What's on in and around Exeter this weekend - Sept 14-16

Stuck for ideas of what to do this weekend? Need inspiration? Find out what’s on in Exeter, Mid Devon and the surrounding area this weekend…

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14th

Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place: Acoustica Festival - Exeter Phoenix opens its doors for a weekend of alt-folk and Americana. With over fifty bands performing across eight stages, including some gigs at the Bike Shed Theatre, The Old Firehouse and Oddfellows, this city-wide celebration is set to be bigger than ever. Weekend pass £16. On the door £12. Advance £10.

Exeter Northcott: The Gruffalo - Direct from a smash hit west end season! KW and NB Ltd present a Tall Stories production of The Gruffalo.Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson MBE and Axel Scheffler. 1.30-2.30pm. £12 per ticket / £33 per family.

RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter: Lunchtime Lecture: Sex and Society in Ancient Egypt - Meeting Room A. Kit Stevens, graduate of University College London, will talk about sexual relationships within Ancient Egyptian culture. In particular she has researched attitudes towards the sexes, rites of passage and the roles of men, women and children. 1-2pm. £4.50/£3 per ticket.

2nd Tiverton Scouts meet 7.30pm-9pm, ages 10-and-a-half to 14, please contact 07736 362044.

Tiverton Pannier market, general market 8.30am-4pm.

Tiverton Amateur Operatic Society rehearsals, War Memorial Hall, 7.30pm, 01884 253672 for info.

BNI morning meeting, Tiverton Hotel, 7am, 08700 550798.

Crediton Photography Club, 7.30pm, Masonic Hall, Union Road.

Calverleigh Village Hall, Exe Valley, Churches Fish Club for 5-11 year- olds, during term time. After school until 5.15pm.

Culm Valley Leisure Centre, Tai Chi class, 11am-noon. 01398 332104.

Pilates Class, Willand Youth Club, 9.15am-10.15am for adults of all ages and abilities. Call Sally on 01884 829249.

Bingo at Uffculme Bowling Club, Highland Terrace, 7.30pm.

Karaoke, Queen’s Head, Castle St, Tiverton, 8.30-11pm.

Badminton Club - correct telephone number is 01398 351359.

The Weary Traveller, Cullompton, karaoke, 9pm-1am.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 15th

Exeter Cathedral: Saying Goodbye - A service of remembrance at 3-5pm. This is the first national set of remembrance services for people who have suffered the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy, at birth or in infancy. Organised by CCEM an International Event Agency, in partnership with the Miscarriage Association. Many people say that one of the hardest things about miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy is the lack of public recognition for the tiny lives lost in pregnancy. Remembrance services can be one way of redressing that balance. Now, one couple are in the process of setting up a series of remembrance services, to be held at cathedrals around the UK from September to December. Having lost many babies themselves through miscarriage, Zoe and Andy Clark-Coates are arranging and managing these services through their events company CCEM (www.ccem.co.uk), in partnership with the Miscarriage Association.

Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place: Acoustica Festival - Exeter Phoenix opens its doors for a weekend of alt-folk and Americana. With over fifty bands performing across eight stages, including some gigs at the Bike Shed Theatre, The Old Firehouse and Oddfellows, this city-wide celebration is set to be bigger than ever. Weekend pass £16. On the door £12. Advance £10.

Rougemont Thistle Hotel, Queen Street, Exeter: Crickey It's Vintage - A retro event with a difference! Vintage and Handmade Sellers, Charity raffle, Pop up beauty parlour, retro photo-shoot, 1940's style music, singing and lindy hop dancing, make and take sessions, and two vintage fashion shows. 10.30-5pm. £2 per ticket.

Exeter Barnfield Theatre: The Image of Cliff Richard & The Shadows - Kytsun Wolfe and The Sounds of the Shadows are incomparable entertainers who are loved and supported all across the country, not only because of their exceptional talents, but also, because no other act can recreate the illusion with such amazing accuracy. Their performance is so uncanny that fans all agree, the experience is truly magical and makes them feel as though they are back in their teens at an actual Cliff Richard and the Shadows concert. 9.30-10pm. £15/£14 per ticket.

