Martin Redfern
Devon County Council is holding a public consultation on its draft Exeter Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan, which is already nearly six years late, until the end of March.
Public exhibitions are being held on 14-15 February and 15-16 March at County Hall from 11am-7pm each day.
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FRIDAY 25 APRIL 2025
An adults-only evening of workshops, demonstrations, dancing, music and talks.
RAMM
FRIDAY 25 TO SUNDAY 27 APRIL 2025
Three day event features jazz, percussion and classical music played by young professional musicians from across the country.
TOPSHAM
SUNDAY 27 APRIL 2025
Italian Cultural Association Exeter hosts a day of music, dance, poetry and Italian culture.
KALEIDER
TUESDAY 29 APRIL 2025
Exeter City of Literature, Taking the Mic and Spork! co-host a third city-wide spoken-word poetry competition.
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