Devon

Music in the Castle

Event Date: 
18/09/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton

Music in the Castle : Handel’s first year in Italy -1707

Alison Burnett – Soprano, With Simon Kodurand & Julie Hill – Violins; Clare Garton-Sprenger – Cello; George Pratt – Continuo

Music includes:

Salve Regina; Haec est Regina Virginum; Alpestre Monte; Tu fedel,tu costante Trio Sonatas HWV 391 & HWV 392

A programme of music, celebrating some of the stunning writing of Handel in 1707 – his first year in Italy. Writing prolifically at this time for the soprano voice and strings, this concert will present works both sacred and secular, showing the...

Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

Event Date: 
17/09/2015 - 9:30am to 20/09/2015 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Various venues, Budleigh Salterton

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...

Nordic Walking Taster Sessions

Event Date: 
15/09/2015 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton, Broadclyst

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...

Poltimore House : Heritage Open Day

Event Date: 
13/09/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Poltimore House and Grounds, Exeter

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...

Exmouth Mussel Festival

Event Date: 
12/09/2015 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Seafront, Beach Gardens, opposite Pavilion, Exmouth

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...

Exeter Street Slide

Event Date: 
06/09/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Fore Street, Exeter

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!

10am-6pm

http://www.exeterstreetslide.co.uk/

Toy and Train Collectors Fair

Event Date: 
06/09/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter

Visit the Toy and Train Collectors Fair!!

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

Email: stuvowles@aol.com Website: www.bulldogfairs.com

Topsham Classic Car & Steam Vintage Fun Day

Event Date: 
05/09/2015 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Collingwood's Bed & Breakfast, Broompark Nurseries, Exeter Road, Topsham

Classic Car and Steam Vintage Fun Day.

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.

Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £5 Individual ticket £2

For more...

Devon gallery calls time on unwanted clocks

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 08/30/2015 - 10:56am

Have you got an old clock that you’d like to become part of an ambitious new art installation at East Devon’s Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton?

After defeating other competing venues to win the chance to work with celebrated international artist Luke Jerram for this year's Museums at Night festival, staff and volunteers at THG are calling on the community to play an important part in Luke’s installation by bringing their unwanted clocks to the gallery.

Gallery Curator, Angela Blackwell praised the public's support, which saw the gallery winning the national vote and...

Fun all at Hospiscare fete in Exeter

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Sun, 08/30/2015 - 10:03am

Support your local hospice by coming along to our Hospiscare Fete on Saturday September 5, 1pm to 5pm, on the lawn outside Wonford Hospital in Dryden Road, Exeter.

We've got a BBQ, afternoon tea, bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, toys, books, gifts and lots of games and a display of birds of prey.

Our Hospiscare complementary therapy team will be giving massages.

Glynis Atherton, Hospiscare chief executive, said: "It’s wonderful to see the ward staff coming together to put on this event.

"They have brought everyone together and shown real passion and...

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