Head gardener Kate Tuke will provide an enthralling insight into how Killerton garden is organised and maintained, along with the challenges of looking after one of Devon’s premier gardens.
Learn more about how this John Veitch garden is kept to the highest standard.
The talk will be followed by a two-course lunch of quality local produce in Killerton’s Kitchen Restaurant.
Art You Grew Up With - an Animated Exeter exhibition in Gloss, Barnfield Crescent Exeter features a collection of original and limited edition pieces from your most loved animations.
This exhibition is the first of its kind to be held at Gloss and will explore how the animation process has developed, from the drawing board to the computer screen. Original darwings, limited edition prinks and books will be available for your perusal.
So why not take a trip down memory lane and lose yourself in this enchanting and playful exhibition for all the family.
For a long time if you wanted to hear the most exciting new band in Britain, you knocked on a tall black door off the Lambeth Road. An aging British Rail building - part art studio happening, part squat – Studio 180 was where south London’s Palma Violets were gestating, away from sunlight and the world at large. A thrilling rock'n'roll four piece channelling The Clash, the Mysterians, and the Bad Seeds, from September 2011 they were holed-up here writing songs "their friends could dance to" and occasionally putting on celebratory, ecstatic parties about which word quickly spread.
The Nation’s favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, goes back to his stand-up roots for a new two-hour show.
Asking the big questions like: would the world be a happier place if Ed Miliband was Prime Minister? What are we really thinking while watching Shakespeare and and is Hilary Devey Jessie J’s mum?
Expect to hear everyone from Andy Murray to Colin Murray, riffs on everything from Jeff Stelling to bad spelling and at least one song about butter.
Warning: May contain puns!
Tickets are priced at £15 and available online www.comedyhall.co.uk
A host of acclaimed artists is donating work to an auction to support Devon in Sight on Saturday 23rd February from 2.30 p.m.
Those giving their work for free include Benedict and Tessa Rubbra, Margaret and Roger Dean, Hillary Goddard, Robert Jennison RWA, Jenny Pery, Peter Randall-Page, Lesley Kerman, Graham Rich, Janice Ridley, Kate Westbrook, Christine Lee, Martin Bentham RWA, Ray Balkwill, and Claire Oboussier and Vong Phaophanit.
Among the many highlights at the auction will be From St Ives Bus Station, by Kate Westbrook, Beech trees and bluebells by Martin Bentham RWA...
As part of the 2013 Exetreme imagination, children's literature festival in Exeter, Killerton is seeking dragon hunters and myth detectives.
Enjoy listening to mythical stories in Killerton's library and discover the myth of Dolbury the resident dragon. Have a go at creating your own story and take the myth busting play trail in the woods. For little legs follow the fairy tale trail to the rustic bridge and become friends Tom the bear.
Booking not required, normal admission charges apply.
Daily storytelling sessions in the library 12-12.30pm, 1.30-...
This fashion exhibition will have some of the most luxurious vintage fashion and accessories from the 20th century and highlight the ultimate in designer and couture clothes.
Glamorous gowns, gorgeous bags and exquisite shoes will be among the items on display against a magical new series of backdrops.
Open 11am-4pm. More information: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Rob Newby, is hosting a Valentine’s Masquerade Ball in aid of his chosen charity SOCOPS (Social Opportunities), on Friday 15 February.
Thick as Thieves provide the live music and there will be an auction and casino.
Tickets: £45, £80 per couple, £375 table of 10 to include dinner, complimentary drink and casino chips.
After party tickets: £12.50, admission from 10pm.
Dress code: black tie/formal wear, masks optional.
For more information click here or contact The Lord Mayor's Office on 01392 265525 or email emara....
Indie rock band the Kaiser Chiefs return to the Great Hall.
The five-piece, who played Pinball Wizard at the Olympics closing ceremony, are the recipients of various awards over the past six years, including three Brits, Ivor Novello's, plus other assorted accolades.
Conducted by James MacMillan, soloist Juho Pohjonen (piano)
Rimsky-Korskov’s effervescent overture - whose actual Russian title is “Svetliy prazdnik” (“Bright Holiday”), the traditional Russian name for Easter - reflects his fascination with the legends and rituals of pagan and early Christian Russia. It occupies a different world, ablaze with colours and lights, full of sheer vitality and visceral excitement...
