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Rick Stein and Russell Watson among the celebrities appearing at East Devon festivals

South West residents get ready for a spectacular trio of festivals

As the busy school holiday season winds down, East Devon is gearing up to offer visitors and locals alike an indulgent escape with a trio of exceptional festivals this September.

The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, Taste East Devon Festival, and Sidmouth & East Devon Walking Festival are organised, and supported, by a diverse range of dedicated local partners and sponsors, whose collaboration has been essential in bringing these events to life.

Festival goers can look forward to a feast...

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An full house at St Peter's Church for  Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

From politics to nature - the 2024 Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival reveals its brilliant line up

The 16th Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival begins on 18th September for five days packed with over 80 events featuring bestselling authors, celebrities, lively panel conversations and inspiring events for families.

Leading the programme this year are the celebrity cookery writer Rick Stein, Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant, Gardener’s World presenter Carol Klein and multi-million selling author Robert Harris.

Best-selling authors the Rev Richard Coles, Clare Mackintosh and Susan Fletcher will thrill with their latest crime fiction, and the Times columnists...

Community arts projects to receive investment thanks to University-Council project

Seven innovative arts projects designed to build pride in place and provide opportunities for community participation are to receive funding from a joint university-local government programme.

The commissions will receive a share of £40,000 from Creative Arc following an open call to creative organisations, artists and local communities.

Among those who’ve been chosen include a new community choir, who will have the chance to perform live at the Northcott Theatre; workshops and engagement activities for members of the special education needs and disabilities (SEND)...

Best British Themed Slot Games

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 07/22/2024 - 9:18am

Slot games have changed a lot from the days of simple fruit machines. Nowadays, they take players to different worlds, times, and cultures. To not much surprise, British themed slot games are a hit amongst UK gamblers. This is according to www.johnslots.com/en/ which is a very popular gambling comparison site people use to find the best slot games and slot sites. Their research shows that British themed casino games are actually a big hit. Therefore, we wanted to share with you their top rated British themed casino games that you can try out for yourself. They are fun and let you explore...

Discover the Advantages of the JeetCity Mobile Application

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 07/22/2024 - 8:55am

Discover the features, benefits, and user experience of the JeetCity app for Australian bettors. This detailed review covers everything from sports betting to online casino games.

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More than survival for Bear Grylls Gone Wild Festival

Authored by CJC_Media
Posted: Tue, 07/02/2024 - 7:57am

Gone Wild Festival with Bear Grylls thrives amidst industry challenges as sell-out beckons for both venues.

Bear Grylls’ Gone Wild Festival is returning this year with two incredible locations: Holkham Hall in Norfolk (8-11th August) and Powderham Castle in Devon (22-25th August) with only 250 family tickets left for the ultimate family adventure.

The festival industry has seen a staggering decline, with 172 festivals going out of business since 2019. Operational costs have soared by a third over the past three years, placing immense pressure on event organisers. Despite...

Exeter Symphony Orchestra present a concert of music by Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky

The Exeter Symphony Orchestra under conductor Arturo Serna is staging a concert of music by Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky on Saturday 20 July 2024 at 7.30pm in Exeter Cathedral.

This special concert – the highlight of ESO’s year – features the internationally distinguished cellist, Natalie Clein, performing great music in the fabulous setting of Exeter Cathedral.

The concert opens with the vivacious and effervescent Festive Overture (Opus 96) by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975). Described modestly by the composer as “just a short work, festive or celebrative in spirit”,...

Best Crypto Gambling Sites with Instant Withdrawals

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 06/26/2024 - 12:25pm

The digital age has witnessed a revolution in finance, with the emergence of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum challenging traditional notions of money. This innovation hasn't gone unnoticed by the online gambling industry, which has always been at the forefront of technological advancements.

The online gambling sector has always been quick to embrace new technologies to improve user experience and security. With the growing popularity of digital currencies, online casinos began to see the benefits of incorporating cryptocurrency payments. This move not only appealed to...

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 Comedy (poetry, spoken word)

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 06/25/2024 - 7:59pm

Edward Tripp presents

Edward Tripp: No Man is an Ireland

Just the Tonic at The Caves, Just Up the Stairs

Dates: 1 - 25 Aug (not 12)

Time: 11:45am (45 mins)

First review date: 3 August Introducing the former Bard of Exeter…

Edward Tripp - the former Bard of Exeter - makes his Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut this August with a brand new comedy-poetry show, Edward Tripp: No Man is an Ireland .

Coming to Edinburgh on his Auntie’s dime, Edward Tripp brings his dark, brooding, and frankly furious brand of ‘stand-up poetry’ to this...

The Latest Tech for Mobile Entertainment

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 06/24/2024 - 9:39am

Before the modern technology that most of us now take for granted came along, those seeking entertainment had to travel to where it was offered. Even then, there were limited forms of entertainment available. As the 21st century dawned, everything changed dramatically.

Today, entertainment is readily available thanks to the powerful devices we carry on our person, in our bag, or in our car. They allow us to take our most loved forms of entertainment with us regardless of where we go, meaning we’re never far from having fun.

As technology advances, new mobile tech that...

Recording Studio Workflow: Optimising Efficiency in Music Production

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 06/10/2024 - 10:19am

Recording studio workflow is a structured sequence of processes aiming to streamline productivity in music production. It begins with pre-production planning, where artists define the song structures, lyrics, and arrangement. This early stage is crucial as it sets the foundation for the recording phase. In a professional recording studio setting like Tileyard Studios , the workflow can vary whether the artists record live or track individual instruments separately.

In the core recording phase, precision is key. If recording separately, it's standard practice to begin with the...

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