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Open Week Monday 5th – Friday 9th May at 9.30 am each day We invite you to join us for a guided tour of the school during which you can meet our children and staff. For further details please call on 01884 252393 or email prep@blundells.org Blundell’s Preparatory School Blundell’s Road, Tiverton, Devon EX16 4NA
‘Where reaching your potential is a realisation not a dream’ www.blundells.org/prep
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APRIL and MAY 2014
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Art EXETER’S FINE ART COLLECTION Until 06 Apr - This display includes works by major artists of both the 19th & 20th centuries, Royal Albert Memorial Museum RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter, 10.00am.
TAONGA: MĀORI TREASURES OF THE NATURAL WORLD Until 08 Jun - A look at a small collection of Maori objects from the museum’s collections, Royal Albert Memorial Museum RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter, 10.00am.
THREE PATHS Until 25 Apr - An exhibition of new prints from Sheila Stone, Charlotte Stone & Fiona Lovell, INC, 17-18 The Strand, Exmouth, 10.00am.
SPRING EXHIBITION
AXMINSTER ARTS’ ANNUAL MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION
EXHIBITION BY SPONSORSHIP AWARD WINNERS 2012
Until 05 Apr - Paintings, photographs, textiles, mirrors with unique frames and many crafts, Axminster Arts Cafe, The Axminster Arts Cafe, Axminster, 9.00am.
07 Apr to 03 May - Local talented students showcase some of their higher education course-work, Axminster Arts Cafe, The Axminster Arts Cafe, Axminster, 9.00am.
RECOLLECTION
EASTER OPEN STUDIOS
Until 19 Apr - Featuring contemporary artists whose work deals with memory and memory loss, Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Honiton, 10.00am.
18 Apr to 21 Apr - Visit David and Caroline’s Studio at St Michael’s Studios, this Easter, David Brook & Caroline Ireland, St Michael’s Studios, Bridport, 10.00am.
EXMOUTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHY
Alan Cotton Thelma Hulbert Gallery
PAINTED LANDSCAPES BY HEATHERBELL BARLOW 24 Apr to 07 May - Exhibition of paintings by local artist, A la Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, 10.30am. Storm Thorgerson Brook Gallery
STORM THORGERSON EXHIBITION 04 Apr to 04 May - Welcome to the visual work of Storm Thorgerson - album cover art, Brook Gallery, Foreshore House, Budleigh Salterton.
MICHAEL MORGAN EXHIBITION 05 Apr to 17 Apr - Michael Morgan RI Influential Works, Marine House at Beer.
EASTER EXHIBITION
Catherine Osbond East Devon Art
25 May - Patricia Volk talks about her work, The Art Room, 8A The Strand, Topsham, 4.00pm.
Until 27 Apr - Philip Clayton, landscape painting and Chris Prindl ceramics, The Art Room, 8A The Strand, Topsham, 11.00am.
Until 27 Apr - Palaeoscopes; new paintings by Brian Graham and ceramics by Peter Hayes, Sladers Yard, West Bay Road, Bridport, 10.00am.
05 Apr to 18 May - Easter Exhibition. An exhibition of paintings from West Country Artists, East Devon Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am.
DORSET ART WEEKS AT ST MICHAEL’S STUDIOS
PATRICIA VOLK GALLERY TALK
PHILIP CLAYTON AND CHRIS PRINDL
PALAEOSCOPES : BRIAN GRAHAM AND PETER HAYES
PRINTS FROM THE KITCHEN TABLE 22 May to 04 Jun - Exhibition of work by Mary Harold, A la Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, 10.30am.
24 May to 08 Jun - David and Caroline’s studio as well as many others opening for DAW, David Brook & Caroline Ireland, St Michael’s Studios, Bridport, 10.00am.
Until 09 Apr - Exhibition of work by local photography students, A la Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, 10.30am.
Until 05 Apr - The Spring show will introduce two new artists; Emma Green and Bee Bartlett, Artwave West, Morecombelake, 10.00am.
SOCIETY OF WOMEN ARTISTS 17 May to 30 May - Joint show by artists Ann Blockley, Tina Morgan, Rosa Sepple RI & Tina Stokes, Marine House at Beer, Fore Street, Beer.
EXHIBITION CLARE SCHMIDT NORRIS AND YO THOM
KILMINGTON ART & CRAFT EXHIBITION 2014 31 May to 01 Jun - An exhibition of Artwork, Craft of all kinds and Photographic prints, Kilmington Village Hall, Whitford Road, Kilmington, 10.00am.
ART EXTRA Exhibition & Auction 29 Jun - Over 25 established artists showing in excess of 150 works of original art in support of Hospiscare. Cream teas. Free Entry.
26 Apr to 16 May - New paintings and ceramics by Clare Schmidt Norris and Yo Thom, Lantic Gallery, 38 Gold Street, Tiverton.
DORSET NOW: EXHIBITION OF DORSET ARTISTS 03 May to 29 Jun - Showcases the work of a vibrant and diverse group of current Dorset artists, Sladers Yard, West Bay Road, Bridport, 10.00am.
TIMES AND SEASONS BY JOHN ONLEY 08 May to 21 May - Exhibition of paintings by local artist, A la Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, 10.30am.
Karen Dupe Apple Tree Galleries
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
EASTER SUNDAY 20 Apr - Easter Family Fun Day PLUS appearances from Peppa Pig, Seaton Tramway, Harbour Road, Seaton, 10.00am.
EASTER EGG AND SPOON RACES 21 Apr - Easter fun at A la Ronde, A la Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth.
Choirs SIDMOUTH CHORAL SOCIETY SPRING CONCERT
Ballet WOODBURY DANCE STUDIO PRESENT THE TWO PIGEONS 05 Apr to 06 Apr - A brand new Ballet, The Two Pigeons and other ballets, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.
