The Story of Thomas Clarkson's part in the campaign to end the story of the slave trade
If the nineteenth century abolished slavery why are more than 20 million people enslaved today? To our shame the work of Clarkson and Wilberforce remains unfinished: human trafficking and indentured labour proliferate everywhere. Does our lifestyle make us unwittingly complicit in this?
As we reflect on the courage and tenacity of Thomas Clarkson we ask: Could two ageing grumpies sort the outrage of modern day slavery?
Ticket Price: £6 (pay what you can on door – minimum £2)...
It’s that time of year when we like to spring clean our wardrobes, and what a better way to do it than a clothing swap with some other local Exeter Ladies! So dig deep in your closets and pull out those clothes you don’t wear and come down to trade them in for new ones!
And to make this all a bit more wonderful we will be doing this all in the name of Charity! All of the left over clothes and donations will be given to Exeters own SAFE – a charity to help stop domestic abuse.
Cover on the door will be £5.
and you may take one item for every one item you bring as a...
Broadclyst Primary School and Killerton have partnered up once again to put on a show stopping performance of Keep Calm and Carry On! on the 13 and 14 June at 1.30pm and 4pm.
A play set in the days following the Exeter Blitz, Keep Calm and Carry On will explore life as an evacuee at Killerton House. The production will take place as a series of sketches performed by the year 5 class and will take place around Killerton's house and garden.
The storyline is based on Killerton’s evacuee schools during the war, researched and written by the children with the help of teachers...
Exeter City Supporters’ Trust is delighted to once again be taking part in the Exeter Respect Festival.
Held in Belmont Park on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June, the Trust will be alongside ‘Football in the Community’ and ‘One Game, One Community’.
Now in its 17th year, Exeter Respect is the city’s annual celebration of community and diversity, and Trustees will be on hand to promote the work of the Trust and the Club to over 20,000 people. This is a great opportunity for us to meet City supporters and Trust members but also to spread the word to a wider audience about the...
A total of 1,400 nominations have been received for the inaugural Devon NatWest Business Women Awards. The awards began in 2009 in Dorset and are held in a number of regions across the UK.
Founded by working mother-of-four and managing director of the historic Langtry Manor Hotel in Bournemouth, Tara Howard, The Venus Awards were created to recognise the achievements of women in business.
The Categories sponsored by female-friendly local businesses, have attracted nominations across the following categories: Heart FM Business Mother of the Year; Cathedral Appointments...
The nominations for the NatWest Venus Awards in Devon will close at midnight tonight, with hundreds of nominations sent in so far.
This is the first year the Venus Awards have launched in Devon, following three successful years in neighbouring counties.
The Venus Awards recognise the efforts and talents of local business women, and are split into 11 categories covering all aspects of business and personal achievement.
Founded by Tara Howard, a mother-of-four and managing director of the Historic Langtry Manor Hotel in Dorset, the Venus Awards were created to give...
The garden at 50 St Leonards Road is a long and narrow townhouse garden, shaded and busy, with a variety of fruit trees and bushes, flowering shrubs, wild flowers, and a small area of raised beds for vegetables. Open 2pm-5pm, admission by donation. Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access and no dogs allowed.
Directions to 50 St Leonards Road: St Leonards road runs from Magdalen road to Topsham road. Number 50 is on the right hand side going towards Topsham road, near the crossroads with Wonford road. This is close to the H bus route.
The second of four events throughout the year that will let you rediscover the remarkable hillside garden at Killerton.
Uncover the richness of Killerton's tree collection with guided walks showing off the conifers and unusual shrubs. Follow the discovery trails and activities. Get a chance to meet the gardeners and see what makes this garden so special.
Adaptable Theatre return to Exeter with a special celebration of the work of Charles Dickens. Tim Knight and Ian Pearce present Double Dickens. Be prepared for laughter and tears as Doctor Marigold tells of his life on the road as a Victorian salesman. Enjoy the spectacle of Mr Pickwick trying to survive The Trial of Pickwick.
A memorable character based piece of storytelling which will delight audiences of all ages.
Following on from their smash hit adaptations of Flash Gordon and Star Wars, Get Changed Theatre company bring you Get To The Future, which forcopyright reasons may or may not bear any resemblance to a classic 80s Time Travel adventure. What we can promise is a show packed full with laughter, music and surprises.
