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Your guide to What's On this weekend

Don’t make any plans for the weekend until you’ve checked out our guide to what’s on in and around Exeter.

THEATRE

April De Angelis Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter The theatres have just re-opened after seventeen years of suppression under the puritans, encouraging a great upsurge in dramatic writing. Of vital importance to the development of drama was the entrance of the first English actresses upon the English stage. April De Angelis has taken five famous figures – Nell Gwynn, Elizabeth Farley, Rebecca Marshall, Doll Common and Mary Betterton – and...

Half Term Activities

Event Date: 
19/02/2015 - 10:30am to 21/02/2015 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral Chapter House

Half Term Activities Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st February 2015

One Hut Full

One Hut Full is a touring, multi-sensory, thought-provoking experience that explores the history of Dartmoor hill farming – inspiring hope, innovation and change for the future. The project looks in particular at the Whiteface Dartmoor sheep.

Come and visit us on the Cathedral Green between 19th and 21st February, find out information about the process of building the hut and the creation of the installation as well as opportunities for you to get involved. Weather permitting you might...

Tributes to man killed in Colyton collision

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 01/21/2015 - 11:41am

A man who died in a collision in Colyton has been named as Richard Daniel Manley, aged 43.

Richard grew up in Plymouth, but has lately been living in Seaton with his young family.

Richard was described by his family as loving father, brother and son who was very proud of his time serving in 26 Royal Engineers. He was always willing to help anyone in need and nothing was ever too much trouble for him. He was a genuinely good guy, with a heart of gold who will be sorely missed by all his family and friends.

Richard's family have been overwhelmed by messages of support...

A Little Man's Holiday

Event Date: 
25/01/2015 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
The Bike Shed Theatre

‘A Little Man’s Holiday’ takes the audience on a magical journey from the Little Man’s dull city dwellings to the high seas on a swashbuckling adventure for all the family. With PaddleBoat’s distinctive audience interaction, audience will be fully immersed as Little Man battles jellyfish, pirates and sharks on his voyage across freezing waters.

Even the smallest of objects on stage can tell a story, as we narrate Little Man’s epic trip from his office to deserted tropical islands. Through the use of puppetry, music and mime, we present larger-than-life characters and invite you...

Festive fun at Cotley Farm

To celebrate the start of Christmas and the opening of a brand new Christmas tree site in Exeter, Cotley Farm Christmas Trees are having a special Charity Christmas Tree Event on Sunday 7 December.

Cotley Farm Christmas Trees will be providing high quality non-drop Christmas Trees just 10 minutes from the centre of Exeter throughout December.

Join Cotley Farm Christmas Trees on 7 December from 10am until 5pm at their Exeter site, Matford Home Farm, EX2 8XT for a Charity Christmas Tree Event in support of local charity Hospiscare.

There will be real Reindeer to meet...

Devon’s Crealy sweeps the board in Primary Times Star Awards 2014

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park has been awarded the overall winner of the annual Primary Times Reader Star Awards. The hugely popular all weather family attraction won a large percentage of votes with readers impressed with the range of facilities, variety of children’s activities and overall appeal of the Park which ticked all the right boxes for families.

The anticipated and much coveted Family Attraction category was also awarded to Devon’s Crealy Adventure Park. In addition to this, another hotly-contested category of the Halloween Event also went to the Park, with readers...

Charity Christmas Tree Event in Exeter

Event Date: 
07/12/2014 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Matford Home Farm, Exeter, EX2 8XT

This year Cotley Farm Christmas Trees will be available at a brand new Exeter site, just 10 minutes from the city centre.

Please join us as we celebrate the launch of the new site on December 7th in support of local charity Hospiscare.

Bring the family along and choose your high-quality non-drop Christmas Tree. Meet, feed and stroke real life Reindeer and enjoy mulled wine, mince pies and much more!

Sylvain from Little French Cakes (a runner up for Devon Life Food Awards) will be offering pulled pork baps and falafel burgers as well as Little Pot sauces for gifts...

Reindeer Visit Princesshay

Event Date: 
22/11/2014 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
Venue: 
Princesshay, Exeter

This Saturday (22 November) Cotley Farm Christmas Trees will be visiting Princesshay to showcase their high quality non-drop Christmas Trees.

Between 1pm-3pm there will be two real life Reindeer for you to meet and stroke. Reindeer are beautiful creatures which charm both the young and old, come along to get in the festive spirit and have your photo taken with a Reindeer!

Cotley Farm Christmas Trees are available from Matford Home Farm, Exeter, EX2 8XT from December 1st. The farm is just 10 minutes from the centre of Exeter and is situated next door to the Devon Hotel....

Community Fun Day at Exe Valley Leisure Centre

Exe Valley Leisure Centre is hosting another fun-filled community day on Saturday (22 November), opening it's door to everyone!

The day kicks off with a car boot sale - pick up some bargains, or book your car pitch to sell your unwanted items.

There's a BMW Mini Ride 'n' Drive event in association with Westerly Barnstaple BMW and MINI - call the centre to book your drive in one of their vehicles. This feature has been very popular at previous events!

There's hair braiding and an exotic animal show for the children, a dance display and...

Christmas tree farm launches in Exeter

Cotley Farm Christmas Trees has been offering high quality Christmas trees in East Devon for the last 10 years and this year they have expanded to offer their trees just 10 minutes from the centre of Exeter at Matford Home Farm.

Traditional, high quality Christmas Trees will be sold at the new central location, Matford Home Farm, next door to the Devon Hotel and beside Parr’s Country Store from 1 December.

Helen and Lester Bowker who grow the trees on their East Devon Farm pride themselves on offering fresh, top quality trees for a more traditional Christmas experience....

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