Stock up for Christmas as Killerton’s Food Fair

Event Date: 
25/11/2012 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Killerton House, Broadclyst

Stock up for Christmas at Killerton's food fair with a wide range of quality, local, West Country produced food. Everything from sausages and vegtables, to a variety of cheeses will be on offer.

11am-4pm, tickets £1.50 (non-members).

For more information call 01392 881345 or email killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk

Exeter Northcott: The Snail and the Whale Exhibition

Event Date: 
15/11/2012 - 10:45am
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

Once again, arts education charity Daisi will be drawing on its team of more than 150 professional artists and its links with schools across the county to put together a very special project, which is part of a longer-term partnership with Exeter Northcott Theatre.

In all, this exhibition will show the work of children between the ages of five and eleven from several schools across Devon, exploring the story and recreating the magical world of The Snail and the Whale .

Last year, Daisi staged an exhibition to run alongside Exeter Northcott’s 2011 Christmas show, We're Going...

The Snail and the Whale at the Northcott Theatre

Event Date: 
12/12/2012 - 1:30pm to 30/12/2012 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

This year’s Christmas show at Exeter Northcott looks set to be a winner with children and grown-ups alike.

Tall Stories, creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom , bring their latest production, The Snail and the Whale , to the theatre for a festive run from 12th-30th December.

This charming play of bravery tells the story of a tiny snail who longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. What an adventure the pair embark upon, as they journey together across the seas.

But then disaster strikes – the whale...

THE CABINATE OF DR CALIGARI & NOSFERATU

Event Date: 
19/11/2012 - 7:30pm to 20/11/2012 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix / Exeter Northcott

THE CABINATE OF DR CALIGARI – Mon 19 Nov, Exeter Phoenix NOSFORATU – Tue 20 Nov, Exeter Northcott £9, (£6 students/concessions), £4.50 Campus Cinema members / Joint tickets £16 (£10 pounds students/ concessions) £ 8 Campus Cinema members. Exeter Phoenix and Exeter's Campus Cinema are very excited to bring two of the most iconic silent films of all time to Exeter, complete with live musical accompaniment from internationally renowned musician Stephen Horne. The Cabinet of Dr Caligari (exeter Phoenix, Mon 19 Nov) is said to be one of the most influential of German Expressionist films...

Castle Drogo’s Christmas Craft and Food Fair

Event Date: 
24/11/2012 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton

Sample and buy a variety of high quality food, drink and crafts from local companies and get a head start on your Christmas shopping.

11am-4pm.

For more information call 01647 433306.

Introduction to Birdwatching on the Exe Estuary

Event Date: 
01/12/2012 - 12:30pm
Venue: 
A la Ronde, Exmouth/Exe Estuary

Learn to identify the birds of the Exe Estuary with expert Nigel Pinhorn.

This is a walk starting from A la Ronde with information about bird identification including plumage details and calls, bird behaviour and ecology.

The walk starts from A la Ronde, 12.30pm-3.30pm. Gates open at 11.30am.

Tickets are £6 and booking is essential by calling 01395 265514.

Please wear weatherproof outdoorclothing and stout footwer. Bring binoculars if you have them.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/a-la-ronde

A la Ronde Community Christmas Tree Festival

Event Date: 
25/11/2012 - 11:30am
Venue: 
A la Ronde, Exmouth

Come and enjoy the outdoor display of Christmas Trees decorated by local organisations.

Family activities include a Christmas quiz trail an Christmas wish tree, along with a visit by Father Christmas.

The trees, wish tree and quiz trail are in place until 16th December.

Noon-4pm, gates open at 11.30am and entry to the grounds is free.

For more information call 01395 265514 or email alaronde@nationaltrust.org.uk

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/a-la-ronde

Legendary rockers Thin Lizzy come to Exeter

Event Date: 
01/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Great Hall, Exeter University

Following a successful UK tour in January/February, the legendary rockers head out on the road again.

The band, who have not released a studio album since 1983's 'Thunder And Lightning', indicated earlier this year that they are considering recording new material together. Were this to happen, it would mark the first new music the band had released since the death of front man Phil Lynott in 1986.

The current line-up features vocalist Ricky Warwick, bassist Marco Mendoza and guitarist Damon Johnson alongside Classic Thin Lizzy members Scott Gorham, Brian Downey and Darren...

Professor Green at Exeter University's Great Hall

Event Date: 
30/11/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Great Hall, Exeter Univeristy

SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO "UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES": One of the UK's best freestylers/rappers, Professor Green (real name Stephen Manderson) made a name for himself as a battle MC from Hackney, East London, winning the prestigious freestyle night 'Jump-Off' twice in a row, which brought him to the attention of talent scouts and The Streets band member Mike Skinner. Littering his lyrics with wry pop culture references, a sharp sense of humour and honesty, Professor Green has produced and collaborated with a host of musicians, including Lily Allen.

See more info at professorgreen.co.uk...

Celine Dos Santos at Hatt's Bar and Restaurant

Event Date: 
23/11/2012 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
att's Bar and Restaurant, Gandy Street

After moving to the UK a few years ago, Celine has made a life in the South West's thriving music scene and beach culture. Her smokey vocal style, which sometimes has a French accent twist, along with her guitar she crafts deeply self-reflective and emotionally intimate acoustic pop songs.

She plays a mix of acoustic covers and originals, ranging from KT Tunstall, James Morrison to Lady Gaga, Rihanna, the Steve Miller Band and the Jackson Five.

9pm-11pm, free

See more info at musicbyceline.com

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