Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival features inspiring talks, readings and conversations with talented authors, scientists, playwrights, historians, broadcasters, economists, comedians and rising literary stars.
Taking place from 17thto 20th September, the festival will host a diverse selection of critically acclaimed, award-winning authors who are set to descend on the East Devon seaside town for the festival’s seventh consecutive year. Appearing on Thursday afternoon will be celebrated children’s author and artist, Judith Kerr, creator of iconic books such as The Tiger Who Came...
Free Taster Sessions for Nordic Walking. Developed in Scandanavia in the 1950's, Nordic walking is a specific activity where poles are used to provide propulsion.
By planting poles behind the body at 45 degrees, Nordic walking works the upper part of the body as well as the legs, making it a very effective full body workout which is great for toning and improving cardiovascular fitness.
It is recommended by fitness experts and health professionals because it is suitable for all levels of fitness, easy to learn and highly effective. Participating in 'Green' exercise has also...
Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s architecture and culture by allowing visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Heritage Open Days also includes tours, events and activities that focus on local architecture and culture. This year's openings around the country take place between 6th and 9th September.
As part of this event there will be an opportunity to explore the historic Poltimore House site where information will be available about Poltimore's past, current and future plans and projects as...
Join a free 60-minute tour of RAMM’s permanent displays.
11am and 2pm
http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/
Tickets are available online or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
All tours of RAMM’s galleries are available for private group bookings on mutually agreed dates. One-hour volunteer presentations are available for groups and society: RAMM or St Nicholas Priory (minimum donation of £40 to the RAMM Development Trust) or the 22,...
Brand new event to Exmouth seafront which will showcase the area’s excellent seafood and give you the opportunity to meet superb chefs and suppliers.
The Sand Sculpture Competition is back as part of the Exmouth Mussel Festival! Captain Jack Sparrow will be awarding prizes! Contact below for entry forms.
Head for the beach and Esplanade for an assortment of seafood condiments to dip into, wine pairing, cider tasting, seafood preparation advice, cooking demonstrations, recipe ideas and wildlife, foraging talks from the experts. Mussels, Oysters, fish caught the same morning...
Now 92, Zdenka Fantlova is one of the few living eye-witnesses to the horror of the Holocaust, to which she lost her entire family.
For as long as she lives Zdenka is determined to tell her inspiring story of great love, and of what happened in the Holocaust, to as many people as possible. The Tin Ring is a unique account of how a seventeen-year-old girl survived the horrors of the Nazi concentration camps.
An incredible story of human endurance and will power.
Box Office :
Tickets: £18 Concs: £2 off Groups 10+ get 11th FREE Age: 14yrs+ Running Time: 2hrs...
Find out about the history of Exeter’s money with RAMM’s curatorial team as Exeter launches its own currency: the Exeter Pound, an initiative of Exeter City Council with partners in the community, faith and business sectors.
The Exeter Pound will support local independent business so as much money as possible ‘sticks to Exeter’, to build the community of local businesses and their customers and add to the brand of Exeter.
The main set of notes, £E1, £E5, £E10 and £E20 will be in circulation for three years and are designed by local artists and Si Paull from the design...
For one day only on Sunday 6th September Exeter Deaf Academy will be installing a giant waterslide (300ft long) on Exeter's Fore Street in the City Centre - all in aid of Exeter Deaf Academy.
It will be a great spectacle, so go along and watch the chosen sliders see the summer out with a splash!
Catering for all collectors, walk, browse and look for those elusive and hard to find models - the list is endless:
Dinky, Corgi, Minichamps, Hornby Bassett Lowke, Meccano, Spot-On, Marklin, Scalextric, EFE, Actionman, Dolls,Teddies .......and much more all under one roof!
10am-4pm
Adults: £3.50 Children: under 15 years free with an accompanying adult For more information: Tel: 01373 452857
Our show is aimed at bringing owners' cherished cars and steam engines together and showing them off to the public.
There will be plenty of refreshments, BBQ and Bar, bouncy castles, vintage games, animals to see, craft stalls and face painting,. as well as los more.
Bring along your deckchairs for some fun in the sun!!
10.30 am until 4.30 pm
Tickets on sale at Estuary League of Friends shops, Topsham, or at the entrance.
