Roz Harding presents WAVE: A collection of compositions

Event Date: 
20/02/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Clifford Room, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

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).

Tickets: £5, box office 01392 270891.

www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

www.rozharding.com

Animated Exeter Festival 2013

Event Date: 
18/02/2013 - 10:00am to 23/02/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Various venues

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/

Extreme Imagination: A festival of writing for and by young people

Event Date: 
16/02/2013 - 9:00am to 24/02/2013 - 9:00am
Venue: 
Various venues, Exeter

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...

Silverton villagers braced for space ant war

Event Date: 
21/02/2013 - 7:30pm to 23/02/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Silverton Community Hall

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...

Lambing Sunday at Bicton

Event Date: 
17/03/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Bicton College, East Budleigh

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

  • Feed a new born lamb

  • ...

Gab a bargain at this Scouts charity jumble sale

Event Date: 
16/02/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
6th Exeter Scout Hut, Wellington Road, Exeter

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.

Two for £10 Sunday Raceday at Exeter Racecourse

Event Date: 
10/02/2013 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

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...

Killerton Lecture Lunch - Vintage Fashion 1900 to now

Event Date: 
26/02/2013 - 1:45pm
Venue: 
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter

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

11am-1pm, tickets £17.50.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton/

While there’s tea there’s hope! at A la Ronde

Event Date: 
09/02/2013 - 10:30am to 24/02/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
A la Ronde, Exmouth

From 9 – 24 February professional photographer David Garner serves up a delicious feast of images in an exhibition entitled ‘While there’s tea there’s hope!’ at A la Ronde, the National Trust property at Summer Lane, Exmouth.

The photographs were taken as part of David’s ongoing project ‘This Sceptred Isle’, which explores a vision of British society that glories in tradition and heritage.

David says: ‘Tea epitomizes the theme of Britishness. Class, ritual and empire are all components of our national character that make us who we are today. There is a perception of the...

Dare to Climb Your Family Tree for Beginners

Event Date: 
23/02/2013 - 1:30pm
Venue: 
Poltimore House, Poltimore, Exeter

Join family history expert Mary Hyland of Plantagenesta for an informative 45 minute talk followed by an hour long workshop where you can start climbing your family tree.

There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions and afternoon tea will be served (included in the price).

You should come with a little prior knowledge of your family, even if that's just who your parents or grandparents were.

Tickets £6 (£5 for FoPH), booking essential.

www.poltimore.org/

Plantagenesta is considered to be the only family history concession in the country....

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