A Devon-wide organisation is presenting its third event this Winter, to usher in the coming of spring. Anyone with a love of jazz will find a rich tapestry of music, woven by a master of the genre.
The Piano and Me will feature Mike Westbrook and is being produced by the Devonshire Association’s Music and Folklore Section (DAMFS) which is a new organisation amalgamating two established groups. It is hosted in association with The Bridge Inn, Topsham which is a recognised venue for high quality music events.
Mike is taking a break from his larger gigs to present an up...
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing action-packed adventure films to Exeter.
With extreme skiing, mountain biking, climbing and more, the Banff Mountain Film Festival features two new collections of gripping action films from remote regions of the globe.
“Get ready for an inspirational night of adventure from the wildest corners of the planet!” says tour director Nell Teasdale.
“With intrepid athletes, spectacular cinematography and a big dose of adrenaline, the Banff Mountain Film Festival stars the best new films from the world’s top...
Several students from West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , recently took part in Philosothon UK.
A Philosothon is a friendly “competition” between small teams in which students participate in a series of “Communities of Inquiry” and are judged by the quality of their participation. Students are asked to consider open-ended questions which require an extended response and typically involve appeal to more than one discipline.
Students are asked to have a conversation in mixed age group teams about a clearly defined philosophical or ethical issue. They are judged...
A Devon-wide organisation is presenting its third event this Winter, to usher in the coming of spring. Anyone with a love of jazz will find a rich tapestry of music, woven by a master of the genre.
The Piano and Me will feature Mike Westbrook and is being produced by the Devonshire Association’s Music and Folklore Section (DAMFS) which is a new organisation amalgamating two established groups. It is hosted in association with The Bridge Inn, Topsham which is a recognised venue for high quality music events.
Mike is taking a break from his larger gigs to present an up...
Princesshay are inviting you to explore their hidden oasis for insects and plant life, giving access to the Princesshay Bee garden through tours from May to September.
12 years ago, the team at Princesshay created a rooftop bee friendly garden high above the shops as a sanctuary for honeybees. Over the last decade the space has matured and grown and the team tend weekly to the three - four bee hives (depending on the time of year) housing over 240,000 honeybees.
The tour will start at ground level outside 'The Hive' on Bampfylde Lane before heading up to the rooftop to...
EXETER Pride, one of the South West's biggest celebrations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans plus (LGBTQ+) communities, and one of the biggest free Pride events in the country, will take place on Saturday, May 11 with a return of the march through the city centre followed by some exciting events.
The march will start in Sidwell Street and end at Northernhay Gardens where there will be a variety of stalls from local vendors, charity organisations and well-being groups.
Food and drink will also be sold in the park and visitors are encouraged to take along a blanket and...
Exeter-based Livery Dole dealership has been named as the winner of the Dealership Community award for its unwavering commitment to local affairs at the Isuzu UK Dealer Awards 2024 in Glasgow. Going above and beyond expectations, the dealership has cemented itself as an invaluable asset to its local community as well as the Isuzu brand.
Working in collaboration with many charities and community groups, Livery Dole has not failed to make a significant impact in the surrounding area. From its partnership with Devon Young farmers to bring joy and support to various causes, to...
In the South West of England and thinking of starting a business? Or looking for a different approach to your existing business or community venture? Do you want it to be inclusive, democratic and empowering for everyone involved? Yes? South West Co‑operative Development, University of Exeter Business School and Co‑operatives UK have teamed up to deliver this FREE 'Is starting a co-op right for you?' workshop on 19 March at Exeter University’s Reed Hall. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of co‑ops as successful, values‑based businesses as well as their purpose and benefits. Find out if...
After a phenomenally critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run in 2022, and previous London Fringe theatre success, the hugely popular ‘ The Importance of Being… Earnest?’ is embarking on a UK tour, and will play Northcott Theatre, Exeter on Thursday, 14 March - Saturday, 16 March 2024 .
In this riotous twist on a much-loved classic the show opens to looming disaster; the actor playing Ernest in Oscar Wilde’s famed farce fails to arrive on cue. In a monumental effort to ‘save the show’, a real audience member is quickly cast in the lead role.