05 Apr - Haydn Mass and other works, Sidmouth Choral Society, Sidmouth Parish Church, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.
FAMILY ADVENTURE CLUB
EASTER AT THE TRAMWAY
05 Apr - Family Adventure Club, a new club packed with fun & excitement in the woods, A Touch of the Wild, Haldon Forest Park, Exeter, 10.00am.
18 Apr to 21 Apr - Easter at the Tramway, Seaton Tramway, Harbour Road, Seaton, 10.00am.
SPRING CONCERT 12 Apr - Mendelssohn’s Oratorio St Paul,
EASTER EGG HUNTS 05 Apr to 20 Apr - Hunt for eggs left by the Easter bunny to win a prize, Exeter’s Underground Passages, 2 Paris Street, Exeter.
EASTER QUIZ TRAIL
Children
05 Apr to 21 Apr - Cadbury sponsored quiz trail, A la Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, 10.30am.
FREDDY DARE & THE GINGER ROBBER 04 Apr - An adventure through theatre and film. A powerful story for all ages, Friends of The Beehive, The Beehive, Honiton, 7.00pm.
WYLD EASTER FAMILY WEEK 07 Apr to 12 Apr - Easter themed games and activities for the whole family, Monkton Wyld Court, Elsdon’s Lane, Charmouth, 4.00pm.
FAMILY FUN WITH PIRATE PUPPET EXTRAVAGANZA! 10 Apr - Prepare to laugh out loud ye landlubbers, The Pasty Pirates are coming, Friends of The Beehive, The Beehive, Honiton, 1.30pm.
FAMILY FUN WITH PIRATE PUPPET EXTRAVAGANZA! 10 Apr - Prepare to laugh out loud ye landlubbers, The Pasty Pirates are coming, Friends of The Beehive, The Beehive, Honiton, 3.00pm.
PECO PIRATE DAY
Easter fun at Escot
13 Apr - Piratical performances, songs and sea shanties, fancy dress competion etc, Pecorama, Underleys, Beer, 10.00am.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum RAMM’s a great regional museum with lots of interest for all the family, with many visual/interactive displays for children. It’s free entry.
EASTER WEEKEND OF ENTERTAINMENT 18 Apr to 21 Apr - Easter weekend of entertainment with children’s show at the Top Spot theatre, Pecorama, Underleys, Beer.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA 19 Apr to 20 Apr - Family Easter Fun, A la Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, 11.00am.
Ageless and Endless Fun! T A GREA T DAY OU THE VER WHATE THER WEA
EXETER CHORAL SOCIETY - HANDEL’S SAMSON 07 May - Performance of Handel’s Samson with Musical Director Laurence Blyth, Exeter Choral Society, St. James Church, Exeter, 7.30pm.
Tel. (01395) 515551
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Ottery St Mary Choral Society, Ottery St Mary Parish Church, Ottery St Mary, 7.30pm.
KENNAWAY HOUSE JAZZ CLUB
GETTING STARTED IN BUSINESS
04 Apr - Evening Jazz with singer Maggie Reeday joining Craig Milverton Trio, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 6.30pm.
06 May to 03 Jun - Finance/Marketing specialist offers workshops to small business owners, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 2.00pm.
FROM DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES 02 May to 15 May - From different perspectives art and sculpture exhibition, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 01395 515551
SEATON
TRAMWAY
Journey from Seaton, gateway town to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, through two nature reserves alongside the Axe estuary to historic Colyton. Open Daily - Until 2nd Nov, 28th Dec & 1st Jan Come and see Peppa Pig - 20th Apr Dinosaur Train - Sundays and Bank Holidays in Aug Fare Friendly Fridays - with 50% off fares booked online Halloween Tram of Terror - 27th Oct to 1st Nov Electric Shock O Horror Zombie Fest - 27th October to 1st Nov Birdwatching, Birthday Parties, Tram Driving Experiences and lessons available all year - Please see our website Santa Specials - 14th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Dec
Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon EX12 2NQ tel: 01297 20375 www.tram.co.uk
MOZART REQUIEM 17 May - NES perform at St. Mary’s Church, The New Elizabethan Singers, St Mary’s Church, Bridport.
CHARITY CONCERT 22 May - Spring Concert in aid of Sailability, Budleigh Salterton Ladies Choir, Temple Methodist Church, Budleigh Salterton, 7.30pm.
CHORAL & ORCHESTRAL CONCERT FAURE REQUIEM 12 Apr - Faure Requiem, and works by Mozart, Elgar, Mendelssohn, Seaton Choral Society, Seaton Town Hall, Seaton, 7.30pm.
GREAT PASSIONTIDE MUSIC 18 Apr - Choral concert of moving and beautiful Passiontide Music, Sidmouth Parish Church Concerts, Parish Church, Sidmouth, 7.00pm.
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There’s something for everyone this spring at Escot. BBQs, Bushcraft, Golden Easter Egg Hunt, even a Kids Go Free Day! See website or call us for details.
SUMMER SUNDAY CONCERT FOR GUITAR AND CELLO 04 May - Second in a series of Classical Music Concerts for a Summer Sunday Afternoon, Lympstone Entertainments, Lympstone Church, Lympstone, 4.00pm.
JOO YEON SIR AND IRINA ANDRIEVSKY 09 May - Violin and Piano performing works by Mozart and Beethoven, Honiton Festival, St. Paul’s Church, Honiton, 1.00pm.
CHORAL ORCHESTRAL CONCERT
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17 May - A special all-Mozart Choral Orchestral Concert, ISCA Ensemble, Sidmouth parish church, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.
J.S. BACH - MASS IN B MINOR Marcus Brigstocke Exeter Food Festival
Classical Music 22ND INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES... 02 Apr - I say! Join us for a marvellous musical evening at the spectacular Deer Park!, Deer Park Country House Hotel, Weston, Honiton, 7.00pm.
