It's a great day for man’s best friend this Sunday (14 April) as East Devon District Council hosts a special Dog’s Day Out in Phear Park, Exmouth.
From 10am – 4pm people and their canine companions can enjoy a huge range of free activities in aid of The Dog’s Trust. Free micro chipping, a fun dog show, agility displays, a tombola and free giveaways are all on the cards as the council promotes responsible dog ownership in a fun, friendly way.
Over 15 stalls will feature merchandise, free goodies and a range of information from different groups, advising on dog health and...
Why not enter a team at Devon Air Ambulance Trust's (DAAT) golf day on Wednesday 18 September at the prestigious Bovey Castle, North Bovey? As well as enjoying a great value day out you can make a difference by raising funds to help keep both of your Air Ambulances flying. Entry costs just £280 for a team of four and included in the price is an 18 hole round of golf, a two course buffet, plus competitions and prizes. To find out more go to http://www.daat.org/events/our+golf+day+/ to download an entry form. Alternatively contact Caroline Creer by email c.creer@...
What can portraiture teach us about self and identity? Sandy Nairne, Director of the National Portrait Gallery and Chair of the judging panel for the BP Portrait Award, will talk about the portraits in this year’s exhibition.
Tickets are £7 (£5) and available in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours. Early booking recommended. www.rammuseum.org.uk
A welcome return from "the most remarkable bluesman of his generation" (Blues in Britain).
This charismatic multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and one man band is one of our most entertaining acts.
Eddie has the rare knack of writing blues songs that speak of now while paying dues to yesterday.
His performance energy is infectious, as his national steel guitar, rack mounted harmonic and suitcase (acting as bass drum) pound out driving rhythms to complement his soulful vocals.
Eddie is riding high on a phenomenal year in 2012, winning Act of the Year...
Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink is an annual event held in the courtyard of Exeter Castle and the surrounding Northernhay Gardens, right in the centre of Exeter.
Taking place over three days, the Festival also includes two evening Festival After Dark Events featuring live music, chef demos and a great atmosphere.
Now in its 10th year, the 2012 festival attracted more than 15,000 visits, with people flocking to Exeter to indulge in top-notch South West food and drink, see national TV celebrities, to learn from the many cookery demonstrations and workshops and...
Follow the clues and find the letterboxes in the grounds of Poltimore House.
On your return to the Chapel you will receive a chocolate prize if your quest is successful!
Noon-4pm, afternoon tea will be available in the Chapel. Activity charge of £2 per participant which includes one prize. The house and grounds open - admission charges apply, dogs on leads welcome.
This is a great opportunity for all quilting enthusiasts.
The show features a large display of quilts from all over the world as well as patchwork and quilting suppliers stands. Quilting enthusiasts and personalities will be on hand to "show you how", and workshops are available, which can be booked at the show on a first come, first served basis.
There are good on-site facilities including a restaurant, disabled facilities, easy and instant access with free parking.
Opening times: 10am-4.30pm. Tickets: £6 in advance, £7 on the door, seniors citizens £5 in advance...
An official replica of the Turin Shroud will be on display at St Andrew’s Church, Blundell’s Avenue, Tiverton from Tuesday 30 April until Sunday 5 May, 2013, from 10.30am to 4.30pm daily.
The Shroud will be on loan from Pam Moon, whose sister and brother-in-law, a local Vicar, worshipped at St Andrew’s before moving to North Devon.
There are just 10 replicas of the Turin Shroud, but this is the only one in the UK that is touring round to various cathedrals and churches.
The image is amazingly true to the real Shroud, but it is essential to read about it from the...
Peter Orlando Hutchinson project annual conference in Sidmouth.
This year’s conference is in two parts. The morning provides an overview of the context in which historical landscape studies have emerged and continue to evolve; the afternoon centres on Hutchinson’s pioneering influence, his legacy and the project’s attempts to walk in his footsteps.
