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Oysters3

Event Date: 
27/01/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Oysterband as you don’t know them…

Up close and personal: John Jones, Alan Prosser and Ian Telfer, the three founder members and creative heart of folk-rock legends Oysterband, invite you to an evening of fresh acoustic performance and not-entirely-discreet stories – an insight into their history, sometimes turbulent, often funny, with great songs from every era of a unique career.

“The idea arose from Sidmouth and Shrewsbury Festivals recently asking us to do ‘something different’ as well as t

Tickets £15

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/

Boken Bass Ensemble

Event Date: 
24/01/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

A fusion of New Orleans style brass with hiphop, Balkan, funk and much more, combined with a blazing mixture of energy that will have you dancing like crazy.

The eight BBE members are all very young and talented musicians who combine swinging brass with tight percussion. All their work are originals, though the band isn’t ashamed to rock the audience with a surprising cover every now and then.

Tickets £10 (£8)

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/

Avenue Q

Event Date: 
18/01/2016 - 7:15pm to 21/01/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Shotgun Theatre, the NSDF award-winning student drama group from the University of Exeter, are proud to present their production of the ‘laugh out loud’ coming of age musical Avenue Q.

Princeton has just graduated from college, and suddenly finds himself thrown into the real world. Step one, find a place to live – a shabby apartment way way out in Avenue Q, New York. Step two, meet the neighbours – Kate the girl next door and kindergarten teacher, recently laid off aspiring comedian Brian, Republican banker Rod and Nicky his slacky roommate are just a few of the colourful...

Cancer Bats

Event Date: 
15/01/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Cancer Bats have come to destroy. Fueled by a burning desire to rage harder, play louder and have more fun than any other band, Cancer Bats mix hardcore, southern metal and punk rock into a lethal rock and roll explosion.

The band originated in May of 2004 with singer Liam Cormier and guitarist Scott Middleton, former member of Toronto metal band At The Mercy Of Inspiration. The two wanted to form a project that combined their favorite parts of bands like Refused, Black flag, Led Zeppelin and Down, among others. The lineup was rounded out with the addition of Andrew McCracken on...

Bridge Jazz Club

Event Date: 
06/01/2016 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

The Bridge Jazz Club is the home of Exeter’s jazz scene. Pete Canter & Friends + Jam Session. First set from the house band followed by jam session. All welcome. Bring charts for the rhythm section. Entrance fee includes a free raffle.

This month’s line up:

Pete Canter – saxophone Philip Clouts – keys Tom Drewett – double bass Coach York – drums

£6 (£4 for jammers) pay on the door only

Dolls House and Miniatures Fair

Event Date: 
03/01/2016 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter

Experience the exquisite world of Dolls House Miniatures at our public fair where you will find exhibitions, displays and demonstrations by some of the leading crafts people in this field.

A range of stands will be exhibiting everything from charming miniature figures and delightful dolls houses to every imaginable accessory and item of furniture.

Whether a keen miniaturist collector or enthusiast, or someone just wanting to visit for casual interest, you can be assured of a warm welcome.

10am-4pm

Adults: £3, children: £1.50

www.wendysworldfairs.co....

Chiefs dealt another injury blow

Exeter Chiefs have been dealt another untimely injury blow with the news that lock Damian Welch is set for an extended spell on the sidelines.

Head coach Rob Baxter has confirmed the 33-year-old lock is to be ruled out for several months after picking up a chest injury in the recent European Champions Cup game away to ASM Clermont Auvergne.

Welch, who is undergoing surgery today on the pectoral muscle injury, has been a key member of Baxter’s side since arriving from the Scarlets back in the summer of 2012.

Read more at: http://exeterchiefs.co.uk/news/chiefs-suffer-...

High winds and heavy rain set to batter Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/29/2015 - 11:50am

The Met Office has issued two severe weather warnings as strong winds and heavy rain set to batter Devon

Stormy conditions are expected to hit the region tonight (TUESDAY), lasting well into tomorrow.

The Exeter-based agency's chief forecaster said: “A cold front will move east across western parts of the UK during Tuesday night and Wednesday, with an associated strong, moist southwesterly airflow. Rainfall accumulations through this period are expected to be widely 20-40mm, with 60mm or more over some higher ground.”

Wind speeds across exposed parts of the South...

Aladdin

Event Date: 
07/01/2016 - 7:30pm to 09/01/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Victory Hall, Broadclyst

Broadclyst Theatre Group transports you to Old Peking for the most popular Arabian Nights magical tale of Aladdin.

There you’ll be met by the irascible widow Twanky and entertained by Peking’s giant Kung Fu Panda.

It will be a raucous evening full of your favourite daft jokes, catchy tunes, and loads of crazy dance moves. We've got amazing, colourful costumes, great scenery sets and it will be a fun night out for all the family.

Will Abanaza be thwarted in his attempts to kidnap the princess and steal the magic lamp?

Will our young hero Aladdin and his...

What's On at RAMM in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 12/28/2015 - 12:02pm

Take a look at What’s On at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum in the New Year… Whatever the Weather…

Pipe Dreams 5 Jan until 27 March 2016 Finders Keepers? Gallery Heather’s collection of clay tobacco pipes is from the 16th to 20th centuries and includes examples from England, Scotland, The Netherlands and France. From bottles of water from collected around the globe to Hello Kitty paraphernalia and from fans to political porcelain, the What Do You Collect? display showcases contemporary collecting and allows local collectors to share their passion.

Whatever the...

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