The Crediton Festival is a great gaudy umbrella for over 30 organisations in and around the town.
There is sport, drama, literature, music, workshops, art, history, food - think of something that interests you and chances are there will be an event to visit.
The festival runs from 1 June to 13 July.
Click here for a full running programme or further enquiries contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01363 772006.
The EXE Model Railway Society's annual showcase exhibition takes place this year on the weekend of 1 and 2 June.
One of the biggest model railway events in the area, the event is held at The Matford Centre on Exeter's Marsh Barton Trading Estate. The venue is adjacent to the Matford Park and Ride.
The Matford Centre is a spacious venue and will be full of traders. Disabled access is straightforward. Parking is available on site (possibly limited on Sunday morning due to car boot sale taking place at the venue). Children can get in free with an adult.
A very special summer workshop and concert on Saturday 1 June. As part of the orchestra's Tenth Anniversary celebrations, the Isca Ensemble will be staging a special all-day orchestral workshop commencing 10am culminating in a free concert at 7.30pm. Collection in the evening concert for Save the Children.
The following works will be studied throughout the day ' from scratch' and presented in concert format by 7.30 p.m. A real challenge for the players and conductor!
Programme will include :
Wagner : Overture 'Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Dvorak : Symphony No 8...
A rare opportunity to experience life in the late 16th century in one of Exeter’s finest historical buildings. With the exclusive use of the Priory, participants can immerse themselves in Tudor life with the History Re-enactment Workshop’s Tudor family.
Activities include cooking, sewing and needlecrafts, writing, still room work and song and dance. Bring an apron, notepad, shoes you can dance in and a packed lunch. Tea and coffee is provided.
10am-5pm
For more information email kate.osborne@exeter.gov.uk
Tickets are available in person or by phone using a...
The bi-annual Dunchideock Church Fete takes place on Saturday 1 June in the lovely grounds of Dunchideock House starting at 1.30pm.
As well as the many stalls offering plants, produce, bric a brac, books and more there will be a Children’s Fancy dress competition (all age groups up to 13), pony rides, a fun dog show, duck racing, skittles, Welly Wanging, rat splatting, a grand draw with excellent prizes, cream teas and ice creams.
There will also be a rare opportunity to visit the famous ‘Dunchideock Treacle Mine’ only open to visitors on Fete days.
Exeter/Yaroslavl Twinning Association Sobinov Children's Orchestra of Folk Instruments from Russia Monday, June 24, 2013 commencing 5pm at The Exeter White Ensign Club ‘Civic Welcome’ and ‘Up-Spirits’ Ceremony followed by buffet and concert. Entrance: £8 EYTA members, £10 guests. Contact Julie Parsons, 01392 278764 or email julieparsons.eyta@yahoo.co.uk in advance as there are a limited number of tickets available.
The Skints are a reggae and dub band of upstarts from East London. They mix Jamaican styles with pop hooks, grimey raps, filthy basslines and a punk rock work ethic to create a sound familiar to newcomers, yet unique below the surface. The band have toured across the UK and Europe with a variety of bands including Reel Big Fish, Gym Class Heroes, Less Than Jake, The Beat and The King Blues as well as making numerous festival appearances including at Devon’s Beautiful Days festival.
Exeter is one of the most vibrant and interesting cities in Great Britain which we firmly believe should be supported as a fabulous meeting and shopping destination with the new addition of this market regularly showcasing our local talent made up of small british businesses. Please come along and join in as we would love to see you.
Selling high quality goods, craft furniture, fashion and food. Regularly featuring live music and family fun Sundays, the Innovations Market was Exeter's first weekly food street market round St Pancras Church in Exeter' Guildhall Shopping area. Eat...
Your opportunity to have your work in the children’s gallery on the RAMM website.
Produce your own picture inspired by one of RAMM’s paintings, drawings or prints currently on display.
10.30am-3.30pm.
All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adults can watch/supervise for free. Some activities are messy so do wear clothes that can get dirty. If an activity is busy there may be a short wait.
Join us at Sandy Park, home to the mighty Exerter Chiefs, for the British & Irish Lions Tour taking place on the following dates:
- Saturday 22nd June
- Saturday 29th June
- Saturday 6th July
What better way to watch the Lions Tour if you're not heading to Australia...
Starts from 10am on each date - For kick off at 11am
Join us a Sandy Park & enjoy a British breakfast, Irish pint & watch the British & Irish Lions take on the Australian Wallabies. With pre-game banter from some of our very own Exeter Chiefs!...
