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Dorset: May Bank Holiday Festivals & Events

1st May 2018 Nick Art, Art & Entertainment, Days Out, Dorset, Festivals & Events, Food & Drink, Music, Theatre

The first May Bank Holiday weekend is just around the corner and we’ve turned our attention to the beautiful county of Dorset. Maybe you’re planning

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Tank at National Marine Aquarium Plymouth

Shark spotting at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth

24th April 2018 Nick Days Out, Devon, Plymouth, Travel & Adventure

In May 2018 it’ll have been 20 years since the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth first opened its doors. The aquarium draws in 300,000 visitors

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Enjoying a beer at Yeofest 2018

Yeofest: beer & banjos in mid Devon

23rd April 2018 Nick Devon, Food & Drink

Nestled in the mid-Devon countryside is the picturesque village of Yeoford. A short train ride from Exeter, Yeoford is a little slice of Devon heaven

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Dart Estuary panorama

Little Dartmouth and Dart Estuary coastal walk

23rd April 2018 Nick Days Out, Devon, Free, Travel & Adventure, Walks

We’re spoilt for walking trails in the south west and when we have a free weekend we often try and get out on a hike.

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Dick Tracy production photo

Dick Tracy at the Plymouth Athenaeum Theatre

10th April 2018 Nick Art & Entertainment, Comedy, Plymouth, Theatre

It was a day of firsts for us when we went to see Dick Tracy in Plymouth, as we’d not been to the Plymouth Athenaeum,

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Colourful Easter eggs

The Big Easter Weekender: comedy, beer, theatre, walks & more in Devon this Easter!

26th March 2018 Nick Art & Entertainment, Comedy, Days Out, Devon, Exeter, Food & Drink, Plymouth, Theatre, Travel & Adventure, Walks

The Easter Bank Holiday is just around the corner and for many of us that means an extra-long weekend off work and a chance to

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Joe Lycett Exeter Corn Exchange ticket

Joe Lycett at the Exeter Corn Exchange

16th March 2018 Nick Art & Entertainment, Comedy, Devon, Exeter

As part of a national tour, Joe Lycett came to Exeter recently to perform at the Corn Exchange. Titled ‘I’m about to lose control and I think

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Dragon at Bristol Hippodrome for production of Wicked

Defying gravity: Wicked at the Bristol Hippodrome theatre

1st March 2018 Nick Art & Entertainment, Bristol, Theatre

Having booked tickets nearly a year previously, it’s safe to say I was very excited when our trip to see Wicked at the Bristol Hippodrome

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Poltimore House near Exeter

Poltimore House: A gothic experience minutes from Exeter

18th February 2018 Nick Days Out, Devon, Exeter, Travel & Adventure

We visited Poltimore House as part of the annual Heritage Open Days scheme. Every September historic and cultural venues across England open their doors to the

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Statue of Verity in Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe: Coastal walks & controversial art in North Devon

18th February 2018 Nick Art, Art & Entertainment, Days Out, Free, Travel & Adventure, Walks, Weekend Breaks

We try and get up to North Devon as often as possible. It’s one of our favourite camping spots and when we have a free

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Hunter and the Bear performing at Exeter Phoenix

Hunter and the Bear at Exeter Phoenix

18th February 2018 Nick Art & Entertainment, Devon, Exeter, Music

We saw Hunter and the Bear at the Exeter Phoenix. It’s one of our go-to places for local gigs. It always feels like a really nice

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Kayakers arriving at the Double Locks pub in Exeter

The Exe Estuary Trail: a walking pub-crawl of Exeter’s canal paths

18th February 2018 Nick Days Out, Devon, Exeter, Travel & Adventure, Walks

When spring and summer finally roll around the temptation can be to head straight to the beach or the moor. But summer fun can be

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Throwback to last year’s trip to Branscombe Beac Throwback to last year’s trip to Branscombe Beach enjoying the sunny skies and beautiful views.
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Throwback to this lovely sunny day last year when Throwback to this lovely sunny day last year when we spent the day hopping up and down the river on @bristolferry with Gromit at the helm.
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That Friday focaccia feeling. We hope you’ve enj That Friday focaccia feeling. We hope you’ve enjoyed our spotlight week with @pastorepasta. Don’t forget you can still find our chat with Jake & Oli on the blog.
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A Burrata double-bill from @pastorepasta! . Plate A Burrata double-bill from @pastorepasta!
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Plate 1 - Burrata with freshly picked elderberries.
Plate 2 - Burrata with green beans and mirabelle plums.
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Headland near Watergate Bay in Cornwall looking be Headland near Watergate Bay in Cornwall looking beautiful here. Such a stunnjng stretch of coastline.
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‘It’s about producing great Italian food – d ‘It’s about producing great Italian food – delicious fresh pasta made with organic, stoneground ancient grains and showcasing fantastic British produce in different ways.’
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Check out the blog for our chat with Jake and Oliver of @pastorepasta in Dorset.
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Pictured here an agnolotti of ricotta and pecorino with fresh mint and courgette flowers. 
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In our latest blog post we chat to Jake and Oliver In our latest blog post we chat to Jake and Oliver of @pastorepasta.
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They create fresh Italian street food using British ingredients, all served from a converted Shepherd’s Hut!
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We talk about what it’s like to start a new food business in Dorset, setting up in lockdown, favourite beaches and of course enthuse over beautiful fresh food and ingredients, complete with gratuitous pasta pics! 
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Looking over the beautiful grounds of @sharphamtru Looking over the beautiful grounds of @sharphamtrust. We visited Sharpham as part of a volunteer conservation day last year and it was such a peaceful and tranquil place with far reaching views and lovely grounds.
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