Enjoy an evening of outstanding classical music with the renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and soloist Benjamin Grosvenor.
In a year that sees the Orchestra celebrate its 120th birthday, the BSO will collaborate with an array of the most exciting performers and exuberant conductors with it's 2012/13 season as it continues to give world-class performances throughout the South and South West, including some iconic concerts in Exeter's wonderful Great Hall.
Programme:
Sibelius: Symphony No 4 Greig: Piano Concerto Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini
The UK’s first officially licensed The Polar Express train rides are coming to Dartmoor Railway. Inspired by the hit Warner Bros. film The Polar Express and storybook by Chris Van Allsburg, the new rides will take passengers on a magical journey to meet Santa.
Pyjama-clad passengers will relive the magic of the story and see their favourite characters come to life as they are whisked away aboard The Polar Express on a round trip to the North Pole. During the journey, the Conductor will punch tickets and Chefs will serve hot chocolate. Passengers will also enjoy a sing song and a...
This year’s Present Makers brings residents from and visitors to East Devon the chance to enjoy and buy perfect, unusual gifts from South West crafts makers.
The show has been running in the run up to Christmas for eight successful years and has showcased the work of many artists not previously known to the wider audience.
Ceramics, Texiles, Glass, jewellery, wood and metal crafting are traditionally represented at this exhibition, plus the odd quirky item that goes beyond classification!
Work for sale promises to cover all ages, tastes and price ranges. Come and...
The Friends of Ottery St Mary Parish Church welcome everyone to their 2012 Christmas Tree Festival held in the church from 28th November 2010 - 2nd December.
This year will be 44 Christmas Trees at the church with town shops and local organizations all involved. The event will be open daily from 10am-6pm except Sunday when the trees will be available to see from noon. A Christmas Tree Festival not to be missed!
Coffee and tea will be available.
For any other information about visiting Ottery St Mary telephone the Information Centre on 01404 813964 (Mon - Fri 9.30am...
Sunnyhaye Fruit Farm is holding a Christmas tasting afternoon on Sunday.
Alan and Andrew invite you to bring your family, friends, horses and dogs to enjoy a walk through the organic orchards and sample the ciders, apple juices and organic wines from 2pm.
Complimentary tea and coffee will be served in the barn, admission is free and there is ample free parking.
Following just 24 days of swift composition in 1741, the premiere of Handel's Messiah was so oversubscribed that gentlemen were requested to remove their swords and ladies asked not to wear hoops in their dresses to allow as many people as possible to attend. Since then, the work has become a firm favourite with audiences around the world with the Hallelujah chorus especially loved.
Join the BSO, Exeter Festival Chorus and fabulous soloists and immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit.
Exeter Festival Chorus are branching out into the world of jazz for their Christmas concert this year. The programme will feature the legendary Duke Ellington's Sacred Concert, one of the three concerts of sacred music he created between 1965 and 1973.
Besides this work, there'll be music with an international Christmas feel, and spots for the band, the choir and the audience.
Conductor: Nigel Perrin Soloist: Jacqui Dankworth Andy Williamson and the Big Buzzard Boogie Band
Ticket Prices: Front Nave £22 (£20); Mid/Rear Nave £17 (£15); Side Aisles (unreserved) £12 (£10)....
A day of celebration is planned for Saturday 24th November at The Lemon Grove, Exeter University Campus, bringing together the diverse communities of Devon for a day of education, fun activities, workshops, and presentations.
Everyone is welcome to attend the event which takes place between 11am and 4pm, and is being co-hosted by the university's Multifaith Chaplaincy and the Devon Faith and Belief Forum.
There will be a wide range of activities including storytelling, music, food, dance and discussions. There will also be Hindu, Baha’i, Jewish, Humanist, Christian and...
A seasonal concert in aid of Exeter Leukaemia Fund, with congregational carols, plus music by Poulenc, Palaestrina, Tallis and Vaughan-Williams.
The Singers are from the Choir of Trinity College Cambridge, recently nominated for a Grammy Award for their disc "Beyond All Mortal Dreams", and voted one of the best choirs in the world.
Admission: Free Retiring collection for ELF Enquiries 01392 466257
The Natural Nursery will be back in McCoy Arcade, Fore Street for the final pop up baby shop of the year.
Parents will be able to browse and buy a range of cloth nappies and slings. Free demos are available from Arabella, a long time user of both baby slings and washable nappies.
More details are on the Natural Nursery site - http://www.naturalnursery.co.uk/blog/exeter-pop-up-baby-shop.html
