Exeter Historic Building Trust presents a unique opportunity to view up close and actually touch the 15th century oak-beamed, arch-beamed, arch-braced roof of the refectory of the Benedictine Priory of St Nicholas.
This wing of St Nicholas Priory is open to the public on only a few days each year in May, September and this year for the first time, December.
Apart from viewing the second floor roof-space, there will be stewards on hand to answer any questions about the building.
There will also be guided tours throughout the day to see the 15th century Priory's...
The Scratch Perverts – a name that has become synonymous with HipHop and battle DJing ever since their formation in 1996. Their reputation as one of the world’s most progressive DJ collectives is unparalleled; two consecutive World DMC Team titles, Plus One’s World DMC Champion and World Vestax Champion titles, Prime Cut’s back to back World ITF Scratching crowns, and countless showcases and gigs all over the world.
The eighth Devon Wine Week special event this year takes place from 25 May-2 June.
Organised by the Yearlstone Vineyard near Exeter, Devon's oldest vineyard, decerning wine lovers will have the choice to visit several places around the county celebrating the very best that we have to offer with our award winning Englsih wines.
Participating vineyards this year include: Yearlstone, Bickleigh; Sharpham, Totnes; Pebblebed, Topsham; Manstree, Shillingford St George; Lily Farm, Budleigh Salterton and Castlewood. Axminster.
Participating Devon Food Venues during the week...
Two folk and roots duos emerging from the South West folk are joining forces to perform in East Budleigh’s Salem Chapel.
Solarference create sublime and mysterious music, combining traditional folk songs together with laptops. Their innovative live sampling techniques create a unique musical palette of atmosphere and melody. Nick Janaway and Sarah Owen have been performing together as Solarference since 2007, gathering a growing critical acclaim, and have been described as "Arresting, atmospheric and thrilling ... Solarference are one of the most original acts playing English folk...
The Cygnet Company present Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel.
The time is 1936: harvest time in Ballybeg, County Donegal. The Mundy sisters, trapped by poverty, escape the drudgery with banter and dancing to the Marconi wireless, hoping to find love and a continuing future together.
A warm and compelling play by Brian Friel, one of the greatest modern Irish writers.
A performance of this play will also take place on 17 and 19 July at 7pm at Poltimore House, Exeter.
The Cygnet Company present Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel.
The time is 1936: harvest time in Ballybeg, County Donegal. The Mundy sisters, trapped by poverty, escape the drudgery with banter and dancing to the Marconi wireless, hoping to find love and a continuing future together.
A warm and compelling play by Brian Friel, one of the greatest modern Irish writers.
A performance of this play will also take place on 17 and 19 July at 7pm at Poltimore House, Exeter.
Visit Otterton Mill to watch milling demonstrations. Water power is used to produce stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition. Otterton's millers are happy to answer questions and show you how they produce their stoneground wholemeal flour.
The mill building itself is open every day between 10am to 5pm, and entry is free. The ancient mill workings are fully open for public viewing, and the water wheel is kept turning.
We usually mill our signature stoneground flour twice a month. On milling days, our millers are very happy to chat to visitors and...
Soom T is the Glaswegian wonder known to many for her eclectic vocal stylings and mass collaborations having shared a studio and over 50 record releases since 1999 with the likes of The Orb, T. Raumschmiere, King Creosote, Miss Kittin, The Bug, Mungos Hifi, Bus, Asian Dub Foundation and many other style defining artists, securing Soom T’s coveted position as an innovator of originally developed music discipline.
After supporting Enter Shikari on their 2012 tour, Canada’s favourite good-time metallers Cancer Bats have announced that they will be returning to the UK for a mammoth headline tour in March 2013, which will see them playing here, at Exeter Phoenix.
To say that the tour with Enter Shikari has been a success would be a gross understatement. The band saw a packed out Roundhouse erupt into a human whirlpool of hyped up moshers and sweaty flailing limbs in response to an relentless collection of Cancer Bats’ finest.
The stunning evening's baroque programme will feature: Vivaldi – Gloria Pergolesi – Magnificat Handel – Chandos Anthem No. 9: O praise the Lord Conductor: Andrew Millington
Exeter Philharmonic Choir has performed concerts in the City every year since its foundation in 1846. It continues to delight audiences with its performances of both well loved and lesser known works under Andrew Millington, Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral and the Choir’s current Director of Music.
Tickets are £12 and are available from The Exeter Philharmonic Choir 01392 499211(or online on link)...
