Devon

West Country Brick Show 2016

Event Date: 
30/07/2016 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

A one day LEGO show, the West Country Brick Show is organised by members of West Country Bricks (an Adult Fan of Lego group based in the South West of England).

Fans from across the country will be attending to display their amazing Lego creations.

10.30am-4pm

£2.50 adults, £1 children - pay on the door.

Two Gentlemen of Verona

Event Date: 
08/09/2016 - 7:30pm to 11/09/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Valentine loves Silvia and Proteus loves Julia – but Proteus is fickle, and falls for Silvia too. When Valentine plots an elopement, Proteus betrays him and Valentine is banished and joins some outlaws in the forest. What are the chances that he’ll be pursued by Silvia, and Silvia by Proteus, and Proteus by Julia, and that all will be waited upon – after a fashion – by their servants Speed and Launce and even Launce’s dog, Crab?

This riotous new production is led by a joyful ensemble of players who will delight with songs, romance and chaos, and hurl Shakespeare’s anarchic comedy...

BSO: Classical Extravaganza 2016

Event Date: 
22/07/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
The Great Hall, Exeter University

Back by popular demand, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra returns with their spectacular Classical Extravaganza. With the programme details still to be confirmed, the concert will feature another host of the most popular and recognisable pieces of classical music, as well as fantastic lasers and lights.

If you’re looking for a different evening out, come and experience classical music in a way you never have before!

Frank Zielhorst, conductor

Rossini The Barber of Seville Overture Ponchielli Dance of the Hours Bizet Carmen Suite Albinoni Adagio Bach/Stokowski Toccata...

Northcott Theatre finds local Lost Boys

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 06/19/2016 - 10:30am

Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to announce that following a series of workshops and auditions, it has found 19 local young actors to play the parts of John and Michael and the Lost Boys in its magical Christmas show, Peter Pan.

Directed by Exeter Northcott’s Executive and Artistic Director Paul Jepson and designed by award-winning Ellan Parry, Peter Pan, an Exeter Northcott Theatre production, will run from Fri 2 December 2016.

The theatre was delighted with the response to its audition call, which included putting on extra sessions to cope with demand.

Lisa...

Exeter Junior School raises £1,700 for charity

Exeter Junior School pupils and staff were delighted to welcome Staff Nurse Bernard Langlois and Matron Lynne Forster from the Mardon Rehabilitation Centre to assembly on Monday 6 June. The Mardon Rehabilitation Centre nurses received a cheque for £427.95 and thanked the pupils for their donation. The money was raised as part of the Virgin Money ‘Make Your £5 Grow’ Independent Maths Project. The Mardon Rehabilitation Centre is one of three charities to receive a donation – Sports Relief and Cancer Research UK also received the same amount. In February, Year 6 pupils received a loan of £5...

Branscombe Festival returns

The village of Branscombe once again hosts some of the world’s top musicians with the fourth Branscombe Festival from Friday 29 – Sunday 31 July 2016.

The Branscombe Festival combines world-class musicians with an idyllic countryside setting. Over three summer days, leading classical and opera artists perform in the village’s most picturesque venues, with cream tea served on Saturday afternoon and a hog roast that evening.

The festival culminates in a free concert on Branscombe beach by the Camborne Town Band.

The Festival is curated by Ian Rosenblatt, BBC presenter...

Jess Vincent in Concert - with special guest: Peter James Millson

Event Date: 
26/06/2016 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Hope Hall, Hope Road, Wonford, Exeter EX2 5JN

Jess is an an extraordinary young songwriter from Wiltshire with a unique and gorgeous voice has which has been compared to many, (Kate Bush, Iris Dement and Maria Muldaur) but is so distinctive that it could only be JESS VINCENT.

Utterly captivating live, she delivers her songs with subtle arrangements on guitar, baritone uke & harmonium and shruti box reveal a maturity that belies her youth, yet allows her vulnerability to shine through.

"Jess Vincent is a name that should become as familiar on the lips as the wind is upon the trees" Fatea Records

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Take Moor care when cycling on Dartmoor

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 06/18/2016 - 12:57pm

Cyclists are being asked to take “Moor care” when out and about in Dartmoor National Park this summer. The National Park has seen a steady increase in the popularity of cycling, both “off road” along moorland bridleways and designated trails, as well as a boom in road cycling across Dartmoor.

There have been increasing numbers of people choosing to enjoy Dartmoor by bike, particularly road cycling, and the increase in popularity of cycle sportives – timed road cycling events which can impact on local communities and other visitors. The growing participation in cycling reflects the...

Trust nurse wins UK medal for Excellence

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 06/18/2016 - 12:51pm

A nurse from Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust has won a Medal for Excellence, awarded for her professionalism and support for learners over the past 18 years.

Around 100 medals are given out annually in the UK and abroad, to recognise success amongst City and Guilds learners and tutors.

As a lecturer specialising in nursing, Tracey Gillard has helped almost 1,000 students achieve their NVQ/QCF award. Tracey has also supported seven health care assistants in achieving their own Medal for Excellence.

Dr Alison Diamond, chief executive of the Trust, said: "We are...

Maynard School's equestrian team crowned National Champions

Equestrian team members from the Maynard School in Exeter, the South West’s leading independent girls’ school, made the long trip to Hickstead in Sussex worthwhile when winning the NSEA Eventer’s Challenge on 3 June 2016.

This was a complete surprise for the newly crowned National Champions who had travelled to the event with low expectations and were really only looking forward to the opportunity to ride at the hallowed All England Jumping venue.

“Unfortunately two of our team members had to drop out after the entry stage but, just when we thought we would have to withdraw...

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