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Fever announces 80s day disco

Authored by MollyBond
Posted: Sat, 08/09/2025 - 4:03pm

Exeter will be stepping back in time next month when the 80s Day Disco hits Fever on Saturday 16 August 2025.

Running from 3pm to 8pm, the five-hour daytime party promises a soundtrack packed with some of the biggest hits of the decade – from Michael Jackson and Madonna to Queen, Prince, and more.

Organisers say the event is perfect for anyone who grew up in the 80s or simply loves the music and style of the era. Guests can expect a feel-good, neon-lit atmosphere designed for dancing, celebrating, and reliving the sounds of disco, pop, rock, and synth anthems that...

The Twilight Walk

Event Date: 
08/07/2017 - 4:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
The Maer, Exmouth

Bring a posse of girls together, dig out your legwarmers and join hundreds of women walking for Hospiscare!

Entries open for Age UK Exeter's 80's Retro Run

The Age UK Exeter 10K 2017 is open for entries.

Raising funds to improve the lives of older people in Exeter.

It is our 30 year Anniversary celebration this year so we are turning back the clock to 1987 with an 80's Retro Run theme for our March 10K - same great run - lots more fun!

This popular event attracts both experienced runners and those new to running.

The flat course with its City Centre start and finishing at Exeter Quayside is great for a PB or a first 10K.

For more information Tel:01392 202092 or enter online at www.ageukexeter.org.uk

Silver and Gould

Event Date: 
13/06/2016 - 8:00pm to 15/06/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
The City Gate Hotel - Cellar Bar, Exeter

A tale of desperation, betrayal and darts!

Step up to the oche and bit the bulls eye! Substance & Shadow Theatre return this summer with a new, original work, Silver and Gould, taking audiences back to the decade where Sunday tea time wasn't the same without a 'bit of Bully'!

This fast paced comedy follows the fortunes (or misfortunes) of mismatched cousins, Leonard (Len) Silver and Melvyn Gould, who are reunited after the sudden death of Len's mum, Elsie. Left out of his mum's will and forced to spend cold nights in his Rover; Len finds that desperate times call for...

Howard Jones heads for Exeter

It was in 1983 that Howard Jones first burst upon the contemporary music scene with his very English songwriting, pioneering synthesizers and thought provoking lyrics.

He set out his manifesto in his very first single ‘ New Song’. The lyrics called on the listener to challenge their preconceived ideas, to see both sides and ‘throw off your mental chains’. New Song was recently used in a pivotal scene in ‘Breaking Bad’ where Aaron Paul’s character Jessie Pinkman questions if he wants to ‘play by the rules’. New Song peaked at number 3 in the UK singles charts.

Along with ‘...