THE FB POCKET ORCHESTRA
17 May - J.S. Bach Mass in B minor The Exeter Philharmonic Choir with The Sinfonietta, Exeter Philharmonic Choir, Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, 7.30pm.
Collectors POSTCARD & STAMP FAIR 26 Apr - Postcards, cigarette cards, stamps, trade cards, ephemera, phone cards etc, Exeter Postcard & Stamp Fair, Clyst Vale Community College, Broadclyst, 10.00am.
HONITON POTTERY COLLECTORS’ SOCIETY MEETING
06 Apr - The FB Pocket Orchestra takes its listeners back to the hot dances of 1920/30s, Barnfield Theatre, Barnfield Road, Exeter.
27 Apr - Open Meeting, everyone welcome to come & learn more about Honiton Pottery, Honiton Pottery Collectors’ Society, Offwell Village Hall, Offwell, 10.30am.
JOHN LILL’S 70TH BIRTHDAY
EXETER RECORD & CD FAIR, CORN EXCHANGE EXETER
10 Apr - Brahms, Rachmaninov, Sibelius, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Great Hall, Exeter, 7.30pm.
MARY’S STORY 12 Apr - Conductor: Nigel Perrin with Southern Sinfonia, Exeter Festival Chorus, Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, 7.30pm.
03 May - Lots of dealers having masses of good quality Vinyl Records, CD’s to purchase, Exeter Record & CD Fair, The Corn Exchange, Exeter, 9.30am.
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READER OFFER One child goes FREE with a full paying adult OR Buy one senior citizen ticket and receive another FREE! Offer valid until 31st December 2014. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. CC 4/14
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
VINYL SATURDAY BRIDPORT
EXMOUTH CRAFT & DESIGN FAIRS
CROCHET FOR BEGINNERS
24 May - For collectors of rock, pop, folk blues & jazz records & CDs, Vinyl Saturday Bridport, Bridport URC East Street, Bridport, 10.00am.
04 May - Sunday Craft & Design Fair, Exmouth Craft & Design Fairs, The Exmouth Pavilion, Exmouth, 10.00am.
27 May - Let us get you started on the basic techniques. All materials inc , Maisie Daisy, 38 Mill Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am.
Craft EXMOUTH CRAFT & DESIGN FAIRS 20 Apr - Sunday Craft & Design Fair, Exmouth Craft & Design Fairs, The Exmouth Pavilion, Exmouth, 10.00am.
CRAFT DAYS AT DALWOOD Elaine Delmar Budleigh Jazz Festival
25 Apr & 30 May - Crafting for the Love of it, Dalwood Craft Day, Tuckers Arms, Axminster, 10.30am.
SPRING CRAFT FAIR 05 May - Craft fair at The Donkey Sanctuary, The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, 10.00am.
MAKING WOOLLEN ANGELS 06 14 May - Using simple needle felting skills and merio wool. ideal for all levels, Maisie Daisy, 38 Mill Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am.
EXMOUTH CRAFT & DESIGN FAIRS 25 May - Sunday Craft & Design Fair, Exmouth Craft & Design Fairs, The Exmouth Pavilion, Exmouth, 10.00am.
Axe Vale Festival
“Bringing the greatest new and established talents in classical music to the South West”
Honiton Festival 2014 Spring Events
Friday April 25th 7.30pm AT THE BEEHIVE, DOWELL STREET, HONITON EX14 1LZ
JONATHAN WALKER
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HONITON estival
Talking about his latest book Operation Unthinkable – Churchill’s Secret Plan to attack the Soviet Empire In 1945, as the war in Europe entered its final months, Churchill, appalled at Stalin’s land grab of Eastern Europe, ordered British military planners to prepare the top secret ‘Operation Unthinkable’ – the plan for a pre-emptive Allied attack on the Soviet Empire on 1 July 1945. How close did we come to Armageddon?
Friday May 9th 1.00pm in St Paul’s Church JOO YEON SIR, Violin IRINA ANDRIEVSKY, Piano
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd JUNE 2014
AXMINSTER
www.axevalefestival.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1130829
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MOZART – Sonata for Violin and Piano in B-flat Major KV378 BEETHOVEN – Sonata No. 5 for Violin and Piano in F Major Op. 24 ‘Spring” GERSHWIN/FROLOV – Concert Fantasie on Themes from ‘Porgy and Bess’
Programme and lunch on sale from 12.00 noon All tickets £10.00 unreserved
Box Office 01404 43716 www.thehonitonfestival.co.uk
Fairs & Fetes HONITON COMMUNITY FAIR 05 Apr - Come along and take a tour of your Beehive Centre and see local groups perform, Friends of The Beehive, The Beehive, Honiton, 10.00am.
PAYHEMBURY MAY DAY 05 May - Payhembury May Day and summer Fair, Payhembury May Fayre, Payhembury Parish Hall, Honiton, 11.30am.
RIVER COTTAGE FOOD FAIR 24 May to 26 May - Enjoy cooking masterclasses, English wine, falconry, zorbs, music and more, River Cottage HQ, Park Farm, Axminster, 10.00am.
STOCKLAND FAIR 2014 26 May - Huge attraction: afternoon of family fun with traditional games/ entertainments, Stockland Fair, Stockland Victory Hall, Stockland, 1.30pm.
Festivals Food & Drink EXETER FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 2014 25 Apr to 27 Apr - The three-day festival celebrates the outstanding food and drink of the S.W, Exeter Food & Drink Festival, Northernhay Gardens, Exeter.
HONITON SAUSAGE & CIDER FESTIVAL 03 May - Sausages, Cider, Live Music and Family entertainment www. honitonfestival.org, Devon Freewheelers, Old Honiton Agricutlural Showgrounds, Honiton, 10.00am.
General BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 02 Apr - Inspiring & exhilarating film by todays most talented adventure film makers, Exeter Corn Exchange, Corn Exchange, Exeter, 7.30pm.
