Happiness…..“Is a warm puppy” according to Lucy in Charles M.Schulz’s “Peanuts” cartoon strip.
Ken Dodd had a hit singing : ‘Happiness, happiness, the greatest gift that I possess, I thank the Lord I've been blessed with more than my share of happiness.’ One of the key verses in his song says: ‘ A wise old man told me one time. Happiness is a frame of mind. When you go to measuring my success. Don't count my money count my happiness.’
What‘s your definition of happiness? Is it a personal frame of mind, is it just being content with life or is it something much wider and...
Join us for a ride through two beautiful nature reserves, Seaton Marshes and Colyford Common, next to the glorious River Axe estuary, which plays host to an ever-changing selection of birds through the seasons.
Trips give you exclusive access to remote parts of the valley, where you are likely to see between 30 and 50 different species of bird during your 2-hour trip.
Birdwatching takes place with specialist guides and commentary from either Ian Waite or Donald Campbell on special trams trips in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and November...
Roz Harding presents WAVE: A collection of compositions...emotionally charged...exploring the peaks and depths of our experiences... Expect groove and freedom from soft and lyrical to explosive sounds brought to life in jazz trio form by Roz Harding (alto sax), Mike Outram (guitar), Jim Bashford (drums).
February half term sees the return of Animated Exeter, the leading animation festival in the South West.
Screening the best local, national and international animation for adults and children, this popular annual festival offers a host of workshops, exhibitions, events and talks aimed at informing and entertaining a wide-ranging audience.
Animation workshops are offered at all skills levels, providing a fascinating insight into the art of animation.
For a complete list of what's on during the festival visit www.animatedexeter.co.uk/
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
