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2010 Event Calendar

January 2010

January 10th

Toy and Train Collectors Fair

Exeter's only dedicated toy train and collectors fair. With up to 120 traders and 300 plus tables - Buy, Sell and Exchange!
Westpoint, Nr Exeter. Details: Tel 01380 725322

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Various

Exeter City Football

Home fixtures throughout the month at St James Park
Details:

Various

Exeter Chiefs Rugby

Home fixtures during the month
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

February 2010

February 11th - 20th

Animated Exeter

Annual festival of animation with films, workshops, exhibitions and events.
Details:

February 16th - 21st

Holiday On Ice - 'Spirit'

Westpoint, Nr Exeter.
Details: Telephone 08705 321321

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Various

Exeter City Football

Home fixtures throughout the month at St James Park
Details:

Various

Exeter Chiefs Rugby

Home fixtures during the month
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

March 2010

March 5th - 21st

Vibraphonic

Funky music festival held at various venues
Details:

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Various

Exeter City Football

Home fixtures throughout the month at St James Park
Details:

Various

Exeter Chiefs Rugby

Home fixtures during the month
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

April 2010

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Various

Exeter City Football

Home fixtures throughout the month at St James Park
Details:

Various

Exeter Chiefs Rugby

Home fixtures during the month
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

May 2010

May 2nd

The Great West Run

Also includes the Family Fun Run, the Junior Run and Great West 5k. Races start and finish at the Exeter Arena
Details:

May 2nd

Stan Hacking Concert

The Stan Hacking Concert Band will perform an array of classics at St Peters School on Sunday May 2nd at 7.30pm.
Details: Tel 01392 402875

May 9th

Exeter Canal Charity Walk

British Heart Foundation - 10.30am Fundraising walk along Exeter Canal. Choice of distances: 2-5 miles, 5 miles &: 11 miles. Exeter Quay, opp Prospect Inn, Exeter
Details: Tel 01395 274738

May 14th

Gospel Music Concert

Joint concert between two of the largest award winning Gospel Choirs in the South West. An evening of inspirational and uplifting music to warm the soul. Featuring hits from LCGC and Brooklyn Tabernacle as well as secular artists such as Labi Stiffre and Jackie Wilson. St Thomas Methodist Church, Exeter
Details: Tel 01392 248914

May 15th

O-Pretty Woman

Tribute show to Ror Orbison with guest Racey and BoBBy K from TV and a Tribute to gene Pitney
Details: Tel 01392 270891

May 15th

Uplowman Dog Show and Summer Fete

Enter your four-legged friend in a fun dog show - Proceeds to Blue Cross animal charity. Uplowman Village Hall.
Details: Tel 0845 160 8023

May 15th

Traditional May Fayre

Maypole dancing - seasonal crafts - childrens activities - market stalls - organic cafe - all welcome. Exeter Steiner School.
Details: Tel 01392 427200

May 16th

Devon Bear Fair

Over 45 stands of teddies - new and old, free valuations, bear making materials and accessories and more. Exmouth Pavilion, Exmouth, Devon
Details: Tel 01503 230851

May 20th - 22nd

Devon County Show

Devon show of rural life. Westpoint, Nr Exeter - just 3 minutes from Junction 30 of the M5.
Details:

May 22nd

Noddy in Toyland

Join Noddy and Tessie Bear's sing-a-long, dance-a-long party. Everyone is invited Mr Plod, Whiz, the Robot, Bumpy Dog, Car and of course Big Ears. Exmouth Pavilion, Exmouth, Devon
Details: Tel 01395 222477

May 25th

Exeter Philharmonic Choir

A Night at the Opera - St Peter's High School, Quarry Lane, Exeter.
Details: Tel 01392 499211

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

June 2010

Saturday June 5th

* * Exwick Church Summer Fete * *

Starts at 2pm - With arranged entertainment together with cakes, hot dogs, plants, tombola, Grand prize draw and lots more fun for ALL the family! This year it's held within the play park area opposite the Church. Offers of help still very welcome.
Exwick Parish Church Of St.Andrew, Exeter.
Details: Tel 01392 275492 or 01392 213203

June 12th

Animal Communication Mediumship

Animal communication special with Kerry Hornett starts at 7.30pm. £3 at the door, bring a picture of a pet. Exeter Spiritualist Church, York Road.
Details: Tel 01884 861012

June 25th - 11th July

Exeter Summer Festival

Various venues - Festival fortnight of music, dance, drama, family events, street theatre and comedy.
Details:

June 25th - 4th July

Aftermath Visual Arts Exhibition

A major public awareness visual arts exhibition held by two internationally acclaimed artists - John Mc Dermott and Raya Herzig. Free daily entry between 10am and 6pm. Exeter Castle
Details:

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

July 2010

June 25th - 11th July

Exeter Summer Festival

Various venues - Festival fortnight of music, dance, drama, family events, street theatre and comedy.
Details:

July 2nd

Exeter Craft Festival

A celebration of crafts in Devon. Exeter Cathedral Green
Details: Tel 01626 36791

July 3rd

Summer Car Boot Sale

Ladysmith Joint Schools PTFA fundraising Car Boot Sale. Grand Raffle, Pipers Farm BBQ-Bouncy Castle. Ladysmith Junior School, Exeter
Details: Tel 01392 496658

July 6th - 10th

What The Butler Saw

A wonderful risque comedy by Joe Orton - not suitable for children. Presented by Exeter Drama Company, The Shed, Alphington Village Hall, Exeter.
Details: Tel 01392 221481

July 9th

Rougemont Rocks

Open air Festival featuring the Embezzelers, Fab Beatles, Joey and Lips. Gates open 7pm, Full bar refreshments available. Rougemont Gardens, Exeter
Details: Tel 01392 411243

July 10th

Exeter Symphony Orchestra Summer Concert

Tickets are £10 each, under 18s in full time education free when accompanied. Southernhay United Reformed Church, Exeter
Details: Tel 01392 670369

July 10th - 11th

Historic Vehicle Gathering

Cars, Motorcycles, Steam Engines and more will be on display at the Powderham Castle venue, Nr Exeter
Details:

July 16th

The Roosters Live Swing Band

South West Lindy Hoppers present The Rooster's Swing and Jump Jive at its very best.
St James' Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter.
Details Tel: 01392 490022

July 17th

Music for Brass, Organ and Voice

Music for Brass Organ and Voice by Bach Elgar Gabrieli and Vaughan Williams. Tickets £8 full, £5 concessions. St Margarets Church, Topsham, Nr Exeter
Details: Tel 01392 490387

July 23rd

The Importance of Being Earnest

Idle Theme Theatre Company Present an outdoor production of The Importance of Being Earnest at Poltimore House, nr Exeter on the 23rd July at 7.30. Gardens open for picnics at 6pm
Details: Tel 07909 090475

July 31st - 6th Sept

Crealy Summerfest

Devon's Crealy Summerfest has arrived with an action packed schedule of summer fun plus special visits from Scooby Do, Sportacus and more. Crealy Park, nr Exeter.
Details: Tel 01395 233200

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

August 2010

August 20th -22nd

Beautiful Days

A family-friendly, weekend camping festival with music across five stages set within Escot Park, Ottery St Mary
For Event Details Visit:

August 28th

Exeter Art Society Annual Exhibition

Art Exhibition and sale of work. Exeter Castle. Art demos also at St Stephens Church - High Street, Exeter
Details: Tel 01392 437943

August 30th

Exwick Civil Service Funday

A funday for all with many stalls, bouncy castles, bbq, refreshments and obstacle course raising funds for special needs children. Exwick CSSA Club, Exeter
Details: Tel 01392 671198

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Various

Exeter City Football

Home fixtures throughout the month at St James Park
Details:

Various

Exeter Chiefs Rugby

Home fixtures during the month
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

September 2010

September 10th

Westgate Science Club

Making science cool for primary school children aged 7 years+ - Hands on practical experiments, special display - great fun. Westgate Church Building, Bartholomew Street West, Exeter.
Details: Tel 01392 253064

September 11th

Adrian Edmondson and the Bad Shepherds

Bad Shepherds plus support from Ella Edmonson and Richard James. Whimple Cricket Club, Nr Exeter
Details: Tel 01404 823258

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Various

Exeter City Football

Home fixtures throughout the month at St James Park
Details:

Various

Exeter Chiefs Rugby

Home fixtures during the month
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

October 2010

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Various

Exeter City Football

Home fixtures throughout the month at St James Park
Details:

Various

Exeter Chiefs Rugby

Home fixtures during the month
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

November 2010

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Various

Exeter City Football

Home fixtures throughout the month at St James Park
Details:

Various

Exeter Chiefs Rugby

Home fixtures during the month
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

December 2010

December TBC

Carols and Christingle

3.00pm at St Andrew's Church, Exwick, Exeter.
Details:

December 24th

Midnight Mass

11.15pm at St Andrew's Church, Exwick, Exeter.
Details:

Thursdays

Farmers Market

9:00 am to 2:00 pm - South Street / Fore Street, Exeter
Details:

Various

Exeter City Football

Home fixtures throughout the month at St James Park
Details:

Various

Exeter Chiefs Rugby

Home fixtures during the month
Details:

Sundays

Car Boot Sale

6.45am - 12.45pm - Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter
Details:

*It is recommended that you confirm any event date with the organising party / parties concerned.