In April 2012 three women made a daring and unusual journey from one end of Great Britain to the other. Trusting only to their resourcefulness and the kindness of strangers, they made an 18-day, 874-mile journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats, completing their unusual expedition on as many varieties of transport as they possibly could.
“With wings wrought of wanderlust this show soars. A heartfelt love letter to the ineffable spirit of adventure”(Fringe Biscuit) In End to End they tell the heartwarming story of their journey, the trials and tribulations faced along the way and...
Formed in Oct 2009 and with lofty aspirations, the Giants have been busy pounding dancefloors with their raucous, feel-good, highly-addictive shows.
With ideas too big to be pigeonholed, the Giants fuse many a musical style and are quite frankly genre defying; Dub Rock, Indie Ska, Funk Blues, call it what you will the music is unique, fresh and always delivered with masses of energy and a very real authority. With pumping drum and bass, scorching guitar, soulful vocals and a jumpin brass section the band fuse inspired song writing with a subheavy dancefloor sensibility. Giant's...
Exeter Racecourse will be staging its very own beer festival on Tuesday evening with Otter Brewery providing local ales on tap at its race meeting.
Otter Amber, Otter Bright, Otter Ale and Otter head will all be available in a marquee on the lawn where a television showing the races and betting facilities, will add to the atmosphere.
The beer celebrations are all part of the racecourse’s first ever Rugby at the Races evening which honours Exeter’s Chiefs Neil Clark during his testimonial year.
Clarke, as well as his team mates and back up staff from Sandy Park, will...
Woodlandfun Forest School will be joining us for a couple of days of wood craft, fire craft and lots more.
Have a go at willow weaving, or see an expert from Serious Outdoor Skills demonstrate fire by friction, find out how to make nettle soup or natural cordage.
Other activities include:
Bug Spot - Come and see who lives on the forest floor, look and learn with the big terrainium.
Wildlife Signs - Take a look at the display of woodland creatures, learn about tracks and feeding signs.
Demonstrations will take place at noon and 2pm in the Pleasure...
May is a particularly lovely time of year to appreciate the Woodland Garden with it's azaleas, rhododendrons and variety of trees.
On Wednesday 8 May you can join TV Gardener, Toby Buckland, for an informative walk through the Woodland Garden at 2pm.
Your ticket includes access to the Castle grounds and a delicious cream tea from the Castle's Courtenay Cafe which can be taken either before or after the walk.
£15 per person.
Tickets are limited and must be booked in advance. For details or to book please call 01626 890243.
May is a particularly lovely time of year to appreciate the Woodland Garden with it's azaleas, rhododendrons and variety of trees.
On Wednesday 1 May you can join TV Gardener, Toby Buckland, for an informative walk through the Woodland Garden at 2pm.
Your ticket includes access to the Castle grounds and a delicious cream tea from the Castle's Courtenay Cafe which can be taken either before or after the walk.
£15 per person.
Tickets are limited and must be booked in advance. For details or to book please call 01626 890243
Lemonfest, the one day festival, returns to Newton Abbot Racecourse on Saturday 1 June 2013.
This year’s line-up includes Lucy Rose, The Skints, I Divide, Tall Ships, Mad Dog Mcrae, Adam Isaac, Sub Zero, Land of the Giants, Moriaty, Catalyst and many more.
Doors open at noon, first act on stage at 1pm.
There will be a shuttle bus running between the festival, campsite and train station. This event offers camping.
A Spring Celebration including works by Brahms, Monteverdi, Fauré, Caldara, with South West Camerata Concertante Ensemble and conducted by Laurence Blyth.
Tickets £10 in advance (under 18s free) from Cabin News (The Parade) and the parish office at Holy Trinity church; also Lesley's, 49 High Street, Budleigh Salterton or online by clicking here .
