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Ukrainian artist Olga Vynnyk selected for prestigious London art biennale 2025

Olga Vynnyk, a Ukrainian fine art photographer originally from Kharkiv and currently living and working in the UK, has been selected to participate in the London Art Biennale 2025 — one of the UK’s most prestigious international art events. The Biennale will take place from 16 to 20 July 2025...

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Choir’s summer smörgåsbord: ‘A Feast of English Choral Music’

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is ending its 2024/25 season with a veritable banquet of some of the greatest English choral and organ music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

‘A Feast of English Choral Music’ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 14 June is the Choir’s closing concert of another successful season. The concert will take the audience on a journey with music of different...

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Devon photography exhibition opens to wide acclaim

An exciting new exhibition showcasing the work of renowned photographer, James Ravilious has opened at Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Honiton.

Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) welcomed over 140 visitors to the opening of An English Eye.

This new exhibition features the work of James Ravilious, renowned photographer of rural life and one of Devon’s best-loved artists. It has been...

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Antonio Pichillá Quiacaín: Umbilical Cord, Elizabeth Xi Bauer Gallery, 20th June – 2nd August 2025

Elizabeth Xi Bauer is proud to announce Umbilical Cord , a new solo exhibition by Antonio Pichillá Quiacaín , running from 20th June to 2nd August 2025 at the gallery's Exmouth Market space. This exhibition marks an exciting milestone in Pichillá’s ongoing exploration of Maya heritage, cultural resistance, and the intricate relationships between Indigenous traditions and contemporary art...

North Devon resort partners with award winning family TV show ‘Moley’

The Mole Resort has announced a partnership with award winning TV show Moley.

The British animated television series, produced by Two Daughters Entertainment, features the voices of an all-star cast, including British actor Warwick Davis (Harry Potter, Star Wars), Gemma Arterton, Stanley Tucci, and Richard E. Grant.

The exciting partnership was unveiled at the Resort's Spring...

Princess Theatre Christmas panto cast announcement

Back by popular demand, Michael Neilson and Matthew Curnier are returning to Torquay for this years Christmas panto, Sleeping Beauty! This will be Michael's third year back at the Princess Theatre, Torquay having starred as Dame Derriere in Beauty and the Beast in 2023, Dame Trott in Jack and the Beanstalk in 2024. He returns to Torquay this Christmas as Nurse Nellie. Michael said: "I'm so...

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James Barr’s ‘Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum)’ comes to Plymouth

Multi-award-winning comedian, podcaster ( A Gay And A NonGay ), radio presenter (The Hits Radio Breakfast Show), TV Host - and gay icon! - James Barr is delighted to be bringing his fearless, critically acclaimed stand-up show Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum) to Plymouth - fresh from rave reviews at Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals.

He can count major names in...

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Day Out With Thomas™: The Party Tour is Heading to South Devon Railway

All Aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone’s favourite #1 blue engine, is coming to town and we’re celebrating big this year for 80 years of Thomas & Friends™.

Day Out With Thomas: The Party Tour will be stopping at the South Devon Railway on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June 2025 .

Day Out With Thomas is a fun-filled family event that takes place at Heritage Railways...

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Half-price entry to mark half a century, as Devon attraction celebrates 50 years

Beer, Devon – One of Devon's premier tourist attractions has announced it will be reopening on April 1st, 2025, marking the commencement of a milestone 50th anniversary season. Since its inception in 1975, Pecorama has been a cherished destination for families, garden enthusiasts, and model railway aficionados, offering a unique blend of family entertainment and natural beauty.

To...

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Debut book for Devon-born writer

A Devon born writer, who grew up and went to school in the county, has written a book.

Linda Jones, who was born in Plymouth in 1942, has written The Bird Rules – OK!, a collection of poetry and short stories, published by Tim Saunders Publications.

“My start in life was surrounded by bombed houses,” recalls Linda. “Dad was a Naval man. He had served a long term of duty on...

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A Lost Landscape: Unearthing A La Ronde's Secret Garden

A temporary exhibition, ‘Digging Deeper’, opens at National Trust A la Ronde on 4 March, showcasing archaeological discoveries that reveal a lost historic garden.

The exhibition is inspired by Mary Parminter’s handwritten will from 1849, which offers a tantalising glimpse of the estate at that time. Mary’s will mentions features such as an ‘urn, obelisk, fountain, Shellary, hot house...

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