We are holding a Forces/Services Charity Fun Day at Exeter Saracens RFC which is raising funds for two charities (Pawsome Pensions & Purple Poppy). Our theme is Dress Up Rugby and we have our senior team who will be playing against teams from the forces and services, all wearing a dress along with other side events such as a fun run, and tug of war contest. We have a military band coming and the Cold Stream Guards are bringing a climbing wall. Lots of stalls, bouncy castles and rugby rodeo.
The picturesque estuary town of Topsham, just four miles from Exeter, will be celebrating the end of winter with Spring Forward Saturdayon the 30th March. Just before the clocks go forward to welcome warmer days the town will be buzzing with a fair-like atmosphere, with the majority of shops, cafés and restaurants taking part, and live music around the town.
The event is in its second year and is set to be a fabulous, vibrant day, full of offers from local businesses, Spring treats, children’s activities and foot-tapping sounds from talented local musicians.
A prestigious interior design event, the first of its kind to be held in the south west, will take place this month.
Design Central south west will be held at Rockbeare Manor, just outside Exeter on March 26 and 27.
The grade I listed venue, which dates back to around 1760, will host the two-day, trade only event which aims to put some of the UK’s best suppliers in front of interior designers from the region.
Director at Rockbeare Manor, Aimée Spencer said: ‘At Rockbeare we are probably best known as an exclusive wedding and private events venue, so Design Central...
Haydn's last major choral work, the sequel to The Creation. The work takes you through the changing year but concentrates less on the weather and more on hunting, dancing, eating and drinking! Come and join us as we enjoy the rustic pleasures of a time when things were simpler and more straight forward.
Meet santa, have some mince pies, cake, mulled wine and listen to the lovely Liberty Sisters! A truly fun event for all the family, all in aid of the Lord Mayor's Charity SSAFA Devon.
On Saturday 10th November Exminster Victory Hall is holding an open day to commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War.
A free cream tea is being offered and there'll be an exhibition commemorating the lives of 39 men - and now one woman - whose names are on the Roll of Honour.
Sally Parfitt writes:
Last year when I was researching the 39 men named on Exminster War Memorial I found that there was an individual missing. Violet Irene Nellie Crago.
Known as Irene, she was born in Fremington, North Devon, in 1902, the youngest of three children of...
This half term, join us at the Devon Guild Craft centre on 25th and 26th October for free family fun!. Become a crafty cook at our free making days with activities for all ages, based on the current exhibition, 'Plate Up'. Have fun modelling faux food for a spooky banquet… it may look good enough to eat - but don’t dare try it! Materials provided, donations welcomed. Under 12’s supervised please. Part of the Family Arts and Family Learning Festival.
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (7-9 September)
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The Gruffalo’s Child Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Northcott Following hot on the heels of The Gruffalo’s sell out tour and his monstrous West End success comes The Gruffalo’s Child – with attitude! Just how brave is she? Find out for yourselves by joining her on tour this autumn. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warning and tiptoes out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist… does he? Songs, laughs and scary fun for...
Come and join us in the beautiful seaside village of Branscombe for an afternoon of family fun at our 4th annual Harvest Fair!
Family dog show, craft & produce show, music & entertainment, morris dancing, punch & judy shows, traditional games, apple pressing, children's activities, WI Craft Tent, traditional craft demonstrations, a great variety of stalls, BBQ, cakes & cream teas, licensed bar… and hopefully some sunshine after last year's rain!
BHF is a fundraising event for community organisations and local charities.
Held at The Donkey Sanctuary’s beautiful site near Sidmouth, the Summer Fair on Sunday 12 August, is by far the sanctuary’s biggest event of the year.
Promising a fun day out for the whole family, the Summer Fair features a packed programme of events including live music, trailer rides, Punch and Judy, archery, go-karting, traditional family games and bouncy castles. Plus, the chance to meet the resident donkeys!
Delicious refreshments will be available throughout the day and when it’s time for some retail therapy, the shopping village will provide something for everyone...
