The Hoax

Event Date: 
10/04/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Thu 10 Apr 2014 | 8pm | £15 | Standing

The Hoax Arguably the most influential British blues band of the last 20 years, The Hoax blasted through the 1990s, forging a loyal and widespread following and firmly established a cult status as one of the most exciting live acts ever. In the early 1990s, a band with fire in its belly and Blues in its heart emerged from a tiny village in deepest, darkest Wiltshire. That band was called The Hoax. Their high-energy stage performances gave the UK blues scene a much-needed shot in the arm, and with a string of highly-acclaimed albums, the band...

Winter Mountain

Event Date: 
06/04/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Sun 06 Apr 2014 | 8pm | £8

Winter Mountain Hailing from the shores of Cornwall and Donegal, Winter Mountain blend melodic folk songs, heartfelt lyrics and two voices in a sound reminiscent of a time before digital recording, when the emphasis fell on the importance of live performance, the power of harmony and the essence of the song. The duo share song-writing duties, their individual styles, like their voices juxtaposing yet beautifully complimenting the other. There have been the obvious comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel, the Fleet Foxes and the Everly Brothers and when you...

Dub Mafia

Event Date: 
05/04/2014 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Sat 05 Apr 2014 | 8.30pm | £10 (£8)

Dub Mafia Since forming just two years ago, Bristol-based Dub Mafia have become one of the most popular dance acts in the UK, Europe and beyond. The five piece band – who blend drum and bass, dub, dubstep, bashment, breakbeat and world music into their own unique sound (with a strict policy of ‘no backing tracks’ – ever) receive rave reviews wherever they play – from sweaty clubs to packed festivals. Fronted by singer Eva Lazarus, the band have won over hundreds of thousands of fans over the last year, including show-stealing performances on the...

Norman Lovett

Event Date: 
03/04/2014 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Thu 03 Apr 2014 | 8pm | £10 (£8)

Norman Lovett – Old and New

The stand-up legend and Red Dwarf star returns with a show which contains the continuation of The Sugababes debate amongst many more subjects. The show will feature his iPad attached to the microphone stand from which he will depict images onto a screen to delight and astound you. The title of the show is exactly that, a title.

‘Few comedians inhabit their stage persona as completely as Lovett does his. In other words, it’s not an act: the man really is funny’ THE SCOTSMAN ‘A true master of his craft’
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Ben Bradshaw: 'short sighted' Youth Service cuts will cost more in the long term

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 03/07/2014 - 6:03pm

Exeter’s MP Ben Bradshaw has said that Devon County Council cuts are ' very short-sighted' and will lead "to more social problems down the line" today at a meeting with users of the Westside Youth centre on Merrivale Road

Over 20 young people, many of whom missed school to attend, spoke with Mr Bradshaw and Devon County Councillor Roy Hill to voice their concerns on the potential cuts to Devon’s Youth Service.

Young people who use the youth centre spoke of their anger at the extent of the proposed cuts to the service and expressed concerns that any communtiy-run alterntive...

2014 Devon Sports Awards

Event Date: 
16/05/2014 - 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park Stadium

DEVON SPORTS AWARDS Friday 16th May - Sandy Park from 7pm

Once again the cream of Devon's Sport will come together for an evening of recognition & enjoyment at the 2014 Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Awards

In what has been another year of sport across the country, host Jenny Walrond of BBC Spotlight will again bring together the many faces that help to bring so much to the area through their efforts in sport

In association with Active Devon, the annual Sports Awards will this year be attended by former Olympic athlete KRISS AKABUSI , whois the guest speaker...

Sportsman's Dinner with Doddie Weir

Event Date: 
20/03/2014 - 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park Stadium

Exeter Foundation Sportsman's Dinner Thursday 20th March - Sandy Park from 7pm

What promises to be an entertaining evening with special guest speaker, former Scotland International and British & Irish Lion Doddie Weir

For more information visit www.doddieweir.com

Comedy on the night will be from winner of TV's 'Stand Up Britain' comedian Lea Roberts . With a sporting background in professional rugby league, Lea is the perfect choice for some after dinner laughs!

Visit www.learoberts.co.uk for further information

Not forgetting the usual...

Leading hotel App adds South West City to its destinations

HotelTonight, an app which allows users to book quality hotel rooms at the last minute, had added South West City Bristol to their destination list.

This means that users of the app will now be able to book up a stay in a Bristol Hotel at the swipe of a button on the very day they wish to visit the city.

Users of the mobile app can get a room at a selection of stylish hotels including the Brooks Guesthouse and The Bristol Hotel from 9am until 2am local time for that same night. Guests can book up to a five-night stay on the app. First time users will get £30 off their first...

Sandy Park Wedding Fair

Event Date: 
23/02/2014 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park

Sunday 23rd February - From 11am until 3pm

Join us at Sandy Park for our spring Wedding Fair between 11am and 3pm where the Exeter Suite will be showcasing an extensive range of local wedding suppliers

We also invite you to visit our Chiefs Suite which will be set up for a Civil Ceremony & Wedding Breakfast offering unrivalled views of our Rugby Stadium grounds & out across to the picturesque Exe Estuary

Our dedicated Events Team will be on hand to assist you with every detail of your big day & for you to find out more about Sandy Park's unique wedding...

Valentine's Dinner

Event Date: 
14/02/2014 - 7:00pm to 15/02/2014 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Golf and Country Club

CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S - FRIDAY 14TH AND SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY With a delicious three course dinner created by our master of romance, Head Chef, Rob Drakett, you will be waited on hand and foot to ensure you can focus your attention on your Valentine.

Rob’s background running his own Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in the Champagne region of France means that if anyone can put the ooh la la into a romantic dinner for two, it’s him. Lovingly created, the Valentine’s dinner menu is full of all our delicious seasonal Devon produce from wild mushrooms to lamb and sole. Valentine’...

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