Exetreme Imagination is a festival of writing for and by young people, as well as for older generations who wish to celebrate our young people's achievements and reminisce over their own childhood memories.
With events at various locations in and around the city of Exeter, the festival runs from 16-24 February 2013.
The festival has grown up through a collaboration of partners across the city and beyond who all aspire to celebrate young people's literature, art and culture. Pre-festival projects have produced many exhibitions and performances waiting to be seen and enjoyed...
Villagers in Silverton are bracing themselves for the onslaught of an intergalactic battle between giant ants and evil lizards, aided by a dalek of course, as space wars come to mid Devon.
The terrifying creatures will land in the Exe Valley this February in a brand new space-age community musical.
The interstellar Ants in Space! bursts on stage at Silverton Community Hall from February 21 – 23 2013 featuring four live, action-packed, shows.
Tickets, priced £5 for adults and £2 for under 16s, are available from Silverton’s Post Office or from Trudi Bird on 01392...
Take this rare opportunity to visit our farm and have-a-go at some exciting, unusual and adrenaline pumping activities. A fantastic day out for all ages. Park at Bicton College and take the tractor and trailer ride to Bicton Home Farm where you will meet our agriculture team. Farm Manager Paul and shepherd Phil will be on hand with the agriculture students helping Bicton’s sheep to deliver their babies, but this year there is so much more to see and do:
Say hello to our new arrivals the calves and piglets
Come and grab yourselves a bargain or two at this fantastic event for all the family. Lots of clothes, books, childrens toys and games, and bric a brac.
There will also be refreshments available to buy, and delicious home-made cakes.
10am-2pm, entry is 20p for adults and free for children.
Enjoy a great afternoon of horseracing at the Bathwick Tyres Two for £10 raceday on Sunday.
With a listed novice hurdle race on the card and some cracking chases , two years ago this raceday attracted superb winners such as Fingal Bay and Spirit Son we are hoping for more of the same this year.
With the amazing offer of 2 for £10 and of course the children aged 17 and under coming in free, its one not too be missed however many are in your party. The first of six races comes under starters’ orders at 2pm.
A free bus service leaves Exeter St David’s at 12.20pm and...
Take a look at the evolution of fashion; see what is considered vintage and why certain items of clothing remain timeless objects of desire. Learn more about vintage fashion trends from the turn of the 20th Century at this unique talk from costume curator Shelley Tobin.
Followed by a two-course lunch in the Killerton Kitchen Restaurant
From 9 – 24 February professional photographer David Garner serves up a delicious feast of images in an exhibition entitled ‘While there’s tea there’s hope!’ at A la Ronde, the National Trust property at Summer Lane, Exmouth.
The photographs were taken as part of David’s ongoing project ‘This Sceptred Isle’, which explores a vision of British society that glories in tradition and heritage.
David says: ‘Tea epitomizes the theme of Britishness. Class, ritual and empire are all components of our national character that make us who we are today. There is a perception of the...
Join family history expert Mary Hyland of Plantagenesta for an informative 45 minute talk followed by an hour long workshop where you can start climbing your family tree.
There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and afternoon tea will be served (included in the price).
You should come with a little prior knowledge of your family, even if that's just who your parents or grandparents were.
Tickets £6 (£5 for FoPH), booking essential.
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Plantagenesta is considered to be the only family history concession in the country....
A chance to visit the historic Poltimore House Grounds.
Poltimore House is a sixteenth century listed Grade II* manor house just outside Exeter, originally owned by the Bampfylde family. It was a finalist in the first series of BBC Television's Restoration series in 2003 and is currently undergoing a major refurbishment project with the help of charity fundraising and grant funding.
Come and take a stroll in the grounds. Refreshments will be available in the Chapel. noon-4pm, free entry. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Enter Exeter's Best Charity Pub Quiz today and help us raise money for blind and visually impaired children and young people with additional needs.
Everyone is welcome. You can take part in the quiz for a £6 donation which includes a buffet. There will be a great raffle and drinks will be available to buy at the bar. We advise you to book your team's place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Click here to download your pub quiz entry form.
For more information please contact the fundraising team on 01392 454343 or email mgarrett@wescfoundation.ac.uk
