This summer, the West Country is all fired up to host its first gathering of the global blacksmith community for over 30 years. The long wait will come to an end on 13th August when The International Blacksmiths Festival is held at Westpoint Exeter until 16th August 2014.
An exciting comeback for international blacksmithing talent, this event will showcase the best of the craft from around the world. The festival will be a celebration of the ancient tradition’s historic roots and its importance in today’s society. Enticing not only those well-versed in the trade, but also novices,...
The Curiosity Fair at Tudors is an all-new event over three floors of a beautiful Tudor style building in Fore Street, St Marychurch on Saturday 28th June.
It will be a feast of curious objects that will ignite your imagination and tease your senses. The day starts at 10am until 4pm, will include antiques, arts, crafts, entertainment, food and drink and is FREE entry.
Please bring your own curiosity! Curiosity killed the cat, but knowing bought him back. Do you have an antique or a family heirloom that you would like an expert to view? Slake your curiosity and get some...
Since its founding in 2010, the award winning South West Athletics Academy has been building up a portfolio of successful annual sporting events and activities. These are well supported by Westcountry athletes and grow year upon year.
With several major regional sporting events now planned over the coming months, Director of Coaching Sonya Ellis is seeking sponsor partnerships to improve the experience still further for volunteers, officials and athletes.
“Organising such large events is a great challenge. We want to make sure that athletes, officials and volunteers are...
AS Watersports in conjunction with tootega kayaks will be offering the opportunity to try kayaking for FREE! at the Canal Basin, Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8DP on Saturday 14th June between 10am and 4pm
tootega kayaks will have a full fleet of demonstration boats ready for you to try, with tootega staff on hand to talk and advise on their products. Kayaks will be available for sale during the day, with special deals available. All tootega kayaks are all designed and produced in the UK, and come with a lifetime warranty, with boats in the range to suit every type of usage, from beach...
Don't make any plans for the weekend until you've checked out our guide to What's On in and around Exeter:
What the Ladybird Heard Friday & Saturday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Two crafty robbers, one tiny ladybird, and a whole farmyard of fun! Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len have a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine prize cow. But they reckon without the tiniest, quietest creature of all: The Ladybird has a plan of her own! Join the woolly sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and the dainty dog in this brand new stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ colourful...
Dads will love the BHP Fuel Fest, the brand new motoring show, coming to Westpoint Exeter on Father’s Day, Sunday 15th June. With a day full of live action for the whole family to enjoy, Westpoint Exeter has your Father’s Day plans in hand. The fun-filled new festival focuses on cars and motorbikes, both classic and contemporary, bringing together some of the best machines around. With live shows and static displays throughout the day, as well as trade stands, children’s entertainment and a food village, the entire family is provided for.
Inline Kitchens in Newton Abbot took part in Rowcroft Hospice’s ‘Big Bake’ to help raise vital funds for this well deserving local charity. The showroom was a chatter with people coming to show their support and enjoy the atmosphere on the day.
The tea party was due to take place between 10am-1pm at their showroom opposite the Clock Tower in Newton Abbot, however the last guests arrived at 3.30pm. For a suggested donation guests were offered a tea, coffee or soft drink together with a sweet treat.
The cake stop in Newton Abbot are kindly donating some of their delicious...
Buckfastleigh people are staging a performance of poetry and the spoken word to mark the centenary of World War One.
Tipperary Days is taking place in the atmospheric period surroundings of the Valiant Soldier, the former pub that is now a heritage attraction. The shows, between Thursday May 29th and Saturday May 31st, will be performed by members of the Buckfastleigh Drama Group and by Rosemary Jessop.
The poetry is by a range of contemporary writers, including Thomas Hardy, Wilfred Owen, Rudyard Kipling and Siegfried Sassoon, some of whom were killed in the Great War....
There's something for everyone in our guide to what’s happening in and around Exeter this weekend:
THEATRE
The Fanny Hill Project v2.0 Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter In 2010 Tess sold her feet to fund an arts internship. In 1747 Fanny Hill sold her body for pleasure. And both young women want to confess all to you. Tickets £12/£8. www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter C.S Lewis’s classic tale of good versus evil is magically brought to life by Exeter...
