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Grinagog Festival returns to Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/20/2018 - 11:59am

The legend of the Grinagog runs deep in Devon. With hundreds of sightings off the coast of Torquay, conspiracy theorists and cult followers alike agree that this rare ancient sea creature and the associated tidal wave of live music, DJs and inspiration will arrive back on our shores in April 2018.

Starting the festival season in style, head to Torquay to help beckon the Grinagog at a music and arts festival that celebrates creativity, diversity and hi-jinks.

For it’s second year Grinagog will showcase a myriad of musical genres that celebrate creativity and diversity, with...

Grinagog Festival

Event Date: 
20/04/2018 - 12:00pm to 22/04/2018 - 11:00pm
Venue: 
Torquay

The legend of the Grinagog runs deep in Devon. With hundreds of sightings off the coast of Torquay, conspiracy theorists and cult followers alike agree that this rare ancient sea creature and the associated tidal wave of live music, DJs and inspiration will arrive back on our shores in April 2018.

Starting the festival season in style, head to Torquay to help beckon the Grinagog at a music and arts festival that celebrates creativity, diversity and hi-jinks.

For it’s second year Grinagog will showcase a myriad of musical genres that celebrate creativity and diversity, with...

Yeofest - Yeoford Beer Festival

Event Date: 
17/03/2018 - 11:30am to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Yeoford Community Hall, Yeoford. EX17 5HY

It's that time of year again! Our annual beer festival gets bigger and better every year, and 2018 in no exception.

We've got 22 real ales on offer (as well as a couple of ciders and a ginger beer), a fantastic line-up of live music all day and of course some tasty hot and cold food to soak it all up. Yeoford is on the Exeter-Barnstaple train line ((only 20 mins from St. David's), so there's no need for anyone to drive and everyone can join in the fun.

It's only £3 entry, which includes a souvenir glass and programme. All proceeds go towards the Yeoford Community...

Flower Festival 'In Our Element' Crediton Parish Church

Event Date: 
02/06/2018 - 10:30am to 07/06/2018 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Crediton Parish Church

The Crediton Parish Church Flower Festival is one of the main fundraising events for the upkeep of Holy Cross and many people from our parishes work to make it a very special and memorable week.

The 2018 Festival has the intriguing title ‘In Our Element’ and runs from 10.30am on Saturday 2nd June until 5 pm on Thursday 7th June.

Work towards the 2018 Flower Festival began as soon as the 2017 Festival ended. The title of the last Festival was ‘What’s the Point’, and a big talking point was a rhino in the church.

This rhino, kindly loaned by Exeter School was...

Local and international filmmakers scoop awards at Two Short Nights Film Festival

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/05/2017 - 12:15pm

Exeter Phoenix’s annual short film festival, Two Short Nights, brought flocks of filmmakers, viewers and industry professionals to the city last week for a celebration of short film. Now in its sixteenth year, the festival featured more unmissable opportunities for emerging filmmakers alongside an extraordinary range and diversity of screenings for film fans than ever before, with a bumper two and a half days of cinema screenings, workshops and panel discussions. The festival’s opening day included the 48 Hour Film Screening, a collection of films written, shot and edited in just 48 hours...

Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival

Event Date: 
10/12/2017 - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Crediton Parish Church

Sunday 10th December is your last chance in 2017 to see the Crediton Parish Church decorated with over 70 trees by locals groups and businesses.

Following Communion at 9.30am, the Festival opens at 11am, and the Cafe in the adjacent Boniface Centre at 2pm for food and drinks.

Apart from the wonderful trees, there will be guided tours of the Governors Room and Bell Tower.

The Cafe and Festival close at 5pm, after which the Crediton Parish Church Choir will entertain you with a Concert at 6pm.

Tickets available on the door. There is Disabled Access and free...

Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival

Event Date: 
09/12/2017 - 10:30am to 7:00pm
Venue: 
Crediton Parish Church

Saturday 9th December is the 3rd day of the Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival. Admission is FREE and there are over 70 Trees decorated by local schools, guilds, clubs, groups and businesses.

The very interesting and informative Tours of the Governors Room will be conducted at 12noon and the Bell Tower at 2pm.

The Cafe in the adjacent Boniface Centre opens at 10am for food and drink and the Festival opens at 10.30am until 7pm.

Following the Festival North Creedy Choral Society will give a concert at 7.30pm, tickets available on the door.

There is...

Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival

Event Date: 
08/12/2017 - 11:00am to 6:00pm
Venue: 
Crediton Parish Church

The second day of the Christmas Tree Festival open from 11am to 6pm. This year there are more than 70 trees decorated by local charities, clubs, associations and groups. The Cafe will be open from 10am to 4pm for drinks and food. Admission is FREE, there is disabled access and free parking. The No5 Stagecoach bus stop stops outside the church nd the railway station is a pleasant 15 minute walk.

FuelFest Exeter

Event Date: 
07/11/2017 - 12:00pm to 11/11/2017 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter, various venues

A festival of fresh theatre for adventurous people by inspiring artists is headed for the South West this November as producers Fuel present a festival of performances in partnership with venues across the city of Exeter. FuelFest Exeter ranges from family-friendly nights out, to intimate experiences in the dark, and performances in community centres. There’ll be puppetry, sea shanties, binaural soundscapes and conversations with the future.

Programmed so that audiences can potentially see every show in the festival over its duration, FuelFest Exeter also offers its own signature...

Tickets still available for Exeter’s Lost Weekend Festival of Music, Art, Tech and Ideas

Thousands of people are expected to attend Exeter’s newest festival this weekend with the launch of Lost Weekend in the city.

And there’s still time to buy last minute tickets for the event.

The three day festival from Friday, October 6 until Sunday, October 9, will take place at venues right across the city and will serve as a showcase for music, tech, art and ideas Headliners for the Lost In Music part of the festival will be Public Service Broadcasting.

Other artists performing include Dutch Uncles, Zion Train, Denzel Himself, Eliza & The Bear, Billy Bibby...

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