To mark the centenary of World War One, pianist Alex Wilson will perform a musical tribute to composers whose lives were cut tragically short during the Great War at his latest concert to be held in the Mint Methodist Church, Exeter.
Profits from the concert will be donated to the British Red Cross.
The concert, entitled The Banks of Green Willow, features much loved favourites by Ravel, Bridge and Ivor Gurney, a new work by James Whittle and a series of rarely heard miniatures by composers all killed in action.
Take a 40-minute behind the scenes tour. See some of the reserve collections and find out more about the conservation, display and storage of objects.10.30am and noon
Tickets £7 (£5)
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.
The Two Moors Festival (October 15th-25th 2014), now in its 14th year, is renowned for bringing classical music concerts at the highest level possible to Exmoor and Dartmoor.
Covering 1200 square miles of Dartmoor and Exmoor, the festival brings Bach, Beethoven and much more besides to the heart of rural villages . World-famous artists taking part in the thirty-one concerts this autumn include Viktoria Mullova, Trevor Pinnock and Kate Royal along with many other well-known and up-and-coming soloists and ensembles.
For more details please contact the Box Office: 01643 831006...
Exmouth Town Concert Band present a Patriotic Proms Concert, on Wednesday 15th October at 7.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth.
The concert will be raising money for Exmouth & Lympstone Hospiscare, in memory of Ms Irene Holland who recently left the band a generous legacy. Director of Music Steve Grant will also select a piece of music in Ms Holland’s memory and this will be played on the night.
This promises to be a fantastic proms style evening, with the audience being treated to a selection of marches, war time favourites and rousing patriotic numbers.
The Apple & Cider Fair at Eggesford Gardens is a real celebration of the great English apple and all its many uses.
National Apple Day is the 21st October and autumn is not only when apples are at their best but it’s also the perfect month for planting new trees as the soil is still warm and the trees can get established before winter arrives.
“The apple and cider fair is the most popular of our autumn events and a real favourite with customers new and old” said Derrick. All manner of goodies will be available to taste and buy including ciders, juices, ales, country...
The third Sidmouth Science Festival will take place from 12th to 19th October 2014 and the overall theme continues to be "Science in our lives".
The Festival aims to inform, educate and inspire everyone, particularly students in Sidmouth and other participating schools in the area.
Science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) disciplines impact on our everyday lives by integrating art, music, dance and drama with serious technical talks. There will be events for all age groups and all parts of the community, including activities for schools and families as well...
Bride: The Wedding Show returns to Westpoint Arena, Exeter for its 5th year this autumn.
The show will bring together over 150 regional wedding suppliers who will be on hand to help brides-to-be plan their perfect day as well as a host of live entertainment, 3 stunning choreographed catwalk shows daily, hair and beauty demonstrations, free copies of South West Bride magazine and much more.
Tickets cost £5 in advance from www.theweddingshow.co.uk and £7.50 on the day.
Exmouth Carnival will be holding their annual Carnival Fun Day in The Strand between 9am and 5pm.
There will be over 60 stalls selling handmade crafts and jewellery, toys, cup cakes, clothing, ceramics, food, drinks and lots, lots more.
In addition to this we will have face painting, a bouncy castle, a children’s entertainer, balloon modeller and birds of prey. We will also be crowning this year’s carnival royalty.
There will also be entertainment running throughout the day by local groups and societies. Expect interactive dance...
Visit Otterton Mill to watch milling demonstrations. Water power is used to produce Otterton's signature stoneground wholemeal flour, continuing in a 1,000-year old tradition.
Go along and watch the milling - it's poetry in motion and leaves no carbon footprint! The millers are very happy to explain the milling process to you and answer any questions.
Milling is done in two sessions: from 11am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 3pm. Access to the Mill is free, although we welcome donations towards the Mill's ongoing upkeep and maintenance. Donations boxes are sited by the milling...
