christmas

Aladdin

Event Date: 
06/12/2015 - 2:00pm to 08/12/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Fasten your seat belts as we take off on a magical carpet ride to Old Peking to meet Aladdin and his hard working mother and local laundress, Widow Twankey.

Follow Aladdin on his quest to find a magic lamp for the Evil Sorcerer Abanazar, who has promised Aladdin a treasure trove of wealth. Meaning he will be able to marry the Princess but all is not as it seems once he steps inside the dark and dangerous cave…

Can the Genie of the Lamp help our hero?

Will Aladdin manage to rescue the Princess from Abanazar who will stop at nothing to become the most powerful...

Clare Teal’s Festive Fiesta

Event Date: 
11/12/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Clare’s much loved Festive Fiesta explodes onto the stage.

With the holiday season upon us, why not start it with an evening out to remember. Take an uplifting, retro journey into the intriguing and sensational world of Clare Teal’s Festive Fiesta – a unique blend of seasonal swing, cheeky retro grooves and a smattering of cozy fireside ballads to add a little romance.

Clare and her exceptional band invite you to a fabulous cocktail party of sounds and songs made famous by the likes of Peggy Lee, Doris Day, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ella Fitzgerald plus lesser known...

An Uncommon Christmas

Event Date: 
17/12/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The Westbrook company returns to the Barnfield for its annual

Xmas Special. 2015 has seen the band reach new heights with a bigger band than ever, a brand new jazz entertainment and extensive touring. This year’s Xmas concert, at its home base, will be a celebration with Exeter friends and supporters of a remarkable year and the release of the orchestra’s first album “A Bigger Show”.

Supported by Airshaft Trust www.westbrookjazz.co.uk

In the auditorium

Tickets £12 (concs£10) on the door £10 (£8) in advance

Box office: 01392 271808 http://www....

Christmas Chaos

Event Date: 
17/12/2015 - 7:00pm to 23/12/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Think your Christmas is chaotic? Think again!

A delicious dark Christmas story with Roald Dahl-esque overtones, Christmas Chaos invites you to join the Frost Family this festive season, as they prepare for the arrival of the most terrifying guest of all – Granny!

From the 1st of December through to Christmas Morning, the Frosts struggle to make sure that this Christmas will be the perfect family Christmas – the problem is, the Frosts are anything but the perfect family. They’re naughty and lazy and greedy and mean, and as their Christmas plans go from bad to worse, Granny’s...

A Christmas Carol

Event Date: 
04/12/2015 - 7:00pm to 03/01/2016 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre, Exeter

For Christmas 2015, Exeter Northcott Theatre and Creative Cow present a magical new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ much-loved Christmas classic.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a notoriously bitter old man who is determined not to let Christmas interfere with his miserly routine. But one Christmas Eve, Scrooge receives some unexpected supernatural visitors who are determined to show him the true spirit of Christmas and the error of his ways.

Creative Cow’s artistic director Amanda Knott directs an ensemble company of actors and musicians to bring you this magical, inventive, heart-...

Cotley Christmas Celebration

Event Date: 
03/12/2015 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Cotley Farm Christmas - Woodhayes Lane, Whimple, Devon EX5 2QR

Come and meet the shepherds for a light hearted retelling of the nativity in our barn with the Cullompton Community Choir.

The animals in the barn will be cosy enough but you are advised to dress warmly, and bring a torch.

Mince pies and hot punch will be served afterwards

This is a free event but tickets are limited so please book now to avoid disappointment.

Donations taken on the night will be given to the charity 'Send a Cow’.

Go to website www.cotleychristmas.co.uk for contact details and directions.

You can register your attendance to...

Carols by Candlelight

Event Date: 
11/12/2015 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth

A truly spectacular and beautiful evening celebrating the spirit of Christmas is set to take place on 11 December when The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth presents their annual Christmas service, Carols by Candlelight.

The evening starts at 3.30pm when staff begin to light thousands of candles around the Sanctuary creating a magical atmosphere. Each candle represents a dedication from supporters to the memory of a loved one.

Visitors will be able to soak up the warm, welcoming ambiance around The Sanctuary before the main carol service which starts at 5pm in the Main Barn....

Santa heads to Devon’s Crealy

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 11/25/2015 - 10:52am

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park mark the countdown to Christmas with a special visit from Santa, Rudolph and his helpers this December for festive fun.

Guests are invited to join Santa in his grotto for Santa’s Interactive Story Time and hear magical tales of his festive adventures. Younger guests will also receive a free gift from Santa to take home at the end of their visit.

Santa’s Storytime with Rudolph and his helpers will take place at on 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th December and 19th - 23rd December from 10.30am, so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy a spectacular...

Over 35,000 Exeter homes at risk of fire this Christmas

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:00pm

As 90 percent of Brits admit to decorating their home and garden in the next few weeks, less than a quarter (23 percent) would consider the impact this might have on the electrics in their home.

The new study, commissioned by the UK’s leading regulatory body for electricians NICEIC and ELECSA surveyed 2,000 UK tenants and homeowners, and has revealed some disturbing facts about the safety of UK homes at Christmas. It found that 42 percent of Brits paid more attention to aesthetics than safety, with 1 in 5 admitting to feeling they needed to compete with their friends and neighbours...

Early Christmas present for Exeter shoppers

Shoppers are being given an early Christmas present by the City Council – a great parking offer!

Customers will be able to double the length of their stay in the Council’s Pay & Display car parks when arriving after 10.00am on Wednesdays in December.

The length of stay indicated on the purchased ticket will be doubled by officers undertaking enforcement patrols.

Councillor Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy & Culture said: “The aim is to encourage people to spend longer enjoying what Exeter has to offer and to encourage people to come into the city on...

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