Music BUDLEIGH SALTERTON JAZZ FESTIVAL 18 Apr to 21 Apr - Budleigh’s annual jazz festival returns, Budleigh Salterton Jazz Festival, Budleigh Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton.
CLARINET SUMMIT AT BUDLEIGH JAZZ FESTIVAL 19 Apr - With Ken Peplowski, julian Marc Stringle & Craig Milverton, Budleigh Salterton Jazz Festival, Budleigh Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, 7.30pm.
THE PETE ALLEN ALL-STARS 21 Apr - A session of the best dixieland jazz at budleigh jazz festival, Budleigh Salterton Jazz Festival, Budleigh Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, 2.30pm.
ELAINE DELMAR WITH THE BRIAN DEE QUARTET 21 Apr - The great american song book at budleigh jazz festival, Budleigh Salterton Jazz Festival, Budleigh Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, 7.30pm.
FESTIVAL AFTER DARK PARTY 24 Apr to 26 Apr - Exeter Castle courtyard is offering three great nights out for music lovers, Exeter Food & Drink Festival, Northernhay Gardens, Exeter.
Gardens YONDER HILL, GARDEN OPEN FOR CHARITY Every Mon & Sun - An experience to awaken the senses and soothe the soul, NGS (gardens open for charity) Devon, Yonder Hill, Colaton Raleigh, 1.00pm.
TALATON OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND 24 May to 25 May - Cream Teas and Plant Sales and a Garden Crossword, Talaton Open Gardens Weekend, within Talaton Parish, Exeter, 2.00pm.
Markets Farmers & Country BUDLEIGH SALTERTON FARMERS MARKET 25 Apr & 30 May - A wide variety of high quality local produce. Held last Friday of every month, Clinton Devon Estates, Rolle Mews Carpark, Budleigh Salterton, 9.00am.
FARMER’S MARKET IN OTTERY ST MARY 02 May - Great News Farmer’s Market back in Ottery More information 01404 812252, Ottery St Mary Town Council, Ottery Town Council, Ottery St Mary, 8.30am.
Indoor Market MATTHEWS HALL SATURDAY MARKET Saturdays - 30 stalls selling a wide range of items, Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham, 8.30am.
HONITON’S SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY 05 Apr - Seed swapping, gardening advice & demonstrations. We’re celebrating local food, Transition Town Honiton, Mackarness Hall,, Honiton, 9.00am.
COMMUNITY MARKET 26 Apr & 31 May- Community Market featuring fresh produce and local crafts. Free admission, Ottery St Mary United Reformed Church, The Institute, Ottery St Mary, 9.30am.
Peninsula Marquees We supply the latest marquee designs for weddings, corporate events and parties Offering quality, affordable, marquee hire throughout the south West region t: 01395 263444
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
AXMINSTER STREET MARKET
SHUTE BARTON OPEN WEEKEND
Thursdays - Offers wide selection of produce, Axminster Town Council, Trinity Square/Silver Street, Axminster, 8.30am.
17 May to 18 May - Shute Barton is open four weekends a year for guided tours, National Trust East Devon Rangers, Shute Barton, Shute, 10.30am.
Museums PALMERS BREWERY TOUR (CLOSED SUNDAY) 04 Apr to 01 Jul - Tour through the historic brewery giving an insight into the brewing process, Palmers Brewery, The Old Brewery, Bridport, 9.00am.
FAIRLYNCH MUSEUM & ARTS CENTRE 06 Apr to 28 Jun - Grade ll listed building, is open for 2014 season. (closed Mondays), Fairlynch Museum & Arts Centre, 27 Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton, 2.00pm.
THE STORY OF THE SMALLS LIGHTHOUSE 09 Apr - An illustrated talk by Alan Nicholas, retired lighthouse engineer, Axe Valley Heritage Association, United Reformed Church Hall, Seaton, 7.00pm.
EAST DEVON AONB HERITAGE CONFERENCE 12 Apr - One day conference all about the historic environment of the East Devon AONB, East Devon AONB, Norman Lockyer Observatory, Sidmouth, 9.30am.
GROUNDS OPEN AFTERNOON 12, 26, 27 Apr - Come and take a stroll in the Grounds and see the spring flowers, Poltimore House and Grounds, Poltimore House, Poltimore, 12.00am.
HOUSE AND GROUNDS OPEN AFTERNOON 13 Apr - House and Grounds Open Afternoon, Poltimore House and Grounds, Poltimore House, Poltimore, 12.00am.
ROBOT WARS 16 Apr to 17 Apr - Robots do battle this Easter at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovilton, 10.00am.
WEST COUNTRY SNIPPETS, BY TONY BURGES 14 May - An illustrated talk/slide show by Tony Burges, Dartmoor guide, Axe Valley Heritage Association, United Reformed Church Hall, Seaton, 7.00pm.
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TOPSHAM AND THE CIVIL WAR 28 May - Topsham and the Civil War bloody fighting in the streets, Topsham Museum, 25 Strand, Topsham, 11.30am.
MEET THE ARCHAEOLOGIST 29 May - Free drop in session for all ages, A la Ronde, Summer Lane, Exmouth, 11.00am.
Opera LA BOHEME (OPERA) LIVE STREAMING 06 Apr - La Boheme (Opera), The Gateway, Fore Street, Seaton, 4.00pm.
COSI FAN TUTTE (OPERA) LIVE STREAMING 26 Apr - Cosi Fan Tutte (Opera) live streaming from Met Opera New York, The Gateway, Fore Street, Seaton, 6.00pm.
CENERENTOLA (CINDERELLA) OPERA 10 May - Cenerentola (Cinderella) Opera, live streaming from the Met Opera New York, The Gateway, Fore Street, Seaton, 7.00pm.
CARMEN (OPERA) 21 May - Carmen (Opera) by Bizet (Screening), The Gateway, Fore Street, Seaton, 7.00pm.
