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New West Country gay play, Open Door comes to Exeter

On a dark February night in 1954, a young man catches the Exeter to Bristol express. He never completes his journey. What happens to him on the train changes the life of every queer person in the land...

Who knew? The fight for gay rights began in Exeter! Discover the true story of a...

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John Butler Trio: European Tour

John Butler Trio announce their European tour to celebrate the release of their new studio album, Flesh & Blood in February, with a date at Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday 3 May 2014.

It’s been nearly four years since the release of their last studio album April Uprising, in that time John Butler Trio have toured the world to ever increasing audiences, played key roles in fighting...

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Final fortnight for major Artists Make Faces exhibition

There are only two weeks left to catch Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery’s blockbuster art exhibition ‘Artists Make Faces’.

The not-to-be-missed exhibition features nearly 60 artworks by internationally celebrated artists including Lucian Freud, LS Lowry, Frank Auerbach, Marc Quinn and Gilbert and George. It will close at 5pm on Saturday 7 December.

Artists Make Faces is...

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Leading musician to perform music of ‘Amazing West Africa’ at Museum

Under-fives and their grown-ups will be treated to yet another unique ‘Adventures in Music’ event at the City Museum and Art Gallery on Friday 29 November, when Seckou Keita leads an interactive session featuring the kora (African harp) and the djembe (African drum).

Seckou Keita is one of the leaders of the newest generation of African traditional musicians, fusing the traditional...

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Father Christmas will be visiting the Centipede Trust's Christmas Fayre

The Centipede Trust is holding their annual Christmas Fayre on Tuesday 3 December 2013 between 5.45pm to 8pm at the Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Scott Business Park, Plymouth.

Commander Patrick Mowatt from HMS Scott will be visiting.

With a range of stalls and children’s Christmas activities, there’s something for everyone. Father Christmas will be making a special visit...

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Magical moments at Mount Edgcumbe

It’s not just tinsel, baubles and fairy lights that will be shining brightly at Mount Edgcumbe this Christmas.

Visitors to the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December will be able to step back in time to a bygone era and enjoy a Victorian Magic Lantern Show.

This captivating and mysteriously beautiful form of entertainment was a treat enjoyed by our ancestors over...

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Meet an eagle at Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fayre

A low-flying Santa won’t be the only thing you need to watch for at Mount Edgcumbe’s Christmas Fayre this year.

If you head to the Barrow Centre on Saturday 7 or Sunday 8 December you will be able to meet Khulan, a magnificent Mongolian Steppe Eagle.

Khulan is the latest and largest recruit at Westcountry Falconry, which offers fantastic flying displays and handling sessions...

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More on offer at Saltram to get you feeling festive

This Christmas, visitors to National Trust’s Saltram near Plympton can enjoy a change from the usual food and craft fair. Staff and volunteers are looking forward to offering something a little bit special compared to previous years.

The Saltram Christmas Festival, which takes place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November from 10am to 4pm, replaces the old fair in the stable block and...

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Devon's Luke survives X Factor scare

Devon's Luke Friend has been saved by the X Factor judges in a dramatic finale to the Great British Songbook weekend.

Fans were shocked to see him appear in the bottom two with good friend Sam Callahan.

Before the sing-off, Sam sang George Michael number Faith, while Luke took on Your Song by Elton John.

For their 'sing off' song a teary Luke belted out U2’s I Still...

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Global singing sensation Susan Boyle heads to Plymouth Pavilions

After a sell out Scottish Tour in the summer of 2013, global singing sensation Susan Boyle is returning to the stage in her very first nationwide live tour, ‘Susan Boyle In Concert’ heading to Plymouth Pavilions on Saturday 12 April 2014.

Susan will be on stage performing a sensational and contemporary repertoire of iconic album tracks and never heard before classics that will...

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A Christmas of culinary delights at Mount Edgcumbe

Be inspired by some of the best and brightest of Devon and Cornwall's culinary world at this year's Mount Edgcumbe Christmas Fayre.

Toby Bragg from the Devonport Guildhall will be proving his baking know-how on Saturday 7 December when he uncovers the mysteries of bread making, before Chris Penk and his Cornwall College catering students give a demonstration, where you might just...

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