' music mixes electronica, rock, indie, singer Steve Bird’s incredible falsetto and a lot of emotion; showing that sometimes a gentler sound can shout loudest of all. They could be compared to the likes of The xx, or in parts even to Bastille who they were...

Le Navet Bête presents Once Upon a Time in a Western

Event Date: 
24/09/2013 - 7:00pm to 26/09/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

An interactive, fast-paced journey across the Wild West. The town of Kidneystone is threatened by outlaw and all-round bad guy Loco Pedro, who is secretly in cahoots with the Mayor to rob the town’s train of all it’s gold. Following the death of Sheriff Ned the town needs a new lawman but, unfortunately, this role falls to Rudi, the saloon’s piano player – who is just not up for the job. What Kidneystone needs is a hero! But where will they find…a hero….hero…hero?

Le Navet Bête are an award winning internationally touring troupe of clowns based in Devon, whose high energy,...

DWCA Country Fair

Event Date: 
01/09/2013 - 10:45am
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

DWCA (Devon Wildfowling Conservation Association) Country Fair.

Take part in various activities on the day, such as, clay pigeon shooting, dog scurries and archery!

Visit a huge variety of traditional country stalls including: the cider stall, stick makers, artists, blacksmiths, wildfowlers, gunsmiths, wood bodgers, fox hounds, BASC, clothing stalls and much more!

Free entry to the country fair.

www.escot-devon.co.uk

www.dwcacountryfair.co.uk

The Big Treetop Adventure

Event Date: 
24/08/2013 - 10:00am to 25/08/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

How cool is this Treetop Adventure. Get a birds eye view by learning how to climb big trees using ropes and then riding a zip wire down! Experience the thrill of jumping from heights with the Leap of Faith or try Crate Building! Under the watchful eye and expertise of The Great BIG Tree Climbing Company this will be an experience like no other!

Places are limited. Age limits apply to some activities.

£9 for tree climbing, zip wire and rope swing.

£4 for stand alone zip wire.

£4 for stand alone rope swing.

£6 for crate building.

Escot entry...

Messing About on the River

Event Date: 
28/07/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

An unforgettable day by the river that is great fun for the whole family.

River dipping, barefoot swamp walk, face painting, raft racing - bring along your own raft - no bigger than a 2ltr. milk bottle, gold panning, beaver dam building, otter holt building, fly fishing display and a BBQ!

Activities from 10am - 4.30pm

Minimum Donation: £1 per person. There is an additional charge for the BBQ and face-painting.

All proceeds will be donated to the local community charity, The Tale Valley Trust.

www.escot-devon.co.uk

Rinseout 10th Birthday (18+)

Event Date: 
05/10/2013 - 8:00pm to 06/10/2013 - 2:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

We marked the 10th year of Rinseout with our biggest and most memorable party to date, The Warehouse Experience. We promise to keep things moving forwards with a series of huge parties throughout Devon to celebrate the Drum & Bass phenomenon that has taken the South West by storm. Most importantly paying homage to you guys, the Rinseout Cru, whether old or new, who have joined us on our journey to where we find ourselves today. Here’s to another 10 years. Line-up on website.

Tickets: £15 BOOK HERE: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/rinseout-10th-birthday/ STRICTLY NO UNDER...

Annual charity summer fete

Event Date: 
10/08/2013 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
The Royal Oak, Nadderwater

Shovelhead are appearing at The Royal Oak, Nadderwater’s annual charity summer fete.

It’s set to be a great afternoon with all the proceeds going to ExeAccess, Exeter’s local mobility charity and Hospiscare.

There will be live music, pig roast, bric-a-brac stalls, skittles competition, Tarot reading, face painting, a grand raffle with fantastic prizes, and lots more!

Make sure you don't miss out a wonderful afternoon a your chance to your bit for charity.

The fun is happening between 2pm and 6pm.

Jewish Way of Life Exhibition

Event Date: 
23/07/2013 - 10:00am to 26/07/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Guildhall

The Board of Deputies of British Jews is delighted to be presenting the Jewish Way of Life Exhibition (JWOLE) at Exeter City Guildhall, as part of the Civic celebration of the 250 year history of Jews in the city.

The exhibit launches on Monday July 22 and opens Tuesday 23 July until Friday 26 July. The JWOLE exhibition will be open to everyone including local schools and residents, and everyone would be made to feel most welcome and are all invited to visit.

JWOLE has travelled around the UK for over 35 years. It teaches non Jewish primary school children about the basics...

Great Duck Derby

Event Date: 
14/07/2013 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
The River Sid, Sid Park Bridge in The Byes, Sidmouth

The Lions Club of Sidmouth stage their Great Duck Derby on the River Sid on Sunday 14 July.

The fun starts shortly after 2pm at Sid Park Road bridge in the Byes, with the children's and parents "duck and spoon" races, which will be followed by the corporate duck race with little red ducks.

The main duck race starts at 3pm when hundreds of ducks enter the River Sid from the Sid Park Road bridge and "race" downstream to the weir by Salcombe Road. Cash prizes ranging from £20 to £400 will be allocated to the ‘owners’ of the first 19 ducks that cross the finishing line....

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