Rally ANNUAL VINTAGE/CLASSIC CAR RALLY 25 May - Classic Car Rally with a wide range of vehicles from the last century, Pecorama, Underleys, Beer, 10.00am.
Shows DEVON COUNTY SHOW 22 May to 24 May - Biggest event in the county calendar. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter.
Theatre PERFORMANCES THE BUREAU OF EXTRAORDINANCE SURVEY
EAST DEVON DANCE PRESENT MULTIPLICITY 2014 30 Apr to 03 May - EAST Devon Dance present MULTIPLICITY 2014. A dance explosion, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.
MACBETH
04 Apr - Extraordinary participatory theatre that the whole village can enjoy!, Burn The Curtain Theatre Company, Talaton Village Hall, Exeter, 7.30pm.
30 Apr to 10 May- A spooky, subterranean version of Macbeth performed within Beer Caves (£10), Four of Swords, Beer Quarry Caves, Beer, 8.00pm.
NIGHTSHADE THEATRE PRESENT HONOUR BOUND
KING LEAR (NATIONAL THEATRE) LIVE STREAMING
10 Apr to 11 Apr - A drama portraying the trials facing a Devon family during the first World War, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 8.00pm.
01 May - King Lear (National Theatre) live streaming, The Gateway, Fore Street, Seaton, 7.00pm.
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HENRY IV PART 1 (SHAKESPEARE) 14 May - Henry IV part 1 (Shakespeare) live streaming from Stratford upon Avon, The Gateway, Fore Street, Seaton, 7.00pm.
MALVERNBARD PRESENT MURDER BY WORD 14 May to 17 May - Malvernbard present Murder by Word, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth.
LIONS CLUB OF SIDMOUTH, MOONLIGHT SWING BAND 10 May - Lions Club of Sidmouth present MOONLIGHT SWING BAND, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.45pm.
FINCH DANCE PRESENT DON’T STOP THE MUSIC. 26 May to 31 May - Finch School of Dance present DON’T STOP THE MUSIC, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.
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Wildlife RAISE VITAL FUNDS FOR WILDLIFE 17 May - DWT’s third annual Heart of Dartmoor Cycle Challenge, Devon Wildlife Trust, Cricklepit Mill, Exeter.
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THERE’LL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND 19 May - Neils Sands productions present THERE’LL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth.
CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHTIME 23 May - Curious Incident of the Dog in the nightime - a play (encore screening), The Gateway, Fore Street, Seaton, 7.00pm.
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THE BIG BEEHIVE BASH 05 Apr - Dress up and Dance to Area 52, Friends of The Beehive, The Beehive, Honiton, 7.30pm.
SUMMER SUNDAY CONCERT WITH GUITAR 06 Apr - Sunday Afternoon Concert of Classical Guitar Music, Lympstone Entertainments, Lympstone Church, Lympstone, 4.00pm.
BUDLEIGH GUITAR FESTIVAL 25 Apr to 27 Apr - Weekend of concerts, workshops, meet/greet and open mic celebrating THE GUITAR, Gypsy Music Promotions, The Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, 12.00am.
Live Music April & May 2014
BUDLEIGH JAZZ FESTIVAL 17 Apr - Budleigh Jazz Festival here with jazz singer, Louise Parker (Louise “swings li, The Britannia Inn and Restaurant, Knowle Village, Budleigh Salterton, 7.30pm.
JUST MISBEHAVIN’ 18 Apr - Swing, jazz, R’n B, and much, much more, Just Misbehavin’, The Globe Inn, Lympstone, 9.00pm.
GEORGINA JACKSON & HER GROUP 18 Apr - The songs of Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald at Budleigh Jazz Festival, Budleigh Salterton Jazz Festival, Budleigh Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, 7.30pm.
JUST MISBEHAVIN’ JAZZ
BIRDS ON A WIRE 05 Apr - Birds on a Wire are Julie Dunn & Charlotte Storey, The Tucker’s Jazz Club, The Tucker’s Arms, Axminster, 8.00pm.
17 May - Swing, jazz, R’n B, and much much more, Just Misbehavin’, The Salterton Arms, Budleigh Salterton, 9.00pm.
TAKE 4 WITH LYNN THORNTON & GRAHAM PINKNEY 25 May - Swing jazz with Lynn Thornton (vocals) and Graham Pinkney (vibraphone), Take4 Jazz, The Beach Pub, Exmouth, 8.00pm.
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Sat 10th May MAGIC (A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN) Exeter Corn Exchange
www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange
MAGIC, the best tribute to Queen, perform all of Queen's greatest hits plus some you may not have heard for a while, in their latest show for 2014. It's refreshing that in these days of pre-recorded backing tracks, Magic perform completely live. With five vocals to back up the powerful lead vocal of the dynamic Roger Brown, Magic can recreate all the complex harmonies that are Queen's trademark recording sound. £17.00 per ticket, 7.30pm (doors 6.45) Box Office 01392 665938
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02 Apr - Folk music jam session, all welcome, experienced or beginners, Jurassic Folk & Acoustic, The Dolphin Hotel, Beer, 8.00pm.
JURASSIC FOLK & ACOUSTIC COME ALL YE 16 Apr - Local artists loosely within the folk music genre, Jurassic Folk & Acoustic, The Dolphin Hotel, Beer, 7.30pm.
JIM MORAY BAND 28 Apr - Award-winning Jim Moray, with his band, Square Sessions, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter, 8.00pm.
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29 Apr - A Folk Opera by Mick Ryan, Lympstone Entertainments, Lympstone Village Hall, Lympstone, 8.00pm.
07 May - Folk music jam session, all welcome, experienced or beginners, Jurassic Folk & Acoustic, The Dolphin Hotel, Beer, 8.00pm.
