Exeter

Anything Goes

Event Date: 
13/07/2013 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

The S.S. American, sailing from New York to England, carries an unusual group of passengers. Included amongst them are nightclub singer (Reno Sweeny),a gangster (Moonface Martin), a wealthy debutante and her mother (Hope and Evangeline Harcourt), , and a wealthy New York businessman and his stowaway assistant (Elisha Witney and Billy Crocker).

“Anything Goes” is a story of mistaken identities and of lost and found loves and with all the great songs from Cole Porter, such as “I Get a Kick out of You”, “It’s De-Lovely”, “Friendship” and “You’re the Top”, this show is going to have...

Dutch Swing College Band

Event Date: 
11/07/2013 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

2013 is the 70th anniversary world tour of this famous group is the world’s longest established working jazz band with over 80 albums released.

Boasting a young vibrant personnel that excels in keeping alive the exciting music of the DSC Band, and with a stage show that’s unique, seven of the finest jazz musicians anywhere ensure the very highest musical standard – it really is quite outstanding.

The repertoire includes traditional favourites, some fine originals, touches of Latin and Creole, some Ellington and Basie tunes, all coupled with a true sense of genius. Yes,...

Glyndebourne Screening

Event Date: 
09/07/2013 - 7:00pm to 10:45pm
Venue: 
Picture House, Exeter

Cinema screenings at Exeter Picturehouse from the Glyndebourne Festival 2013 season. Picture House members Members' priority booking from Monday 1st April, general sales from Monday 8th April.

The 2013 Glyndebourne Festival opens with a new production of this compelling and intricately crafted collaboration between composer Richard Strauss and writer Hugo von Hofmannsthal. After the enormous success of Der Rosenkavalier, the two men conceived the idea of a light entertainment, a small trifle to amuse and divert the public.

Tickets are £20 per adult, £15 for concession and £...

The Albion Christmas Band

Event Date: 
15/12/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
The Public Hall, Station Rd, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6RJ

The Albion Christmas Band featuring Fairport Convention originals Ashley Hutchings (bass/vocals), Simon Nicol (guitar/vocals), the lovely Kellie While (guitar/vocals) and Simon Care (melodeon/vocals and egg-dance!) with an evening of Christmas cheer, songs, tunes, readings and merriment ...

Tickets £17.50 before November 15, £19.50 thereafter or £25 on the door.

Cards accepted.Booking fee applies.

Box Office 07891 663044 or 01395 443419 Unreserved seats

Jethro Tull's Martin Barre Band

Event Date: 
10/11/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
The Public Hall, Station Rd, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6RJ

Guitarist with Jethro Tull for 44 years Martin's distinctive sound has been a major factor in their success with album sales in excess of 60 million units worldwide. Acclaimed for his playing on 'Aqualung', his solo work on the album 'Crest of a Knave' earned him a Grammy award in 1988. A two and a half hour programme of rock and blues virtuosity peppered with classics from the extensive Tull back catalogue.

Tickets £18.50 advance. £19.50 from Oct 10th (+bkg fee). £25 on door.

Standing/limited seats

Click here to book tickets.

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri in concert

Event Date: 
05/10/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
The Public Hall, Station Rd, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6RJ

The lovely Kiki Dee with multi-instrumentalist Carmelo Luggeri plus a bunch of guitars, keyboards and other weird and (sometimes wonderful) instruments and an evening of great songs and music from the more familiar hits (we can’t promise Elton will come, but who knows…?) to more recent compositions. Just don’t go breakin’ your heart!!

Tickets £17.50 before 1 September, £18.50 thereafter or £25 on the door.

Box Office 07891 663044 or 01395 443419 (subject to 10% booking fee)

Unreserved seats

Tiverton Balloon & Music Festival 2013

Event Date: 
12/07/2013 - 4:30pm to 14/07/2013 - 11:00pm
Venue: 
Petroc College, Bolham Road, Tiverton

Returning bigger and better for 2013 this year's Balloon Festival features a packed programme of events.

There will be over 35 musical acts, a comedy stage (on Friday night), Taste of the West food pavilion, Westcountry ales and cider, craft ctalls, vintage aircraft displays, mountain bike stunt teams, archery, falconry, fire and light shows, a planetarium, workshops and of course, Mass Ascents featuring a whole host of colourful Hot Air Balloons including Special Shapes and lots more.

Tickets are now on sale at local Tourist Information Centres, shops and Petroc College....

Meet Rick Stein at Waterstones

Event Date: 
18/07/2013 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Waterstones, Roman Gate, Exeter

Rick Stein's new book Rick Stein's India is a ravishing, inspiring journey through the tastes and celebrated dishes of India.

Meet the chef when he comes to Waterstones' Roman Gate store to sign copies.

For further details call 01392 423044.

A week of wildlife discovery with Devon Wildlife Trust

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 06/28/2013 - 11:37am

Join Devon Wildlife Trust for a week of wildlife discovery aimed at children aged 8-11.

This series of days takes place at DWT's Woodah Farm, close to Exeter, in the heart of the beautiful Teign Valley. Trips to DWT's Cricklepit Mill in Exeter will also form part of the week.

Activities will include birdwatching, wildlife adventure walks, animal tracking and plant/animal identification. Join DWT's resident wildlife experts for a fun and outdoors alternative to school holiday clubs.

Booking is essential, and the deadline is 5pm on Friday 28 June.

Visit www....

What’s your favourite day out in Devon? Devon Hotels & Restaurants launch Top 10 competition to find out!

Authored by OneVoice
Posted: Thu, 06/27/2013 - 5:07pm

The hunt is on to find the Heart of Devon’s favourite activity as part of a new competition that has been launched today by Exeter and the Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association. Celebrating the best that the Heart of Devon has to offer, the top ten list includes everything from cream teas, treks on Dartmoor and climbing to penguins, sailing and even kite surfing!

With something for everyone, Devon Hotels wants to hear from locals and visitors alike to find out how you prefer to spend a day out in Devon and which of our activities will be crowned ‘Devon Hotels Number 1...

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