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Mid Devon GAC host concert with Crediton Strummers

On Saturday 4 July at 7.00pm Mid Devon Good Afternoon Choir welcome the Crediton Strummers as their special guests for a concert at Crediton Congregational Church, High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF to raise funds for Force cancer charity.

The choir is part of a family of 30 fun and...

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Transat Yacht race returns to Plymouth

The World famous Transat yacht race will return to Plymouth after a successful bid to host the start of the race.

People will be able to see the yachts in Plymouth from 24 April up until the solo sailors start their 2,800 mile race across the North Atlantic on 2 May.

This event will bring a brand new Ocean City Rhythm, Blues & Jazz Festival, as well as an air show and...

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Fugue Stage at Plymouth’s Ocean Studios

Between the 8th and the 29th of January 2016, The Factory Cooperage Gallery in Plymouth’s Royal William Yard will host Fugue State, a combined exhibition, funded by the Arts Council England, featuring Ocean Studios’ residents Jack Carberry-Todd and Rhys Morgan.

The exhibition explores the themes of human desire and greed set against a need for the romantic. Both artists’ works are...

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Top stylist’s exhibition of design for the contemporary home

Exhibiiton runs Saturday 16 January - Sunday 6 March Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey, Devon TQ13 9AF Launch event 6-8pm Friday 15 January (all welcome, free)

Line Up is an exhibition of contemporary hand-made objects, curated by interior stylist and author Sania Pell. First on show at London’s Flow gallery, the exhibition has now reached Devon, and reveals the art of interior...

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MTV Crashes Plymouth tickets go on sale

Dates for next year’s MTV Crashes Plymouth have been confirmed and music fans can get their hands on tickets from Monday 21 December.

The spectacular live music event, organised by MTV in collaboration with Plymouth City Council, will be returning for its third year on Plymouth Hoe on the evenings of Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July 2016.

MTV Crashes Plymouth has grown year-on-...

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Magic skills technical workshop

With over 30 years experience, local strolling magician Mark Leveridge is launching a new magic skills technical workshop in Exeter. Mark, who belongs to the illustrious Magic Circle in London, is also a member of the prestigious Inner Circle, with a Gold Star for high technical performing ability. The first of the new workshops is called ‘Let’s Make Magic’ and is aimed at children aged 11 –...

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Chagstock to return in 2016

CHAGSTOCK FESTIVAL organisers have confirmed that the festival will return in 2016! Taking place on Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd July, Devon’s much-loved, family friendly, not-for-profit event will feature the biggest and most diverse line up in its 10-year history.

The theme for the wildly popular fancy dress day on Saturday will be ‘Legends’.

The last few discounted Early...

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Christmas at Redlake

Over 50 artists, crafters, bakers, wood turners, hobbyists, jewellers and more will be on offer at the launch event of Redlake in the South Hams this weekend.

The Christmas extravaganza takes place between 10am and 4pm on Sunday 13th December and promises to have something for everyone.

This historical building sits between Bittaford and Ivybridge and is seen as a hub for all...

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Japanese drummers Kodo head for Plymouth

The phenomenal Japanese taiko drumming company KODO will return to the UK in February 2016 – its 35th anniversary - with the thrilling new production ‘MYSTERY’, a dramatic mix of storytelling, music, dance and drama designed to reflect the beauty and mystery of Japanese traditions throughout the ages.

And on Friday 19 February 2016 they'll be performing at Plymouth Pavilions.

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Rugby World Cup 2015 flags and banners go on sale

A one-off sale of Exeter’s Rugby World Cup 2015 official city dressing items has opened to the public.

Up for grabs are banners , flags and bunting used to decorate the city during the Tournament in September and October when Sandy Park hosted 3 pool matches.

All proceeds of the sale will be split between the Lord Mayor's charity, the Exeter Foundation, and 'BEEP', Business...

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Lords are leaping at Buckland Abbey

The doors to Buckland Abbey’s medieval Great Barn swing open today to unveil a unique interpretation of the Twelve Days of Christmas.

Using natural materials, props and a lot of creativity, local groups from the National Association of Flower Arranging Societies have been busy creating impressive floral displays which will fill the barn with colour, festive aromas and plenty of...

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