The show features a large display of quilts from all over the world as well as Patchwork and Quilting suppliers stands. Quilting enthusiasts and personalities will be on hand to 'show you how'. Workshops are available, and can only be booked at the Show on a first come, first served basis. Open 10am - 4.30pm (Sunday 10am-4pm).
The world is going bonkers and it’s still cold outside. So forget all your worries and escape for a night of comedy, cabaret and surprises.
Yes, it’s back. The brand new Exeter Cabaret Show returns with the cream of the international cabaret scene, brought to your doorstep. So get out of the cold and warm yourself with some award-winning comedy cabaret!
This show will feature an amazing line up including:
Barbara Nice Absolutely unmissable character comedy. As seen on Phoenix Nights. ‘As hilarious as it’s possible to get’ (THE SCOTSMAN) Abi Collins Multi talented...
With just days to go until a thrilling new season of racing returns to Newton Abbot Racecourse, finishing touches are being made following a major winter improvement programme.
The summer jump season opener on Tuesday April 4 will signal the start of an exciting 18 fixture programme of racing and special events at the newly-improved course in South Devon.
Once again the racecourse will be celebrating summer with a major music concert. Sounds of the Summer, on Sunday July 16, will feature an amazing array of pop acts including reggae royalty UB40 and special guests All...
With local elections taking place in just a few weeks, voters in Exeter are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote and are able to take part on polling day, Thursday 4 May. The call for voters to sign up comes as the Electoral Commission launches a national voter registration campaign to encourage as many people as possible to register ahead of elections taking place this year across the country.
People need to register by Thursday 13 April otherwise they won’t be able to take part in the forthcoming Devon County Council elections or the City Council By-election in...
The Archdeacon of Exeter, the Ven Christopher Futcher presented St Sidwell’s Church of England Primary School with their Outstanding Church School Inspection (SIAMS) certificate this week.
St Sidwells has retained their ‘outstanding’ status in their recent Church School Inspection (SIAMS - National Society Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools). The school serves an area with a diverse multicultural population and a high proportion of children have English as an additional language.
The school was rated as outstanding in their distinctiveness and...
Dance students from a leading performing arts school, world famous for producing international dance stars, will be showcasing an exciting programme of dance during a UK tour that visits Northcott Theatre in Exeter this spring.
The Encore Dance Company, which features dance students who are just about to graduate from the third year of their sixth form at the prestigious Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in Hertfordshire, will be showcasing a variety of genres of dance including classical ballet, jazz, contemporary, commercial dance and more during their performance at the...
Best Foot Forward is an ambitious county-wide dance project for older people.
The project is one of five competing in the West Country for £50k of National Lottery funding in the People’s Projects competition. Voting opened at 9am on Monday 20 March at www.thepeoplesprojects.org.uk .
The Big Lottery Fund, ITV and The National Lottery have teamed up to give the UK public the chance to decide how £3 million of National Lottery funding will make a difference in their local area. The three projects with the most public votes will receive grants of up to £50,000 to help them...
Fans of sport and racing will have an opportunity to join John Inverdale for a night at the races on April 18 when the broadcaster joins the team at Exeter Racecourse.
Inverdale will be hosting a private suite, with sports fans invited to join him for a fantastic night at the races that includes a delicious two course meal, including local cheeses, tea and coffee, Premier admission, a racecard and a Tote Courier.
The first of six races comes under starts’ orders at 5.10pm and then it will an evening of racing and chatting with like minded people against the stunning...
The Virgin Money Exeter Store is collecting Easter Eggs on behalf of the Exeter Foodbank and Age UK.
Mark O’Higgins, Virgin Money Exeter Store Manager said: "We are collecting Easter Eggs on behalf of the Exeter Foodbank and Age UK , who both play an important part in our local community.
"We hope that by collecting and donating the Easter Eggs we can put a smile on people's faces this coming Easter.
"I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has already made a donation, we are extremely grateful.
