Devon

East Devon joins forces with South West Ambulance to fund new on-site defibrillators

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/04/2018 - 12:16pm

East Devon is delighted to announce that it has teamed up with the South West Ambulance Service and invested in four new on-site defibrillators that will be maintained by the council at its current headquarters at Knowle in Sidmouth, as well as at Exmouth Town Hall and Camperdown Terrace in Exmouth, and at Seaton Wetlands.

The council recognises the importance of first aid in its workplaces and centres, whether for its own staff, volunteers or visitors. First aid can save lives if applied promptly and, in particular, the use of an Automated external defibrillator (AED) in the...

Call for determined volunteers to join fight against dementia in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 02/03/2018 - 10:43pm

Passionate volunteers in Exeter are being asked to come forward to help form a new fundraising group to support Alzheimer’s Research UK.

The UK’s leading dementia research charity is looking for people with a range of skills to help set up the group, which aims to raise vital funds and awareness across the region.

Members can get involved in a variety of ways, from getting stuck into fundraising challenges that raise money for pioneering research, to representing Alzheimer’s Research UK at events and spreading the word about the charity within their local communities....

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (2-4 February).

THEATRE

Exeter Police & Hospital Players: The Princess and the Ogre Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Poor Princess Fiona is banished to the castle tower, guarded by a dragon, after having a spell cast on her as a baby. Thankfully, she is not alone as she has her Nanny for company while she awaits the kiss from her saviour to break the spell. In the meantime, in the forest lives the Ogre with his best friend, Donkey, but his swamp home invaded by the fairy tale...

The lionel Richie Songbook

Event Date: 
03/02/2018 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

'Dancing On The Ceiling' The Lionel Richie Songbook From the creators of... ‘Talon – The Best of Eagles’ Endorsed by Lionel Richie, this brand-new production features a stellar line-up of world class musicians including Talon's own Jonny Miller and the awesome talent of Malcolm Pitt as the voice of Lionel Richie in this high octane show which includes all the greatest hits... ‘Easy’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘Stuck On You’, Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘Three Times A Lady’, ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’ and many more…

Following his recent T.V. appearances on the BBC’s 'Graham Norton Show' and ITV...

Bye, Bye Baby

Event Date: 
09/03/2018 - 3:15pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

A CELEBRATION OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS PRESENTED BY EUROPE’S NO 1 TRIBUTE BYE BYE BABY

Bye Bye Baby is more than your average tribute band. They deliver a full theatre show covering the journey of the Four Seasons from the very beginning up until the Disco era and the rock and roll hall of fame.

In fact a musical journey through the sounds of one of the most successful bands of all time.

They perform 31 numbers in close 4 part harmony, with slick choreography and the recognisable falsetto this really sets the scene for a great night.

The show...

An Evening of Burlesque

Event Date: 
08/03/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

An Evening of Burlesque is back in town with a dazzling new production! So leave your inhibitions at the door and prepare to experience the UK’s biggest burlesque extravaganza.

With a bevy of beautiful burlesque stars, speciality variety artists and fabulous costumes An Evening of Burlesque, revives this Classic Variety Artform into the 21st Century with a glamorous new show for 2017.

Join us as we celebrate our Sixth Sizzling Year of touring throughout the world. Featuring some of your favourite stars from last year alongside the most outrageous and extraordinary new...

Dusty and The Shades

Event Date: 
03/02/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Dusty & The Shades of the 60s celebrates the life and music of one of the most iconic female artistes of our time, the legendary Dusty Springfield.

The show covers an incredibly successful decade for Dusty featuring the songs ‘I Only Want to be With You’, ‘You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me’, ‘Son of a Preacher Man’, ‘I Just Don’t Know What to do With Myself’ and ‘You Don’t Own Me’.

The ever-graceful Shades of the 60s take you on a journey through the artists and writers who worked with Dusty over a career spanning 3 decades; including hits by Burt Bacharach, Carole King...

The Bohemians

Event Date: 
03/03/2018 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

The Bohemians, established in 1996, re-enact the glory days of Queen including the Craziness of the 70's and the Magic of the 80's proving themselves to be the most dynamic and exciting Queen Tribute Band currently touring.

They have performed all over the UK, Europe and the World at football stadiums, festivals, theatres and other prestigious venues.

The Bohemians in their majestic magnificence receive standing ovations in response to their electrifying representation of a Queen Live Concert. Rob Comber's outrageous stage antics and personality makes him the perfect...

Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young

Event Date: 
24/02/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Los Pacaminos features Paul Young, Drew Barfield, Mark Pinder, Steve Greetham, Jamie Moses and Melvin Duffy (UK's premier pedal steel player).

One of the UK’s most popular Live touring bands, Los Pacaminos play the very best in Tex Mex Border music from The Texas Tornadoes and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even Roy Orbsion.

This is a Tequila fuelled Tex Mex party night, as each venue becomes the perfect cantina setting for a great night's rocking with the cactus sharp, tequila filled, stetson wearing, magnificent 6, Los Pacaminos!!!

Tickets from £21.00.

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Devon and Cornwall Venus Awards semi-finalists announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 02/03/2018 - 6:24am

Alexis Bowater, Regional Partner of the Devon and Cornwall Venus Awards 2018 was host to over 100 people at the Treasury in Plymouth, welcoming guests that included nominees and sponsors from all corners of the counties, and where the names of those progressing to the Semi-Finalist stage were announced.

The successful Semi-Finalists will be invited to the Finalists Announcement on 1st March 2018.

In its fifth consecutive year of the Venus Awards in Devon and with the new addition of Cornwall, the response remains consistently strong with over 1750 nominations and 500...

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