JURASSIC FOLK & ACOUSTIC COME ALL YE 21 May - Local artists loosely within the folk music genre, Jurassic Folk & Acoustic, The Dolphin Hotel, Beer, 7.30pm.
ROCK/ H-METAL
CHRIST CRUCIFIED - ROCK ORATORIO 12 Apr - A Dynamic Re-telling of The Passion of Christ, Friends of The Beehive, The Beehive, Honiton, 7.30pm.
CHRIST CRUCIFIED - ROCK ORATORIO 13 Apr - A Dynamic Re-telling of The Passion of Christ, Friends of The Beehive, The Beehive, Honiton.
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Wednesday 12th February FAIRPORT CONVENTION Exeter Corn Exchange www.exetercornexchange.com
The Kast off Kinks (Kinks tribute band) featuring original drummer Mick Avory. This great band play the timeless music of the Kinks with that unmistakable Kinks sound. A rare treat to see this great band, don't miss them. Licensed Bar, Tickets £12 from Box Office or call 01297 625699 or £15 on the door.
Friday 4th April EVENING JAZZ WITH MAGGIE REEDAY & THE CRAIG MILVERTON TRIO Kennaway House Sidmouth
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Sunday 13th April MUNGO JERRY The Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton The song most associated with Mungo Jerry is the global hit 'In the Summertime' which sold over six million copies worldwide in the first six months of release and that total is now estimated to be over a staggering thirty million units. With follow-up hits 'Baby Jump', this also made No 1, followed by ‘Lady Rose’. 1973 saw one of Mungo Jerry's biggest hits, Alright, Alright, Alright' race up the charts to No.3 with the follow-up singles 'Wild Love' and 'Long legged Woman Dressed in Black' continuing the hit making sequence. Tickets £20 Doors open at 6.30pm Box Office 01395443419
The Craig Milverton Trio and singer Maggie Reeday joins together to pay tribute to America’s great Ella Fitzgerald. Craig plays with a who’s who of British and International jazz talent including Digby Fairweather, Paul Jones, Julian Marc Stringle, Mark Crooks and a host of others. Tickets for this evening session are £12.50. Doors open at 6.30pm. Bar and food available.
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Budleigh salterton axminster An old market town situated alongside the ancient Fosse Way Roman road NOT TO MISS - thriving arts scene with artisan studios and art galleries • River Cottage canteen • original site of Axminster Carpets factory • historic church with Norman remnants
A lovely unspoilt seaside town with a gorgeous seafront stretching across to Otterhead and river Otter estuary NOT TO MISS - Fairlynch Museum • walk from Ottermouth up river Otter • quaint town and unique shops • rockpools at Otterhead during low tide • mackerel and bass fishing from shore • estuary great for bird-watching (bird hide on other side of river) • Sir Walter Raleigh’s birthplace at East Budleigh, also Raleigh bench pews in church • Salem Chapel • excellent jazz, music and literary festivals during the spring and summer.
honiton Home to the world famous Honiton Lace and having a thriving arts scene, street markets and centre for antiques NOT TO MISS - museum and Honiton Lace collection fine dining • bustling street markets • Honiton Pottery Honiton Festival - great classical music • centre for antiques • Thelma Hulbert gallery • great independent shopping experience
seaton Lying at the bottom of the spectacular Axe estuary, Seaton’s a haven of tranquility NOT TO MISS - extensive bird watching on Axe estuary • picturesque harbour, valley and seafront Seaton Tramway • excellent museum
Topsham Beer A quaint little fishing town with pebble beach set within a fantastic chalk-cliffed cove
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NOT TO MISS - beachside cafes with parasols • splendid views from top of town • Marine House art gallery • Beer Heights Light Railway at Pecorama • Beer Quarry Caves picturesque walk along cliffs to Seaton and also to Branscombe • beer garden at the The Anchor Inn with views out to sea • boat hire at beach
A charming little town with a rich history, and lovely architectural interest NOT TO MISS - St Andrew’s Church and its rare octagonal lantern tower and lovely churchyard Britain’s sole remaining oak tannery - a tannery site since Roman times (viewing by appointment) glorious river walks down along the river Coly to Colyford • Liddon’s Dairy for lovey al fresco lunch
Branscombe Set in glorious countryside, Branscombe is said to be the longest village in Devon NOT TO MISS In village - thatched forge and absolutely lovely old bakery (NT) (cream teas/lunches) • beautiful walk down to the mill and onto beach • ancient church At beach - totally unspoilt beach • beautiful Hooken Undercliff walk • lunch or tea at the Sea Shanty On the clifftops - sublime views across Lyme Bay (see below), both to the east and west and walk on to Beer
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lyme regis Synoymous with the Cobb and the film French Lieutenant’s Woman, Lyme has a pretty beach and harbour and is also known as a centre for fossil hunting NOT TO MISS - the Cobb • beach • fossil shops and museum • esplanade walk • town mill and river Lym walkway through village • aquarium on quay
ottery st mary exmouth Situated on the Exe estuary, Exmouth’s one of the oldest seaside resorts in Britain, with miles of sandy beaches NOT TO MISS - extensive beaches • Exmouth Pavilion theatre • wide range of pubs and restaurants along seafront, quayside and in town • cheerful shopping experience • extensive gardens views from the Beacon across to Dawlish • watersports in estuary • Exmouth quayside • train and boat rides for smaller children
Close to the banks of the river Otter, this town has a fine church and is the birthplace of poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge NOT TO MISS - grandiose St Mary’s church • river Otter walks • famous spectacle of the Tar Barrels in November • Escot Park - excellent for the family, set in 220 acres of parkland with red squirrels, otters, maze, falconry, woodland, parkland, play barn (see photo below) • Pixie Day • Elizabethan Cadhay House
Once more important than Exeter as a trading port, its prosperous heritage is visible in the charming architecture NOT TO MISS - Topsham Museum - a veritable jewel of a museum • the Quayside Antiques Centre • architecture, particularly the Dutch influence and narrow streets • great pubs and eateries • the Goat Walk
sidmouth Regency charm, great beaches, lovely walks, charming shopping and town centre NOT TO MISS - the Byes for lovely riverside walks (National Trust) • Connaught Gardens & Clocktower Cafe • Norman Lockyer Observatory • the Esplanade • great independent shopping experience • Manor Pavilion theatre • sandy beaches at low tide • mini golf course in town • tennis courts • Sidmouth Golf Club • Core Hill, Peak Hill and Salcombe Hill for countryside walks
QUICK REFERENCE - AMENITIES & THINGS TO DO Beaches - please see www.eastdevon.gov.uk/beaches.htm
exeter An important centre since before Roman times, Exeter’s a small but lovely city with many historic buildings, amenities and bustling city scene
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SEATON - wide pebbly beach, dogs welcome on small area at east end. Toilets nearby with disabled facilities. Charming teashop at the west end at the Chine.
