Teignmouth Players present Treasure Island – The Panto

Event Date: 
28/12/2012 - 7:30pm to 05/01/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Carlton Theatre, The Den, Teignmouth

R L Stevenson’s rollicking adventure yarn featuring Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver, Blind Pew, Ben Gunn et al, brought to vivid life by the team of Hales, Hogan & Wright.

Young Jim and his Mum Harriet find Captain Flint’s map and aided by Squire Trelawney and his daughter Polly set sail in Captain Smollett’s ship “The Golden Behind” to retrieve the treasure.

But he is pursued by Flint’s vindictive spirit, and assorted cutthroats, including the infamous Long John Silver.

Show times:

28 December – 7.30pm.

29 December – 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

30...

Christmas Service of Light at East Devon Crematorium

Event Date: 
08/12/2012 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
East Devon Crematorium, Strete Raleigh, near Whimple

A Christmas Service of Light to celebrate the lives and memories of loved ones is being held at the East Devon Crematorium on Saturday 8 December at 2pm.

The service at the crematorium near Whimple, will be conducted by the Reverend Hilary Dawson from Colyton, as well as Sue Jackman a civil celebrant and Trudi Farmer, an interfaith minister.

The service will also feature the Sidmouth Cameo Ladies Chamber Choir, performing a selection of Christmas carols. There will be readings reflecting on Christmas as well as an opportunity to light a candle in memory of a friend or...

Broadclyst Panto Ali Baba & The Forty Thieves

Event Date: 
14/12/2012 - 7:30pm to 16/12/2012 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Broadclyst Victory Hall

Join Broadclyst Theatre Group for some Arabian Nights as Ali Baba, his family, friends and foe conjure up the bustling streets of Baghdad at the Victory Hall this Christmas. This production promises to be colourful, musical, magical and very, very funny. A large cast waits in the wings to entertain you, with villains, heroes, comedians, puppets and Kamil – our very own pantomime Camel. Show times: Thursday 13th December 7.30; Friday 14th December 7.30; Saturday 15th December 2.30; Sunday 16th December 5.30

Tickets are £7 (£5 for concessions/children under 14) on sale at Broadclyst...

Free Beginners' Introduction to Korfball

Event Date: 
08/01/2013 - 6:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter School Sports Hall, Victoria Park Rd, Exeter, EX2 4NS

Made a New Years resolution to get fit this year? Want to meet new people in Exeter? Bored of basketball? Time to move on from netball? If so, why not try Korfball? It is a fast, skilled, mixed team sport with similarities to netball or basketball.

Each team consists of four male and four female players and is one of the only truly mixed sports. It is a great way to get fit and to meet people. Almost everyone is a 'beginner' to korfball initially as the game is not well known so you will be in good company.

We are a friendly club and organise regular...

Exeter Philharmonic Choir: Carols in the Cathedral

Event Date: 
12/12/2012 - 7:30pm to 13/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir and Orbit Brass.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir has performed concerts in the City every year since its foundation in 1846. It continues to delight audiences with its performances of both well loved and lesser known works under Andrew Millington, Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral and the Choir’s current Director of Music.

Tickets from: www.exephil.org.uk or Exeter Tickets 01392 665885.

The first of two performances, the second of which will be on at the same time (7.30pm) on 13th December, 2012.

FORCE Cancer Charity Christmas Fayre

Event Date: 
08/12/2012 - 10:00am to 2:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Historic Guildhall

By kind permission of the Lord Mayor, the FORCE Christmas Fayre will be held at the Historic Guildhall in Exeter on Saturday 8th December. Come and enjoy a special Christmas shopping day where you can purchase a wide range of gifts for the festive period - at superb prices! Listen to the beautiful sound of the Exeter Singers and members of the Devon Fire and Rescue band whilst browsing, having a hot drink or enjoying a light lunch. Our Exeter Friends of FORCE team look forward to welcoming you from 10am - 2.30pm. (Admission is FREE).

They're Coming - an action thriller based in Devon

Event Date: 
05/12/2012 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
M&D Room (Campus Cinema), Exeter University, Devonshire House, Stocker Road, Exeter

Fresh from its sell out performance at the Merlin Cinema in Torquay, action thriller 'They're Coming' comes to Exeter in its last UK showing this year at the Campus Cinema in Exeter on 5 December at 8pm.

The film tells the story of businessman David York, whose life swiftly unravels after the disappearance of his wife. Nothing is quite what it seems as York sets out to find his missing spouse, and those he thinks he can rely on don't have the best intentions…

The film was made and filmed across Torbay, using cast and crew talent from across Devon who all put in...

Christmas Harp Concert with Elizabeth Jane Baldrey

Event Date: 
07/12/2012 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton House, Broadclyst
Magical harp concert with Elizabeth Jane Baldrey followed by a delicious 3 course dinner in the newly refurbished 'Killerton Kitchen' restaurant. Please book early to avoid disappointment. 7pm-9pm, tickets £29.

More Information: 01392 881345, email: killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk

South West Christmas Equine Fair at Westpoint

Event Date: 
08/12/2012 - 10:15am to 09/12/2012 - 10:15am
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter
Join us at this award-winning event and experience the dedicated equestrian event at the heart of the Westcountry.

With its indoor arena and dedicated shopping village, the event is the perfect place to indulge in all things equestrian.

Safe from the wintery weather you will be able to enjoy the fascinating arena demonstrations, over 150 equestrian retailers, spread throughout the main hall and annex, and the thousands of products and gifts to see, touch and buy.

For further details on this years show and to keep up-to-date with what will be taking place visit www.contour....

Florence and the Machine in concert at Westpoint Arena

Event Date: 
04/12/2012 - 10:15am
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter
Following the success of their summer festival appearances, including Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend, Reading and headlining Bestival, English indie rock band ‘Florence and the Machine’ are set for centre stage at Westpoint this December. The Winter tour will kick off Westpoint on the 4th December moving onto London O2 Arena, Coventry Ricoh Arena, Aberdeen AECC and Liverpool Echo Arena. Support will come from US talent HAIM, who have been hailed by NME as a "tribute to the power of percussion and harmony".

The bands current album ‘Ceremonials’ reached number 1 in the UK album chart and the...

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