Devon

Top award for Sapphire Spaces

Local business, Sapphire Spaces of Devon, has been announced as a winner at the biggest awards event in the kitchen and bathroom industry, the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards.

The award, which was presented at the black tie gala dinner at the London Hilton on Monday 16th March, was won in the UK Bathroom Showroom of the year category.

The much anticipated event marked 21 years of the national awards, which are organised by the UK’s leading publication for the kitchen and bathroom industry, kbbreview magazine. In attendance were many of the most esteemed names in the...

Cranbrook community star in short film

A short film commissioned by East Devon District Council charting the development of Cranbrook has been released.

Recording took place when the community came together to celebrate ‘Cranbrook Day’ on 29 June last year, an event that included consultation undertaken by East Devon Volunteer Support Agency (EDVSA), to find out what residents would like to see in the Cranbrook of the future.

The film shows that while bricks and mortar build a new town, it is the people that make a place. Work started in June 2011 and now Cranbrook has almost 1,000 occupied homes, making an...

Killerton classic car day

Event Date: 
17/05/2015 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton, Broadclyst, Exeter

Admire a huge variety of classic cars on display in the historic parkland. Enjoy live music, delicious food, bouncy castles and visit lots of stalls. A fun day out for all the family.

If you'd like to exhibit your classic car, drop us a line: killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk .

Normal admission fees apply. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton

Guided Walk in the Woods

Event Date: 
26/04/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Bulworthy Project, Hensons Wood, Rackenford, Tiverton

Tiverton - Guided Walk in the Woods followed by lunch. Event is organized by the Bulworthy Project Explore the woods guided by a charcoal maker who lives and works within the woodland.

We forage much of our food from our land. During the walk you will identify various plants and fungi and learn about how we use them in food and wine making. Our woodland is primarily managed for habitats and this is made financially viable through making charcoal. By exploring the mosaic of habitats you will gain an understanding of this sensitive approach to woodland management. This includes areas...

Chris Watson Dawn Chorus Sound Walk

Event Date: 
29/04/2015 - 3:00am
Venue: 
Dartmoor

Join Chris Watson on a dawn chorus walk on the edge of Dartmoor and see the world with your ears.

The walk starts in the dark and will involve uneven surfaces. It is not suitable for young children or those with limited mobility. Details of when and where to meet and what to wear and bring will be sent to ticket holders after booking.

Accompanying Ebb and Flow: Seasonal sounds through the Devon Year – An installation by Chris Watson, 28 March to 31 December.

Tickets are available online or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception in person or by phone using a...

Poltimore on the Eve of the First World War

Event Date: 
25/04/2015 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Poltimore House, Exeter

Spend a morning, afternoon or even all day with members of Poltimore Estate Research Society as they explain their discoveries regarding the people and houses of the village in the early 20th century.

The morning session offers displays and short talks from 10.30am-12.30pm.

Refreshments will be available to buy from the Cafe between Sessions, including Soup & Roll, Pasties and Sandwiches to order

Meet in the Chapel for the afternoon session which will involve a short, guided walk around the village and wider estate from 1.30pm-4pm.

There is a charge for...

Singalonga Frozen

Event Date: 
12/04/2015 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Exmouth Pavilion will host Sing-a-long-a Frozen, when the unique, interactive screening of the worldwide phenomenon Frozen rolls into town as part of a nationwide UK tour.

Singalonga Productions are delighted to announce that Disney's Frozen is the new Singalonga must see! A screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen to help you sing along with Elsa and Anna. The show is introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your interactive prop bag and then just sit back and 'Let it Go'! YOU the audience can be the stars!

Remember to dress up as your favourite...

Elizabeth-Jane Baldry Concert

Event Date: 
15/04/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Temple Methodist Church, Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton

The first concert organised by St Peter's Music Society in Budleigh Salterton in 2015 is a recital of music for harp, to be given by Elizabeth-Jane Baldry who lives in Devon. Elizabeth-Jane Baldry will give a recital taking her audience on an entertaining journey through the history of harp music, performing captivating harp solos from five centuries. Elizabeth-Jane is also the world’s silent film accompanist on harp.

“It is hard to say just which was more pleasurable – the exquisite playing or the often deliciously outrageous stories of composer’s lives that Elizabeth-Jane...

Ruby Country Market

Event Date: 
04/04/2015 - 9:00am to 05/04/2015 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Hatherleigh

Hatherleigh’s traditional style Ruby Country Market was set up in 2012 and has quickly become one of Devon’s largest markets exceeding 200 stalls including a 50+ stall Food Hall.

Ruby Country Market is situated on a purpose built market site with ample parking & facilities available and as an exciting business venue it brings together buyers and sellers from all over the West Country. The market is established as a great family day out and a community & social event in the local calendar, it not only offers the chance to buy items from the original local growers &...

Keep it Real with Mr. Scruff

Event Date: 
24/04/2015 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

StandiNinja Tune producer, DJ and cartoonist Mr Scruff will be at the turntables for the whole night, serving up a melting pot of jazz, soul, hip hop, funk, disco, reggae Latin and more. Expect fantastic sound, quirky potato visuals and a great atmosphere. Oh and you can even get a Mr Scruff brew!

9pm-2am

Tickets £15 standing

Over 18s

www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

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