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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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Major Enid Blyton exhibition opens in Plymouth

The first major exhibition celebrating the life and work of one of Britain’s best known children’s authors opens at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery this week.

Born in 1897, Enid Blyton was the best-selling English language author of the 20th century and remains one of the most popular writers of all time. Her first book was published in 1922 and her work has been in print ever...

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National craft festival is coming to Plymouth

Plymouth City Council, Plymouth College of Art and Mount Edgcumbe are joining forces to bring a national festival of contemporary craft to Plymouth this autumn.

‘Acts of Making’ is a two-week festival produced by the Crafts Council that celebrates contemporary craft through performances, live installations and workshops.

Supported by Arts Council England and Plymouth Culture,...

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Website helps anglers find best spot to fish

A new mobile-friendly interactive website has been launched today to help anglers, and would-be anglers, find the best spot to fish.

Fishinginfo.co.uk provides everything needed for a fishing trip, from searching for fishing spots to what the weather is doing and live water levels to information on buying a rod licence and where to buy kit.

Produced by the Angling Trust in...

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Local bands to perform on MTV Crashes stage

Local bands will once again get an opportunity to perform in front of thousands of people on Plymouth Hoe following this year’s two-day MTV Crashes live music event.

Organised by Plymouth City Council, the community music event will take place on Friday 24 July, with entertainment starting from 2pm.

Deputy Council Leader Peter Smith said: “We’re really pleased to be holding...

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Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse announce extra date

Due to overwhelming public demand, comedy duo Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse have added 12 shows to their Legends! UK tour. The initial dates sparked such a positive reaction with the public, that the added shows will see the tour run until December. Fans will be able to purchase tickets for the additional Plymouth Pavilions date of Thursday 26 November from 9am on Friday 5 June.

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MTV Crashes announces day two line-up

MTV today announced that 20 year old Dutch wonder-kid, Oliver Heldens, will headline day two of this summer's biggest show on the South West, MTV Crashes Plymouth, with Club MTV.

Day Two's stellar line-up mixes some heavyweight performers alongside outstanding emerging superstars. Two-time UK No.1 chart-topper DJ Fresh will be taking to the stage, as will two true stars of the future...

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The 1975 return to Plymouth

Plymouth Pavilions are excited to announce that The 1975 will be returning to Plymouth this November. Following their hit set at last year’s MTV Crashes Plymouth and contrary to recent break-up rumours, tickets for their new tour will go on sale at 9am tomorrow (Friday 5 June). The band has issued the following statement:

Dear friends of The 1975,

I/We/The 1975 are currently...

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Will Young brings Love Revolution Tour to Plymouth

The Love Revolution Tour', Will's first tour in four years, starts in York on 29th October and runs across the UK & Ireland finishing in London at the Hammersmith Apollo on 29th November.

The tour announcement comes as Will's brilliant brand new album '85% Proof' goes straight into Number One on the Official UK Album Chart.

'85% Proof' is the sixth album from the multi-...

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Circus Starr shows postponed

Circus Starr have postponed today's shows in Saltash due to high winds.

Performances were scheduled to take place at 4.45pm and 7pm today at the Big Top tent at Longstone Park in Saltash.

Instead, the performances will take place tomorrow (Wednesday 3 June) at the same venue and at the same times.

Tickets for today’s performances should be used for the rescheduled...

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Snooker legends head for Plymouth

Plymouth Pavilions have announced that on Saturday 22nd August the world’s most popular snooker player, Ronnie O’Sullivan is coming to the Pavilions to take on the people’s champion Jimmy White.

It’s The Rocket v The Whirlwind!

The previous Legends Events have been fantastically attended, the first visit to the Pavilions of ‘The Rocket’ is sure to make this a sell out so get in...

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