BRANSCOMBE - pebbly beach, unspoilt, glorious countryside with no development apart from a few chalets. Sea Shanty for beachside food and drink.
EXMOUTH - great expanses of sandy beaches. Stronger currents by estuary opening. Plenty of places to eat and drink. Interesting quay also.
SIDMOUTH - lovely sandy beaches at low tide. Lots of interest, lovely views and lots of places to eat. The Clocktower in Connaught gardens of particular note.
BEER - steep pebbly beach into deep water, cove sheltered from prevailing winds. Plenty of beachside cafés, many with parasols. Lovely light for painting.
NOT TO MISS - Royal Albert Memorial Museum • historic quayside • Excellent shopping, restaurants, pubs, night life • numerous theatres, galleries and cinemas • Exeter Cathedral and Cathedral Yard • St Nicholas Priory • Underground Passages • the Guildhall • Roman walls
BUDLEIGH SALTERTON - unspoilt pebbly beach and seafront reaching out to open countryside. Truly lovely.
ameniTies &
ThinGs To Do acTion ADRENALINE GAMES - paintball next door to Crealy - adrenalingames.com QUAD WORLD - all terrain off-road fun quadworld.co.uk RACEWORLD KARTING raceworld-karting.co.uk MANSELL RACEWAY (KARTING) mansellraceway.com
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BICTON PARK BOTANICAL GARDENS bictongardens.co.uk
A LA RONDE (NT) - amazing circular house
CREALY - crealy.co.uk
BEER QUARRY CAVES - dating back to the Roman occupation - beerquarrycaves.co.uk
DINOSOURLAND home.btconnect.com/dinosaurland
CADHAY HOUSE - beautiful Elizabethan house and gardens - cadhay.org.uk
ESCOT PARK - 01404 822188 escot-devon.co.uk
EXETER’S UNDERGROUND PASSAGES exeter.gov.uk/passages
ESCOT PARK - 01404 822188 escot-devon.co.uk
NORMAN LOCKYER OBSERVATORY normanlockyer.com
LYME MARINE AQUARIUM lymeregismarineaquarium.co.uk
WORLD OF COUNTRY LIFE worldofcountrylife.co.uk
THE DONKEY SANCTUARY thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk YARAK BIRDS OF PREY yarakbirdsofprey.co.uk
arT Galleries APPLE TREE GALLERIES - variety of artisans on show. Also classes - appletreegalleries.co.uk BROOK GALLERY - wide range of original prints brookgallery.co.uk EAST DEVON ART - range of exhibitions, check website for exhibitions - eastdevonart.co.uk HYBRID - contemporary figurative paintings and sculpture - hybrid-devon.co.uk
cinemas EXETER - Vue 08712 240 240 EXMOUTH - Scott Cinemas 0871 230 3200 LYME REGIS - Scott Cinemas 0871 230 3200 SIDMOUTH - Scott Cinemas 0871 230 3200
craFT acTiviTy ARK POTTERY - potters wheel, pottery parties, cream teas in garden of C16 Devon longhouse. rkpottery.co.uk HONITON POTTERY - parties, baby feet & hand prints, classes, refreshments honitonpottery.co.uk
MARINE HOUSE AT BEER - contemporary paintings, ceramics, studio glass and sculpture marinehouseatbeer.co.uk
MAISIE DAISY - craft classes using fabrics green-glamour.blogspot.co.uk
MARLE GALLERY - contemporary f/a paintings, ceramics and sculpture - marlegallery.co.uk
SPACEX GALLERY - art clubs, half-term kids workshops, range of activities - spacex.org.uk
SLADERS YARD - contemporary British art, furniture and craft - sladersyard.co.uk
THE OLD KENNELS - hold a wide range of unusual courses from marbling to silverwork theoldkennels.co.uk
SURRIDGE GALLERY - original paintings and prints, sculpture - surridgegallery.co.uk THE ART ROOM - paintings, sculpture and ceramics theartroomtopsham.co.uk THELMA HULBERT GALLERY - public art gallery showing contemporary art and crafts thelmahulbert.com
cyclinG EXMOUTH TO BUDLEIGH SALTERTON EXETER QUAY, TOPSHAM & TURF LOCKS devon.gov.uk/cyclingindevon.pdf
HAYES BARTON - Sir Walter Raleigh’s birthplace. Not open to public, but can be viewed from road KILLERTON HOUSE (NT) - beautiful country house with great walks and teashop LOUGHWOOD MEETING HOUSE (NT) - one of the earliest Baptist churches in the country POWDERHAM CASTLE - unique castle in picturesque setting beside the Exe estuary powderham.co.uk 01626 890243 SAND - Elizabethan house -restricted opening SHUTE BARTON (NT) - medieval fortified manor house with what’s believed to be the largest fireplace in England THE OLD BAKERY, MILL & FORGE (NT) - enjoy a cream tea in an absolutely delightful setting
museums BICTON PARK MUSEUM - 01395 568465 EXETER - RAMM - 01392 265858 EXMOUTH MUSEUM - 01395 263785 FAIRLYNCH MUSEUM - 01395 442666 HONITON MUSEUM - 01404 44966 LYME REGIS MUSEUM - 01297 443370 SEATON MUSEUM - 01297 24227 SIDMOUTH MUSEUM - 01395 516139 TOPSHAM MUSEUM - 01392 873244 see display advert overleaf WHIMPLE HERITAGE CTR - 01404 822499
railWay EXMOUTH MODEL RAILWAY - 00 guage by the seafront - exmouthmodelrailway.co.uk PECORAMA - Beer Heights Railway in delightful setting 01297 21542 - pecorama.info SEATON TRAMWAY -spectacular route alongside the Axe estuary - tram.co.uk