Cullompton: HUG Community Fair - Calling all residents and of course visitors to the Cullompton area! Ever wondered what there is to do in the town? The aim of this fair is to give community groups, businesses and individuals in the Cullompton area a chance to promote awareness of what they do for local residents. There is a lot going on in Culliompton that people may find surprising and we aim to inject energy and spirit into the town showcasing all that is available - so that people realise that Cullompton is a great place to live. Hug Cullompton is the brainchild of a group called Culm Valley Open Circle. Admission to the fair is free. 10am-4pm.

Seaton Tramway: Mexico National Day - Available at the Tramstop Restaurant - Fajitas, Chilli Con Carne.

Exeter Northcott: The Gruffalo - Direct from a smash hit west end season! KW and NB Ltd present a Tall Stories production of The Gruffalo.Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson MBE and Axel Scheffler. 10.30-11.30am / 1.30-2.30pm. £12 per ticket / £33 per family.

Poltimore House, Poltimore, Exeter: Opera Concert - Janet McDonald and Friends return to historic Poltimore House for a third year with a performance in the Chapel of a selection of opera pieces, including favourite arias, duets and ensembles, taken from Grand Opera and Operetta. Booking is essential. Book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available online from www.poltimore.org/events or by calling 01392 248938. 7.30pm-9.30pm. £10 per ticket.

Tribal Belly Dance classes. Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Tiverton, 10.30am - 11.30am. Call Kelley 01398 331143 or info at www.kalash-tribal.com

Tiverton Pannier market, general market 8.30am-3pm.

Tiverton, under-5s story, Ottakars, 11am, 01884 242511.

Tiveton Rowing Club, rowing sessions at Petroc, 9.30am. More info on club website www.tivertonrowingclub.org.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16th

Exeter Northcott: The Gruffalo - Direct from a smash hit west end season! KW and NB Ltd present a Tall Stories production of The Gruffalo.Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories' magical, musical adaptation of the award-winning picture book by Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson MBE and Axel Scheffler. 10.30-11.30am / 1.30-2.30pm. £12 per ticket / £33 per family.

Westpoint, Exeter: The WHOTT Historic Bus and Commercial Vehicle Rally - The Rally features classic buses, coaches and lorries together with trade stands offering a variety of books and memorabilia. A free vintage bus service runs from Exeter bus station to the rally site every 30 minutes from 10am. Additional free trips in the local area and around the Westpoint site are available. 10am-5pm. £5 per adult. £2 for under 14s.

Exeter Phoenix, Bradninch Place, Exeter: Andy McKee, Preston Reed and Jon Gomm - Three of the world’s most accomplished acoustic guitarists will unite for one night only at Exeter Phoenix. Guitar Masters is a unique experience for music fans to enjoy marquee virtuosity in a living room-concert setting and features internationally renowned musicians Andy McKee, Preston Reed and Jon Gomm. The three will share an all-acoustic bill, jam, play their calling-card tunes and reveal their formative influences and signature guitar techniques. 8pm-10.30pm. £18/£15.50 per ticket.

Dunscombe Farm, Crediton: Plughing Match and Produce Show - The previous matches have attracted ploughmen from as far afield as Cornwall, Wiltshire and even the Isle of Wight and this year is looking to be as popular with entries rolling in now. The ploughing horses will be present again this year and the produce/craft/baking display will be available to view from late morning onwards after judging takes place. Throughout the day there will be refreshments & ice creams and from 3pm onwards cream teas will also be available. We also hold a ‘blessing of the plough’ service which normally takes place later in the afternoon. Entry is just £1 per adult with under 16’s going free. 9.30am-5pm.

Soccer Sixes, Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Tiverton, 2pm- 5pm. Call Steve Roach on 07717 112476 or www.soccersixes.net.

Cullompton, Padbrook Park karaoke with Big Mac, 7.30pm-11pm.

Halberton Petanque (Boules), 2pm. Telephone 01884 253173 for more details.

Bingo, Culm Valley Bowling Club, Cullompton, 7pm. Non members welcome.