Seth Lakeman to play The Factory, Barnstaple 23rd September

Award-winning folk-singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman will be playing at The Factory in Barnstaple for a standing show ahead of releasing a new album 'Ballads of the Broken Few' in Autumn 2016. 

Seth has successfully steered English folk music into the mainstream with high-energy performances and a series of best-selling albums over the last 10 years. His previous albums include 2014's Word of Mouth which entered the UK Top 20 album charts on its release, Mercury-nominated 'Kitty Jay' and the gold-selling 'Freedom Fields'.

 The last few years have been eventful and busy for Seth. In between writing and recording albums he has played to audiences around the world including two tours of Australia, he has become a dad to twins, played with the BBC Concert Orchestra, presented a show on BBC Radio 2 and played at a diverse range of venues including the Royal Albert Hall, the Minack Theatre, a number of Cathedrals and in Trafalgar Square.

Seth's new album 'Ballads of the Broken Few' has been produced by Ethan Johns who has worked with Kings of Leon, Joe Cocker and Laura Marling to name but a few and will be released through Cooking Vinyl.

Be ready to embrace some amazing talent and memorising folk music.

Tickets on Sale from Friday 9am

DOORS: 7.30pm MINIMUM AGE RECOMMENDATION: All ages. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 

Physical tickets available from North Devon Theatres box offices PRICE: £18 - Standing only 

 [Box office booking fees may apply.]

The Factory Petroc Brannams Campus Oakwood Close Barnstaple Devon EX31 3NJ M +44 (0)7446 692751 www.thefactoryvenue.co.uk

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The Fallen State Headline The Factory in Barnstaple 28th May

The Fallen State play their biggest headline to date at 800 Capacity The Factory, Petroc, Barnstaple on May 28th. Local rockers One Man Boycott, Pretend Happy and Goose The Nun will be supporting.

This show comes ahead North Devon band The Fallen State opening for Multi-Platinum selling USA rockers 3 Doors Down on their UK tour this November, including a date at the world famous Hammersmith Eventim Apollo in London. The band will join 3 Doors Down and well known US rock band Pop Evil on 3 dates of their UK tour which include Birmingham O2 Academy, Manchester Academy and London Hammersmith Apollo.

The news follows a successful 18 months for The Fallen State who started out by playing shows at Bideford Palladium Club, Exeter Cavern and The Olive Branch and The Golden Lion in Barnstaple.

The successful sell out local shows led to the band being invited to open for US Grammy award winning band Halestorm on their UK tour in March 2015 followed by a tour of Ireland in June 2015 (including the legendary Ulster Hall in Belfast) with Arena headliners Black Stone Cherry. This, with shows with bands such as Puddle of Mudd and Trapt, have led to the band building a steady UK fan base and being invited to play festivals such as Camden Rocks in London (headlined by Bullet for my Valentine) and Planet Rockstock (headlined by The Darkness) in Wales.

The band have also had several features in UK publications and the first track on the cover mount CD of Classic Rock Magazine last June. Radio play on Kerrang, Total Rock and BBC Introducing was further backed up by a 5 week rotation of their latest single 'Sinner' on SCUZZ TV in January. 

Tickets for The Fallen State at The Factory, Barnstaple are £5 Advance and are available from Beatsworkin
Age 16+ any under 16s to be accompanied by an adult
For further information or digital tickets - www.thefactoryvenue.co.uk
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The Factory Petroc Brannams Campus Oakwood Close Barnstaple Devon EX31 3NJ 

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Charity invites people to discover North Devon wildlife haven

A conservation charity is promising a day of discovery at one of its top North Devon nature reserves. Devon Wildlife Trust is staging a Nature Reserve Discovery Days at its Meeth Quarry, near Hatherleigh. The free event is open to all and takes place between 10.30am and 4pm on Sunday 22nd May. Devon Wildlife Trust’s Jo Pullin is the event’s master planner.

She said: 

“Each year we hold a series of Discovery Days to showcase the best of Devon’s wild landscapes and its most exciting wildlife. This time it’s the turn of our Meeth Quarry nature reserve to be the host. We’re expecting good numbers of people to join us to explore this beautiful part of North Devon.” Meeth Quarry only became a Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve in 2013. It was formerly a clay quarry but ceased work in the early 2000s after 100 years of production. Despite its industrial past the reserve is a wildlife hotspot being well-known for dragonflies, butterflies, birds and deer.

Jo Pullin said: 

“The event will pick up on some of the local wildlife stars. We plan to construct a giant butterfly sculpture during the day. Everyone can come along and help in the building of this mega-beast! Our Discovery Days are designed to get people to connect with their local wildlife. They are a great, free way for families to explore their wilder sides. ”The event also features pond-dipping, a specially constructed nature quiz trail, kids’ crafts and refreshments. There will also be a series of guided walks exploring the nature reserve (leaving at 11.30am and 2.30pm), and special butterfly walks led by experts from Butterfly Conservation (leaving at 11am and 2pm).

At 150 hectares Meeth Quarry is one of Devon Wildlife Trust’s biggest nature reserves. It is also one of its most easily accessible. The Tarka Trail cycle route runs through its heart. Bike trails, footpaths and easy access trails allow visitors to explore. The reserve is also served by toilets and a large car park, located via an access lane from Meeth village and the A386, four miles north of Hatherleigh. To find out more about the Meeth Quarry Discovery Day go to the ‘What’s on?’ pages of www.devonwildlifetrust.org 

 Pond dipping at Meeth Quarry Nature Reserve

Meeth Quary Nature Reserve - Photo copyright DWT (All rights Reserved)

Tap here for more about Meeth Quarry Discovery Day between 10.30am and 4pm on Sunday 22nd May. 

Meeth Quarry, Devon, EX20 3ER Map reference SS 547 078