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Croft Lodge, Torquay; tropical overtones - Virtual Open Garden - NGS
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Just when we’d all like to take a lovely summer break there’s a chance to visit a wonderful Devon garden with tropical overtones in this virtual garden visit to Croft Lodge in Torquay.
Virtual Event
Today to Mon 29 Mar
St Merryn; a family-friendly Devon garden - Virtual Open Garden - NGS
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Artist Ros Bradford has created a wonderful family-friendly garden with her husband over the last forty-five years.
Virtual Event
Today to Tue 30 Mar
East Worlington House - Open Garden for NGS
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Thousands of crocuses. In 2 acre garden, set in lovely position with views down valley to Little Dart river, these spectacular crocuses have spread over many years through the garden and into the...
East Worlington House, Crediton EX17 4TS
Today, Sun 7 Mar
Hartland Quay, Devon Seascapes Photographic Workshop
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Devon, Hartland Quay - Photography Workshop. Learn how to photograph seascapes, long-exposure & classic views at this dramatic coastline location
Devon EX39 6DB
Today
The long march to modernity - the transformation of Chinese women
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A Historical Association and University of Plymouth History department talk.
How has a century of war and revolution changed the lives of Chinese women?
Virtual Event
Tue 2 Mar
Crediton Community Allotment
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On top of the hill at Barnfield with sweeping views across the whole of Crediton, lies the Community Allotment.
Barnfield
Crediton EX17 3HY
Wed 3 Mar, Wed 10 Mar
Beethoven and his sketchbooks - lecture and music demonstration
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Join us for a special Music Forum in celebration of 250 years of Beethoven, a live-streamed musical evening with Dr Robert Taub, pianist and Music Director at The Arts Institute, and composer
Virtual Event
Thu 4 Mar
The Roy Orbison Story
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The one and only Barry Steele is set to put the rock back into ‘The Big O’ as he takes to the stage to commemorate this legend in the West End production of ‘The Roy Orbison Story’.
Exmouth Pavilion, Esplanade, Exmouth EX8 2AZ
Thu 4 Mar
Francis Rossi - I Talk Too Much
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Legendary Status Quo lead singer Francis Rossi will share the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music.
Exmouth Pavilion, Esplanade,Exmouth EX8 2AZ
Fri 5 Mar
The human costs of the British Civil Wars
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With Professor Andrew Hopper, University of Leicester
A Historical Association and University of Plymouth History department talk.
Virtual Event
Tue 9 Mar
Guided Bird Watching
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The River Exe is a RAMSAR Site of Special Scientific Interest, internationally recognised for its prolific migratory bird life during winter.
Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth Marina, Emxouth EX8 1FE
Thu 11 Mar
Guided Bird Watching
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The River Exe is a RAMSAR Site of Special Scientific Interest, internationally recognised for its prolific migratory bird life during winter.
Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth Marina, Emxouth EX8 1FE
Sat 13 Mar
Bickham House - Open Garden for NGS
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6 acres with lawns, borders, mature trees. Formal parterre with lily pond. Walled garden with colourful profusion of vegetables and flowers. Palm tree avenue leading to millennium summerhouse.
Bickham House, Exeter EX6 7XL
Sun 14 Mar
The Transatlantic Politics of the Mayflower II With Randal Charlton
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Join a discussion with Randal Charlton, son of Warwick Charlton, famed for the Project Mayflower and the construction of the Mayflower II, a replica of the original vessel.
Virtual Event
Tue 16 Mar
The Tina Turner Experience
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This fully live energetic show charts the life and career of one of the worlds iconic performers.
Full of hits like “Private Dancer”, “Nutbush City Limits”, “Proud Mary”, “River Deep Mountain...
Exmouth Pavilion, Esplanade,Exmouth EX8 2AZ
Fri 19 Mar
Men’s Walk - Your Way
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Men’s Walk is back on Saturday 20 March – with a twist – and it’s never needed you more! Take part in this iconic event in its 10th anniversary year to raise vital funds for Hospiscare.
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Sat 20 Mar
Houndspool - Open Garden for NGS
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Formerly a market garden, now a private pleasure garden developed over past 40 yrs. The garden is very much a work in progress, the owners aiming to make it as labour saving as possible indulging in...
Houndspool, Dawlish EX7 0QP
Mon 22 Mar and Tue 23 Mar
In Loco Parentis, Vincent Dance Theatre
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“Vitally important social messages way beyond the parameters of theatre and dance” DanceTabs
Critically acclaimed for translating real-life testimonies into beautifully crafted performance work,
Virtual Event
Wed 24 Mar
Monkscroft - Open Garden for NGS
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Pretty, medium sized garden of oldest cottage in village. Packed with spring colours, primroses, daffodils, tulips, magnolias and camellias. Views to far hills. New exotic garden.
Monkscroft, Crediton EX17 6DG
Sat 27 Mar and Sun 28 Mar
Woodcarvers of Oaxaca, Mexico, With Dr A Cant, University of Reading
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The ‘community of practice’ is a concept that has emerged at the forefront of scholarly and professional discussions of apprenticeship, collective learning and collaboration.
Virtual Event
Tue 30 Mar
How do we ensure water quality after Brexit? – Professor Sean Comber
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Sean Comber, Professor of Environmental Chemistry at the University of Plymouth, explores whether metal, phosphates and pharmaceutical pollutants pose any cause for concern and how water quality
Virtual Event
Wed 31 Mar
Hospiscare Coffee Morning
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Whether you’re a budding Bake Off star or more of a cake-eating enthusiast, we are asking you to hold a Coffee Morning for Hospiscare in April.
Virtual Event
Thu 1 Apr
Holbrook Garden - Open Garden for NGS
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Ask our visitors - Heaven for bumble bees, sun shining through layers of plants, an immersive experience, inspiring, exciting plants, magical, artistic, free flowing paradise, cleverly planted but
Holbrook Garden, Sampford Peverell EX16 7EN
Thu 1 Apr, Sat 1 May
Holbrook Garden - Open Garden for NGS
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Ask our visitors - Heaven for bumble bees, sun shining through layers of plants, an immersive experience, inspiring, exciting plants, magical, artistic, free flowing paradise, cleverly planted but
Holbrook Garden, Sampford Peverell EX16 7EN
Fri 2 Apr, Sun 2 May
Holbrook Garden - Open Garden for NGS
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Ask our visitors - Heaven for bumble bees, sun shining through layers of plants, an immersive experience, inspiring, exciting plants, magical, artistic, free flowing paradise, cleverly planted but
Holbrook Garden, Sampford Peverell EX16 7EN
Sat 3 Apr, Mon 3 May