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The historic art of mumming is alive and well in Sidmouth
At Sidmouth C of E Primary School on Saturday, August 3, Stephen Rowley led a Mummers’ Play Skills workshop covering the history and theatrical practice of Mummers' Plays. Stephen, who is founder of the International Mummers Festival, started the
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Dachshunds galore at Sausage Sunday event in Ottery
Dozens of dachshunds descended on Coldharbour Field Kitchen near Ottery St Mary in a special event for dogs and owners alike. The 'Sausage Sunday’ on August 4 was a fundraiser for DMT Dachshund Rescue, a UK-based charity that rescues the dogs from
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Meet BBC gardening expert at Otter Garden Centre
Keen local gardeners can get some expert tips and advice when BBC Gardener’s World presenter Adam Frost visits Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary on Saturday, September 21. Two separate ticketed events are taking place. In the morning Adam
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Ottery Heritage Society welcomes Japanese academic to the town
A Japanese academic has visited Ottery St Mary to see the retirement home of a British diplomat who was a key figure in late 19th-century Anglo-Japanese relations. Sir Ernest Satow is better known in Japan than in this country, as he was fundamental
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Review: Unearthing - Stories of Sidmouth
“Unearthing – Stories of Sidmouth”, a free concert presented at the Ham Marquee on Sunday August 4, was the culmination of a six-month project by Wren Music and Sidmouth Folk Festival, celebrating the relationship between the festival and the Sidmouth
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Review: Dance Spectacular at Blackmore Gardens
The free daily Dance Spectaculars, held every afternoon throughout the Folk Festival at the Blackmore Gardens or Connaught Gardens, are the perfect place to discover the amazing variety of traditional dances from around Britain and further afield.
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Review: Samia Malik, Sidmouth Folk Festival
For those unfamiliar with the genre, Ghazal is a traditional musical genre found across the Middle East and India, perhaps best defined as a refined fusion of poetry and music. Performed by both men and women, it's an intensely emotional and engaging
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Review: Robin Hood, by Sid Vale Community Productions
Sid Vale Community Productions are a popular fixture of the Sidmouth Folk Festival, and this year is no exception as they once again bring one of their joyful theatre events to the town. On Saturday, August 3, they could be found at Port Royal
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Review: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Now in its 70th year – and under the new management of directors Tash Daly and Jason Knight – Sidmouth Folk Festival felt in rude health as the pre-Festival special concerts unfolded at the Ham marquee on Thursday, August 1. After Fisherman’s Friends
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Dancers enjoy 'Grand Ceilidh' at Blackmore Gardens
A Grand Ceilidh Night was held at Blackmore Gardens on Saturday, August 3, featuring The Cock and Bull band with caller Michael Catovsky. It was one of many ceilidhs held at Sidmouth Folk Festival. Michael Catovsksy said: "Sidmouth is the best
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'My night on patrol with our local police'
The scenes of thuggery on British streets in recent days have been nothing short of horrifying. Whole communities have been upturned by a wave of violent unrest, which has opened deep wounds in towns and cities across the country. There is a big
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Sidmouth Bowling Club sees a thrilling Captain's Day victory
In the scorching summer weather, the Sidmouth Bowling Club's outdoor Men's Captain's Day saw 12 teams battle it out in a highly competitive afternoon. Some 12 teams, 6 for Captain Mike and 6 for Vice Captain Jerome were pitted against each other
