Exeter

Elf to create family room at RD&E

The Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) has invested £30,000 to help realise the idea of building a family room for Haematology patients at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

The local charity has invested the funds to develop and plan out the reworking of space in the Haematology Centre to accommodate an area where critically ill patients can enjoy time and privacy with their families. The family room will bring all the comforts of home, but also allows quick access to hospital facilities and expert healthcare professionals when required. The proposed space will provide a holistic room...

Bridge Jazz Club

Event Date: 
03/09/2014 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

The Bridge Jazz Club is a popular monthly jazz night organised by Pete Canter.

The club meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Voodoo Lounge at Exeter Phoenix.

Club nights begin at 8.30pm.

Entry is £6 on the door, £3 for musicians taking part.

Everyone is welcome and the entrance fee includes a free raffle.

For more information visit The Bridge Jazz Club Facebook page .

Follow the club on Twitter @BJazzCExeter

James Keelaghan with Hugh McMillan

Event Date: 
23/10/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Otterton Mill

A long-awaited return for one of Canada's finest singer/songwriters.

Multi-award-winning James has a devoted worldwide following for his masterful storytelling, faultless guitar, coffee-rich baritone voice, and passionate live performances.

A wordsmith par-excellence, James writes intelligent songs that touch on universal emotions and leave his audiences spellbound. James is playing with multi-instrumentalist Hugh who plays mandolin, bass, fretless bass, 8 string bass, pedal steel, lap steel, and more!

www.keelaghan.com

Tickets: £14.00 (price covers the...

Dana Gillespie Trio

Event Date: 
09/10/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Otterton Mill

A first Mill visit from this multi-award winning blues diva. With over 60 albums to her credit and a career spanning 45 years, Dana has played support to Bob Dylan, runs her own music festival in Mustique (graced by the likes of Mick Jagger among others), had lead roles in hit West End shows (most notably as the original Mary Magdalene in the 1st London production of Jesus Christ Superstar), and enjoys a worldwide following. This international blues legend will play with Jake & Artie Zaitz on guitar and double bass respectively.

Tickets: £15.00 (price covers the music only)....

Lizanne Knott with Bill Reveles

Event Date: 
02/10/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Otterton Mill

A first Mill visit from this Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter.

Longtime fan Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 says: "Absolutely gorgeous music. We've rarely had as big a reaction to any artist in recent years than we've had for Lizanne Knott".

Her seductive almost hypnotic vocals, intelligent poetic lyrics and natural warmth combine to make her a captivating performer, and a rare talent. Playing with Bill Reveles on guitar.

Tickets: £14.00 (price covers the music only).

To book, please call 01395 568521

http://www.ottertonmill.com/

Huw Williams and Maartin Allcock

Event Date: 
25/09/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Otterton Mill

Songwriter Huw and multi-instrumentalist Maart first met on a Fairport Convention tour bus in 1995. Huw went on to conquer the British folk scene with previous singing partner Tony Williams, and is now a regular BBC Radio 4 contributor.

Over a 30 year career, Maart has toured and recorded with everyone from Fairport, Jethro Tull, The Mission, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Mike Harding, Robert Plant, Midge Ure and many more.

Together, Huw and Maart deliver an evening of warmth, humour, beautiful songs, foot-tapping tunes, and stories that will captivate and enthral.

Tickets...

Doug MacLeod

Event Date: 
18/09/2014 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Otterton Mill

A first Mill visit from this US blues genius.

Winner of the 2014 Blues Music Awards for Acoustic Artist of the Year and Acoustic Album of the Year (There's a Time), Doug is a master of original blues in the American tradition. Known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry (bottleneck and finger-style), warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances, Doug is also a storyteller, bringing characters alive through his music. Don't miss!

Tickets: £14.00 (price covers the music only).

To book, please call 01395 568521 or visit the Mill Shop in the Mill...

Powderham Food Festival

Event Date: 
04/10/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton

This festival is now becoming an established event in every 'foodies' calendar.

Saturday 4 October 10-5pm

Heading the lineup:

Jane Baxter – ex head chef Riverford Field Kitchen Jane Baxter is a chef and food writer. She trained at the Carved Angel under Joyce Molyneux before moving to the River Café. After a stint travelling and cooking around the world, in 2005 she set up the acclaimed Riverford Field Kitchen in Devon. She is co-author of the Riverford Farm Cookbook and Recipes for Everyday and Sunday. Currently based in south Devon, her latest book, co-written...

Country Fair

Event Date: 
31/08/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

Devon Wildfowling Conservation Association Country Fair

Take part in various activities on the day, such as, clay pigeon shooting, dog scurries and archery!

Visit a huge variety of traditional country stalls including: the cider stall, stick makers, artists, blacksmiths, wildfowlers, gunsmiths, wood bodgers, fox hounds, BASC, clothing stalls and much more!

Free entry to Country Fair.

http://www.escot-devon.co.uk/

The Big Treetop Adventure

Event Date: 
30/08/2014 - 9:00am to 31/08/2014 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

After the success of Escot's Tree Top Adventure in 2013 we bring you The Great Big Tree Climbing Company. Two highly skilled and friendly instructors can help all ages reach new heights in a fantastic tree in Escot's grounds. They will teach you how to enter a tree's canopy using ropes, knots and karabiners, whilst being securely attached in a harness at all times. Once at the top of the tree you will gain an experience which can't be found on the ground and if you're feeling brave take the zip wire back down! Each session contains a maximum of seven participants, creating a unique and...

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