Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery will be the first venue outside London to host the BP Portrait Award 2017 exhibition.
Following its initial showing at the National Portrait Gallery, London, from 22 June to 24 September, the exhibition will be at RAMM from 4 October to 3 December followed by the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and then Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens.
The three shortlisted artists were announced last week and all prize winners will be announced at an award ceremony at the National Portrait Gallery, London, on Tuesday 20 June...
Paul Tisdale successfully guided Exeter City to their first ever EFL playoff campaign this season and deserves tremendous credit for that achievement alone – even if his side managed to fall at the final hurdle in a brave 2-1 defeat to Blackpool at Wembley. However, a tilt at automatic promotion would surely have been possible if the Grecians hadn't dropped so many points at St James' Park over the course of the campaign.
Despite finishing an impressive fifth in League Two this season, Exeter have the seventh worst home form in the division, accumulating the same amount of points...
The San Miguel Picturehouse Pop-Up comes Double Locks, Exeter for a weekend of outdoor cinema.
The screenings take place in the open, with a limited number of deckchairs available on a first come first served basis. There will also be cardboard ‘bumbox’ seating available for sale but feel free to bring along small picnic chairs – however these must be placed towards the rear of the cinema area.
This is a fully licensed and catered event so no alcohol, food and drink is to be brought in from outside.
Double Locks will provide full bar and catering facilities....
THE amazing Christopher Biggins will launch the third Sun, Sea & Books literary festival in Sidmouth next month.
For the first time, the festival is spread over three days and different venues in the town, with Sidholme Hotel, Elysian Fields, hosting the launch roadshow from 10am until 2pm on Friday, June 23.
Christopher, who has appeared in many British TV classics, as well as being one of the Grand Dames of panto, will be interviewed by highly respected local broadcaster, Judi Spiers.
It is the second year Judi has been involved with the festival, and she will...
Apprentices from IBM have been named National Finalists in the search for the apprentice team of the year, after being the highest scoring team in the South East.
After four months of hard work by over 650 apprentices from across 75 organisations from the country’s leading apprentice employers, training providers and colleges, the National Finalists of the Brathay Apprentice Challenge were announced at the House of Commons by Godfrey Owen, Chief Executive of organisers Brathay Trust.
The team from across the South East will be joined in the final by teams from Derwent...
Do you want to gain valuable experience volunteering at one of Dartmoor National Park’s award winning Visitor Centres?
Enthusiastic people are sought to become Ambassadors for Dartmoor and help visitors to the National Park discover what makes this place so special.
As a Dartmoor Ambassador you will be based primarily at one of the three National Park Visitor Centres this summer, welcoming and directing visitors as they arrive at the Centres and being on hand to ensure that our visitors have all the information they need to make the most out of their visit.
It just couldn’t be more fabulous! It’s the show everyone talks about.
Hotter....cheekier....funnier than ever – the country’s number one touring cabaret show – The Lady Boys of Bangkok return to the UK with a lavish new production - WHO RUNS THE WORLD!
Elections and referendums may come and go, but in the stakes for the best party night out in town, there’s no doubt where the popular vote goes. WHO RUNS THE WORLD! is not a political question – it’s a positive celebration of the fair sex performed by 16 of Thailand’s most alluring and stunning Lady Boys. Escape the drab...
Communities across Devon are being urged to remain calm but alert following terror attacks in London on Saturday night (June 3).
Devon & Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Sharon Taylor said: “As details emerge from this Metropolitan-led investigation, our thoughts are with all those affected from these incidents and to all our colleagues in the emergency services who bravely responded.
“The threat level remains the same at ‘severe’ and we continue to monitor the intelligence picture and keep all policing under review to ensure the appropriate security is in...
Over the weekend of 23-25 June, Sidmouth Literary Festival - Sun, Sea & Books - celebrates the literary heritage of our beautiful Regency town, offering a rich menu of author events for book lovers and writers.
This year's highlights include crime queen Sophie Hannah, romance writer Adele Parks, 'Mad Girl' Bryony Gordon plus talks shedding light on writing poetry, short stories and even obituaries!
For more information see http://sidmouthlitfest.co.uk
Exeter's beautiful and historic Cathedral Green is the setting for the Exeter Craft Festival on 6–8 July 2017.
Stands set in individual marquees showcase the wonderful original work of over 100 talented craftsmen and artists who are based in the South West.
This three-day event is in its 42nd year, attracts thousands of visitors and, as usual, exhibitors have been screened and selected for the quality of their work.
There is a wide variety to be enjoyed.
Visitors can browse wood and metal-work, ceramics from delightful tea light seaside cottages to vibrant...
