TONY Beard, the Wag from Widecombe, recently received a gift from the Dartmoor Folk Festival Association (DFFA), which organises the annual three-day Dartmoor Folk Festival each August.
Tony has been the compere for the Music Hall held on the last night of the festival for the past 35 years.
In recognition of this, the festival association commissioned South Zeal artist Kari McGowan to paint a watercolour to convey thanks and appreciation of everything he has done.
Jason Rice, DFFA chairman, along with Mark Bazeley, artistic director and local musician and...
A celebration of 125 years of vintage entertainment! Gypsy Jazz and Blues to dance to with Neo Victorian Music Hall favourites for your delight and delectation.
The Queen Bootie Trio
The Queen Bootie Trio are an offshoot from The Bootleg Swingband and bring you a smorgasbord of unforgettable vintage tunes. From Django to Tango. Songs by Ella, Billy, Frank, Tom Waits and many other legendary singers. Pitting two incredible acoustic guitars with Queen Booties timeless vocals.
ROLL UP, ROLL UP FOLKS - It's Toot Garook's 20TH BIRTHDAY on FRIDAY 31st JULY! So for that whole weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) we are offering our lovely customers 10% OFF all purchases and 20% OFF purchases over £50. So come and help us celebrate with a glass (or two!) of fizz, sweet treats, bubbles and balloons as after all, we wouldn't still be here after all these years without you guys!
From a video premiere at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) to a social media campaign encouraging members of the public to learn simple phrases in British Sign Language (BSL), Exeter Deaf Academy have been busy celebrating the 12th anniversary of when BSL was recognised as an official British language.
Tuesday saw the students’ first event of BSL Celebration Week (16th-22nd March) as they experienced their very own movie-style premiere at Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) Courtyard. Joined by their families, friends, Deaf Academy and RAMM staff, plus...
Culm Valley Sports Centre is 30 years old in February and a week of celebrations begin on Saturday 7 Feb with the official opening of the newly refurbished fitness studio.
Staff at Culm Valley Sports Centre are planning a whole week of fun from 7 to 13 February. They’re looking forward to showcasing their new gym equipment, refurbished Centre and range of activities and classes on offer to customers old and new. Come along and join in the celebrations!
The week starts on Saturday 7 Feb with the official opening of the refurbished fitness studio with invited guests, followed...
Mama Stone's all night party features favorites Mammoth.
Either fancy dress (it’s a jungle theme this year) or for those of you that prefer the traditional approach, Black tie is fine. Either way dress to impress. Entry before 10.30pm.
Can you believe it?! Otton's Haberdashery turns ONE on Saturday 11th October!
Pop in and see us in the shop for fun, have-a-go workshops running all day. Try your hand at scrappy fabric bunting, a washi tape flag garland, and button heart decorations! And of course, plenty of cake for all...
We're open 10am to 5.30pm as usual - see you there!
Starting in April 2010, talented local seamstress, Julie Trickey is celebrating two successful years of running her shop at 38 Mill Street in Sidmouth (EX10 8DF).
Tucked behind Sidmouth high street, Overly Gorgeous is the ideal place for plus sized ladies to shop. Items are all hand crafted by Julie and ladies have the choice of either buying off-the-rack or having something completely bespoke tailor made for them by Julie.
The doors will be open from 10am-4pm on Saturday 5th April and visitors will be treated to canapes and cake, as well as 20% off everything in the Overly...
The University of Exeter is holding a range of activties tomorrow to celebrate American Thanksgiving.
Celebrations will include a traditonal Thanksgiving lunch for staff and students and a 'touch' American football game on the piazza (supported by the University's cheerleaders).
There will also be an all-American themed harvest festival eating area where a traditional two course Thanksgiving feast of roast turkey or nut roast with gravy, creamed potato, buttered sweet corn and other vegetables, followed by pumpkin pie or American cheesecake, will be available....