sWimminG & leisure AXMINSTER FLAMINGO POOL - 01297 35800 AXMINSTER LEISURE CTR - 01297 35235 netball, 5-a-side football, indoor cricket, netball COLYTON LEISURE CTR - 01297 552000 badminton, trampolining, basketball, 5-a-side, netball, volleyball EXMOUTH LEISURE CTR - 01395 266381 swimming pool, gym, studios, prog’m of activities HONITON LEISURE CTR - 01404 42325 swimming pool, dance studio, sports hall, squash courts, trampolinging, gymnastics, créche SIDMOUTH LEISURE CTR - 01395 577679 squash, badminton, 5-a-side football, indoor cricket, netball, gymnastics, birthday parties SIDMOUTH SWIMMING POOL - 01395 577057
WaTer BaseD AS WATERSPORTS - paddleboard, kayak and canoe hire, Exeter - aswatersports.co.uk BEER’S BOATS - self drive motor boats beerselfdriveboats.co.uk EDGE WATERSPORTS - kitesurfing, windsurfing, paddle boarding, kayaking - edgewatersports.com SADDLES & PADDLES - canoe and cycle hire on Exeter quay - saddlepaddle.co.uk STUART LINE CRUISES - cruises up the Exe estuary and along the coast to Sidmouth and Torquay stuartlinecruises.co.uk
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Beer Notable: Marine House at Beer, also Steam Gallery
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Budleigh salterton Notable: Brook Gallery, The Rowan Tree (see display below), Whitford Jewellery, Plume, Talisman Framing and Prints
honiton Combe House (several miles outside Honiton at Gittisham in a beautiful country park setting), The Railway, Deer Park Country Hotel (several miles out of Honiton)
lyme regis By the Bay with great views, Hotel Alexandra also with great views, Bay Hotel
otterton The Kings Arms - great village pub atmosphere
seaton Eyre Court Restaurant, Temptations Cafe
sidmouth Pynes at The Bedford Hotel, Dukes, Sidmouth Harbour Hotel, Kingswood & Devoran Hotel, Royal Glen Hotel, The Cinnamon Tree, Neil’s Restaurant, The Loft, Graze, Blinis, The Clocktower, The Salty Monk, Southern Cross (just outside at Newton Poppleford)
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01395 446066 www.rowantreegifts.co.uk 7 Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton
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honiton Notable: Hybrid Gallery, Beachamp Place for ladies fashions, Wine World, centre for antiques - great antiques experience
lyme regis Notable: Onni Design - high quality Nordic/Scandanavian ladies clothing and accessories. Natural fibre range including linens, cottons and wools. 01297 443824
seaton Notable: Fuchsia Fashions, The Silk Stocking, Panic Design
Topsham Notable: The Art Room, Darts Farm, Quay Antiques Centre
sidmouth
axminster River Cottage Canteen, Fairwater Head Hotel, The Tuckers Arms (at Dalwood, outside Axminster - proper old pub charm)
Beer The Anchor - great coastal views from beer garden - great crab sandwiches
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Liddon’s Dairy - delightful setting, especially for eating al fresco, cute animals to keep the kids quiet
TROPICAL TEA GARDEN Liddon’s Dairy Station Road, Colyton (15O yards from tram station)
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exeter exmouth The Point Bar and Grill - great harbour location, The Royal Beacon Hotel - lovely views, The Swan Inn (at Lympstone 2 miles outside Exmouth - lovely esturine location)
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THEATRES Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis - 01297 442138 Exeter Northcott - 01392 493493 Exeter Barnfield - 01392 271808 Exeter Bike Shed Theatre - 01392 434169 Exeter Cygnet Theatre - 01392 277189 Exmouth Pavilion - 01395 222477 Sidmouth - Manor Pavilon - 01395 514413
NIGHT CLUBS
Angela’s Restaurant, Pizza Express, Bills
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colyton
The Drew Arms - beautiful village setting
Notable: White & Son Shoes, Essential Therapies, Chapter ladies fashions, Flo & Us, Woodforde Perfumery, Overly Gorgeous, Maisie Daisy, Cards @83
Extensive shopping experience including Princesshay and Harlequin Centre with national retail outlets, many small independents also
Budleigh salterton The Britannia Inn, great village pub just at back of town in Knowle Village, Ocean House Cafe
Broadhembury
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Carinas Niteclub, Sidmouth - 01395 512827 Charlies, Exeter - 01392 499888 Club Rococo, Exeter - 01392 434411 The Arena, Exeter - 01392 491419 The Grove, Seaton - 01297 21077 The Cavern Club, Exeter - 01392 495370 The Q Club, Exmouth - 01395 26533 Timepiece Ltd, Exeter - 01392 493096
TREATMENTS Beauty Essential Therapies, Seabrease, Aspara all at Sidmouth, Radiance MediSpa - Exeter
hair salon Hair Studio - Sidmouth, Lexys (Sidford
spas Aspara - Sidmouth, Radiance MediSpa Exeter, Woodbury Park - Woodbury
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